The mirror shifted into something I recognized. It was Camp Halfblood in the big house.
I started pulling on the chains when I saw him. Nico was sitting there. He looked exhausted and stressed. His eyes had bags under his eyes. His hair was messed up like he had been running his hands through it a lot.
"We can't do it yet, Nico. We aren't sure yet," I could hear Jason's gentle voice said.
"No," Nico smacked his hand on the table causing a big boom. "We have to try we have to. I can't loose Caroline, I just can't," Nico sounded as if he was going to cry.
The room was silent for awhile. Finally Percy spoke.
"We'll go get her."
Then Nico sobbed in relief.
The image on the wall faded again. I started to cry. "Show it again. Please show me Nico again."
Hades laughed cruelly.
"That was a few hours ago, Caroline. Which means that they could be here soon. Which means this is the time that you did," Hades said. I didn't have time to process his words because I felt something slice my neck. My mouth dropped open as I felt the blood pour from the cut. I slowly fell to the ground. I didn't try to talk. I just closed my eyes as the tears poured down my face.
******
2 months later
"-roline. Caroline? Are you awake?"
I felt like I had water in my ears. I could vaguely her a anything. I felt like I was drifting. My head was pounding. I didn't want to open my eyes. Slowly I did. I was surprised by what I saw.
It was the counselor of the Hecate cabin. Hecate is the gossdess of crossroads and magic.
"Caroline? Do you know where you are and who I am?" the counselor asked.
"Haley, counselor of the Hecate cabin in Camp HalfBlood," I said. I started coughing because my throat hurt.
Haley rushed to get me some water. I drank it eagerly. My throat felt a lot better.
"How am I alive?" I asked. Haley offered her hand and I sat up.
"Magic. It was complicated and took awhile," Haley shrugged.
A thought popped in my head.
"Nico! I have to find him," I exclaimed. Haley suddenly looked sympathetic.
I leaped of the table and stumbled because my legs were numb. I started running to the camp fire area. It's were all of our friends liked to hang out during breaks of training. I ran as fast as I could with my tired legs. I was smiling when I caught sight of him.
I was about to tell his name when I saw her. She was beautiful. She was everything I wasn't. And she was sitting right in his lap. Nico was laughing at something that she said. I could feel the tears start down my face.
As if Nico could feel that I was watching he looked over at me. His eyes widened and he pushed the girl over a little. I didn't wait to see what he was doing. I turned around and ran back to the Hecate cabin. Halfway there I felt someone grab into me.
Fear and memories of the monster kidnapping me made me afraid. I jerked away but stumbled to the ground. Someone caught me and turned me around. I met Nico's relieved eyes.
"You're alive. I can't believe it. I found you dead. I found you," Nico stuttered. All I felt was irrational anger.
I pushed him away from me hard. Nico's face filled with confusion.
"That girl. You were with that girl. I haven't been gone long and you already moved on. How could you just forget about me? How?" I demanded. My vision was so blurred because of my crying.
"I didn't. I didn't forget. She's just a distraction for the pain. I promise," Nico said fast. I just tuned him out.
I back away and walked as fast away as I could.
******
4 months later
I knew I was just running from my problems. But I kept trying.
I hadn't talked to Nico in almost four months. He tried to but I didn't want to see him. I haven't been training either. They didn't want me around weapons when I had been trying to kill myself.
I was staying in a spa is cabin with Haley. It was practically bare in the room. Everything was like baby proofed so I didn't try to kill myself.
It was my 8th try when Haley finally gave me a speech.
"You can't do this anymore, Care. And I know that you don't want to live without Nico. But both of you are alive. You were brought back to life. That's extraordinary. When most people die they stay dead. You are lucky to be alive. Please don't take your life which you are lucky to even have," She said.
I shut her out for a few hours. Thinking about the words she said. I packed my things and went outside to find Haley.
I could feel a lot of eyes on me as I walked through camp with my backpack.
Haley had told everyone I was alive but I hadn't came back outside. I was depressed I didn't want anyone to see me. Plus of the whole 'we don't want you near weapons,' thing.
I found her talking to a few if her siblings. Once she saw me she excused herself. She approached me with a smile.
"I'm leaving," I announced to her.
"I know," Haley said.
"I'll visit you," I said.
"I know," Haley replied again. "I'll miss you," Haley held out her arms for a hug.
I hugged her back genuinely. Haley never gave up on me in my dark times. Now I just have one more stop before I go.
His hair had grown out a lot. It was almost covering his ears. Our old friends were there as well. But like with Haley, Nico came to me. I stopped a few feet in front of him.
"I forgive you," I blurted out.
Nico looked confused. Then I explained.
"We were good together at some time but we aren't anymore. I forgive you but I don't want us to be together like we were. I want some time and then we become good friends. What do you think?" I asked.
Nico thought it over before speaking.
"It's going to be hard. Not kissing you and all that. But it think that it is for the best. I'll take what I can get. I need you in my life."
I have him a small sad smile.
"Let's not say goodbye. Let's say see you later," I said. Nico agreed and reached out for a hug. I accepted it and hugged tightly.
I was next to the strawberry fields. I stopped in the middle of the road and turned back. On the distance I could see camp. Good memories flowed in my head. I smiled. That chapter in my life was probably over. I just have to write a new chapter. And I'm doing it one day at a time.
A/N this is the longest one shot I've ever written. I hope you guys like it.
Do you think Nico moved on to soon? What would you have done it you were Caroline? Comment and vote please
One day at a time (Request for Lyhackler644)
Start from the beginning
