Do I really need a Beta? Okay, maybe I should find one. So this is another ad for a beta, can anyone help me?

And yeah, I haven't been on for a while cause I'm literally buried under my homework and studies. (Partially because it was also my birthday last Saturday.)I also was busy with an roleplaying site, soo…

Well, this is the story, hope you like it!

Disclaimer: Me don't own it.

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Nico's POV:

How could she say that? It was all for her. Always for her. And now she's saying those words. That hurted. A lot. And now it felt a little too much that I couldn't stand it.

She ran away. I didn't mean to be cold. I can't help it. Instinct to protect myself. I never felt like this until the day Percy said Bianca was dead.

"That was low Nico." A familiar voice said and I turned to find no one. Just a faint glow from the trees.

"Bianca?" I asked hopefully and desperately.

"Nico, what have you gotten yourself?" she asked again. It was still her, I sensed it. but there was something in her voice that seemed wrong. Something that I couldn't understand.

"Don't mess it up again.." the voice drifted.

"Bianca! Bianca! Show yourself!", I yelled franctically but she was there no more.

Then, more noise came from the opposite side of the field.

"What did you do Nico di Angelo!", Kiara yelled as they went out of a bush. She was the first one to notice Kiara missing. Aaron and Gavin looked around, wondering what was going on.

"She started it." I mumbled. It was really her fault. I was just trying to look after her. I clenched my fist and forced a calm expression on my face.

"What happened here Nico?" Aaron glared. And a scream pierced the eerie night.

"Kiara!" Both Gavin and Kara yelled as they ran in pursuit. But Aaron just stood there, throwing daggers at me. The thought 'If looks could kill' passed through my mind. My face grew tired and my supposed to be calm expression became one of pained and hurt.

"What. Did. You. Do?" he asked through clenched teeth.

"I was only protecting her!" I yelled almost hysterical. 'I was protecting her! It was for her own good.' I thought. But a small part of my mind whispered that it really was my fault.

"From what exactly Nico? From whom?" he asked.

"From my dad!" I said.

"Hades gave us his word. He won't touch us. But you still insist on doing the bodyguard approach for the past hours now! What more is out there that can kill us when we stick together." He said.

"Your calling me a hogger? Just because I wouldn't let her out of my sights? Because I wanted her safe?" I asked, stepping a step forward.

"Safe? You don't own her Nico. She can protect herself and we're here for her. And I don't know about you but we stand by her." He said, stepping closer too.

"Now you placed her into more trouble. We can only pray that we'll find her alive." He growled in my face.

"It. Wasn't. My. Fault." I growled back. I didn't know who I was really talking to. Myself or him.

We were now inches apart. Eyes not breaking contact. I gave him a glare and he gave one back. I clenched my teeth. No matter how arrogant Aaron may seem, he was right. I was a fool to think that she was vulnerable. I made my hands into fists and tried hard not to beat him. he looked like he wants to do the same.

Then, hands began to push us apart. Not so strong but we both gave way, knowing it is for the best, but not taking our eyes off each other.

"Don't fight." Kara ordered and she set herself between both of us, creating a weak barrier. She looked at us both and with a grave voice she said, "She's gone.. again."

Aaron was the first to look at her. "That can't be. She couldn't have gotten far, could she?"

"I don't know. It was like she just disappeared." She took a risky glance at my direction which I returned with an expressionless face. Aaron gave one last glare, led Kara to the farthest log and they sat down.

That left me to myself. Looking down to my feet, I felt guilty. Like Atlas. Like the whole world were out to get me because I just lost the most valuable thing in our quest. I lost the rope that tied us all together. And the saddest thing yet, I lost my heart with her.

"She left no traces.", my head jerked up and looked at the voice. I thought I was alone, but it looked like I really wasn't. Gavin was standing there, looking at me questionably.

"What?"

"Nothing. Footprints, parted trees, nothing." He explained.

"She did that before." I said, looking back to the ground, scowling.

"No, it was like someone erased it intentionally. Like someone knew we would follow."

I looked at him. He didn't talk much on the quest, but when he did, he knew exactly what to say.

"How'd you know that?" I asked in awe. He bent down, picking what seems like black strings, stood back up and held it out for me too see.

"Every little details counts, because it is also a major part in this pattern.." He said as if it were that simple. (A/N: I was reading Sherlock Holms:)) I held out my hand and he dropped the strings in it.

"What is this supposed to be?"

"That is cat hair. By the way it is soft, it tells me that it is usually grooms. Short, too short for anyone with us. And it has these white ends telling me that it may be a little too old."

I squinted my eyes and there was exactly what he explained.

"Yeah. There was a cat before she was gone. What now?" I asked as he thought. He may have passed as a son of Athena if it weren't for his hazel eyes.

"I don't know. But it feels like were missing something." He explained and left me confused.

"How can a cat be a part of this." I motioned to the forest. I could've said her name but if I do, I may have chocked on a sob. And we, Hades kids, don't sob or cry. Those are for the weaklings.

"As I have said I don't know."

Then just then, the ground rumbled and rocks, dust and part of the ceiling fell, just a few feet far from us.

"The roof is collapsing!" Kara yelled across the field.

"No. it's not." I said. The hair on the back of my head stood on it's ends.

"Come on Nico!" Gavin jived in. he started to tug on my hand but I looked out into the shadows. Waiting for him to appear.

Several moments passed and the tension didn't fade. Kara stood close by Aaron and Gavin looked confused at the direction I was looking at.

But none of them really know what was happening. This wasn't there land. I stood motionless, eyes to the place I expect him to come from.

And he did come. Melting out of the shadows, like the grim reaper himself. With a scowl on his face, he looked absolutely murderous.

Pure hatred and anger radiated from him and made Gavin back down a little. He walked closer, dramatic as ever and looked me in the eye. I looked at him too, face emotionless.

The ground shook again and there were faint battle sounds from the distance. Was it my imagination or a war seemed too close. And every time the roof collapsed, he grunted in pain. Like the whole Underworld's wounds affected him as well.

And with a loud yell, he ordered, "Bring her to me."

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I'm soooo sorry! This was soo late! I was really late! I'm glad some of you liked this story! It really boosted my ego! Thanks guys!

And I know it isn't allowed to advertise but I have finally the base of an original story! It's called 'abnormally normal'. If you guys want to read it, just pm me kay?

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