Annabeth paced worriedly outside on the Big House porch, her arms were folded tightly across her stomach, and her face was pulled into a look that said interrupt-me-while-I'm-thinking-and-never-see-the-light-of-day-again. Right when she and Jason had got Percy to the Big House, Annabeth told Chiron what happened and the centaur ordered him to be put in one of the quest rooms. Right now Chiron, and Will Solace were in there with Percy, but they ordered everyone to remain outside.
Which included Annabeth.
Now she couldn't stop pacing, panic and worry was flaring in her system and her brain was going on over-load to figure out what was happening. Demigods didn't just-get sick...they got the occasional cold or flu (or poison/wound induced sickness), but never that fast or abrupt.
There were other questions too, like: Why was the ocean forcing Percy back? Water was his element, his home turf-it made no sense to why he couldn't go near the water-
Annabeth stopped abruptly, her breathing hitched as she repeated that in her head. He couldn't go near the water. Where had she heard that? Her face scrunched up in confusion, that statement was so familiar, yet...she couldn't remember anything about it. Which was weird because, Annabeth didn't forget stuff that easily-especially important stuff (and for some reason, this struck her as VERY important). Annabeth took a deep breath, she leaned forward and curled her hands on the one of the Big House porches post, and looked down. He couldn't go near the water.
Who had said that too her? It was at the very tip of her tongue; it was narrowly escaping her mind. Her mom, Athena, hadn't spoken to her lately-so it couldn't be her. She hasn't spoken to any god for while in fact, so clearly no Olympian (or other random God) had said it to her. Chiron never mentioned it, neither did any of her other demigod friends that she hasn't seen in a while. Suddenly frustrated, Annabeth slammed her fist down on the post and grit her teeth. What was going on? Her mind was coming up blank, like a sleet wiped clean, or a chalk board erased. It angered her so bad, this information was important. She could tell, if she could just...REMEMBER!
"He couldn't go near the water..." Annabeth mumbled lowly to herself, but saying it out loud didn't bring anything to the surface either. But Annabeth was snapped out of her thoughts as someone cleared their throat uncomfortable behind her, Annabeth whirled around to see Will. He rubbed his neck awkwardly, with his eyes not meeting Annabeth's. "Am I interrupting anything?" he asked.
"No," Annabeth told him, quickly composing herself. "Is Percy alright?"
The look Will had didn't reassure her. "Well..." he mumbled, "Both Chiron and I both had a look at him, but we don't really know what's causing this sickness. I mean, this isn't any flu, or poison related illness."
Annabeth nodded, "Okay, and how is Percy?"
"He's burning up, definitely has a fever, he's throwing up, and he's really dizzy. But it wasn't caused by normal conditions. I don't know-it's hard to explain, but I can just tell that something else is causing this, like its almost a whole new illness. It's sort of a child of Apollo thing, I just know." he said. Annabeth understood, and this new information didn't make her feel any better.
In fact, she almost felt...guilty? But why?!
Will noticed Annabeth's downcast expression, and added, "But you can go up and see him if you like, just for a bit. I think you being there will cheer him up." Will gave her a small smile, which Annabeth returned.
"Thanks Will," she said gratefully, before hurrying into the Big House.
"He's in a room up the stairs, after a left turn, at the end of the hall!" Will yelled after her. "Thanks!" she yelled again, before completely disappearing from sight. Will shook his head with a slight chuckle. Love birds, he thought. Until his thoughts turned to a certain child of Hades who was supposed to be visiting soon; Will blushed a little before heading toward his cabin.
Annabeth found Percy's room with no problem, she knocked before entering though-because manners were still important. Percy was lying on a bed in the corner, the blanket had been pulled up to his chin, but he was shivering underneath it with beads of sweat shining on his forehead and temples. His face was scrunched up in discomfort, and he was groaning softly.
But Percy cracked open one of his eyes as Annabeth came closer, and gave her a weak smirk. "Fancy seeing you here." he murmured. Annabeth scoffed and sat on the edge of his bed, she tried not to smile at him-so he knew that this was no joking matter. But once he added in the baby seal eyes, she cracked.
With a small chuckle she ran her fingers softly through his hair, "Only your luck is this bad." she accused him. He smiled back in agreement, before wincing slightly and groaning lowly. A frown flickered on Annabeth's face, which Percy noticed and frowned as well. He tried to sit up, but Annabeth pushed him back down.
"You are staying in bed until you are over this sickness." Annabeth told him sternly. Percy had the guts to laugh.
"Yes Ma'am." he saluted wearily, settling back down. Annabeth glared at him, anger and frustration coming back to her. "Seriously Percy," she said softly, "This isn't a joke. Will and Chiron don't know what's the matter with you, I don't have a clue to what's going on either. I'm just...I'm just worried."
Percy sighed and replied, "Yeah, I know-" his stomach twisted with nausea and he paused for a moment. "-I'm sure I'll be fine." he finished, a bead of sweat trickled down his feverish skin. Percy's skin looked really pale, and his lips were a lot whiter-meaning he was dehydrated. Annabeth looked around, she got up to walk into the bathroom, retrieved a bandage (bandages were stashed anywhere and everywhere-in case of emergencies) and ran it under the faucet to get it soaked.
She carried it back to Percy, but before she could place it on his forehead she suddenly stopped as the words: He can't go near the water-floated in her head. Annabeth bit her lip hesitantly, water was the one of the first things that came to mind when healing Percy (besides ambrosia and nectar of course) the thought of it doing something different to him seemed weird. But Annabeth couldn't help this feeling that water just wouldn't fix this one. "What's wrong?" Percy asked, his eyes drooped a little.
Annabeth with drew her hand and clothe, and set it on the desk as far away from Percy as she could. She returned by his side, "I don't know..." he replied back honestly, biting her lip again, eyes darker and stormier. "Okay this might sound weird, okay," she told him, "But I want an honest reply; okay?"
Percy looked at her a little concerned; he re-positioned himself before nodding, "Uh, yeah-okay..."
"Do you remember anything about staying away from water?" Annabeth asked, and Percy gave her a weird look.
"Why would I stay away from the water? It's my-" he suddenly paused as a thought came to him, and his eyes narrowed. "Wait...I think...I think I did hear something about that." he corrected himself, eyebrows knit together in confusion.
Annabeth breathed in relief, at least she wasn't the only one. "Me too," she told. "But I just...I can't remember what it was."
Percy's eyes widened comically, "You? Forgot something? Wow-okay, something must be seriously wrong." Annabeth punched him playfully, eyes twinkling a little. "Be serious Seaweed Brain." she told him, sobering up.
With an amused smile on his face, Percy lay against the pillows-his eyes drooped a little more. "I'm sure you'll figure it out," he yawned, body trembling weakly, but pure trust shown in his eyes. "You always do," he murmured.
A soft smile played on Annabeth's lips, and she grabbed his clammy hand in her own and squeezed gently. "I hope so," she whispered, but for once-she felt doubt. Something seemed different about this situation.
Like Will, she could just feel that something was wrong. Way wrong.
But she didn't know what!
Okay, done. BOOM! Plot twist (I guess), Percy and Annabeth don't remember their encounter with the Grey Sisters! What could have caused this in such a short period of time? Will Annabeth ever figure out what's hurting her Seaweed Brain?
Your going to have to wait and see! :P
Hope you guys enjoyed! I added in some Percabeth fluff! YAY! OTP! Tell me what you think! Love ya! 3
-BFA
