"Nico… Nico, wake up…"
"Ugh, five more minutes…" Nico groaned, snuggling back into his pillow.
He felt a massive hand rub his shoulder and curled into the warmth. Son of Hades or not, it was way too fucking early, and he was not a morning person.
"Nico, we have to go to the helicarrier today." he heard Steve's voice say softly.
"Nooooo! Wanna sleep…" Nico whined tiredly.
"Nico… come on, time to get up." Steve sighed, picking him up.
Nico grumbled some more, but grudgingly woke up and changed into black skinny jeans and a gray t-shirt that said Demon Spawn. After that, he pulled on his now oversized aviators jacket and laced up his combat boots.
He trudged into the kitchen where the others were waiting. He stumbled into a seat and laid his head down.
"Now we've got everyone except Tony accounted for." Steve said.
As if on cue, Tony trudged in and sat next to Nico in the same position.
"It's too early for life." Tony grumbled.
"Tell me about it." Nico grunted.
"Get up, you two. We need to go." Steve ordered.
Nico turned towards him and gave him a look Nico hadn't given anyone since Bianca. He made his sleepy eyes widen innocently, jutting out his bottom lip in an adorable pout. This was a specific look he used on Bianca when he wanted something but she would say no. Though Bianca became immune to it, Steve just wasn't able to fight the adorable pout.
"You're going to be the death of me." Steve sighed, picking him up.
"Why can't I be carried?" Tony grumbled, watching Nico settle comfortably against Steve's shoulder.
"Because you're a grown man. Now let's go." Natasha said, leading the way.
One hour later…
Nico was now awake and walking alongside the Avengers to a meeting room. He made his crown, which was sort of like his fathers Helm, turn into a black beanie.
"Haven't you heard of bright colors?" Steve asked.
"Haven't you heard of teenager trapped in a child's body?" Nico retorted.
"Nope. Not until one showed up with a huge monster dog that guards the gates of hell." Steve replied.
"Touché."
The Avengers plus one sat around in the meeting room as they waited for Director Fury. They didn't have to wait long, for a few seconds later, the man arrived. Nico felt the darkness that shrouded this man. He could see the dark deeds he'd committed in his one eye.
"Nick Fury." the man introduced, offering his hand to shake.
"Nico di Angelo. I believe you wanted to speak with me?" Nico greeted calmly, shaking the offered hand.
Don't let it be said Nico wasn't a diplomat. As Pluto's ambassador, he had to have some skill at diplomacy. Including dealing with mortals.
"Yes, we do indeed.." Fury replied.
"I'm sorry to say that this conversation will be short. I cannot disclose information about demigods and whatnot." Nico told him.
"No, I already know this. In fact, several of our agents are demigods. Including an agent who has been wanting to meet you. Agent Solace." Fury said.
Nico felt his heart stop.
Go on, say it, I just pulled a bitch move right there. Well, review.