Percy vs Nico - Percy Jackson

Chapter 12

Nico's POV
I lunge forward, narrowly escaping death in my dream. I cry out in pain from the sudden movement as my head spins. For a second or two thought I was going to faint or throw up but as I got more used to the new position the pained eased away slowly. I examined the room, I could see much clearer now because my eyes had adjusted to the darkness, it looked a lot more familiar now. I recognised where I was. I sat in a hall with black walls and the maroon ceiling. There were pictures frames and pillars decorating the boring walls. A huge red carpet with frilled edges danced along the floor inviting me forward. That is if I could even move forward. To my left there was a wall and a small desk. On the desk there was a plate with a singular pomegranate. I looked away, I wasn't feeling very hungry anyway. Once most of the pain subsided I decided to test my strength and stand up, I managed to get to my feet but stumble and caught myself on the wall. My stomach churned and I took off my jacket. I raised my shirt and saw bandages wrapped around my waist, blood was just seeping through it. I wondered how I got here and who had taken care of my wound, I tried lifting one foot after the other in an attempt to walk but it was too painful. I had to wait until the pain was bearable yet again. I was started to get bored and just wanted to get out of this corridor. I tried again and it was surprisingly easier this time, I managed to make it to the end of the corridor before having to take a break. As I leaned through the opening there was two ways I could go, right or left. I for sure recognised this place now and went right. I didn't have to stop this time, I was walking normally with barely any pain. Infront of me was two large doors leading to the outside of the palace, with all my might I pushed them open. They made a huge creaking sound and I was about to walk out until I heard a voice behind me.

"Leaving so soon?"

Percy's POV
I arrived at my cabin and said goodbye to Annabeth who was pulled away by one of the girls from the Hermes cabin. My cabin was empty, it usually is but it feels emptier for some reason. I had reorganised my room but I don't think that's why it felt so empty. Something inside me was missing, and I couldn't help but think about loyalty. I brushed it off and got ready for bed, setting out the clothes I was going to change into in my bed. it was white pajama shorts with a teal light shirt.

I lay on top of my covers for a while letting thoughts of the day drift me into slumber. The sun awoke me the next morning. I didn't dream about anything which was weird because I usually have dreams, or more occasionally nightmares, every night. I wasn't bothered to change out of my pj's and just headed to breakfast, I bumped into grover on the way.

"Hey Percy! Me and some of the guys from the Ares cabin are hosting a movie night tonight, wanna come with me?" Grover asked.

"Sure." I replied, it would be nice to get my mind off things for a while.

"Great! I'll see you at 8?" Grover rushed, he was walking faster leaving me behind, probably wanted to get the last bagel.

"Alright, see you then!" I had to yell, he was already at the stand so I couldn't tell whether he heard me or not. I grabbed a plate of scrambled eggs and bacon and headed over to my table. I glanced around and noticed that Annabeth wasn't at her table.