Disclaimer: Do I own PJO or HoO? Is Rick Riordan a thirteen year old girl from the south? That's your answer.

It was a month after the Giant War. Frank was the only one of the seven who'd died. He'd told Hazel, "I have to close the doors from the other side. I know it. My grandmother told me that Hera said I was destined to die. I'm sorry." Hazel still got upset over it sometimes. She always turned out fine though, because Leo was there for her. He wasn't Sammy's great-grandson anymore. He was Leo. Just Leo. Funny, hyperactive, cute Leo. They were together now. Leo explained the ways of the modern world to her. He had to explain an iPhone-Hephaestus made special chips to insert in technology so they wouldn't attract monsters-, chicken nugget, and other processed foods and electronics.

Now, the two were walking in New York. Hazel decided to stay full time at Camp Half-Blood to be with Leo since never had many friends at Camp Jupiter anyway. Jason and Piper alternated between the two. People at camp still had random little celebrations and Hazel had to get away and Leo went with her. Hazel couldn't celebrate knowing lives had been lost. She only went to the party for the seven of the prophecy. It was required, of course, as they wanted to honor them as a team.

The couple was still somewhat shy together but they were making progress. Leo's joking always helped. All of a sudden, a bright light enveloped Leo and when it died down, a baby was there with a note on top. Hazel, being a bullied child in her past, could not stand to see a baby on the ground and automatically picked him up. She cradled him in one arm as she read the note.

Dear Hazel,

The adorable little baby you are holding is Leo!

Hazel gasped and looked down at the child in her arm. He saw her looking and smiled then went back to looking confused. She decided to read aloud for his sake.

I noticed your relationship is moving along quite slowly, so I decided to help speed it up a bit. I've turned him to a three month old. You'll have to care for him until I turn him back. I'm not telling when! Have fun!

Love,

The Beautiful Aphrodite 3

Leo looked sort of aggravated and Hazel giggled at his expression. He turned to her and rolled his eyes. Then she remembered something bad.

"Oh no," Hazel muttered.

Leo looked at her confused.

"I have no idea how to take care of children. I was an only child and I don't have a mother to ask…"

Leo just smiled his mischievous smile like he didn't care.

"Let's see…what to do? Camp is too far away to go to and I'm hungry. I know!" Hazel exclaimed, "Mrs. Jackson told me I could come by whenever I wanted. Maybe she'll let me stay for a while…?"

Leo rolled his eyes again.

"What do you think?"

Leo just raised an eyebrow.

"Not helping…"

She decided to go and started on the horribly long-two blocks-walk to Percy's apartment.