Chapter 2
Reyna's POV:
Chiron's majestic full shape dominates the very large doorway of the Big House.
"Chiron! Hi!"
"Hello, my young friend. What brings you here?"
"I just came to see Nico. Do you know where he is? And maybe Will, too?"
Chiron strokes his beard. "They might be over at the Hades cabin, or they could be at the lake. Nico might also be at sword training, and in that case Will would be in the infirmary. Do you plan on staying at Camp Half-blood long?"
"No, just for a week. I managed to get Frank to take care of the camp for a little while. I'll see you around!" I send him a wave as I practically run away. I know it is impolite, but I was dying to see Nico. Last time I saw him it was almost five months ago, as I was busy with cleaning up the war and doing my Praetor duties.
I sprint to the Hades cabin, smiling at campers along the way.
I finally arrive at the Hades cabin, and see that Nico and Jason have been doing some redecorating since I was here last. On the outside, it is not pure black and there are more windows than I remember. But the biggest change is not one I can see; I hear laughter coming from the cabin, and it sounds like Nico! Nico, laughing? Unheard of! I'm glad he's lightening up.
I climb the stairs and knock on the door, which is swung open to reveal Nico and a blonde kid that I assume is Will.
"Uh, hey!" i say awkwardly.
"Reyna!" once Nico gets over his shock, he practically launches himself into my arms, making me topple over.
"Sorry!" I pick myself up and dust off my clothes.
Wow. Will must really be one cheery dude; I can't even imagine how happy someone would have to be to combat Nico's usual drawn-in behavior. The Nico I saw last was practically a different person; now Nico radiates happiness.
"Nico!" I exclaim. " you've, uh.." I trail off, feeling a little awkward.
Will speaks for the first time. "It's okay. Everyone here says I must be having a very large influence on him; apparently he's 'less skeleton-looking' and more his 'ten year old self'. I think it's good; before he was barely eating anything except McDonalds, which is extremely unhealthy." He glares at Nico.
"Hey! It tastes good!" Nico cries out indignantly.
"Well everything there is packed with more preservatives than a can of sardines!"
"I apologise for eating something that I enjoy rather than your rabbit food!" They are practically nose-to-nose now, both red in the face from anger, and I begin to worry for Will's health. It is not very smart to get Nico mad at you; he usually summons a bunch of zombies to chase you. I should know. It's not fun.
"Hey guys? I'm still here, you know." I say, not wanting them to kill each other.
They look at me as if they'd forgotten I was there.
"Uh, sorry." they both say simultaneously, then burst out laughing.
Nico turns to me. "I don't know where you are going to stay, because there's no Bellona cabin here because she does not have a Greek equivalent. She's just roman. But they might put you in with the Athena or Ares kids." I don't want to sleep in the same cabin as them, but oh well.
"Cool! Would you guys mind showing me around a bit here? I don't really know everyone, and I'd also like to see the new cabins."
"Sure!"
That's it. Hopefully I will have the start of some racheyna in the next chapter. Sorry for it being so slow. See ya
-ellathepiggyskier
