Yes, I really shouldn't be starting something new now. But it was inspired by my supposed one-shot and, well, come on, how could I resist? Hope you like it!
Nico stared down at the small bundle in his arms, transfixed. "She's so beautiful," he croaked.
Will came up behind him and set his hands gently on Nico's shoulders. "What should we call her?" he asked, already knowing the answer.
"Bianca," Nico replied, not a hint of doubt in his tone.
"Okay," Will agreed happily. The coupled lapsed into silence, watching their daughter.
Their daughter. The phrase was so foreign to Nico. Not only because it was generally abnormal to have your father make contact with you after so many years of silence, simply to deliver a tiny baby girl to your doorstep, one that might be considered your sister since she, too, was a child of Hades. But this was an unusual situation. The girl—Bianca—Bianca's mother had died in childbirth, and she had been all alone. Hades had somehow known that Nico and Will, having been married for seven years, were aching to raise a child. Of course, it wasn't surprising that he knew, really. After all, the gods watched from afar, didn't they?
Bianca made a small mewling noise and yawned, perfect pink mouth stretching open. She briefly opened her eyes. They were the color of coffee, and she had long, dark lashes. A single dark curl rested on her velvet-smooth forehead.
"Everything about her is so tiny," Nico remarked in a hushed voice filled with wonder.
Will laughed. It was a happy, golden sound. Nico's heart soared, and as if to agree, Bianca waved her fist vaguely.
And the new family turned and headed inside, to begin their new life together.
Hope you liked it! :)