Jason's pov

"I'm not sure about leaving the states Thals. " I told her

We were standing in the airport in New York City, because the only plane tickets they gave us is from New York to Philippines.

"Jason, it's fine. I'm here. Thalia's here so chill! " said Piper, who's dad didn't mind if his daughter was in the east while shooting a new movie in California.

"But still! They could have let us buy our own... our own ticket! "

Thalia raised her eyebrows at me "It's not everyday Jase, not everyday they give you a dam ticket to their private jet. " she laughed at the word dam.

I checked the time. "Well, we better get going, it's a long flight. "

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Thalia's pov

I remember mom talking about other countries that has no winter. I suppose the Philippines is one of them.

After a day in that jet, landing and claiming luggages. I wanted to meet mom's distant relative.

"Look! I told Jason as I saw a middle aged man. Standing with a beautiful girl and a son who looked nothing like his dad. They must be family.

The girl ran towards us and hugged me and Jason. "Aiyah! It's a blessing from God to meet you! "

"Astrid, calm down. You might choke them to death. " the man said to his wife. "I'm Charlie Wu, this is my step son, Cassian Teo, and this is my wife -- "

"Astrid Leong Wu " she added excitedly. "Come, you must be hungry, wait till you try the native foods of this country! "

I smiled at Jason, nothing wrong with strange relatives.

Nothing wrong. What could possibly go wrong. Besides, demigods need family time and a good break.

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Piper's pov

"Such nice house you have Mrs. Wu " I complimented

After a few hours or so. The Wu's brought us to their private island in Palawan, by boat of course.

"Thank you my dear, get yourselves comfortable inside. We can't leave today for Singapore, I hate it when weather ruins everything! " said Astrid.

"Cassian, be a good boy and show the guests their room before playing Warcraft. " Charlie instructed his son

"Okay dad. " Cassian said as he guestured for  us to follow him inside.

Inside was just as comfortable as the outside was. It looked a bit rich for my taste. But I'm not one to point fingers because my dad is rich too.

There weren't many rooms, so me and Thalia got to share while Jason had his own room.

Since there was pretty much nothing to do, and I couldn't sleep a wink in the flight from America, so I decided to sleep and hope for no nightmares.

The minute my head hit the pillow, I was asleep.