Will was waiting in the living room on Saturday morning, dressed in jeans and t-shirt. The pink phone rang and he picked up.
I really need to take this pink case and put something less girly.
I like the pink case!
You like EVERYTHING pink!
"Hello?"
"WIIILLYYYY!!! We're on our way! TO INFINITY AND BEYOND!!"
Will could hear the arguing happening on the other side.
"Leo, give me the phone!"
"Here we have the dwarf Slender Man!"
"I'm SO gonna kill you, Valdez"
"The little mermaid!"
"Valdez!"
"Mars almighty! Percy, focus on the road!"
"Don't worry, Percy. I'll kill Valdez, very painfully. You don't need to bother"
"Any wonder why I call him the dwarf Slender Man?"
"Leo, that's enough, give me the phone!"
"We have, of course, Mr. Awesome McShizzle... AAAARRRGH, Brother Bear is crushing me, HELP!"
Will could hear the phone being dropped, something happen, someone curse. And someone scream like a little girl.
"Hi, Will? This is Frank. We'll be there in a minute, you can wait outside. No, Nico, don't kill Leo! Leo, let go of Percy's hair! Percy, foc..."
The call was cut off.
What are the chances of they getting in an accident before arriving?
I say pretty good.
***
Tell me again, WHY we can't kill this guy?
Because we would be arrested.
We can make it look like an accident.
And because when the girls found out, they're going to kill US.
You mean, IF they found out.
"WIIIILLYYYY!"
If. If is good.
***
The travel to Jason's mansion was hellish. Let's just say the only reason Leo got there alive was because Percy was driving, so Frank sat on the passenger seat and wouldn't let him kill Leo. And Will sat in the back seat between Nico and Leo to prevent the same thing. When they got out of the car, Jason was looking from one to another with confusion. He turned to Percy.
"I thought you're going to bring Leo"
"I did bring him. And be thankful I didn't throw him out of the car in the middle of the road"
"That bad?"
Leo screamed: "LET'S START THIS PARTYYYYY!"
And just ran off. The others looked at each other. Jason asked what everyone was thinking.
"Does he know he's here so he can shut the eletricity down?"
Percy shrugged.
"I don't know, just reminds me to NEVER introduce him to Claire"
Good God, that would be a disaster!
I'm afraid to imagine.
Imagine them with karaoke!
Will shivered at imagining this scenario. Frank was puzzled.
"Wait, who is Claire?"
"Trish's friend"
Nico's question was laced with confusion and a little dread.
"What's so bad about her?"
Will answered.
"Let's just say, she's almost a female version of Leo. Now imagine them together"
They all shuddered. Jason got back to the subject.
"Not that I'm not happy at seeing all of you, but... what are you doing here?"
Percy answered ticking his fingers.
"I was going to bring Leo, so I thought about bringing Frank, which was a good idea since he probably saved Leo's life from me and Nico. Hazel asked Annabeth to ask me to bring Nico and make sure he stays in the sun. And Piper asked Annabeth to ask me to bring Will because she was afraid he would go insane if he had to spend another day with the girls"
I was about to go insane!
So much drama.
Actually, I might go insane with just you in my head!
So get out of here!
Nico snorted: "Whatever, I'm going inside"
Will grabbed him by the back of his shirt before he could take a second step.
"Nope. You're staying outside, in the sun, getting vitamin D"
"I don't want to stay in the sun"
Will started dragging Nico backwards.
"Too bad, this is sister's AND doctor's orders"
"Really!? AGAIN with the doctor's orders??"
"You'll follow doctor's orders or I'll make sure to convince Leo to think of YOU as his main target today"
"Fine!"
Some sun would be good for him. He's too pale.
I know.
***
It was clear Jason had no idea how to deal with the party that showed up on his doorstep. Percy was holding a pot.
"I brought cookies"
Frank got suddenly interested.
"Your mom's cookies?"
"Peter's mom's cookies, but they're almost identical"
Frank took it from Percy and opened.
"They're blue, I think they're completely identical"
"Jason! Where are my tacos??"
***
Leo was doing something in the electrical box, on John's wall, while the others were sitting in chairs they brought from the inside, eating cookies. Jason started a conversation.
"So, Leo, how is life going?"
"Amazing! Except for my stalker"
Percy was incredulous.
"You have a stalker?"
"Yes, it's a girl that loves me and won't stay away from me. The problem is, instead of admitting, she says I'M stalking her! She even threatned getting a restraining order against me"
Percy shook his head like he couldn't believe, Jason was smiling condescending. Frank looked pensive for some other reason and Nico was playing with a ring from his host. Will was just feeling happy with the familiarity.
Why they're not looking at me with desire?
What?
Why they're not looking at me with desire?
Why would they?
Because I'm beautiful and hot. So why they're not looking?
Because they know I'M here. And they have their own girlfriends.
But I'm hot!
And if you ask the guys, so are their girlfriends.
Not as hot as me!
It may come as a surprise for you, but some guys wants more in a girlfriend than being hot.
Like what?
Be loyal. Kind. Smart. Happy...
I was happy before you ruined my life!
Do you want me to continue?
Yes.
So stop interrupting!! Trustful. Pleasant. Polite. Confident. Sassy...
I'm confident and sassy!
No, you're self absorbed and annoying.
No, I'm not!
Percy asked Jason.
"So, what's John's background? What's the tale behind this mansion, awesome car..."
"Batman's butler!"
"Shut up, Leo! Well, his mother, as expected, was an actress. She met some fancy businessman, twice. And got pregant on both times. Around four years ago she died, and John became the only heir. He has a lawyer to be in charge of everything"
Oooohhh, an heir... I need to get to know John.
Stop being so shallow!
Percy finished his cookie before asking.
"And he trusts this lawyer?"
"Yes, because he checks every single transition. John has a good knowledge of finances"
Frank spoke up next.
"I thought you said his mother got pregnant twice"
"He has a sister, Thalita"
Nico raised his eyebrows.
"So... Thalia"
"Yes, but she's not a Hunter here"
"She'll love me!"
"She's 26 years old, Leo"
"Oh! I guess she'll have to wait a few years for me, so she won't get arrested. It's okay, I understand. I would wait for her too, if it wasn't so unfair"
Frank was looking at Leo a little perplexed.
"How this would be unfair?"
"Well, since I'll be with Thalia in a few years..."
Jason corrected.
"Thalita"
"I'll call her Thals"
Percy smirked.
"Thalia would kill you if she heard you calling her Thals. And I was going to pay to watch it. Maybe sell tickets"
Nico turned to Percy.
"I would buy front row"
Leo threw a piece of taco in Nico's head and ignore his death glare. Frank and Will grabbed Nico when he tried to launch at Leo. Leo continued as if Nico was not fighting his way to him, and being hold back by Frank, Will and Percy.
"Anyway. So, until there, I have to be free for all the girls, it wouldn't be fair to deprive them of Mr. McShizzle so early"
Percy let go of Nico, which cause Frank and Will to have a little trouble holding him back.
He's strong. I wasn't expecting this.
Hey.
Hey.
Talk to me.
I'm a little busy right now!
Percy crossed his arms and looked at Leo a little angry.
"Leo..."
"Hum?"
"What about Calypso?"
Leo sighed and his shoulders dropped. His voice was sad when he spoke again.
"I would trade everything to get back to her. It's easy for you, guys, your girlfriends crossed here too"
Jason's face was showing sympathy.
"Are you sure Calypso didn't cross?"
Leo shrugged.
"If she did, I have no idea where to find her. I'm getting too sentimental for this party, give me another taco, with extra sauce!"
Will let go of Nico, who had calmed down, but was still holding his arm, just in case. Percy just shook his head.
"Getting back on track, where is his sister?"
"She had a fight with their mother, and left. She got back in touch with John a couple of years ago, mostly just to say she was still alive. She's leaving and working for her 'godmother' in a way. All John knows is that this 'godmother' answers by 'Miss Maiden'"
"So... Artemis"
"Apparently"
Who is Artemis again?
Goddess of the hunt, the animals, and sometimes the moon.
Oh, okay.
And leader of the Hunt.
Which is...?
A group of girls who hunt monsters side by side with the goddess, wolfs and hunting birds, being faster, stronger and immortals.
Sounds fun.
And also sworn off boys.
For how long?
Forever.
What!? Oh, no no no. That doesn't sounds fun. At all.
***
"Leo, are you sure you know what you're doing?"
"Yes"
"The lights will turn off when I want to?"
"With the push of a button"
"From all the neighboorhood?"
"For the hundreth time, YES"
"And not blink in morse code saying 'Leo is awesome'?"
"Frank, why didn't you say that earlier? It's an awesome idea!"
"That you can use in another occasion, but for now, I just want them to turn off"
"They will"
"And there is no way this could be traced back to here?"
"Nope"
Percy asked: "So with this, everything is set?"
Jason nodded: "Yes"
"Are you SURE?"
"YES. So you can all go home"
"What? You mean the party is over?"
"There was never a party, Leo"
"Of course there is! I'm a party"
Percy sighed and crossed his arms.
"Let me guess, I have to drive him back?"
"Please"
"Frank, Will and Nico..."
Nico took a step back.
"No way! I refuse to get in a car with Leo again, unless you need someone to push him in the middle of a road"
I'm with the sick pale weirdo!
Stop calling him that!
Percy spent a moment to consider it.
"That's a good idea"
Jason looked at Percy sideways.
"Piper would kill you"
"And Annabeth would kill her and this weren't going to be over"
Jason smiled.
"Not such a good idea now"
"Actually, Nico, I was going to say that I'll drive Leo first and then come back to pick you. And Jason, just let me know when you want to set the next class"
Will asked: "Class?"
"I'm teaching him how to drive. Driving is this world is a necessity, since he can't ride the wind anymore"
Leo pouted and spoke with a baby voice.
"Own, is Supergirl stuck on the ground?"
Nico looked at Jason.
"I can kill him for you, if you want"
"No. Doesn't matter how crazy it might sounds after today, but I think I would honestly miss this crazy guy"
Percy laughed.
"He said 'think'. It means he's not sure"