•Peace•

•Chapter Forty•

=Chapter Forty=
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The Adult Toddler
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Saturday, 28th of September

I took Bella downstairs, luckily the customers we had must have left, so they didn't see the hysterically laughing Bella being dragged out the front door.

Liz watched curiously, and I shrugged, promising to tell her the tea later.

Liz nodded, understanding my wordless gesture. 

As soon as we made it outside I pulled out a whistle that I always kept on me when possible.

Of course it was the bronze whistle I used (very rarely) when I needed to call Mrs. O'Leary.

I smile as I see the stupid engraving on it, reminding me of Leo. He really did give us a scare when he magically appeared out of nowhere (death as we all thought) with Calypso of all people on his arm.

Yes I thought I had died. It was hilarious.

Correction- Leo thought it was hilarious.

Anyways, Hopefully Nico wasn't currently in use of the Hell Hounds service. As much as I love to see my cousin, this would be an awkward situation to explain.

Bella had slowed to a chuckle, seemingly bored with me.

I blew into the whistle and Bella scoffed at my action.

"Oh no scary, a- ah!" She yelped as Mrs. O'Leary jumped from the shadows and slobbered all over me in excitement. I struggled to keep my grip on Bella as I was attacked by the massive playful ball of fur.

"Hey girl! Sorry to call you. I need some help. I think it's time we went to visit my mom." I told her softly.

Mrs. O'Leary merely awaited mounting and I pretty much picked Bella up and put her on The hell hound, not caring if Bella was now actually a little scared.

She wasn't going anywhere.

In seconds we jumped through the shadows and landed in an alley near mom and Paul's apartment.

I decided not to bring Bella inside with me. The last thing I needed was mom to freak out, possibly even scold Bella into oblivion for what she's done.

What did I do? Glad you totally asked!

I merely used some dirty puddle water to bind her wrists and ankles and make (don't ask how idk either) a gag to keep her quiet.

I left her there and walked around the corner to the stairs to my parents apartment, and knocked.

Mom opened the door, Estelle at her legs.

"PERCYY!!" Estelle squealed.

I grin.

"Hi little sea star." I greeted, and mom pulled me into a hug.

"You never give me a break, do you." She said, and I could tell she was holding back tears.

"I'm really sorry. Someone was.. being very... very petty." I explained shortly.