Nico was awoken to even more voice arguing outside and decided he had had enough of it. "What are you arguing about now I am trying to sleep" Nico snarled then he got a good look at the new camper and fell to his knees bowing his head. "I apologize I didn't realize it was you" Nico said respectfully still not lifting his head.
Percy was shocked but forced himself to not react then he said "Who are you and why do you bow before me."
"My name is Nico di Angelo son of Hades and I bow before you because I can feel your Chaos my lord" Nico said.
Percy smirked at his words but also at the looks on Hazel and Franks faces. The Percy said "Rise son of Hades and look me in the eyes." Nico did as Percy asked and warily looked Percy in the eyes then he silently gasped before fainting with Percy easily catching him.
"What did you do to the freak" Annabeth asked because Nico had only gotten more powerful as he grew up and never fainted anymore.
"That is none of your concern I wish to be alone with him in his cabin" Percy said coldly then looked at the other two who were about to protest and snarled "You are to leave this cabin and Nico alone or I will personally throw you into Tartarus understood." The couple fearfully nodded and all three scampered off. Once they were out of sight Percy entered Nico's cabin and carefully laid him down on his bed. "I can't believe it all this time you've been looking for me and you're my soulmate" Percy said quietly in disbelief. He laid down on the bed and closed his eyes to catch a bit of shut eye he didn't really need sleep anymore but it was a comforting thing.
"WHAT IN TARTARUS" Percy was awoken and instantly jumped into a fighting stance until he saw that it was just Nico.
"I'm sorry Neeks-" Percy started but was stopped when Nico said.
"Only Percy gets to call me Neeks so with all due respect don't call me that" Nico said coldly but his eyes were filled with sadness.
Percy decided to see what Nico thought him so he lied and said "Who is this Percy Annabeth said he was a coward who ran when they needed help?"
Nico abruptly stood up and with fire in he's eyes Nico said "Percy was the bravest and most loyal demigod to ever exist he sacrificed everything than the gods betrayed him without a second thought."
"If he is such a great demigod why did they betray him and where is he now" Percy asked but, on the inside, he was jumping for joy.
"He was too powerful according to them and for where he is" Nico started but then he sat down and while looking at his hands he mumbled "We don't know me and my siblings have been looking but with not even a hint it was like he vanished."
Seeing how distressed Nico was Percy decided to ask one more question before revealing himself "So why do you care so much about this demigod even if he was great this sound personal."
"It is he is my soulmate and even if he will never love me he has also saved my life more times than I can count" Nico said sadly almost silent.
"He is your soulmate" Percy asked surprised Nico knew.
"Yes I know he cannot feel it so I have never pushed him but I still love him" Nico said then he straightened up and demanded "Why do you wish to know such things."
"Because Nico I am Percy" Percy said spreading his hands.
Nico laughed but it was high and fake "Do you think this is a joke I thought someone of your position had at least a modicum of kindness in them clearly I was mistaken."
He started to leave but was stopped by Percy who said "Look into my soul Nico then tell me if I lie." Nico glared but did as he was ordered and almost fainted once more at what he saw.
"Percy" Nico whispered in disbelief then he said "How why who when I your alive and a Chaos oh gods I told you about mates what-."
Before he could spiral any deeper Percy kissed him and when they parted Percy said "When I was cursed I was wandering for about a week before Chaos themselves found me and took me in saying it was my destiny time is wonky in the Chaos realm so I can't tell you how long I was in there but I trained and got close to Chaos I found out about soulmates later but wasn't aloud to look for you yet." Percy paused to take a breath then continued "Today Chaos summoned me and told me I was to go to Earth to save the gods and find my soulmate I almost refused but I wanted to meet my mate so bad and it was my good luck that it was you the boy I always loved in one way or another."
"You love me" Nico said still in shock from the reveal and then the kiss.
"Yes, I am so lucky and I was selfishly glad that you were still pining after me and looking for me I am sorry I caused you all this pain but I promise you that for the rest of your life you shall want for nothing" Percy promised before pulling Nico into another deep kiss. Before they could take it any further there was a knock on the door.
"Who is it" Nico said out of habit.
But he regretted it when a shrill voice answered "Annabeth I need to speak to Praefortis about something."
Percy sadly let go of Nico with one last kiss and he went to open the door glaring at Annabeth "What do you want I am busy."
"It is dinner time and Mr. D wanted to talk to you" Annabeth said fluttering her eyelashes as she added "Also I was wondering if you were looking for a bit of stress relief while you're here."
Percy looked down at Annabeth in disgust and drew Nico into a deep kiss then turning back to Annabeth's shocked face he said smugly "I have someone better than you could ever be now I need to meet with Mr. D and spread the word someone hurts Nico in anyway I will kill them and not even death will save them from my wrath." Annabeth paled and quickly nodded scampering off once she was out of sight Percy turned to Nico and said "I have to go my love I promise when I get back I will take you in the best way possible.
Nico being raised in the 30s was easily flustered so he became a dark red so he quickly kissed Percy and went back into his cabin closing the door a bit harder than normal. Percy was chuckling the whole way to the Big House ignoring the stares from campers.
