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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Percy vs Nico - Percy Jackson
ActionWhat if Nico hated Percy? What if Percy hated Nico? What if Nico purposefully sent Percy to Tartarus? What if Percy purposefully tried to kill Nico, twice? This short story is all of those things combined, packed with a lot of action and tension. S...