Leo's Point Of View

Forty days. That's how long I was wandering the desert with no food. Well it felt that way anyways. It was more like four hours, and there wasn't really much of a desert. That didn't matter though. I had still been walking for hours straight without any snacks. And let me tell you, I'm completely sick of subways.

Walking from city to city would've taken way too much time, so I figured the underground train would be a good enough transport. But let me tell you now, subway rides are no fun. Even worse than a train, the shaky rails and shady surroundings are great for paranoia.

I gave up after an hour, they were taking me to random locations and I was almost certain because of it I was developing anxiety. So I walked through each city, as a mortal to the human eye, and as a poor guy as well.

When I was younger my family used to take me to get Crepes, which were these fancy desert type pancake things, and they were enchanting. Lucky me, I just had to stumble upon a restaurant that focused on that as their main entre. I probably should have taken money before I left because with those prices I couldn't even afford a drink.

Then again, these days what can a ripped dollar bill buy you? It's just there being worth four quarters, ten dimes, twenty nickels, one-hundred pennies, and it's rendered useless. I mean you could try to buy a chocolate bar but the looks you get from the cashier for trying to pay with two halves of a worthless piece of paper, well…

I was pretty much on my own, I had to find a way to get food soon, but I knew I could easily push that aside. I wasn't really all that hungry anyways. Let me tell you one thing though, getting to Greece from here is not easy at all.

Annabeth—If that's even her name, pfft—Once said that Nico and Reyna were going to take a certain route, and the fact that I can't remember it is really starting to get to me. Do I have to zone out on everything the blonde says?

I let out a small sigh at the moment, I had to admit, I was feeling pretty defeated and lost. I took something out of my pocket, it was time to give it a shot, whether or not it'd actually work.

"Nico and Reyna haven't been able to answer any of our iris messages" I heard in my head once more, but I didn't want to, Percy's voice, anyone's voice, it all seemed annoying. Well everyone except one person's, I tossed the coin in to a small bucket, taking cover in an alley.

"Oh Iris, goddess of the Rainbow, please accept my offering." I asked as I gave prayer leaning over the water in hope, the last of mine actually. A pair of eyes suddenly stared back at me, blonde hair falling down her face, a smile pulling onto her lips despite an otherwise sad expression. She was always the picture you could never remember after you looked away.

"Echo…" I heard myself let out softly, her ears perked up as she watched me curiously, "Hey, I'm not sure if you still remember who I am—" The figure smiled a softer smile. "Remember who I am?" She quickly nodded.

"That's great, listen Echo, I really need help." Her eyes suddenly lowered towards the ground, she looked up with fear, "Need help." I felt awful, what could she have gotten herself into?

"Echo…? What do you need help with?" I asked in concern. "With…" She started, slowly taking a step back, the scene came into view.

The entire area was chaotic, being attacked by monsters, the nymphs who once fangirled in my presence were full fledged warrior. I didn't understand how this had happened, but that didn't mean I wouldn't help.

"Echo, I'll get to you. I swear somehow, I'll help you, I will." I took a shaky breath meeting her eyes, "Just don't get hurt."

She nodded slowly, "Don't get hurt." And with that the image faded away, the water drizzling back down into the bucket.


The trip was long, and it was tough too, but maybe I should go back just a bit. I decided that if I wanted to get there I'd need to build a new ship for myself. I could easily make it a smaller size, making it at ease to fly.

But if I did want to build a new aircraft, what I needed was money, and that's when I saw it, Help Wanted. Maybe I had no résumé ready, nor did I have any professional experience. However, I was pretty confident that if they needed a mechanic I was the guy.

I quickly entered the car shop, walking over to the counter, "Can I help you?" A voice asked, a familiar one too, but I couldn't tell if maybe I was just hearing things.

As she turned around, her dark brown hair fell back, held up by her red bandana. "Leo?" "Nyssa.." I had two immediate thoughts at the moment. Why wasn't she at camp? Since when did she have a job?

"What's wrong?" She cocked her head slightly, as if she was confused but also becoming impatient. "Did the Argo II break down?" I shook my head, "I didn't even know you had a job here, Nyssa."

"Oh." She forced a smile to her face, customer service I suppose. "What can I do for you then, Leo?" He took a deep breath, "I need the spot you have open."

She thought for a moment, "Yeah, okay, it shouldn't be a big deal." Suddenly she frowned, "Oh yeah! Someone's supposed to be on a quest with the other six demigods!"

"Listen Nyssa, they're on their own at the moment, and I need to get some cash, I really need this job." I explained to her, hopefully. She sighed, "Fine, just go work on one of those cars over there."

"That's it?" I asked, surprised. "I don't have to turn in any applications or give you information?" She smirked, "I already know you Leo, and you'll be out of here before the boss even knows you were employed.

I laughed at that, walking over to a Toyota with its hood opened. I picked up the toolbox that was on the side of it and grabbed a few tools. And with that I began working.

"Here." Nyssa slowly flipped through a stack of cash, handing it to me, "One hundred and twenty-six dollars." I looked back at a pile of scraps, "Thanks, but Nyssa, do you really need any of these things?"

She shook her head, "I was going to take them to the scrap yard after work, why? Did you want them?" I nodded as she picked up the box, "Alright."

"How much do you want for them?" I asked her, as she put up her hands, "Nothing. Just save the world with this, okay? Whatever you're doing, it better be important."

I couldn't tell if she was joking until she stifled a small snicker, "I guess I'll see you, Valdez, take care of yourself."

Picking up the box I nodded, "You too." And with that, I walked out the door, heading back towards the alley I had once gone to.

The air caused me to shiver, it was getting pretty cold outside, it was late though. I spent what, seven hours working? I hadn't slept since I'd left the night before, and now I was really getting tired.

I ripped off a poster from the wall, engulfing it in flames for slight warmth, I normally would have created it with my hands but I needed to focus on building. I could sleep after it was made.

I think I built half of the airship before I collapsed from exhaustion. When I woke up a stray dog was barking at me. I jumped up, backing up as it lunged for me, I ducked quickly hurling myself to the side.

The canine turned towards me, growling foully. It cocked its head to the side as I waved a few flames in the air, an easy distraction. After a while I was out of ideas and the dog was approaching me again.

They'd stopped growling however, I could see the animal was limping, I slowly lowered myself, kneeling, "Hey, it's alright. Whoever hurt you…I'm not them." The dog gave a sharp bark, making me flinch.

The dog then lowered itself onto its stomach, whimpering as it looked up at him. I sighed. The poor stray was probably starving. I reached out cautiously, slowly stroking is head, causing him to bark again.

"I have an idea…" I stood up, the plan could fail in every possible way, but I hoped it worked, "Stay." I muttered as the dog sat, he must have been trained. With that I ran off, hoping he could guard the invention while I was gone.

When I came back he was still there, I held up a paper bag and he ran up to me, I pulled out a hamburger and grinned at him, setting it on the ground as he quickly pounced on me. It was an affectionate pounce and it made me smile a bit more, I really liked this dog.
Once he got off me he began to scarf down the food.

I took a bite of my meal as well, leaning against the back wall, I had to get back to work after this, I couldn't deal with any more delays, Echo was in trouble, I needed her help, and I needed to find Nico.

A fast wagging tail showed the dog was now happy, he stood up and walked around the creation before turning back towards me, cocking his head as if to say "What is this?" I set down the wrappers and trash and stood, walking over to him.

I pulled out a few of the scrap pieces, starting to hammer them down. Whenever I needed a part the dog seemed to bring it, I was starting to grow real fond of him.

I scratched the spot behind his ears and smiled, "We're almost done…" I was tempted to give the animal a name, maybe he'd had an owner before, maybe they were looking for him, but he was with me now, not them.

"Thanks for the help, Ash." I told the German Shepard. His tail waved happily at that as I straightened the last part, "Let's just hope this thing works, I said climbing up the ladder, the dog tried to follow and I didn't stop him.

I helped lift him up despite how heavy he was. He climbed on board and I pulled up the ladder opening a latch on the roof. I went inside as he followed after me.

Once I shut it I walked over to the controls, I wasn't exactly sure how I'd guide this, but I was going to have to learn. And once I did, I'd start the journey I'd never forget about.


A/N: I hope you're enjoying the story so far, I know there isn't any interaction for the couple yet. Sorry about that. Read and review maybe?