The Sunshine's Shadow

XXIX- Bianca's POV

Bianca knew what was happening thanks to Apollo. She sighed as she waited for the boys to come back. It was a real sigh. As in she was in Real Time as a real person, living. If only for a while.
When Nico arrived, he went to his sister as Will stalked off to somewhere.
The first thing Bianca did was hug him. Their hug was the best and Bianca felt a tear run down her cheek.
It felt so good to cry out of happiness.

"Nico! I know I have said this before but I should say it in Real Life... You're so grown up and... Happy! I have wanted to say that I am very happy that you are happy. I hope you and Will are happy together. I will always be here for you. Hopefully nothing like what just happened will happen again." Bianca spoke quickly as if she was feeling her time run out.

"Thanks, sis. I'm not letting our father mess with us again." Nico smiles.

"Well hasn't that been a long journey? So it's official, Nico? Solangelo has set sail!" Piper had popped up behind them.

"Yes, it's true. Pipes, I'm making a proper introduction. Piper, Bianca. Bianca, Piper."

The girls smiled at each other.
Bianca was happy to meet any friend of Nico's. Who was that other girl that Nico had mentioned a few times or so... Reyna!

"Reyna!" Nico shouted and pointed to a girl walking up the hill.

That must be her.
She came closer and spoke.

"I heard that Nico was back and came to make sure he was fine. Bianca, I've heard much about you."

Reyna addressed her like she was a best friend that lived away. It sort've was like that.

"Reyna, same about yourself." Bianca shook hands.

"I've also heard about Will and Nico and I'm happy for you, Nico. I think we all are." Reyna motioned at the small group gathered.

"Now we'll let you catch up with your sister." Piper waved goodbye.

"Bianca, there's so much to tell you! Honestly, I'm just glad we're here." Nico leads Bianca over to a bench to sit.

Bianca listens intently as Nico tells about his latest adventures and troubles. Bianca also relates her stories and they have a good time laughing about the best memories.

Bianca knows what's coming, though. A timer appears, floating above her head. It signals when it's time to leave and there is a minute left on the clock.
Before she disappears, she hugs Nico, kisses him on the cheek and wishes him the best.

"I'm very happy for you, Nico. I love you!"

A/N: Intending on finishing this soon. This has been a long journey! I'm super excited for Rick Riordan's new books coming out.
Rick Riordan's characters.