Chapter 32

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Nico's POV
"Shit." I say, disturbing the long silence that followed Percy's exit. Will nudges my shoulder, "Sorry." I respond to his gesture. I push my limp body up from the couch, I attempted to walk forward but I tripped over the metal tray, colliding with the ground.

When I look up though, I am not greeted by Will or the infirmary. I'm lying in front of a body of water. A beach? Can't be, how is this possible? I stumble to my feet, taking in my surroundings. One thing catches my eyes and it's not that far from me, a pile of rocks is just up ahead. I pull myself together and start walking.

Thirst creeps up my throat every step I take, becoming unbearable. Tracking time is unthinkable were ever I am, and I swear i've passed these same landmarks before.

My vision is becoming blurry now and my head is a whirl. The body of water right next to me is looking incredibly tempting but I remember reading about what salt water can do, but is it even salt water? With that thought I make my way down to the shore, cupping my hands and dipping them underwater. I bring them up to my mouth as I taste something that doesn't taste like saltwater, or any liquid for that matter. It's... good. Too good. I want more. I... need... more. I fall to my knees already cupping my hands when i'm back in the infirmary.

My stomach clenches as I feel a sensation swirling around, suddenly Will has his hand on my shoulders.

"Are you okay?" He asks, but I don't have time to answer. I rush over to the sink and spew my guts out. Every inch of me drained and washed down the drain. "What happened?" Will asks, I stare blankly at nothing, "Nico?"

"Oh, sorry I- uhm," I say switching my gaze to his face. "not sure." My words coming out in gambles as I question my surroundings, is this real?

"You tripped over the tray." He says.

"How long was I gone?" I ask him as his face scrunches.

"Gone? You weren't knocked unconscious." He said a bit too unseriously. But, then where was I? Everything's so confusing. Confused? I'm confused? I don't even know what i'm thinking, what's happening? "Nico!" I am knocked out of my train of thoughts, "You sure you're okay?"

"Yea, i'm fine." I manage to say, not meaning it. He gives me a look, one I am too familiar with. "Just need some air." I say as I make my way out of the infirmary. Will follows behind me but I quick stop him, "Alone?" I say pleadingly and he silently nods.

I walk out, still not used to the sun beams landing on my skin. I make my way down to the beach, sitting a couple metres away from the shore, looking at the horizon. I feel a sense of calm wash over me, as the waves crash into one another. I feel, connected. This is real. This is real. I relax my back and close my eyes, leaning back to lay down. My back hits the sand as the waves crash against one another, but when I open my eyes

I'm not at Camp-Half Blood

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