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Chapter Nine: Leo

Jason.

Piper.

Reyna.

Hazel.

And so many others.

Jason and Piper were set to be the Praetors once everything was set up, though that might change considering the two are giving all they have to stay as far away from each other as possible. Nobody knew why, Piper and Jason came out of their room looking more radiant than the sun, then Reyna arrived, and, well, it was like there was a force pushing them away from each other. Jason had his things moved to a different room a week ago, and each morning Piper came to breakfast—late—with her eyes red-rimmed and shadowed. She hadn't been getting any sleep, it seemed, and Jason wasn't any better. Though he was far better at hiding his emotions. But Piper had been getting better at that, too. Unfortunately.

Their fight must have been bad, but they will fix it. They always do. Even though this was the biggest yet, usually they'd make out and make up by this time. One week is a bit much. The only thing Leo found to worry over was that Reyna was glued to Jason. Not literally, of course, but he didn't seem to mind it. Something was up with those three.

And Thalia, she'd been gone far too long. They hadn't received word from her in a while; she was supposed to be back a few days ago. Leo guessed that someone figured her out, and was interrogating her. The only thing they could do about that, however, was waiting. They had to wait until their armies build large enough for them to be able to march onto the original camp and demand those who wished to join them do it soon. Leo snapped out of his thoughts when he felt the mattress dip beside him. Calypso smiled at him; her pale cheeks dimpled. "I miss you," She said.

All worries forgotten, he pulled her onto his lap, leaning back against the headboard. He caught her mouth in his, hands tangled in each other's hair. Their lips moved hard against each other, and Leo thanked every god and goddess that he could breathe through his nose instead of having to pull back. Though he did after a bit, breathless. Calypso's chest heaved, and she bit her lip, smiling slyly. "As much as I'd like to take this further, something's up."

Leo twirled a lock of her hair around his finger, "What's going on? Everything alright?"

"Well, I can name a few things…."

Leo sighed. Of course, many things were not alright. Thalia missing. Jason and Piper. There wasn't much order at their camp. They couldn't even call it a camp yet. There were not so many people, but there were some. "Tell me, what is it this time?"

Calypso frowned, resting her head against his chest. "Piper is not doing so great. She and Jason seemed to have gotten into a fight, and she isn't coping well."

Leo grinned, "She might need some ice cream."

Calypso chuckled, "You know, I think when she and I get to know each other better, we'll be good friends. She seems amazing."

Leo nodded, "Oh yeah, you two would get on really well. I'll stop by her room in a bit to see how she's doing."

"Have you talked to her since the fight at all?"

"Yeah, but she hasn't told me anything."

"And Jason, how about him?"

Leo shook his head, "No, nothing."

Calypso opened her mouth, then closed it, averting her eyes. Grasping her chin in his hand, he turned her face towards him. "Spill it."

She sighed, "Look, I swear, I'm not trying to cause trouble or spread rumors, but, Leo, I'm telling you, Reyna has something to do with it."

"With what?" Leo asked, confused.

"Their fight. Don't you see? They were doing so well, and then the day Reyna comes, boom. They avoid each other like the plague."

Leo laughed, "Calypso, you're funny, but no. Of course, Reyna has nothing to do with it. Jason is over her, and Piper knows better than to get jealous. Trust me, whatever it is between them has nothing to do with her."

"Just a theory," Calypso muttered.

Leo pressed a quick kiss to her lips, gently setting her off his lap. "I'm going to go see Piper now, okay?"

She smiled, nodding. "Love you."

"Love you, too," Leo replied, walking out of his room.

As Leo strode through the halls of the Big House Two, he marveled over everything they've accomplished. With the unexpected help of some of the Gods, they built five levels in Big House Two. The first floor had a bunch of meeting rooms and the weapon room. Floors two and three contained the bedrooms. Floor four was where everyone ate, and floor five had a swimming pool, gym, and indoor training area. They had another building, which was the infirmary. And the larger house looking one behind the Big House Two, which was the Praetor House. That was complete with six floors, and really a beauty, though it still needed a bit more work.

Then there was Thalia's place, she only wanted a two-story cabin. And, the actual camper's cabins, but those are still being built, so no one stays there. The few campers they had were being kept on the second floor. Finally, Leo stopped at Piper's door, and he heard muffled crying. Frowning, he opened the door, not bothering to knock. "Beauty Queen?" There she was, laying on the covers face down, her whole body shaking. "Pipes," Leo sighed, walked over. He got into bed next to her and pulled her into his arms. As soon as she calmed down, she looked up, sniffling. "Sorry, you had to see that."

"Piper, what's going on? When are you and Jason going to make up?" Leo tried to make his voice as soft as possible, so it didn't come out as accusing.

Piper hiccupped, "Why would we make up?"

"Well, usually, couples do that when they get into a fight," He said, trying to lighten the mood up.

"Leo, uh, there's something I haven't yet told you. I'm guessing Jas—he didn't, either."

Leo frowned, "You haven't told me what started the fight."

"That's the thing, Repair Boy. This isn't a fight."

"What in Hades are you crying over, then?" Leo asked, thoroughly confounded.

Piper squeezed her eyes shut as a few tears fell, "He broke up with me," She whispered, her words almost inaudible.

Understanding smacked Leo hard, then anger surged through him. "Why?"

"H-he keeps saying I cheated on him. Leo, I didn't, I swear I didn't," She croaked.

"I know, Pipes, I believe you," He said, getting up.

"Where are you going?" Piper sat up, wiping at her eyes and pushing her hair back.

Leo grit his teeth, "I'm going to go show that jerk a lesson."

It was now his turn to be mad at the Son of Zeus.