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Title: A to Z with the di Angelos – Parental Life of Heroes
Fandom: Percy Jackson and the Olympians / Heroes of Olympus
Disclaimer: All rights reserved to Rick Riordan for he created the awesomeness that is Nico di Angelo. And everything else related to Percy Jackson and the Olympians / Heroes of Olympus. Aside from the Gods, they belong to the old Greeks. This fanfiction and its OCs on the other hand are entirely mine. No money is made with this, though reviews are more than welcomed.
Warnings: shounen-ai, fluff, family, adorable kids, mpreg, pregnancy, shoujo-ai, hetero
Main Pairing: Nico/Percy
Side Pairings: Piper/Annabeth, Chris/Clarisse, Paul/Sally, Tyson/Ella, Charles/Silena
Percy Jackson Characters: Perseus Jackson, Nico di Angelo, Annabeth Chase, Piper McLean, Clarisse la Rue, Chris Rodriguez, Lou Ellen, Will Solace, Charles Beckendorf, Silena Beauregard, Sally Blofis, Paul Blofis, Tyson, Ella, Small Bob, Mrs. O'Leary
Mythological Characters: Atalanta, Britomartis, Calypso
Own Characters of the Next Generation:
Nicercy: Bianca Maria di Angelo, Hades Poseidon di Angelo, Sally Persephone di Angelo, Theseus Paul di Angelo, James Charles di Angelo, Laura Silena di Angelo, Jackson Tyson di Angelo
Chrisse: Calandra Rodriguez, Chrysander Rodriguez, Charisma Rodriguez
Pipabeth: Theadora Tiphane Chase, Lucas Thomas Chase, Tristan Frederick Chase, Matthew Robert Chase
Louranda: Kathryn Ellen, Alabaster Ellen
Jakill: Elizabeth Mason
Summary: One chapter for every letter of the alphabet, each depicting a scene from the family life of Nico, Percy and their children, from "A Very Half-Blood Marriage" to "Chasing Fireflies".
A to Z with the di Angelos
Parental Life of Heroes
15. H is for Homework [November 2028]
When Bianca Maria was in seventh grade, she started struggling with math. It was unsettling and amusing to watch for Nico, really. Not that he gained amusement from his daughter's suffering, but she had always excelled at everything she did. So seeing her struggle with something was a new and interesting turn of events. Sipping his coffee, Nico silently watched her muttering curses at her homework once again. The curious thing however was less her struggle but more how it was handled. And just on cue, Percy walked into the kitchen and sat down next to their daughter. This was the part that confused and intrigued Nico. Percy di Angelo was helping their daughter with math. Percy the seaweed brain who hadn't even done his own homework.
"You're the greatest mom on the planet!", exclaimed Bia after about half an hour.
She threw herself at Percy, hugging the air out of him with a brilliant smile. Percy blushed at the praise and returned the hug eagerly. It made Nico smile. He still remembered how nervous Percy had been when he had been first pregnant with Bianca Maria, about being a bad parent, about failing their child. Bia kissed Percy's cheek and dashed upstairs, saying something about now having time to go and meet up with Cally. But Nico was still suspicious. Not that he doubted his husband's brain – he knew Percy was brilliant in his own way. That way just wasn't school. Putting his coffee mug down, he walked over to Percy and kissed his husband's temple. Tomorrow he would get behind the secret of Percy's infinite math knowledge. He had already arranged with Piper that he'd go in late. Bia had left behind some other papers with homework due to next week. With that, Nico would find out his husband's secret. Percy looked at him oddly.
"You're wearing your world-domination face again, love", pointed Percy out, raising one eyebrow.
"Ah, just... thinking about some things", dismissed Nico, stealing a kiss.
/break\
The next morning, after their children left for school, Nico followed after Percy. He had already 'left' half an hour ago, laying in wait just around the corner. He followed Percy sneakily and was only mildly surprised that Percy was heading for the Chases. Suddenly, Percy whirled around.
"Are you following me?", inquired Percy with a frown, glaring at him. "Oh come on, I know since we turned corners into Alexandria Avenue, Nick. Like I couldn't sense your presence."
"I just... want to know your secret", sighed Nico, catching up to Percy. "You've been sneaking around for weeks now and suddenly you can answer every question about math... It's weird."
"Well, Sherlock, your husband has been visiting me", declared a female voice from behind.
The couple turned toward an amused Annabeth, holding what looked like a copy of Bia's math text book in her hand. Nico slowly began to understand. It made sense. He followed Percy to the door.
"I'm... getting a headstart on what topics Bia's class will do next", admitted Percy, blushing a bit.
"I figured that out by now too", grunted Nico. "But... why? Couldn't Annabeth just help Bia?"
Annabeth smiled in a way that said 'I offered that too', but the smile also seemed oddly sad while Percy sighed in defeat. "Because she calls me the greatest mom on the planet. Our daughter thinks I'm clever. And... And I want to keep it that way... I don't want our children to ever be ashamed of me because I'm dumb. I never want them to call me a seaweed brain, even though you guys may mean it in an affectionate way, I just... I want to keep being the greatest mom on the planet."
Nico's eyes softened as he looked over at Annabeth. He had been wondering why Annabeth had stopped calling Percy a seaweed brain a few years ago. Now he understood. Laying one arm around Percy's shoulders, he pulled his husband in to kiss him lovingly.
"Well then, let's get some math done, greatest mom on the planet", whispered Nico tenderly.
Author's note: Next chapter will focus on Silly and her first visit in Germany, on one of their family vacations!
