Thank you to those who reviewed, followed and favorited! It makes me so happy to see what you have to say. Have a cookie. (::) This next chapter is sort of a cross over. One of the characters who is in it, and one who is mentioned, are owned by marvel. But, that is kind of it. So, here is chapter 2!

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Chapter 2: Mio Fratello*

"Nico, will you tell me something a bit happier this time. I don't wanna be depressed right before bed," Will asked Nico as they settled down in the Hades Cabin for another story. Nico looks at Will for a moment, thinking of something happy. He smiles and says, "I have one. It was when I was in Italy, and my older brother came to visit. He lived in America with another family, but would come to see us from time to time. Does that count as happy" Will thought for a moment before nodding excitedly. "Okay," Nico said.

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"Nico, get inside right now!" Nico looked up and saw his mamma standing on the porch. "Hurry up my dear, because James is home for the night." Nico excitedly got up and ran to the door. He hadn't gotten to see his brother in so long. He wondered if James would still tell him stories and play with him.

When Nico entered the house he could hear noise coming from the kitchen. He heard mamma and papa talking about dinner. He hoped that that was where James would be in there. He raced into the kitchen and saw him. His brother was helping mama with dinner, acting like he was never gone. "Nico," his mamma called out, "Will help with dinner?" James looked up from what he was doing and said "I would like it if you helped me. Mamma gave me to much to do for just one person." Nico giggled knowing that James was just exaggerating, but went over to help him anyway. "I am going to go get Bianca, you boys stay and finish dinner." Nico and James look up in shock as their mamma got up to go get their sister. "She's not being serious, is she James?" Nico asked worriedly. James laughed before saying, "No silly, but we should still help mamma, so let's set the table instead." After the boys finished setting the table, Bianca and their mamma came into the dining room. "James you really are here!" Bianca squealed when she caught sight of her older brother. "Just for tonight. I have to leave tomorrow morning before you are awake." Bianca and Nico looked upset when he said that, but perked up when they heard mamma mention it was time to eat. The three Di Angelo children headed to the dining room.

Dinner was fun. James told stories of America and of his best friend, who was one of the nicest people he had ever met, but got in a lot of fights. He also talked about boring stuff like school, and wanting to join the army, but Nico toned that part out. After dinner they went out and played games, like hide and seek (Bianca won) and Conkers (James won one round and Nico won one round). When it was dark the kids went inside and Nico and Bianca went to bed. When they woke up the next morning James was gone.

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"Is that happy enough for you Will," Nico asked as he finished his story. Will smiles and replies, "Yes, but I have one question. What on earth is Conkers?" Nico smiles at Will's question, and answers, "A game that was played in the 30's and 40's." Will rolls his eyes, "Describe the game stupid." "You took a hazel nut and string a string through it, then you swing them at each other and the person with the unbroken one wins" "That seems simple." "But it was fun." Will looks serious and asks, "How much older than you was he?" Nico's smile falls from his face and he answers sadly, "He was 10 years older than me. He didn't live with us, but he did come to visit on occasion. It was amazing when he came to see us. He made everything better. I just wish, that he was still around." Will asks cautiously, "What happened to him?" "He died in the war." "I'm sorry," Will said taking Nico's hand. "It's not your fault," Nico said, pulling his hand away, "Anyway, it is time for you to go back your cabin. I don't want the harpies to get you." Will gets up and heads out of Nico's cabin. Nico sits on his on his bed wishing that he would have gotten the chance to see James on more time. Before he turned out the lights he whispered, "Ti voglio bene fratello.**"

And another chapter is done. I meant to make it happy, but well, it's kinda sad at the end...Anyway, I have been inspired to write a crossover based on this chapter! It will be Avengers and Percy Jackson, so keep an eye out for that. I hope you liked this chapter, and if you have any ideas please put them in a review or PM me.

*My brother

**I love you my brother.