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Percy POV
He knew something was wrong with Annabeth but he didn't know what. When she was feeling better she pulled away.
"What's wrong?" Percy asked her. His deep voice was full of concern. Annabeth's grey eyes looked like she was analyzing for an appropriate answer.
"I'm just a little nervous about the quest that's all. And the prophecy didn't help either." Annabeth lied. She knew that she was conflicted about helping Gaea and seeing Luke. Percy nodded at her. He sea green eyes didn't have any disbelief. "I need to go talk to Leo about the quest. See you later!" Annabeth said. She ran off toward the ship. Out of the corner of his eye he saw Hazel talking with another person. He couldn't make out who the person was form behind but they had blonde hair and super pale skin. As he walked closer he was able to tell who it was. He recognized the voice.
"Look Octavian; I didn't want to have to do this, but do you know anything about Nico?" Hazel asked. Her voice was full of apprehension. Octavian let out a snicker.
"You expect me to help you? After you elected Percy praetor? How dare you?" Octavian growled. Hazel stumbled back.
"I just thought-" Hazel was cut off. Octavian walked closer to her.
"You listen here. If you think that I've forgotten and forgiven throwing me under the bus, you're terribly mistaken. If I were-"
"Octavian!" Percy yelled. "Leave her alone. If I catch you tormenting one of my friends again, you not gonna know what hit you." Percy threatened. His face was dead serious. Octavian scoffed at him and walked away. When Octavian was gone Percy eyes softened and looked at Hazel. "Are you okay?" Percy asked. She nodded.
"I'm just so worried about Nico." Hazel admitted. Percy nodded. Even though he wanted to strangle him for lying about not knowing him, he still felt obligated to keep him safe. Hazel gasped and fell to her knees. Percy crouched down in concern. She took his hand and for a minute the world went black.
When color began to set in, they weren't at Camp Jupiter anymore. The looked like they were in the underworld. They saw a boy who looked a little younger than Percy. He was pale and had dark messy hair. It was Nico! He was in chains His brown eyes seemed to be filled with sorrow and anxiety. He watched as hundreds of monsters were lined up and walked across a field.
"Gaea, don't get too cocky!" Nico yelled out. "You may have hundreds of monsters, but we have hundreds of demigods waiting to fight. And trust me; the Romans have enough pride to make sure a giant rock doesn't win!"
Nico di Angelo…I have had enough of you! You don't know how much I would like to finish you off right know. But then I wouldn't have bait, would I? And I'm not scared about those inane demigods. They don't even know what's coming. Percy and Hazel exchanged worried looks.
"They are stronger than you think." Nico said proudly.
Foolish, boy. I'd think you would learn some respect, your father being Hades and all. I guess you learn to be tough when your dead sister is the favorite.
"Shut up!" Nico yelled.
Too bad she left you. I bet you feel like Hazel right now. Your father prefers Bianca over you, and you prefer Bianca over Hazel. Hazel looked down.
"You don't know what you're talking about!" Nico screamed. He was holding back tears.
I guess she is just a preferable person. Gaea was toying with him. Percy wanted to punch her in the face. Hazel looked down. She knew that Nico loved Bianca more than her; she just hated to hear it.
"I can't wait till you're thrown down Tartarus!" Nico screamed. Hazel has never seen him so upset before. His brown eyes were filled with rage. Before Gaea could reply the whole world went black again.
Percy and Hazel open their eyes to find themselves back at Camp Jupiter. They were lying in the grass. They both sat up and Percy stood. He put out his hand for Hazel. She grabbed it and Percy helped her up. She dusted off her jeans and looked at Percy.
"What was that?" He asked.
"To be honest, I don't know." Hazel looked down than back at Percy. "I've had those things before, but they were to my past." Percy nodded. He remembered when Hazel would black out for a little while then come back.
"Well, we know one thing for sure. We need to save Nico very soon." Hazel nodded. A horn blew in the distance. It was coming from the ship. Leo yelled from the top of the ship.
"All aboard!" Leo had a big, dopey grin in his face. It's time.
