Chapter 24

DicLAMEer: Me no own Percy Jackson

Hi. I am so sorry. I plan on finishing this story up soon. When I start another one, I'm going to write it first and finish it, then post it so you guys should follow me/author alerts. Again, sorry. Song is Makeshift Chemistry by Crown The Empire. They're a really good band. Oh, also if you happen to check the chance, check out the book Freaks And Revelations by Davida Wills Hurwin. It's so freaking amazing!

CASSIDY'S POV

Nico and Ava came by. Ava gave me clothes and stuff and pointed to the hospital showers. She had to go, her siblings missed her and dinner was about to start. Nico said he wanted to catch up with Percy and Jason, and that he would come back after dinner. I slowly got up to get in the shower. And I won't lie, it was painful. My hands and back hurt so much. I still couldn't feel my left hand, but I hadn't told anyone yet. I felt like I shouldn't. Not yet. I only told Nico, he's the only one who seemed to know what to do.

Nico.

What was I going to do with that boy? I mean, he said that he loved me. It didn't really register until just now. I wasn't really in the right mind when I woke up.

"Woah" I suddenly got really dizzy. There were black spots in my vision. I couldn't breathe very well. I shut the water off and stepped out. Okay, really, really dizzy now. I wrapped my towel around me.

-Line Break-

I woke up on the ground of the bathroom. What? I stood up shakily, which was really hard using only one hand. I was still dizzy. I couldn't even grab my clothes. I stumbled back into the main room of the camp hospital. Just then, Nico walked in. He had a plate of food in his hand.

"Nico" I said breathlessly

He knew something was wrong.

"What's wrong?"

"Um...I-I think I just passed out"

He looked shocked. "Are you okay?"

"Um, I think so. Could you please get me some water while I change?" He nodded and ran off. I wasn't even embarrassed by the fact that I was only in a towel. I don't think he cared either. I think we were both just worried. I slowly got dressed in some pajama pants and an oversized t-shirt. I crawled back onto my cot. Nico knocked on the door.

"Come in" I said weakly. He came in and handed me a cold water bottle. Thing is, he was on my left, so as casually as possible I reached over myself and grabbed the bottle with my right hand. Apparently I wasn't casual enough.

"Cassidy, is it you left hand?

I sighed, "yes"

"While I was...down there...I-I touched the black water. I was so scared and I didn't know where I was and..." I buried my head in my arms. With each word my voice grew softer.

He just looked at me sadly.

"You shouldn't have done that" he said, upset.

"I can't feel it. It's like, numb, I guess. Nico, this is a problem. I'm left handed!" I was so screwed.

He took a deep breath. "Listen, the only way to heal your hand," he paused for a while, looking me right through my eyes. "...is to put it in Greek fire."

"WHAT?!" I nearly screamed. I'm guessing my panic was comical, because Nico had the guts to laugh. I glared at him and said it again, "Why the hell do I need to do that?" I growl. That wipes the smile off of his face. Good.

"Well, long-story short, the water was really cold. Greek fire is really hot. To reverse the affects of the water, we need to put your hand in the fire." He says seriously.

I take a deep breath and say, "Alright. Let's just get this over with". Then he looks at me like I have three heads.

"Oh no, you need to rest first. You have to be at full health before we can do that. Good news is the healers say you should be fine in a couple of days. Until then, however, you're stuck here. There's way to many ways you can get even more injured inside of your crazy cabin" he says in the 'over-protective parent' voice. I glare but accept it.

-Time Skip-

It's lights out. I hate being in the camp hospital. It's super uncomfortable, and the food sucks. At least Ava and Amber stopped by to drop off headphones, phone, etc. I had headphones in. I closed my eyes, but almost immediately I felt a tap on my shoulder. My eyes shot open and I sat up quickly, trying to hide the wince. It was only Joe. I sigh, relaxing. Well, as relaxed as I can get.

"I'm sorry you're in pain sis" He says sadly. I look at him and ruffle his hair with my good hand. "

"Has pain ever stopped me from doing anything?' I say, smiling.

He smiles back, sadly, and says "Remember that one time we stole those bikes, and you hit a crack and broke your arm, but kept riding anyway because the owners of the bikes were chasing us?"

I laugh "Yeah I do." I smile at the memory. "So what's up little brother?" I ask.

He suddenly gets serious. I frown in confusion. "Joseph…w-what is it?"

He sighs and says "Well, when I lived with Hermes and Nyx…they" he paused for a few seconds. I was getting worried. "I'll just say it. They offered me immortality and I accepted it." He said, his voice getting quiet by the end. My jaw drops and my eyes widen.

"What?" I ask, unbelievingly.

"Please don't be mad at me."

"I'm not mad but do you realize what this means? You will watch everyone you love die, Joe! You will see me on my death bed, or out in battle, or wherever I die. You will watch it and now that you'll never see me, or anyone else again!" I start yelling.

"Get out! Just...give me time. I need to be alone. Go to bed, we'll talk in the morning" I say harshly. I turn away from him and shove my headphones back in, blasting the music at a level that probably isn't good for my ears. I feel him leave, and I glance and the door as it closes. Then the tears start to fall. My brother will watch me die. I can't stand to think about it so I shut off the music and try to sleep. I fall asleep fast, but it was anything but restful.