Annabeth's POV
"Is this the soldier with the leg I have to amputate?" Dr. Apollo looked at me.
"No," I said, looking down at the sleeping soldier, "I don't think an amputation will be necessary."
"Okay," Dr. Apollo replied, squinting at Perseus before walking out of the infirmary.
I looked back at Perseus, who was passed out. I sat down next to his bed. For some strange reason, I started telling the soldier stories of Euphoria to pass the time. I swear it made him feel better. Maybe. Whether or not it helped, I told the stories anyway. If anything, it helped me too.
"Nana used to tell me stories all about Euphoria when I was younger." I smiled, clutching the handkerchief that used to be Nana's. It was detailed with faded pink flowers and gentle green stems. I ran my thumb over the tattered fabric, admiring the intricate pattern, and my thoughts were immediately drawn to the magical utopia.
"Euphoria-Euphoria is this beautiful little site on the top of a hill. There is always perfect weather, with bright skies and never a cloud in sight."
I looked over at Perseus to see if he had woken up, but he hadn't.
"At the edge of Euphoria, there's a shimmering lake, perfect for swimming. The shore is the perfect place to watch sunsets. It is a perfect haven, a safe place, free of war and hate. It is essentially paradise. Nana swore she visited there once and got this handkerchief from her trip. As I got older, I stopped believing in Euphoria, but it never left my mind.
"Of course, Nana isn't with us anymore. I like to imagine that she is laughing in Euphoria, watching over me as my guardian angel. But sometimes, it is too hard. I used to hope, but what is the point anymore? Love, hate, death, life, all unnatural forces completely out of our control." I stopped rambling to my unconscious patient and looked down at my hands. It scared me a lot to think of my legacy. How can I live life to the fullest knowing that it will be over eventually? When no one will remember me? When everything I do and everyone I meet amounts to nothing?
I stared at Perseus, expecting answers. When he didn't respond, I just sighed. I looked around the infirmary; everyone was doing their own thing. No one paid any attention to me, as usual. Someday, I thought, someone will notice me.
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See You Again
RomancePercabeth Civil War AU! When Percy gets wounded, Annabeth has to look after him. They eventually catch feelings for one another, but what happens when Percy has to go back and fight?
