Hey guys! Phew, first week of school is OVER! I have a ton of homework, but since I love you guys, and because I totally neglected Leyna week, I thought I would update early [even if its only a day]. :D Anyway, I thought of PMing all of the people who left awesome reviews, but that just took too long. I think I started, but for the rest of you, I responded here:

That'sthe411: I don't know why, but I'm not a Lazel fan. I just feel that Hazel and Frank are meant for each other more than Leo and Hazel. Plus, if Sammy had married Hazel than Leo would have been their grandson… and that's just gross. In any case, Leo and Reyna are kind of made for each other. :D

Luna082: Don't worry, you will get a lot of Leyna in the past. I mean, who wants to read about present day/old Leyna? Young Leyna is way better.

Sea-star's best friend: I know, but they are demigods—their lives are supposed to be dangerous and deadly.

Lulukaty and August1999: Thanks for reviewing on every chapter. You guys have been there from the beginning and I love you for that. :D

IAmHereXD: You could totally do that, it's a great idea. It's never too late to do anything.

YourLogicisFlawlessGoodSir: I just really really really like your name. That's it. I love it.

Chapter Six

Leo wasn't really a sports buff like Jason, but, he did like to run. You know, to clear his mind, work off the coffee, get some sun. But on that particular day, Leo wasn't the only one to go on a jog. It was about six thirty in the morning, and Leo had been up all night working on a design for a mobile robotic microwave. After drinking at least a dozen mugs of coffee, Leo was in no condition to sleep.

Clad in sweatpants and a Camp Half-Blood t-shirt, Leo jogged through the streets of New Rome, waving to people of interest walking by and winking at girls who didn't look twice in his direction. But Leo was not put off, no; he was in a wonderful mood. The sun was incredibly bright; there was a slight breeze and the smell of freshly cut grass wafted through the city.

Reyna woke up at five thirty, exactly, and wore her pressed shorts and gym t-shirt. She tossed her Ipod in her pocket and threw her hair into a messy bun. Quickly gulping down a glass of milk and munching on an M&M granola bar, she met her beloved automatons at the door.

"Good morning guys, how was your sleep?" She asked cheerfully. The dogs responded with enthusiastic barks and continued bounced slightly in place, a bit more energetic than usual. Reyna frowned at the sight, but waved it off. The dogs were probably just excited for the jog. She took a handkerchief from her pocket and wiped some dark oil from Aurum's mouth and smiled. "Liked your breakfast, right boy?" She received a playful lick on her nose and Reyna laughed. Unlocking her door she urged her dogs out and began jogging, her two sidekicks trailing her in a V formation.

She jogged along the cobblestone sidewalk, turning around a corner into the depth of New Rome. As she made her way through, she listened to some upbeat techno, her strides in sync with the music.

Reyna turned another corner, quickening her pace. She saw Percy and Frank talking worriedly to themselves from the corner of her eye but thought nothing of it. Frank was known to worry for no apparent reason. Still, to appease her own concern, Reyna made a mental note to talk to him about it later.

About thirty minutes into her run, Reyna began to feel drops of sweat slide down her brow. With the back of her hand she wiped it off and grimaced, continuing her pace. It had seemed as if today was going to be a beautiful day, but it took all of Reyna's will power not to stand in the shade to rest her back from the battering heat of the sun.

Reyna didn't like to lose. And in her books, the only way one could lose was if they quit.

Reyna didn't quit.

So she continued on for some time until, all of a sudden, her dogs ran in front of her and attacked what seemed to be a very familiar head of curly dark hair.

Leo didn't really like animals. He was never fond of cats and he found rabbits creepy. Plus, Frank's ability to shape shift gave him jitters.

But even Leo had to admit that he had a soft spot for Reyna's automaton dogs. They were machines. And his father had made them no less, so his affection for them was somewhat justified.

But, he had an exception to the rule. Leo liked the dogs as long as they weren't… well… crushing him. When the dogs first ran to him, he greeted them happily, stopping in his tracks and opening his arms, accepting their enthusiastic licks with charm. However, the dogs seemed a little bit on edge today. They threw themselves on Leo, causing him to fall backward, wrestling him as he laughed. It was only when Leo noticed Argentum's left ear jerking sporadically when he realized something was wrong.

His eyebrows bunched together in a knot, and he attempted to push Aurum aside so he could take a better look at Argentum, but this caused Aurum to roughhouse with newborn determination.

"Hey, guys, calm down, let me take a look at you!" Leo said, suddenly very scared. It was all Leo could do to keep the dogs from crushing his ribs, and when he saw the violent red tint in Argentum's eyes, he knew that he was in danger. He tried reaching for the back of their ears—a spot that if scratched properly, would turn them off—but his strength was no match for the pair of metallic dogs.

From the corner of his eye, he could see Reyna marching toward him, a concerned look in her eyes. Leo pried Aurum's paw away and called out, "Reyna, press the button!" Then he felt a hard thump on his head and soft spirals clouded his vision until all he could see was blackness.

Reyna smiled to herself as she saw her automatons affectionately playing with Leo in the sand. She loved her dogs and tended to be in a better mood when they were happy. She thought about her last encounter with Leo, which had actually ended quite like this one had started. Perhaps she had been a bit hard on him, kicking him out of her house, but he hadn't seemed offended by her reprimand.

If was then that she heard Leo say something to Aurum. She couldn't quite make out what he had said, but the laughter had left his voice completely. He sounded scared. Reyna began walking toward him slowly, and saw that he was actually fighting to sit up. He was reaching for the back of Argentum's ear…

Leo looked at her for a moment before shouting, "Reyna, press the button!"

The button? Reyna's mind immediately told her to reach for her ring. She did so quickly, her finger's quivering. What was wrong with her dogs? Would they be okay? She quickly pressed the pearl in the middle and looked up to see her dogs stop suddenly and turn to her.

Leo lay unconscious behind them.

Reyna's praetoral instincts kicked him. Immediately she went up to her dogs and scratched behind both their ears, with a little remorse. Once they had frozen in place, Reyna crouched next to Leo and took his pulse, as was obligated of her.

"Oh my gods, what happened?" A voice asked. Reyna turned around to see that a group had formed around the scene.

"Nothing!" Reyna snapped at the boy, irritated that no one had stepped in earlier. Many people liked Leo, why wouldn't they? He was lighthearted and, although no one would admit it, the life of the party. Surprised at how rude she sounded, Reyna took a breath and repeated, this time with less ferocity, "Nothing. Do you mind helping me take him to the infirmary?"

The boy nodded and proceeded to help lift Leo by the arms as she held the legs. As they walked away, Reyna could hear a wave of whispers overcome the crowd behind her.

Poor Leo… attack… Reyna's dogs…all her fault…