Chapter 36- Rapunzel
I admit, I haven't let go of Hiccup since I realized he was back. He just smiles, holding me. He understands me. That's what I love about him. Well, that's one of the things. I love everything about him. I refuse to believe I could ever lose him. I clearly can't lose him to death.
We've been at Camp Half-Blood for almost a month now. I've been training better in my fighting skills, maybe because all I do is remember that Pitch and Gothel killed Hiccup. It helps a lot, I've got to say.
Hiccup's holding me when we get the news. Some kids were sent on a quest to see if they could find Pitch and Gothel and went missing somewhere around Florida. We don't have a lot of options left as to what to do besides send an army. Annabeth sighed. "And we've all discussed it. When we send an army, it'll be in two groups. And we want to separate Hiccup and Rapunzel."
Merida spit out the water she was drinking everywhere. I coughed. Kaylanasia's eyes widened. Jack shook his head and casually started to leave. Lisa snorted. Hiccup pulled me closer and Mitchell looked at her. "Seriously?"
Annabeth sighed. "You two are really powerful, strong fighters… on your own. You've both proven that. With each other, you're too distracted and worried for each other. I mean, I understand that, and it's really sweet and all, but it does kind of get annoying."
I nodded slowly. She smiles at us and continues. "Hiccup, Merida, and Mitchell will be in the first wave. Rapunzel, Jack, Kaylanasia, and Lisa will be with the second. The first wave is leaving in an hour. I suggest you get ready."
With that, she walked away with Percy on her heels. We all looked at each other, worried and puzzled. Hiccup pulled me closer and I looked at him, wanting to cry. I didn't think it was fair. I understood what they wanted, and why they were doing this, but I was scared. I didn't want to let him go. I didn't want him to let me go. He looked at me, tears in his eyes as he kisses my forehead. I press closer to him, feeling my own tears slip down my cheeks. I was terrified for him. He was terrified for me. Merida sighed, getting up and heading to get ready to go. Jack follows her worriedly with Lisa on his heels while Kaylanasia and Mitchell, hand in hand, and went to go prepare for the battle. I didn't move. Hiccup didn't move. I was too scared, I don't think he wanted to. Our fingers intertwined as we looked at each other and he kissed me. I returned it, blushing, tears still sliding down my cheeks. As we pulled back, he dried my tears with our locked hands, not letting go. He sighed. "We should probably get going, though. I have to get ready."
I nodded, starting to cry. "Right…"
He sighed, picking me up, carrying me with him as he went back to the Ares cabin to prepare. I snuggled close to him, tears streaming down my face as I realized I could lose him.