"Damn you, gods!" I said, and Andy slapped me hard on the elbow. (I think he was going for the shoulder, but he was even shorter than I was.

"Language!" Will and Andy said simultaneously, and Will came in for a hug. He was so sweet... until Andy smacked him away, too.

"What do you think you're doing?" Andy spat, annoyed. Hearing a little kid speaking so harshly sent a shiver up his spine. It definitely wouldn't have, but the way he was 6 years old and an Apollo kid... wow. Just... wow.

He tried to run off, to shadow travel away, anything, but Andy wouldn't let go of him. I can't get out of here without him coming with me! Nico thought.

"Kid," Will started, "cover your ears."