Chapter three

"That was the longest trip ever." Nico moaned as he stretched out in his carriage as it made it's way toward his new home. Reyna and Nico, now both nineteen, sat sorting paperwork for the wedding in the cramped carriage. Nico noted briefly that it seemed so much bigger when he was a child.

Now an almost twenty year old man, Nico had completed his transition and was now a healthy adult man in every aspect. His strong jawline was prominent against his olive skin, and his black hair had been grown out a bit for his wedding, and held currently atop his head in a simple bun.

He was quite the lady killer, and sadly, engaged to the neighboring lady killer. Prince Will Solace. Reyna regarded him calmly as he began to place the papers into his leather briefcase.

"Are you nervous?" She asked and Nico looked up in shock.

"To marry Will? I've been married to that boy since I was six years old." Nico muttered with a fond smirk.

"But now it's just so... real…" Nico laughed at his lifelong friend.

"You think i'm backing out after an almost fifteen year relationship because marriage is too real?" Nico laughed at her embarrassed face and Reyna dropped the topic once she was convinced he had a point.

"That I guess you're pretty excited than. You'll live together. Share a chamber. Raise a family."

Nico just smiled and shook his head at his friends probing. The carriage came to an abrupt stop in front of Nico and Will's new home and Nico let out a sigh of relief.

He looked outside to see a small castle that Will and himself will reside in until Will takes over his father's Kingdom, and Nico his. They will than start the encompassing the task of merging the two kingdoms as one. But for now they were here in this perfect small castle to start their life together and get their footing as the a newly married couple.

While Nico was hand delivering wedding invitations too far away kingdoms, his things were being moved into his new home. This was the first time he would be seeing the inside of it and unfortunately Will wasn't home due to the fact that they weren't allowed to see each other until after the wedding next week.

Nico exited his carriage and the new castle hands along with Reyna began putting the horses and carriage away. Nico reminded himself to learn their names later, but for now he was eager to see his new home.

As he ascended the obsidian steps to the large wooden entrance, he was greeted by the doormen as they opened the door and welcomed him home.

The interior was amazing. Along with a large, marble vaulted ceilings, crystal chandeliers hung down every few feet. Lighting the corridors brighty. The white marble walls had a soft lilac flower decor winding up it as they came together at the top of the dome like ceilings.

There was no amazing statues dotting the halls, but instead works of art that captures the beautiful scenery of Will and his own homeland hanging on the walls in hand carved frames. Will and himself both agreed they didn't want heavy statues around in case they wanted to have children.

Even now, Nico could see a few young kids that resembled both him and Will running around the halls.

"Your highness..." A small voice directed Nico attention toward one the the winding staircases to see a small servant girl standing up at the top. She couldn't be anymore than sixteen.

"Your bed champers have just been finished. Would you like to see them?" She asked in a smooth voice. Nico felt excitement fill him. Will and his own private bedchambers.

"Yes of course!" Nico responded as he walked up the steps and followed the servant girl to the end of hall and toward a hair of medium sized oak doors.

The servant girl bowed politely toward her new master, and walked away from the doors. Nico watched her walk away before opening the doors to his and Will's bedroom slowly. Taking his time.

Inside, the bedroom consisted of a sitting parlor with large book shelves, a fireplace, a large four post bed, and an off bathroom. The entire room was decorated in silver and golden colors. The floor was solid black obsidian with gold filled cracks filling the spaces where the floor had been put together.

Nico smiled and collapsed on his new bed. It was soft and encased him immediately in warmth. He pressed one of the feather pillows into his face. Disappointed that it didn't smell like Will. Yet.

He couldn't wait until he get's to lay here, being held by his new husband.

Nico was in his dressing room putting the finishing touches on his outfit. His friends, Percy, Jason, and Leo of neighboring kingdoms had traveled from far away to be his groomsmen. They gathered around behind him laughing and drinking a mug of ale before the ceremony.

"You'll do fine, man." Jason said pulling Nico into a warm hug. The other agreed and patted his shoulder happily.

Nico pulled away and looked at his friends. Reyna had also donned a suit and was speaking with her fiance, Rachel in the hallway. Nico couldn't believe his luck. Supportive families, friends, and the man of his dreams.

So easily it could have all gone wrong. Tears collected in his eyes as he laughed.

"I just can't believe it's finally happening." Nico said. He wiped the tears away and and laughed once more. Jason and Percy both came in on both sides and wrapped their arms around him gently.

"You deserve this Nico." Leo said holding four pints of ale. He handed one to each of his friends.

"A toast! To the bravest king to grace the kingdom!" Leo announce. All of his friends agreed happily and raised their mug in celebration. After a quick drink, Reyna came in and grabbed Nico's hand. Her ceremonial sword hung at her hip. Purely for decoration.

"Let's go, sunshine." She said. "it's time to get married."

It was a long ceremony and Nico was relieved to be able to spread out onto his and Will's bed for the first time with Will actually sleeping next to him. Nico heard the shower turn off and the door to their bathroom open. Steam and light entered the room and Will sauntered out in nothing but a towel.

Nico laughed and rolled over, hiding his eyes in the blankets.

"Put some clothes on!" Nico exclaimed happily.

"But why, my love?" Will asked dramatically. "We have a marriage to consummate."

Will declared. Nico stilled and peaked out from under the blankets.

"You…. want to consummate the marriage with me?" Nico asked. Will gave him an odd look and grasped his hand gently.

"Of course I do, love." Will said. Nico smiled happily and leaned forward to place a loving and soft kiss on his husband's mouth before working his way down to his collarbone.

"Well, than I'm taking the lead." Nico muttered against his husband's skin. Will hummed happily and his hand began working at the towel around his waist.

"Whatever you say, Nico."

This work is dedicated to .com

~Hal