Chapter 1

*A/N: it's weird typing that again. *Sigh* Part 1 was easier. Alright, here we go. And, Mixandmingle, what?

The car ride was long and boring. It was awkward. Dan kept talking about ninjas, Leo was... Leo, Amy was calling Dan a dweeb, and Ryder was thinking about everything: how she left those Cahill's alone in her house, how Leo was sitting next to her so close she could put her head on his shoulder, and how this guy drove like a speed demon.

Demon...

"Stop the car!" Ryder yelled.

Marshal slammed on the breaks. Dan flew out of his seat and Ryder jerked forward. Leo grabbed her by her shoulder and pulled her back. Marshal spun around.

"What's wrong?" Marshal snapped.

Ryder threw herself at the door and began pulling at the handle. It was locked.

"What's wrong?" Leo asked.

"He's not a Madrigal!" Ryder said. "He's working with Gaea!"

Nico got out and yanked open the door. Ryder fell on the street, but Nico kicked her in her ribs. She grabbed her side and rolled over. Leo lunged out at Nico and tackled him. He began punching him in the face. Nico pulled his legs up and kicked Leo so hard he flew off of Nico and into the side of the Limo.

Marshal grabbed Ryder and threw her into the Limo. He slammed the door shut and grabbed Leo by the throat. He lifted him above his head. Ryder opened the door and kicked Marshal in the soft spot.

Marshal dropped Leo and felling to the ground, whimpering like a baby. Nico jumped up and grabbed Ryder. He threw her in the car with so much force, she was unconscious as she slammed into the side.

"LEO!" Amy yelled. "RUN!"

He didn't want to leave Ryder. The sight of her unconscious in the floor of the limo scared him. Do it for her, his dad's Irish accented voice said. It's the only way to save her.

Leo, with one last glance, ran back towards Ryder's house. Nico started to run after him, but soon stopped and went back to check on Marshal.

But Nico's missing, Leo thought. How could he... Gaea!

He ran faster and soon, he was out of breath. Note to self: spend more time in the Arena instead of the forge.

He slowed to a walk and soon, he was outside of Ryder's house. He opened the door and walked in, panting like a dog.

"Leo?" Jason said. "What are you doing here? I thought you went with Marshal."

Leo held up his finger has he was leaned over, hands on his knees, trying to catch his breath. "Marshal... wasn't a Madrigal."

"Excuse me?" Ian asked.

"He... worked for Gaea," Leo panted. "Ryder figured it out. Nico wasn't Nico, if you know what I mean."

"What are you talking about, Leo?" Hazel said. "He's - he's missing!"

"It was one of Gaea's minions disguised as him."

"Then where's Ryder, Amy, and Dan?" Sinead asked.

Leo looked at her and immediately, Piper knew.

"Leo?" Piper said. "Where are they?"

"I tried," Leo said sadly.

"Are they ok?" Jonah asked.

Leo eyes saddened. "Gaea has them. No, they're not ok."

Ian grew furious. "THEN WHY DIDN'T YOU HELP THEM?"

Leo stood up straight and got right in Ian's face. "I did the best I could, Brity. You weren't there to help, now were you?"

Ian was a few inches taller than Leo, and Jason knew Leo would regret this if he didn't do anything. Jason pulled Leo back, looking at Ian.

"Leo, just back off. You wouldn't want to hurt the mortal now."

Ian lunged at Jason, but Jason shoved Leo one way and jumped the other way. Ian slammed into the wall, and crumpled to the ground, holding his head.

"Now look what you idiots did!" Sinead said, helping Ian up.

"Us?" Piper said, helping Jason up. "You guys are the ones who are attacking people! We're just protecting ourselves!"

"More like dodging every blow!" Hamilton scoffed.

"Ryder knocked Samantha out!"

"It's Sinead," Sinead growled.

"I know, I just don't like you."

"Can we get out of here?" Hamilton asked, picking Ian up.

"No, you can't," a ruff voice said

Everyone turned around to see a buff biker man. He had dark military crew cut hair and dark sunglasses. A Harley with flames on the sides was parked in the middle of the living room floor. He had scars on his face like he'd been in a lot of fights.

"Hey Dad," Frank said. Ares nodded.

"You two know each other?" Jonah said, a little nervous

"He's my dad," Frank said. "Are you deaf?"

Jonah blushed.

"Athena, my idiotic smart sister, sent me here to give a message," Ares said. "She said that when the was comes, Cahill's and demigods will have to work together."

"What war?" Ian asked.

"The war to get your "friend" back." Ares smirked.

Ian's face went white. "W-w-w-w-what are you t-t-t-t-talking ab-b-b-bout?"

"So you've picked up her stutter, huh?" Ares chuckled. "Hey Leo."

Leo looked up.

"Good work. She wouldn't have made it if you would've stayed."