The End of Everything

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Thia's POV

It was hot. Really hot. The sun left us all looking like lobsters. It reflected harshly off the water. Dry salt clung to us and I was sure anyone who saw us in this state of being would be heavily concerned.

The other problem was that we were hungry and thirsty but our provisions had been damaged by water leaving us vulnerable to the elements and dehydration. My lips were cracked and peeling but I wasn't the only one. Andy's had bled more than once already.

"Any idea how close we are?" He rasped, resting beneath the thin ray of shade made by the mast.

"No. I don't have Poseidon powers." Replying caused my throat to ache. I would kill for some water. Just a sip that was all I needed.

"Right," he nodded, closing his eyes. Siting up I peered over the edge of the boat at the water. It was tempting to dive in but the salt would only cause my sun burns to sting. Leah had been at the helm of the ship for a while now without complaints. It seemed like she'd just zoned out and forgotten whatever afflictions were bothering her.

When darkness came again it was a relief. The sun was no longer the culprit of our dismay. Andy practically dragged Leah away from the helm insisting she take a break and that he take over.

Neither of them had let me take a turn yet, they said it was because of my hands, but if I was being honest I could do it just fine.

"Alright. Let me see your hands," Leah mumbled, grabbing one of our dried off back packs. Some of the medical supplies had managed to survive. I'd learned not to argue by now as it hadn't stopped Andy from inspecting the wounds and re bandaging them once already. Sighing, I held them out to her.

She carefully peeled back the dirtied bandages and tossed them aside. The flesh was still torn and pink but sections of it had scabbed.

"Looks better," She smiled, digging around in the bag before pulling out some sort of antiseptic and salve.

"Do we have to use that?" I asked, eyeing the antiseptic.

"Yeah. That way there's no infection," she insisted.

"But it hurts," I frowned.

"It's supposed to."

"That's a stupid explanation."

"I'll be quick. Promise."

"Ow! I thought you said you'd be quick!" I growled, my eyes watering from the stinging of my hands.

"If you didn't insist on tugging your hands away it would have been faster," she replied.

"Well it hurt. A lot." The pain didn't subside for a long time.

"It wouldn't hurt if you weren't so stubborn," Leah sighed, starting to bandage over the wounds.

"You sound like my mom," I frowned.

"Good. Maybe you'll listen." Leah snorted.

"Right. Very funny." Rolling my eyes I watched as she finished with the medical job and packed everything back up. I couldn't help but think about home. Aurum, Argentum, and Aes had to be pretty lonely by now. Then there was Emily with Uncle Frank and Aunt Hazel. She was probably worried.