This is my new story! It is inspired by "The Never Ending Labyrinth" by percabethatw. Nico, Percy, Connor and Travis are in band called "Don't Steal Death's Water", hence the title. (I use a lot of songs, most not mine). So… here is chapter Uno!
DISCLAIMER: I own neither Percy Jackson, nor Guts by All Time Low. "All the Wrong Places" belongs to Tyler Ward. (Twilight and Tonight are the names of songs I wrote.)
Nico's POV
Percy played his drums to a song I previously wrote called "Twilight." He purposely did it to piss me off, but after he woke up with his arms and legs strapped down with "SUCK IT" shaved into his hair, he did mostly when I was writing.
"Percy!" I yelled through the hallway, "Fuck off!"
He stopped after that, most likely because his phone rang.
I knew I could have a new hit out in a few weeks if the rest of my band would let me concentrate. Connor was surprisingly good to go to if you were stuck with lyrics, or if you just wanted an honest opinion. I called him in.
"I need you to tell me if this is any good or not." I told him, not even asking. He nodded and leaned against the wooden door frame. My room was filled with stuff related to death, with black walls and black furniture. My bed was a loft bed made of black metal. The only acceptation was my desk, which was white. Very odd, I know. Anyway, back to the song.
I cleared my throat and started singing.
Shooting for the stars Lying in my heart Take apart Make a point Is this what it feels like? Feels like Finally, Bold enough to fall Time to let go Take apart Make a point Is this what it feels like? Feels like Finally, Go down Let me go If I'm gonna go down (go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go...!) It feels like Feels like Finally, Finally,
Desperately reaching
For something in the dark
Pictures of memories
Lie away, can dream of
The endless possibilities
Catch my breath and go for it
Everything that's
Holding me down
To pick a new direction
To make a new connection
Finding out
That I've got the guts
To say anything
Breaking out
When I can
Give up my reputation
I can see
Honestly, I've got the guts
To say anything
Flat on my face
But I walk as they crawl
Slowing down
It's such a waste of
Tapping my fingers
To the rhythm of a metronome
Counting opportunities
The gravity
That's holding me down
To find a resolution
To be my own solution
Finding out
That I've got the guts
To say anything
Breaking out
When I can
Give up my reputation
I can see
Honestly, I've got the guts
To say anything
Let me go
Let me go
Down alone
Down
Just let me go
Down
Then just let me go
Let me go
Down
Let me go
Down
Just let me go
Let me go!
Finding out
That I've got the guts
To say anything
Breaking out
When I can
Give up my reputation
I can see
Honestly, I've got the guts
To say anything
I can see
Honestly, I've got the guts
To say anything
I stopped and he nodded.
"Pretty good, but it sounds a little different from our normal music." He said taking a seat next to me, closing the door.
"Every band needs a little change, right?" I told him, setting my acoustic guitar down in its stand (Which was also Black).
"Our number one single was "Tonight". It sounds a lot different. If we change how we sound different from that song, our fans could leave."
"So you're saying our fans would be afraid of change. Did you ever think that maybe you're the only that doesn't want to change?" I argued with him a lot about his opinion. "Travis and Percy are already working on music for it. You're outnumbered."
He sighed then stood. "Have you ever thought I'm just afraid to reveal how I really feel?"
"About the band?"
"About, like relationships. I've never had a steady relationship."
"Maybe it's because you're gay." I joked. When he didn't answer I asked, "Connor, are you gay?"
"I don't know. Maybe. Maybe it's a sign that I'm not supposed to be with a girl. I could have anyone, yet I don't choose any."
"I just have on thing to say." I told him.
"What?"
"You're never sleeping with me in the same room ever again." I laughed to show I was joking, partly.
I went over to a drum set that was in the corner of my room. I played the chorus to "Twilight" and told Connor to pick up my guitar and play along.
We were interrupted by Percy coming in yelling, "WHO INVITED THEM?" He stepped back to reveal…
CLIFFY! MWUAHAHAHA! So, how do you like it? I didn't have anyone to match Connor up with, sorry if you're mad at me! Who is it though? Leave your guesses in the comments!