I am still working on my other story, Breaking the Oath, but this was a side project I couldn't resist, because it was a really good song.
Safe and Sound by Taylor Swift.
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Unknown POV
I looked down at Nico, the tears running from his eyes and the bloody gash on his face reminding me of the war outside. This war against the giants was going badly, and he had been hurt badly. He wasn't one to cry from pain. Yell and shout, yes. But not cry. Being a daughter of Hecate, I could see the light that surrounded him fading. I know he knew it was too. I got up and try to find help, and to try to prevent what was coming, but he grabbed my shirt and pulled me back down.
"Don't leave me alone…I'm scared…"
Nico di Angelo. The son of Hades. He was scared of death.
I remember tears streaming down your face
When I said, I'll never let you go
When all those shadows almost killed your light
I remember you said, Don't leave me here alone
But all that's dead and gone and passed tonight
"Shush, Nico. Close your eyes. The war is almost over. Everything is going to be fine…." I tried to assure him, but he knew I was lying. I could tell from the longing look in his eyes that was mixed with so many emotions. Fear, pain, hurt, lonely, depressed, knowing….
Just close your eyes
The sun is going down
You'll be alright
No one can hurt you now
Come morning light
You and I'll be safe and sound
After five minutes of him crying and shaking, and my poor wound-wrapping skills failing, I knew that Nico was beyond help now. He lost too much blood, saw too much, and had no one to really try to live for. His sister was gone forever, his half-sister Hazel was Roman and I knew he didn't like her much after her jewels killed his only friend other than Percy and Annabeth and me….He knew that Percy and Annabeth were going to leave camp soon to start their own life, and one person wasn't enough to keep him here.
Don't you dare look out your window darling
Everything's on fire
The war outside our door keeps raging on
Hold onto this lullaby
Even when the music's gone
"Nico, close your eyes." I said. "You don't need to see the war anymore."
I gently ran my hand over his face, closing his eyes for him. He didn't have the energy to open them again.
Just close your eyes
The sun is going down
You'll be alright
No one can hurt you now
Come morning light
You and I'll be safe and sound
I tried not to cry as I watched the final tears escape from his eyes, and the final breaths leave his body. He was shaking, and I knew he was afraid. Whatever he saw now was far beyond my power. I would not see him again until I die and go to the Underworld, and even then, it depends on what Nico decides to do.
Just close your eyes
You'll be alright
Come morning light,
You and I'll be safe and sound...
His body gave one final shudder, and he was still. His light went out completely, and I knew he was safe. Nothing can hurt him now. The Ghost King was home, and walking in his own domain, no more to have to deal with the pains and tortures of living. He suffered enough….his fun days ended when he left Italy way back during WW2, and now he was safe.