Jason looked around the dimly lit room, the walls lined with strange tools and machinery. The faint hum of power resonated through the air. "What is this place?" he asked, his voice filled with curiosity.

"This is where we'll find—"

Before he could finish, a cold, robotic voice echoed through the room, cutting him off. "Who dares come to the mighty operating room?"

Jason raised an eyebrow, clearly amused by the ominous tone. "Well, this should be interesting," he muttered, almost to himself.

Percy, on the other hand, instinctively reached for his sword. "I don't like this," he whispered, eyes narrowing as he scanned the room for the source of the voice.

Suddenly, a small figure burst into the room. A short Latino man with curly brown hair, clad in overalls and a tool belt, made a dramatic entrance, flames dancing in his hands. The fiery display was impressive—until he tripped over his own feet and tumbled to the ground with a loud thud.

The flames flickered out as he sat up, rubbing his head. "I meant to do that," he quipped with a grin, his eyes twinkling with mischief. "No need to get all heated about it."

Jason chuckled, crossing his arms. "Nice entrance, Leo."

Leo grinned wider. "Thanks! I've been practicing my fire acrobatics. Clearly still working on the landing, though."

"So what brings you here?"

"Percy needs some advice for his quest."

"Advice?" Leo's robot voice activated with a dramatic tone.

"Indeed. Young man, advice is costly. To be precise, I require the head of Medusa, a drop of drakon's blood, and a pinch of salt."

Percy glanced at Leo with a smirk and replied, "Well, I've got the head of Medusa and the drakon's blood, but I'm afraid I couldn't find any salt."

Jason joined in with a grin and said, "Oh, wise Supreme Leader of Bunker 9, surely you can make an exception for a pinch of salt. Or do we need to embark on a quest for that too?"

Leo smirked and said, "Ah, the presence of Jason has Graced me, and that's more than enough."

Jason gave him a deadpan look.

Leo tilted his head and said, "Alright, enough jokes. Tell me about the quest."

Percy began recounting the prophecy to Leo.

"Oof, that's not good," Leo said, his brow furrowing. "So, who's the third?"

Jason shifted uncomfortably. "That's why we came to you."

Leo nodded thoughtfully. "Both of you need to trust the third member completely. They should have tactical knowledge and the ability to keep you two in check, especially since you're both children of the Big Three."

Percy looked puzzled. "How do you know all this?"

Leo flashed a grin. "I have cameras."

He then grew more serious. "The prophecy mentions three of you heading to the Titans, but it also says you need to go west first to seek a seer's help. You might end up finding your third questmate on the way."

He fidgeted with a small mechanical device, creating a series of intricate movements and whirring noises.

Leo took a break and scratched his head, looking a bit puzzled. "I'm a little confused, though. The prophecy doesn't mention a deadline. That could mean you have some flexibility with when you start your journey or how you find your third member. "

Percy nodded, "Thanks for the advice, Leo. I appreciate it."

Leo gave a reassuring smile. "No problem at all. There's a pool nearby where you can relax for a bit. I'll hold Jason back for a while to have a talk with him."

As Percy walked away, Leo turned to Jason with a serious expression. "So, where do I even begin?" he asked, his tone laced with concern.

"First off, I just want to say I missed you, man," he said, his voice carrying a mix of warmth and hurt.

Jason met Leo's gaze with a heavy sigh. "I'm sorry for leaving you in a tough spot, I missed you too." he said, his voice tinged with regret.

"These circumstances aren't good, Jason", Leo began.

"What if Percy dies on this quest?" he asked quietly.

Jason's eyes hardened with resolve. "I won't let that happen," he said firmly.

Leo's expression grew serious. "The prophecy mentions a 'sea of death,' and wording like that is crucial," he said.

"Fate won't stop me from protecting Percy," Jason declared with determination.

Leo agreed, accepting Jason's resolve,

"Annabeth and Piper are strong candidates for the quest."

"And you?" Jason asked.

"I'll think about it," Leo said. "I'm tied up with a large project at the moment."

"Go ask Percy what he thinks," Leo suggested.

As he spoke, Leo pulled up a surveillance camera, revealing Percy, who had been sitting underwater—thanks to his ability to breathe beneath the surface—for a while now.