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Nico's POV
The door shut itself and the air seemed to tighten at my presence. I was in an empty throne room. At least I assumed it was empty. I slung my bag of my shoulders and rummaged through. CRAP! I got Annabeth's bag. The bag was lined with architectural papers, lip gloss, Percy photos. Lip gloss? Hm, that's odd.
The air around me turned ice cold. My lungs were screaming for air. My head rolled around, too heavy for my neck to hold up. Looking up I saw a figure that could only be described as… Terrifying. My breath returned the temperature rose my neck regained its strength. My moment of weakness gone, it led me feeling stronger. I felt like I could do anything. Crush the world. Something in my head told me that I was overreacting.
The figure approached me with grace. I didn't let this fool me. I pulled out my dagger, Στιλέτο του θανάτου, which meant Dagger of death. The man laughed at me. Then he smiled an evil smile. His eyes bore into me making me feel woozy. His pale face was nearly inches from mine. His hot breath alone could make me pass out.
He spoke in a mocking voice," Oh, so you wish to fight your own father?" I was speechless, dumbfounded, flabbergasted. This foul creature my father. Thalia's voice rang in my ears. We talked a bit on the way to the empire state building. She told me my father was the lord of the dead. The phrase, "I laughed in the face of death" Just took on a whole new meaning.
I tried to act confident. "Father, I don't want to fight you. I don't know where I am. I don't know who I am. I don't know what I'm doing. Help me?" saying this tickled the lord of the dead was an understatement. I laughed so hard Im surprised he didn't double over and bang his fist on the stone like a child. I stormed out of the throne room and headed upstairs.
I didn't know where I was going but evidently my feet did. Hall after hall. Turn after turn. I finally found the room my feet were looking for. I pushed open the door to find a single bedroom. The bed was pushed up against the far side of the room. A black and red rug was laid down in the center. Beanbags sat on top of the rug arranged in a circle. Five beanbags.
Photos covered the walls. Most of them were of Thalia. Some were Percy and Annabeth. Others a satyr and some weird looking girl. When I was in a picture it was usually with Thalia. This was my room. I open some of the drawers in the dresser searching for clean clothes. I showered, changed, ate. I was clean, rested and ready to go. I packed a new bag. Filled with anything I might need.
I found the roof of the castle. Looking out I could see everything. Including Persephone's garden. I actually saw the queen herself. The expression on her face told me she was happy. She looked up straight at me and motioned for me to come down.
Instead of going through the castles I leapt down balcony after balcony. When I finally reached the ground, Persephone wasn't looking happy anymore. "Did you have to do that?" she asked. I shrugged and we moved on. She went right to the point and said," I know why your memories have been stolen and by who. She sat me down on a bench and spoke with seriousness," Nyx and Ananke." She looked at me and waited for a response. Without having one she continued," Nyx is the goddess of the night and Ananke is the goddess of necessity." I interjected," I thought Artemis was the goddess of the night." Persephone scoffed," She used to be. When Artemis god tired of it she handed that job over to Ananke and focused on her hunters. Anyway, they have been plotting something very dangerous. I am not sure what yet but I know it will cost many mortal and non-mortal lives." My mind tried to wrap itself around this idea. "How do you know this?" She replied smoothly," My husband used to be a part of this plan. When it got to dangerous he backed out. Nyx and Ananke think that he told you their plans. That is why you have no memories. They stole them." The garden stood still and I tried to remember when I was attacked. I got as far back as the Apollo kids sewing my head up. Then it goes blank. "I will go and stop them." I said with finality. She laughed," Like you could do it alone." She turned her head to the castle and yelled," Hey come on out you guys!" Annabeth, Percy, and a very disgusted looking Thalia came out. I threw Annabeth's bag for her to catch. She threw mine at me. Silence. Thalia came over and hugged me. She whispered in my ear," I thought I had lost you." She backed off with an extremely red face. We both seemed to have a sudden interest in our shoes. Percy hastily coughed," So umm. Should we get started? Thalia replied," Do when know where we are going and what we are going to get to do when we get there?" It was Persephone who responded," I know where you are going. Antarctica." Well then.
Thalia's POV
We were up on the ground again and Nico looked strong and confident. I Might as well admit it now. Nico is HOT! I sound like an Aphrodite chick. Never mind forget I said anything. I explained about Drewus and Nico was a little too sympathetic. The only way we were going to get to Antarctica was to sail. Flight is expensive and Nico and Percy are a little too uncomfortable in the air. Thankfully the god of the sea is a softie so I can hopefully get a free pass.
Sneaking a on a ship wasn't easy. Once we were on and everyone had found all their rooms, we found out that there were two large bedrooms. That meant girls in one guys in another. It wasn't the best idea since I was sure Nico was having dark thoughts about Percy. So I had to share a room with Nico. Freakin Lovely. I set my pack down and an awkward silence gripped the room. Nico, honestly being the braver one of us, started," Sooo… what's up?" I laughed," Nothing much. You?" His face turned serious," Im starting to remember you." The smile on my face was wiped clean and I sat down. I patted the spot next to me for him to sit down. He came around his bed and sat down. We sighed and started the never ending Q – and – A.
How was that? I know there are probably mistakes. I tried. That's what counts. Please review. Constructive criticism is accepted. Flames are denied. Anyway. PM me ideas. No reviews. I want it to be a surprise. I will give you a shoot-out if I use your idea. Please! I want a new character. A girl. If you are interested PM me.
