Bring It On, Valdez (Leo Valdez x Reader)

Chapter 22.

(A/N: SHITS GOIN DOWN)

Your Point of View:

"Hello, Demigods."

Your head snapped from side to side, trying to locate the source of the voice. It was difficult, considering the voice just bounced off the walls of the cavern.  

"I see you took notice to the little treasure that I've stolen.  Not much of a prize, if you ask me," she mumbled the last part under her breath, but it echoed around the room just the same.  You scowled in hatred.  No one talks about your sister like that.  

"Well, no matter.  I've got what I want.  Though, the extra demigods were unexpected.  Especially you, Cassidy.  Haven't seen you in a while," she said with mock surprise and curiosity.  Cassidy's grip tightened on the handle of her scythe, her stoic and emotionless expression never swaying.  

"Where is Nikki?"  She asked in a level tone, none too different from her usual one.  

"Her?"  Khione snorted.  "She isn't going to put up much of a fight anymore, so I suppose you may see what has become of the young demigod." 

Suddenly, the goddess appeared before you.  Her ebony black locks cascaded around her deathly pale face, pure malice sparkling in those dull, brown eyes.  Her pink lips pursed as she whistled lightly, summoning two of her wind spirits.  

All it took was the snap of her fingers. 

Within seconds, the spirits sped off, their wings beating as hard as they could manage as they sped down another part of the cavern.  You glanced at your companions.  Jake and Nico's hands were clenched tightly around their weapons.  Nico's teeth were barred, and his brows furrowed.  Jake never took his gaze away from the ice goddess. Cassidy still held the same emotionless mask.  Its hard to tell what she's feeling at times like this. 

Leo had his hammer resting slightly in front of you as he glared at Khione.  He was on high alert as he glanced around the cavern wearily.  You guess he expected more wind spirits to come out.  

You, on the other hand, were puzzled.  What did she mean she "got what she wants"? 

Seconds later, the two winged spirits returned, dragging a lump between them.  They threw that very lump on the cold, hard floor at your feet.  And guess what that lump was? 

You guessed it. 

Nikki. 

Nico had dropped his sword and ran to her side dropping to his knees and checking her to evaluate the damage done.  His breathing hitched upon noticing the discoloration in her right eye.  

"Don't worry, she's alive," the Ice Bitch spoke while observing her fingernails.  "Just not for long." 

The five of you surrounded your fallen sister and friend.  Cassidy poked her forehead repeatedly, testing if she'd wake up. 

Nico shook her shoulders rapidly as you watched in horror.  The frost was moving, now creeping up the left side of her body.  The entire right side of her body was a sickly pale, almost blue color.  

"C'mon, Nik.  Now's not the time for jokes, wake up!" Nico yelled, still shaking her shoulders. 

Khione watched in amusement as the five of you tried and tried to get an answer out of her.  You wanted to wipe that smirk off her face with a good smack.  A new found rage boiled in your stomach as you slowly stood from your sister's side, a sneer present on your usually-smiling face.  

You weren't one to get mad often, but when you did, all hell would break loose. 

You took a swing at her with your (weapon of choice), the only problem being that her goons were expecting this.  They quickly flew in front of their mistress, knocking you backwards with a gust of air.  You stood your ground, only sliding back across the room.