Nico's Return

I Return

When I walked back into the dining pavilion at camp, everybody stopped. When the two year old girl walked out from behind my leg, food fell out of their mouths. I understand, I changed a lot in the 6 years I was gone. I grew a lot. I'm taller than Jason now (6' 2" to be exact). I'm more toned, and my aviator jacket was discarded for a worn leather one. I look pretty punk to be honest, messy black hair, an earring, green day t-shirt, leather jacket, black pants, and some black converse. It makes the 2 year old in a pink dress with a bow in her hair contrast even more. She is a whole different part of the story.

I found her on the streets in Italy being chased by a hell hound. She's a demigod, not sure who it is though. I know it's her mom that's a god, she said her daddy died and that she never met her mommy. I'm guessing Athena, she has gray eyes and blonde hair. Her name is Adeline. Addy for short.

Addy taps on my leg. I bend down so she can whisper in my ear.

"These people are weird" she says in a thick Italian accent.

"Yeah, they are" I respond.

When I walk into the cabin, it's completely different. Much better. Less vampire, more punk. I wonder who do it. Then it hits me. Will. I stand stiff, remembering our last conversation, or fight.

*flashback*
We had been dating for 2 years now and I wanted to visit Italy, with him.

"Nico, I can't, I have responsibilities."
Argues will.

"Just for 2 weeks" I plead.

"No" he says bluntly.

"PLEASE! I want you to see my home" I respond

"No!" He shouts.

"Fine, it's okay. I understand. I'll just go alone" I say, calming down. I shouldn't be mad about this.

"What? And leave me here alone for 2 weeks?" Will says, clearly mad.

"Yeah...? You can't go, but I want to. It's only 2 weeks" I respond, confused.

"You can't do that Neeks! I want you to stay! Please! Just don't go! Italy will still be there in a few years!" Will pleads.

"Will, it's only 2 weeks. Its not like it's 2 months. You'll be fine." I say, sighing.

"Fine! GO! But don't bother coming back!" Will screams, crying.

"Why are you so upset by this? It's trivial." I ask him.

"Because you're leaving. I don't want you to leave. Just stay. I love you. Don't go."

"I'll Iris message you everyday."

"DON'T GO!"

"Will, this is getting annoying. I'm going and that's final"

"THEN DON'T COME BACK!"

"STOP saying that."

"I mean it"

"Fine, whatever. Bye," I say, exhausted. I grab my bag and shadow travel away, with Will crying behind me.

After 2 weeks, I come back. I shadow travel into the Hades cabin and find Will making out with some asshole from the Hermes cabin on MY bed. He knows what bed I sleep in, he's doing this on purpose.

"What the fuck are you doing" I say deadly calm, glaring daggers at them both.

"Oh, you're here," Says Will as he pulls away from Assface.

"NICO! OHMIGOD. Will told me you broke up," Says Assface.

"LEAVE!" I scream at Assface.

He scurries out, and I turn my glare to Will. I'm mad, so mad. I want to scream. Instead, I mumble "why?"

Great job voice. I gather myself 'don't cry now' I think.

"You and I were over. So what?" Will says cockily.

Now my rage really is going to come out and play. "ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME! I WAS GONE FOR TWO WEEKS. I DIDN'T THINK YOU WERE SERIOUS ABOUT THAT! AND IT TOOK YOU LESS THAN TWO WEEKS! WE WERE DATING FOR 2 YEARS! WE LOVED EACH OTHER!"

He looks guilty, "Nico, I- "

I cut him off, "Don't, just leave. Please"

He turns and leaves. I grab my bag again, throw a few more things in, and head back to Italy.

*End of flashback*

I didn't come back until, well, now.

Just as Addy and I finished unpacking, there was a knock at the door.

I'm stricken with fear. What if it's him?

"Nico, it's Percy and Annabeth," I hear Percy say.

I relax, and walk over to open the door. When it opens, I'm shocked. Annabeth is REALLY pregnant.

"So, anything new?" I ask sarcastically.

"We're married, I'm pregnant, and I want food so make this quick," Annabeth says clearly agitated.

"And you?" Percy questions, "Nico, what in Tartarus happened? You up and left for 6 YEARS!" Percy says angrily.

"Ask Will why I left. He knows," I respond, my voice laced with venom.

Percy looks like he's going to say something but doesn't.

"Anyway, I was in Italy alone for 5 years, just traveling, when I found Addy here cornered by a hell hound. She was only one and couldn't run away," I explain.

Addy runs up behind me, takes one look at Annabeth, and breaks into a grin.

"Do you have a baby inside there?!" Asks Addy excitedly, staring at Annabeth.

"Yes I do!" Annabeth responds.

"I have a baby too. Her name is Margret. Come look!!" Addy exclaims, dragging Annabeth away by the hand.

"She's really good at talking for 2," Percy says, smiling.

"I'm calling daughter of Athena," I say.

"Nico, seriously, what happened? No visiting? Not even and Iris Message!" Percy questions.

"I don't really feel like explaining it. Just ask Will. But I'm sorry, I should have at least Iris Messaged."

"Heck yes you should have."

"I was just ducking annoyed and upset with Will."

"Ducking?"

"You can't swear in front of Addy."

"Oh, okay."

"PERCY! We have to go. I'm starving. And Nico, can Addy PLEASE stay with us tonight. She is SOO cute!" Annabeth shouts.

Annabeth and Addy walk up. Addy already has a bag in hand.

"Are you okay with it, Addy?" I crouch down and ask her.

She nods enthusiastically. "Then it's okay with me," I say.

"YAY!" Annabeth and Addy say at the same time.

Percy chuckles, "well we better go get Annabeth some food."

"Okay, have fun Addy. You can come back at any time. Otherwise I'll see you tomorrow," I say.

They leave, so I go lay down on my bed and close my eyes. I'm exhausted, and sleep would be nice. Obviously that's not going to happen, so 5 minutes later, I get another knock. Piper and Jason. After them, Leo and Calypso, Katie and Travis, and so many more.

After hours, there is another knock. I get up, and open the door.

"What do you-" I start to say.

He looks almost the exact same. I've got an inch or two on him now. But he's still as blonde and tan as when I last time I saw him. He's gorgeous still. I want to kiss him. And slap him. I don't know what to say. So all I say is his name.

"Will."