Marina's.P.O.V.
We sat in Kora's. Lillith sat beside me. Loud music played in the background. I felt myself calming and relaxing from the dream. I still was unsure with all it meant, but the message had been clear…Hercules was in grave danger and I needed to protect him. Hercules was laughing along with Iolaus and Jason, he was hiding his exhaustion well. "Hercules looks better." Lillith commented. She was smiling. "Yes, he does." I said, looking at him. Only I could see the cracks and flaws in his façade. The purple bags under eyes and the way his laughter and eyes didn't meet his eyes.
I felt bad lying to Lillith but it was Hercules' place to tell them, not mine. "Holidays are next week, are you heading home?" Lillith asked, putting her chin on her hand. "Hercules invited me to go with him to his home. My mother has gone very faraway to go and live with her sister." I explained. "Great! The whole gang usually heads to Hercules' for a day. His house is the closest, and then we head to our homes." Lillith said, excitedly. I smiled, and felt genuinely happy. I had friends, a holiday and fun times ahead.
We drank and ate for another hour more. We laughed and talked, it was wonderful. Soon our curfew came and we had to head back to the Academy.
"I'm looking forward to meeting your mother." I murmured to Hercules as we walked back. Hercules walked slowly, while the others were slightly ahead of us. "I'm sure she'll be glad to meet you too." Hercules said, his voice kind. "I hope so." I whispered, feeling nervous. I had never been very good at meeting new people. "Don't worry." Hercules chided, hip checking me. I shoved him back playfully. Our laughter filling the cool night.
We finally reached the Academy. "Hurry up!" Jason called, beckoning us to come. We ran to him and went inside. We quietly went to bed and fell promptly asleep.
a/n: I know a shortie...don't worry I am going to upload the next chapter later today or tomorrow :D Thank you to KaiAyuzawa19 and nayaah for following! :D