October was over. Now it was November. Nico had finally finished the painting and it was hung up at the front of the school. He went back home and found a huge stash of candy in his room. It was gifted by the death gods. He smiled. Drew and Lacy entered.

"Hey Nico. Wanna have a sleepover?"

"Sure. When?"

"Friday night."

Right now, it was Sunday. The next day was Monday. They went to bed and Nico woke up in cold swear in the middle of the night, noting Anubis sitting in a chair next to him.

"Hey champ."

"Anubis?"

"Yeah. Nightmare again?" His voice was soft.

"Mhm."

Anubis brushed Nico's hair out of his face.

"Go back to sleep."

Nico nodded off some time later. In the morning, he woke up and got ready. He went downstairs and got food.

"Bye Anubis."

"Bye Nico."

Nico went to Drew and Lacy. They entered the car and drove to the school, endless chattering filled the car the whole way through. They entered the school and suffered through their classes. (Clubs are interesting to write. Classes are not. They're terrible in real life and even worse online.)

Finally, it was music club time. The teacher called roll.

"Next Monday is a huge day for us. We will be competing against a different school. Both schools will be watching as students can go there as a free field trip. It will be during the school day. Now, I will say who will be competing and when."

She pulled up a sheet. She named six people. Then, she got down to the last four.

"All of Nico's group is going. Mark first, then Lucas, Elijah and then Nico."

They pumped their fists in the air. The teacher told them to get into their groups.

"We did it boys!" Mark said.

"You were a great teacher." Elijah said, looking at the son of Hades.

"Oh... thanks." Nico turned away, his face turning red.

The club passed. Nico went to train with Persephone. He went back to the mansion afterwards and took a shower. He went downstairs.

"Music competition on Monday. I'm competing."

"We know about the competition, we're going. And congrats. Can't wait to hear you play. We'll see if you live up to your reputation, music protegee."

Nico blushed and looked away.

"Yeah..."

The rest of the day passed. Night came and brought the Egyptian god of funerals with it.

"I heard about your competition."

"Yeah."

Anubis smiled.

"You'll do great champ. Now sleep."

Nico fell asleep quickly after that. When he abruptly woke up, it was Anubis comforting him. When he got up for school, he was the one who gave him breakfast and told him not to forgot about applying the Mist around his eyes. Looks like they were red again. Nico went through the school day with no hitches. It was soccer time.

"On Saturday, we have a game." The coach announced.

Nico groaned. Just what he needed. Art and mythology don't have competitions so he was fine. They practiced for the game and when they were done, Nico headed back to the mansion. (I'm lazy, okay?)

When he was going to enter, he noticed two cyclops. He quickly beheaded one and tricked the other into looking the other way. He entered the huge building and sank down into the armchair.

"Game on Saturday. I'm gonna die."

Drew and Lacy looked up.

"You'll do great."

"Let's hope."

Nico did all his homework and then ran to a wall. As soon as he was about to crash, everything turned cold and dark. There were whispers. But he pushed it away easily, focusing on his destination. He appeared in front of Persephone.

"Lovely. You're right on time. Today we're learning about controlling your powers. You accidentally kill plants and animals, correct?"

"Yeah."

"So you'll learn how to not do that!"

She seemed to be excited. But if it meant less dead plants, of course she'd be happy. A few hours later, Nico was done and he appeared in the bathroom. After an hour, he exited his room and went down for dinner.

"Where do you go every day?" Drew looked at him.

"No where, why?"

"We entered your room, you weren't there. We looked everywhere in the mansion, you weren't there."

"Did you try the library?"

"Yeah."

"I was hiding in there. I just didn't want you to find me."

"You didn't know we visited the library."

"The books are fascinating. I tend to lose myself while reading one."

"Okay then."

Nico went upstairs to his room.

"Hey Anubis."

"Hey champ. I heard about the game."

"Yeah..."

"You'll do great. Don't worry about it."

"Thanks."

(I hate this chapter. So repetitive.)

Nico went outside and ran to school.

(There.)

He looked up.

"It's gonna rain. Fantastic."

He decided to shadow travel. The shadows covered him and he appeared somewhere else. The place just didn't look like school. He was a few feet in the air and a few seconds later, he felt the hard ground trying to break his back. He got up and noticed a sign that looked like gibberish at first glance, but he learned how to understand that gibberish.

"Great. Back in China. Maybe I could go to school and say I accidentally teleported to China so that's why I was late. Nah, that would never work. Hi Mrs. Ong!" He waved to an old lady. She smiled and waved back.

"Nico, how's it been going?"

"Fine. I'm in school and doing great. How has your life been?"

"Fantastic, thank you."

"Do you need help with your grocery bags?"

"Yes, thank you young man."

Nico carried her bags and they went to her house.

"I must be going now. Bye Mrs. Ong."

"Bye Nico."

He vanished and appeared in class. He used the Mist and sat down.

"Why were you late?" Drew hissed.

"I was in China helping Mrs. Ong with her groceries."

"Okay. That's normal."

"It really isn't, but you could lie and say it's normal."

"Really Nico?"

The child just acted like he didn't hear the girl and instead, tried listening to the teacher. The next few days passed like usual. It was Saturday game time. They were against Brooke High School. The game was intense. Just as it seemed like BAGS was gonna win, Brooke sent a ball spiraling towards the goal. The goalie caught it and threw it to Nico who let it fall down before heading towards the other goal. He threw it to Carter who managed to throw it to Walt. The charm maker threw the ball into the goal.

"10-9, BAGS!" The referee yelled.

Nico sighed and wiped his hair out of his face. He felt arm encircle him.

"You did great champ."

"Anubis?"

"Yeah. I watched the whole thing."

Nico smiled. Carter and Walt came over. Anubis quickly returned his arms to his sides. Nico vanished into the shadows.

"Hello Carter and Walt."

"Hey Anubis. Hi Nico."

"Hello."

"Why are you here Anubis?"

"To watch you two, obviously."

"Oh. Okay, bye."

"Bye." Anubis waved.

When they walked off to Sadie and Zia, Anubis relaxed and looked into the shadows. He reached into the moving darkness and pulled the son of Hades out.

"Really?"

"I wanted to talk to you."

"You could've told me."

"Didn't feel like it."

Nico noticed Carter looking at them, confusion written all over his face. He nudged his head towards his direction while looking at Anubis. Anubis's gaze went over there and he frowned. He made a black door and went through it. Nico used the Mist and entered. There was another Nico in front of the black door and glazed eyes. Other Nico turned away and just left. Carter, Zia, Sadie and Walt went to the Brooklyn House, Anubis and Nico already there. Nico was just hidden.

"Hey." Anubis greeted them as they entered.

"Anubis? Why were you with Nico?" Sadie immediately asked.

"He was the star player. I wanted to congratulate him."

"Oh."

"Hey Anubis, what are all the demigods parents,? Like which Greek and Roman gods actually have children alive right now?" Walt asked.

"Okay so Athena has children, but Minerva does not. We have Zeus, Jupiter, Poseidon, Hades, Pluto, Athena, Hermes, Apollo, Mercury, Mars, Ares..." Anubis continued mentioning every Greek or Roman god who actually had alive children. When he finished, Mr. Smarty Pants decided to talk.

"So, Hades also broke the oath?" Carter asked.

"No actually. Interesting story. His children were put in a casino were time ran slower in there. They thought they were in there for a month, but it was 70 years."

"Wow. So it was both Hades and Pluto's children?"

"No. Only Hades. His daughter died soon after. Pluto's daughter died and Hades's son brought her back to life when Thanatos went missing. They were all from the 1920's - 1930's."

"So all of the death god's children who were in this century alive were all time travelers?"

"Yup." Anubis sipped coffee.

"How come we heard nothing about the Hades children?"

"The girl is well-known. The boy is also well-known, but in a bad way. Because his dad is Hades, not Pluto and he's dark and has powers over the death element unlike the girl who has powers over riches, he's feared and even hated. But he fought in both wars and did as much as Percy, if not more. When Percy and Annabeth were fighting Kronos, the son was the one fighting below fighting all the armies with Hades. In fact, he was the one who convinced Hades to help fight, despite knowing he could've died and then his afterlife would have been terrible. He also faced off against Kronos. In fact, he went into Tartarus first, alone. Then he was captured and was freed later. When Percy and Annabeth fell into Tartarus, he led the other to the Doors of Death in Greece. On the way, he faced Cupid and learned that love is a cruel, heartless monster. Afterwards, he knew that even shadow traveling once could kill him, he still shadow traveled halfway across the world. Shadow traveling is teleporting through the shadows. Honestly, I think they were only given that since they're not allowed in the water or sky and yet, the sons of Poseidon and Zeus can walk on the ground."

"You seem to have a lot of respect for him."

"He's like my little brother."

"How do you know him?"

"Well, we met in the New Orleans graveyard when he was 11 and had just lost his sister. He immediately recognized me. We connected after that."

"Poor kid." Zia said.

Walt looked at Anubis.

"Where have you been every night?"

"Somewhere."

"Where?"

Anubis heard a whisper before he felt Nico fade into the shadows.

"Training."

Anubis looked at them.

"I've been helping out. The information is confidential."

"Okay." Sadie said, raising an eyebrow.

"I gotta go. Bye."

"Bye Anubis."

When he left, Sadie looked at them.

"Let's go to the Underworld."

She created a portal that lead to her father's throne room. They entered.

"Dad."

"Yes Sadie?"

"What confidential thing has Anubis been doing every night?"

"Oh that? He's doing something very confidential. It's necessary to keep it a secret."

"Okay."

They left and went back to the house. Meanwhile, Nico had just finished his training and got ready for a sleepover. Both parties had an interesting night, whether it was talking with friends or researching demigods. Sunday passed with no events and it was finally Monday. Nico was visibly nervous as he entered the music club room. The other trickled in a few minutes later. The ten got their instruments and went into a school bus. They made it to an auditorium. The ten got onto the stage. Then, everybody from their school entered and sat down into the seats. The other school entered. Nico saw a familiar head with messy black hair. He watched it and as the person sat down next to a blond girl, he saw sea green eyes he knew so well. He groaned. Goode again. The ten from their school got onto the stage and then Percy and Annabeth looked there. They looked surprised when they saw Nico, but they waved. He waved back as they got into their line.

"Alright everyone! Welcome to the musical competition of BAGS v.s Goode High!"

Everyone cheered.

"First up from Goode, we have Robert Beacon!"

The kid went up with a guitar. He played amazingly.

"What an amazing piece. Now, from BAGS, we have Leah Trehan!"

After a few more went, Nico realized that, while BAGS went from worst to best, Goode was going from good, to okay, to good. The first three were good. The next four were okay. The next three should be good. Then, the last person from Goode went. He played the violin and was definitely the best from everyone who had played. But Nico wasn't down without a fight.

"That was stunning! Last but not least, we have Nico di Angelo from BAGS!"

Nico steeled his nerves and looked at Percy and Annabeth. They pumped their fists and mouthed, 'Go Nico!' Nico smiled as he looked at the crowd. He got his violin ready as his memory of the times he played in Italy came to the front of his mind. He remembered Bianca next to him, his mom cheering him on. Suddenly, he heard a yell.

"GO NICO!"

He noticed Drew, Lacy and Anubis yelling. He saw all the death gods there. He felt a grin go on his face. His mom and sister may not be here, but many from his family were. He noticed Percy raising his phone to take a video and he started moving the bow across the strings. The music washed over them as Nico took them through a journey. There was happiness at the beginning which slowly started turning into pain. It grew so intense, many felt like crying. Suddenly, it started turning lighter. He had lost much. He lost his mother and sister. But he got cousins, a "brother," friends, and family. The music reflected his life. He finally finished. There was silence. Suddenly, he heard a storm of applause.

"A beautiful piece by Nico di Angelo!"

The judges stood up. They pointed to BAGS.

"And with this, BAGS is going to the county v.s county! How far can they get?"

Nico waved as he got off stage. They gave their instruments to their music teacher since they wouldn't be returning to school. The music teacher mentioned that the same people would be going in the county v.s county which was starting on Saturday. They would be doing county v.s county until they got to state or until they lost. In state, it's state v.s state until they defeat them or lose. The competitions went in a bracket system. After that, Nico went to Percy and Annabeth.

"Hey."

"Nico, you did amazingly!" Percy squealed.

"I gotta agree with Seaweed Brain for this."

"Thanks."

"We gotta go back to class. I'm sending this video to everyone though. Bye cuz."

"Bye Percy. Bye Annabeth."

"Bye Nico."

Nico went to the death gods. Anubis hugged him.

"My little victorious angel just got a victory!"

"He's my son Anubis, not yours."

"Yes Hades."

Nico smiled.

"I have another one on Saturday."

"You'll do amazingly."

Hel snickered.

"What are you laughing at?" Thanatos asked.

"All of this. Who knew death gods could find happiness?" She replied.

"Well, I'm not as death-y as all you so I'm fine." Hecate said.

"True."

The next few weeks were filled with victories, happiness, work and the occasional monster attacks.

Christmas was just around the corner and Nico was currently in the store buying things for pretty much everyone he knew.

It was Christmas Eve and Nico was with the rest of the campers who stayed in Camp. They were around a Christmas tree which they put gifts under. When they all got their presents, Nico said bye to Will and appeared in the Underworld where they were having a Christmas celebration. After attending both of them, Nico went to his room, exhausted and went to sleep.

(I don't celebrate it and I don't want to assume things on the internet are real since they might not be.)

Days passed and soon, it was January 28. He went into camp on Drew's insistence and saw a huge party. Nico smiled as he celebrated his birthday for the first time since Bianca died. Later, he went to the Underworld to train and the gods there gave him presents. Hades gave him much better stamina and perfect night vision, Persephone gave him a way with plants so plants would like him more, Thanatos gave him a new scythe, Hecate gave him better Mist abilities and even Demeter popped down and gave him a few cereal boxes. Nico's eyes were shining by the time he went back to the mansion. He went to his room and after dinner, Anubis visited.

"Here champ."

Anubis gave him a jackal bracelet.

"If you need me, press on the jackal for 20 seconds. Or as long as you can. I'll appear wherever you are. Also, if you tug on it, it turns into a scepter like Diocletian's scepter."

Nico hugged Anubis. He entered the bathroom and came out fresh. He curled up and went to sleep, not caring about the fact he may experience a nightmare causing him to have red eyes. All that mattered right now was the present. He's procrastinating now and worrying about the future later.

It was Valentine's Day. Nico went to camp.

"Death boy!"

Nico turned and saw Percy and Jason.

"Hey."

"Do you like anyone?"

"No."

"You sure?"

"Yes."

"What about Will?"

"I don't like him!" Nico turned away, blushing.

Percy looked at Jason.

"Okay, well, we're gonna go kiss our girlfriends. Bye!"

"Bye?"

"Bye Nico."

Nico was surprised. Something was wrong. He went into his cabin. He turned on the lights and laid down on the bed. He kinda wanted to say hi to Will, but today was Valentine's Day and he might mess up. But if he didn't say hi, Will might think he hated him. He decided to drop by. The worst that could happen was embarrassment. He entered the infirmary.

"Hey Solace."

"Hi Nico." He was helping a patient. "What brings you here?"

"Just wanted to tell you I was back."

"Okay. By the way, we'll be in Percy's cabin at 6 for a game. Will you join?"

"Sure. Bye Solace."

"Bye Neeks."

Nico left and went to his cabin. Around 6, he got ready and went to Percy's cabin. When he entered, he saw a lot of pink, red and white. Nico stuck on a picture of a dancing skeleton and entered Percy's bedroom. Percy and Annabeth were there.

"Hey Nico. Glad you could come."

Reyna came a while later.

"Loved the dancing skeleton picture."

"Dancing skeleton picture?" Percy asked. "Nico!"

Nico ran around Percy's room. He went on the top bunk and grabbed the ladder. He pointed it at Percy.

"Come closer and the ladder, as well as your face, gets it."

Percy backed away as Will arrived with Hazel and Frank. They noticed Nico.

"Hi Nico!"

"Hey Haze."

"Hi Nico."

"Hurt my sister and you're dead. But hi Frank."

"Hey Nico."

"Hello Solace."

Their eyes met and none of them broke it. Deep, dark, black orbs looked into calm, bright blue ones. They heard a throat being cleared and they both looked away blushing. Soon, all the seven, as well as Thalia, Will, Reyna and Nico were all situated in the room.

"Truth or dare Thalia."

"Dare."

"I dare you to compliment a boy in here."

Thalia looked around.

"Nico. I love the fact that your strong, goth and gay. Now you won't hit on any of the hunters and I can hug you."

While Jason pouted because Thalia didn't pick him, Will looked at Nico.

"You're gay?"

Nico rubbed the back of his neck.

"Yeah."

"And I'm not his type!" Percy pouted. "I'm everybody's type. Annie, tell him."

"Well you're not mine. Annabeth may like you, but I don't."

"Wise girl, help me!" Percy was holding Annabeth and fake crying.

Nico rolled his eyes.

"Thalia, your turn."

After a few rounds, Percy dragged Nico outside.

"Look Nico..."

"What?"

Suddenly, Percy pushed him. He stumbled but tan arms caught him. Nico looked up and saw Will. A million skeletal butterflies resurrected Percy and someone else snickered as they left.

They stared at each other for a few minutes. Nico didn't notice he was moving until he noticed his face was right in front of Will's. Lips descended upon his. Nico's eye widened as sparks shot down his spine, like a lightning bolt of pleasure. He melted into the kiss as his eyes fluttered shut.

"Aww, did my little champ get a boyfriend?"

Nico quickly snapped his eyes open and glared at the shadows.

"ANUBIS!"

Will looked at him.

"Who's Anubis?"

"Someone I know who's like my brother."

"Hey Nico."

"Yeah." He met Will's gaze.

"Do you wanna be my boyfriend?"

Nico was stunned.

"It's alright if-"

He was cut off with Nico kissing him.

"Yes!"

"How sweet. I'm gonna tell your dad..."

Nico went after Anubis. Will laughed as he watched his boyfriend chase after the poor boy.

"If you hurt our little Neeks, you're dead. Got it Solace?"

Will gulped and turned to see Percy, Jason, Thalia, Reyna and Hazel standing there, glaring at him with their weapons out and pointed at him.

"Same goes for me." Anubis popped down.

Nico came back, fuming. Will put his arms around the smaller boy who melted into his touch.

After that, a few months passed until it was May. (I'm lazy and have no ideas) Prom was coming up. Drew had mentioned that she, Lacy and Nico had prom coming up to the whole camp. Drew had been asked out by Liam Smith from the Ares cabin while Lacy was going with Mike Johnson from the Hephaestus Cabin. The weekend after Drew and Lacy got dates, Will led Nico to the lake. He gave Nico black roses which looked healthier when he got them.

"Nico, would you like to be my prom date?"

"Yes!"

Maybe I can upload the next chapter today or tomorrow. June, here we come. I would like to thank all those who suffered through this chapter. This chapter was 3500 words.