Chapter 1- Leo

LEO DIDN'T MEAN to erupt into flames before the council of the Gods, but of course he did anyway, it was in his genetics… literally. He had stood in the center of the room, surrounded by all twelve superior beings, yet backed up by his friends. Leo had shuffled around awkwardly, staring intently at his shoes.

They won't grant my wish, he thought to himself miserably. It's too big, they won't grant it. The Gods glared down at him. "I'll ask you again boy, what is your desire?" Zeus scowled at him, stroking his stubble.

Leo rocked back and forth on the balls of his feet, he was vaguely aware of his long, nimble fingers constructing a miniature conveyer belt out of paper clips and rubber bands. "Um… My wish-"

Dionysus glowered down at him, his pot belly almost too big to see past. "Oh for the love of all the Gods, just spit it out Liam!" Leo rolled his eyes.

"It's Leo," he muttered hotly. "And I want Calypso to be freed, that's my wish." Leo slowly felt is confidence growing with every word, and suddenly he didn't feel so small. He had helped defeat Gaea, he was one of the seven, he had gone on a long, tiring journey across the world; he deserved some respect, at least for his name to be pronounced correctly.

The Gods looked taken aback; Zeus was no longer stroking his beard, but leaning back in his chair, his eyes narrowed. Leo shuddered at how much Jason looked like his father, especially when he was suspicious. Hephaestus, Leo's father, was actually leaning forward, with anticipation.

Leo looked at Athena, the wisest Goddess. She was sitting straight up, her posture completely perfect. Athena looked graceful, if anything. It reminded him of how Annabeth looked when she was faced with a big decision, like it was despicable to be hunched over when contemplating. Yes, if there was one word for Annabeth, it was definitely graceful. Leo shifted his weight; he could feel the intense stares from his friends, probably shocked. Maybe not Jason, Leo had been forced into telling him. Leo didn't mind so much; Jason was his best friend.

"What- What did you say?" Poseidon asked- well, more like stammered-from his seat. Leo turned to him, his arms crossed over his chest.

"I didn't know the Gods had hearing problems, hold on," Leo took a deep breath. "I SAID I WANT CALYPSO TO BE FREED! DID YOU HEAR ME THAT TIME?" Leo's voice wavered at the end, but he still grinned. The Gods looked stunned. They all glanced at each other warily. "I can always fix you guys up with some hearing-aids, if needed." Leo flashed a toothy grin.

"There is no need," Demeter spoke up, shaking her head quickly. "You have proved yourself worthy, young hero, in my opinion. To the others, I do not know. But Calypso has been locked up long enough; it is time for her to be free. I know what it is like to be locked away. There is no reason for her to be trapped any longer." Demeter smiled warmly. Leo knew the real reason Calypso had been locked up for so long, or he at least had an idea of it. If the Gods freed her, they must worry about her going insane and attacking them.

"We should vote." Hermes suggested, taking his hand away from his forehead. Leo flinched, voting over an innocent person's freedom seemed wrong. Besides, Calypso hadn't done anything wrong at all. But Leo still watched in awe as eight hands shot up for her freedom, surprisingly including Ares. Maybe he hoped it would end in a war.

Zeus sighed; Leo noticed he hadn't raised his hand. "Very well," he muttered dryly. "Calypso shall be freed from her island. With the help of Leo Valdez, and with a few terms and conditions." Zeus glared at Leo's feet. Leo didn't like the "terms and conditions" part of Zeus' final verdict, but as long as Calypso was freed, he was okay.

"The terms," Zeus began. Leo zoned out after a few ridiculous listings, but his head snapped up at the last one. "And finally, Calypso will lose her immortality after leaving her island." the other Gods nodded in agreement, like this wasn't some ridiculous and horrible thing that Calypso would be stripped of.

"So it is final. Calypso will be freed if abiding by these terms. You may go back with your friends." Leo turned on his heel, not bothering to bow, and back to his friends. They were all staring at him in shock, Hazel the most.

"It seems we have rewarded you all, we thank you for your heroism, and you may go now." Zeus snapped is fingers, and they were surrounded by white light, so bright Leo couldn't open his eyes. They had been zapped off Olympus. Man, Leo thought miserably. I sure did tick them off. Leo looked around. They were all staring on the top of half-blood hill, facing camp. They all broke into conversation at once, Leo was rapidly trying to decipher their words; he felt like a celebrity surrounded by reporters. Percy's face was red, Jason was grinning, Piper looked like she was trying to contain a squeal, and Hazel, Frank and Reyna were chattering loudly. Annabeth was trying to calm them all down.

"Everyone SHUT UP!" Leo screamed; his voice still raspy from screaming at the Gods. His friends quieted down immediately, turning toward him with goofy smiles and angry scowls. Leo frowned at that, it wasn't there place to judge what his wish was, or who he liked. Leo glowered down at his feet, the tall green grass swaying beneath him. He didn't have long before the campers woke up, for breakfast or showering. Leo had almost forgotten how the system worked here. They would be ambushed, and soon, the sun was beginning to rise. "Now listen, you can all go off and have your little reunion, but I've got work to do."

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