I'm so sorry for the late update! I did a lot of things for school, and I just haven't got the time to spare for this; writer's block also hit me. Okay, now, go on with part two of chapter 5!

DISCLAIMER: I really need to do this, don't I? *sigh* I don't and won't own PJO. Ever.

Chapter 5.2: Breaking Apart

PERCY'S POV

He's shattering. Percy knows that Gaea had successfully broken his trust for one of the Seven. He knew that his father told him not to break any trust he had with the Seven, but Gaea's statement just stung him bad and it later on built up hatred for the son of Jupiter, instead of more trust.

-Cool flashbacks are cool-

Percy was lying on his bed, sorting out his thoughts. Gods, he thought, I feel like a freaking girl. He felt uncomfortable with Gaea's voice just popping in on his mind, but sometimes, he wanted to give in to her requests.

No, Percy. You won't give in. Do it for your family. For Annabeth. This was his constant reminder to his self. He's not giving in without a fight.

Oh, really now, Perseus? What if I told you that you don't stand a chance against one of the demigods on board?Gaea had said.

Oh, gods. Not this again, Percy thought. Would you just SHUT THE FREAK UP?!

Not a chance, Perseus. I will not 'shut the freak up' unless you listen to what I'll say.

Silence.

What do you want, Dirt Lady?

I do not want anything from you. I am only going to tell you about Jupiter's son.

Percy scowled. Sure, he didn't—still doesn't—fully trust Jason Grace, but he was able to set aside their differences and continue working as a team.

What about Jason? Percy was getting curious, and this happened rarely, since his "Seaweed Brain-ish" and oblivious side often popped up.

He is much powerful than you think he is. Much stronger. Someday, you may not be able to protect your friends, and he'll be their savior.

And your point is…? Percy thought. He did not really understand the Primordial deity's statement.

Gaea chuckled deeply. You do not get the meaning of it, do you, puny demigod?

Huh? What meaning?

That Jason Grace would, sometime in the future, steal your friends from you, including your dear Annabeth. That he can protect them from any harm that'll come their way. Unlike you.

What she said had stung Percy hard. She triggered something that was way too pushed back in his mind—his initial loathing towards Jason. No, it wasn't because he looked similar to the late son of Hermes—with the blond hair and blue eyes—, but rather because he seemed too…perfect. Too royal and absolutely a leader—like what a Roman praetor should be. Something Percy wasn't. Sure, he had lead the campers in the Battle of Manhattan, fought some of the Titans, battled several monsters and fellow demigods, but he didn't do it alone. He didn't have this aura of leadership—he thinks Annabeth had that part.

Yet, he still had this certain feeling (was it jealousy, envy?) and he was certain it was not a positive one. For once in his life, Gaea said a sensible remark to him. Percy never imagined that he would fall into the bait of the enemy (the greatest and probably meanest since Kronos).

But he still did.

-Aw, it's the end of the cool flashback-

Percy was angry at his self. They cannot afford to lose trust of one another. It's the one thing that binds them together. Yet, he was the first one to break this unwritten and unspoken rule of not breaking their trusts. And they call me the loyal one here, he thought, feeling slightly disdain at his self.

Though, all that's fully broken and lost can never be mended. Maybe, he said to himself, just maybe, time would fix this mess.

JASON'S POV

Jason woke up abruptly from his eventful nap. He was still sitting on the comfy chair in the game room. Apparently, the others who were there recently have gone elsewhere. Probably to eat or socialize or something, he thought.

Though, Jason's mind was still on Juno's reminder-slash-warning-slash-clues of someone who is coming. Juno said something about Chicago and potions, he pondered. I think we came across someone in Chicago last time…

Frank and Hazel came into the room while talking amongst themselves. Jason noticed that Leo was not with them, but decided not to ask.

He began to focus again as Piper and Annabeth came.

"Guys, we have some news. Hey! Where's Leo?" asked Piper breathlessly.

Frank, Hazel and Jason looked at them. It is evident that something happened while Piper and Annabeth went away.

Suddenly, the whole warship leaned forward. They stumbled.

"What the—?!" "Oh my gods!" "What in Hades?!" shouted the demigods.

"Hello, everyone," came Leo's voice. "Supreme Commander of the Argo II speaking."

Jason rolled his eyes. Give it to Leo for praising himself, he thought.

Leo continued, "So, yeah. We had a little problem. I sensed it right after our parents- er, I mean, the pay rents. Yeah, the wind spirits need our pay for renting the sky."

They got warnings, too, Jason realized. But what in Pluto's underwear were the pay rents about?

He turned to Piper instead for a more sensible conversation. "What news did you have for us?"

"You have warnings, don't you?" Annabeth asked quickly. They nodded solemnly.

"Yes, we have," said Leo as he came back.

"I realized something, though." Hazel stood up. "Do not listen to her voice... It's Gaea."

"Gaea's…voice?" Piper asked. "That's bad."

"How bad?" questioned Frank urgently.

"Oh no. No, no, no. That is what mom meant! It's CHARMSPEAK!" Piper whisper-yelled.

"Wait, what do you mean with 'it's charmspeak'? Gaea's using your mother's powers in order to tear us seven apart?" Jason asked.

Aphrodite's daughter nodded. "She may be using it now towards one of us. By the way, where's Percy?"

Annabeth spoke up, "I think he's still in his room. You…don't think Gaea might be charmspeaking him, do you?"

"There might be a possibility, but let's just hope it's not gonna happen, okay?" Hazel said while rubbing Annabeth's back comfortingly.

A moment of heavy silence enveloped them until Leo spoke up.

"Anyone wants pizza? I have bacon and cheese. Hmm? Anyone?"

Jason did not know that Leo had processed that Gaea shouldn't be able to reach them. However, she might command the wind spirits to do something against them.

That is something the Six didn't know, that the damage was done on Percy Jackson.

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