AN: Hey again! Another chapter, another mystery, lot's to do! Anyway, let's go!
Chapter 10: Earthen trouble
Nico's point of view
After the fight with Chimaera and Percy's revival, we immediately set off for Pennsylvania. We were all tired after the fight, but it was only 3pm, and sleep was the last thing on everybody's mind. So it was decided that we would set off for Pennsylvania. I decided to shadow-travel there.
"Look, you guys, I am very tired, so I think I'm gonna shadow travel there. See ya when you get there tomorrow!" I looked slyly to Reanne, whose eyes flashed angrily.
"Don't you dare leave us, Death Boy!" she cried. Percy and the others had realized by then that I was joking, and didn't hesitate to join in.
"Don't worry Nico," Percy said gravely, keeping his face straight. "We will be fine; you can go." Annabeth let out a large guffaw, then turned it into a cough. Destiny hid a grin, and turned to Reanne.
"Yeah, let him go, Reanne!" Reanne shook her head.
"No! We were sent on this quest as a team, and that's exactly what we are going to be and will stay as!" I realized that the joke was over, and I relented.
"Don't worry, Reanne dear, I won't leave you," I said earnestly. Reanne looked at me in the eye, and my tummy fluttered. I looked away, and so did Reanne, and we both blushed. Percy looked at me daggers, but I lightened the mood.
Reanne's point of view
"Okay everybody, close your eyes!" Everybody did, and they were bathed in darkness. One second later, ta da! Pennsylvania!
"Okay, everybody, the quarry should be..." Annabeth studied her map. "Right...there!" Annabeth pointed in front of her, but all there was was a lake, calm and quiet.
"Ummm, that's a lake," Percy pointed out stupidly.
"Noooooo?" Nico said sarcastically. I chuckled, and caught Nico's eye.
"I know that, stupid!" Annabeth scoffed. Percy turned a light shade of red, and he started scuffing his trainers on the ground, like most young people do. I hid a smile. Perce was such a baby! Annabeth studied the map, her face contorted with confusion.
"I don't understand!" she cried. "The quarry should be right here, but there's only a lake!" Percy looked at the lake thoughtfully, and then leaned over to me and whispered in my ear. Realization dawned, and I understood. Me and and Percy stood side by side, our hands out towards the water. Nico and Destiny gave us puzzled looks, while Annabeth seemed to know.
"And now!" Percy cried. I concentrated hard, and I could feel Percy tense up next to me. The water from the lake sucked into our hands, and disappeared. Underneath the water was a quarry, damp and watery, but still a quarry. Percy gave me a triumphant smile, and we descended into the quarry. Immediately, the atmosphere changed. Rocks towered above us, and I inched towards Nico, who held my hand. I glanced at him, and he held my gaze. I felt my tummy fluttering and my crotch clenching and unclenching in need, as Nico studied me with those intoxicating eyes. I looked away, as I felt Percy glare at Nico. I tried to pay attention to Annabeth and ignore Nico's gaze hot on my back.
"Okay, so we split up, and look for the sword in pairs. Me and Percy, Reanne and Nico, and Destiny, you can go where you want." Destiny looked unutterably sad, and she quietly said that she would go with me and Nico. I could see Percy scolding Annabeth for pairing me and Nico. I chuckled, and joined up with Nico and Destiny, and we started hunting. I avoided Nico, and Destiny made it awkward. As soon as she disappeared behind a pile of rocks, Nico tackled me to the ground, and I gave a low scream.
"Why won/t you talk to me?" Nico demanded. I writhed, to get away from his touch. Nico watched me, and then placed his hand on my, ummmm, breast. I stood still, shocked. Nico seemed happy, so he took his hand away. I wasn't sure if I was happy or sad.
"I like you! Reanne, please talk to me! I-" I cut him off with a kiss, enveloping his mouth with mine. His sweet soft lips were over mine, his tongue devouring my hot, eager mouth. His hand darted to me skirt, lifting it up. His hand grazed my crotch, and I shuddered. Suddenly, a glint caught my eye. I carefully gave Nico another kiss, then pointed the glint out to him. He gave me a sexy smile, and licked his lips as he walked towards the glint. I smiled to myself, touching my lips where Nico's had been. I watched as Nico bent down, and drew out a magnificent, emerlad green sword with a brown hilt from the ground.