A short one-shot about Leo Valdez. Leo's lying in his cabin, somewhat depressed and beating himself up over his mom's death and more recent events in the Mark of Athena. Percy comes in to cheer him up.
Annabeth wasn't looking for love. Percy wasn't looking for attention. Leo wasn't looking to stay. Piper wasn't looking for friends. Jason wasn't looking for a fight. Nico wasn't looking to be a hero. Thalia wasn't looking to be heartbroken. Frank wasn't looking to move on. Hazel wasn't looking to die, again. Now there...
Percy is abused Annabeth is mute Piper is neglected Jason is overworked Hazel is bullied Frank is mourning Leo is running Nico is an outcast Thalia is an alcoholic Secrets keep them safe. Stops others from being hurt. Silence hides the secrets. Everyday is Hell. How long can they go on? Sometimes the silence needs to...
