Percy vs Nico - Percy Jackson

Chapter 13

Nico's POV
I jolted back and scrunched up my face, expecting pain to climb up my body. It did not. I rested my face, keeping my eyes in the darkness.

"Without saying thank you?" The voice taunted. I couldn't quite recognise the voice, it was on the tip of my tongue but I couldn't pin point it.

"Who are you?" I asked, not expecting any answers if it was a monster of the dead.

"You don't recognise me?" The voice sounded hurt, fragile. Still nothing clicked.

"Well obviously if I ask who you are." I snarled. "Come out." I ordered, but nothing seemed to shift in the darkness.

"We need to work on your manners young boy, is this any way to treat your father's mistress?" The voice asked, I could tell who it was now. Persephone.

"Ugh, you should have just told me it was you. I wouldn't have had to stop." I hissed as I walked toward the garden.

"Stop right there boy!" She shouted, emerging from the shadows. "You will not turn your back on me and walk away!"

"Pretty sure I just did." I replied, looking back so she could see the smirk on my face. Just then I bumped into a tree, causing me to fall flat on my back. Ouch. I scrambled up and brushed off the leaves and twigs that got caught in my hair. "Real funny!" I told her, I could see she was giggling, which was kind of strange. "What's up with you?" I asked

"Nothing. What? I spawn a tree and enjoy myself watching you fall and then suddenly somethings wrong with me? I can have a little fun you know." She replied.

"Well i'm still leaving. And no more planting random trees in my way!" I demanded.

"I don't get a thank you?" She spits out.

"For what?" I reply.

"The bandages." She says as she points to her stomach. I look down remembering exactly why I was here. I had forgotten for a second, I was... actually enjoying myself, with Persephone. The thought sent shivers down my back, eugh, never again.

"Well thank you, I guess," I said "But me being Hades son and all, and presently being in the underworld, i'd have to say most of the healing came from genetics. But nice of you to care?" I shrugged as I continued walking in the garden, making sure I don't bump into any trees this time.

Percy's POV
After I had finished with breakfast, I scraped the remaining food on my dish into the fire pit. I placed the dish in a cart ready to be rolled off to wash, luckily the Ares cabin was on wash duty today. They are almost always on washing up duty because someone always manages to break the camp rules. It's a good thing though, unless your in the Ares cabin, because the last time I had to do dishes it was horrible. They had served baked beans with a side of mashed potato, it was delicious don't get me wrong, but scrubbing all the plates by yourself, not fun. I glanced around at the tables, trying to spot Annabeth. I was going to ask her to come with me tonight to the movies, if she wasn't already going, but I couldn't find her anywhere. I just assumed she slept in and missed breakfast.

I arrived back at my cabin and got changed out of my pj's, I wore denim jorts and a graphic tee. I made my way down to catch up with some friends and play volleyball. As I arrived at the top of the hill I could see Hunter, Leo, and Dan trying to set up the net while Piper and Willow sat on the ground chatting about something. I sat behind the girls and purposely ease dropped, making myself look obvious I was there.

"What's up ladies? Ready to get your butts kicked!" I cheekily said.

"Ugh, as if!" Piper said.

"In your dreams." Willow followed up.

"Percy!" Leo shouted, walking up to me. "About time. I thought I was gonna have to set up the net by myself!" I looked over and saw Hunter trying to hold up what was their attempt of a volleyball net, while Dan was getting tangled. Dan fell to the ground and caused the whole monstrosity to come down with him.

"Help!" Dan screamed out but Hunter was practically on the floor laughing. I couldn't help but laugh too. The girls were giggling when Leo raced over and helped untangle Dan. As soon as he was free he slapped Hunter on the back of the head who was still laughing on the ground.

"Oh, shut up. It wasn't that funny!" Dan said looking at Hunter who was still laughing, his face had turned red and he was gasping for air. Hunter just pointed at Dan and mimicked his cry for help before having another laughing fit.