A/n- I am so sorry about not updating before now, I've just been so busy. March of Dimes (Which is a wonderful community service event to help premature babies in my community), and Prom was Saturday night. Then I wasn't home until late yesterday night, and feeling very sick or I would've updated sooner. Now this chapter is very special to me because I am dedicating it to my cousin Jose the Jew (lol). My cousin left early Sunday morning to stay in Jacksonville, Florida before going to basic training in Texas for the United States Air Force. He is currently in meps, and I wish him the best of luck. I love you so much Jose, you will do wonderful. I will come and visit you after you get stationed. Now for this chapter, hope you enjoy, as always, =)
Nico's POV
After Percy woke me up, I started to dream.
"Alyssia!" A boy called for the hundredth time. She finally appeared in the middle of woods, holding her side. He fell to his knees next to her. I summoned an army of dead to attack them since it was my orders to kill the two of them. He glance up at me, begging, "Please don't kill us."
I stepped out of the shadow, into the sunlight. "Mason? Alyssia?" I asked in a shocked voice.
"H-how do you know our name?" He asked, placed his hand to the girl's neck. I could tell he was trying everything he could to save the girl. He called water to his aid and that's when I knew that was Mason and Alyssia. I watched as he tried desperately to save her. Minutes passed, without success. He pulled nectar and ambrosia trying to get it to go down her throat, which he followed with some water. She opened her eyes, coughing slightly. He pulled her into his arms, not worrying about me, who could strike at any moment, but I didn't. I willed my army to disappear and left Mason holding Alyssia, though I stayed within hearing range.
"I'm sorry," Alyssia said. "I shouldn't have run off."
"I shouldn't have told you that I regretted having to take care of you. I don't Aly," Mason told her, crying. "Don't run off again. I can't lose you. I've already lost mom and dad, I couldn't stand losing you. I wouldn't be able to find the will to go on anymore."
"I won't," she promised. "Don't worry, Mason. We'll find mom and dad again, and we will make it to camp," Alyssia told me. "We need to make that raft."
They worked silently on a raft, though I have no idea as what their intentions were for the raft. I watched them silently, waiting for the reaper to get there because I knew my dad wanted these two dead.
"My, my, my, what do we have here?" the voice was hard and chilling. A figure appeared out of the shadow. He looked up to see the reaper and pulled the reapers scythe out, the one that I knew Mason stole from him last time they met.
He stood to face the reaper, standing between the reaper and his sister. I saw the look on Mason's face as he stood his ground. I knew there was only one way to save the two kids, and I stepped out from my hiding spot and yelled, "I, Nico di Angelo, son of Hades, demand you leave these two alone and find others to appease your appetite. Now be gone!" Mason and Alyssia turned to face me. I noticed the girl turned to look at her brother, just like her mother had done several times before. The boy looked down at her, nodded, and turned away. I didn't know what was going to happen next so I braced myself for the worst.
The girl turned to me, with a smirk, one of the smirks her father worn so many times. It was looking at these two that made me realize how much I missed their parents. I felt a tugging on my body and cried out in pain. My cry made Alyssia laugh. Before I knew it, I was lying on the ground with my hands behind my back. Mason tied my hands and feet together. I cried out in pain as my blood felt like it was going to burst from its veins.
"Please, don't kill me," I begged the girl. "You need me!"
"How do we need you?" Mason asked, turning to me.
"I can get you where you need to go," I said. "I can get you to camp." They raised their eyebrows. "I've lived there since I was 14. I can get you there without getting you lost, I promise."
"Very well," Alyssia said. "But one wrong move and the reaper will be coming after your soul, I promise."
Annabeth's POV
I couldn't get back to sleep after that dream. I kept trying to figure out what Alyssia wanted to do to Nico. Nico was still in his bed, sound asleep, so that dream couldn't have happened now. Besides Nico looked like he was older, he didn't look like a 14 year old boy, I thought to myself. I don't know how long I stayed up before Percy's alarm went off. Percy stirred, putting his arm around me more. I let him stay there, peering over at Nico who was sitting on the edge of his bed. He looked like he saw a ghost.
"Nico?" I asked.
"Yes?" he replied.
"What's wrong?"
"Bad dream," he said simply, before getting up to change. He appeared out of the bathroom a few minutes later in a pair of black jeans and a Panic! at the Disco shirt on. I change into a Green Day shirt a pair of jeans. When I entered the main room, Percy was finally out of bed. He had already changed in his Papa Roach shirt and a pair of jeans. I looked around for Nico but he had already left.
I took Percy's hand as we left for breakfast. Campers looked at us, as we appeared out of his cabin together. They whispered behind hands and pointed, but I didn't care. When we got to breakfast Nico was already sitting at Poseidon's table picking at his food. He didn't look at us as we sat down.
"Nico, what's up, man?" Percy asked.
"Nothing. Hey, I'll catch up with you back in the cabin," he glanced at me, and as Percy looked away, he mouthed, 'We need to talk.' I nodded and he left. I ate quickly. Percy kissed me on the cheek, which caused me to blush, before I left.
I opened the cabin door, seeing Nico currently sitting on Percy's bed, waiting for me to join him. "Hey Nico, what's up?"
"I had a dream," he answered simply. "It wasn't a normal dream, either. I could still feel the tugging even after I woke up and this dream felt so real."
"I've been having those types of dreams a lot lately," I nodded. "What was yours about?"
Nico's POV
"Two kids, Alyssia and Mason. I don't know how I know that, I haven't met these kids, but I felt like I knew them. I was sent to kill them, but after knowing who they were I couldn't. I watched them for a few minutes until the reaper showed up. I sent him away by telling him who I was. The girl turned to me after getting permission from her brother. I don't know what she did to me, but it felt like someone was tugging my body in directions it's not supposed to go. The next thing I know, I'm begging for my life. They reminded me of two people, but I don't know who they are," I answered Annabeth. I knew it was a lie, I knew exactly who they reminded me of. I saw Annabeth's face drop as I told her my dream; I knew that she had one just like mine.
"Mine was just like yours, in fact it was yours. I woke up after Alyssia asked permission from Mason," Annabeth started biting her lip. "Do you know who they are?"
I wanted to say yes, I honestly did, but I couldn't. So I shook my head. She raised her eyebrow at me, so I reluctantly told her.
A/n- I hope you all enjoy. Yes, Nico does know who Alyssia and Mason are. You might be able to find out next chapter if I get a lot of reviews =)
