CHAPTER TWO

A/N: Before I start this chapter I would like to address an issue roger9481 brought up. No, a vengeful boy is not stronger than gods or monsters. I am not trying to say he is. What I am saying is that Percy grew up his entire life fighting and defeating the immortal or powerful. This story is meant to show how although Percy is a powerful demigod, when he is caught off guard by an unfamiliar enemy, he may not do as well. I would also like to address roger9481 in saying, if you read the summary and didn't like the story idea, you did not have to comment your opinion, you could have simply moved on.

~ Eliza

Also Percy Jackson does not belong to me, but to Rick Riordan!

Nico POV

I sat on my bed staring out the window as sun beamed in. How in Hades' name had Will convinced me to open the windows, it was disgusting. I hated the sunlight. It wasn't like Will lived here with me, no, we were merely dating, and I was sure it would end soon. How could he like a boy like me?

I was awaken from my thoughts when I heard a banging on my cabin door. "It's open!" I called out, searching for a tee shirt to cover my bare chest. I let out a yelp as Annabeth flew in. I covered my chest with my hands frantically searching for a shirt.

"Oh grow a pair Nico!" she growled as I tugged on a shirt. I glared at her. "Listen, Nico, I need your help. Percy was kidnapped and I need your help to find him."

I rolled my eyes. Was she serious? "Captured by a mortal? Come on Anna, this is a job for mortal police…"

She started shaking her head, "No, Nico, you don't get it. Mortal police are idiots, the rarely catch these people, they rarely catch kidnappers… What if Percy gets hurt, what if he-"

She was cut of by the ringing of her phone. She pulled it out of her pocket and it was a video call from Percy.

"You see, everything is fine," I said as she answered the call. As soon as she answered, my heart fluttered at the sexy blonde boy who picked up. It was obviously pre-recorded so we sat and listened.

"You must be the famed Annabeth that Percy loves oh so much," the boy cackled, "I know the police will never find me, and if your love is true, you will try. I'm sorry that I cannot tell you where we are, and where we have travelled since picking up your boyfriend, but I can let you see him."

The camera panned from the boy's face to a beat up Percy, who was almost out cold. A fist flew at his face, causing him to crumble. The boy grabbed Percy's shirt and held him up as he continuously punched his face. It was obvious that Percy's nose was broken, and blood gushed from other places on his face. The boy dropped Percy and let out another cackle. Blood, tears, and sweat stained Percy's face as he tried to move away. The boy grabbed his wrist and twisted, casing Percy to cry out.

"Looks like your perfect boyfriend isn't so perfect anymore. I'd check the place where he first went missing, if I were you. I'm sure your loyal boyfriend's friend, Stacy, will have some things to say."

The screen went dark, and I caught Anna as she collapsed, crying in my arms. "Okay, it's going to be okay… Let's just go to the restaurant where it started…" She nodded, pulling herself up.

"Let's go," she said, standing up, straightening out her hair.

"Um… right now…?" I asked, hoping Will wouldn't find out.

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Jason POV

"Jason!" screamed Piper, "I don't care if he might be dead. We have to find him, he's my and your best friend!" I moaned, rubbing my temples.

"Where would we even look, Pipes? If Leo's missing and he hasn't come back, then there is a reason." She shook her head, pacing the room.

"I'd say we start in Greece," she said thoughtfully. If I was drinking something, I would have spat it out.

"Are you kidding me?And where are we going to get money to fly there, or anything? Pipes, maybe Leo doesn't want to be found… Maybe Leo's dead…" I said, grabbing her wrist. Tears welled up in her eyes, and she sat down on the bed next to me, leaning her head on my shoulder.

"Jason. I love you, but if you aren't willing to help, I will just do it alone." She then stormed out of my cabin.

"Pipes, wait!" I called, "I'm coming…"

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Leo POV

"Ugh…." I groaned, bright sunshine flooding my eyesight. I fought to open my eyes and as soon as they cracked open, I made out a hazy figure, towering over me. I smelled honey and cinnamon, and a kind aura radiating off of their body.

Small hands made their way to my head and delicate fingertips ran through my curls. I hummed at the comforting motion and snuggled into the hand. I pointed my gaze onto the figure and saw curious hazel eyes, staring right back at me; almost in a motherly way. I hadn't felt the emotion of a mother's love since my mother's death.

"Where-" I croaked out, my voice not ready for speech. My limbs were sore from misuse and my head hurt, but being next to this person really helped the pain go away.

A soft finger laid on my chapped lips,"Shh…." a feminine whisper came out, soothing my ears. She started to hum a tune, then with a beautiful voice, sang quietly. Her words flew, as if they were to travel through my ears, into my head, clearing all signs of a headache. She looked to be around twelve, but acted and sounded as if she were much older. Somehow this presence seemed familiar. Reaching into the back of my memory, my eyes snapped open, realizing I had come back for Calypso-I was on her island.

"I came back...like I promised…." I whispered, my eyes flickering to her beautiful face.

A smile broke out on her features, "I know…" she breathed out heavily.

Her other hand reached forward and cupped my face; her thumb resting below my eye. She leaned down and captured my lips with hers. It was a moment like no other, as fireworks erupted. She raised her head, stopping our kiss, and said,"I knew you would…"

I gave her my signature grin and pulled her down again. My right hand went behind her neck and my left rested on her slim waist. My eyes fluttered close as our lips fit perfectly like a puzzle, as if we were made for one another.

"My pleasure, sunshine," I chuckled and we burst out laughing.

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