I'm hoping that you readers out there have just been very busy and have not been able to read, review and follow this story.

Oh and I forgot to tell you that -sadly- all characters but beccy is owned by Rick Riordan. And I am gladly not the owner of Beccy she is her only ruler and that's the only way it is possible.

SOO READ ON

Piper's POV

Early next morning the three of us had a quick breakfast, as well as praying to our parents that nothing would go wrong on this quest. But we all know that none of us could get that lucky, something is definitely going to happen. After having a few pancakes and pieces of fruit, (and Leo stuffing his face with a plate as high as him) we walked over to Thalia's tree to wait for Argus with his van.

In the meantime we got talking. "So where is this workshop that we need to go?" questioned Annabeth.

"Well Chiron was a bit brief on the details," Leo started "I talked to him this morning and he said we can just stay at the empire state building for a few weeks, relax and have fun."

"Is he ok? That is really not like him." I said a little worried.

"Yeah I was worried too, at first, but I think he is just worried about us. Like come on, I've been setting things on fire from stress, Annabeth hasn't been herself since- yeah and, the whole camp has been torn apart. The guy that obviously brought this camp together has been taken. He's just trying to bring us back together by fixing what is left. That's what we have to do, if not for us, for him. Imagine how many campers have left and not come back, right now Percy is just being added to the list. Chiron may be immortal physically, but mentally he is breaking down. We just need to help him."

"Wow Leo, I'm speechless. That was really deep." I said with mock horror.

"No I'm serious. Imagine being immortal, watching all your friends die as you live on. How depressing would that be? That is what he has to go through every time he loses a camper or goes through a war. Which he has been through both." After thinking about it, it would be pretty depressing, to loose so many people that you love and care about.

The horn from Argus in his van brought us out of our really philosophical talk. We all picked up our bags and walked down the slight hill to the van.

We all said our hi's as we got in but he just answered with a low grunt as if that was all that was needed.

Most of the way we just made small talk mostly keeping to ourselves. To be fair Leo has the biggest weight on his shoulders with making the Argo in time, but we all have our own problems as well.

By the time we made it to the Empire State building Annabeth had her head leaning on my shoulder lightly snoring and Leo had his face stuck to the window distorting it slightly. I gently shook Annabeth to wake her up, but for Leo I had a better idea. I quickly got out my phone and took a picture of Leo's face (never know when you need some good blackmail) then I ran around the car to his door. I gave my phone to Annabeth and told her to start recording. She gave me a nod signalling everything was ok then I reached forward and wrenched his door open, as soon it was open Leo sprawled out landing face first on the curb. Fortunately, or was it unfortunately his face landed on the grass where a pile of dog droppings were, it was a nice touch as he lifted his head looking straight at me.

That's when I couldn't hold it anymore, I started laughing till my face went completely red and I fell back on the grass. Rolling around trying to get the cramps out of my stomach, I realised that Annabeth was doing the same. I even noticed Argus had a big smirk on his face too.

"Oh that was priceless." I said wiping a tear off my cheek.

"Watch out Piper, he looks an-gry" Annabeth said before cracking up again.

Leo started to steam up from anger, "No, no, no not in public. We wouldn't want poor Leo to get into trouble because he set something on fire, now would we?" I said trying to imitate a stern mother's voice.

Leo just grabbed his bag out of the back and walked into the Empire State Building, after saying a quick good bye to Argus.

"Some one's got their knickers in a knot, shees." We both laughed as we followed Leo up the stairs after also saying good bye to Argus.

Sorry I know it was a short chapter; it was just a fill in but a needed one. So I hope I'll get a few more readers this chapter.

See you next chapter.