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Chapter 8

Percy's POV

I was staring outside the window deep in my thoughts. I was startled by a voice. I looked up and saw the stewardess asking me if I need anything. I shook my head and smiled at her. I pulled my baseball cap down trying to hide my face. I turned my eyes back at the window. I thought to myself have I done the right thing?

Flashback

After we blurted out the truth to Calypso, my world started to tumble down. The truth came out. My identity was revealed to the whole world, including Kelsi. The paparazzi feast on our story. We are always on every magazine, newspaper, tabloid and etc… When you switched on the TV you can always see them talking about us. I was in deep shit. My father was furious. Even Kelsi was forced to stop her studies due to her security. Nico was mad at me for exposing my identity. We found out that Jason was the one who exposed my identity after Calypso confided with her. I didn't care anymore. I am too depressed to care.

It was almost two weeks after the revelation. I wasn't in my best shape. I was always drinking and sometimes go to bars. Nico was furious. He told me to keep my act together. But I was too stubborn to listen. I never showed up to my commitments. After all that happened I can't seem to pull myself together. Calypso cheating on me and all the attention about my true identity was too much for me to handle.

I was back at my pad when Nico and Kelsi barged in. "Percy!" Nico called. "Where the hell have you been? I've been trying to call you for an hour but you wouldn't pick up." He demanded. Before I can even answer him, "You're drinking again!" Kelsi stated. I just looked at them and continued to drink. Nico walked towards me and snatched the glass. I glared at him. "What the hell are you doing to yourself Percy?" Nico asked sadly. "Just leave me alone." I demanded. "You think we will let you ruin your life just because of that bitch!" Kelsi exasperated.

I smirked. "You think it is because of her?" I asked sarcastically. Both of them looked confused. "Well part of it. Who wouldn't go insane when you found out that the first girl you loved cheated on you by a guy whom you hated and then found out that he revealed your true identity to the whole wide world." I stated and laughed. "I just can't take it anymore. I am done." I said and stand up.

"What do you mean you're done?" Nico asked. "Don't you get it? I said I am done! I don't want anything to do with any of this anymore!" I yelled. "Percy calm down and let's talk about it." Kelsi trying to convinced me. I shook my head. "There's nothing to talk about. I am done and just accept it!" I grab my jacket and started to head out.

"Where do you think you are going?" Nico demanded. I ignored him and head towards the elevator. Both of them followed me. "Get back inside Percy." Kelsi begged. "Just let me go." I said and stepped inside the elevator and they followed. We are still arguing when the elevator door opens and we were already on the parking area. I head out and walk towards my car. I opened it and step inside. They both followed. "Get out!" I ordered them. "No! I am coming with you whether you like it or not!" Nico said stubbornly. "Kelsi get out of the car." He added.

"No I am coming with you." Kelsi insisted. "Don't be stubborn. Get out of the car Kelsi!" I ordered. "No!" she hissed back. When we couldn't get her out, we both surrendered."Now let me drive." Nico demanded. I looked at him disbelievingly. "Are you serious?" I asked. "You have too much Percy. It is not safe for you to drive." I shook my head. "Just tell me where you want to go." He instructed. Before he can even protest, I start the engine and drove away.

"Stop the car Percy!" he demanded. I didn't listen to him and just drove fast. Kelsi who is at the back of the car pleaded, "Percy please stop the car. You're scaring me." I looked back at her not realizing that I was driving so fast. I lost control of the car and the last thing I remembered was the sound of Kelsi's voice screaming.

End of Flashback

I was awoken by the sudden movement of the person sitting next to me. I looked outside and realized that we are landing. Finally after for how many hours of traveling I reached my destination. One by one the passengers get out and I soon followed. As I step to the foreign country, I can't help myself to feel nervous and scared. I've never been to this place and I sure know little about it. I adjusted my eyeglasses and head towards the airport. After the long process of waiting I finally made it out without getting caught. I managed to get a fake ID and passport. I am no longer Percy Jackson. My name is Sean Angelo. Sean is the random name I picked out. Well the Angelo, I got it from Nico's last name without the "di". I grab my back and headed towards the exit. I thought to myself here I come Greece.

I hail a cab and instructed to take me to a hotel. It was already 5 in the afternoon and I felt tired from the flight. As the driver dropped me to one of the famous hotel in Athens, I grabbed my cap and wear my eyeglasses. It was all for cover up. I didn't know if anyone here knows me but to be safe I need to be careful. I head towards the reception area and get a room.

I scanned the room and it was beautiful. It reminded me those days when I used to travel a lot. I drop my bag and walk towards the balcony. I caught my breath, the sight is so wonderful. It was overlooking the city. I stayed there for a while appreciating the beauty. I went back inside and change my clothes. I went to the bedroom and lay for a while. But before I even knew it I drifted to sleep.

I woke up the following morning and realized I haven't eaten anything. I ordered food and switched on the TV. I scanned the channels and one caught my eye. It was ETC channel (I do not own ETC). The topic was about me, particularly my disappearance after the incident. There were many speculations. I listened to it until Kelsi and Nico was brought in the topic. I felt a sharp pain remembering what I put them through.

Flashback

The next thing I knew I woke up at a room painted with white, I looked around and realized I was in a hospital. My head hurts and there are bruises and cuts on my arms. I reached for my head and it was bandaged. I tried to think what the hell happened and soon it came back to me. I frantically get out of bed ignoring the pain. I reached the door and head out. I scanned the area and look around the hallway. I can't find anybody. I drag myself and tried looking for Kelsi and Nico.

I was at the edge of the hallway when a nurse noticed me. "Sir what are you doing? You shouldn't get out of bed." She demanded. I shook my head. "Do you know where I can find my cousin and my sister? Nico and Kelsi?" I asked her. She held my hand and guided me back to my room. I protested but she wouldn't let me go. "Mr. Jackson don't be too stubborn. If you're looking for them they are safe too." I scrunched my eyebrows. "Can we go there?" I asked. She shook her head. We reached the room and she instructed me to get in the bed.

I followed her. As I lay in the bed, I looked at her and asked her. "How long was I been out?" "A day after the accident." She replied. I hesitated for a while to ask her about Kelsi and Nico but decided to anyway. "Do you know what happened to them?" She looked at me with sad eyes. She was about to answer me when the door flew open. There stand in the door was none other than my father. He looked like he was ready to kill someone. I gulped.

"Perseus Jackson!" He snarled. "What the hell have gotten into you!?" The nurse excused herself and exited the room. I was left alone with my father. I didn't say a word. He move closer to me and grab me. "Do you have any idea what you did to your sister?!" I was shocked and scared. What happened to Kelsi? I thought to myself. I looked at him with confusion written on my face. "You almost killed your sister!" he shouted at me. I felt weak hearing what he said. I started to cry. "I am so sorry." Is all that slip in my mouth.

He tightens the grip on my shirt. "If anything bad happens to your sister, I swear to God.." he threatened me. He was cut off by Mom. "Poseidon." She called weakly. We both looked at her. My dad released me and my mom hugged me crying. I hug her back. We are now both crying. "I am so sorry. I didn't mean any of this to happen." I apologized between the sobs. "You should have thought of that before you decided to drive around drunk with your sister in the car. How stupid can you get Perseus?!" He yelled at me. "Do you want to know what happened to her?!" I looked at him. I saw hate in his eyes. "She's in coma! Your little sister is not waking up because of you Perseus!"

"Poseidon!" My mom called. He ignored her. I froze. She's in coma? I thought to myself. "No! No! That's not true. Tell me that's not real mom?" I begged. She started to cry again. I buried my head on my hands and silently sobbing.

After that incident with my dad, he never talks to me or visits me. The accidents were all over the news. I felt so lost and embarrassed of myself. I was already discharged and so is Nico. He suffered minor bruises but had a broken arm. Good thing is that he doesn't hate me. Kelsi was the worst. She was still in the ICU. The doctors said that they didn't know when she will wake up. Every time I got the chance to see her I always cried. I kept apologizing even if she doesn't hear me. I hated myself. She doesn't deserve this. I wish I was the one in her place. It was my entire fault. I blamed myself every day.

My father hated me. Although Mom didn't say it but I know she is disappointed in me. There were people blaming me and some felt pity on me. I didn't even know if people like me anymore. My commitments were all canceled thanks to Nico. He stayed beside me as a brother. But I know he is also disappointed in me. The guilt is overwhelming. I couldn't take it anymore.

I went to the hospital and visited Kelsi. It was already two weeks after the accident. Although she's in a private room already, there is no sign of improvement on her. I hold her hand, tears flowing in my cheeks. I kissed her hand and apologized. I looked at her paled face. "I am so sorry princess. You're brother is an idiot. Please come back to us." I sobbed. "I came here to say goodbye." I mumbled. "I'm leaving. I am sorry I am a coward but I can't take it anymore. I can't stand seeing you like this. I needed to be far away from all of this. Dad hates me you know. He doesn't even talk to me anymore." I kissed her forehead. "I love you Kelsi. Please get better already." I sobbed. I kissed her once more leave the room.

End of Flashback

Tears started to run down on my cheeks as I stared at the TV remembering what happened. Then I heard the knocked on the door. I immediately wiped the tears. I open the door and it was the room service. I said my thanks and gave a tip. I ate my breakfast and watch TV for a while. I went outside the balcony while thinking of what I should do here in Athens. When I have enough I went inside and head towards the bathroom. I quickly changed and grab my bag. I paid my bills and head out. I pick a map of Athens along the way out and scanned the map. I thought to myself where I should go.