Nights of Blue and Gray - A Percy Jackson Fanfic.

Chapter 2 - Nightmares and memories

Percy. I see Percy.

He was shivering. Huddled against the stone-cold pillar that he was chained to. Snow was falling down fast, and all he had on was a worn-out camp half-blood t-shirt and a pair of jeans. His jeans and t-shirt were in tatters. He had cuts and bruises everywhere.

He tried to huddle closer to the pillar; to avoid the cold wind. But it was no use, wind was gushing everywhere sending shivers up my spine.

His eyes found mine, and in that moment, I wish they hadn't.

All that was seen in those beautiful green-blue eyes of his was pure agony.

"Annabeth; Annabeth why didn't you come?"

"PERCY!"

"Annabeth? Annabeth! What's wrong?" I heard someone say. Malcolm.

My eyes adjusted to the dark room. underneath my hands I could feel as soft, slightly damp, bed. I was sweating. Even though It had to be absolutely freezing outside.

I was in our cabin.

It was just a dream.

A nightmare. I corrected myself.

"Annabeth?" I heard him say again.

"I-I'm f-f-f-ine." I said shakily. I cleared my throat and tried again.

"I'm fine. Just another nightm- dream." I shuddered.

"Do you want to talk about it?" He said. His voice soft.

"No, no. I'm fine. I just... need some time to think." I said running a hand through my hair. "Speaking of time," I said "What time is it?"

He glanced at the wall clock on the wall.

"2:30 am." he said, yawning.

"Go back to sleep then." I said, trying for a smile. He shrugged and started walking back to his bed.

"Oh and Malcolm?" I said. He turned back to face me.

"Thanks." I said. With a genuine smile this time.

He shrugged, then smiled.

"No problem. And besides," he said turning his back to me, "It is my job you know. I am your brother after all." And with that, he continued on towards his bunk.

I swallowed, feeling an uneasy lurch in my stomach. Then the scene before me... Changed.

"ARGH!" I shouted, as I clutched my ankle. Pain shot up through my leg.

Stupid. Stupid. Stupid.

Life tip for you guys out there: Never, ever, go wall climbing without a spotter. Especially if that wall   shakes and spews lava.

"Vlacas." I muttered. A tear slipped from my eye, quite against my will. In the distance, I could see someone approaching.

And not just anyone.

"Seaweed brain." I mumbled to myself.

"Annabeth?" he called. He was getting closer.

"Nope." I said. Popping out the "p". He trotted over.

"Hey, wise girl." He said, a lopsided grin on his face. "What's u- whoa. Your ankle's bended funny."

He peered at something behind me. Probably my ankle. He looked up.

"You fell? Why weren't there any spotters?" 

"Uhm.." 

I kinda didn't know that I didn't have a spotter until I was more than halfway up, and I thought it would've been a huge waste of time if I went all the way down just to get a spotter. Not to mention that it was like 6 in the morning. Everyone would still be asleep.

But I wouldn't give him the satisfaction of knowing that.

"I knew I could do it on my own. The only reason i fell was because I thought I heard someone call my name. I left my hand on the same stone for too long and I got burned. I slipped and I fell."

He shook his head. But I knew he didn't buy it.

"Come on" he said. And without any warning, he swooped down and in one smooth movement, I was in his arms. He started walking towards the infirmary, carrying me in his arms; bridal style.

 "What th-- PERCY! Put me DOWN!" I shrieked

"Nope." He said popping out the "P". He was making fun of me. He grinned.

"PERCY JACKSON YOU PUT ME DOWN RIGHT NOW." I shouted.

"Shh! Do you want to wake up the cleaning Harpies?" Percy said. Shaking with laughter.

"Hmph." I said, crossing my arms over my chest. He smiled and kissed my cheek.

"Aw, Wise girl. Don't be like that." He pouted. I couldn't help myself. I burst out laughing.

I gave him a kiss on the cheek.

"Thanks. By the way" I said. Leaning into his chest.

"Of course." He whispered. "I will always be here for you. You couldn't make me leave if you wanted to."

"And besides," He said, a grin creeping into his face,  "It is my job you know. I am your boyfriend after all." 

 A tear slipped from my eye as I remembered that moment. I wiped it away. I stood up. Slipped on a pair of jeans and a t-shirt. I grabbed my jacket and went outside.

I furiously wiped away those useless tears.

I walked.

And I walked.

Eventually I got to the camp border. I sat down beside peleus and I gazed at the stars.

He used to love sneaking out at night.

I fell asleep there that night. And they found me there peacefully lying down beside peleus, dreaming about nothing.

Not him.

Nothing.

For the first time in weeks, I finally got a good night's sleep.

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I am really, REALLY sorry I haven't updated in such a long time. I was really busy >.<

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- Brielle :)

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