Darkness

Clarrisse didn't say a word as she picked me up like a baby and began toward the Infirmary. My arm hung over my side, and my hand swayed in the stride of Clarisse.

"What happened?" She said, her usual harsh voice soft and nice. I took a shuddering breath. "Erebus." I croaked, looking up into the girl's face. She was staring straight ahead, her lips pulled in a frown.

"Are you... Okay?" She asked, glancing down at me. I gave a faint nod, still weak and exhausted from the encounter. Campers stared at the camp bully carrying a bloody girl. Some jeered while others shuffled away in fear.

"I heard the door slam shut." Clarisse said. "I heard screaming." My eyes fell to her chest. She wore normal clothes, covered in armor and straps.

She pushed kids out of the way as she entered the Infirmary. She gently laid me down in an empty bed and searched around for an Apollo kid.

I was a descendent of Apollo, but better at Archery and singing then medical. Riley, a brother on my dad's side rushed to my side. His eyes were surprised with a spark of amusement.

"Ember?" He asked in astonishment. "The one and only," I replied weakly. Clarisse sighed impatiently, "Just... fix her. Please."

Riley nodded hastily. Giving me a quick look over, he decided I had a broken nose, fractured brain cell and minor cuts and bruises. I would stay overnight, but a small cup or nectar should do the trick.

Clarisse stayed by my side as Riley cleaned and healed my body. I kept shooting her glances as she sat at the edge of my bed. Finally, when Riley was done I frowned,

"Since when did you become the most caring person in the world?" Clarisse snorted, "I've lost good people in the past, kid. Didn't want to see another one dying."

"But why do you always bully kids?" I questioned. Clarisse grinned,

"What else is there to do? Now drink the nectar and get some sleep." She handed me the cup, and I sipped it cautiously. The most delicious liquid my tongue has met filled me. It tasted like the apple pie me and my mom always baked.

I felt energy take over, and I sat up, only to be pushed down by Clarisse who said, "Rest." I groaned, but turned over, shutting my eyes. With the world going on around me, I fell asleep.

Notes

Next one is done! Boom baby!