Once again, driving way over the speed limit, Nico sped through the streets of downtown. Pulling up at the entrance of Will's office, he jumped out of the car and ran straight into Percy.
Nico rubbed his face and groaned. "Owww. Wait… Percy?"
"Hi Nico! How's it going! I'm just on my way to the community center. You know, teaching swim lessons?"
"Yeah. Well, I got a call from Will, and…" Nico trailed off.
"Nico, is everything OK?," Percy frowned. "You don't look that good right now…"
Nico felt a surge of emotions. "No! Everything's NOT OK! Will could be hurt or dying! I need to find him! Get out of my way! Go teach your swimming or whatever!" Nico shoved Percy out of the way and stalked off to the office entrance.
"Nico wait!" Percy ran in after Nico. Nico ran straight to the elevator and stabbed the up button. Unfortunately, Percy ran in after Nico.
"Nico? What's going on? Is Will OK?"
Nico told Percy about the phone call. Percy's face darkened.
"Nico, we need to find Will."
"Yeah, I kinda figured that out…"
"Ok. Here's the plan…"
As Nico and Percy were going over the details of the plan, the elevator started to stutter, then shake.
Then it came to a complete stop and the doors didn't open.