Nico's Return

Heartbreak

Please read! 1) I'm sorry I haven't updated in so long, I have had writer's block 2) Please go read my new story "Infected"!

Nico's P.O.V.   

When I go back to the beach, I am in a pretty bad mood.

"What's wrong?" Hazel asks, sensing my upsetness.

"The fuckhole," I sigh.

"What did he do?"

"Continue in his fuckhole nature."

"Oh," Hazel responds, knowing not to push any further.    

We sit in an uncomfortable silence for a few more moments, until Bianca and Thalia run up to us, screaming and crying. That's when I see Reyna carrying a small body in her arms, tears streaming down her face. Addy.

I immediately stand up, and run to Reyna, as I start to sob. I grab Addy from her, and break out into a sprint. Back to the infirmary, again.

I sprint as fast as my legs will take me, and even that isn't enough. When I finally get there, I burst in, screaming for help. Reyna is just a step behind.

Will comes out first, and his face drains of color when he sees the motionless body in my arms.

"H-help her, please!" I beg between my cries.

"O-of course," he says, grabbing her from me, and taking her away.

I really break down now, my body hitting the floor with a thump as I drop to the ground. I take a few heaving breaths before I turn to Reyna, who has sat beside me. "What happened?" I stutter out.

Reyna takes a few deep breaths, then faces me, "We, uh, were all swimming, when, um, Addy went under, we didn't think anything of it until she didn't come back up for a minute or so, so we-we dove under, and Addy was stack to something, and unconscious, so I grabbed her and then, we brought her to y-you."

I start dry heaving, knowing that ambrosia and nectar doesn't always work when you start to drown. Addy might not make it. Addy probably won't make it. The sobs rack my body as I face the inevitable place that mind always goes to. No one ever stays with me, everyone leaves. My mom. Bianca. Will. Addy. My sweet, little Addy. She brought me back my sanity, and it cost her her life. and she's only two. This is unbelievably cruel of the fates. To take the life of a two year old. I lay down, and curl up on the cold, hard floor of the infirmary.

Will's P.O.V.

I take Addy into the hospital room I was just in with Nico, and lay her down on the bed. I quickly grab some nectar, and set it on the table beside the bed. I begin to give her CPR, praying to the gods she wakes up. She starts to cough up water, but she still isn't responding. I need to give her the nectar. I am about to pour it down her throat, when I realize something, 'Why? Why should I help him? He rejected me.' I set the nectar down again. I'm not giving it to her. He deserves to feel pain.

Suddenly, her eyes flutter open. 'What? How is that possible?' I think. She immediately starts to cry, screaming out for Nico. He immediately bursts in, and relief washes over his face. He runs up to her, and picks her up, holding her with as much love as he used to show to me. I resent Addy, how can a small child that he barely knows receive more attention from him than his boyfriend? Nico starts to stroke Addy's hair, whispering reassurances. He starts to carry her to the door, but quickly turns to thank me before he exits. I sigh, sitting on the bed, regretting my almost-actions. But a sick part of me still wants him to feel pain. I guess I'll just find a different way to do it.

Nico's P.O.V.   

I carry Addy out of the infirmary room, and out by Reyna. When Reyna sees that Addy is okay, she look so happy. We sit there for a moment, enjoying the relief flooding us right now. Soon, I stand, and explain to Reyna that I am taking Addy back to the cabin. I hold her tightly the entire way back to the cabin, and she falls asleep soon.

When we get back to the cabin, I gently lay her down on a bed. I stare at her as I think about the events of today. It isn't safe for her anymore. I have to go. I saw an unmistakable look of guilt in Will's eyes when I rushed in to see Addy, and I think that his weak attempt to apologize is because of it. I sigh as I stand, and begin to pack my stuff. When I finish, I decide to leave a note.

To whoever finds this,

So, as you can see, I left again, without Addy. I love her, so much. That is why I'm doing this. I can't protect her out there. And I can't stay here. I'm sorry. So, so sorry. Please take care of her. Please. I will come back soon, and be ready to protect her. I need to get on my feet.

-Nico

I sigh, tears trailing down my face. I grab my stuff, and walk over to Addy. I bend down, and kiss her forehead, stroking her cheek.

"I love you, Addy," I manage to get it out.

"I love you too, Daddy." she mumbles drowsily, grabbing my fingers with her tiny hands. 

I start to cry even more, I am going to miss her so much. But I can't protect her. She needs a real life, an education, a home. When I can get that for her, I'll come back. But not for a while. I grab my bag, set the note on a bed, and stand on a corner, preparing to shadow travel.

That's when Thalia bursts in. She looks around, and sees me in the corner. "Nico, what are yo-" But I don't hear the rest of her sentence, because I'm already gone.