A short one-shot about Leo Valdez. Leo's lying in his cabin, somewhat depressed and beating himself up over his mom's death and more recent events in the Mark of Athena. Percy comes in to cheer him up.

Annabeth wasn't looking for love. Percy wasn't looking for attention. Leo wasn't looking to stay. Piper wasn't looking for friends. Jason wasn't looking for a fight. Nico wasn't looking to be a hero. Thalia wasn't looking to be heartbroken. Frank wasn't looking to move on. Hazel wasn't looking to die, again. Now there's only one thing they're looking for. Surviving. Inspired by the amazing and awesome @Paradise_Loves_Books! Cover by @Always_Loves_Books!! I DO NOT OWN PERCY JACKSON. THOSE RIGHT BELONG TO RICK RIORDAN. I ONLY OWN THE PLOT.

Percy is abused Annabeth is mute Piper is neglected Jason is overworked Hazel is bullied Frank is mourning Leo is running Nico is an outcast Thalia is an alcoholic Secrets keep them safe. Stops others from being hurt. Silence hides the secrets. Everyday is Hell. How long can they go on? Sometimes the silence needs to be broken. But what if it's too late? I DON'T OWN PERCY JACKSON OR ANY OF THE CHARACTERS. THAT BELONGS TO RICK RIORDAN. THE PLOT IS MINE. CAUTION: SWEARING, BULLYING, ABUSE. Cover by the Amazingly talented @Always_Loves_Books! Please check her out!! Inspiration from @Paradise_Loves_Books! she's an amazing author!