Agent H2O

Untitled Part 22

It was almost five:thirty when black jack landed on a roof. It was later than I wanted but I could still make it to the rehearsal dinner and no one would worry too much.

Once I was back on the streets of new york I ran a few blocks to my mom's apartment where I could get ready. From what I recalled Annabeth had said the dinner was at six-thirty. I could I make it.

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I snuck into the large room hoping no one would notice me right away. I didn't want to be seen yet. I was still struggling to keep myself together.

Of course all those hopes were dashed when I caught Annabeth's eyes. I tried to smile.

" where have you been?" She stomped up to me till we were toe to toe." Do you know how worried I've been? Especially after what happened yesterday."

" i'm sorry, I just needed some space." I hope the lie worked. Now was not the time to talk about the kid.

Her face Softened." I'm sorry." She placed a hand on the side of his face and rubbed her thumb across his cheek." They'll find him."

I wanted to tell her so bad but I couldn't bring myself to go through that now and if I told her she might tell somebody.

" So, what're we doing now?"

Annabeth smiled at me." Well we can go meet my cousin."

" Magnus is here?" I looked around the room for a blond guy. I could see him over in the corner talking to some other demigods." That sounds good." I've been wanting to meet him for a while.

Annabeth grabbed my arm and walked me over. Magnus looked up when his cousin walked up." Hey Annabeth." He looked at me." You must be percy." He stuck out his hand, I took it and shook." Been looking forward to meeting you. Son of Poseidon and all."

" and you are?"

" I am Magnus chase, son of Frey, god of the summer." He bowed dramatically. I could tell already that I was going to like him.

Before i could say anything to Magnus someone grabbed my arm and pulled me around. I was met my an angry ginger and Clint." Where have you been? Do you know how worried we've been? You can't just disappear like that." Natasha growled. Behind her and Clint were the rest of the original avengers team.

This was going to be a long night.

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When we made it back to the tower it was late. I was exhausted. Physically and emotionally. As I had predicted the night had been terribly long. It was exhausting to keep a smile on my face when I wanted to scream curses at the world.

I walked wordlessly past the team and into my room where I flopped down on my bed. I closed my eyes, not even bothering to change or get under the covers. I was just too tired. I drifted off in silence.

I really should've known I wouldn't sleep soundly. After all I'd gone through today it should've been a given.

When I jerked away I couldn't breath, my head pounded and I felt sick to my stomach. I couldn't really remember what had gone on in my head but it wasn't good.

After a moment my head stopped throbbing but the sick feeling only grew. I rushed to the bathroom where my body tried to push what was my system out but nothing was coming. My guts clenched as I dry heaved.

It seemed like hours until my body finally relaxed and I could finally breath deeply again. I laid down on the cold tile floor." Jarvis?"

" yes, sir?"

" what time is it?" I needed to at least look rested for tomorrow. It was the wedding.

" it's is 2:37 a.m. Do you require assistance?"

" no Jarvis, I'm good. I'm just gonna head back to bed." I stood up from the floor. My legs were unimaginably shaky. I dragged myself back to bed and dozed in and out of sleep for the next few hours.