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Of deaths and Mysteries…

Jason's POV:

I woke up back in the safe house. For some reason, my head hurt very badly, but it wasn't like something had hit me. No. It was more like a hangover. I skirted my eyes around the room. We were in the same room Annabeth was sleeping in earlier. I walked out into the hallway to find the gang sitting glumly by the couch.

"Hey guys, what happened?" When no one answered, I looked around to see if could find what was wrong. I couldn't find any. But I knew where I could get what I wanted. Piper…

I looked around for Piper. She wasn't in the room. Even Hazel was here, so she couldn't be with her. I searched the kitchen, and all the bedrooms just to be sure. I started to panic. Where could she have gone?

"Guys where is Piper?"

They looked at me with sad eyes. Then I understood, and their eyes told me that I was right.

"Piper is de-…" I couldn't bring myself to say it, and I tried to convince myself that it was all just a game, and that Piper would jump in from the window and hug me. But nothing happened. Tears ran down my cheeks, and I couldn't control them.

"No…"

Leo's POV:

This can't get any worse. I just lost three of my best friends, all at once, and one of them even loved me.

Calypso pulled me out of the warehouse. "They wouldn't want us to stay here. We have to move out before he comes looking for us. Let's send out a signal once we get far enough."

I nodded. "Calypso, I have to tell you something. It's about Reyna."

"Yes" she started running. I ran beside her.

"Reyna loved me." I blurt out. "She admitted that to me, just before she…" I couldn't complete it. Calypso stiffened her grip on my hand, but she still didn't stop running.

"Leo, we have to get out of here, and send a signal. Someone else will find us if we do that. Come on." I couldn't find out what she is thinking at the moment, and the thought made me go wild with anxiety.

We ran out of the warehouse and tried to get as far away from it as possible.

"Leo, what city is this?"

"Houston" Her face lit up. I wonder why.

"Did you live here before? I remember you telling me about it."

"I can't remember much, I was very young, and my mother generally didn't take me out for anything." I saw her face turn gloomy again. "Okay, I think we are far enough, fire the signal."

I took the gun out of my pocket and fired it.

Annabeth's POV: (From now on, the story will be from Annabeth's POV only)

Jason crumpled to the ground, and started crying. I couldn't bear to watch this happen. I placed my head on Percy's shoulder. He looked down at me, he was crying. I saw his green eyes swirl with tears. I couldn't bear the guilt that I felt in my heart. I know that Jason will want to kill me right now. I felt that I was just awaiting my death. I couldn't think of any other outcome. I should spend my last few moments with Percy. I kissed him on the cheek and went back to sobbing into his shirt.

Jason squeaked between his sobs "How did this happen? Who killed her?"

Percy told him the story of the centaur and the arrow. I could see the anger in Jason's eyes. Sparks started bouncing off of his body.

I got up and walked over to Jason, still tears flowed down my cheeks like a river. "Jason, I'm sorry. I should have watched my back. I am responsible for her death."

Jason turned to face me. When I saw his face, I knew my end was near. He looked ready to murder Tartarus, should he come face to face with him. Suddenly, his expression changed. He was no longer angry. In fact, he seemed happy. "Piper saved you. You are more important. I understand why Piper did that and it's alright. And you are not guilty of her death, she chose that path by herself."

My jaw dropped. Something is wrong here. Jason should have killed me by now. I should be dead. And why is everyone telling me that I am important, and that I should survive. Why am I so important?

Phoebe ran into the room, panting. Carly shot her an angry glare.

"I saw… another… signal… Follow me."

We all followed her to the window. I stood away from Jason, huddled up in Percy's arms. I didn't want to be near him, in case he decides to change her mind. I saw a trail of smoke, at a distance. I memorized the direction in my head.

"This, time, we all have to go. We cannot stay here anymore." Hera announced. "You" she pointed a finger at Carly "You will come with us. Take Piper's dagger, and her horn. Luke will take her sword. I gift to you, the power of sight. You will now be able to see the truth. We normally don't do this, but in your case, I am willing to make an exception." Hera waved her hand. Golden dust circled Carly, and then started to glow. The dust flew away, leaving Carly startled. She stiffened for a second, and closed her eyes. When she reopened them, she seemed to have a clear idea about what is going on. She picked up Katropis and tied the sheath around her waist, and wore the cornucopia around her shoulder. Luke walked over and picked up Piper's sword.

"Alright then, let's go. We have a war to win." Hera walked out the door, with the rest of us following her. I stayed in Percy's arms, and drove him as far from Jason as possible. I was still baffled by his response though. He shouldn't have taken it so lightly.

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