House of Hades

Percy

Just then my thoughts were interrupted by the entire parking lot coming at us faster than I ever thought possible.

The first wave to approach us was the actual parking lot, with asphalt pouring down like rain. I quickly turned so Annabeth was hanging limply from my arms so my body can be used as her shield. The chunks of road fall fast and heavy, but are flying all over the place. I feel the air when they fall relatively close to us. After what seems like hours of bracing for the impact, which may have actually been hours or maybe just five minutes; time is impossible in Tartarus, I was beginning to think we'd come out of this "rain" uninjured.

But, of course, just as I thought we were safe, my hopefulness is rewarded with a chunk of relatively large asphalt slamming into my left shoulder blade. I hear the crunch before I feel it. I gasp in pain. My entire left arm feels like it's on fire and tears spring to my eyes. My vision is lined with red as black spots distort dance before my eyes. I'm about to pass out when I remember Annabeth.

I have to keep Annabeth safe. I have to get her out of here.

I quickly blink the black spots out of my vision and try to steady my breathing.

In. Out. In. Out.

I look down at Annabeth, who's still unconscious, but her expression looks less pained.

Good, I thought, at least she's safe.

I look up to see that the road rain was the least of my problems. There were about seven cars falling towards us quickly.

Wait. See? I hazily thought through the pain.

I took a double take. One of the cars' headlights had switched on. The light was starting to burn my retinas.

At least I can see what I'm dodging this time I thought bitterly.

I grit my teeth. This was going to hurt. A lot.

The first car falls off to the right of us, missing us by a good six feet. The second and third follow shortly after, repeating the pattern. But of course our luck wouldn't hold. It never does when you're a demigod. Sometimes I think the fates hate us especially.

The fourth car, a Mini Cooper, was coming straight at us. I try to move us to the right, but without anything to push off of, I barely got us flipped. I quickly flip us around again, so I'm once again Annabeth's shield. The Mini comes at us and our tiny movement actually ends up helping. The side mirror leaves a deep cut where it hits my right forearm, and I groan in pain. But I can't think about this right now, I still have to keep Annabeth safe, and there are still three more cars.

The next car that comes hurtling towards us is a giant Jeep.

Oh joy I think sarcastically.

I quickly tuck Annabeth closer to me so I will take most of the force. The pain was indescribable. It's like being hit with the weight of the sky. I can feel my newly-broken ribs, two of which are sticking out of my skin, blood flowing freely. The force of the hit flips us to the right, near the wall. The last two cars pass by, and the light fades with them, but I'm in too much pain to care. I'm trying to stay conscious. A battle I'm starting to loose.

Annabeth.

I can't lose Annabeth. I have to keep her close. I can't lose her now.

The wind started to pick up. I look down, and I can actually see the ground. I repeat the process of tucking Annabeth to me, careful to protect her ankle especially. The last thing I remember thinking was that I have to save Annabeth.

Please gods, protect her.

Hey guys! I should've added this little personal message into chapter one but I guess I'll do it now. This is my first fanfic so please R&R! Constructive criticism will only make my stories better! Anyway, I wanted to let you all know that I will update (or at least try to) every day or every other day. Alright lovelies, see you when I post chapter three, with Annabeth's POV!