AN:/ Hey! I'm SOO sorry I haven't updated. I've been ubber busy! But here! I hope I can be forgiven, I meant to make the chapter longer but I didn't have enough inspiration... I'm just wasn't feeling it. Could you guys please drop a review it would really help! Thanks I love all of you guys. Read on!

Nikki POV

Shit. Where is Malcolm!? He should be back now! What's that sound? Foot steps? Malcolm! I bolted for the door. Pushing open the door I saw Malcolm. He was carrying Maya, her mouth was open and her breathing was steady. Pulling Malcolm through the door and hurrying him down the hallway to her room. I pushed him out the door and gave him Annabeth's message. Shutting the door I took a deep breath. Taking off Maya's jacket and boots I grimace.

Her arms had burns up her arms and on her back the size ranging from a dime to a small fist. I reached for my bag. Pulling out the clear container with a lavender colored salve in it. The calming lavender scent was filling the room. Dipping my fingers into the ointment, it covering my fingers shimmering in the light, a small smile spread across my face as I rubbed it into the burns making sure to thoroughly cover them all. Wracking my brain for the right words I murmured in ancient greek. The salve faintly glowed and sunk into her skin. The smaller burns disappearing with it. Wiping my forehead with a cloth.

Pulling off her jeans and shirt I saw more damage. Her black sports bra and and boy shorts were still intact which was great. Although she had cuts on her stomach they weren't deep. Moving onto her ankle I grabbed my gauze wrap and the bonding agents.

It took at least twenty minutes to set the cast. By the time I was done, I was emotionally and physically drained. I stood up and stretched my tight muscles, cracking my neck, fingers and back. Looking in the mirror on the wall I grimaced. My face was tinted gray, my hair looked limp and lifeless, my eyes still red. Tears dried on my face. Sighing I grabbed a water bottle and a washcloth. Violently scrubbing the tears away.

Sighing I grabbed the extra shirt and sweat pants in my bag and redressed Maya. I smiled. At least I helped one person. Laughing. Laughing filled the room. The door opened, Malcolm and Annabeth come in smiling. I grab a blanket and cover Maya up. Stepping back I smile she looks peaceful.

"How is she?" Annabeth asks hopping off Malcolm's back.

"Better. Major bruising, and burns. Her ankle was broken and she had multiple cuts. I've healed all I can right now. Can one of you stay with her? I'm going to rest. I'll see you at dinner."

Leaving the Big House I run to the Apollo cabin and crash on my bed. Falling asleep was the easy part. Staying sane with my dreams was the hard part. I thought as I drifted off into a black sleep.

Malcolm POV

"I'll stay with her." I said sitting down in a basket-woven chair next to the bed. "You go meet up with our cabin. I'll see you later" Annabeth was going to argue but I hugged her and pushed her out the door. Sighing I sat back down and watched Maya. Her dirty blonde hair was messy and ratted, her face was pale and sweaty, grabbing a towel I wiped off her face. I should've been checked out by Nikki. My shoulder still throbs, and I think I have a sprained wrist. Leaning my head back I closed my eyes, listening to Maya's slow, quiet breathing. She was amazing. I still am shaking from our encounter with the giant centipede. I had let my instincts take over, I had been trained to. Yet I don't think I would've done that with my first monster.

Taking deep breaths I tried to calm down. I didn't realize I was so exhausted. I struggled to stay awake. In the end I had let my subconscious take over as I started to dream.

Dark. Thats all it was. Wait. What was that? Hooting? definitely an owl. Was it Athena's messenger? Suddenly there was a burst of light. Burning my eyes, they closed and when they reopened my mother, Athena was there talking with someone. I couldn't see them, but She was obviously angry. She was gesturing rapidly with her hands. She pointed at a cloud floating above her head, I saw my sleeping form. I had a peaceful expression on my face, my head still tipped back on the chair. I felt a confused look on my face. One that got copied to the one in the cloud. The cloud expanded to show Maya. Laying on the bed, her brow creased, lips moving and her chest rising and falling rapidly. Startled and fighting to wake back up I turned my attention back to my mom.

A ruby red painted finger pointed at her. A brilliant ring shined in the light. Leaves wrapped around the finger creating a branching effect. Little gemstone created small but detailed flowers. My Mom froze. She seemed to look straight at me. Her eyes penetrating and calculating like usual. A woman in a elegant dress came into the picture. She had blonde hair that was perfectly straight. Her soft pink lips were in a frown, but she turned and waved at me smiling. She smirked at Athena, Athena snapped her fingers and the dream went blank. I swirled in the blackness until I remembered that Maya was suffering.

My eyes shot open and my gaze slingshots to the bed. Maya is still struggling, her lips forming voiceless words. Perspiration gathered on her forehead. Getting out of my chair I sat on her bed, hearing the springs squeak slightly under our combined weight. Slowly I reach out my hand and gingerly shake her shoulder. Her eyes burst open and she gasps. Her body was visibly trembling, her eyes were terrified and full of tears. Gathering her in my arms I try to comfort her. Her arms wrap around me and I hear a high pitch wail. Holding Maya tighter I let her cry, let her use me for support.

Her violent sobs filled the room. I just let her. I moved my hands in slow circles on her back to try and calm her down. Her arms squeezed tighter around my waist. Her cries became silent, her chest still expanding and contracting weakly. Her form slumps against my chest, slowly I pull back. Maya's eyes were closed in exhaustion. Setting her crumpled form back down I glance at the clock. It's 5:30. Almost dinner time. Sighing quietly I get up slowly. Maya's hand shoots out and snags my wrist.

"Please stay." She whispers hoarsely. "Please Malcolm." Her eyes were shattered.

"I wasn't leaving." I said with a slight smile

"Will you lay with me?" I look at her blankly. What did she say? "Please Malcolm?" I nodded and she smiled with relief. She slid over making room for me. I slipped off my sneakers and crawled in next to Maya. Coming closer she put her arms around my waist. She smelled like cinnamon. Her head laid on my chest, with out thinking my arms wrapped around her form and held her securely to me. She sighed with a smile. Her breathing became slow and calm. I smiled to myself. And I closed my eyes.

AN: Hey guys I'm gonna try to update more often. I have spring break next week. I'll hopefully update again soon. I had some trouble putting out this chapter. I don't know why... I guess I've just been super busy! I've been working a lot more recently so that could be it. Soooo anyways I want to thank everyone for being patient with me! And Cockapoo thanks. You are a great help with everything. When I got the email that you updated, it motivated me. So THANKS I'll see you guys later!