*I just took midterms for two hours...Please forgive me if this chapter sucks. Anyway, I just realized that I have not included one single Frazel moment in this story...sorry anyone who ships them! :D To make up from this negligence, I am attempting to write some fluffy Frazel*

Chapter XXIIV HAZEL

The demigods were mere days away from the Epirus. Everyone was getting almost- excited. Their quest was nearing its fruition. But Hazel couldn't relax, not fully. She couldn't fight the feeling that everything shouldn't be going this smoothly. More monsters should have been attacking them, if they were this close to the Doors of Death. Gaea would have been throwing everything she had at them. Hazel privately felt that this was the calm before the storm. Soon, everything would be unleashed.

She looked out at the clear horizon and sighed. Frank silently came up beside her and took her hand.

"Hi Hazel." he said softly.

The daughter of Pluto looked up and smiled.

"Frank!" she said brightly.

"There you are."

Too brightly. Frank could see through her facade pretty easily.

"You're worried about something."

Hazel's smile faded and she nodded.

"Not just something. I'm worried about everything."

Frank put his arm around her and pulled her close protectively.

"I won't lie and say I'm not worried too."

That was something Hazel liked about Frank. He wasn't afraid to admit his concerns, or his fears. Hazel didn't like people who bottled everything up, maybe because she was so open herself. But Frank wasn't like that. He said what was on his mind, and he said it truthfully. Also, he didn't try to lie to her and say everything was going to be fine, when they both knew it definitely wasn't.

Plus, Frank claimed to be useless and unimportant, but Hazel found him the complete opposite. He was always there when you needed him; in battles, or just in general. Besides, how many people had a boyfriend who could shape shift? Sure, some people kiss you underwater and others floating in midair, but not many could say they'd flown around with their boyfriend who was an eagle at the time.

Hazel glanced at Frank and he blushed.

"What are you thinking?" he asked curiously.

"About you."

Frank colored even more, his ears going scarlet.

"Erm- what exactly?"

"About how very much I like you."

Frank grinned and then they heard Nico call,

"Hazel? Could you come here for a moment?"

Hazel smiled regretfully at her boyfriend and then slipped away.

And another thing about eagles: They stay together for life.

Hazel found Nico in the mess hall, pacing back and forth.

"Are you alright?" Hazel asked.

Nico looked down at her and said swiftly,

"No, I'm not."

"What's the matter? Are you in pain or something-"

"No, nothing like that- It's Calypso."

Hazel stayed silent and waited for him to continue,

"I assume you are aware that we are together?" he demanded to know.

Hazel nodded slowly, not entirely sure where he was going with this.

"Are you considering breaking up with her? Because I really don't think you should do that-"

Nico shook his head impatiently, eyes worried.

"Then what's the issue?"

"I'm so awkward around her, Hazel." Nico said finally.

"I don't really know how to be a boyfriend. I can't compliment her, I'm tongue tied whenever we're together- It's more complicated than I ever imagined."

Nico put his head in his hands and breathed deeply. Hazel giggled and Nico looked at her in outrage.

"I don't find this funny!"

Hazel covered her mouth to smother the laughter and then consoled her brother.

"Nico, you have nothing to worry about. Honestly. Calypso likes you for who you are. She wouldn't want you to change that for her!"

"You really think so?" Nico said from behind his hands.

"I know so, actually. And comfort comes with time, you're still really getting to know Calypso."

Nico looked at her and nodded,

"You're right, I suppose."

"You suppose? You know I'm right." Hazel said with a grin.

Nico couldn't help but smile.

"Thanks, Hazel." He said, walking up on deck to find his girlfriend. Hazel shook her head to herself as he left. Brothers could be so clueless sometimes.

*Well there we go! Frazel fluffiness and sibling love in one chapter :D I hope you liked it!*