HI!

I am so so sorry! I have gotten a negative review about killing Festus. but like I said before, if you had ever read the book Eragon, you would understand the direction this story is going in. I promise it will get a lot better later. I am sorry you hate my fanfiction! I understand why you hate me. I will try harder. this is my first fanfiction, so I am trying my best.

I also got reviewed a question about why not giving Leo his fire powers saved him. then answer for that question is in this fanfiction. I am sorry for everyone who hated me because of this fanfiction,

I tried to make this one good. I am sorry if you hate it.

Leo's POV

I definitely had a lot to think about on the way back.

What my mom said mad me fill… important. I now felt like I had a purpose. I am not sure if it made me feel better or worse.

I found my friends waiting for me in a café. When I found them, they were already eating pizza. Well, Percy was more like shoveling it down. When I saw them, they were completely lost in conversation, but when they saw me, they immediately stopped.

"Hey Leo," said Jason.

"What were you talking about before?"

Jason hesitated, so Frank answered before him.

"We were debating on whether or not to trust Lily."

I was offended. Lily was a handful, but she was still my friend. It must have shown on my face.

"I mean, she gives you powers over ice obviously knowing that they were going to destroy the ship. And then, when you asked for them back, she didn't listen. Why is that?"

It did sound suspicious.

"Lily, Frank does have a point. Why did you give powers over ice to me knowing that they would destroy the ship?"

"The answer is simple," said Lily, "Because you asked me to."

"But you said you would disobey orders if they lead to me or a friend dying. Because you gave me those powers, Festus is gone!"

"That order did not necessarily lead to someone dying. If was what you did with your powers that destroyed the ship."

"But then why did you not give my fire powers back?"

"Because then you would have tried to thaw the controls. I knew that you would never make it, because Khione would try to stop you. You would be engaged in battle for a while, and of course you would eventually win. But even if you win, you would not have enough time to thaw the controls. The ship would blow up before you can do anything about it, making not only Festus die, but you along with your other friends, too."

I didn't know what to say. Lily had not only saved my life, but also all my other friends' lives. I instantly felt sorry for when I had yelled at her before.

"I knew you would have to jump off the ship. Because you couldn't fight Khione or reach the controls, I knew that it would have been your only option. That was why I made the choices I made. I am sorry I couldn't do more."

"But you could have saved Festus! Why can't you rebuild him or the ship?"

Lily looked thoughtful.

"I never said I couldn't. You say the word and I will bring Festus and the ship back. But let me tell you something before you make the decision. You will never find what you seek. You will always be alone. I know you well enough that you will always regret the decision you made. Also, not choosing to have them back will help you defeat Gaea the fastest. I can't take you straight into the camp, but I can take you to Pennsylvania. Your journey will be far shorter and easier. It is your choice."

What I seek. I knew she meant Calypso.

But the plan to free Calypso was to ride to her on Festus after I had built him a body. Lily did know me well, and not choosing the ship and Festus seemed like the best choice. But I was reluctant to not have Festus. And the ship was the greatest thing I had ever made.

"What do you think?" I asked the others.

"I think that Lily has a mind worthy of a child of Athena," said Annabeth, "She really thought ahead and saved tons of lives. I would follow her judgment, but if you want Festus back, it really is your choice."

"I agree with Annabeth," said Percy, "What Lily suggests does seem the wise choice, but it is also your choice."

Everyone else nodded in agreement.

"I promise I will make it up to you," said Lily.

It was a hard choice, but if it helps me defeat Gaea, and humiliates Khione in any way, I guess Lily was right.

"Let's do what Lily suggests," I finally said.

Lily smiled.

"Let's go,"

"Wait," said Jason, "What does Lily keep saying about what you seek? She said before that she didn't mean Gaea. What is she talking about?"

It was still too soon. I couldn't tell them. Not yet.

"It's nothing," I told them.

"It is not nothing, Leo," said Piper, "You have been acting strangely lately. You have become more serious. You rarely tell jokes. Pretty much all of your energy is gone. You seem so sad. This is not like you."

"I am not a daughter of Aphrodite, but I can tell you met someone," said Hazel, "You can tell us. We are your friends."

"Look, I don't want-" I started.

"Leo, we have held back before, but no longer," said Jason, "Please, tell us."

I couldn't do it. It was too humiliating. I couldn't just tell them, 'Hey, guess what? I might be in love with an immortal goddess!'

No, not might. It was certain. Then Lily spoke to me in my mind.

I will handle it. I will give them a hint, but not the exact answer. It will give them time to think. It will shut them up for a while.

I thought about it. This is Lily. I could trust her.

Do it.

Lily took a deep breath, then chanted something that sounded a little like a prophecy, but didn't seem to predict the future.

A goddess on an island waits alone

Two of the seven to her are known

One rules the waters with pride

A daughter of wisdom by his side

The other watches in sorrow, the sky and dove

And waits himself for the call of love

One is in the greatest of need

And he will not rest until she is freed

Lily stopped chanting. That certainly got their attention.

"Please don't tell me that was another prophesy," said Percy, "I have had enough of those to last a lifetime."

"It is not a prophesy," said Lily, "It is just a poem."

"Nice try, Lily," said Piper, "We all know that wasn't a poem."

"Ok, maybe it wasn't a poem. But it wasn't a prophesy, either. I was just answering your question."

"How did you answer my question?" asked Piper, "All you did was spring up a bunch of new ones! Who is this goddess, which of the two of the seven know her, and who won't rest until she is freed?"

"That is for only Leo and me to know. Leo would prefer it if we would not talk about it. Now, we were on our way Pennsylvania, right?"

"Yeah," I quickly said before any more questions could be asked, "Take us there."

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