So. That last chapter was, uh, interesting wasn't it? I'm sure there were mixed reactions. For example: "I knew it!" or "I did not see that coming!" or even "Wait, what just happened?" Just out of curiosity, how many of you did know Perry's secret? Pretty please review your answer.

First off, Obsessivebookdiva, you are hilarious. I just love your comment. blue287, ha ha, good for you! Gold star!

Another thing. My friend has been trying to find this story, so I'm just gonna put an inside joke in here so she knows that she found it. *ahem* Purple.

Discalimer: All characters mentioned in this story with the exception of Perry belong to Rick Riordan. Perry is an original character but all other characters mentioned do not belong to me.

All right, LET US FORGE AHEAD IN OUR FEAT!

Perry's POV

"What do you mean, 'you're a siren?'" I ask fiercely. "Those things from the Odyssey?"

"Yeah, those exactly," Nico replies. "When you think about it, its logical."

"Its logical that I'm a man-eating, nightmarish, demonic beast?" I yell as a new wave of tears floods my eyes. I had been fighting monsters since my dad left me in Rome. It was always them or me in battle. I had never given it a second thought. Now I was one of them. I had always known that I was different, but I never thought that I would be so horrible.

"Perry, calm down," Hazel starts to say.

"Don't tell me to calm down!" I shout, the tears streaking down my face. "This can't be possible. I am not a monster. I am not one of them. I can't be. I just can't." I bury my face in my hands and let the tears flow while I sob my heart out. No one tries to comfort me. How can you comfort something when they just received news like that? They're probably all afraid of me. I would be.

"Wait," Franks says. "If Perry's dad is a human, and her mom is a siren," I flinch at the word but don't interrupt his thought. "Then how did they... you know."

The room is quiet for a minute, aside from my weeping. Jason butts in. "Well, maybe her dad-"

"Guys! I'm already embarrassed enough! Could we please not talk about my conception?" I bawl. The boys go silent.

I hear someone walk over by me. Piper announces, "I think we should all go to bed. It's been a pretty busy night." I hear almost everyone leave in an awkward manner, careful to avoid stepping too close to me. Piper, however, stays with me. She kneels down next to me. "Hey, are you going to be all right?" she whispers.

I look at her with a tear stained face and try my hardest to make my nod look genuine. Truth is, I have no idea if I'll be okay. This is the worst thing that has ever happened to me. I have never been loved my my father and he abandoned me. I never knew who my mother was, and that's traumatic enough. But then I come on this boat. The people here except me. I make some friends and I'm pretty sure I've developed some feelings for someone here. But in a single second, all of that love and friendship that I desperately needed was taken away from me. I don't think I'll be "all right."

"Okay then. Do you want me to walk you to your room?" Piper asks. Though she is trying to be friendly, no amount of courtesy could hide the fear in her eyes. I shake my head. Piper nods and goes down the stairs like all the others.

I let out a sigh and run my hands through my hair and breakdown.

Leo's POV

Defeated. Defeated is the only emotion I feel. Not sadness from seeing my mother again, or fear from sharing a boat with a monster. I just feel like giving up. With everything that's been going on; Percy and Annabeth, Perry, maintaining the ship; it feels like there isn't much else I can do.

After everyone leaves the deck, Perry and I are alone. I sit opposite of her and watch her cry, unsure of what to do or say. With every sob she emits, I feel like breaking down myself. It truly hurts to see her like this, even though she's been keeping a secret from us the entire time she has been on board. She's still a friend, but I'm not sure if I'll be able to look at her the same way again.

After a while, her crying is reduced to heavy breathing. She wipes her eyes and looks up to see me for the first time. I stares at me in surprise. "You've been here the whole time?" she asks quietly.

I want to say something, but my voice doesn't work.

She stares at her hands. "I'm sorry. About lying to you. I should have told what I was from the beginning. I'm so sorry."

I want to tell her that its okay, or say something comforting, or say anything at all. I open my mouth, but nothing comes out.

She stands up to leave. "I'll leave as soon as my arm heals." She starts towards the stairs.

"Perry," I call to her. She continues to walk away. "Perry, wait." I follow her down the stairs and see her head to her room. I run to catch up with her. Just when she opens he door to her bedroom, I put my arm in front of her, blocking her way. "Leo, let me through," she demands, but she doesn't sound too much like she wants to be alone. I try to catch her eye, but she refuses to look at me.

Why did I stop her? I don't know what to say. How do you respond to something like this? Well, there is always one question that can never go wrong. "Um," I start nervously, "do you wanna talk about it?"

Though Perry doesn't look at me, I can tell her expression changed. "Do I want to talk about it?" she asks a bit mockingly.

I shrug. "Well, I guess its better to talk about your feelings instead of crying them out." She stays quiet. "Perry? I'll talk with you, if you want."

Perry takes in a deep breath and lets out a huge sigh. "I guess you're right." She walks over to the dinning table and sits down. I join her and take the seat next to hers. "Its just... It seems my life is just one big mistake after another. My parents abandoned me and I've never had friends. Then I come here. This place is the first home I've had in years. And then of course this big surprise comes along and ruins it for me."

"I can relate. After my mom died, I ran away six times. I never had much of a home either until I got to camp. And what do you mean ruins it for you? We still want you here," I console.

"You trust a monster to not kill you in your sleep?" I asks critically.

"You've never given us a reason not to trust you. If you were going to kill us, you would've done it already," I tease. Perry makes a small smile. "And don't call yourself a monster."

She looks down at her hands folded on her lap. She says in the smallest voice, "But I am a monster."

I look at her with concern. "Perry, I've seen and fought real monsters. Trust me, you aren't a one of them."

"Leo, you say me. I hurt everyone, emotionally at least. You almost drowned because of me. I am-"

"Perry," I say in a stern tone. I lift her chin with my finger to make her face me. Her black eyes glow in the darkness. "You are not a monster."

We stay like that for a few moments longer. Perry whispers, "Thank you."

Before I even know what is happening, her lips are on my cheek. She lingers for a moment while I freeze under her in shock. Sure, I might be a ladies man, but I've never had a girl actually do this. She pulls away with a small smile. The tips of my ears catch fire. Perry looks at them and gets a smug look on her face. "Do I make you nervous, Valdez?"

I try to protest, but what I want to say comes out as, "I-I, you... you just..."

Her smile grows wider. "Goodnight, Leo." With that, she leaves for her bedroom, leaving me alone to process what just happened. Perry just kissed my cheek. Perry just kissed me. I feel my both of my ears catch on fire entirely. After the realization hits me I smile. "Point one for the Team Leo."

I head up the stairs and back to my control room.

A/N: Ta da! What did ya think? I'm kinda pleased with how this turned out. Leo's all cute when he's nervous.

Well, it would be a fine thing to get some reviews. I would love some constructive criticism. Anything to make the story better, you know?

All righty then, I do believe my work here is done. I shall see you all soon, hopefully.

Secretchica put!