A/N: Do any of you lot have tumblr? If so let me know, ESPECIALLY IF YOU BLOG HoO/SOLANGELO/PJ.
The meeting adjourned soon after Will left the tent, some people wished Nico luck, others (mainly those from Apollos cabin) glared at him and even a few shrugged him out the way. Nico rubbed his shoulder, still staring at the entrance where Will left. He didn't notice when Chiron trotted over to him.
'I know this is difficult Nico.' Chiron muttered, placing a hand on Nico's shoulder and gripping slightly.
Nico just nodded. This couldn't be real. He wasn't ready to leave camp yet. Apollo or no Apollo. Nico felt safe here, he had just been able to almost kick the shadows when they come. Now he was worried they'll come back, and this time, take him for good.
'Rachel has got some ideas to discuss with you. Then, set off when you're ready. There are some supplies, Drachmas, weapons etc are open to you.' Chiron sighed, took one last look at Nico who was frozen in shock and he left.
Once the tent had cleared only Nico, Rachel, Tyson, Frank, Hazel and Jason remained. Nico turned slowly and took a seat around a bench where they were all discussing in hushed tones.
'Nico, you don't have to do this.' Jason started. 'It wasn't a prophecy this isn't your fight.'
'He came to me, he needs me.' Nico muttered, Although Nico wasn't sure who he was talking about. Nico or Will.
Jason sighed and put his head in his hands. 'It hasn't even been that freaking long since...' He trailed off. Everyone knew what he was talking about. It didn't need to be said.
Frank was delicately stroking Hazels hair as she sobbed silently into a handkerchief. Nico didn't want to leave his sister either. But he had to do what was right, a curse every demigod bares. Rachel and Tyson were writing on scrolls and discussing frantically as if no one else was in the room. Nico looked at Jason who's head was in his hands and felt a pang of guilt. Jason was right, this wasn't a prophecy. He didn't have to go, but what would happen if he didn't?
Would Apollo be found? Would will go anyway? Would Nico be able to let him go..?
Nico shook his head and wiped his eyes.
'So.' He gulped the lump in his throat away. 'What am I gonna do?' The question was directed at Rachel and she looked up, her face flustered and her hair wild.
'Since we have no leads to go on I'd say the best thing to do would be to either go to Olympus and speak to Zeus personally or find Artemis, she might have a better connection with her twin.'
'Is that it?' Lou Ellen questioned. 'And if they don't know or don't care...'
Rachel sighed. 'That's all I've got to go on, I'm going to try and work with Ella and Tyson to contact him and if we do, we'll contact you and Nico. I know it's difficult but... it needs to be done.'
She clasped Nico and Lou Ellen's hands. 'Good luck and godspeed.'
Nico and Lou split up to go to their cabins and pack, but Nico didn't go straight to Hades cabin. He went to Apollos.
He knocked on the door and Kayla answered, her eyes red and puffy.
'The hell do you want?'
'Is Will here?' Nico asked.
'Yes.'
'Can I see him?'
'No.'
'Why...'
'Look, deathboy.' Great it's caught on, Nico thought. 'He's a little busy right now and...' She was interrupted by Will pushing her to the side.
'What?' He demanded.
'I need to talk to you.' Nico said.
'We had plenty time to talk Nico.' Will snapped.
'Will I made a mistake...'
Will stepped out and slammed the door behind him. He stepped right up to Nico, their faces mere inches from each other.
'I know he's not much of a dad but he's the only one I have. Gods know I have no other worthwhile family. At least Apollo tries. God dammit Nico why didn't you tell me? Why? I thought we were friends. I thought I deserved more than that.'
'We are friends!' Nico protested.
'You're not acting like it.' Will hissed and he went back into the cabin, shutting the door behind him and leaving Nico looking up at the overcast sky, fighting the urge to cry or punch someone. He stomped back to his cabin and pushed the door open.
He grabbed his back-pack and stuffed several shirts and jeans in it. As well as some mortal money and drachmas. He grabbed up his sword and a collapsible shield Hades gave him the year before. He packed his toothbrush and shrugged on his favourite brown leather jacket with fur on the lining. It was warm waterproof and practical, and possibly the only item of clothing he hadn't outgrown yet.
He took one last look at his cabin feeling a swell of loss in his stomach. He didn't want to leave, he had to do it quickly, like ripping off a plaster. He pushed out the cabin and walked to the green where Lou Ellen was waiting. She too had a back-pack. She smiled as Nico stepped towards her.
'Hey.'
'Hi.'
'I've er, got a tent by the way. It's all in my bag.'
'That bag there?' Nico questioned.
Lou nodded and laughed, 'Yeah, I got a few tricks up my sleeve.' Nico smiled. At least he was on a trip with another person he didn't want to throttle.
'Here comes the sun.' Sighed Lou as Will strode towards them, bow slung over his shoulder and bag on his shoulder. Nico couldn't help but get the song 'here comes the sun' stuck in her head as he tensed his jaw and joined them.
A crowd of demigods stood by, some waving, some running up to hug Will and Lou. Nico stood awkwardly until Hazel and Jason ran up to him and pulled him in an embrace.
'Please please please stay safe.' Hazel begged.
'Yeah, nothing dangerous.' Winked Jason, then his face settled. 'But really Nico, be careful and get home safe.'
Nico blinked back tears. 'I will.' He promised.
The two backed away leaving the three half bloods standing looking out across the camp; possibly for the last time.
'Three demigods have taken up the responsibility of locating a loved God who may be in trouble. These brave campers will face the world alone, and I wish them the best of luck.' He nodded at the three.
They raised there hands in farewell and trudged up the path to the exit of camp half-blood.
'Well that was anti-climatic' Lou Ellen nodded.
'Yup.' Replied Will. 'Let's hope it stays that way.'
A/N: So I may or may not be sure on the fate of Apollo yet- I guess you'll have to keep updated to find out. ;) Thank you for reading.