The Real Reason ~ Solangelo Fanfic

Who's that?

William Solace and Rachel Elizabeth Dare were walking the streets of Half Blood Valley. The bench that Piper ruled over was a great view of downtown, and the Sally Jackson bookstore was even prettier: built entirely of blue-painted wood. He was thinking about walking into Percy's cafe when...

- What? - he gasped. - What the hell is he doing here, Rachel? - She smiled wryly.

- He was acquitted by the murder. - Rachel corrected herself: - In fact, kind of acquitted, he is now on parole, which means he can be free without leaving town.

- You don't need to explain the terms of the law to me, Dare. - Will said, quite angry. - I'm the sheriff of Valley Half Blood. - He apologized, - I'm sorry, Rach, I didn't mean to be mad at you - sighed.

- All right. - She said. - I understand the reason why you're mad. You never lose a case! - Rachel pointed to Will.

- Rarely, I think. - He snorted. - Looks like Annabeth Chase hates me. How could she absolve Nico Di Angelo? He killed a man with 28 shots. - Will raised his hands, in a sign of indignation: - How can someone have 28 bullets?!

Rachel stopped him from walking downtown and looked at Will seriously:- You can't blame yourself for anything. Whatever he'd done to get Annabeth to absolve him, it was fair. I know my friend, William. - She looked tired. - She doesn't want to tell me what happened, but you, - Rachel made her voice louder. - you need to trust me.

Will was uncomfortable.

- I trust you, Rach, from the bottom of my heart. - He breathed. - But I can't believe Annabeth doesn't want to tell us what happened. She is always 100% transparent!

- Solace, something very serious happened at that crime scene, and in its background. - She looked dark and fearful. - Something no one will believe, something against the grain. - She smiled, as if nothing had happened.

- And you are enough to discover it. But weapons and swords will not be your allies now.