What?! (Stollico)

Chapter 25

Travis' POV

"How do we find him?" I ask Hades.

"Well gimmie a moment, maybe I could predict his next location." Hades muttered.

We wait silently and I could see the worry and fear in Connor's eyes. I held his hand comfortingly and he gripped it back tightly. Persephone showed no emotion as Hades was quiet, some dark aura coming off him. A map materialized in front of us and I took it to examine. There were many purple dots, about a dozen blue ones and only three or four red ones.

"Purple dots resemble all the entrances into the underworld, yet most are gaurded so be careful. The red dots are the possible locations Nico could be going to next." Hades explained.

"And the blue?" I questioned.

He let out a sigh. "All the places he's been to already..."

"That's.." Connor took the map from me. "That's eleven. Oh my gods..."

"Shadow traveling eleven times in under thirty six hours.. That's very dangerous.." Persephone mumbled.

"Can you take us to the next spot? I don't care if this is a quest that gods shouldn't help with, he is your son and you should want to save him as much as we do!" I snap.

"I see that.. If he isn't in this area then use the map to take you to the next." Hades said.

"We're supposed to walk?" Connor asked.

"No, each of those dots is a button. It's teleportation dear demigods." He chuckled. "This is an important quest, I need you to find my son as quick as possible."

"Don't even ask why he can't, he's under house arrest for like... Eternity." Persephone said.

"I thought that was revoked but whatever." I shrugged. "Thank you my lord and lady."

"We'll be back soon." Connor assured.

Hades nodded and waved his hand, sending us off. The ground felt like it vanished beneath our feet as we were shadow traveled to wherever the first spot was. When we landed it was pouring rain. Me and Connor pulled our hoodies on and looked around. After a few minutes we realized we were in Seattle.

"Wow." I muttered, folding the map up and putting it in my pocket.

"Where would he be?" Connor asked.

"Out of sight." I say. "Its not gonna be easy and Hades told us there'd be about two hours between each jump Nico would be able to do."

"This isn't very recent.. I say we have somewhere around thirty minutes to an hour." Connor said.

"Better than nothing." I sigh. "Let's hope we get lucky."

We began walking around, heading towards the less busy and more quiet part on the outskirts of the city. This whole situation was whacked. It was stupid and nothing made sense and I swear I'm just gonna beat those things up til they tell me why the fuck they're hurting our Nico. He never did anything wrong so what the hell is their problem?

"Travis.. Travis is that him?!" Connor said, pointing across the street.

Sure enough that was Nico's skull hoodie and I couldn't miss that sword anywhere. He was just walking past groups of people, hood up and head down. One hand gripped the sword handle while the other was in his pocket. We ran across the street but I stopped Connor when I realized how calm he looked after all the shadow travel.

"He's still possessed." I mutter.

"I know that you idiot. That's why Persephone gave me this vial. We have to give it to him so it'll kill the eilodon." Connor said.

"Why the hell didn't you tell me sooner?" I ask.

"Reasons." Connor shrugged as we continued, close but keeping our distance.

Nico's POV

You know they're here..

Who's here? Why am I walking? Gods every step hurt..

The twins, silly. Right behind us actually. They act like I haven't noticed.

Travis? Connor? Turn around oh gods please let me see them.

Not that easily, little demigod. They have something that'll take me from you and that'd be no fun.

Leave me alone.. I can't shadow travel again.. Please just let me sleep.

That's why we're walking. Staying in one place is much too risky now. Another half hour and we'll be far from them.

No! I won't leave them. I can't.. Not now. Not ever.

I suddenly felt a hand on my shoulder as I was pushed against the nearest wall. The asshole led me down an alley. It gave me control again.. Travis was looking at me with a hard stare as I struggled to stay on my feet.

"Tr-Travis..." I panted. "H-Help me..."

"That's what we're here to do. Open up." He said and Connor came over to pour something in my mouth.

As soon as Connor came close I tensed up and let out a groan as it took over again. Connor stepped back, seeing the gold eyes yet Travis held me.. It in place.

"Aw. Are you scared of me now?" It taunted.

"No, just startled to see the gold. It doesn't look good on Nico." Connor stated.

"Just gimmie the vial already." Travis said and Connor handed it to him.

"Ah this is no fun. I guess we'll pop out, adios." It grinned and we shadow traveled again.

I heard Travis yell in frustration and heard a loud crash before they vanished from view. I couldn't do this. Too many times a day. And now it had to be more cause they're getting closer. When I landed it had given me control and I stumble, leaning against the wall as my legs shook til they gave out. I sat on the cool concrete, breathing hard.

This little chase has gotten quite interesting. Let's see who can keep it up longest.

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