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Chapter 4
"Who in Hades are you? Why do you reek of death?"
January 12, 2017
"Why do I need to come back early, Chiron?"
"I just need some help with something from you," Chiron said through clenched teeth hoping Percy would be able to take the hint that he couldn't tell him about it through an iris message. Thankfully Percy finally figured it out, "Oh," he whispered his eyes lighting up in realization. "Is this about the problems with the water nymph?"
"Yes Percy, but I think I should tell you about her problems when you get here. Maybe, you should call Piper, charmspeak might be necessary," Chiron said hoping Percy would understand.
"Of course Chiron, but I doubt Piper will come without Jason. Do you have a job Jason could do while Piper and I take care of the nymph," Percy said carefully.
"Yes, I could use his thoughts on a new project."
"Okay, I'll call Jason and Piper."
Chiron sighed thankful Percy seemed to understand this was important. "Thank you, Percy, please try to get here by tomorrow."
"No problem Chiron, have a good night."
"Good night," and with that Chiron cut the message and got ready to send a new message to Nico di Angelo.
"Nico di Angelo at Camp Jupiter please."
An image appeared of an African American girl and a black haired Italian, sitting close and talking. Chiron cleared his throat making them both jump. "I apologize for interrupting and scaring you, but I need your help, Mr. Di Angelo."
"Of course Chiron," Nico said calming down now that he knew who it was, "How can I help?"
"I was just wondering when you were planning on coming back?" Nico looked confused for a moment before replying, "I'm not sure, I was thinking about tomorrow."
"Good, that will work. I'd like you to speak to Praetor Reyna about bringing a few campers from over there, to here for a week."
"Um, sure I can do that. Chiron is everything okay."
"Everything is perfectly fine my boy," Chiron replied, happy Nico was starting to catch on that something's going on. "I'd like to request Frank and Hazel first if possible and I'd like them to come back with you tomorrow."
"Of course Chiron. I'm sure she'll allow it. I'll see you tomorrow."
"Good day my boy, oh and before I go, please inform Annabeth that the things she requested from Olympus has arrived here and is waiting for her."
Hazel stared at the two of them confused, knowing something was being communicated even if it wasn't said. "I will do not worry." Nico cut off the message.
Good, that takes care of Percy, Annabeth, Frank, Hazel, Jason, Piper, and Nico. Leo is already here, so I don't have to worry about him. I hope we are right about this.
January 13, 2017 (yes it will be a Friday)
Nico was not having a good day. First, he woke up from a nightmare about him and Will dying. Granted he has those kinds of nightmares all the time, but something about this one felt different. All he remembered from it was watching Will fall and hearing a little girl`s scream that faded into an animalistic scream. He woke up feeling pain and anger and hatred. He couldn't remember the rest or who screamed.
Then he was almost killed by a couple little kids. Then almost broke his ribs training with a couple Roman kids and now he has to travel all the way across the U.S. And this time, he had not one, not two, but three, three passengers! Chiron knows I'm not supposed to be traveling with more than two and not over such a long distance, so it must be an emergency. I know he doesn't want Frank and Hazel just to visit, and Annabeth knew nothing about some stuff from Olympus. Will is going to kill me when we get back.
"Everyone ready to go," Reyna said, and everyone nodded to her. "Good, have a safe trip." She hugged each one, whispering into Annabeth's ear, "it was nice getting to know you, be sure to keep in touch." "I will."
"And you," she said turning to Nico, "Just because Hazel is at your camp, for now, doesn't mean you can't come visit me. I do miss you when you're gone."
Nico felt himself slightly blush as she pulled him into a hug. He whispered, "I will."
He pulled away from the hug much slower than he used to, showing just how much he's gotten used to touching people. (Mostly thanks to Will.) He grabbed Annabeth's and Hazel's hand, who in turn grabbed Frank's. "Let's go."
"Next stop, Camp Half-Blood," Hazel said with a smile.
Now Nico is being taken to the infirmary because he didn't get much sleep, forgot to eat breakfast (hey, it happens), and shadow traveled across the continent with three people. Now, he gets to wake up to Will, who he has not seen in almost a week, not smiling at him, but glaring. Angrily. Very angrily. Who was carrying him in the bridal position.
"What did I say to you before you left?"
"Not to exhaust myself," Nico whispered looking at his hands.
"And what did you promise me you wouldn't do?"
"Exhaust myself."
"And just what did you just do di Angelo."
Nico flinched, they rarely called each other by first names when they were alone. They never ever called each other by their last names, unless it was calling Will sun and Nico angel, "I exhausted myself."
By now they were at the infirmary and Nico was being laid down in a bed. "Why in Hades name did you do that when you promised me you wouldn't?"
"I think something's going on at camp, Chiron asked me to bring Annabeth, Frank and Hazel here. He didn't say by shadow travel, but he looked a little shaken."
"Oh," Will said gently all anger gone, gently brushing some of the hair out of Nico's face.
"I'm really sorry sunshine," Nico whispered and Will leaned in and brushed their lips. He gazed into Nico's eyes, "I know my angel, just please try to stop scaring me."
"I'll try," Nico said pulling Will back in for another kiss and just before they touched, someone walked in. "Mr. Solace where woul-" the girl stopped short upon seeing them and dropped the books she was holding in shock, causing loose papers to fall out and spread all over. Her pale cheeks turned a light shade of pink as she went to gather what she dropped. Nico thought she had the prettiest shade of blue in her eyes, and the blackest of hair he had ever seen, but what really caught his eye was the aura she gave of. Mod people wouldn't be able to feel it, but he was the son of Hades. It was black. It was death. It felt like death was spreading out from her in all directions. "S-sorry Mr. Solace, I should have k-knocked or-"
"It's alright Maria," Will said walking towards her and helping her pick up the papers. "I'm sorry we shocked you, I forgot you're new and don't know about our relationship. It must be strange to see two g-"
"No- no, please don't think I-," she stammered out. "I wasn't- it doesn't matter you are two guys. It's just… I didn't think he was coming back so soon."
"Oh," was all Will said and as he looked up to talk to Nico, he saw that Nico was sat up staring at her with a look of shock.
"Nico?" Calling out his name didn't snap him out of the shock but it did get Maria to look at Nico.
"You- you look like- your aura is-"
Maria stood abruptly startling Will and causing him to fall over, "May I speak with Mr. di Angelo alone please."
"Sure…" Will said confused looking to Nico to make sure it was okay. Nico nodded and with that Will left.
Maria sat her stuff down and dragged a chair towards Nico. They sat looking at each other for a few minutes before Nico broke the silence. "Who in Hades are you? Why do you reek of death?"
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