TWP: The World's People

Chapter 1

Percy's POV

Whoa, this feels amazing. It is so hot. The sun was soaking into my skin as I skipped through the tall grass. 

It feels so good to be alone sometimes. I have a peace of mind now that I can relax. Okay, that was bullshit. Demi-gods never have a peace of mind. Most of the time you feel like you're going crazy with the crap you think of. Oh gods, my mind is racing. I hate it. Now I know why people like to walk with someone else. It's so that they can distract you from your own fucked-up mind.

I stopped skipping, and started to walk through the grass, kicking pebbles as I went. You did a great job, Percy. You managed to ruin your somewhat good mood.

I groaned. I really want a buddy right now.

Just then, I heard footsteps behind me. I continued to walk, thinking that Annabeth would be standing beside me in the next few seconds. To my surprise, it was Leo.

He went in front of me, and started to walk backwards. "Hey, what's wrong? You should be happy. You're home."

"Well, I'm happy now." I grinned. I finally have a friend to walk with.

"See? That's the smile everyone has been looking for." He smiled.

"Yeah, okay. I'm sure everyone wanted me back just to see my smile."

"Well, now that you mentioned that, it could have been Annabeth's smile, not yours."

"Oh, shut up!"

Leo laughed, and I laughed with him. That was when I noticed where he was about to walk.

"Leo, watch out!" I yelled, too late. He fell off the cliff.

I paced back and forth. Oh gods, what do I do? I should tell Jason to go catch him. I should tell Frank to shape shift and do something. I should tell Annabeth to come up with a plan. I should jump after him.

SPLASH! The sound of Leo hitting ocean did it for me. I jumped.

I searched for what felt like hours. Where is he? I can't stop looking until I find him…or his body. No, Percy, stop thinking like that. Leo is fine. He has to be.

Maybe, you should give up.

No, I'll find him.

He has been under too long.

He found a way. I know he has.

Or, he is dead.

Stop!

I shook my head. What are you doing Percy? Arguing with yourself isn't going to save Leo.

Leo's POV

I opened my eyes to see blue. Everything was blue. The sky is blue. Birds can be blue. I've seen flowers that were blue. Some butterflies are blue. The ocean is blue.

The ocean! I'm in a freaking ocean! I tried moving my arms and legs. I think I am facing upward. It didn't seem like I was going anywhere. I tried moving faster, but it was hopeless.

Then I saw her, my mom. She is here and alive standing in front of me.

"Mijo."She pulled me into a hug. I hugged her back tightly. I don't want to let go. If I do, she might disappear again. I cried. I feel like a kid again. I remember hugging my mom with my arms barely reaching around her waist and my face buried in her belly.

She pulled back, "We must go now."

"Go where?" I wiped my eyes.

She smiled, "A good place, a beautiful place."