Nico's Offer

I was walking in Central Park when I got an uncomfortable buzz in my ears.

Shit.

I ran through the park, trying to trace the buzzing. It was my closest friend.

Why him?

I ran to Percy, who had a long green gash on his torso. His eyes were squeezed tightly shut.

I found my emergency bottle of nectar only too slowly. I trickled the drink onto Percy's wound.

I ran to get some water. I finally got a half full bottle of it, thanks to irresponsible people. I ran back to Percy, who was now unconscious. The water knitted the slice back together. We shadow traveled back to camp.


Chiron hurriedly healed Percy. When I went into the infirmary, Percy was awake, leaning against the bed frame.

"Hey Perce, think about what I offered, kay?"

"Nic-"

"Just think."

I went back to the Underworld.