CHAPTER 2

After a few minutes of dizzying shadow travel, Nico finally emerged in front of Central Park just north of the Pond. He wondered why Percy would be here. He leaned on his sword for a while, catching his breath. He knew he should've called Mrs. O' Leary instead, but he was too anxious to wait another moment. The minute he excused himself from Chiron's presence, he immediately shadow travelled to where Percy was said to be. Stupid, he chided himself. Now Nico wouldn't be in any shape to defend himself in case a monster came along. He was reminded of a cartoon show he saw once. A freakish, pink, not-so-courageous dog that always saved his loved ones at the end of the day. The things I do for love, it would say. He almost smiled. He sometimes thought he was similar to the dog in that way, doing absurd things in the name of Love. That, and the fact that he was a coward, too ashamed and afraid of his feelings. Maybe the dog was braver than him.

A rustle in the bushes made him turn around quickly and bend the shadows to his will, creating an effective camouflage. He waited tensely, sensing a presence which was not mortal. The figure stepped out cautiously from the bushes. Nico nearly gave away his hiding spot with an inaudible gasp as he saw what had caused the movement earlier. He couldn't take it anymore. "P-Percy?"

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