Hehe betchu all hate me by now. Did I ever mention how good I am at being dramatic?

No? okay nvm into the storyyy

Annabeth

As Jason was trying to drive as quickly yet safely as possible. It's a good thing I wasn't asked to drive. I would've caused havoc and accidents up on the streets of New York city. The trip was only for a couple of minutes,but it felt like hours. My heart raced as we finally parked.

The doors flung open,my feet hitting the ground so hard and fast that I felt something pop in my ankle. Cursing silently,I slowly twisted in clockwise and counter clockwise until it felt better. None of us said anything as we got down. Penny's face was white as she led us up the hospital stairs and into the lobby.

"Percy Jackson. He was brought in here just some time ago?"

The nurse typed something into the computer "Floor two,room 4."

"Thanks." she said,before racing to the stairs,the elevator forgotten. Not that I was complaining. Leo was about to point out the obvious,but Penny sensed it. She gave him a glare so sharp that he quickly shook his head and run up the stairs right behind her.

"He's going to be okay." I heard Piper whisper in my ear. I didn't reply. I was too scared to jinx it up. Room 4 was right next to the elevator. Penny opened the door,her expression looking as if she was about to cry.

"Perseus Jackson!" she roared.

Apparently not.

Disregarding the doctor who blinked,trying to count how many of us were there,she sat down next to him and gave him a sharp pinch in the forearm.

"OW!" he exclaimed,rubbing his arm.

"You rotten,dirty little-" she began jabbering curse words so badly that even the doctor winced. It gave me time to analyze the situation. He looked pale and sweaty and his wrist was bandaged up till his elbow. He had a horrible black eye and a slash mark that was still red across his cheek. Finally Penny breathed heavily.

"Oh I'm just glad that you're okay now!" she sighed. She looked at the doctor apologetically.

"Sorry,I'm not usually like that."

"Yeah,she's even worse at home." Percy chuckled wearily. Penny looked as if she was about to punch him. The doctor laughed.

"No worries. I'm Dr. Lake-"

"Austin?" Apollo asked,bewildered. Dr. Lake's eyes rested on him,and he burst into a grin.

"Well I'll be damned!" he laughed. His eyes quickly went back to Penny,and he steadied himself. "Apologies. We-"

"You two know each other?" she asked,glancing at Apollo and the doctor. Before either of them could reply,Penny shook her head. "Never mind. I'm sorry. How is he?"

"'He' is right here you know." Percy said meekly. Penny huffed.

"Fine. How are you?"

"Better than ever."

"How is he?" she repeated to the doctor.

"Busted ribs,black eye and wrist broken." the doctor said cheerfully,giving Penny a blinding white smile. I glared down at Percy,to which he gulped.

"Like I said, better than ever." he coughed,looking away. Leo sniggered.

"Yeah Penny,relax. He looks like a princess." he said,shooting finger guns at Percy. Percy grinned weakly and shot him one back. Penny swatted Leo's arm and turned back to Dr. Lake.

"Fortunately,he has a strong immunity system," he continued,glancing at his clipboard "So he'll be dispatched tomorrow morning at 10 'o' clock in the morning. You may pick him up then."

"Thank you," Penny breathed "And...after that?"

Dr. Lake moistened his lips "Well,I'm not quite sure about that..mostly he'll be let out on parole."

My heart leaped up. He can be with us. He can be safe. At least we could talk without him being in cuffs or behind bars. Penny nodded."Thank you."

He smiled warmly "Anything for a friend of Apollo's," he nodded quickly at him "Now if you need anything,I'll be out in the lobby. And um,hospital rules. From next time,only two visitors per visit." he said apologetically.

"That's okay,we'll take turns." Jason said quickly when Penny started to interrupt. Dr. Lake nodded.

"Great. If you need me,I'l be in the lobby. Solace,give me call later on. We should catch up."

"Yeah,yeah we should." Apollo replied blandly. As soon as Dr. Lake walked out,Percy groaned.

"Guys,please. I don't need babysitters."

"Wait till you get home Perseus. Soon you'll need a permanent one." Penny threatened. He rolled his eyes,so she pinched him again.

"Ow!"

"And a private nurse."

"Damn you're lucky man," Leo sighed "Women in nurse costumes-"

"Zip it Valdez."

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After leaving the hospital (sadly,I didn't get the chance to talk to him alone) we all crowded into the van again. it was much more comfortable, and everyone was silent on the way home. I stared up at the beautiful mix of colors splashed across the sky like an artist's palate. Me and my mother used to spend evening like this,sitting in the backyard with coffee cups. I felt my eyes start to burn and I quickly inclined my head closer to the window.

Years ago..

I ran outside with steaming hot mugs as quickly as I could without spilling them. Mom laughed as she took one carefully.

"Careful Annie,you'll burn yourself." she warned. I grinned apologetically. She was the only person in the world who could get away with calling me Annie. We looked up at the beautiful sky. A mix of yellow and pink hues with purple ripples. I felt like a dream.

"I wish it could stay like this forever." I mused.

"It can. But only if you believe." my mom said with a faint smile. Her grey eyes seemed to change color along with the skies. I groaned.

"Mom,that's not really possible."

She brushed a lock of my blond hair away from my face "Maybe,maybe not. The skies will always be shifting and changing just like our lives and reality. But if you believe that you can stop in a beautiful moment,you can."

I didn't reply. As much as I only believed in scientific facts,my mom had a way with words. They made me question proven facts.

"Someday,there may never be a maybe."

"Mum,that doesn't make sense."

She laughed warmly "You don't always have to understand and know everything Annie." I could've argued back,but I decided against it. I loved these moments with my mother. It's always when she opened up like a caged bird,finally about to take flight.

She seemed to be free,and I never stopped her from spreading her wings.

"Mom," I started "Will we always be together?"

"Always,sweetie." she replied,her grey eyes staring into mine. Behind the warmth and the glow,I could see something else tat I couldn't grasp onto then.

Fear.

"What if we're separated?" I asked in a small world,not even expecting a logical answer back. Fortunately,I didn't really get one. Glancing back at the fading lights on the horizon,she said;

"Then someday,we'll meet again Annabeth. We'll meet just the way the earth meets the sky at the horizon."