Saving Time - A Caleo Story

Renaissance England 4x1

Leo didn't know if to laugh or to keep his thoughts private.

In front of him, wearing the most complicated armor he had ever seen, was a tall man of asian descendent with a face that told the world he had been chubby in his younger years. He was smiling, which fitted him better than a serious frown. He had bowed to everyone as greeting and had introduced as the last son of the Emperor.

The reason why Leo didn't know either to laugh or keep quiet was because of his name!

"Chu Fu-laang-kg?" He repeated, being funny. However, the newcomer nodded as if he had used the exact pronunciation of it. Of course, everyone but the listener had their special ear translators so they could understand each other perfectly. He didn't know that yet.

"Maybe it's a little too formal for this kind of relationship..." Rachel tried to save, knowing of Leo's quirks. "Is there a less formal way to call you?"

"How about just Lang?" Reyna suggested, shrugging her shoulders. Leo watched as the newly baptized 'Lang' thought about it before nodding in consent.

"I have to say I was surprised when young Perseus and Calypso spoke our language perfectly, but I guess everyone here is as honorable as they are..." Leo puffed his chest out, but he saw everyone else feel uncomfortable about the praise. Since this guy didn't gave him the 'Octavius vibes', he decided to be friendlier.

"My friend..." He wrapped an arm around his shoulder, surprising everyone. "Have, um... Perseus and Calypso explained to you what is going on here?" Seeing a shake of the head, Leo smiled. "Then, please allow Supreme Commander Valdez to explain everything-

"Use that title again and I'll call you Repair Boy forever!" Piper threatened him, while the rest groaned. Will left mumbling something of 'I need new friends'. Leo paid no attention to it and continued.

"You see, we don't come from nearby lands...but from other time." Lang blinked hard, confused by the statement. He looked around and caught the nodding face of Calypso, as if she was assuring that they were right. "Our time has fallen in a- how can we describe it?"

"A soulless life where everyone has no control over it?" Reyna supplied.

"That's pretty much the short version." Leo agreed before turning back to Lang. "You, my friend, will become a small gear in this rebellious operation we began to save our people... History says you were trained in strategy and skills, we are in need of those."

"Like I said to your friends before, I'll help." Lang repeated, making Leo smile.

"I like this one!" He patted Lang's back, shocking him a little bit. "Let's get you prepare- which reminds me... Sunshine, you come too!" Calypso frowned and he could see she was about to slap him silly, so he rushed inside. "Rey-Rey, set the coordinates!"

"That's it!" Forgetting her decorum, Reyna began to chase Leo around the small ship, bumping to everyone and making everyone laugh. When Reyna finally caught Leo- who was hiding behind Rachel -she began smacking his body up and down, not strong enough to leave marks but strong enough to get her message across.

"Ouch! Hey- Stop it! Fine! Fine!" Leo gave up, making everyone laugh at his misfortune. Reyna smiled at him, smug and went to do her work, taking Percy with her. She was dying to know details about the Ming Dynasty. Once his pity party was over, Leo guided Lang and Calypso to a room that was slightly separated from the rest. A room Leo only entered when necessary.

The library.

"Nice library." Lang complemented, looking around. Leo could see Calypso's marveled face looking around but he also saw a frown on it. She looked so pretty- where did that come from?! Sunshine, pretty?? Yeah, solitude is making me crazy! Shaking his head, he decided to be the annoying Leo of always and stood inches away from her.