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I don't even remember where this is headed but whatever, write while you're inspired!

Started uploading other fanfics in different fandoms so that's why updates = slow. But y'all saw the announcement anyways...

Nico's POV

It was nearly midnight when Nico finally decided to go to bed.

And even then, his mind was still whirling.

Potter and Malfoy gave of such simillar vibes, yet they were totally different. Malfoy was broken, yet he was still trying to do well in his classes. He was an excellent Seeker. He was smart and handsome, yet a loner. And he got distracted easily if something of more interest appeared.

Potter, on the other hand, was popular, cute-in a Percy Jackson way-, and had great Quidditch talent as well. He was just trying to pass so he could be an AUror. He was kind, though could get brash and threatening if provoked.

Both boys had been popular in their own way in the past. Both were Quidditch fans. Both found it mildly enjoyable to snipe a little at each other (as The Fat Friar had told him). Both were way too invested in the other's downfallings-or at least, had been. There was still tension after the Wizards' war, though it had lessened slightly.

Nico had watched them from afar. He'd predicted what most of the students would pick.

And he'd been right.

That was concerning for him.

Nico sat up and walked to his private bathroom. Turning on the faucet and creating a quick rainbow,he threw in a drachna and requested to see Jason Grace at Camp Jupiter Luckily it was only about 2 in the afternoon there.

"Hi." Nico said the moment Jason popped into view.

"Nico! Finally! How's it going?" Jason asked.

Nico ignored the question. "That new beird looks horrible on you."

"Due. Not the point."

"Whatever. How's Reyna, Piper..?"

"Alright. Reyna's having the time of her life chatting up Thalia. Pipes and I are taking a break, figure things out. Grover's dealing with another drought, I assume you know Hazel accidently got into Hogwarts, and Dakota and Pollux are this close to getting banned from camp." Jason rattled off.

"Cool."

"Yeah. I'm still working on all those temples and shrines. How 'bout you, you haven't killed anyone yet?"

Nico shrugged. "No. Will won't let me. Oh, he and Percy shot each other full of arrows earlier but that's normal. This place is weird. Mega weird. There's these two-"

He and Jason both jumped as a crash came from behind Jason. And plenty of cussing. "Oh no...I need to go. SOory Nico. Write me, yeah?" Jason asked.

NIco nodded and Jason ended the call.

So much for that.

Nico eyed the shadows spread across the room. He needed a break. Shadow travel somewhere for a bit?

But where would he go? He knew there weren't wards against shadow-travel yet but still...

But he knew he wouldn't sleep much that night even if he tried.

Nico made a snap decision Throwing on some halfwya-decent clothes and slipping his wand in his pocket just in case, he ran into the shadows. There was that nearby wizard village, with luck he'd end up there and not in London or something.