Astrid Strider Daughter of Apollo

Defense

Nico's POV

I woke up in the Infirmary. Things were quiet, and Astrid was no where to be seen. Weird... Well, I was annoyed with her at first. But after we had fought, I couldn't help admiring her. Her blazing blue eyes seemed to see everything. When I gave her that bracelet, I just about passed out from being so nervous. I didn't understand... Did I like her? What's the opposite of hate? I don't know, but I lied there for a while longer before finally getting up. I was wearing my black skull shirt and some jeans. My armor was sitting in the corner of the room. I winced as my arm struggled to help out. I remembered. It was broken. Whelp, that sucks...

I headed to the door and opened it with my left hand, and I was soon greeted by the cold, and the sound of arguing. It was sunset, so I don't think I've been out for a long time. I looked over to see who was arguing but couldn't since my view was blocked by more kids. Most seemed to be the Apollo and Ares kids. I stood on a stair step to get a better view. My breath caught in my throat when I saw familiar blonde hair.

It was Astrid. She was yelling and seemed very agitated, and her sword was in her hand. Who she was yelling at was the guy I fought in Capture the Flag. The guy who broke my arm. His name was Claude Fitzberger, and he was pretty strong.

Why was Astrid yelling at Claude? Did she know he broke my arm? Was she defending me...?

Astrid's POV

I was so mad at this guy. I had just found out his name was Claude, and that he broke Nico's arm. "Why don't you shut up and go drown yourself in the snow?" I yelled throwing a punch that hit him squarely in the nose. He stumbled back bleeding. Hatred flamed in his eyes and he tackled me to the ground. I struggled and kicked him in a painful place I shouldn't mention. Tobias jumped in and threw Claude off of me. Suddenly, I was being picked up.

Turning my head, I saw Nico struggling to pick me up. I jumped up and put a hand on is shoulder and looked at Claude, who jerked back from Tobias angrily. I marched right up to him and pointed my sword at his throat growling, "Don't Ever mess with my friends and family... You don't want to mess with me, and now you know..." I stomped back to Nico and watched as Chiron galloped up. "What is the meaning of this?" He asked steely calm, so I know he was mad.

He looked from Claude to me. "Astrid.... Not again?" He asked softly. I looked him in the eye, "Again..." My hands burst into flames through the bandages and everyone took a step back. "He insulted Tobias, and hurt Nico." I explained. "So I set him straight." Chiron shook his head, "A week of Dish Duty for you Claude, and Stable Cleaning for you, Astrid." He said. I shook my head and threw a flame ball at my feet, flame traveling to be by myself.

Nico's POV

I watched as Astrid Flame Traveled to Zeus knows where. Chiron said nothing about my injury, and left with the others to the Mess Hall. I decided to should probably go talk to Astrid. I Shadow Traveled and found her sitting by the lake. "Astrid...? You alright?" I asked quietly. It was dark and she didn't move. "Sure..." She said almost a whisper. I sat down beside her and watched her stare at the flicker of flames dance across her palm.

"Why'd you do that?" I asked. She looked at me. "What? Punch that jerk?" She asked. I nodded. "Didn't you hear? I'm protective... I guess that's my flaw..." I looked out at the lake. "Grudge..." I said. She looked over at me. "What?" "My flaw is Grudge." I looked at her painfully. She looked down and then back up and held out her hand. In her palm was a necklace. The charm was a silver sun. I took it into my hand and slipped it over my head. "For good luck." She said smiling. 

   I smiled back and stood up, holding out my hand for her to take. She took it and jumped up. As soon as she regained her balance, I pecked her warm, cheek and she looked at me surprised. "What for?" She asked still holding my hand. "Good luck..." I replied.

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Sorry if it seems cheesy.... But I liked it! MUWAWHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAH!!!!! XD