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Chapter 7: Confessions

Percy's POV

Stupid monsters. Why do they always come when I need to be with Annabeth. Seriously, Tartarus surely hates me. Every time I need to do something important, some monster comes to ruin my day. Yesterday, it was the Empousa, now, Dr. Thorn?

I'm pretty sure I've already beaten up Dr. Thorn before. And that was when I was calm. Now, when I'm mad, he comes. He better be ready to be beaten up again.

It's also my fault that I haven't told Annabeth during the times I could. Like, when we were in McDonald's. I should have told her then, if I did, I wouldn't have a problem now. I could kill Dr. Thorn, send him to Tartarus and continue my date with Annabeth.

Ugh. Seriously. Worst. Day. Ever.

"Percy!" I didn't see him scream, but I'm pretty sure that voice belongs to Nico. "Hello? A liitle help here?"

I looked to where the voice was coming from, Nico was being hung upside down by Dr. Thorn. Annabeth and Thalia were at the manticore's sides, trying to help Nico. But if they kick or punch or slice the manticore, Nico will fall on his head. Which is not good because I really want to do all three to the monster.

"Percy! Help! I don't wanna be Manticore dinner!" he screamed again.

"I'm coming." I ran to Nico, meaning to sound like my heart was into saving him and to help him but my heart wasn't in it right now.

I was NOT in the mood to fight. In fact, I just felt like lying down my bed and never waking up.

Like I said, WORST. DAY. EVER.

I took Riptide out of my pocket and from a ballpen, it turned to a lethal sword. I charged.

I am going to kill Dr. Thorn once and for all! I'll make sure that he isn't going back to this world for a long long time.

You ever feel that the world is on slow motion? Well. That's how I felt. Maybe it was because of my bad vibes or maybe because I was too excited to kill the monster. Which ever reason, it's still meant bad news for Dr. Thorn.

Dr. Thorn seemed to have sensed that I was coming his way since he turned to look to me. He dropped Nico, who would have hurt his head bad if not for Annabeth and Thalia catching him.

"Miss me, Perseus Jackson?" Dr. Thorn asked with his still British accent.

And the answer was obvious: "No, you stupid manticore!"

I slashed at the monster, meaning to cut of his head but he dodged and aimed his scorpion tail at me. Doing what he did, I dodged as well. I attacked using Riptide, hurting him on the stomach.

That seemed to distract him. Dr. Thorn looked down, but even I could see the cut wasn't deep.

"Is that all you can do, demigod?" Dr. Thorn threatened, "What happened to you? You were much better than this."

He continued to attack and dodge, shouting insults every time. I continued to dodge as well, attacking every time I could but it was no use. He continued to dodge and his attacks were more accurate than mine.

I wasn't sure how Nico, Annabeth and Thalia are doing and I wanted to know but if I looked away Dr. Thorn would have the chance to finish me off.

We continued to fight. Attack, dodge, attack, dodge. I wasn't sure how long we fought but I'm pretty sure that I look real bad right now.

I guess the 'I'm gonna beat him up thing" won't work. I need a plan.

"Percy!" I looked to where the voice came from, which earned me a cut on the shoulder by Dr. Thorn. I staggered on my feet. I put a hand on my stinging shoulder. I couldn't fight anymore.

"Wise Girl, it's not the best time to call me for no apparent reason." I shouted back, my eyes returning back Dr. Thorn.

He was smirking, probably because he thought he was about to win. Man, do I have to prove him wrong.

Dr. Thorn didn't look scarred at all. He didn't have any bruises except the one on his stomach.

"That's not it, Seaweed Brain. I have something to tell you." Annabeth shouted again. "Run here!"

"That's not a very smart move, demigod." Dr. Thorn said. "That one move could kiil you."

I knew he was right. If I turned my back, he could kill me right away.

I didn't know what to do but I was sure of one thing. I had to go to Annabeth. She probably had a plan.

It probably would have killed me, but I did it anyway. I turned back and ran to Annabeth as fast as I could.

Annabeth's POV

Exactly how I planned it. Percy turns back and Dr. Thorn would follow.

How would it work, you ask? Well, if Dr. Thorn follows, and I'm sure he will, Percy, Thalia and I could surround him, cut him in half and send him to Tartarus.

Not the best plan I've came up with, but if the timing is correct then it would do.

Percy was running towards me, Thalia and an unconscious Nico.

Dr. Thorn let go of Nico when Percy charged so he hit his head and if it weren't for me and Thalia, he would have had a brain concussion.

Thalia hadn't left Nico side. She was trying to stop the bleeding that was happening. And since she is a hunter of Artemis, it won't be long until it stops.

"Percy! Run faster!" I screamed.

"I'm trying my best! It's not easy to run when you're injured." He answered back.

I understood what he meant. I remembered my dream last night, the Cyclops. I was injured, and I had to run. Now, that wasn't easy.

I still had a grudge against Dr. Thorn ever since he pushed me off that cliff. I remember it clearly. It was my turn to get back at him.

"There! That would do." I heard Thalia say.

I looked at her and understood what she said. Nico's head stopped bleeding and it was wrapped in cloth like the ones you would see in the hospital.

"Thalia, get up." I said to her. "Percy needs help."

She stood up and looked at Percy. She cringed and said: "Yep. He definitely needs help."

She was gonna take her bow but then she realized it wasn't there.

"Annabeth, I don't have my bow and arrow." she said.

"I know that. Can you fight with your hands?" I asked.

It's not good that Thalia has no weapons but we have no choice.

"I guess so. it won't be as good though."

"We need all the help we can get."

Percy was nearer now, he looked worse than he had a while ago. He had more cuts on his sides and he was being constantly attacked by the manticore.

"Annabeth!" he said in between pants. "What to do?"

"Just keep running." I answered.

He kept running. It was only a matter of seconds before he gets here.

"Is that all you can do, demigod?" Dr. Thorn teased.

Here. Now!

"Now!" I repeated my thoughts out loud to Percy and Thalia.

Percy ran to the side to avoid my strike and Thalia ran with me.

I took out my knife, ready to strike.

There was a look of confusion on Dr. Thorn's face, which made me feel victorious.

"What dirty tricks are you playing?" he asked. Little did he know that that was his last question for a long long time.

I charged forward and buried the knife deep in his gut. Thalia held his scorpion tail, asking Percy to cut it off so it wouldn't hurt me or anyone else for that matter.

I moved my knife sidewards, cutting Dr. Thorn in half. And he disintegrated to dust.

"That's the last we'll see of him for a while." Thalia said, wrapping up the matter.

I looked back at Percy, smiling but when I saw how Percy was doing my smile melted.

He looks like he was beaten up to the extreme. He had cuts everywhere. His face, shoulder, legs and chest.

I immediately ran to where Percy was lying down. I hadn't brought any ambrosia or nectar since I didn't know that a monster would be here.

Note to self: Always bring ambrosia and nectar. A monster can show up anywhere.

"Percy, you okay? Can you still walk?" I asked. Thalia ran to my side dragging Nico, still unconscious.

I'm pretty sure that was not how to treat an unconscious person but I didn't care about Nico. Percy was hurt, that's all that mattered.

Percy mumbled something in response but I couldn't understand what he said.

"Percy..." I started but then I realized that someone needs to help him now. "Thalia! Can you help him?"

"Annabeth, I'm not Apollo. Those cuts are too severe. I'll go call the ambulance."

I stayed still beside Percy. I heard Thalia asking for somebody's cellphone to call the ambulance. I couldn't do anything. I just stayed there, holding Percy's hand.

I looked around, wondering how many people saw the fight. Miraculously, there were only a few people, probably because it was almost 7 pm.

Whatever they saw, it seemed to be normal to them. That's good. I don't have to go to the police station later.

At least something went right.

"Annabeth. The ambulance is on their way. Let's bring Percy to the bench. He needs to lie down. I can do first aid." Thalia suggested.

I just nodded and helped Thalia carry Percy on the bench. I didn't care that he was heavy, he needs to be healed.

"He's still breathing. He won't die because of the cuts. He's just tired and hurt." Thalia reminded me.

I knew that. I've seen worse scenarios. But this was Percy, and I don't want him hurt.

Thalia tore a piece of cloth from her shirt and started to wipe the blood of the cuts.

When would the ambulance get here?

"Annabeth." I was startled by Percy's voice but I immediately responded.

"Percy. Are you okay? Where does it hurt? The ambulance is coming soon. Just relax."

"I'm fine. Just a few cuts. I've been through worse remember?" He chuckled, which made me feel a little relieved.

I stared at the beach. It was silent for a while, except for the sound of Thalia wiping blood from Percy's chest and Nico's snoring beside them.

"I guess our tour didn't go that well." he said, laughs in the middle of his words.

"Yeah. I don't think we'll ever have a normal day." I answered.

"Annabeth." Percy's voice was suddenly serious. "I have to tell you something."

"Yeah? I think you should tell me when you're fine."

"No, I have to tell you now, if I don't, something might happen again."

"Tell me then." I said, wondering if it was the same words he wanted to tell me a few hours ago.

"Okay. Uhm." He cleared his throat, which made him seem fine again, but I knew better. "I-I- l-lik-"

"Just tell her! Gods, you guys are soo melodramatic!" Thalia shouted, teasingly.

"Thalia-" I was about to scold her and things but Percy's words stopped me.

"I love you."

I turned my head to face Percy, his face red. I'm pretty sure mine was too. I opened my mouth, to answer him.

Then ambulance came.

For those who wanted to know my answer? I was about to say "I love you too."

-END OF CHAPTER 7-

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