Heroes Of Olympus:The Maze of Prophecy.

Leo leaves Percy a gift

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Leo

"There is no way Nico is shadow travelling us to the Philippines!" Will shouted back at me.

"How else do you expect us to get there, huh? You gonna transport us there with your medicine?" I asked, shouting equally as loud.

We stood in Apollo's cabin, whilst the rest of the campers trained. His cabin was spacious and echoey, so the argument was ringing in my ear. Nico leaned on the wall, evidently amused.

"Ha ha ha." Will said sarcastically, crossing his arms. "Don't you remember what happened last time? Besides, the Philippines is in fucking Asia! ASIA!"

I crossed my arms and scowled. Why did Will always have to be right? Nico had no strength to transport 3 demigods to a whole other continent.

"Don't I get a say in this?" Nico asked, waving his arms about. 

"No!" Will cut him off, glaring at me. 

"Actually, let me rephrase that." Nico asserted aggressively. "I will have a say in this, whether you like it or not. Or else."

I unintentionally backed away from Nico, but Will didn't. He just sighed as if he was used to Nico's tantrums. In annoyance, I slumped on Will's made bed.

"Look, I think the fastest way to travel there would be shadow travelling but not necessarily the safest. We could travel via air but Zeus tried to kill me once. I'm not risking that again." Nico paused for a breath. " I honestly think we're better off begging Percy to ask his dad to help us."

Begging Percy's dad for help? I lost interest when I heard the phrase 'begging Percy'.

"Beg Percy?! Oh Hades no! What do I look like?" I protested. 

"Don't use my dad's name in vain, Valdez." Nico ordered. " Besides, I call 'not it'."

"Not it!" Will screamed before I could even say anything. Nico and Will looked at each other and laughed at my misfortune.

For gods' sake. I had to ask the big-headed, cocky, big shot son of Poseidon for help when he wasn't even in my group. The exact opposite of me.

"Ugh, I'll go ask Percy then." I basically whispered as I got off Will's bed to leave the cabin.

"It's not like you had a choice." Nico nearly laughed, whilst taking my position on the bed. Will sat next to Nico, grinning obnoxiously.

"Time's ticking, Flaming Valdez." Will reminded me.

"Whatever. Try to not bang each other whilst I'm gone." I smirked, closing the door. 

I started to run towards Cabin 3, thanking Hermes for granting me additional speed because I was sure normal me wouldn't have been able to dodge the bright yellow lampshade that flew from Cabin 7 towards my direction.

Ha, missed me, I thought but didn't say because, I didn't want to admit it, I was quite scared of Nico and Will. They may be cute together or whatever, but I don't trust the innocent face one bit. 

I ran to Cabin 3 and knocked on the door but, after not hearing anything, decided to just walk in. Besides; I was Super-sized McShizzle. Percy would be jumping with joy when he'd see me.

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"Let me get this straight, you want me to ask my Dad, Poseidon, the God of the Sea, to transport you, Nico and Will,  to the Philippines for your quest?" Percy reiterated, looking up at me.

"Yes," I replied irritated. This was the fourth time, he's just basically repeated what I've said. 

"What will I get if I say yes?" He smirked, putting his feet up. I could tell he was enjoying this, whilst I was getting tired of it. It's been thirty frickin' minutes.

I closed the gap between us and stretched my arm towards him, allowing flames to flicker between my fingers. 

"To  save yourself from having a permanent reminder of this day on your forehead, Jackson." I threatened, moving my hand closer towards his face, whilst he moved slightly. "I suggest you ask your father, Poseidon, the God of the Sea, to aid us, or you'll have a huge scar. And not the sexy kind."

Percy just stared at me for a minute,realising what just happened. He looked between my hand and me, before finally giving in.

"Ugh, fine. I'll help you," sighed Percy. "Just get your hand away from me."

I smiled at him in return whilst backing up. I watched the flames between my fingers die out, before looking up to see Percy with his head in his hands.

"Ha! Did I shake you that much?" I called to him.

He looked up at me and scowled before looking back down again. Percy did not look good, in fact, he looked like he wanted to cry.

"Perrrrrrrcccccccyyyyyyyy!" I wailed, mockingly."What's wrong? Do you want me to get Annabeth."

He looked up again before standing up to open the door to his cabin and push me out. 

"Do not tell anybody, especially not Annabeth. If you know what's good for you," he spat.

I was genuinely shocked, I thought Percy was joking but turns out he's serious.

"Sorry," I breathed turning around to walk away.

"Leo."

I turned back around.

"I'll leave a note at Nico's cabin door with instructions about your transportation tomorrow," he said quietly, before closing the door behind him.

I actually feel bad for him. He looked like something was seriously eating him up inside. I know that feeling more than anyone. I should know from experience that when something is bothering you on the inside you should talk to someone or it gets bad. Really bad.

Just at that moment, I had an idea. I ran back to my cabin and grabbed something quickly before scribbling a quick note on a piece of paper. I wrapped the note carefully around the object before sliding it underneath his door.

I walked back to Will's cabin to tell them the good news, hoping Percy uses the gift I left him wisely.