I open my eyes, but everything I see is darkness.
How did this happen?
Where am I?
Before I can panic or even analyze where I am, someone starts talking. "What in the name of Pluto did Nico put himself into this time?" It's Jason. I am sure of that. I could never not recognize his voice.
"I don't know, bro. He probably had an idea on how to find Will." Another person answers.
I freeze.
What is Percy doing here? Why are they both here? And how the heck did they find me? I hear footsteps coming closer and I suddenly close my eyes, pretending to be asleep. I don't want to talk to anyone at the moment, I don't want to hear anything. I just wish I could go back in time and be happy again, forever; even if that meant living the same day for eternity, I would never get tired of it. I would never get tired of laughing and having a good time with Will.
"When do you think he will wake up?" I hear Percy asking as somebody sits close to me.
"I have a feeling he should be awake by now, but I don't know. I just hope he does soon enough so we can just go find Will already." Jason answers and I mentally roll my eyes. There's no we on this. I'm going to try to find Will and there's no way I am taking them with me. It's going to be dangerous for them. And what if I end up back in Tartarus? I don't want to be a burden and the cause of their suffering.
"Jason, what if we can't find Will?" Percy asks softly, almost whispering, as if making sure I'd never be able to hear it. But I did. And my chest tightens. What if we can't find him? I relied everything that was left of me on him. But what if he cannot be found?
"Don't say that. We will find him. It doesn't matter what happens, we will find Will. Nico needs him." Jason answered, muttering the last sentence. I do. I need Will, and I will find him. Or else I don't even know what to do with myself.