CHAPTER 12
After Larissa walked for at least an hour or two she saw a clearing and heard a rush of water, she ran. She missed cool water so much, she could kiss it! When she finally reached the end of the trees, she gaped at the sight of what she saw.
A rushing waterfall crashing down into a large circular pool, and small stones that could act as a staircase led up to the top of the waterfall.
Larissa didn't want to wait a final second, she just jumped in.
The water feeling icy cold to the touch, made her sigh... She splashed water everywhere, laughing. She swam and swam for what seemed like a few glorious minutes, until she heard someone call her name, in a very, very familiar voice. An angry voice too. One she wished she didn't have to hear until she went back... But... All good things have to come to an end.
"Larissa?" called Will. He sounded as bit as pleased as a glacier next to the sun.
Larissa dived, hoping to avoid him, as he came into the clearing. She could stay until he left, as she could breath underwater. Will was smart though, he knew she was under the water. So he just glared at it, hoping Larissa could see how angry he was.
Finally, Larissa couldn't stand it anymore, she swam to the surface, head bobbing in the water. She would just tell him that she was staying, end of story. That would be it. No fuss... Maybe.
"What were you thinking?" asked Will, in a semi-calm voice.
Larissa ducked half her head back under water.
Will sighed, rubbing his temples. "Come on. You need food and water, and most of all... Rest."
"Is that the doctor talking, or my protective, bossy, best friend?" she snapped. No one was going to tell her what to do.
Will looked like he was slammed into the chest, taken aback by her words. He quickly recovered though. "Both. Now come on."
"No." she said flatly.
Larissa felt bad for her rough words, but she was tired of being toyed with by mermaids, hunted, being told what to do, and feeling every second of the pain she had been in.
"What's the matter with you?!" he exclaimed.
Larissa ignored him, and dived again.
"Don't make me come in there." he said, loud enough for her to hear.
"She's going to make me go in there." he whispered to himself.
Will stepped in, and dove after her. He opened his eyes, which immediately stung but eventually subsided. He could see just well enough to know that she was a little out of his reach. She smiled playfully, knowing that she would beat him, for he was on her turfnow. As he swam forward, he grabbed for her but failed. She swam away, just in time.
This went on for a what seemed like minutes, to Will. He finally had to back up for air, and kicked. When he reached the surface he breathed slowly and deeply. Larissa followed him, shortly after. She was playing her face with a wild grin.
"Stop smiling. It isn't funny." said Will, pointing a finger at her.
Larissa laughed. "It kinda is!"
Will couldn't help but smile to. "No, it isn't."
"Then why are you smiling?"
Larissa splashed him, as he swam for shallow water. As he stood there, he smirked. He whipped around and dove for her.
Larissa laughed and screamed at the same time, trying to get away. She was to slow, though. Will had her by the waist and pushed her underwater. And when she came back up, she came for vengeance. She used her powers, raised her one arm up, and what looked like a geyser, shot Will into the air, keeping him there as she laughed.
"Hey! No powers!" he exclaimed.
"Who says? We never made any rules. In fact, we never said it was a game..." she said back to him, smiling.
"Come on! Put me down!"
"Hmm... If you say so." she dropped her arm and concentration and the geyser fell. Along with Will, who splashed into the water.
Larissa knew when to make a run for it, and swam swiftly back to the shore. But a little to late, because Will appeared next to her and turned her around.
"I believe, I deserve a payment, for playing your little game." he said, inches from her face.
"Oh, really? And what payment do you deserve?" she asked, with sarcasm.
"Hmm... This." he replied, as he kissed her.
When he pulled away Larissa stood there smiling. "I don't think that was a payment... At least, not one for just you."
Viola replayed confident sentences in her head. But to her, it made no difference, whatsoever. She just simply couldn't drive.
As she put in what Malcolm said was keys, and turned them, the car roared to life. And as it did, Malcolm took out a first aid kit, which was conveniently under the seat, and started bandaging his leg.
"Good. Now listen closely..." he started, and he went off with a list of instructions.
It went good for about five seconds. Then it was lurching, and driving past the speed limit.
Viola breathed heavily, as Malcolm held on for dear life.
I soo wish Nico stayed around to give us a ride, he thought to himself.
"Slowly lift your foot slightly from the pedal." he said in a calm voice.
"Like this?" she asked, as they started to slow down.
"Yes. Now turn right up here." he instructed.
Viola did as Malcolm instructed, until they got back to Half-Blood Hill.
"Good. Now... Turn off the engine. Turn the keys the opposite way, and pull then out."
"Ok..." she said to herself, as she took the keys out.
"Put them on the seat, when you get out."
Viola got out, grabbed her backpack and slung it on her back as she tossed the keys on the seat. Then she went around the car to help Malcolm out.
"I don't need help." he said, as he opened the car door.
"You know, for someone who is a child of Athena, the goddess of wisdom, you're certainly being dumb right now." she commented.
Malcolm huffed, as she put an arm around him and helped him wobble to the Infirmary.
When they got there, it was fairly deserted, with a few people lying in cots, being tended to. Malcolm and Viola practically slipped by, unnoticed.
Eventually, someone came around to tend to Malcolm, not asking questions, just doing some work.
"No standing on it for at least a week and a half, no over exertion, and get plenty of rest." said the girl, as she left.
"Wow... You'd think they'd ask questions..." mumbled Viola.
"You get so many people in the Infirmary that you hardly even ask anymore what happened. Especially, to demigods who constantly hurt themselves." replied Malcolm.
"Well, can't argue with that."
"You should get some rest. You only have a few hours to sleep before you have to get up in the morning." said Malcolm.
"After what just happened, I don't think I could sleep a wink tonight!" exclaimed Viola.
"Can't argue with that." smirked Malcolm.
Viola laughed, before being shushed by a few attendants.
"Maybe when I get better I can teach you how to drive, without killing me."
Viola giggled. "Maybe teach me how to shoot an arrow, first."
"That, I can do now."
"No. No, no, and no. You need some rest."
Malcolm sighed. "You're not going to let up on this, are you?"
"Nope!" smiled Viola.
"Kiss before you go to bed yourself?"
Viola sighed. "I suppose."
She kissed, before slipping out with a look of bliss on her face. And as she crawled into bed, she smiled to herself.
Maybe things will be better here. she thought to herself.
As Will and Larissa made their way back into camp they both changed clothes, and hung their's up to dry.
"Take a nice swim Will?" teased Shyann, knowing full well who won the swimming contest.
"Shut up." he said.
Larissa sat down on the sand, turning her head up to see clear blue skies. She smiled, until Will pulled her up and handed her a fish on a stick.
"You just looove making my life miserable, don't you?" she muttered.
"Miserable? I though it was great an hour ago!" he joked leaning in, to tease her.
Larissa took a bite, before realizing how hungry she was and grabbed another.
"Someone's hungry..." said Shyann.
"She should be. She hasn't eaten for at least a day." said Tia, as she handed a bottle of water to Larissa, who gulped it down.
"You shouldn't eat so much, or you'll puke it all back up." commented Will.
"Whatever." mumbled Larissa, as she chowed down the second fish.
"Are you gonna rest now?" asked Will.
"Are you joking? I've been sleeping for gods knows how long. I don't think I can sleep for a second."
Besides Larissa had adrenaline coursing through her, from that kiss Will gave her.
"Well, I don't think anyone's gonna be sleeping today." said Shyann.
"What do you mean?" asked Larissa.
"Look."
Shyann pointed to the ocean. In it was Queen Diana, alone.
