For You, I Could Be Anything

I'm Always On the Move

Katalina's POV -

"I should've sucked his soul out, after all he did cheat death" was the first thing Nico said once we got to his cabin. I sat there and listened to everything he said. "I mean, who does he think he is? Is he trying to belittle me?!" Nico continued. I looked at him, "He isn't", I said. Nico scoffed, "And how do you know that? He clearly was trying to prove something" he replied annoyed. "You were challenging him. Maybe he just wanted to prove that he can fight and that he has potential" I said. Nico looked at me, "Are you defending him?". "I'm not defending anybody Nico. I'm just stating my thoughts" I responded. He looked away and dropped his head. "Katalina, what did he mean when he said that you don't seem to think think the same as I did out there?" he asked slowly. I froze a little and I tried to think quickly about how I was going to respond. "Can you please just say the truth.." Nico mumbled. I sighed, "When you asked him if that's all he's got, I whispered to him to not let you get to him. But I only did it because he needs to know to not get distracted, it's basic training words" I quickly said. "Basic training huh, so that's what its called these days" he chuckled lowly. I eyed him, "Nico, I didn't mean to-", Nico then looked at me, "You could've just let Annabeth say something. She's the one training him, not you.." he retorted. "Nico, you were going to, it looked like you were going to kill him!" I raised my voice a little more and it surprised him since I have never raised my voice at him. "You know what, yeah, maybe I did want to kill him. But I got myself together even before you stopped us. Do you seriously think I would just kill someone in cold blood!" he said. I couldn't look him in the eyes because I knew that they were only laced with hurt. "Is there something I should know Katalina? How do you and Demetri actually know each other?" he asked more calmer now. "I want to tell you everything Nico, it's just.." I started. "It's just what Katalina? What is it that you can't tell me? Do you love him?" he asked. His voice broke at the last question and I immediately took his hands in mine. "No, no, no, no, Nico. I love you more than anything. Please don't think that. I just can't tell you here. Once we get to New Orleans I'll explain everything. I just can't tell you here..please understand. But I love you Nico. Your the only person I love this way" I quickly said. Some tears slipped from Nico's eyes and I felt even more guilty. I hugged him tightly, "I'm sorry". He tightened his arms around me, "I just can't anymore with all of this. When you went missing I was devastated and I was so frustrated that I couldn't get you here as fast as I wanted. Then Percy went missing when we still couldn't find you and I, I.." Nico's voice started to shake. "I will never make you go through that again, I'm sorry. I'll always stick by your side...and don't worry, we'll find Percy soon, I can just feel it" I cupped his cheeks. Nico shook his head lightly, "You shouldn't be apologizing for anything and I should be comforting you. Percy is your brother and I know how your feeling right now..", Nico said while giving me a kiss on my cheek. I rested my chin on his shoulder, "Everything will be fine", even though I told him that, I wasn't so sure about it myself. I then looked at Nico, "I think it's time we head to New Orleans". Nico smiled and held my hands, "Let's go then".

I've been trying to tamper into Percy's mind, but it was difficult. I for sure now knew that some type of magic was shielding him or someone is trying to make it hard to find him. Every minute that passed by I just grew more frustrated and the lake showed me that too. The water moved a lot faster than it usually did and it even surpassed past the farthest sand line. I turned off the candle I had lit and grabbed a cardigan from my closet. I stepped out from the cabin and closed the door and then I made my way to Athena's cabin. As I headed their, I saw Demetri from the corner of my eye. I wanted to speak to him about what happened earlier today, but I wasn't sure whether I should or not. I know he saw me since I could practically feel his eyes on me. I saw a young camper, a son of Apollo, and I greeted him, "Hey Riley, how are you?". The young boy looked up at me with his pretty light blue eyes, "Hi Katalina! I'm fine, what about you?" he smiled. I smiled back at him, "I'm fine, listen can you give this to your brother Will? I would totally appreciate it" I said. He took the piece of paper from my hand, "Of course! Does it have to do with Percy?" he asked curiously. He then put his hands over his mouth, "I shouldn't have said that. I'm sorry Katalina.." he said sadly. I patted his head, "Don't worry about it Riley, it's fine. And to answer your question, it's actually not about Percy" I smiled fondly at him. He looked confused, "Really? Well I won't ask anything else then. I'll take my leave then. Oh and must I say you look really pretty today, I mean you look pretty everyday, I just.." he said shyly. I chuckled, "Thank you Riley and I'll see you around" I said patting his head again. He blushed and ran off after saying a quick bye. I smiled lightly and I turned to keep walking when I crashed into a hard chest. I balanced myself and I looked up at the person I just ran into, which of course was Demetri. "Really? Couldn't you have given me a warning at least" I said irritated as I touched my head. He didn't say anything and he just looked at me. I stood there and held eye contact with him. After a minute I sighed, "Well if your not going to say anything, I'll be on my merry way" I said as I stepped to the other side only for him to stand right in front of me again. I stepped to the other side and he again repeated the action. This went on and when he was going to step again, I grabbed his arms and looked him in the eyes, "I don't have time to silly dance Demetri, so please stop". After I said that, he still didn't say anything. I started walking and this time he didn't stop me, which for some reason upset me.