The Battle

Two. Xander & Payton

Payton
I raked my fingers through my dark blue and black hair. I was trying to decide whether I should dye it purple or red and black. I looked at my phone.. Still no texts from Xander. Does he hate me? I felt a warm tear trickle down my cheek. Maybe it's time to let him go.. Maybe I shouldn't bother talking to him anymore. I know letting go is hard... But sometimes, holding on is even harder.

Xander (Nico)
My "Parents" were taking me somewhere.  Somewhere to meet my father. My actual father. Oh my god. I was about to meet the guy who rules the freakin underworld. What the hell? I pulled out my phone. Still no texts from Payton. I adjusted to my new name. "Nico". I absorbed it. I was always me. Alexander white. Now I'm "Nico Di Angelo". I sighed and went to my one escape. Instagram.

Payton
I was sobbing. I was a complete and utter mess. I don't even know why! He's a stupid fucking boy! A stupid fucking boy that doesn't give a damn about my fucking feelings! Ugh! Suddenly my phone got a text. I picked it up.
X: Payton, I am so so so sorry. I just found out that my parents lied about something that makes a huge impact on my life. Lied to my face about it for 15 years. I'm so freaking sorry I acted like that. I hope you forgive me.

P: oh.. Xander I'm sorry. I was so angry... I thought you didn't want to be friends anymore 😂😅 if you ever want to talk, I'm just a phone call and desk away ❤️ now come over. I have a ton of skittles. Let's taste the fuckin rainbow.

X: I'm on my way! Hell yeah!

Xander
I shook my head. I couldn't talk to her about it. But when I arrived there was Payton. Wearing a "My Chemical Romance" hoodie, a black beanie, her hair was cute and messy, black skinny jeans and black converse. I couldn't help but stare. She smiled. "Hey Xander!" I smiled back. "Hey Payton, what's up?" She shook her head "nothin, come on in!" I walked inside and almost died. It was band heaven. MCR posters, PTV shirts, BVB shirts, hoodies, beanies, Simple Plan posters, Etc. oh my god it was freaking amazing! I turned and she was blushing. "I have an obsession." And I laughed at that remark. "So do I." She smiled and gave me some skittles. "Eat!" I ate them all. She ate hers too. Then we both flopped down on the bed. "So... Can you tell me the big family secret? Or is it way to crazy for me to know?" She asked with a teasing smile. I nodded. "Let's just say... My parents aren't my real parents." I said "My real parents happen to be immortal demigods names Persephone and Hades, but you can't know that yet." I thought to myself. She looked at me "So your like, adopted?" Payton asked with a small frown. "Yeah.. Something like that."

Payton
"Yeah.. Something like that." He said with a frown. "So am I.. Kind of." I said. He looked at me. "What?" He asked with a shocked look on his face. "A long time ago, my mom and dad got into a huge argument. My dad just stormed away. My mom locked herself in her room. A few hours later I found out my mom had left the house to drive for a bit. But she got into a car crash with a drunk driver... My dad was the drunk driver. They died in that car crash. Together. I was an orphan.. Placed in many foster homes. But I didn't like any of them. So I ran away. And I loved my life here. I got a job working at a restaurant that pays well. I still work there. That's how I afford my education. Your the only person I've told about this. Not even Megan knows.." I finished, not aware I was crying until he pushed a strand of my hair back, and wiped my tears away. I smiled at him, leaned in and placed my lips on his.

Xander
I was surprised at first, but I soon melted into her kiss. Our lips were in sync. We layed down on the bed, our lips still moving together. We broke the kiss off, and pulled apart. I stared into her green eyes and she stared into my brown eyes. She snuggled close to me. And that's how we stayed for a long time.

A few hours later. To the underworld.

Xander
I was about to meet my father. My mind was still on Payton kissing me. Me. A boy who could kill someone while they sleep peacefully. Get it together Nico. I told myself. How the hell did we even get to the underworld? Suddenly my "Mom and Dad" looked at me. Then, they turned into two completely different people. I was shocked. "Hello Nico. My name is Hazel." I stared. My supposed Mother just changed into a young girl. About my age. I looked over to my "Father" and nearly died. He was about Hazels age, and he was a young guy. "And I'm frank." I stared. "Nice to meet you. I'm Nico.. Now. Take me to the underworld." I demanded. I was done being lied to. Hazel looked me over. "Okay.." And extended her hands to me and Frank. Frank took her hand so I did too. She smiled and chanted something under her breath. Suddenly we were falling. And falling. And falling. And falling....

The UNDERWORLD.

"Nico.." I heard Hazel say to me. I opened my eyes and realized it was a dark place... I looked around and saw fire. "Hades is this way." Suddenly I heard wicked laughter "A NEW FEAST!" Shouted a woman. Then three peo- not people. Like mutant girls. Twins. Triplets. Hazel pulled out her sword, as did Frank. "I thought we killed you, Stheno!" Shouted Hazel. Stheno laughed. It wasn't a "haha-your-funny-as-hell" laugh. It was more like "You-were-wrong-bitch-I'm-gonna-kill-you" laugh. Suddenly Frank threw something at me. A... Pen? "Open it!" Hazel shouted to me. I opened it and it became a bronze sword. I read the name engraved on the side. Percy Jackson. I stared. I couldn't believe this. I watched in amazement as Hazel and Frank try to slay the snake haired beast. I noticed two other snake haired beasts staring at us. I glared at Stheno. "Hey Stheno!" Stheno turned and glared at me. She spread her wings. "Hold on fresh meat, I must kill these people. Then I'll eat you." I shook my head "not gonna happen! You know why?" "Why?" She and the snakes hissed at me. I smirked "we're bored to death in heaven, and down alone in hell." I sang, from the BVB song. She looked at me with curiosity. She hissed. I smirked and walked towards her. "Nico!" Shouted Hazel. "Don't get to close!" Cried Frank. I grinned. Then I looked up at her. "Come here, Stheno." She flew down to me. "What does th-" before she could finish her sentence, I whipped my sword from out behind me, and sliced her head off. I smiled, and simply said "Fallen Angels." And capped my pen sword. I smiled at Hazel and Frank, who just stared at me, big eyed with their jaws dropped.  I grinned. "Nobody gets in the way of me meeting my father."

Payton
I had dyed my hair purple. Suddenly I got a text from Megan.
M: yo yo P! Don't tell me you forgot wittle old me!

P: how could I? Your like my best friend LOL! :P.

M: good point! Hey I met a couple people you'd like!

P: Names?

M: Diego, Disha, Feline.

P: And then there was Payton. The non-exotic name.

M: Don't worry, you have exotic hair!

I was just about to text back, when suddenly it dawned on me that Xander hasn't texted me yet. I was worried. But I was also obsessing. I looked around me. Suddenly I saw something and screamed. Someone was watching me. Someone-

And then... The room went black.