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Hazel looked around searching for Percy and Jason. They seemed to have disappeared. She was so sure that they were going to win; she had wanted to see their faces when they won. But they weren't even in sight. She asked Frank but he replied that he didn't know. She asked Piper and she told her that he had gone somewhere with Leo.

Leo? Where was he? Oh, there he is, Hazel thought as she saw Leo making his way through the crowd. "Leo!" She called out to him.

Leo turned to face her. Instead of his usual cheeky grin he had a grave face. Hazel frowned. She had never seen Leo in that grim mood as yet.

"What's up, Leo?" Hazel asked.

"Hazel, can you bring all the others here. I mean, Piper, Frank, Nico and Reyna. As soon as possible, please."

"Why?" Hazel asked, confused.

Before Leo could reply, the voice of the host was heard from the speakers announcing the winners. "The votes have been collected and counted. The three prizes have their number of votes quite close to each other. Seems like it's been a hard decision for the audience. So, on the third place we have… Jason Grace!" There was a round of applause and Hazel cheered.

Leo tried to catch her attention but Hazel swatted his hands away. "On the second place we have… Piper McLean!" Piper squealed from somewhere in the crowd and was greeted by cheers. Hazel applauded for her friend and cheered.

"And the last but not the least. The first prize is a tie between… Percy Jackson and Calypso Atlas!" Cheers exploded from the crowd. Hazel screamed loudly and turned to Leo, saying, "All of our friends won!"

Leo nodded and gave a smile at her enthusiasm. "Listen Hazel, I want you to listen carefully." Hazel listened, waiting. "Bring the others to my room. You know where my room is, right?" Hazel answered in the affirmative. "Great, bring them all to my room. No one should be left out."

"But why? I'll explain afterwards. But trust me and do what I say. If the door is locked, knock two times and then three times. If it's not, call me." Hazel nodded and went to find all the other.

Leo himself went to find Thalia. He soon found her with Dylan. Standing some distance away he tried to catch Thalia's eyes. When finally, Thalia did look at him she frowned. Leo was gesturing her to come to him with his hands. He hadn't even spoken to her since they came on this trip. Why would he want to talk to her?

Still, Leo was an old friend. A fight with Annabeth didn't mean she should shut him out. Telling Dylan that she was coming in a moment, she followed Leo, who had turned and was walking to a safer place where Dylan couldn't see them.

When he stopped, Thalia neared him, asking, "What?"

"Look, Thalia," he said, determined to say all he wanted. "Do you trust me?"

"Yes, I do," Thalia said, a bit confused. "But why are you asking me that like this?"

"If you trust me, please listen to me and go to my room, right now. I'm bringing the others, too. Just do what I say."

"And leave the party?" She shook her head in disbelief. "Are you kidding me? When I'm having so much fun with Dylan?"

"Listen to me Thalia. I know what I'm doing." Leo said, a bit impatiently. "I promise, this is not a joke or a dare or anything. This is serious. Please go to my room right now and I'll explain everything."

"Okay." Thalia said. "But you'd better. If this is a joke, you gonna have it from me."

"Okay, yeah, whatever. I'll cover go fast to the lift." Leo said.

"I don't know what the fuss is all about. Seriously." Thalia said, but not questioning him anymore. She slid out and entered the lift.

"Straight to my room, okay?" He said, giving her the keys.

"Okay," Thalia said, rolling her eyes.

"And lock the door. Don't let anyone enter. Only open the door if someone knocks two times and three times. Okay?"

"Okay. Gee. I don't even know why I'm doing this." Thalia said, looking every bit confused as she was.

The lift door closed and Leo heaved a sigh. At least Thalia was safe now. Or will be, at least. He went back in the hall and saw Hazel gathering everyone up and going towards the lift. Now, where had Calypso gotten to?

Someone tapped on his shoulder. He turned around and smiled. "Calypso! I was just thinking about you. Listen, we're going to my room. Jason and Percy have gone to Luke's room to solve matters."

Calypso smiled. "I knew you wouldn't break your promise. Thank you so much."

"Hey, no thanks. What are boyfriends for?" Leo grinned at her. "If I am, that is."

"Of course you are my boyfriend, you idiot." Calypso ruffled his hair. "I love you."

"I love you too, Sunshine." Leo and Calypso went to the lift but they just missed it. "Oh, dam. Looks like we 're gonna be taking the stairs."

He turned to the stairs just opposite to the lift and started climbing, followed closely by Calypso. He only stopped when he saw a body lying on the stairs near the second floor.

"Oh, my Gods," Calypso said, as Leo sat down to turn the boy's neck. It was Jason. "Is he dead?"

"No, still breathing. Thank the Gods. Someone must have knocked him out." Leo said, staring up at her.

"But who?"

"I don't know. Wait-" Leo paused, his eyes widening as he checked the list of suspects in his mind. Then, it dawned on Calypso, too.

"Dylan!" They both said at the same time. They heaved Jason up and lifted him carefully up the stairs till the second floor and into the lift. Leo pressed the button to the fourth. They carried him out gradually to Leo's room. They could hear faint shrieks and groans, but Leo told both himself and Calypso to move on. They reached his room and knocked two times, then three times.

Leo prayed silently to the Gods that Thalia and the others might be okay. His prayers were answered and Hazel peeped out from the door she had opened up just a crack.

"Leo! Thank goodness you're here. What-" She stopped when she saw the unconscious Jason carried by them. "Oh, my Gods."

"I'll explain," Leo said. "But first, wake Jason up."

He closed the door behind him and locked it, praying to the Gods for everything to be alright.

Okay, this chapter was just a filler… just to keep you in suspense… I know you love me guys… Prepare yourself for the next chapter in which ANNABETH MAY OR MAY NOT DIE… I'm not saying… Stay tuned to find out what happens next!