Take 2
Reyna
The forest was a lot denser than what I remembered. The fog was so thick I had to be careful not to choke on it. Everything seemed to stand still, there was no breeze in the winds, no soft sounds of the birds chirping. The only thing keeping from me thinking that I was deaf was the crunching under our feet as we walked in silence. Darkness swallowed the land, the only light source came from the wizard's wands. After like an hour we finally found their camp.
It was still the same as we left it. Death eaters were everywhere and Voldemort now was sitting in a dark chair. Harry threw his cloak over Will and Hermione and they walked over to the back of the group. Ron and I separated to opposite sides and Nico walked away. "What are you doing?" Harry asked. "Just don't make anything give us away ok. I'm giving us numbers." Was Nico's only response. After taking a few steps away, Nico stood in silence as if in a trance. Looking at him now I could see every detail in his face. His dark circles around his eyes, his skin paler than before. His hair was covered in grass and mud but was still dark. He didn't wear his robes anymore but just a black t shirt that had a dark stain from the stab. The ground began to open up like a volcano and zombies and skeletons came pouring out. One after another they came, there were so many that I lost count. The faces on the wizards were priceless. I would have taken a picture, but you know, if I had a phone.
Ron looked like he was going to pass out or get sick or maybe both and Harry just stood there in amazement. We then had our numbers. I directed them to surround the camp and wait for orders to attack. We were all ready, all we need were orders from Nico then we were all good. I turned to look at my friend to see how he was. I didn't like what I saw. He started to double over. I caught him in my arms just in time. "What's wrong with him?" Harry asked nervously. "When Nico uses his power too much it drains him. He'll probably pass out any minute. Anyways don't you take something to keep you awake?" Nico glared at me, "It's Gatorade and Will has it in his bag. And no I'm not going to pass out!
He passed out. "Well now what! Don't we need him to control these things!" Ron waved his hand wildly towards the undead army. "Relax. I have Will's back up bag in here." I went rummaging through till I found a blue Gatorade. "This should keep him up." Harry was shaking him. "He's not waking up." I rolled my eye's "Nico's a very heavy sleeper." Ron started to shake him more but it wasn't doing any good. "I have an idea." Harry got up and dusted himself off. He pulled out his wand and hovered it over Nico. "Now wait a minute what are you-" But I was cut off by his spell. "Aguamenti!" Water poured over Nico making him wake up instantly. "What the?!" He shoot up and gave a glare at Harry. "Here." I handed Nico the blue Gatorade and he just stared at it for a while. "What's wrong?" Ron asked. Nico turned to him in a distracted way. "What? Oh sorry I was...thinking of someone." "Percy?" I chuckled. Nico smiled "Ya." Just hearing our friend's name made me remember how long it has been since we've seen our friends. "Who's Percy?" Harry asked.
"He's a friend of ours...another demigod. We're getting off topic." I helped Nico get off the ground. "But why would that blue Gatorade remind you of-" "Off topic!" I cut Ron off before he could finish his question. I honestly didn't want to explain now. "Hey." A female voice came from. We looked around till we saw Will and Hermione take off the cloak. "So are we doing this or?" "Oh sorry Nico just fainted from using his powers too much." I explained. Will looked worried. "Neeks are you feeling ok?" Will started to examine Nico. "I'm fine guys really. And don't call me Neeks!" He pulled his arm away from Will. Nico huffed, " Okay okay can we start this mission now?
"Ya sure." Will shrugged it off. Nico started to walk away when Will pulled him in for a kiss on the cheek. "Just... be safe." Will hugged him. "You too." Was all Nico can say before blushing and walking away. Will and Hermione went back under the cloak and went to their stations. "What are you looking at? Let's get going before my dad kills me... then tells me everything I did wrong when I'm back home in hell." Nico stormed off. "Is he serious?" Ron asked. I looked at him straight in the eyes and said. "Yes." I went to my side. Ron sighed "Bloody hell." "Nice choice of words Ron." Harry smirked. "Oh shut up Harry." Ron went to his side mumbling something. I could feel my fingers getting cold but I knew I was ready. We all gave Nico a thumbs up. Nico looked straight ahead. "Reyna I give you full control of the army." I was stunned "What? Nico can you even do that? I mean I've lead armies before but this.." Nico pulled me closer. His eyes showed something that I haven't seen in Nico di Angelo since our mission with the seven, fear. "Look, Reyna what happened the first time I faced Voldemort... I... I don't want that to happen again. If it makes you feel better we'll both share the lead. Do you trust me?" I blinked a couple of times. "Yes." Nico smiled. "Good." I don't know why but Nico doesn't have smile lines like Percy does. So when ever I make him smile it makes me happy too. We both turned together and said at the same time. "Charge."
Sorry for the super late update but I had a bunch of school work and still do, but I was able to sneak this chapter in. That is probably why this is a short chapter but I promise you guys that I will work on my timing for these things. One thing I want to say about this chapter is that I know I've changed a few things about Nico and the whole Gatorade thing but the thought came to me in the new series The Trials of Apollo and I thought I would squeeze it in here. I don't know if it really does keep him awake but in this it does so...ya. I hope you guys have a great Halloween and hope to see you next time!
