[MC POV]
We spent three weeks in Houston negotiating with Esperanza I would be responsible for his safety while he's away when camp over it was up to me escort him home. The deal was more than fair as soon his school year was over I would start his training. In this time, she had told Leo about his origins he took it surprisingly well I showed him the basic of pyrokinesis he caught on quickly.
''Leo did you figure out how to make construct out fire yet'' I ask?
''I'm almost there I can form them but I'm still trying to figure out how to keep them that way like you do'' he said pouting.
''Just keep trying you'll get it'' I said laughing.
''Don't forget your fighting skills still need work'' said Thalia.
''Not everybody can fight as good you muscle head'' he complained.
Soon after he said that he was smacked in the head by Thalia.
''Want to say that again'' she said threateningly.
''Are all children of Zeus bullies like you'' he mumbled.
Bonk!
I couldn't help but laugh this time as he was hit on the head again.
''Why are laughing you as my big cousin are supposed to protect me'' he accused.
''No need we are leaving today but will be back June 5th to officially start your demigod journey'' I said.
''By then I'll be master of fire'' he said proudly.
''Will see make you take care of your mom'' I said.
''I will see guys later'' he said.
''You better had learned some manners by then'' said Thalia.
''Whatever'' he said before running away before she could hit him.
''Little brat always got to have the last word'' said Thalia rolling her eyes.
''Come on the next stop is New York'' I said as I activate planet teleportation.
''Who's our next target'' askes Thalia as took in the familiar surroundings.
''Your cousin the son of Poseidon'' I said.
''He's your cousin too'' she said.
''Second cousin but that's beside the point let's get walking we got to find place called Sweet on America it's candy shop somewhere in Manhattan'' I said.
''You're not using that noise of yours'' she asks?
''Nah he doesn't know he's demigod so tracking his scent would be too difficult now that I think about, we might as well make a stop'' I said.
''Where to'' she asks.
''You remember does supernatural blackmarkets I told you about'' I said.
''Yea I was curious about them you wanted to stop by'' she guessed.
''Yup I'm picking up some scents about a mile away we might as well check them out after we eat'' I said.
''Where do you keep getting money'' asked Thalia.
''From Gaea although if everything goes on are next trip goes well then we even more to use'' I said.
An Hour Later
''If they stil alive they must be pretty strong'' said Thalia ate her burger.
''Probably either that or they smart'' I said as I finished my fries.
''What type of things do think they sell'' she asks?
''Weapons and magical items would probably be main selling points'' I said ''By the way where here'' I said as look a sign that hidden by the mist. ''Diagon Alley'' at least they have since of humor I thought.
''What type of name is that'' said Thalia.
''It's from Harry Potter haven't seen it'' I ask?
''No my mother took me to the movies'' she said.
''When were done we can watch it together I'll shall you all the best movies'' I said.
''Thanks'' she said smiling.
For some reasons her smiling made me feel good but ignored the feeling for now I looked around to see various markets. They were selling a variety of different objects I noticed the weapons weren't that high of quality. The weapons at camp half-blood were much better perhaps we could start trading I thought.
''What exactly are we looking for'' asked Thalia
''Someone with access to information'' I said.
''Let's ask him'' said Thalia as she pointing towards a large man he looked like a son of Ares guarding the entrance of strip club.
''Oh my dear Thalia I didn't know you were into the type of thing'' I teased.
She didn't respond with words she just gave a look that meant if I keep talking, I will get punch.
''Never mind'' I said.
''Aye you we need to talk'' said Thalia.
''No kids allowed in this place'' said the man.
''Im not here for that where can I find information'' she practically demanded him.
''Three drachma if want information from me'' he said.
''Or I could beat it out you'' said Thalia annoyed.
Before she could make good on her threat, I garb her and gave him the money.
''Where here to make friends not enemies'' I said.
''You should listen to your boyfriend if you want information you should go to Alice a daughter of Athena she the best information brooker around if you want to find her look for Maya daughter of Aphrodite she's one the only people whose know how to contact her she ruins an escorted business a few blocks down you can't miss it'' he said.
''One more thing where can I sell my spoils of war'' I asks.
''Kid spoils of war are always in high demand especially children of Hecate just look you'll find them'' he said.
''Thanks, will be going now'' I said.
''Should've just let me punch him'' said Thalia.
''Now is not the time for fighting'' I said.
The man was true to his words in just a few blocks we find the building it had a sign that said ''House of Aphrodite'' quite on the noise I thought.
''Really House of Aphrodite let's just this over with'' complained Thalia.
''Lighten up you might learn something usual'' I said barley containing a smirk.
''You must really want me to punch you in the face'' she said threatening.
''Of course, not my dear Thalia I just can't help but tease you'' I said.
This building also had a bodyguard he looked like the other guy it seemed sons of Ares were frequently hired.
''Were looking for Maya'' I said.
''She doesn't do business with children get lost kids'' he said.
''Well, that's too bad but I need talk to her so I'm going to go in either way'' I said.
''You kids got three second before I started getting violent'' he said.
Not second later jumped up slamming her knee to his temple knocking him out.
''Got it out of your system'' I ask?
''A little I pretended he was you'' she said smiling.
''Whatever'' I said rolling my eyes.
The had type of vibe you expect from a place that specialize in sex all though it seemed more classy somehow. We walked towards the receptionist she was very beautiful it wasn't for scent I would've thought she was daughter of Aphrodite.
''Hello misses, tell Maya that the daughter of Zeus and her companion are here to see her if she denies us will cause trouble'' I said.
That introduction got the desired outcome she immediately dialed the phone and relayed what I said.
''She will see you now'' she said.
We took an elevator up to her office I was on guard just in case some type of trap was set but luckily nothing happened. I picked up the nosie of several people having sex I ignored them since it didn't sound like any was being force. Thalia also heard the nosie it blushed in embarrassment I thought about teasing her but decided not to. As we enter the room we saw who I guessed to be Maya she was siting her chair next to her desk.
If the other girl was beautiful then Maya was on whole another level, she almost as pretty as Erda and Calypso. She was wearing a red robe that covered most her body her legs were bare allowing me to see perfect skin I should learn her skin routine I thought. She had long brown hair that reached her shoulders. She wasn't shy when it came to showing her boobs it was easy to tell she wasn't wearing bra not that I mind
''What does the daughter Zeus want from me'' she asked right away.
''I don't want anything from you, but he does'' said Thalia bluntly.
''I'm Dunamis Corrino I have few questions for you'' I said.
''And why should I answer them'' she asks?
''Because not answering will only bring more problems than necessary besides I prefer to be cordial with beautiful woman like you'' I said honestly.
''Your pretty and know how to talk woman you'll certainly be dangerous when grow up'' she said as she giggled.
''First how exactly is business down for your sake I better like your answer'' I said as voice turned cold.
She seemed caught off guard by my change in attitude, but she quickly regained her composure.
''I don't force any of my girls to do anything they all work for me because they chose too although your concern for my girls is touching your sweet and handsome you'll be true lady killer when time comes'' she said smiling.
''I want to know where I can find Alice'' I ask.
''What do want from her'' she asks?
''The same thing as everyone else information'' I stated.
''I see I'll tell you, but I require something in return'' she said.
''What'' I ask?
''A favor'' she stated.
''Why would want a favor from us'' Thalia asks?
''Because your strong strength is always needed in our world'' she responded.
''What type of favor'' I ask?
''I don't know yet but sure something will come up eventually'' she said.
That could be troublesome, but it was worth it I thought to myself.
''Fine I own you a favor but it better not excessive'' I said.
''Good you can find Alice on next block she's in the building that looks abandoned I'll let her no your on the way'' she said.
''Thank you I see you around'' I said before leaving.
When they Alice moved from her chair to her desk, she opened the drawer and pulled out a drachma. She opened her window where a rainbow appeared she tossed the coin towards it speaking the words that were needed.
''What is it Maya I'm busy'' said Alice.
''Is that how greet one of your oldest friends'' she said sounding hurt.
''You got five seconds before I hang up on you'' she said.
''Your no fun anymore'' she said pouting.
''Three seconds'' she said.
''I meant a pair of interesting demigods there on the way to you right now'' said Maya.
''If you're calling me then they should be more than interesting'' said Alice.
''One of them was the daughter of Zeus'' she said.
''No wonder you called me do know what she wants from me'' she asked.
''I don't know but the other is more interesting he didn't mention his parent, but he was clearly the leader of the two'' she said.
''That is interesting usual children of Zeus do the leading'' said Alice.
''I can tell in a few years their make a name for themselves perhaps he'll even become the modren day Hercules'' said Maya.
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