Okay guys, guess what... NEW CHAPTER! I was just sitting at my desk, and these ideas suddenly flooded my mind! So, here is the new chapter, and from Leo's p.o.v! I also included Aurora in this chapter, so there is some fluff, no kissing yet, but still connecting! Now, ON WITH THE STORY!:
Leo
Leo could probably have had it worse. He was in the infirmary, being treated by a very beautiful girl his age. He learned that her name is Aurora Bell, and she is a daughter of Boreas. He talked with her each time she came in to see him, which has been five times. It has also been four days since the battle, and Leo regained consciousness He was sitting in his bed, waiting for Aurora, since that's all he could do here. She gave him the news that Nyssa and a couple other of his siblings had died, and she helped comfort him. He asked her plenty of questions, and learned many things. Aurora was 5'4, making her two inches shorter then him. She told him a lot of things, like how everyone classified her as cold, since her family, and Leo almost laughed at that. He thought she was kind, loving, very pretty, skilled, very pretty, and definitely not shallow, oh, and don't forget very pretty.
He thought it was love at first sight, but then again, that first sight was while he was dying. The entrance to the infirmary opened and Aurora came in. "Hi Leo, are you feeling better?" she asked, her voice was gentle and smooth, Leo loved it.
"I am feeling better, at least, better then I was a few days ago." Leo said, a grin creeping onto his face.
"And how did you feel a few days ago?" Joking curiosity in her eyes.
"Roadkill, or at least, maybe Giantkill I guess." Leo said, shrugging his shoulders, trying to keep a straight face. Aurora chuckled, and Leo felt something skip in him, he started chuckling too.
"So, do you think you can get out of bed?" Aurora asked.
"Sure, why though?" Leo asked, his curiosity piqued.
"Okay, so Achatius said you should be fine now, and also, Jason had some dream last night and is calling everyone to the Big House." Aurora explained giving Leo a hand so he could get out of bed.
"So, I have to get out of my comfy bed, all because poor wittle Jason had a dream?" Leo asked, trying to joke around, it worked. Aurora smiled and nodded.
"Yes, apparently Mercury, or Hermes, sent him a vision, where some ancient relic can be found." Aurora said, letting him lean on her shoulder since his legs were weak.
"What's the big deal about this relic, why do I have to come?" Leo asked.
"Well, you are the Counselor for the Hephaestus cabin, so that's why." Aurora said. They talked a little while, going up to the Big House. When they got their, they were the last ones to arrive. The only seats left were a loveseat chair, and Leo almost grinned at his luck. They sat down together, and he was almost tempted to push his luck, and try to hold her hand. He decided against it when Chiron entered the room.
"Okay, so we're here because Jason says that Hermes showed him where we could find the Banner of Olympus." this caused several, whats, to be said from around the room. Jason stepped forward. Leo noticed, but thought nothing of it, that Jason looked considerably pale, and his eyes looked blank.
"Yes, that's true, in my dream, Mercury, or Hermes, showed me that in Montanna, there is a shrine," he took a breath, "and in that shrine, is the Banner of Olympus." he looked around, to make sure that was getting through. "The Banner of Olympus was said, in the legends, to have been wielded by Hercules, and it can rally both Gods and Demigods, encouraging them." everyone's eyes widened at this news, there were several gasps. "It is also said, that this Banner can give the wielder unnatural strength, making them as powerful as a God!"
"Well, why have the gods allowed this relic to be here on Earth, rather then with them!?" Adair, Counselor of the Hydros cabin, questioned.
"It is also said, that only a Demigod can wield the power, only a Demigod can touch it." Jason explained, "Another thing, the shrine, it is also a tomb to the same person it is a shrine for."
"So who is it a shrine for?" Travis asked.
"It is a shrine for Tartarus himself." Jason announced, and for a second, Leo noticed his eyes turn golden, but they quickly went back to normal. This caused many people to gasp, or in Travis' case, to pass out. "His tomb is also there, it holds his very essence."
"So, if we want to get this banner," Percy said slowly, "we will need to get next to the very essence of evil." Annabeth was huddled up next to Percy, holding him. Leo noticed that Aurora was huddled up next to him, and his heart skipped a beat for a second, and he missed what Jason's reply was.
"Mercury told me to bring the following people: Percy, Annabeth, Clarisse-" he almost growled Clarisse's name, but apparently only Leo noticed, "Myself, Frank, and Arissa." He heard Jason finish the list of names. The said people looked at each other, and Percy and Annabeth were surprised.
"Well children," Chiron said, "It sounds like Hermes gave you guys a quest." he turned to Rachel, who was sitting behind him.
"I'm sorry, but there is no prophecy, I don't think this is an actual quest." Rachel announced.
"It's fine, but we must get this banner, it can changer the whole war!" Jason said, "We should leave at dawn, so we must get packing, the sooner the better." and with that, Jason sat down next to Leo, on a chair, over to his right. "And we're one step closer, soon, it will all be over, one way or another." Jason whispered, so quietly that nobody else except Leo overheard him. Then Jason's eyes glowed gold again, and held for about three seconds, before returning back to normal. Leo rubbed his eyes, trying to make sure he saw that right. Aurora looked up at him, and then pushed him away when she realized she was huddled against him.
"Hey Aurora, can we talk?" Leo asked, and Aurora nodded. They went outside, and Leo told her about what he noticed with Jason. Aurora listened, and she looked just as puzzled as he was.
"So what do you think is wrong?" Aurora asked him.
"I don't know, but I guess we won't know for awhile, the six are going on a quest." Leo said, "I'll reveal what I saw to Percy and Annabeth when they get back." Aurora nodded, and then she did something that surprised him, she hugged him.
"Well, I'm glad you won't be going on that quest, you are in no condition to go." she said, and then she turned and walked away, and Leo thought she looked very pretty.
Okay, so here it is! I hoped you liked it, I liked it. Also a hint if you are confused: If you read the Mark of Athena, when the Eidolons possessed someone, their eyes turned golden! HINT, HINT! And now, on to other matters, I may be able to update again today! I think that will make you all happy! So, As Always, Have A Nice Day!
