Percy's brain bounced to and fro, between pride that he had remembered Leo's power and horror at what was about to happen. The others 'lessons' had been horrible, but Leo was about to be burnt to a crisp. Once, on a quest, Percy had blown up a volcano, and burnt himself very badly in the process. He suddenly felt really bad for Leo. Percy also felt that after this he would tell Leo that he forgave him for firing on New Rome. Piper and Jason exchanged a look of worry; those three must be good friends Percy thought. Piper lent forward against her chains and cried,

"Please you can't do that! You don't understand, He-"she stopped abruptly. Penolia turned to Piper,

"Anything to say?" Percy saw Leo Shake his head emphatically at her. Piper shrank back with a look of despair. Penolia moved toward Leo for one final spell. Leo closed his eyes and he started smoking slightly out his ears. If it hadn't been for the circumstances, it would have been comical. Penolia murmured the spell and then drew back. It didn't take long for it to take effect. Leo began struggling and whimpering,

"No, No, Mama. No dejar me… Por favor…. MADRE!" [No, no, Mom. Don't leave me….. Please…. MOTHER!] Then he started screaming out in agony. Smoke began to curl off him. Flames started flickering in his hair. The room stared warming up. When he opened his mouth for another scream, fire erupted out of it. Then he was on fire completely. The post he was tied to begin to catch fire and his chains were melted off him.

"Make it stop!" Piper shrieked. The heat was unbearable now. Luckily, the fire didn't spread, but the air was full of smoke. Hazel and Frank, who were closest, began coughing and choking on it. Leo dropped to the floor.

"LO SIENTO MAMA, YO SOY UN DEMONIO CHICO!" [I am sorry Mom, I am a demon child] He sobbed out in pain. Then it was over. The smoke cleared and they saw Leo curled up on the floor, rocking himself and muttering incoherently in Spanish.

"Leo?" Jason whispered softly. But the boy didn't answer. The area around Leo was scorched and burnt black. Even his shirt was a bit scorched, but apart from that, you couldn't tell that there had been a fire.

Penolia cast a look of distain on the son of Hephaestus as his sobs quieted, then turned to them all,

"I have taught you these lessons now. Remember them when you have someone else at the other end of the attack. Till next time Heroes…" She snapped her fingers.

The next thing Percy knew was that they back on board the Argo ll, right where they been. Within a second, Annabeth was in Percy's arms.

"Are you ok?" She murmured in his ear.

"Doing great Wise Girl," He smiled at her, "How about you?"

"Just fine," she replied, "All I saw were all the clever and manipulative people in history doing terrible things. Don't worry it's no problem." I-"Percy cut off her speech with a kiss. When they pulled apart, Annabeth grinned, "Seaweed Brain." They looked around. Frank and Hazel were pulled into a long hug, tears running down their cheeks. Piper and Jason where pulled into a kiss. Leo was sitting with his back to the side of the ship, head on knees, ignoring Festus's grunts and whirs. Percy may have felt awkward about it, barely knowing him and all, but he realized Leo was all alone. He started toward Leo with Annabeth following behind. Just then Piper pulled away from Jason, and ran to Leo. Percy and Annabeth stopped in their tracks as Jason rushed to join them. The three huddled on the deck together, with Piper and Jason's arms around Leo. He wasn't crying anymore. He was barely registering what was happening.

"Leo, it wasn't your fault. I promise," Jason murmured to him.

"Please say something." Piper whispered, about to do Charmspeak, but stopping herself. But it wasn't necessary though. Leo raised his head and looked at her, his face full of regret and anguish.

Annabeth and Hazel pulled Percy and Frank away, to give the three some more space. Leo hugged his two best friends in the world closer and whispered softly,

"Gracias mi hermano y hermana." [Thank you my brother and sister]. Then Leo pulled away and it was like a mask slipped over his face, all traces of pain and grief vanished. He grinned his signature grin, and said,

"Well this beauty of ship isn't gonna fly itself, so I, Supreme Commander Valdez, better check on things." and with that, he sprinted off to the control room. Piper and Jason looked at each other and let him go. They pulled into another hug. Percy sighed. He was curious what Leo had done with his powers in the past, but it was none of his business. Give the guy some space, he thought. Just then Couch Hedge lumbered on deck with a half with-it expression.

"All good out here? Anything I can whack? Where's Valdez?" Nobody answered. They were all too emotionally stretched to speak to the oblivious coach. The satyr looked about, snorted, and trotted back inside. Percy pulled Annabeth close. None of them would get over this soon, but they were Demigods. The seven of the prophecy, they could do this, and save the world as well.

A/N: Hi all! The last chapter….. My first finished story! How did I do? I would like to thank everyone who have followed, favorited, and reviewed this story. I really appreciate it. I get so excited when you do it. Please review this last chapter! I will return with a new story soon. I hope I got the Spanish OK.