Chapter One

~Hazel's POV~

It's been two days since the event of the House of Hades, everyone fell into a peaceful state. Well, a quiet state. No monster's have attacked since then. Right now, we were on deck eating breakfast, Leo's idea.

Piper and Jason were teasing Leo about something, which made us all laugh. Except Percy, who was standing at the railing of the Argo and staring in the water.

I don't know what he's doing, it looked like he was deep in thought. He hasn't been sleeping, because I caught him out of his room the last two nights.

"Percy!" I called out, trying to gain his attention. "Aren't you hungry?"

"No." Was the reply, without any movement. "I ate earlier." He added as an afterthought.

We all shared a look of concern.

"Hey Percy!" Piper started, not even earning anything from Percy. "You okay?" No response.

"If you're worried about an attack, there's nothing there." Leo stated. "Unless, there's something in the depths that's coming and Festus doesn't know." He added.

"Don't listen to Leo." Jason said, elbowing Leo. "OW!"

"Percy..." Annabeth trailed off, taking small hesitant steps towards him.

I was nervous too, it wasn't Percy to not talk like this. Last time something like this happened, he was gaining his memory.

Annabeth walked next to Percy, she mirrored his position, which was arms crossed on the railing and leaning forward.

"Percy, you're not looking at the water." Annabeth stated, staring at him. "What are you thinking about?"

"Nothing." He said bitterly, before turning and going below deck.

We all shared a look.

"Maybe he needs time." I suggested.

Everyone shrugged in response with concerned looks.

He'll be fine, right?

~MsPenguingirl1234.