Why Me?(Third book of Call me Omega)

Chapter 9

Percy's POV

California was a bit warmer.

Sadly, the winter beach wasn't as beautiful as the summer beach. There weren't many people. I went back in the cabin and went to the bathroom. I hoped monsters wouldn't come close if I had the sea nearby. I had been here for nearly a week now. I had healed, though another suicide attempt had put me back. I strained to look back at the wound that Knione had made. Frost still was left around the wound, numbing it. I sighed and put the bandages back on and stared at the long cuts on my wrists. I huffed and sunk them in water. I wouldn't die, no matter how much blood I lost. I couldn't stab my heart. I might not die of it, and if I didn't I would be able to move and the probability of a monster finding me

Tartarus was keeping me alive.

I scowled.

Lets see how well you can.

~

I examined the bottle carefully.

A painful way of suicide.

I wondered how Tartarus would prevent me from dying this time.

Drink it. All of it.

A painful way of suicide.

I shrugged.

Not bad.

I put the bottle to my lips and drank in the liquid without a thought. It burned. The excruciating pain burned through my whole body, making me want to stop.
I gasped and dropped the bottle, falling to my knees. My stomach turned and I vomited. The burning sensation wouldn't stop. It was extremely painful, but somewhat thrilling. I knew I was losing it. Laughing, I hunched over.

Can you still keep me alive?

~

Annabeth's POV

"You saw him?"

Jessica nodded.
I took a deep breath.
"How... How was he?"
"I- I'm not sure. He was in a hurry. But..."
"But?"
"Khione. She stabbed him."
"What?!"
"She froze our feet to the ground, so we couldn't help him. I think he ran away though."
I sighed in frustration. "You don't know where he went."
She nodded, and I covered my face with my hands. "I wish we had a clue about him."
"I just hope he's okay."
I looked at her and smiled. "Thanks Jess. This would be hard for you too."
She shook her head. "We weren't even dating...."
I patted her on the shoulder. "Thanks."
I stood up and left the cabin, knowing exactly what I had to say.

I was going to look for Percy. Myself.

~

"Excuse me?"

The person at the counter smiled at me.
"Yes?"
"Was there this person.... Tall, with black hair and sea green eyes? He was here about a day ago..."
"What was his name?"
"Percy... Percy Jackson."
She typed in a few things. "Yes... He was here. He checked out a day ago."
My breath hitched. "Yes... Was there anything odd in the room?"
She furrowed her eyebrows.
"There was a blackout yesterday, so we didn't get to clean the rooms. Who...?"
"Oh." I said hastily. "I'm his friend."
She nodded slowly.
"Can I.... Go in his room?"
"But-"
"I'll pay."
She gave me the key and I pressed the elevator button. Maybe the room could give me a clue about where he went. Something....
A pleasant ding told me I was there and I stepped out of it. I took a deep breath and opened the door.

There was no clue.

Only remains of his pain.

I took a few steps foward before collasping in the bloodstained room. I knew whose blood it was. I grabbed the dagger in front of me and it slipped out of my fingers.

It was him.

"Percy..."

Tears fell out of my eyes.

Where are you?

srry. Short.