Piper's Pov

There was nothing that could've prepared me for the news Frank gave us at lunch. We only had a week to save Percy or he'd die? Or maybe he'd just be trapped in Tartarus forever? Either way it wasn't good. We had to save him before the deadline. We couldn't afford to lose him.

On top of the looming death date I'd just been asked to meet Jason's dad. Even though it sounded like a typical guy brings girlfriend home to meet the parents situation, there was nothing normal about it in our case. This was all business, not a happy get together.

After lunch, Jason and I met Leo on deck so he could brainstorm with us about how to convince Zeus to help us. Leo was working on the ship's controls as he talked to us, while Jason and I leaned against each other and listened to his ideas.

"First of all, Piper I suggest you don't use any of your fancy charmspeaking. If Zeus catches on he might zap you on the spot and we definitely don't want that. Your hair could end up a giant fuzz ball forever." Leo smirked and pointed at me with a wrench he'd pulled from his tool belt. He wiped his hand against his cheek and ended up smudging oil all over his face. Neither Jason nor I said anything as Leo continued talking. "It's important to play into the fact that he needs Percy to defeat Gaea. Percy's too powerful to lose as an ally, remind Zeus of that. But under no circumstances should you mention that Percy saved his life and the world. Annabeth told me that Zeus hates how he had to rely on puny demigods to save Olympus, so it's probably best to tread lightly on the subject."

Jason had an arm loosely hanging over my shoulder as he said, "Got it, but how do you suppose we go about contacting him? Do I shoot a lightning bolt in the sky or just yell really loud and hope he answers? Like, HEY DAD WANNA MEET FOR DINNER?" Leo and I couldn't contain our laughter as Jason screamed at the sky like a crazy person.

When we got ourselves under control I thought about Jason's question. He brought up a good point. Should he just pray and see if Zeus answers him? Maybe he should shoot a lightning bolt I dunno it could work. It sucked that we didn't know anyone that we could iris message like Frank did with Tyson. We didn't have a messenger.

Luckily Leo had apparently already thought of a solution to our problem. "You can use the winds. Write a letter to Zeus and just have the winds deliver the message."

I looked up at Jason to see how he reacted to Leo's idea. Jason quirked an eyebrow as he thought about it, "Okay and what if he doesn't answer? What if he won't meet with us?"

Leo shrugged and said, "We can cross that bridge if we get to it. Just write the letter and see what happens."

Jason sighed but kissed the top of my head lovingly. "I'm gonna go write it in Hedge's room and maybe make an iris message while I'm in there. Be back when I'm finished." To my disappointment Jason moved away from me and went downstairs after promising not to take too long. I watched the stairs that led below deck, wishing he hadn't left.

Festus creaked and groaned, drawing my attention back to Leo who gave the dragon head some oil before putting the can down and wiping his hands with an old rag. "Alrighty Pipes, wanna sit and chat while we wait for Mr. Golden Boy to come back?"

With a snort at the nickname I shrugged, "Sure, sounds fun." Leo grabbed a blanket from a box nearby and laid it out on the wooden floor. He motioned for me to join him so together we sat down and lounged back under the shade of the ship's mast.

"So tell me beauty queen, how are you doing with all of this? Are you ready to meet the lord of the skies?" Leo asked as he pulled out a metal flower from his belt and fiddled with it in his palm.

Honestly I thought about lying and saying I was fine but this was Leo I was talking to. We didn't do secrets very well. "I don't have to say it Leo, you know it all sucks right now. I'm worried about Percy and the impeding deadline. I'm also concerned about Annabeth and Jason...I'm scared that if the worst happens and we can't save Percy...I just don't know how Annabeth could get through that with all the pain and loss she's already dealt with. That's a pretty awful thing to think about I know but it's a valid concern. As for Jason, I think you've seen how he's acting lately. He's been trying so hard to be the leader but I know he's having a hard time without Percy's help. They made a really good team and Jason's barely keeping a positive outlook anymore. I know we'll get the cure and everything'll be fine, there's just a small part of me that wonders what would happen if we can't save him in time."

Leo frowned and sat forward, momentarily forgetting his metal flower. "Pipes it'll all work out, we can't afford to think like that. Percy promised Frank he'd hang on until we bring him back. And we will bring him back. Everything'll be gravy real soon you'll see."

With a small sigh I tried to convince myself that Leo was right. We're the greatest heroes of our time. We'll find a way to fix everything.

Leo put away his flower and pulled out a handful of metal marbles. He rolled them onto the blanket and said, "No more depressing talk. Let's have some fun shall we?" He grinned which made me a little nervous. Leo had a knack for getting into trouble so I was curious to hear his idea of fun.

"Alright so the game's easy. Whoever can roll a marble closest to that lightning shaped scratch in the wood over there wins. We each get five marbles and the closest marble gets it. You game?" He asked with a mischievous glint in his eyes.

He was such a kid but it sounded entertaining enough so I said, "What do I get when I win?"

Leo let out a loud laugh, "You mean IF you win!"

"No you heard me right." I smiled innocently to which Leo raised an eyebrow, "Alright then beauty queen. If you win I will personally set up a romantic dinner for you and your boo. I'll also be your waiter throughout the entire evening and wait on you both hand and foot. If you lose, which you will, you'll have to charmspeak Jason into singing that song from the Titanic with Frank performing the harmony."

I couldn't help but laugh at his completely random but hilarious request. I hated using my powers on my friends, especially Jason, but this was too good of a reward to pass up. "You have yourself a deal Valdez!"

Once we shook on our bet Leo rolled his first marble which landed about five inches from the target. My first shot was an inch from the scratch, causing a look of surprise from Leo. When he saw me smiling he rolled his eyes, scoffing, "Beginner's luck."

As we continued to take turns rolling our marbles, my shots consistently came closer and closer to the scratch. Leo's last marble landed about a hair away from the goal which resulted in a loud, "Yes!!!!!" From Leo.

I got into position and carefully took my last marble. With a deep breath in and out I released the small metal ball and watched it slowly roll across the deck. I saw it move in slow motion as it edged closer and closer until it stopped dead on the scratch. I let out a loud whoop and holler at my victory and turned to Leo who covered his face and groaned in defeat.

"What were you saying about IF I won?" I teased with a smirk, laughing as Leo responded with a glare that only made his loss ten times funnier.

While I was busy gloating and Leo remained consumed with his defeat, a loud yelp followed by a heavy thump drew our attention toward the stairs. Jason was sprawled comically on the ground, the marbles we'd been playing with now scattered around him. Leo rubbed the back of his head guiltily and said, "Oops, sorry man."

Jason slowly pushed himself up, holding a marble between his thumb and index finger and looking at it curiously. "Either of you wanna explain?"

Leo opened his mouth to speak but I interjected immediately, "Leo lost a bet and now he has to serve us whatever we want while you and I have a dinner date!"

A perplexed Jason chuckled after hearing Leo grumble, "Celine Dion would've been better." Jason raised his brows at us but still smiling ear to ear, "I have no idea what that means but whatever happened, I'm glad you guys had fun." He walked over and sat down on the blanket as Leo and I adjusted in our spots.

"Is that the letter?" Leo asked when Jason pulled out a piece of paper that was folded into an airplane. Jason nodded, "Yep, I'm gonna send it off in a minute but I wanted to mention that I iris messaged my sister and told her about our plan. When she found out about Percy she got...a little upset that I didn't call her sooner. She said that she wanted to come with us and help convince my dad to give us his blessing but wasn't sure how to get to us. Though I do think it'd be good to have her with us since she can be very persuasive. Hopefully she can find a way to be there. I'm sorry I didn't ask you first and make sure you were okay with her meeting us there Pipes."

His big blue eyes stared at me with remorse and I couldn't even attempt to be mad at him. "It's okay love, your sister's always welcome. I just hope she can find us."

Jason held the paper plane gingerly in his hands, "Me too...I'm gonna try to send this now. We need to get a move on if we wanna see him in the next day or two." He lifted his eyes to the sky and I assumed he was saying a prayer although his words were clearly in Latin. When he finished speaking, Jason threw the note forward and the three of us watched as the wind picked up the thin paper and carried it high in the air, eventually disappearing into the clouds.

To break the silence that had settled I asked what I knew Leo was thinking, "What now? Do we wait for a letter back? Would Zeus even take the time to write a letter?" Jason shrugged, "I guess we just wait for whatever form of a response he decides to send."

Leo looked at both of us and said, "I'm gonna take a nap, wake me if anything happens?" He then laid on the blanket and shut his eyes, letting out a soft snore only a minute later.

Jason and I exchanged smiles at the sleeping boy in front of us. We quietly decided to also lay down on the blanket but instead of sleeping we thought it would be fun to watch the clouds together.

With the back of my head resting on Jason's chest and his hands lightly tangled in my hair we stared at the serene blue sky and relaxed in each other's presence. A few minutes passed when I found my first shape and pointed out a cloud that looked like a flower. Jason chuckled and said that he thought it looked more like a cow wearing a top hat. Laying with Jason almost made me forget how bad things were going in our everyday life. It gave me a taste of what normal couples experienced but we never had the luxury of enjoying. I wished that it could always be so wonderful and I just wanted everyday to be this simple.

Jason was playing with my hair as we watched the gorgeous sky and the fluffy looking clouds that passed by like a recording. After an hour of watching Jason said, "That one looks like a pegasus!"

As I looked at the cloud he was pointing to I sat up and said, "Jason I don't think that's a cloud." Squinting up at it Jason quickly got to his feet and pulled out his gold coin, keeping it in his hand as a huge white pegasus landed on the deck with a loud clop.

Leo gasped awake at the sound and looked around blearily, "Huh? Waz happenin?" Jason stepped forward as the pegasus neighed and shook its head back and forth wildly. Jason took another step toward it as the huge creature stomped it's hoof against the wooden floor then lowered it's head as if in a bow. Jason smiled, stowing the coin back in his pocket and slowly walking up with his hand outstretched. The pegasus moved to meet Jason's hand and nudged it with its head, allowing Jason to pet the silky white mane.

"That's a girl, we won't hurt you. Piper I think we got our answer, It looks like she's gonna take us to my father earlier than we'd thought." Jason waved me over and with a nervous glance at Leo I joined him next to the magnificent beast.

Leo looked flabbergasted as the pegasus knelt down as if encouraging us to get on her back. "Hold up, you're going to see Zeus now?!? What am I supposed to tell the other's! We didn't even really talk about what you're gonna say! What if Thalia doesn't show up and you can't convince Zeus to help???"

Jason smiled at Leo calmly, "Relax dude, Stratus here is gonna give us a ride and with any luck we'll be back before dinner. Just hold down the fort till we get back. As for Thalia, if she doesn't show well...we'll figure something out."

Leo raised his eyebrows, "Stratus? Did you really name the pegasus after a cloud?"

Jason smiled and swung a leg over Status who seemed to appreciate her new name as she snuffled in approval. Jason moved around, situating himself comfortably on her back, "Yes, yes I did. We thought she was a cloud so I think it fits nicely. Are you coming gorgeous?" He asked as he reached his hand toward me with a charming smile.

I felt heat reach my cheeks at his smooth words and my hand automatically grabbed hold of his. He easily hoisted me up and helped me settle in my spot. Once we were both in place I looked down at Leo and said, "Don't worry! We'll be back before you know it."

Leo rolled his eyes and shook his head in defeat. "Whatever. Just be careful and get the blessing already."

Jason gently tapped Stratus's flank with his foot making the pegasus push off of the deck roughly before shooting into the air like a rocket. I let out a startled scream and scrambled to grab ahold of Jason, my finger nails digging into his chest through the fabric of his purple t-shirt.

I couldn't hear his laughter but I knew Jason found my discomfort funny. He must've been using the winds to keep himself steady as we flew because he didn't hold onto Stratus at all as we raced higher into the sky. I clung to Jason, not enjoying the deafening rush of the wind as clouds streaked by in a blur. I squeezed my eyes shut and buried my head into his back, wanting to be on solid ground and not on the back of the speed demon pegasus anymore.

When we finally landed Jason had to speak a few times before I realized he was talking to me. I finally opened my eyes but I kept my face hidden in his shirt, "What? I'm sorry that wind was horrible."

Jason spoke as if he was in a trance, "I think we're here." Interested in his tone I pulled my face away from his back and took my first look at where we'd landed.

A soft gasp escaped my lips at the beauty that met my eyes and for a moment I thought I was in a dream. We were on a massive floating island in the middle of the sky but it was nothing like Boreas's snowy palace above Quebec. This place held no feeling of danger, only peace and comfort. The air around us was chilly but in an inviting way. It wasn't painful like the freezing winds of the North but instead gave more of a crisp and refreshing feel that sharpened my senses and made me feel more awake and even optimistic about our upcoming meeting. All around us were tall trees with leaves of all shapes and colors of orange, red, and yellow. The ground was a light green grass that was nearly covered in the same stunning foliage. Far ahead of us was a huge building constructed out of white marble that reflected the cerulean sky and ever moving clouds around us. Tall silver gates were fabricated with intricate scenes that depicted an extravagant thanksgiving feast with every food you could think of worked into the metal with incredible detail. The intriguing gates surrounded the marble mansion but they seemed to be more of an allure than a tool of protection.

After a few minutes of examining the breathtaking scenery, Jason managed to get off of Stratus and land on his feet with a soft crunch from the small piles of leaves surrounding us. He turned and looked up to face me as he held his arms out with a smile, "Jump Pipes, I'll catch you."

I hesitated for a moment before pushing myself to the side and falling off of the pegasus and into Jason's awaiting arms. I placed a hand on his chest and smiled up at him, "My hero."

Stratus made a huffing sound as she blew air out of her nose and trotted off toward a clear area of grass for a well deserved snack. Jason smiled at her and thanked her for the ride before turning back to me. "This place is amazing but we should get a move on. Shall we head toward the massive marble building over there? If I had to guess where my dad is waiting I'd say that one makes the most sense."

With a laugh at his sarcasm I took his hand and together we walked toward the ornate palace admiring the island as we went. When we approached the gates a kaleidoscope of butterflies suddenly flew out from behind a tree and swirled upward almost forming a tornado of wings before touching down on the grass and dispersing into thin air, leaving a man smiling back at us as if this were a totally normal event.

The guy that stood in front of us looked young, maybe mid 20s early 30s at most. He was tall and skinny but was definitely in good shape as his body was lean with the perfect amount of muscle to fill out his clothing. He had a neat swoop of wavy auburn hair and light colored freckles sprinkled across his nose and cheeks evenly. His eyes were a warm hazel color and they twinkled in a cheerful dance. He wore a dark brown suit with a sunset orange tie and a matching brown fedora with a feather sticking out of the side, giving it a classy, 1920's sort of look. He would've looked like a model if it wasn't for the massive wings that sprouted from his back. They were the same color and pattern as the monarch butterflies that had encircled him mere moments ago.

The man spoke with a lighthearted tone despite his deep, rich voice, "Welcome to my home Jason Grace and Piper Mclean. My name is Eurus, god of Autumn and the East Wind. It's a pleasure to have you visit my home. Lord Zeus sent me to greet you and bring you to see him."

I had to admit, Eurus was a good looking guy and he seemed genuinely nice but I also hadn't had any good experiences with wind gods yet. After all Boreas and his freakish kids tried to kill us on several occasions. I glanced at Jason and saw him giving me a look of alarm. He obviously shared my concerns about the god of the East Wind.

Eurus seemed to notice our discomfort and let out a hearty laugh, "I know of your trouble's with my brother and I apologize for my niece and nephews bad behavior. They have a few issues to say the least. However I'm not like them and therefore would appreciate it if you could separate your malcontent with them and judge me on our interactions alone."

After thinking about it I squeezed Jason's hand, feeling somewhat guilty for treating Eurus like he was some sort of monster. I was still gonna be on guard but he did deserve a chance to prove that he wasn't evil like the rest of his family. Jason nodded and together we said we were sorry for judging him and asked for a do over.

A kind smile appeared on Eurus's face, "Thank you children, that's much better! Now, if you could please follow me, Zeus does not enjoy waiting on people, he's a very busy god as I'm sure you know." Eurus waved his hand in a counter clockwise motion toward the gate which caused a loud clicking sound to be heard. The enormous silver doors split down the center of a metal cornucopia and then both sides opened away from us with a slight creaking sound. Eurus beamed as he led us up the marble steps and through the gigantic double doors that opened with a gust of wind.

The inside of the palace was impossibly more beautiful than the outside. A throne big enough for a god was constructed at the back of the room and appeared to be woven out of leaves that were tied together with threads of air. The entire place smelled of cinnamon and sugar which made me long for a slice of warm apple pie and cider. A massive fireplace off to the left of the throne was heating the room just enough to combat the cool breeze from outside. Sitting in a big leather recliner next to the fireplace was a tall muscular man with black hair that barely touched the tips of his shoulders as well as a well groomed beard of black with streaks of gray running throughout. He wore a dark blue pinstriped suit with a matching pocket square and fancy leather shoes. It was obvious that the man was Zeus. He also gave off a powerful aura that unnerved me and made me want to find the closest hiding spot and make a run for it.

Eurus didn't seem bothered by the Zeus's current attendance as he led us over to the king of the gods and bowed once he was in front of him. "Lord Zeus, I have brought you your son and Miss Mclean as requested." Jason and I quickly followed Eurus's cue and knelt down with our heads lowered in respect.

Zeus spoke in a thundering voice, "Thank you Eurus, please get the drinks and retrieve our other guest from the kitchen while I talk to my son and his girlfriend."

Embarrassment at hearing arguably the most powerful god call me his son's girlfriend made my head drop even lower to the ground in hope of hiding my bright red face.

"Of course my lord." With another bow Eurus walked out of the room, leaving us alone and still kneeling with Zeus's eyes staring down at us.

"Rise children." He spoke so fiercely that I instantly stood up, feeling like he'd just used charmspeak on me. Zeus had a hard look in his eyes as he focused solely on Jason, "My son, I understand your desire to help your friend but you are foolish to ask me here. You know I am not allowed to meddle with the affairs of my children."

Jason spoke up with determination, "Father I know why you can't help us but I beg for you to reconsider. Percy is dying but you have the ability to save his life. We just need your blessing, then we won't bother you again."

My heart was pounding as I waited for Zeus's response, wishing I could take Jason's hand to support him but not wanting to draw any extra attention to myself.

"I understand the boy was cursed but that is of no importance to me Jason. I'm sorry but there is nothing I can do for him." Zeus claimed.

"You can do something you just don't want to! He's a hero and he deserves to live!" Jason's face was tinged red with anger as he all but yelled at his father.

With a sharp in take of breath I stepped forward so Zeus wouldn't consider turning my boyfriend into a tree, "Lord Zeus, I think what Jason meant to say, is that Percy is a very valuable asset in the unavoidable fight against Gaea's army. He can use his gifts to help in preventing her rise. Obviously you don't need him but he could make it a lot easier for you in the long run if you help heal him."

The god sat back in his chair and thought about my words for a long time. "You speak with a maturity far beyond your years daughter of Aphrodite. I see your point but you are right. I do not need the boy's help. I would be risking far too much to save him and he is simply not worth it. As it is I must now have a conversation with Poseidon about his disregard for the rules. I know he has already given you his blessing and by doing so he has defied me. There will be punishments for his actions."

Jason was fuming as he moved forward, getting directly in his father's face, "Are you kidding me?!? He's not worth it? He's worth ten of you! And Poseidon is trying to save his son and you want to punish him for it! If I was dying and you could save me would you just abandon me? You're a coward!"

Zeus stood up and seemed to grow several feet as a roar of thunder was heard from outside. Every hair on my body stood on end as I felt electricity course through the air. I took a step back, my legs trembling with fear. The god of lightning looked ready to kill as he towered over Jason who shockingly didn't back down and instead glared back at Zeus with energy sparking at his fingertips.

Right as Zeus raised a finger in Jason's face and opened his mouth to speak a silver arrow raced perfectly in between Jason and Zeus, causing both of them to whip their heads to the archer who'd shot at them.

I looked over and was relieved to find Thalia Grace standing with her hands on her hips and an impatient look on her face. "Sorry to interrupt but Eurus and I brought hot chocolate and from the looks of it you could all use some. Now can we please sit and talk like civilized people before one of you destroys this name man's home?"

No one moved or said a single word for two minutes. With a yawn Thalia grabbed a mug and moved to a chair next to Zeus. She sat down and pulled her legs onto the cushion, criss crossing them like she owned the place. The ice had been more or less broken by her rebellious display of archery. I mouthed a thank you to her for most likely saving Jason's life. She grinned at me and winked as she sipped her hot chocolate.

Jason turned away and sat heavily on the couch across from Zeus, looking utterly defeated. I took a seat next to him and found his hand, gripping it tightly in mu own. Zeus grabbed a mug from Eurus who looked entirely uncomfortable with the current atmosphere. Eurus then offered Jason and I some hot chocolate which Jason and I both took silently.

Zeus finally sat back down in his chair, the tension still filling the room like smoke and making it hard to breathe for we feared the god would lose his temper at the next sound.

Thalia rolled her eyes and eventually spoke up, "Sooo this is some family reunion huh? Can you two just forget whatever happened and start over? Father, if I may, Jason is obviously very upset about Percy's condition, as am I. He is obviously sensitive right now and not thinking clearly. With that in mind I ask that just this once you give him some...grace?"

If I wasn't so terrified of Zeus I would've laughed at Thalia's clever pun. She was so relaxed even with two furious and powerful people next to her that it inspired me and eased some of my anxious feelings.

Jason glared at his sister momentarily before letting go of my hand, standing, and letting out a breath of air. "I'm very sorry for letting my emotions get the better of me Father. Thalia's right, my friends and I need Percy and we've been through a lot to save him. You're our only hope and it's frustrating that you won't hear me out. I beg you to at least listen to what Thalia has to say. Again, I am sorry for my outburst. Thank you for meeting with us but I think it would be best for me to wait outside and let you talk with Thalia alone."

The static in the air dissipated as Zeus's shoulders relaxed, "You are forgiven my son. I will do as you've requested and give her an opportunity to share what she wants. Goodbye Jason, I wish you luck on your quest and I know we will meet again soon." Zeus shifted his eyes to me and I instantly got up to stand next to Jason. "Piper Mclean, it was a pleasure to meet you."

I was surprised by his comment but I still managed to bow my head, "The pleasure was mine lord Zeus." Thalia looked at Jason then at me, "I'll meet you guys by the tallest oak tree when I'm done, don't leave before I talk to you."

Jason and I nodded and thanked Eurus for the hospitality before leaving the palace through the front doors and walking past the still impressive gates. Once we reached the tallest tree Jason plopped down with his back against the trunk, resting his head on one knee while his other leg lay flat on the grass stretched out in front of him. He looked miserable as he stared at a random spot, barely blinking and saying nothing.

"Jase what happened in there? He coud've killed you." I said softly, sitting on my knees next to him and looking at him with concern. He never lashed out like that especially to a god.

Jason slowly looked up at me with sad eyes and muttered, "He's not gonna help us Pipes. I failed Percy. He's going to die in that nightmarish land. How can I face everyone? How do I tell Percy that we can't heal him? He'll never see Annabeth again." Tears welled in his sky blue eyes and spilled down his face like a broken dam.

He was so crestfallen that it brought tears to my eyes, "Baby its not your fault. Please don't give up, Thalia's still in there." I leaned forward on my knees and wrapped my arms around Jason, engulfing him in a hug. "Everything's gonna be okay my love, no matter what."

Jason melted in my arms, dissolving into quiet sobs. I never imagined that something could upset him to this point. He always kept such a tight reign on his emotions so i'd never seen him this destroyed. He told me that growing up he was taught that if you cry you get killed, that was the way of the wolf. You have to be strong or you won't survive. It was like Jason forgot Lupa's teachings. Either that or he'd hit his breaking point and he couldn't hold it in. He was a mess and all I wanted was to take away his pain.

As I felt him tremble in my embrace I took a deep breath and decided to sing a song my dad used to perform whenever I was sad. I didn't like singing in front of anyone but I was willing to try anything if it would help Jason like my dad had helped me. As my voice reached Jason's ears it seemed to soothe him a bit. His heavy sobs slowly turned into soft sniffles and his head eventually peaked up to rest on my shoulder. By the time the song was finished I looked down and found that Jason had fallen asleep and was softly snoring into my neck.

With a smile I gently brushed away his tears, rubbing Jason's back as he slept. I took a deep breath and watched the leaves that were blowing from the nearby trees as I hoped against all odds that Thalia would somehow come out with the blessing and we would be one step closer to saving Percy. Then everything would be alright and we could all be happy again. Thalia would pull through I could feel it.

My thoughts slowly faded as the gentle breeze lulled me into a peaceful sleep that took me away from the stress and worries of the meeting with Zeus and into sweet nothingness. Little did I know that when I woke up I would finally get an answer on whether Thalia had succeeded or failed in getting Zeus's blessing. Boy was I in for a shock.

So! I couldn't decide whether or not I wanted to bring in Thalia then one of you lovely people (tana100) suggested I do exactly that. So thank you tana100 for your review and thoughts. Tbrucks as always it is a pleasure to read your reviews 3 I had a lot of reviews last chapter so thank you to Mika1303, WolvesRgreat, and of course Mike2020, they all made me smile a lot. Lastly, to Beafox, I took a long break today to work on an art project and watch Legend of Korra ;). Yes, I binged watch Umbrella Academy and I think it's worth it! If you're a wimpy like me with blood and gore it's a little hard to watch but overall the songs and humor is fantastic and I enjoyed it. Very diverse and cool show! ANYWAY, thank you for reading and entertaining my overactive mind. I have a special chapter coming either next or one after (haven't decided yet) so stay tuned for more writing to come soon!