A/N: Sorry for not updating sooner but if you read my previous notes you know I was at two separate summer camps. For those of you that were concerned about Will being hurt, I have Will's POV for this chapter. Shoutout to those that reviewed, it really helps to know how you guys enjoyed it. Next chapter will be up when I get 10 reviews for this story.
Will's POV
I wake up, dazed and startled. This is most definitely NOT my bed. I am standing on a reed boat with small glowing orbs as my only light. I wonder aloud "Where am I?"
"You are on the river of night" replied a voice. Ok great, I am on my aunt's river and have no idea where on said river I am…and Nico isn't here. I know what'll happen: Hera will die. "Who are you?" I asked, hoping the voice would respond.
"I am Isis, goddess of magic, and you, Will Solace, have found your purpose."
"You are not the goddess of magic. Hecate is. Also, purpose? And why am I here? Take me back to camp. Nico will freak…Miss terrorist group"
"I am the goddess of magic. The EGYPTIAN one" she replied. A few seconds later, a woman appeared on the end of the boat. She had multicolored wings that vaguely remined me of Nike, a white dress and her hair had many gold accessories. "My good friend will take care of Nico, and as for my name, I was in existence even before I got that bad rap… Now, you will discover your purpose here, as it is so much more that simply healing others and spending time with your boyfriend. Oh, crap. I've gotta do some damage control…..Sadie just met Nico at an old graveyard…..Oh and one more thing: I am placing a charm on you so that nobody will be able to find you while here in the duat." Then, in a blinding flash of brilliant light, she was gone.
I explored the boat while waiting for my destination. After what felt like hours, I saw something that looked like Hades' palace. Hopeful, I climbed up a ladder onto a bridge. On the other side, right at the door, I saw a silhouette of what looked like Nico.
"NICO!" I shouted, trying to get his attention. I ran down, towards the door, and as I saw details of the figure, I realized that this wasn't Nico. Though his black hair was short, and choppy like Nico's, and he had a similar monotone style, a few things separated this stranger from my boyfriend. One, he was wearing a leather jacket, instead of an aviator jacket. Two, he was wearing an odd pendant made of gold. Upon closer examination, he was wearing all sorts of amulets. But the most important thing was that his form shifted. One moment, he was jackal-headed, the next, an African guy, and last, the form I first saw: A striking resemblance to Nico.
"Greetings, Will Solace. I have been expecting you for quite some time now. I am Walt Stone, of the 21st nome, and Anubis, god of the dead. Come inside, for I believe we have much to talk about.