Ok so this chapter took a little longer than normal to get posted as some may noticed. It's also gone under a lot more work.
Firstly, I got a beta! Bragi151 has thankfully offered to correct my grammar and stuff. He's helped me pick up on my mistakes. He got to edit the first half of this, but I'm assuming life has kept him busy. And I can completely understand that. Hopefully he'll understand if I go ahead and post this. This is a chapter I'm very anxious about. The Percy/Nico meeting and the end are my big concerns. Though he only got to edit the first half, he did give me me a critique email containing what I mess up on the most and an edited copy of the first half. All that showed me what I was doing wrong and I went back and spent all day today going over it several times. Though he'll probably message me later that I still had mistakes :P.
Secondly, two scenes I pretty much grabbed from the TV show Game of Thrones. Though I changed up one. The other was pretty much the exact same. It was just so perfectly done in the show though :(. I can't change perfection.
Also for one reviewer, Taste the Rainbow-Or Else, you finally get your Percy/Nico! I think I counted 4 scenes with them. Also we have reached the 200 mark on viewers. I gotta say I love seeing those numbers keep going up. Also I get a notification at least once a day that my story has been alerted or favorited which makes me happy. Now I just need tons and tons of reviews. I really wanna know thoughts on the characters. Hell feel free to make a suggestion on what you wanna see, or toss me a message telling me. Cause once they get to the capital I don't have anything planned really yet. Ha ok enough rambling on to the awesome chapter. I'm pretty happy with it.
Edit: Oh one last thing. The reason I was in a rush to post this is because I'm about to go out of town for a few days and I wanted it up before leaving. Don't hate me Bragi :(. So the next chapter might take longer to get up. Again I'll keep updates on the chapter's status and stuff on my profile if you want to know how it's doing.
Disclaimer: Nope still don't own any of this. Just for everyone's enjoyment do I write.
Warnings: Blood, sex, language, etc. Male/Male love and sex eventually. Seriously if you don't like that turn back right now cause it is starting in this chapter. Don't write hateful messages complaining when I've warned you since the beginning it was gonna go there.
Chapter 2
Nico sat on the top of one the towers that guarded the gate to Tartarus. He dangled one leg over the edge as he sat back against one of the stones that lined the top. He blew up at his bangs and glanced out along the road. Since he had the best sight, his father had tasked him to announce when the caravan came into sight. He had been up there for around two hours, judging by the angle of the sun. He looked down at Lupa as she stared up at him, wagging her tail. That was when his ears picked up on the faint horn blow. His eyes shot up, seeing the first of the horses come over the hill. He jumped up and began his descent down the tower. He communes with Lupa to alert his family. She bolted off, barking wildly. As he reached the bottom, he found Tartarus had descended into madness as people scrambled to get in place and open the gates.
He took his place in between Bianca and Will, with Lupa sitting at attention to his right. The horses began coming through, and soldiers dismounted to help men off their horses. Others rab to open the carriages. Flag men ran to stand in position. Zeus dismounted his horse and steped toward Hades. He eyed Hades for a moment. "You've gotten old."
"And you are a drunk."
Zeus narrowed his eyes a moment before laughing loudly. Poseidon came up and hugged Hades. Then Zeus hugged him as well. "Now we are all here. Why must you live all the fucking way up in this blasted frozen place?"
"A service to you, my lord, to protect the other holds."
"A dedicated man. Willing to live up here and freeze his balls off. It's a wonder you have any to father children at all." The three men stared at each other before all three start laughing. "I suppose I should start with my house introductions then."
Nico watched as Zeus went through his house, eyeing each of them carefully. His wife stood not far behind him. He vaguely remembered her from his childhood, but didn't pay her much mind back then. His eyes narrowed a bit at her. He didn't like her. Though perhaps it was just based off the impressions of Zagereus, Persephone, and his father had of the woman. She just seemed so...cold. Nico can't think of another way to describe her. Standing close to her was her brother. He glanced down to Persephone, who was staring daggers at the man, and actually had her hand at her belt, where she kept her dagger. This was the man that had betrayed the king? Why would anyone keep a traitor so close to the new one? Smiling brightly, obviously at Bianca, was Hercules. The man lived up to everything Nico had heard of him. He was strong, that much he could tell. He carried a long golden sword at his side. His smile looked like bright pearls shining in the sun. He swept the hair out of his eyes before sweeping them across the di Angelo's. Nico couldn't tell if he was sizing them up for combat. They had a bit of a reputation for being good fighters. Luke stood by his mother, looking unamused. His eyes darted to Nico's as if he could feel Nico's gaze. There. A flicker of something. What was it? Next were the twins, who were both attractive, Nico decided. He had met them two or three times, but the last time he had seen them was probably three years ago. Jason stood there, and he seemed to radiate nobility. He was kingly. It was almost unfair that this boy wouldn't be the king. His sister, Thalia, seemed to have drifted off somewhere. Thinking hard on something. Something was bothering the girl.
Poseidon then turned and went through his house. He first introduced Sally. She looked very beautiful. She reminded him of Persephone, somewhat, though her skin wasn't as dark. She smiled warmly as she bowed. Tyson was next, his eyes seeming to dart all over the place. Searching for something? He was clearly uninterested in this. Achilles stood beside him and hits him a bit, bringing him back to reality. He looked like a good warrior. He looked dark in nature. He'd probably be mistaken for someone of Nico's house, if a random person bumped into him. "And this is Perseus," Poseidon's voice broke Nico's concentration. His eyes darted next to Achilles. His heart started beating faster all of a sudden. He could feel his face burning. This was the boy from seven years ago? Perhaps Poseidon had indicated someone else, and Nico had missed it? No, the boy bowed and smiled brightly at the crowd. The boy's eyes were like the ocean. His lips were indescribable. His hair hung down slightly into his eyes. His smile was dazzling. His skin was sun kissed. Nico released a breath he hadn't realized he had been holding. What the hell was that? Nico straightened himself and broke his eyes away from Percy. Annabeth stood a few feet away, smiling brightly. She gazed over the architecture for a moment, almost analyzing it. Finally Poseidon picked up a little girl. Reyna, his youngest. Nico thought she was adorable. Though she looked almost into her teenage years. She looked sort of boyish, with her shorter hair.
Hades turned and walked back to his family. Percy wished this would end already. He thought their families had too many kids for something like this. On top of that, his legs were asleep and he was trying not to fall over. He willed himself to pay attention, though, so he doesn't look foolish and mess up on names. Persephone was a beautiful woman, she reminded Percy of spring flowers. Next was Zagereus. He looked like his father. He remembered Zagereus. He'd seen him many times when he had come to visit Triton. He was fun, when he wasn't being serious. Theseus stood behind him. He looked...deadly. Like the wolf at his feet. Next to him was a lovely girl, Bianca. She looked warm. She kept her eyes trained on Hercules the entire time. "Nicholas." He looked over at the boy and time seemed to stand still. Percy couldn't breathe. His eyes looked almost black, yet they reminded Percy of a wolf's eyes. His hair hung down into his face a bit, curling slightly at the tips. His cheeks looked pink, perhaps from running. His lips were so pink. They looked...kissable. What? Percy's heart was beating so fast. He felt a little dizzy. How could this be that same boy? Nico looked at Percy, as if he knew he was watching. They held each other's gaze for a moment before Percy looks away. Glad to have moved on, Percy moved to Will. He reminded Percy of Nico a bit, but darker skinned. Though not as captivating. He was thin, but lean. Obviously a runner. Last was Hazel. She was a cute kid, but a fighter like the rest of them, obviously.
"Well now that that's out of the way, I'd like to speak to you two in private. Shall we move to the catacombs. I'd like to see your sister," Zeus said, directing the last bit at Hades. Hades guided them off and everyone breaks heading in separate directions.
"I should have acted faster. Perhaps...perhaps then I could have saved her..." Zeus trailed off as he stared mournfully at Hades's sister's tomb. Hades and Poseidon stood quietly behind the man, unsure of what to say. "I should have gone after that bitch. No Lancaster shall live as long as I do. When I find her, I'll have her head on a spike!" All those years ago, Gaea Lancaster had escaped her dungeon cell and had fled the country. She hadn't been heard from since that day. "I suppose I've kept you waiting long enough, though. Yes. As you know, Joffery died two months ago. I need a new Hand of the King. Someone I can trust. A good man. Who has been loyal to me for many years."
"So you asked us here to pick one of us for the job?" Poseidon asked.
"Yes and no. I asked you here to pick my new Hand, but I'm not picking between you. I'm picking both of you. I need you both at my side. There's no one I trust more than the two of you."
"What about our wives and children?" Hades asked.
"Bring them, if you wish. Your eldest sons can remain home to oversee things. I just need the two of you at Olympus. We have the tournament coming up, and the wedding soon after that. Bianca will have to be there, anyway. You can talk it over. Discuss it with your families. Just let me know before I leave. I need an answer before then." Hades and Poseidon eyed each other for a moment before nodding. "Good. Let me know when you decide. Now when is supper? I'm starving. I hear you have a fine selection of wine Hades." Hades smiles at his old friend as the three men make their way back out.
Hercules kissed Bianca tenderly before reaching down and picking her a flower and placing it in her hair. Nymeria barked and Hercules laughs. "Do you want a flower too?" The wolf whined and tilted her head. Hercules laughed again and picked another flower and some blades of grass to make a small necklace from, tying it around the dog's neck. "There. Now you both look even lovelier." Bianca smiled at the man. She was glad he was taken with her wolf. It would be hard if he hadn't. Hercules leaned in for another kiss before sitting against a nearby tree and pulling Bianca down into his lap.
"How was the trip?"
"Long and boring. Better when we met the Jackson's yesterday, I suppose, but still long. I get to take you back with me, though." Hercules smiled coyly at her. His eyes were devious. Bianca swats at his arm.
"We are not married yet."
"I do recall a night down by the river outside Olympus..."
"And that will be the only time until after we are married." Nymeria barked her agreement, and Hercules tilted his head back in a laugh. He tightened his arms around the girl and kissed her cheek.
"I am content to wait. For I know that it will be quite an eventful night."
"You, my lord, are horrible."
"Ah, but you love me anyway. You will come see my tournament?" Bianca nodded. "Good, because I'm going to win it for you."
Not far away, Nico sat against a wall watching the couple from time to time. It's not that he disliked Hercules. He just didn't like his sister being taken away to live somewhere else. He scratched behind Lupa's ear a bit as he watched. Her head shot up a bit, and Nico follows her gaze. Luke is standing not far away, seemingly haven been watching the couple too, but now has drifted his attention to Nico. He smirked a bit and walked in his direction. "Watching them too? You don't exactly look fond of my brother."
"It's not that," Nico states simply. Luke raises an eyebrow. Nico sighs. "Not that you probably care or anything but, I've already had one sister leave, and now I'm losing another. I don't dislike him. I dislike what's happening."
"My sister Artemis moved, too, I'm sure you know. So I do have a similar history."
"Yet it doesn't seem to faze you."
"You claim I don't care for my sister?"
"Yes. Your eyes are devoid of concern for what has happened to her. You don't seem sad by her not being around."
"You're good at reading people."
"Part of my survival skills, I suppose."
Luke smirks a bit. "Just the animal mother claimed you to be. The Wolf Prince. No better than the animals you own." Lupa growled and bared her teeth then barked and snapped at Luke's legs, causing him to jump back.
"Don't talk about Lupa like that again, or you'll see what my fangs can do," Nico said with his eyes burning into Luke as his hand drifted to one of the blades on his back. Without another word, Luke turned and quickly walked away. Nico leaned his head back against the wall and sighed before closing his eyes.
The woman giggled softly as she descends down his legs. As she reached her destination, Tyson's mouth dropped open a bit. He let his head roll back against the pillow as the woman went to work on his cock. Yes, it was definitely true what he had heard of the northern women. As she continued sucking on him, he soon felt the pressure of his release building and he pulled her off his cock and threw her to the bed. He spreads her legs before thrusting into her. She moaned loudly before wrapping her legs around his waist while he thrusts into her. Tyson's pace quickened, and he buried his mouth into her neck, biting down. She moaned and scratched his back, making him give a hard thrust.
All of a sudden, the door burst open, Achilles standing in the doorway. Tyson immediately stopped, and he and the woman quickly move to cover themselves. Surprisingly, Thalia stood beside him, though he's forcing her to cover her eyes. He smiled at Tyson and raised his eyebrow. "Father would like to know if you will be joining us for supper. He sent me to retrieve you. He also added that you can find your fill of women to bury yourself in at a later hour." He moved forward and tossed Tyson's clothes at him. Quickly, Tyson got dressed and stepped toward the door. With a quick promise he would return to the woman, he was out the door and gone. Achilles shook his head and led Thalia away and toward the main hall to eat. She'd been quiet all day, and it was worrying him a little. He looked at her and noticed she was biting her lip slightly. "Is something wrong? You've not spoken much today."
"It's nothing."
"Thalia, you know you can't lie to me."
"It's...just something with my mother."
"Did something happen after I left?" Her hand traveled up to her cheek and touched it for a brief second before taking it away. She remained silent. Achilles stopped and softly grabbed her wrist, forcing her to stop as well and to face him. "Did she strike you?"
Thalia looked up at Achilles and saw the anger in his eyes. She could not lie to him, but she didn't want him to do anything rash, like she knew he would. He'd get himself killed. She closed her eyes and sighed before looking back at him and caressing his cheek. "Please don't do anything. Don't say anything to her. Please? For me? I'll tell you what happened if you just promise me that." He nodded and she continued, "Well, she struck me because I insulted her a bit."
Achilles sighed. "Your mother isn't exactly warm and loving, Thalia, but why would you insult her?"
"It's not important. What is bothering me is what we talked about after that. I think Joffery was murdered, and I think she may have had something to do with it. Maybe not directly, but she could have hired someone to do it. I'm not sure why, though. Maybe he knew something...something he wasn't supposed to. Whatever it was, I just...I don't think he died of natural causes like they said."
Achilles was silent while he stared at her, taking in what she had said. "That's a serious accusation, Thalia. Your own mother?"
"I don't have any proof. It's just...a feeling. Maybe I'm wrong, but something just doesn't feel right."
"Maybe...You should keep quiet about it though. If you are right, she may turn on you, too. Mother or not, she's still a Castellan by blood, and they aren't the nicest people. So do me that favor and don't speak to her of it again." She nodded and Achilles kissed her forehead. "We should get in there before they send someone looking for us."
"You have a lovely home my dear Persephone," Hera said as she took a sip of wine. Persephone didn't respond. She glanced at her husband who seemed to be in discussion with his old friends. She then glanced next to her at Sally, who gave her a reassuring smile.
"I'm glad you like it...my queen." She had trouble getting the words out, but hopefully it wasn't too noticeable. She had yet to look at Hera. She had this slight urge to take her knife and plunge it into the bitch's throat. Her hand tightened on the knife, but she forced herself to cut more of her food.
"I do apologize about about Helios..."
Persephone cut her off. "Do not speak his name. You do not have the honor of speaking his name in my presence," she said as she slammed down her silverware.
"My dear, my brother was just defending our father. Your brother was trying to kill him."
"My brother was not violent. How dare you accuse him of such things! You spout the lies you use to others as an excuse to his own sister who knew him better than anyone. He would not harm even an animal."
"Perhaps we should have a change in subjects," Sally interrupted, "before someone ends up bloodied." She mumbled the last part silently.
"Ah. Perhaps we should discuss the wedding," Hera stated with a small smile. "I know she isn't yours, but I trust you will be at the wedding?" Persephone had to bite her tongue from lashing out at the woman. She may have not given birth to the others, but she raised them. She cared for them. She loved them as if they were her own. She couldn't replace their mother, but she knew they accepted her as a motherly figure in their lives. She noded silently taking a long drink from her wine. "Good. I'm thinking something large, and very extravagant. The talk of the kingdom!"
"...right Percy?" Percy blinked and focused back on his friend, Grover. Grover was Pan's son, and they had been friends since Percy could remember. He didn't get to see him as much as he'd like sometimes, due to their social classes. Pan's family was not bad off, but they were far from a Lord title. His father had no problem with their socializing, but outside of their hold they usually didn't get to spend time together.
"What?"
"Weren't you listening? I was telling your brother here that maybe you actually stand a chance now in a rematch against Nicholas."
"Oh. Um...I won't get to find out. I promised father I'd behave around him." Percy stated as his eyes dart back over to his previous object of attention. Nico sat just two tables away. A slight smile on his face at something Zagereus had said. He took a piece of meat from his plate and slipped it to Lupa under the table. His hair fell down into his eyes when he did, but he brushed it out of his eyes upon sitting back up right. "Besides we were just kids back then. It was pretty childish." Grover and Achilles gave him a strange look, and then notice he was staring at something. They looked at each other questioningly before following Percy's gaze. Achilles chuckled to himself upon identifying his brother's target of attention.
"Perhaps this time you'd like to have your rematch in the bed? You know I was joking before about all that, but perhaps I wasn't off target."
"WHAT?" Percy yelled a little too loud and people started looking at him. "I don't know what you're talking about."
"I don't think so little brother. Perhaps you should go speak to him."
"And say what? 'Hi, remember me? The kid you beat up. I think you look amazing now that you've grown up. Lets talk about it in my bed...'" Percy trailed off with an unamused look on his face.
"So you admit he kicked your ass?"
"I feel your better half would be better to talk to about this than you." Achilles and Grover laughed before they turned back to their meal, leaving Percy in peace. His eyes drifted back over to Nico as he sipped from his chalice. He was now in conversation with Bianca over something he didn't seem happy about. He had a slight frown on his face. He glanced down at Lupa for a moment and then suddenly his head snapped up and his eyes locked on to Percy's. Percy squirmed a bit under Nico's stare. He could feel his face heating up. Bianca noticed Percy as well. She smiled and leaned in to whisper something in Nico's ear. Nico began to blush and he broke his stare with Percy.
Hazel sat in her room as she prepared for bed when there was a knock on the door. She looked up as her father stuck his head in, he smiled at her. She smiled back as he entered. His hands were behind his back. "What do you have daddy?"
"Something I had made for you." He brought his hands out from behind his back to reveal a small blade. He extended his hands out for her to take it. She took the blade and unsheathed it. It was not like others she had seen. It was dull on its sides, but had a very sharp point. "A little something I had made. Perhaps you are still too young to have an actual blade, but I still would like you to have something should you need it." He smiled as he sat on her bed. He pulled her up into his lap as she examined the blade.
"Is it true what the others are saying? Are you going to be leaving daddy?" She didn't meet his eyes. She just continued staring at the blade in her hands.
"I'm afraid so my dear."
"Can I go with you?" She finally looked at him with those big innocent eyes and Hades felt a tear at his heart.
"I'm afraid the capital is too scary of a place for you, my dear. I think it best if you stay here with your mother, Zagereus, and Will. You'll come visit soon for the wedding though." He kissed her softly on her temple. "You know how to use that I'm trusting?"
"Stick them with the pointy end." She smiled brightly up at her father and he laughed.
Hermes quietly opened his door and slipped into the hall. Now just to make it outside and down to the designated place without getting caught. He cautiously looked around the corner before he stepped out and continued onward. Just as he was about to reach the door to the outside a large wolf came out of an open door and stood in front of him growling softly. Suddenly he heard footsteps behind him and a hand grabbed his shoulder. "A little late for a stroll don't you think?" Zagereus came to stand in front of him with a smile on his face.
"Couldn't sleep I'm afraid. Thought I'd take a short walk."
"Ah. It just so happens I was going to take a walk myself. Perhaps I could join you?"
"I'd be honored." Hermes forced a smile onto his face. The wolf moved out of his way and stood at it's master's legs, following beside him. "You know it's funny. Wherever I seem to be, you seem to show up as well."
"Have I? Hadn't noticed."
Hermes eyed him cautiously out of the corner of his eyes. Was this boy following him? The prey to be hunted? An order from Persephone to get him alone to be killed? No, she wouldn't dare.
Not far away, Nico watched from a nearby roof as the two came outside. He was told to intervene should Hermes try anything funny. So he took to the roof to watch from a distance. Hermes wouldn't be stupid enough to try anything in his father's home, but it still didn't hurt to be prepared. "What are you doing up there?" The voice didn't startle Nico in the least. With Lupa nearby he knew of everyone's presence outside. He glanced down at Percy who had his head tilted to the side and was looking at him curiously. Nico grabbed the roof's edge before he swung down to stand in front of Percy.
"The better question is, why are you out here? Shouldn't you be in bed?"
"I couldn't sleep. I didn't think it was a big deal to be out here. So what were you doing up there?"
"That is none of your business, Perseus."
"Percy. Call me Percy."
Nico eyed him for a moment. Then he looked at his eyes and he lost himself for a moment. They shine so perfect in the moonlight he thought. Percy looked at him funny and he snapped back to reality. "Fine. Percy. It's still none of your business." Percy knelt down and without hesitation began to pet Lupa. Nico stood shocked for a moment. People don't usually pet their wolves unless they are family. Most people are afraid of them. "She could have bitten your hand off." Percy smiled up at him and laughed a little.
"I'm sure she's a big softie deep down." Lupa barked happily and wagged her tail. Nico scowled. Traitor. Lupa looked at him and whined. He rolled his eyes at her. Percy laughed again. "So do you two like read each other's minds or something? It sure seems that way."
"Sort of. It's complicated. She's my partner and we can sense each other and sort of communicate. She's bound to me, so the other's cannot sense her like I can. Only our own wolves. Though they can sense each other, so it's still a way for us to keep track of each other." He knelt down to start petting Lupa too. Percy looked at him again and smiled. Nico had to look away and blushed again, hopefully hidden in the darkness. "You know the last time we met, you didn't seem too fond of me."
"I could say the same to you."
"Fair enough. I suppose we've grown up and can be civilized." They sat in silence for a moment while petting Lupa before Nico realized how late it probably was. "We should try to get some sleep." He stood and extended his hand to help Percy up. Percy smiled up at him and grabbed his hand and stood up. They start their trek back in silence. Suddenly Lupa made a noise and barreled slightly into Nico knocking him into Percy, who caught him so he didn't fall. He stared up into Percy's eyes, their faces were incredibly close. "Thanks, I would have looked foolish falling like that. Nobody in my family has ever stumbled."
"Don't mention it," Percy replied in almost a whisper. He had the sudden desire to reach out and tuck Nico's hair behind his ear. He cleared his throat and stood Nico back up right. Both of them blushed.
Nico glared down at Lupa, who hid her face behind her paw. "If Lupa hadn't pushed me." Percy laughed as they continued their walk back. They stop at Percy's room and Nico bid him goodnight awkwardly before Percy retreated into his room. Nico silently walked to his room. As he shut the door behind him he scowled at Lupa again. "What was that? Why push me into him like that?" She barked once. "As I told Bianca at supper, I do not need your help over something that doesn't exist. I do not like Percy." Lupa growled lowly and she crouched on her front legs with her tail wagging high in the air. Nico sighed defeatedly. Maybe he did have a slight crush on Percy. "Fine, but I don't need help in the matter." She whined but moved to take her place on the bed to sleep. Nico smiled at her before he undressed and crawled into bed, quickly drifting off to sleep.
Will walked out of the main hall with Fang nipping at his heels. "Let's go find something to do boy." Fang barked happily and dashed off ahead as Will chased after him. He waved to Nico and Percy who seemed to be having a civilized conversation. Will looked at Nico oddly, who in return shooed him off. He heard Fang bark in the distance and ran off in the direction of the barking. They reach the outer edge and run along the wall for a bit. Fang rolls in the grass before pouncing at Will who caught the wolf and they fall backwards. They lay silently for a moment until something caught Will's attention. He heard an odd noise coming from above in the tower. He craned his neck looking up at the windowless opening. Odd since nobody had used this tower in quite some time. His father said it needed to be torn down because it was in the early stages of crumbling. He scanned the outer wall of the tower, scouting a path upwards. He reached up and grabbed a stone and began his climb. It sounded like a woman...running? Who runs in a tower? It was not even that big. He kept climbing and is nearly to the top when he heard a man's voice. As he reached the window he silently peered inside. There was a man kneeling behind a woman. Oh...OH! He had stumbled on Hermes...having sex with a woman. Why would he come all the way out here for that? Then he brought the woman's head back revealing her face, Hera. Will froze in place at this realization. Then Hera's eyes widened having spotted him.
"Stop...STOP!" Hermes stopped and he looked up, spotting Will as well. Will began to back out and attempted climbing back down, but Hermes grabbed him and pulled him into the windows edge. Will was shaking and felt so cold. He coul feel his teeth chatter inside his mouth. Hermes looked out the window and Fang barked up at him.
"Talented young man, aren't you? Climbed all the way up here. Why?"
"I heard noises. No...nobody us..es the tower an...anymore, sir."
"He saw us," said Hera frantically.
"I know what he saw." He released Will and took a step back. Maybe he was out of the clear? Hermes turned and faced his sister who had a frantic pleading look in her eyes. Hermes sighed before turning back to Will. "The things I do for love." He said before shoving Will out the window plummeting to the ground.
"You are going to spoil my wolf." Percy smiled back at Nico as he rubbed Lupa's belly. They sat out under an old tree with a face carved into it. They'd been out here talking ever since breakfast and Percy was enjoying Nico's company. He'd accepted last night that he had a bit of a crush on Nico. So he wanted to spend more time with him and he asked him to walk with him after they ate. Nico had looked confused, but agreed. They spent their time catching up with each other and each apologized for what happened seven years ago. Lupa had seemed to take a liking to him, which made Percy do a mental victory cry. Nico was interesting to him to say the least. He sat listening intently as Nico talked about everything and smiled from time to time which seemed to make Nico's cheeks turn a little pink.
"I'm sure she will still be a viscous killing monstrosity when you need her in battle." Nico shook his head a bit before standing up. Percy stood up as well and they began walking back to the main hall. Though Percy wasn't quite ready to end his alone time with Nico, so he quickly thought of a way to stall. "So...if our dad's take Zeus's offer, are you gonna go to Olympus? I mean, I am thinking about going. I have friends there, but it would be fun having you there."
Nico smiled at him a bit staring off to the side, a bit amused. He looked at Percy and tried to look serious. "I don't know. I haven't really thought much..." He trailed off and seemingly froze in place. His eyes zoned out. He didn't even seem to breathe. Percy didn't know what was going on.
"Nico? Are you ok? Nico?" Percy asked. He waved a hand in front of Nico's face once. He looked down at Lupa who sat silently as well. All of a sudden she looked to the sky and let out a long howl. It sounded almost sad. Percy blinked and the doors to the main hall burst open. Hades burst through them at full speed as he took off to somewhere in the distance. Persephone ran out not long after. Her hand was over her mouth, she looked almost in tears. Bianca and Zagereus came running from the training field off in the same direction. Theseus then came running from the stables with Hazel not far behind. Then Nico spoke and the look on his face and the sound of his voice chilled Percy to the bone.
"I can't...I can't feel Will."
Alright that's the end of chapter 2! I know...cliffhanger...bummer. Pretty much because I'm still deciding on if I want him to live or die. Also just because you watch the show don't think you know the outcome of Will's fate. This is my story. Which gives me the right to decide whatever fate to any character I choose. Seriously at one point I thought about killing off Percy or Nico at the end...a thought I couldn't do...but still. The point is as you will see in the upcoming chapters nobody is safe. Also don't hate me on next chapter. That is if it goes as I'm picturing it. I won't say if it has anything to do with Will or not. Again reviews are love. Oh and I'm not gonna be in a rush to get chapters out after this point. I just really wanted to reach this point as fast as possible. So no more rushing.
