Book 1: The Voice and The Hammer (PJO fanfic)

Finn XII

Leo and I jumped to catch Rachel before she struck the ground.

This is the third person I knew to have to go to the infirmary in the last day. I guess that happens a lot here.

Will came and thanked us for bringing her and we left. I had so many questions and I needed some time to think.

I don't know why but I enjoyed the lake so much. I guess it was because it was peaceful and I love the way the sun bounced off the water. It felt refreshing! I sat on the edge of the dock again, this time letting my feet hit the water. I lifted my face to the sun and felt the heat run through my hair and onto my face.

The first thing that came to mind was the prophecies. What was that red haired girl talking about? Was Leo okay? They were talking about him in both of the prophecies. Who was the girl who would steal his soul and burn his heart?

My mind was rushing. Too much had happened in the last day. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath.

"Mind if I join you? " I spun around, it was Leo.

"Go ahead." I smiled as he sat down next to me and crossed his legs.

"You okay? "He said looking out to the lake.

"Yeah I'm fine, just curious, and confused." I said

"Well what are you confused about?" Leo turned to face me

"Are you actually going to Vancouver? Isn't that in like... Canada or something?" I looked up at him. He caught my gaze and I kept it.

"I talked to the camp director about it. He says I need to fulfill my prophecy." Leo paused. "He also said to take three people with me and I was hoping you would come with me. I mean you'll need to train first, but Im not leaving right away."

Leo used his hands a lot when he talked. I wasn't sure if I wanted to go and... I wasn't ready.

"Oh and, by the way. Each of us have our own weapon here at camp... Except you, so- I made you one!"

Leo ruffled his hair and reached into his pocket. He pulled out a small musical pipe. It was beautiful! He even put my initials on it! He open the chain and placed it around my neck, his soft hands gently grazing me as I twisted my hair out of the way. "Leo, I don't know what to say!"

"Just wait." Leo said. "I designed it so that if you play it, it will distract or confuse anyone or anything who hears it. Also if you press here," Leo pressed one key on the pipe and a transformed into a magnificent bow. The chain disconnected and stretched into the string and the pipe extended into the bow.

He pressed again, this time just below my hand where I was holing the bow, and it molded itself back down into a pipe.

"Leo this is amazing! Thank you!" I swung my arms around him and hugged him. "Now, How do I shoot an arrow?"