Author's note: I myself, would like this to be perceived as a separate story since i liked how i ended it originally. BUTT, (big Butt) i put this next arc, as part of this story (two sides of nico di angelo) so that other readers who may want a continuation can perceive it as a sequel. It's basically my way of...making a sequel, but not making a sequel, you understand what i mean? yah? okay...good boy/girl.
Nico:(unknown location again)
Nico awoke to the sound of thunder outside of his cabin. It had been only a month ago that he had fought so hard for the right person: Thalia. He thought it was finally over; that he could finally be at peace with the girl he loved, but he was dead wrong. He didn't know that Favonious' words was a huge warning to him. 'Love is no game! It is no flowery softness! It is hard work- a quest that never ends.' Which it now was...
A never ending quest.
Since Nico was a son of Hades, falling in love was pretty much a death sentence, as tragedy followed him within any sense of happiness he may ever achieve. He stepped out of his coffin designed bed and took a glance at his picture with Thalia. He smiled as he remembered their first date at Mcdonalds. He could almost feel the sparks from his first sky-kiss with her, as there were literally sparks coming ; she was a daughter of Zeus.
Nico dressed up and finally decided to exit his cabin and check out whatever the noise was outside. He looked around his line of sight. No one was there. All the other campers were probably asleep during this time. It was raining very hard, and he couldn't tell if it was morning or night. It was clear that Zeus was angry.
The last thing that Nico saw before going unconcious was a flash of light...
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Thalia Grace (Zeus' Cabin)
Thalia didn't know if she could trust anyone anymore. Not even her own father, nor her father's son. Ares. How ridiculous it was that she couldn't even trust her divine side of her family.
She had once foolishly called Zeus her 'Family.' As it seems, she had been deceived by her "Family." She couldn't believe something so hurtful, so...cruel, as to being betrayed by her own father.
She could believe many things, like having to live alone, isolated from her friends, losing her family, falling in love with a son of Hades, who probably hated her, but being betrayed by father, her divine guidance, her guardian, that was a fate crueler than death.
It was as if she had lost everyone again. The way she felt when she lost Luke...lost Nico...
Thalia wanted to release her anger and let loose electricity around her entire body. She wanted to release her inner monster and destroy anything she saw at sight, like the way she had when she fought Artemis.
Sadly, she couldn't do anything but lay down in her paralysis. She hated being unconcious so much.
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"Lieutenant! Lieutenant! We need you right now! It's urgent!" A girl's voice came, associated with loud knocking that could've woken up Gaea a third time.
Thalia was a sky kid and all, but even she; a daughter of Zeus, couldn't stand the sore sight of sudden bright light spraying at her eyes from within her dark room. She understood now, why Nico had his cabin built so dark, and...antisun-like.
The girl outside continued to knock on the door of the Zeus cabin. Thalia felt extremely annoyed at the insipid pounding noise.
She wondered what a Hunter could possibly want today. She really, didn't want to deal with Hunter duties on the only days she got to be at Camp Half-Blood.
She sat up from her studying table. Her work of fiction, still waiting to be continued.
On the desk, stood a picture of her and Nico's 'date' at Mcdonalds. Nico was grinning mischieviously, while Thalia's face cringed from brain-freeze at her first sip of a Mcflurry shake.
Thalia quickly put on her usual attire with the leather jacket, death to barbie t-shirt, ripped black jeans, and lots of chain-like accessories. And who could forget: a few deadly weapons in her pockets. (Her collapsable spear, medusa shield bracelet, and her bow.)
You never know when a monster may be disguised as a little girl.
The knocking grew louder and more irritating. "Lieutenant! Lieutenant! It's urgent!" The Hunter whined.
Thalia finally decided to open the door. "What's the sitch private...uhh..." She stumbled for words, as she didn't recognize this Hunter.
This Hunter, or who she assumed was a hunter, wore a Silver parka jacket, gray camo pants, a lower facemask, and the hood of her jacket. Her eye color seemed to be filled with flames. Through her lower facemask, she seemed to have a maniacal grin. Something seemed familiar about her...
Thalia stared intently at the girl, only to realize that it was Ares, the god of war, and the son of her godly father.
Before she could open her mouth, an arrow sank into her knee. She winced at the pain, only to be hit on the neck by a dart only seconds after. Everything was blurry as she lost control of her body, and fell straight to the floor.
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The sudden change of lighting was enough to trigger Thalia out of her unconciousness. Although she couldn't move her body nor open her eyes, she could vaguely hear some muffled voices.
Despite being muffled, the voices were unmistakable. The gruff, adrenaline filled voice, but with a twinge of insanity in them. It was Ares, her Half brother. She could only make out a few words of his mumbling. "Zeus...child of hades...your daughter...leave...alone..." Those weren't all the words he had said, but those were the only ones she could make out of her half-conciousness. Although, those few words were enough for her to figure out what this abduction had been about. It was about Nico.
In her barely concious state Thalia was still able to muster up her angry thoughts. She felt betrayed yet again, but by her own father which only made it so much worse. Why couldn't he just let her love who she wanted to? Better yet, why did he lie about it being okay? She felt the sparks in her body static through all her veins and skin as she jolted back to life. Her eyes flashed open as she lunged at Zeus whose response was interrupted.
Thalia was able to pin him down, due to the latter being still in human form. Realizing what she had done, she figured that pure will power wouldn't be a smart way to incapacitate Zeus. She immediately snatched his Lightning Bolt which was slung to his back: the most powerful weapon in greek myth history.
"Father! WHY are you doing this?" she said with fear and anger in her voice. Zeus merely responded with a smirk and inhaled. Ares just watched with a twinge of hesistancy, as if he were deciding if what Zeus was doing was right or not. Zeus exhaled, blowing with such force that Thalia flew through the air and hit a wall. He raised his hand out and the lightning bolt flew back into his grasp.
"Good morning to you too my beloved daughter. It is unwise to attack the one who guides you." He said humbly.
"GUIDES ME? What kind of guidance could you possibly bring by abducting me and banning me from the one I love?" She said with rebelliousness in her tone.
"My child-"
"Don't call me that! You don't deserve to! Not after leaving me helpless my WHOLE life!" Thalia spat. Zeus simply ignored her demand.
"Allow me to explain. I have discussed this with Aphrodite and decided that these were necessary steps, to consider your...'love story'. Come, walk with me." Zeus said gesturing for her to follow. Ares simply leaned against a wall as if he were trying to remain distant from the whole situation. He had a twinge of guilt in his face, as if he were forced into abducting her. Despite the guilty look, his lust for battle overlapped his expressions. He twitched his fingers as if eager to bust out his weapons and re enact a scene from Rambo.
Thalia calmed down and let out a sigh. She was smart enough to know when she could or couldn't fight her way out. "Okay...I'll listen...'father'..." She said suspiciously.
"Relax my child, YOU will not be harmed. So long as you don't try anything like that again. This is to ensure your safety and make sure you two really are ready." Zeus said grimly.
Thalia didn't like the feeling she got from his words. She was afraid of what was to come of his explanation...