Short, yes, I know. Writer's block is...frustrating, to say the least.
Update: Sorry to anyone (if there was anyone) who caught this chapter in the middle of the massive eff up I made where I copy and pasted the coding into the chapter. I hope it's fixed and if there are any more problems, let me know.
Nico leaves to get Annabeth and I walk back to the group. Having heard everything, Alice opens her arms to comfort me; something I don't pass up as I wrap my arms around her and lay my head on her shoulder, her fingers running through my hair in a comforting matter. Percy not remembering me doesn't bother me as much as the fact that he remembers Annabeth but not me. Don't get me wrong, I love Anna as if she were my actual sister and I've had a hand in getting them together...but I can't help but get a little jealous that she has a larger part of his heart than I do. That jealousy is completely childish, I know, but...I can't help what I feel.
'Where'd Nico go?' Hazel asks, speaking a little softer considering my outward state.
Alice looks at me to see if I'm going to answer. I shake my head and she looks at Hazel. 'He went to get someone really quick. Don't worry, he'll be back in a few minutes.'
Percy looks to his left and I see him tense. Something's wrong because I felt Alice tense up a few seconds ago. That could only mean one thing... 'Looks like they found you, Alice.'
She looks at me, amusement in her eyes. 'Seems those three aren't as horrible at stalling than I thought. I expected them here sooner.' That prompts me to giggle and shove her lightly.
'That's your husband you're talking about, you know.' I joke back, causing a giggle from her as well.
'Husband?' Frank asks, his voice startling me because I didn't expect him to speak. They had their weapons drawn, so seeing a hilarious outcome to this, Alice and I stay unarmed. She tries to contain her laughter, making me draw the conclusion that she saw how this will end and that I was right in it being hilarious. Frank's voice sounds again. 'You know them?'
'We do.' Is all I say. They stop a few yards away, no one moving or saying anything as sea green locks onto amber.
'Hello, Edward.'
Nico POV
When I arrive at Camp Halfblood, I immediately go to the sound. Annabeth has been spending most of her time there, feeling connected to Percy through the ocean. Sure enough, I find her sitting on the sand, hair in a ponytail and clothes a mess of wrinkles. I walk over and sit next to her, looking out at the sound and waiting for her to speak first when she's ready.
'Did you really find him?' She asks, voice hopeful yet tainted with doubt.
I muster a nod and meet her eyes, pleading with her to understand the severity of the situation as a whole. 'Yes, we found him. But you need to understand, Hera's playing with our lives. She picked Percy up and dropped him somewhere else with no memory of his life here. Well...aside from your name. He doesn't even remember Ara...'
She breaks eye contact with me and looks out over the sound again, taking everything in. Finally, she sighs. 'Let's go.'
She doesn't need to specify, I just take her hand and shadow travel back to Alaska. When we get there, we see Percy, Frank, and Hazel with their weapons drawn behind an unarmed Ara and Alice. In front of them, 6 vampires. Bella seems to be in a stare down with the copper haired one in front.
'Hello, Edward.'
Hope this chapter was satisfactory. I'm writing the next chapter, but I make no promises on when it will be completed. Hasta luego mi pastelitos, good damn bye
