Leo
Kal was sleeping in her own cabin. I was working on one of my projects, but I was distracted. I was worried about Kal. Obviously, it hurt for her to transform back and forth. And it left scars. But what worried me the most was the fact that Tartarus did this to her. Besides those factors, what he gave her, his actually an advantage. And why would he want to help us? It didn't make any sense.
I sighed and set my stuff down. I left the bunker and decided to take a walk. I found Kal sitting on top of the boulders. A translucent glowing Artemis sat next to her.
"I don't get it." Kal said.
"Well, it is strange that he ended up doing this. But he must have some ulterior motive. We'll look into it. Until then, be careful what you do." Artemis said.
Kal nodded.
"And there's one more thing." Kal said.
"What is it?" Artemis asked.
"If I had joined the hunters, would I have, you know." Kal said.
Artemis nodded.
"Yes. And I might be able to take care of the situation at hand." Artemis answered.
Kal nodded.
"I'll think about it some more." Kal said.
Artemis nodded. Then she disappeared. Kal sighed.
"Kal?" I asked.
She jumped and looked at me shocked and surprised.
"L-leo, how long have you been standing there?" Kal asked.
"Long enough. You want to join the hunters?" I asked, as I climbed up and sat down next to her.
"I know that Percy nor Jason like them very much except for Thalia due to their past, but I feel like it's my only hope. By having immortality, I will become whole, and Lady Artemis can get rid of this demon inside of me." Kal answered.
"But if you join, Percy will lose you." I said.
Kal sighed.
"I know, but wouldn't it be better than having a demon for a sister?" Kal asked, a few tears sliding down her cheeks.
"No. Percy would never know if you died, until they visited or Nico told him. And if Nico had to tell him . . ." I didn't finish.
"Leo, you don't understand. This thing inside of me . . . it wants me to kill. Not monsters or mortals, but demigods and minor gods. But it mainly wants the olympians. I-I don't know how long I can keep it under control." Kal said, tears falling down her face.
I sighed. I didn't want her to join the hunters, one because of what it could do to Percy, and because, I liked her. If she joins, I won't even have a chance. And having a small chance is a lot better than having no chance.
"Kal, maybe you shouldn't fight against it." I said.
"What? You're saying I should kill the gods?" Kal asked, confused.
"No! I'm saying that you should try eating animals, instead. And don't try so hard to make it your enemy." I answered.
Kal shrugged.
"I just don't know. I'm so confused." Kal said.
"Just try to get some sleep at least." I said.
Kal nodded.
"Alright." Kal said.
And together we got down from Zeus' fist. I walked with her to Cabin Three.
"Leo, can you stay the night, please? Percy's sleeping with Nico again." Kal said.
I nodded. I went with her inside. She went to her bed and lay down. She motioned for me to come and lay beside her. And so, I did. She cuddled up next to me. I wrapped my arms around her.
I quickly fell asleep.
"You can't save her."
I looked around confused. And then I saw the motherfucker named Tartarus.
"What?" I asked.
"You can't save her. You're just holding her back." Tartarus answered.
"Then, that's a good thing." I said, smiling.
"You're holding her back from saving herself. Soon, she will give in, thanks to you. And then I will rise out of here and she will help me destroy those cursed gods!" Tartarus bellowed.
"What are you saying?" I asked, utterly confused.
"If Kal were to join the hunters, the demon would die and she would have a real soul. But you can't let go of her, can you? And now, Olympus will fall, all because of the fact that you are so worried about your little friend and that you're in love with a girl who doesn't even love you back!" Tartarus yelled.
I felt a few tears begin to fall. He's kind of right. I know that Kal sees me as a brotherly figure, but I had to hope. I sighed.
"You'll have to chose. Risk your friend's sanity or watch the olympians fall by her hand." Tartarus smirked.
This is so not fair. And so, I smiled. Then I flicked him off.
"Fuck you, bitch. Fuck you. Fuck you. Fuck you. Fuck you." I said while spinning in a circle.
Tartarus just stared at me weirdly, which made me smile. I know, I'm a fucking idiot, but he's a fucking bastard.
I opened my eyes and found my arms wrapped around Kal's waist. She was still sleeping facing me. Her hair was a little messy, which made her beautiful. She looked calm and peaceful, all the worries and pain gone.
I sighed. Tartarus was right. I had to make a choice now. The gods would have wanted me to let her join the hunters. But the world needs Percy. Kal needs Percy. Even if she's immortal.
This is way too hard and not fair at all. Not to me. Not to Percy, and sure as hell not fair to Kal. But we have to do something.
Percy would have wanted me to chose Olympus over him. And He would have tried to stay strong for Kal and Nico, but it won't last.
But I have a feeling that if Tartarus turns her into a demon, then she'll die. The safest choice was the hunters. But I just can't lose her.
Kal's eyes slowly opened and she yawned. Then she looked at me and smiled. I don't think I've ever seen her smile like that. It made me happy. And I knew what I had to choose.
