Short Stories By Yours Truly.

Nico's Death

Nico paced in the dining pavilion pulling at his shaggy black hair in frustration and fear trying desperately to come up with a plan.

"Nico," Chiron said calmly. "Pacing isn't going to help Percy."

"You're right." Nico snapped angrily, still pacing. "That's why I'm coming up with a plan."

"My child-" Nico didn't stay to listen. He stormed out of the pavilion and over to the Apollo cabin to find Will.

"When can I use my powers again, Will?" Nico asked barging in without knocking. Will jumped back in surprise.

"Nico!" Will exclaimed. "No powers for at least 2 weeks. Why?"

Nico cursed in Greek much to Will's disappointment. 2 weeks? Nico thought with a sinking feeling. Percy won't last another 2 hours in there!

Nico didn't know why he still cared so much about the son of Poseidon. Nico did once have a crush on the boy, but after meeting Cupid, unwillingly, with Jason, he realized that the feelings he had was just that, a crush, nothing more. So why was Nico so worried about Percy? Percy had a girlfriend, Annabeth Chase, daughter of Athena and they were happy together.

And I have a boyfriend. Nico thought. Will. So why am I going after Percy?

Then Nico felt something strange. No, more like heard something strange. It was faint, like a small fly buzzing in his ear. With a sinking feeling, Nico realized what that small sound was. Percy Jackson was dying. Nico had to do something.

"I'm sorry, Will." Nico said then pulled the blonde into a goodbye kiss.

"Nico, what-" Will started, but Nico jumped into Will's shadow and concentrated on Percy's surroundings.

Nico almost stumbled into Percy himself, but he managed to catch himself before he face planted into the older boy's bloody stomach.

"Nico?" Percy gasped. "What-" Percy wheezed in pain. "What are you doing here?"

"I'm saving your varéli." Nico said through labored breaths. "And try not to die before I can."

"No, Nico." Percy whispered struggling to lift his head up. "I wouldn't be able to live with myself if-"

"Percy, stop" Nico interrupted. "I chose to do this. Don't make me change my mind." To Nico's relief, Percy stopped talking. For a moment, Nico thought that the older boy had decided to relax while Nico took him back to camp. But Percy wasn't moving. And Nico didn't know if he was breathing, either. "Percy?" No answer. "Percy?!" Still no answer.

"Now what do we have here?" A voice hissed. A dracaenae. Nico thought horrified. How can I fight in this state? I can barely stand!"

"Poseidon, please take your son to safety." Nico said quietly. Nothing happened. "Poseidon?" There was a faint smell of seawater in the air, but still, nothing happened. Nico growled. He knew Poseidon was listening. And it enraged him to know that he will do nothing to save his only half-blood child. "Fine." Nico spat. "IF YOU WON'T PROTECT YOUR OWN SON, THEN I WILL!!" Then Nico let out the most ear splitting, gut wrenching battle cry in demigod history. The dracaenae fell to their knees and held their ears squeezing their eyes shut trying to keep the sound out. Then, the ground shook. Pearly white bony hands clawed their way through the earth and hundreds of grinning, weapon wielding skeletons suddenly started attacking the recovering dracaenae.

"N-Nico. Please." Percy croaked. Nico ignored him and concentrated on the beach at Camp Half-Blood. Within seconds, he and Percy were knee deep in saltwater. As soon as Percy touched the water he shook his head and looked at Nico.

"Nico!" The older boy yelled and hugged him. "I can't believe you did that!"

Nico opened his mouth to respond, but he was to weak. Instead, a painful groan escaped his lips.

"Nico?" Percy asked letting go of Nico. "What's wrong."

Nico still couldn't answer.

"Nico." Percy said terrified. "You're fading." Then and only then, Nico started to feel his body tingle, his ears started ringing extremely loud and he was starting to loose control over his actions.

He was dying.

Nico didn't think dying felt so peaceful. He sort of liked it. Nico knew that there was no way to save him now, so Nico embraced it and surprisingly enjoyed it a little.

"Nico... Are you okay?!" Percy asked urgently. Nico just smiled then felt himself swaying. "Woah!" Percy exclaimed, his hands flew up to catch the son of Hades, but Nico went right through the older boy. "NICO!!" Percy screamed banging the sand through the water.

That was the last thing Nico heard before he faded completely.  

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Guys, I think I have a problem.... I AM KILLING MYSELF BY WRITING THE 7'S AND NICO'S DEATH STORIES!!!! ARGGGG!!!! HELP ME!!!! I still have 6 more and Piper is next... I need a new hobby... JK!!!! I love writing!! And you guys!!!! <3 <3 <3 <3 XD XD I'm hoping I can finish Piper's story soon! I'll give you her last words again just to be nice! 

"I was more than... just a pretty face. Right?"

AHHHHH!! I don't know exactly what I am going to to yet, so if you have any ideas... Please comment!! I could also write a short story about you if you want me to. Just give me the details and if you want me to post it on my account or if you want me to send it to you so you can post it on your account. But please don't take credit for the story that I wrote or if find out, I'll report you. Now, I don't like reporting people, but if I have to, I will. I'm sorry, but I'm just warning you. Oml... I am sooooo sorry! i Just got really serious... Well, I'm signing off for now! Bye!!

~S. Joy. <3 <3