Hey guys! I am sorry I am late. But I experienced a slight writer's block. Wasn't sure how to carry on the story. So sorry about that. Anyways, I am back. But first of all…

Simon Yumin: Thank you! And as to how Jason died, in TBM Jason is killed by Emperor Caligula. My story follows the events of TBM. And thanks for the info. I don't think I need to rush into buying them then. Have a great week ahead :)

Disclaimer: You already know it.

Leo landed Festus in Central Park. Thankfully there weren't many visitors in the park. They jumped down from Festus' back. Hailey murmuring "Wow!" and "That was amazing". She had been chanting similar phrases the entire journey. Leo honestly wished his head was still the same size. He looked around. He knew the mist would cover them and Festus from mortal eyes, but he didn't want to leave Festus in the Park. He pulled out his whistle.

"Hey buddy! You know the drill. Fly wherever you want. Don't go too far and be a good draggo. I will whistle for you when I come back", IF I come back Leo thought. But he pushed the thought aside. "All right then. Have a good flight" Leo patted Festus. Festus nuzzled Leo's hand and took off. Leo watched him fly away scattering the group of birds. He felt as if a part of him had flown away with Festus. He hoped that this was not the last time he saw his dragon friend.

Leo felt a hand on his shoulder. "Hey! You okay?" Hailey asked. Leo plastered a grin on his face and turned to face her. "Of course, I was just watching my dragon fly". Hailey rolled her eyes. Then she looked around the park. "So, where to now?" she asked.

Leo pointed towards his left. "You see those rocks over there? Well, apparently there is a door leading to the Underworld hidden there. It's called the "Door of Orpheus". At camp they said that Nico and Percy entered the Underworld through it. But you need music to open it. And he didn't know if his amazing Valdezinator would work on it. Still he had to try. If it impressed the God of Music then hopefully it would impress the music dude too.

Leo set to work. He sat down and started pulling out the tools he needed. His hands flew around the tools, building the instrument. Hailey sat down opposite to him.

"Are you building a musical instrument?" she asked.

Leo nodded. "It's my own invention. The Vadezinator!" he said proudly.

Hailey's eyes widened "Wow!".

Leo really admired the girl. She did not push him or bother him while he worked. For a daughter of Aphrodite she did not look like a fashion diva. She wasn't like Piper but neither was she like her other siblings. She just looked natural. And she had an air of calmness and confidence about her, like she knew what she was doing. Leo was grateful she was here. He could use some calm and confidence.

Leo finished the instrument within few minutes. He held it up in triumph. "Behold! The greatest musical innovation of all times. The one and only…"

"LEO!" Hailey shouted.

"Umm… It's actually Valdezinator" Leo said sheepishly.

Hailey looked at him as if he was crazy - which he probably was. "What? Oh! No. that's not… look behind you" she pointed behind him.

Leo looked back and cursed. There were five Earthborns walking towards them, waving their six arms excitedly as if they were very happy to meet up with them. Leo figured that since the Earthborns liked to eat demigods anytime of the day, they WERE probably happy to meet the two of them.

Leo heard a sound of metal and looked Hailey. She had taken out a celestial bronze short sword of about two feet long, including the hilt, and was standing ready in a battle stance. Tough daughter of Aphrodite Leo thought, and instantly regretted it. That brought back so many memories of his first quest with Piper and Jason. Hailey looked at Leo in confusion. "We fight them, right?" she asked.

Leo smirked. "Yeah. I only like dinner when I am not it." He took out the helicopter he had built in the woods and made some modifications. He took out a remote controller and pressed a few buttons. The helicopter flew towards the Earthborns and hovered above them. The Earthborns looked up in surprise and the bigger one of them reached out his hand and snatched it.

Leo smiled and pressed another button. "Surprise!" he yelled.

BLAM! The helicopter expoded along with two of the Earthborns who quickly turned into mere earth. The other three stared at the ground open mouthed for a good half minute before letting out a guttural cry and running towards the two demigods. Leo took out his hammer and threw it at the nearest Earthborn. The Earthborn ducked, but the one behind him wasn't so lucky. The hammer hit him in the face and he turned into a clay puddle. Leo set his hands on fire and shot white hot flames right at the Earthborn's eyes. The Earthborn howled and fell to his knees. Leo willed his toolbelt to give him the largest pipe wrench and set it ablaze. He ran towards the Earthborn and brought down the wrench in an arc across his neck. The Earthborn dissolved into a thick mud mush. Leo turned around to help Hailey. But she seemed to be holding her own against the monster. As Leo watched the Earthborn ran to grab her. But she simply rolled away, making him stumble. Hailey ran for the rocks behind him, turned and pushed off the rock. She brought down the sword on the Earthborn's neck and flipped in mid-air and landed in front of the now puddled Earthborn. She looked at Leo who was gaping at her.

"Good job" he said.

Hailey smiled at him. "Jason" she said.

Leo nodded. He took out his Vadezinator and took a deep breath. He let his hands take over. He remembered Jason and Piper and Calypso. He remembered his Mom. He remembered all the happy moments with them. He let his emotions flow through the music. He closed his eyes and forgot everything else happening around him. He just kept playing.

There was a grating sound and a gasp. Leo opened his eyes. There was an opening in the rocks with steps leading down into the darkness. Leo could feel the cold emanating from the door. He glanced at Hailey. There were tears on her face. She wiped them and nodded at Leo. They walked towards the door and stepped into the cold darkness, just as the door slid shut behind them.

Another chapter down. I am thinking of bringing in Nico as well. After all he is the Prince of the Underworld. Let me know what you think. Keep those IMs coming guys. It would be really great to hear from you. Have a great week everyone. See ya!

Yours in Demigodishness, and all that. Peace out!