LEO
It has been 4 months since we defeated Gaea. That means 7 months since I left Calypso. Everyone already got their gift from the gods. It was only me and I already know what I want. I want to see her, to feel her, to hear her, to smell her. I want her to be happy, to be free, to never suffer. I want to be with Calypso. Yeah, that's right I am in love with an immortal daughter of a Titan that the gods hate. But I will do everything in my power to free her from that island, to show her this beautiful world when the evil has been destroyed.
" Hey Leo, the gods want you. Remember 600th floor and avoid everyone." Percy said as he walked into the Hephastus cabin. Percy just got back from Olympus. The gods asked us to get our gifts one by one. No one knows why, though.
" Ok Percy, thanks." I thanked him as I smiled. I couldn't wait. I will convince the gods to set her free. They know that I promised on the river Stynx and will fulfill that promise, even if it kills me.
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I entered the elevator and took out the card for the botton to appear, when it did I pressed it . I watched the doors closed and I waited. I listened to the song 'Stayin' Alive' which did not seem aproppriate since i might get blown to pieces today.
The doors opened and I walked out. The view was amazing, magnificent-no. No words could describe it. If a mortal looked at it they would probably say it was a place for the gods, which it is but that's not the point.
I walked and opened the doors. I could hear the gods arguing, but when don't they? The room fell silent when the door closed with a loud 'BAM'. I walked toward the front, staring right at the throne of Zeus, where he sat.
Zeus, Athena, Hermes and Poseidon had a perfect poker face. Ares, Dionysus and Demeter looked like they ate cow intestines and a whole pack of sour candy. Artemis, Apollo, Hephaestus, Aphrodite had a smile. Hera did too but I knew that it was fake.
I bowed and continued to stare straight at Zeus trying to hide how scared and nervous I was.
" Leo Valdez, son of Hephaestus. Today, we will provide you with whatever reward you wish. This reward is our 'thank you' for helping us put Gaea back to sleep and saving the world. Now, what may you desire?" said Zeus, his poker face still remaining.
" Lord Zeus, I know that you may not like my wish but if you can offer immortalaty to any one then I know you could this. I wish for Calypso to be realeased from Ogygia and come with me to stay at Camp Half-Blood."
Every single face dropped to a frown. Aphrodite, though, smiled widely. As if she knew why I wanted to free Calypso, she probably did know with her being the goddess of love and all.
" What? Did I hear correctly? Are we talking about the same person here? Calypso? Daughter of Atlas, the Titan? No way!-"
" I apolagyze for interrupting Lord Zeus but I believe Calypso has suffered for more than enough time. She only took the Titan's side beacuse she wanted to make her father proud. How would you feel if Jason or any of your sons or daughters didn't take your side in a very important war? I assure you she has had 3000 years to think about everything she has done. She already knows what the gods can do, she wouldn't dare fight against you." I said. I was determined to free her.
" My son is right Zeus. I should know I have visited countless of times. She has begged me to free her and she has assured me that she has learned her lesson even though she didn't do anything wrong. I never agreed to cursing her but you didn't listen." Hephaestus defended me. I turned my head to him and mouthed a thanks.
" Lord Zeus I do believe that Percy Jackson did ask you to realese Calypso when he saved the world from Kronos. I am too asking you to please release her." I begged. Poseidon smilied at the mention of Percy. I could see the pride in his eyes.
" Valdez, you don't understand. Calypso is cursed because she bretayed the gods even though she wasn't in our side in the first place. The point is she is a very dangerous daughter of a Titan. We can't forgive her." Zeus insisted.
" I do understand Lord Zeus but let me make you a deal. Take me to Ogygia and I will give Calypso a choice: she can either stay on the island forever, or she can give up her immortality and be with me in Camp Half-Blood. She can't possibly go against you when she is mortal, now can she?" I asked Zeus.
" No, she can't. Alright, young demigod, I shall provide you with your reward. But remember, this choice you are giving her, it is all up to her. If she decides to stay on the island we will not provide you with another reward. Do you undertand, Leo Valdez?" Zeus asked.
"Yes, I understand." I answered. Zeus nodded and looked at Poseidon.
" Leo, take the Argo II and Festus ( Leo fixed Festus in 4 months) to Ogygia. Go by sea, my waters will guide you. When you get there, Hermes will appear and give her the choice. If she chooses to leave the island we will allow her to leave with everything she would like to take. Hermes will provide you with supplies and a note to Chiron. We will take her immortality 6 days after she arrives at Camp Half-Blood, just incase she changes her mind or she proves herself to the gods that she is not a threat. But, Leo you must go alone, not with Percy, not with Jason or Piper or Hazel, no one. We will try our best to keep you away from monsters. This is a very dangerous mission. Do you understand our rules and directions?" Poseidon asked. I nodded and said I understood.
Then, out of nowhere Aphrodite started squealing and saying how adorable me and Calypso's relationship was and how she is so giving us her blessing and what poeple do for love. Blah, blah, blah. I wasn't listening, I was so overwhelmed with happiness and excitement that I was surprised I wasn't jumping around.
" Aphodite, that's enough. Leo your journey starts tomorrow, get to Camp and get ready. Remember don't tell anyone about this except Chiron and make sure he doesn't tell anyone or we will be in big trouble." said Zeus.
" Wait, why?" I asked.
" Your friends will worry and the journey will take long so they will go out and try to find you. There are still monsters running around, so too many powerful demigods with a great scent will atract trouble and we don't want that." Hera said.
" Right, of course" I answered.
" Alright, Leo Valdez son of Hephaestus we will reward you with what you wish even if that is to free an immortal, dangerous, powerful daughter of a Titan, the gods' swornn enemy, from her curse in an island that no one can find twice, then that we shall do. You are dismissed." Zeus waved his hand with a bored expression. I bowed and thanked them.
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When I got to Camp I immeadiatly started packing. I tried to avoid people and their questions. I didn't have time for that now, I have to save the girl I love.
When I was done packing it was time for dinner. I ate alone and as fast as I could. I had to tell Chiron about my wish. I walked to the Big House. I opened the door and I met Chiron's eyes. He first looked chocked but then smiled.
" Oh, Leo. What brings you here?" he asks.
" Well, its about my reward for helping saving the world. You know today I went to Olympus to ask for it, right?" I asked. Chiron noded and waited for me to continue.
" The gods wanted me to warn you that I would not be here for a while and that they want you to make sure non of the campers, especially my friends, to worry about it."
" If I may ask, why won't you be here?" Chiron asked as he weeled his wheel chair behind his desk and offered me a seat. I sat down and explained everything from me meeting Calypso to the gods agreeing with my wish.
" I will try my best to make sure no one goes after you and I won't tell them why. Leave tomorrow before anyone awakes so we don't raise any suspicions. See you in a while Leo and good luck."
" See you in a while Chiron" I said as I left.
Everyone was already sleeping. I quietly walked to the Hephaestus cabin.
I put the covers over my body and smiled at the thought of finally fulfilling my promise.Don't worry Calypso, I'm coming for you, I thought. I fell asleep dreaming of seeing Calypso again.
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