With You Forever

Hospital

Percy's pov.

Everything passed by in flashes.
We were all in the house, Adrianna, Piper, Amber, and Sadie were all in crying hysterics. Annabeth immediately called 911 and in a few minutes ambulances arrived. Jason went with the boys, my mom came to pick up Addie and Amber, as well as Sadie. Annabeth went to get something from upstairs while I was supposed to be starting the car. Piper was already on her way to the hospital. However, I couldn't seem to move. All I could think about was the fact that my son, my only son, my eldest child, had been lying on the floor, a gun wound in his chest, not even breathing, was all that my mind could focus on. My eyes welled with sorrow, a tear leaked out of my eye, dripping off my chin, and mixing in the pool of my son's blood at my feet. Everything was happening in slow motion, sounds muffled. My knees gave out beneath me, and as I sat, kneeling there in Ashers blood, my thoughts swirled through my head so fast, I couldn't make sense of it all. Why was my son dying? One Thing was for sure though, I have failed, as a mentor, teacher, example, and most importantly, as a father.

Nurses ran around, calling out to each other in a language I couldn't understand. I knew they were speaking in the same tongue I spoke, but it was different. This wasn't supposed to happen. Annabeth was in tears next to me. A doctor explained Liam's situation to Jason, then moved on to updating Leo about Tyler. When he passed me he simply shook his head.
"He's alive. It's a risky situation though. Mr. Jackson, if we immediately go into surgery to remove the bullet Ashers at risk because he's hardly stable as it is, however, if it's lodged in him for much longer many things could happen. You see, internal bleeding is the most important factor. But he could potentially be paralyzed, were currently getting x-rays, but if the wound is deep, it could have hit his spine, possibly resulting in paralysis. Surgery is the wild card, we must conduct it the right time, or we're looking at life long injuries, or a fatality. I have to go now, we'll update you soon Mr. Jackson, Mrs. Jackson."

It had been eleven hours and thirty six minutes since the accident. Asher got out of the first surgery twelve minutes ago. I ran out of tears a very long time ago. Annabeths head rested on my shoulder as she slept. Piper and Calypso had hone to get a hotel not long ago. A glace at my clock read 5:06 a.m. I was about to go talk to Jason and Leo when the doctor came in.

"Doctor Killan, how are they?" Jason asked.

"Mr. Grace, Liam came out of the surgery foe his stomach fine. He'll have to stay here a few days of course, but he's waking up if you wanna see him, feel free." With that Jason walked out of the room pulling out his phone to inform Piper.

"Mr. Valdez, we set Tyler's leg, the surgery was a little difficult, but we managed. His face has thirteen stitches total, but the scars shouldn't be to big. He's also awake." Leo left in the same manner as Jason.

"We successfully removed the bullet. He has a total of twenty eight stitches. More than Liam, but less than Tyler in all. He definitely has to stay a while. He should wake up soon, though maybe not for a few minutes. Don't press him for details of what happened today. It's not healthy, though you may want to find out soon. By law, none of the patients can leave until we have a report on the incident. I'll see you later Mr. Jackson."

A half hour later Annabeth, the girls, and myself all surrounded a groaning Asher.

"This hurts like...I'm not even sure. Word to the wise: Don't Get Shot. Oh, and avoid surgery at all costs." He moaned.

"Who shot you?" Adrianna asked.

"Addie! You know what you were told. We agreed the boys would all explain tomorrow. No questions till then." Annabeth scolded.

"Umm...So doc said something about the first surgery, dies that mean I need more?" Asher asked.

"Were not sure yet, but it's late. Get some sleep, we'll all be staying at a hotel down the street. See ya later Ash." Annabeth said as we filed out the door.
THE NEXT MORNING
Ashers pov

We were all seated around the table. Tyler, Liam, and I were all in wheelchairs as everybody else crowded around.

"What happened last night?" Mr. Valdez asked.

"Well...um...heyyyyy, so Ty, wanna give the crown some details?" Liam diverted the attention away from himself.

"Well you see...Asher? Your were the leader?" Tyler made it sound more like question. I threw a death glare at both of them. Thanks for backing me up guys.

"Promise there will be no interruptions whatsoever during our explanation?" I verified, delaying what was inevitable.

"Yes." Many voices choruses.

I took a deep- and painful- breath before telling.

"Sometime last year, I don't quite remember how it started, but the three of us started a gang. I was the leader, and they were both second in command. Every Thursday night we, along with some other guys, met up at an old abandoned shed. At first it was just for fun. Then we started stealing. Soon it expanded to vandalizing public and private properties. Then, we-" I took another breath, those were both against the law, but the next things were way more strict. "-We all started underage drinking. Finally we decided to go all out. We would meet up with the other gangs on Tuesdays to fight. No weapons allowed. It was only fist fights. Then on Friday we went to fight another gang. We were all expecting the usual. But this wasn't usual. At first it was normal. After a few comments both gangs focused on a member of the opposite gang, and started punching. Then the person I was paired with pulled a gun. He pointed it a my head. Ty and Liam charged as the rest of my gang fled.the members in the opposing gang jumped on them. Beat the living crap out of 'em but all I could do was watch. Then he said he was sick of us upping them and lowered the gun so it was aimed at my chest and fired. The ran for it. Together the three of us made it back to my house, it was the closest, and most of our parents were there. Well, I guess that's all. You found us then and...this happened." I finished and looked down at the table, I knew what was on their faces already. Shame, confusion, hurt. All negative.

"Wha- why?"

"We were stupid. We were trying to prove something I guess. What I don't know? That we were independent? That we were normal- and not the children of half breeds? I'm not sure." Liam answered.

"You know we half to take this to the police right? Not only that, but your all the kids of famous people. This will be all over the news. As soon as you leave this building the media will fallow your every move. You also have to tell us who every gang member you know about is. Not to mention no one will trust you for a while."

"Ya...We know." Tyler said.

"I followed Asher last Thursday. I saw them. Wait...that means Daniel Robertson shot you?" Adrianna practically shouted.

I nodded numbly

Soon everyone dispersed, but the three of us stayed.
What were we thinking? I ruined everything.
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