"It's so sad to see you go," Cleo admitted to the four demigods in front of her. They nodded in agreement. "And it's definitely gonna be weird without my powers," she added sadly.
"Can't you just go back in the moon pool on another full moon?" Percy suggested.
Cleo shrugged. "I don't know. But if I could, then what's the point of saying it takes away my powers forever?"
Annabeth frowned. "I don't think it would work. For some reason, I just get that feeling. It wouldn't make sense if you could. But I think I have an idea." She walked over to Cleo, put a hand on her shoulder and closed her eyes in concentration. After a few seconds Cleo's body jolted and started to glow faintly. Annabeth swayed on her feet and Percy caught her just before she fell.
"Did it work?" Annabeth asked groggily.
"I think so. But I would have to get in the water to check," Cleo said hopefully.
Annabeth, now back on her feet, scanned the airport. She walked over to a nearby restaurant and came back with a cup of water. "Or I could do this," she said and stuck her hand in the cup. They all silently counted to ten in anticipation, Percy holding his hand close to Annabeth just in case. Nothing. She grinned and threw the cup away.
"How did you do that?" Emma asked, astounded.
Annabeth shrugged. "I just had a feeling."
Rikki frowned. "You know what I don't understand? How come it was Annabeth they needed to sacrifice but it still worked with Cleo?" Annabeth knitted her eyebrows, thinking.
"Maybe the moon pool gave him the normal powers? You didn't see anything special when you were fighting him, did you, Percy?" Emma suggested. Percy shook his head.
An announcement rang over the PA system.
"We have to go. We will IM you!" Piper assured as they all hugged one last time. Then Percy, Annabeth, Jason, and Piper walked to their gate, excited about finally seeing Camp again.
"I hate these dam planes!" Percy exclaimed, clutching onto the severed head of a plush kangaroo.