Hayo! (Hey + y'all) I'm so so so so so so so sorry for the late update. I just wanted to spend Thanksgiving with family. So I decided not to update. And plus, reading fanfiction is SO much easier than writing. And I was lazy and I was busy and… I will just let you read now. Happy reading. I hope you like this chapter. It is a bit iffy.

Guest- I totally forgot to respond to your review last time. BTW this is the Guest that said "BOB SAYS HELLO! CRIES" I know I feel the exact same way. But Bob won't be dead in the stars, skies, or our hearts. A moment of silence please.

Guest- Thanks. I fixed it. Annabeth may be the smarter in everything but magic, but Magic. And wow, that is some conflict going on there. Luke and Draco...hmm, I personally can't decide because they are all 'good' in their hearts (I hope)

Athena4127- Same! I didn't make the question specific enough. I do suppose Luke wasn't a villain in the end but then again I feel bad for Draco and his awkward hug with Voldemort in the movie. WOW! I personally believe none of my teachers would allow me to use fanfiction for assignments. This school, man, I hate it yet it will prepare me for the future. It's just...ugh.

Awesome333: Interesting

Derp(Guest)-Look, the first chapter definitely. But later on, there are some elements that ain't cliche. I think… who knows? ; )

Chapter 14-Taking Time

Piper

Last night was a complete and utter disaster. Not only did we (probably) revealed our identities, but Ron and Hermione aren't a couple. Wait, what did I just say?! Curses, my Aphrodite is showing. But then, Percy and Annabeth are always good to fall back on...or Will and Nico…
Any how, I found myself in a plush red chair that matched the red wallpaper and carpet. Little wisps of smoke curled up from the fire and up to gods-know-where. I was in an oversized sweater, which I immediately recognized as Jason's. A cup of cold chocolate (it isn't hot anymore, so… ) was on top of a clear table. Jason was cuddled with a blanket on the floor near my feet. His chest rose and fell in a rhythm that hypnotized me. It was a cute scene that could only come out of the books.
I rose from my chair and laid down next to Jason. He stirred awake and smiled, "Hey."
"Hey. You do know you're on the floor right?"
"I know. I had to carry you to the armchair. You started to fall asleep on the way up."
"Really?"
"Don't worry. At least you don't drool." My lips tugged into a smile and Jason enveloped me in his arms.
"Ugh. I don't want to get up. It's actually really comfortable down here."
Jason threw his arms up, "I know right!"

I pushed myself up into an upright position and I looked down at my boyfriend.
"We had fun last night. But we have got to face the music."
"Fiiiine. But I call not waking up the others." Jason scurried to the bathroom and locked himself in. A stifled a laugh and got prepared for a world of hurt. Advice: It's fine to tickle a sleeping dragon. But it is NOT okay to wake up a sleeping demigod (Guys, I don't know why, but I have trouble writing for Jason. He is just a character that is like out there, you know? Anyway, tell me how I did so I can improve on this particular Son of Jupiter)

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Annabeth asked, "Remember. Don't even give a hint of what happened last night. Just shrug off questions and Don't. Give. Us. Away. Just make everyone think they were drunk and hallucinated. Who knows, the drinks were spiked? Just think of something. Ok?"
We all nodded and entered the Great Hall tentatively. All chatter stopped. It was like an orchestra and we were the conductors, causing the silence. It was so quiet I think even a breath would have disrupted it. Annabeth ignored it and we all shrugged.

We sat at our usually spot, next to the Golden Trio. Chatter resumed but it was at a low quiet whisper. People covering their mouths into other's ears, stealing glances at us. It was like we were exotic animals being showed around. How, humiliating.

Finally Nico couldn't take it anymore. He huffed and stomped out of the Great Hall, to Gods-knows-where. Jason asked the trio, "Do you guys want to come to the grounds with us as soon as this is over?"

Harry smiled, "Of course. But did you guys know Cho was a daughter of Aphrodite. I mean, I knew she was beautiful but I didn't know where she got her looks and…"
He turned red and quickly stopped talking.

I tried to cover my laughs while Harry looked away, ashamed. As an Aphrodite child, I clearly saw Harry casting glances at my sister, Cho Chang. I have heard of her of course, but never met her. Not many of her tales were good, then again they were from Drew.
I whispered and nudged Harry underneath the table, "I know Cho. I have never met her before though but I have heard of her. She is definitely a child of Aphrodite."
Harry nodded with a dreamy look on his face. He was looking somewhere above my shoulder. I followed his gaze towards an Asian girl. Of course, girls are what all teenage boys dream about. Sheesh.

After we finished our breakfast, we all hurried to the grounds, hoping to avoid even more gazes. I quickly looked back and my eyes met Dumbledore. His eyes twinkled in mischief and he gestured for us to go train.
Jason called, "You coming Pipes?"

I nodded and quickly followed.

As I made my way towards the lake, I heard grunts and shouts. Percy and Jason were swinging their swords at each other. The swords made a clinging metallic sound.

I gestured to Hazel and pointed to her sheathed sword. She nodded and brandished it. I took my dagger out and I swung it towards her. Hazel blocked and then rolled to the side to strike my exposed stomach. I quickly brought my dagger to the side. Cling. Metal on metal.

Soon we were tired of our fight and just watch Annabeth teach Harry how to hold a sword. Percy was swimming in the lake, doing some strokes. Jason and Frank was (forced to) try Leo's new invention.

Leo boomed in an announcer's voice, "Gentlemen, this invention is made by the one and only Leo the Great!" He flexed his muscles while Frank was poking the invention hesitantly. It was a pair of sunglasses with a thick frame and many buttons.

"This is called the Mist-Seer Sunglasses. They allow mortals, and some particular wizards, to be able to see through the Mist."

Jason raised his hands, as if in a class. Leo shouted, "Yes Jason?"

"Um, what is the point of wanting mortal to see all this craziness?"

"Um, so they can see the Awesome Leo Valdez! Duh. Now, try them on."

Frank raised his voice in protest, "But we can already-"

"Uh,uh, uh, uh, uh! Just wear them. I still need to make sure it can fit on to actual people and not monkeys."

Frank raised an eyebrow, "Monkeys?"

"Yeah don't ask. So how do they fit?"

Jason shrugged, "They fit really well."

"Good! Now I need to-" There was a scream. A blood curtling scream.

I saw Annabeth on the ground clutching a bleeding arm. Harry was wide-eyed and immediately dropped his wet weapon and tried to help Annabeth. I stumbled through my pockets for some ambrosia and… score!
Percy jumped out of the water and ran as fast as possible holding Annabeth. When I reached her, I realized Annabeth's eyes had a far-away look, as if broken. I swallowed a lump down my throat and fed the girl some of the Gods' food.

She was mumbling some incomprehensible words. I only caught some of it, "Percy… don't… stop… leave… help."
Percy lowered his ear towards her and a dawn of realization appeared on his face. He cuddled Annabeth closer and whispered, "Don't worry. I won't leave you. We escaped. I won't leave. This is just Calypso's curse."

As soon as Percy said that, Leo went off running into the forest with wide eyes. I am sure he knew Calypso was at Camp. But did she really curse Annabeth? Did she hate the daughter of Athena that much?

Jason called after him, "Leo, wait! Come back dude!" He followed close behind, taking out his Imperial Gold Sword to light up his way in the forest. I looked back at Annabeth. I felt...helpless. I couldn't help here or Leo.
But I can help Hermione, Ron, and Harry. I walked towards the trio who were trying their best to comfort Harry. His head was in his hands and he stated, "This is all my fault. Annabeth is hurt. I have never seen her like this."

I said softly, "I have. Annabeth and Percy went through things together that needs time to be able to heal from it."
Hermione furrowed her eyebrows, and by Aphrodite they were bushy (I actually don't know. Ok, just go with it).
"What happened?"
"They experienced something even worse than death. And so did Nico. If you want to pity someone, pity him. He went through what they did alone. They had each other while Nico had no one."

Hermione gasped, "Oh, I feel so sorry for them. But I think we can understand loss. That is what you were talking about right?"

I sighed, "All demigods experience loss. Those three experienced Greek Hell. Search it up. You might find it interesting."

I glanced over to Nico who was watching with a grim face as Will tried to heal Annabeth.
Hermione puzzled, "I still don't understand what a simple cut could have caused such a big...deal."
I shrugged, I really did not know. "Maybe it opened up an old wound she got from...that pit. It could trigger memories. Like how some people remember their childhood when looking at Twinkies."
Hermione was about to open her mouth in protest but closed it. She grabbed Harry's and Ron's hands and dragged them probably to the library, knowing the girl.

Jason
I called, "Leo! Wait!" A tree branch came hurling in my face, leaving leaves in my mouth. I ducked underneath the branch and raced after the darting figure of the Latino elf. I reached a clearing when I realized Leo had stop.

I tiptoed lightly and slowly placed a hand on Leo's right shoulder. I asked, "What's wrong? You can't just walk out like that."

Leo collapsed on the squishy dirt ground. He started to play with some dirt, allowing it to fall like sand through his fingers into his other hand. He sighed, "I don't know. I was just… surprised that Calypso could do something like that."

I joined Leo on the ground and played with a broken leaf, twisting it in my hand.
"I understand her motives. It was just jealousy. But she isn't like that anymore. She has you to love and you love her, right?"

Leo nodded and we sat in silence for a little while. By now Leo was building a dirt castle and I was just shoving dirt in his face.

Leo suddenly destroyed his structure without a single thought. I raised an eyebrow and Leo said solemnly, "Do you think they will tell us what happened down there?"
"They have to take their time to heal though. They went through things worse than death."
"Yep while I experienced Death and here am I!" (I'm not good at writing Leo either. So help please)

"Here we are messing with dirt while we just defeated it a while ago."
Leo laughed, "Well, if you put it like that, it seemed like the war was just puny."

I stood up and began dusting off twigs and grass from my pants.
"We better get back. Don't want to worry the others."
"Fiiiiiine." Leo smiled slyly and raced off, producing dust as he ran. He called back, "Race ya!"
"You're on!"

Like I said. I am really bad at writing these guys. This may seem childish, buuuut… Anyway I'm so so sorry for being late. I hope you Americans out there had a good Thanksgiving. And Merry Christmas to all who celebrate the holiday : )
-hope4all

Trivia: What exactly was Calypso's curse on Percy?
Do you think Dumbledore is gay?