Hi how's your summer? I don't know if everyone is out of school yet... I still can't escape it. Summer homework sucks!
Ok so yeah I've been out of it... Junior year ruined my life! And so I lost touch with a lot of things. Including this. However I've really expanded my horizons recently and I don't know if that's a good or bad thing. I feel that people should just give up on me because I'm completely unreliable and indecisive.
But I have finally found what I was looking for this story all along. It has taken how many years now? Embarrassing...
If you would like to try and stick with me, great! I'm happy. If not, I don't hold it against you. I wouldn't like me either... XP
Now on with this. It's different... I don't know what to say. Now because I've gotten into different books, which means different Fanfics and other fandoms, I want different outcomes with characters. So if anyone seems OOC, which I think Nico is, please don't be angry. I mean, it is called a Fanfiction for a reason ;)
Enjoy!
Golden eyes gleamed as he watched his armies assembling. He will finally be able to take on full form again. With his son taking charge and many demi-titans emerging, there was sure to be no failure. Over thousands of monsters and creatures had arrived to join him once again and the demigod numbers were growing by the minute. The ghostly form of Kronos smirked. They were all so naïve. As if he would grant all their wishes and dreams. Fools.
It was all too satisfying. This revenge against his foolish children and their precious half-bloods. Oh they would pay. They would all face his wrath for taking his power from him. It would work. The final pieces were all falling into place. All he needed was his weapon. He waved a hand and suddenly in a swirl of smoke, the image of a young girl and her mother came into view.
It is time.
Rosa's POV
"So Nico is going to be staying here because...?"
My mother opened her mouth to reply and then bit her lip. She pursued her lips and gave me a look. "See honey, that's where it gets...complicated."
I arched a brow at her. I hate when parents try to beat around the bush with the teenage children. Just get to the point already and you save both of us time and pain. "Complicated?"
The woman played with her hair, which would seem far too human upon someone of her status. However, I've kind of gotten used to all over the years. How many years have I lived, holed up here with her and her husband? Oh right: seventeen.
Don't think it's that long?
Well maybe you should try living in the Underworld!
"Ok so there's this...decree," she started. I watched her curiously as she paused to consider her words. You'd think my mom would know that I can handle anything she throws at me by now. She cleared her throat. "A long time ago after Hades and my marriage, Aphrodite, being her meddlesome self, decided that if there were to be any children of Hades or myself separately, those children would eventually have to wed to uphold the tradition of our...marriage."
Greek mythology is real.
Yeah. All that jazz with the gods and mythical creatures.
Which makes me; you guessed it, a demigod. You win and get no prize!
Even as demigod, I would be abnormal. While most demigods are out on quests or fighting monsters, I am here. It just so happens that my godly parent is Persephone, the goddess of spring. I don't know how she got away with it, but she met some mortal, fell in love with him, and the living proof of this affair is me. However my daddy really must have hated me. I've been trapped in the Underworld from birth.
"WHAT?" Oh and its Rosa by the way.
Nico's POV
As our lips continued to move, tongues dancing, I couldn't feel anything. Nothing. It happened with every girl. I'll admit I tried to enjoy kissing my current girlfriend. It just never works out. There was no attraction, no want for more, no spark that would course between us. Well the girl always feels something for me, which only makes it more difficult to end it.
Only one girl ever made me feel it, that tiny bit of affection. I don't like to talk about that though.
She pulled me closer, her fingers literally ripping at my dark hair. I believe her name was Alana, daughter of Aphrodite. I only decided to take a chance with her after she literally tried to drown my last date. The love goddess's daughter thinks she has me fooled but I know what she wants. Everyone in camp knows.
Suddenly a throat was cleared and I muttered, "Shit."
I swerved around expecting to see Chiron or Annabeth (cringe) but instead found my cheeks actually going red. And trust me, I hardly blushed. Alana was a tomato, eyes gazing between the visitor and me. "Father," I cleared my throat then. I stated bitterly, "What are you doing here?"
He had his arms crossed over his chest, expression pissed. "I know you banished that messenger," the Lord of the Underworld stated simply.
I gave him a look. "Seriously? That's why you came here?"
"Well I'm sorry I interrupted your tree sex but it was important that you return to the Underworld. You know yourself not to obey my orders."
I glared. "I wasn't having tree sex! And I can't just drop everything now! We have a war starting. I should be up here aiding the camp."
His black eyes rolled. "Because that was what you were clearly doing. Let's go."
I grinded my teeth but decided against the retort. I looked back at the girl who was watching the exchange with confusion. I bit my lip. Well I was going to do this later tonight anyway. Might as well just get it over with so I don't have to make a quick trip back. I clapped my hands together and said, "Well it's been fun, Alana. But...I'm sorry to say this is over. I am breaking up you. So... tell everyone I had to leave for something urgent. I'll see you around."
The pretty girl gaped at me, her green eyes filling with tears. I gave her a slight nod and then ran off in the same direction as my father. Time to disappear.
Rosa's POV
"MARRY NICO? MOM, HOW MANY POMEGRANATE SEEDS DID YOU EAT? HAVE YOU LOST IT?"
"Look, I know this is big news. When Aphrodite gave me the speech a couple of years ago, I was just as shocked."
I wanted to slap her. "That's not the point! I AM BEING FORCED TO MARRY HIM!"
The room's doors opened unexpectedly. Speak of the devil. I hadn't seen him for almost two years but he was still the same as ever with that arrogant walk in his step. Normally he wore a smirk too, but today he looked slightly unhinged.
Our eyes met and he glared. "Oh look, if it isn't the one who damned me. Marriage." He scoffed. "This can't seriously be happening."
Suddenly, the god of dead appeared. Hades sighed, rolling his eyes. He took a seat on his large black throne, my mother joining him on his left. "I suppose you were this immature when Chiron told you as well," he drawled at his son. The said boy's eyes narrowed and he crossed his arms over his chest.
I rolled my eyes and hissed, "Oh please don't act like you're the only victim! Seeing your ugly face forever was not on my future agenda.
Hi I'm Rosa. I'm having a mental breakdown at the moment because of the wonderful news of my engagement to my enemy. Engagements in the 21st century? Bizarre right? Well you see, my mother is a Greek goddess and such, so that makes me a demigod. As established, a demigod's life is never normal. Of course if you know your mythology, Persephone is married to a god. Yep. The one and only Lord of the Underworld.
That leads us to this idiot. Nico di Angelo. He's the son of Hades, of course. I hate him and he hates me. We haven't been able to settle our differences since we became teenager so it's become a kind of on and off war. However I don't see the conclusion of this one coming anytime soon.
My mother sighed, putting her head in her hands. To me, my mother was the most beautiful woman I had ever seen. She had long, silky, black hair braided perfectly to the side. Her eyes were multi-colored, always changing. Her skin was pale but not sickly and though she hadn't seen the sun for awhile, her cheeks were still rosy. She would regularly leave to go visit her mother, Demeter, every spring through summer for six months. I still haven't determined whether I liked her absences yet. I would be balling my eyes out when she left (I'm an emotional girl) but then feel much more liberated when she was gone. "We know you're angry but sadly this is out of our hands. Aphrodite, being her meddlesome self, decided that if there were to be any children of Hades or myself separately, those children would eventually have to wed to uphold the tradition of our...marriage." The Lord of the Underworld rolled his eyes.
I shook my head. "I shouldn't be subjected to such idiocy."
"Well," Nico started, "I think you have no room to complain. I got the worst out of this. I mean you get to have me. I on the other hand..." He gave me another look of dissatisfaction.
I glared and sent him a scowl. "Yes because I don't have to put with an egocentric, sexist pig. Oh wait that's you." I batted my eyelashes at him and he frowned, sending me a look of death.
"Oh enough," my mother snapped with a groan. Hades could care less obviously as paperwork for death counts appeared in front of him. He was done with this. I can see where Nico gets it from.
"You two are too melodramatic. It's just marriage, not an eternal life sentence of torture." I almost wanted to reply, 'Are you sure about that?' He continued, "The matrimony wouldn't occur for some time. We are just telling you now to prepare you. Maybe to develop a more...friendly relationship," he stated plainly. The Lord of the Underworld eyed us and his eyes widened to a look of 'that could be awhile.'
Nico sighed, shaking his head. "I'd rather be thrown into Tartarus then start a 'friendly' relationship with her."
"Oh, please do it! I would be forever grateful," I exclaimed to the gods. Nico glared at me and Hades almost contemplated this, caressing his beard.
My mother narrowed her eyes at her husband. "Don't even." He averted his gaze back to his work. "Rosa, I know it's a very immense shock for you, but I think that maybe this is for the best. Perhaps, it will solve this constant arguing." I looked at her like she had grown a third head.
"Oh yeah, because stuff like that always works. I mean look at you guys," Nico replied with a smirk. My mother shot him an evil look but he hardly flinched. I groaned. This just keeps getting better. Last time we had conservation on their marriage, it did not end well. I rubbed the sides of my temple. Why was this happening? Did the Fates enjoy my pain? I wanted to roll my eyes. Glad someone does.
Hades ignored his son's disrespect. "It's already been settled so there's no room for dispute. You're both dismissed." Nico scoffed and disappeared in a shadow. I looked back at my mother, a frown on my face. I just can't believe she's ok with this. She hates Nico more than I do!
But all she could do was give me a small smile and say, "I'm sorry, Rosa."
I shook my head, furious. I would rather be eaten by Cerberus. I shouldn't be mad at her but I am. Without saying a word, I stormed out of the throne room. Walking down the hall, I stopped and banged my head against a wall. Ouch. That was painful.
Not as agonizing as actuality, of course. I growled under my breath. I can't believe this. Marriage? With Nico? Humph. That was practically an oxymoron.
Nico's POV
I punched the stupid practice dummy with as much force as possible. When did the Fates just think: Oh I think we'll enforce some ancient decree to make Nico's life depressing? Because it doesn't completely suck already. I threw another punch. Oh gods, please help me. This just adds to my growing list of frustrations. Kronos is trying to rise again; we now have threats of demi-titans rising, and a new enemy army. And now I have to marry...her. Zeus, how did I not see this coming? I wonder if the Fates decided to do this just because they hate us. I mean, ok, I had a crush on Rosa but I grew out of that. At least I think I did.
I swung my fist in harder. This time, my hit sent the straw bag flying across the room. I sighed and fell onto my back. When we were younger, we sort of liked each other. I mean at least I sort of did. But that was nothing, just a bit of a puppy love. I mean, she could practically be a sister. Her mother was my father's wife. I hate that woman.
Not that I favor her daughter any more.
Ok. Just more notes:
This story is set after The Last Olympian, but no Heroes of Olympus. That series is just too much for me... But you may see some of those characters just cause! I do still admire the newer characters, especially Leo! Lol
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