Nico stood at the entrance to a dark cave. The white water of the Lethe splashed up against the jagged rocks seperating it from the main path. A cliff loomed above, shadowing the cave of Hypnos. Red poppies grew around the entrance, a splotch of color in the dismal setting. "Thanatos!" he called into the darkness.
"There is no need for that," Death's voice rang out from inside the cave. "Enter, Ghost King."
Nico walked in hesitantly, folding his wings. He surveyed the moss-covered walls, wary. A small spring dripped farther down; he could hear the splash of the water.
"What brings you here?"
Nico spread his wings. The were nearly identical to that of the god.
"Oh. I didn't expect that."
"What did you expect?"
"This is my first time. I had no idea what to expect."
"Do you think there'll be any other changes?"
"I honestly don't know."
Nico turned to leave.
"Wait! Would you like to be my assistant?"
"Maybe later." If someone were watching as he left the cave, they would've seen his eyes change color. As it was, no one was there to see the golden flecks that began swirling in such a mesmerizing way that it would be incredibly difficult to tear your eyes away.
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Will was the first to notice.
"Is it just me or have your eyes changed color?"
He had insisted Nico stay with him in the infirmary in case anything else happened. He wanted to make sure the son of Hades stayed safe from suspicious glances.
"Nico?"
His boyfriend was staring at his hands with a mixture of horror and fascination. Will leaned over to look.
Extending from his fingers were curved, silver claws, each about three inches in length. Nico flexed his hands and the claws sank back into his fingertips.
"Handy for werewolves," Nico commented. "I'll never be without a silver weapon."
Will looked at him.
"What? They've hated me ever since I killed Lycaon with a pocketknife."
Will shook his head. "How deadly can you get?"
Nico didn't reply. Will sighed, and moved on to another patient.
AN: Ooh I wonder what'll happen next!
No, really. Someone tell me what he should get next. Or, if you're done, what he should do after the last change. Please PM with ideas!
CrazyMichelle12: Thank you! Nico is my favorite character!
FlippityFlop: Thank you for pointing out my errors. I hope I have improved this. I will attempt to make future chapters longer.
