The Darkness Within (NicoxReader)

Zoe and Leo get demolished

Tell me if anyone gets this: because I know what it means.
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Now to the story!

   Today was the day when arena battles started. You and Nico paired up together, and Zoe and Leo paired up with each other.
"Ok! Zoe Di Angelo, daughter of hades, and Leo Valdez, son of Hephaestus, versus Nico Di Angelo, son of Hades, and (Y/f/n), daughter of Apollo! Powers are permitted, and also weapons! Begin!" Zoe and Nico circled each other, with small evil grins on their face. You could really see Zoe's inner Nike showing. She swung with Drakon, but missed. Meanwhile, you were circling Leo. His hand was on fire, and he had an elvish grin on his face. He swung with his hammer, and you dodged it easily. He flung a fireball at you right when you dodged, and you didn't dodge that. It hit you square in the chest. You flew back, but kept your sword in hand. He put his foot on your chest, trying to pin you down. Instead, you smiled at this. You unbalanced him and he fell, allowing you to get up.

3RD PERSON

    Nico and Zoe were summoning skeletons, and sword fighting.
"Stygian Iron against Stygian Iron, huh?" Zoe said with a smirk on her face. While we were concentrated on swords, Zoe swept her foot under Nico's feet, making him fall and send his sword flying. Zoe put Drakon under Nico's chin, and put her feet and Nico's sword out of his reach.
"Nico and Leo, are out! (Y/n) and Zoe only!" Chiron yelled. Zoe shook Nico's hand, and let him get up. Leo was in Nico's position, but (Y/n) was pinning him down. As Nico and Leo exited the ring, Zoe and (Y/n) circled each other.

YOUR POV

   Zoe had an intimidating glint in her eyes. The shadows were swirling around her, and she started to turn pale. Her eye color got paler as a skeletal drakon rose out of the ground. Zoe was barely standing, but she was very pale. She laughed and pointed her sword at you.
"Ready to give up?" She said. You shook your head and got in a fighting stance. You decided to take out the Drakon first, then Zoe.

~montage of swinging swords brought to you by Zoe's skeletal Drakon~

      When the Drakon was demolished, it was Zoe's turn. Her skin and eye color was back to normal, and she had regained her strength.
"Come on, (Y/n)! Hit me with your best shot!" Zoe screamed. You swung your (weapon of choice) and Zoe blocked it. She smiled. Then shadows engulfed her. You felt a sword tip poke the back of your neck, then you realized Zoe had used shadow travel to get behind you. You ran forward and turned around. Zoe was caught off guard, and you disarmed her quickly. Drakon flew in the air, and turned back into pen form. You caught the pen and put it in your pocket. It then disappeared, but you put your sword tip at Zoe's neck. You had won, against Zoe Di Angelo, one of the most skilled demigods.
"(Y/f/n) is the winner!" You heard cheers. You looked down at Zoe, and she was smiling at you. You held out a hand, and helped Zoe up. When she was standing, she patted your back.
"Nice job there! You did good, young Patawan." Zoe said in a Yoda-like voice. You smiled at this, and Nico gave you a high five. Then he started scolding Zoe for something about 'power overuse and you could have died' Zoe just stood there and rolled her eyes, being about an inch taller than Nico.
"Hey, Nico. Go congratulate your girlfriend!" Then she ran over to Leo. It was true Nico was your boyfriend, and that was why Nico had teamed up with you. He walked over to you.
"You did really good!" Nico gave you a smirk and hugged you. Then he turned around and saw a fainted Zoe in Leo's arms.
"NICO I THINK YOU WERE RIGHT ABOUT THE POWER OVERDOSE!! SHES JUST ASLEEP THOUGH! ILL TAKE HER TO THE HADES CABIN FOR YOU!" Then Leo ran out of the arena, with Zoe in his arms. Nico waved a 'see you around' and ran out of the arena, probably to go scold Zoe. You were greeted by Lily, Katie, Logan, and many other friends.

Hoped you enjoyed!

~Zoe Di Angelo