AN: This is literally the oldest story I have on here. I know its god awful so I'm re-writing it. I love the idea, but the plot and dialogue are just dreadful. *shudder* anyways hope you guys enjoy 3

Ever since Bianca passed I've been lonely. I mean, it's not like I would have much mortal friends but demigod's were not exception. Being a child of Hades I tend to get along more with the dead than the living.

Don't get me wrong I know people; I just don't make an effort to become good friends. The closest thing I have are the deceased, and their pleads and cry's for life get irritating fast.

I was actually pretty pleased when I got my own cabin at camp. I thought maybe, just maybe, I could grow close to someone again.

I guess I just didn't realize how cold I had grown over two years. Even though I tried to meet people, have patience, no one really understood me. I ended up lonely all over again.

So this leaves me where I am now, just relaxing in the front of my cabin before I went to bed, thinking to myself.

As soon as I heard the shouts and clangs I sprang up from the grass and drew my sword. It had become sort of an impulse ever since the war. Nerves I guess.

I sprinted over to the borderline with a few other campers, wondering what all the fuss was about.

"Nico!" I turned my head to where Percy and Annabeth stood. Percy waved me over and I hurried to their side

"Looks like a stronger half blood, you and me can handle this" he said, pointing to Thalia's pine tree

I nodded and we jogged to the very edge of the borders. I saw a girl running at full speed, a vicious looking snake woman slithering towards her, spear aimed.

Percy and I ran to her aid, me grabbing her arm and directing her, while Percy slashed at the monster furiously.

The girl and I skidded into the crowd of campers, both panting and flushed. Seconds later Percy walked back and stood with Annabeth.

"Alright everyone let's give her some room" he said, waving everyone away.

The campers reluctantly started to depart back to their cabins.

I looked up and for the first time got a good look at her. She had wavy thick black hair, pale skin, red lips, and dark eyes that shone in the moonlight. She was beautiful.

"You okay?" asked Percy.

She girl nodded, but her expression was full of fear and confusion.

"We should go to the big house" said Annabeth, leading the girl.

The girl stood shakily and Annabeth grasped her arm, helping her to her feet.

"What's your name?" Percy asked

"Nicky," she murmured "Nicky Black"

I watched as they led Nicky to the big house, she looked back, her wide eyes meeting mine. Something sparked deep inside me. She looked away, and I could have sworn she was blushing.

AN: I'm actually loving writing this. Next chapter will be longer

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Jordygirl :D