Flash forward to when they are all in the Underworld. Sorry about this, but I really want to wrap this up.
Annabeth's POV
Dark looming shadows were cast over Hades' throne. The god of Underworld sat on his throne, juggling two balls. Inside one of them was Nico. I walked steadily up to him, with Jason and Piper beside me. I looked over to the side and saw Percy, Grover and Thalia walk up as well. Then I saw him nod to Jason. Oh, gods no. "Uncle, I've come to bargain." I turned around and Percy was gone. I looked forward and there he was, facing Hades. The god stood up.
"And what will you give in return for Nico Di Angelo?" asked Hades, his Helm of Darkness glowing.
"A soul for a soul." Hades smashed one of the balls on the ground and it turned into Nico. I ran up to Percy and grasped his hand.
"Don't do this. I can't watch you die again." Percy reached up and wiped my face with his finger.
"I love you, Wise Girl. Don't ever forget it." Then Percy walked up and pulled out Riptide. He faced Hades. "Do you swear on the River Styx that you will honour my deal? However I choose to die?" Hades nodded his consent. I knew Percy. That probably wasn't the best idea. Percy looked back at me, and I nodded.
Percy jabbed the sword into his stomach and I screamed. That wasn't the plan. Both Nico and I ran over to him. "Percy! What did you do! What did you do!" I screamed. Percy looked at Nico.
"Go. This is part of my plan. Annabeth, go!" Nico helped me up and we ran. I looked back and saw his hand go limp. I dug my heel in the ground and looked at Nico.
"Something's wrong," I tell him. Nico looked back at Percy and then at me.
"For once, I agree." Nico turned to his father. "Let us take him." Hades' nodded. We ran over to Percy and propped him up. Beside me, I saw Grover helping.
"Nico, you don't think you could shadow-travel us all back to camp?" I ask.
"I'll try, but if we end up in the ocean or in a wall, don't blame me."
SORRY THAT I SKIPPED A LOT OF STORY. I'M EAGER TO GET STARTED ON SOLANGELO.