The Chain of Immortals (Percico)

Chapter 3

NICO'S POV

So apparently, the gods and goddess' wanted us to go find who ever is messing with their chain and bring him or her to them. Percy said it was going to be easy but is finding an invisible chain that simple? Percy was currently packing for the quest. He didn't pack yesterday because he was "too busy". Apparently, having to play with a great white shark is more important than the lives of Greek gods and goddess'.

"Percy, you should've packed your things yesterday," I said while glaring at him. 

Percy stuffed some T-shirts into his backpack and said, "But Anna wanted to play!"

"I don't care!" I snapped. 

Percy flinched and zipped up his backpack. For a second, I felt guilty. No! Nico di Angelo you do not love him!

"Hey Nico?" Percy said, zipping up his backpack and looking at me. "What did he mean when he said... He said something with Cupid? Yeah, what was it?"

 My face heated up and I grabbed a nearby pillow and stuffed it into my face. "Don't worry about it!" 

 I heard Percy sigh. "Fine then! Don't tell me!"

I pulled my face out the pillow and stuck my tongue out at him. Percy laughed and I grinned. Wait... WHAT?! My grin fell and I stuffed the pillow back into my face. No. You must not fall for him. But what if I already have?

I screamed and threw the pillow at the wall making Percy look at me quizzically.

"Dude... What was that?" Percy grinned. "You putting your anger into my pillows? Is that it?!"

"Um... No?" I replied with a frown.

Percy looked like he was going to cry- except he wasn't. "My pillows have feelings Nico!"

To show his point, he grabbed his pillow and snuggled up with it. I shook my head and frowned. "Percy, its a pillow..."

"I don't care!" Percy cried. I tried to look away but it he was too adorable. I shook my head to get rid of the thought but it lasted in my mind a bit longer than I thought. 

"Nico?" Percy said breaking me out of my thoughts.

"Oh what?" 

"I said I'm ready to go," Percy said with a grin. 

I nodded and stood. I grabbed my backpack and followed Percy out of his cabin and towards Thalia's Pine. My heart was pounding in my chest. Calm down, Nico! I don't know why your going insane! You don't like him! You don't like him!

As many times I told myself that, it seemed like I was lying to myself.

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Percy pointed to the map angrily. "So where are we suppose to start?"

I pointed to Europe. "We could start there, I guess. I mean, they are Greek gods,"

Percy nodded. "Yeah... But remember last time we went there...?"

I nodded and looked at the taxi seats. We were riding a taxi to Central Park. Why? I don't why. The taxi parked and we climbed out, while paying the driver. I looked around and noticed a bunch of families eating and just having a good time. 

"Percy, seriously, why are we here?" I growled at him. 

Percy chuckled. "I have someone here waiting for us. She said she would help us get anywhere that we needed to,"

I nodded. "And who is this all mighty person?"

 "That Nico di Angelo," said a voice behind us. "Would be me."

I turned and saw the goddess Hestia. Her warm eyes landed on mine and she smiled. "Nico. I suppose that you would be great help to Percy on this journey."

"I hope I will be, Lady Hestia." I replied insecurely. Will I be any help on this journey? I hope so. I glance at Percy. I wouldn't want to look bad in front of Percy.

There I go again! I wanted to slap myself! Maybe this was just a dream. That was more logical. I tried to keep my eyes somewhere else other than Percy. But It was too hard. Every time he caught me staring, he would glance at me and smile. SMILE! Gods of Olympus! What are you doing to me, Percy Jackson?!

"So, is it a plan, Nico?"

"What?!" I looked around frowning.

Percy was looking at me, a grin on his face. "Hestia, says she'll take us to Europe."

"Really?" I asked, shocked. We barely get help from the gods, and Hestia taking us to Europe might be a big help.

Percy nodded. "Yep!"

I looked up at the sky, then looked at Hestia. "Are you sure, Lady Hestia?" 

She waved me off. "Of course I am. Perseus here has been a great friend to me." Hestia smiled at Percy.

I wonder how Percy felt about all this. I mean, the gods were either our parents or our enemies. For Percy, I guess "friends" was added onto the list. I glanced at Percy. Did I like him? I mentally groaned and looked at the ground. Stop it with these thoughts! Percy Jackson is an old crush. Aphrodite must messing with me... I shook my head. Yeah, that's it. Aphrodite is just messing with me.  

A hand rested on my shoulder and I looked up surprised. I was even more surprised to see Hestia. "Don't worry, son of Hades. He may not feel the same now, but maybe in the future."

Without thinking, I nodded. Hestia smiled and took my hand. In my other hand, Percy linked his with mine. My face heated up and I stared at the ground. Why is he holding my hand? I felt Percy squeeze my hand and I looked up surprised. Percy was smiling at me, his sea green eyes bright. For a moment, we just stared at each other, until the trees Around us blurred and we were gone.

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When my eyes adjusted to the light, all I saw was green. I sat up and held my head. It was aching and I had no idea where I was. My hand was still locked with Percys. Hestia was gone. 

I shook Percy. "Percy. Percy, wake up!"

He groaned and sat up. When he saw me, he frowned. "Nico, where are we?"

I stood up, my hand still in his. "I think were in Greece."

I haven't updated in a while... I know ;-; I've had total writer block....