Sworn on the Styx.

Chapter 30

All characters portrayed in this story are owned and portrayed by Rick Riordan. Though I may portray them differently.

- KinoCeja

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Chapter 30

Obstacles.

Leo POV

Thunder clapped and lightning flashed. A thick layer of black clouds surrounded me, going on for miles. The ocean beneath Festus and I began to react violently, thrashing and crashing against itself as giant waves were created. Festus was maneuvering through the storm well, for a dragon his size he's suprisingly agile. Hailstones suddenly formed and began to pelt Festus and I, his celestial bronze armor was more than enough to handle the anomaly. However, his quick movements were all for naught. We were hit.

My body became numb as the electricity coursed through me. Festus' orange eyes died and became black. His new control disk fizzled out and his body sank from under me. I was now a flying, elf-eared, latino boy. My body hit the water and I struggled to stay afloat, to keep myslef from drowning. I saw a small sandy island and I tried my best to fight the ocean and swim to the small strip of land. My body ached as I was using all of it to reach the island as the ocean thrashed against me. Finally, the water became shallow and I felt sand beneath me, I set foot on the beached island, but I could only take a couple steps before my body betrayed me and I fell into a deep slumber.

I awoke struggling for air. I was descending underwater as something pulled me. I tried to reach for my toolbelt, but my mind was becoming foggy due to the lack of air. My hand lazily slipped into my toolbelt and I pulled out a rebreather. I barely mananged to take it into my mouth before i suffocated. I inhaled the oxygen the device had given me violently. My vision cleared and I looked down to see what was pulling me.

It was a giant tentacle. Wrapped around my ankle as it pulled me to it's owner. As I was descending my eyes came to an unholy sight. A giant squid , with teeth everywhere. A giant black beady eye analyzed me as it pulled me in for lunch. I can already imagine it in the newspapers. Scrawny Latino Boy eaten by giant squid.

Just before the damn thing could pull me in, a golden sword slashed the tentacle that held me. Sea green eyes met mine and I could see messy black hair. Percy Jackson had just saved my life for the fourth time this year. He grasped my arm and we swam away at an abnormal pace, the underwater environment a mere blur as he hauled me towards something.

A blue light came from the distance, Percy kept pulling me towards it and after a while I could make it out. Not that it helped to clear the sheer shock from my brain.

What we were heading towards was a giant underwater castle. Coral and barnacles lined the castle walls. The castle was made of a smooth green rock and I couldnt find a single edge, corner, ridge, or point on the castle. It just flowed, like a wave that made the tide.

A draw bridge collapsed and Percy took us inside. Once inside, we touched down an a smooth surface and the water was drained out. I took off my rebreather and looked at Percy. Before I could speak, two doors opened and Percy walked through them. He looked over his shoulder to find me gawking. He gestured for me to follow; which I did.

The doors were an entrance to a throne room that belonged to a certain god of the seas. Said god was leaning back in said throne staring at me in pure suprise.

" Poseidon..." My voice was raspy and hoarse. Clearly I needed water of athat I could actually drink without the horrbile taste of salt filling my mouth.

" Hello Leo Valdez, how unexpected to see you in my palace. " Poseidon thanked Percy and asked him to leave the throne room. I thanked Percy as he was walking out and he socked my arm.

" Now then. Mind telling me what you're doing in the sea of the ancient lands? " Poseidon grasped his trident as he irradiated godly power.

" Well...uhhh...the thing is..." I stammered and tripped over my words.

" Get to the point Valdez, I haven't got all day. " His voice echoed through the throne room.

" I was flying to Ogygia when a storm came out of nowhere while Festus and I were flying. We were struck by lightning and crashed into the ocean. I don't know where he is, though I do know that I ended up on a deserted island that made me fall asleep. I woke up underwater whilst being dragged by a giant tentacle that belonged to a giant squid. " I gasped for breath after the long explanaition. Poseidon showed no emotion after I finished explaining, almost like he'd heard the story a thousand times.

" After that my son saved your life and brought you here, yes? "

" Yes. " After I replied Poseidon spun his trident in his hand, clealy unafraid that it could impale him.

" It seems Zeus doesn't want you making it back to your special someone. I take it you've spoken to your father and remembered everything?"

" I have. But if Zeus knows that then he must be trying to kill me. "

" That much is true he has attempted to take your life. "

" Damn that guy. Why can't he just leave me alone? " I'm not going to lie, that was a bit immature of me to say, but it was true. For some reason Zeus just couldn't aim his bolts at someone else.

" He hates the fact that you've been so defiant and rebellious. He hates how you are the only one who dares to act against him directly. Frankly I like that about you. Anyways, you're dragon is just fine, he's waitng for you outside. Now I'm sorry that we can't talk longer but I'm busy with Percy and you're busy trying to get back to Calypso. Goodbye Valdez. "

Before I could even say anything a small wave appeared beneath my feet and swept me out of the throne room. The doors opened and I met the eyes of Percy as I turned around.

" Thanks for saving my life Perce...again."

" No problem Leo. Anytime. " We shoook hands and walked in opposite directions. The drawbridge opened and water filled the room I replaced my rebreather and met Festus outside, awkwardly trying to float. I climbed onto his back and he struggled to rise to the surface. He awkwardly kicked his legs and flapped his wings, but finally we reached the surface. Festus gave a powerful flap of his wings and we were in the air once again. He sped through the air and spoke his language happily.

" I know buddy, it's already been a week and we haven't even reached Malta. But we'll get there soon...don't worry. "

Even though I convinced myself that was reassuring Festus, I was the one who needed this. Damn that Zeus, always meddling with my love life. Somehow, I am going to get back at him. It is going to damn well be the best prank in demigod history.

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