The Solace Twins (Nico Di Angelo Fanfiction)

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Dreams were like a passageway into your imagination. In them you could be or do anything you set your mind to. Unless you're a demigod. It's especially worse for someone like Skylar. Children of Apollo are 'blessed' with at least some prophetic ability. She only wished these dreams of hers came with proper instructions.

She found herself standing in a cave similar to the one Nico was in. Except this time it's filled with her friends; Percy, Annabeth, Tyson and Grover. They looked alright for the most part, just exhausted and covered in dirt. Not far away from them is the goddess Hera. Annabeth asked her for guidance only to learn that Percy had the answer. Skylar was curious as to what they were looking for but the scene changes before she can find out.

Monsters of all kinds gathered together. The long hallway they sat in illuminated by campfires kept alive by Chimeras. She felt herself shiver slightly at the sight of them. Cyclops picked their teeth with what Skylar hoped to be animal bones. However what bothered her the most were the demigod children mixed in with them. Each was armed to the hilt prepped for war raising an alarm in her mind. The sheer amount of manpower they had was overwhelming. If the camp was attacked by this she was unsure they would be able to handle it.

Skylar sits up quickly slamming her forehead directly into Isaac's who was leaning over her. Both roll over in pain, clutching their heads. "I was only trying to wake you. We'll be caught if we stay here any longer." Isaac hisses gesturing to a police officer patrolling the park. Not a lot of people were in the park but it was enough for them to start packing immediately. With Isaac's help they finish rather quickly and are once again on their way.

It's silent for a while as neither one wanted to talk. Skylar was still dwelling on her dream and Isaac was focusing on staying awake. He was definitely not a morning person normally sleeping late into the afternoon. Ortus raced through the sky per Skylar's instructions. The city below them passed by in a blur of colors.

"Skylar? I know you're eager to get home and all but isn't this a little excessive?" Isaac questions, clutching the back of her jacket. He couldn't stand the silence any longer. Even Skylar singing Disney songs on repeat would be preferred to this.

"Have you ever had dreams that seemed so real it's like they were actually happening?" Skylar asks, looking over her shoulder at the green-eyed boy.

"A few times but I just thought they were coincidences." He frowns squeezing the fabric of her jacket tighter. "You mean there's more to them?"

"Demigods have the tendency to dream differently than that of mortals. Children of Apollo can even tell prophecies in one form or another. I-I saw an army." She pulls the backpack in her lap a little closer to her chest. "I'm worried it's going to attack Camp Half-blood so I want to hurry and warn them before it's too late. If they were to fall when I could've prepared them I..." Isaac places a warm hand on her shoulder for comfort.

"We'll get there in time, we have the best pegasus around after all." He pats Ortus's side in praise. The pegasus neighs happily gaining speed. Skylar grips Isaac's hand in appreciation. She was supposed to be the one cheering him up after all he's been through. It was nice not having to pretend everything was fine for once in her life.

Camp Half-blood was void of any demigods as they land near the cabins. It was unnerving and a chill ran up Skylar's spine. With a click of her tongue she has Ortus do a quick fly over in search of any campers. Isaac's grip on the back of her jacket tightens, his green eyes searching the ground. An uproar grabs his attention and he tugs Skylar's jacket. Ocean blue eyes follow his pointing finger to the camp's amphitheater. If the whole camp is there then maybe Chiron and Mr. D already know.

Ortus lands outside the venue allowing the two young teens to dismount. Timidly they advanced through the entrance to listen in on the current conversation. Both stayed hidden behind a pillar until an opportune moment. The structure was packed to the brim with campers each section divided by cabin number. In the front row of each section sat that cabin's specific counselor. Currently Clarisse stood from her spot addressing the audience. Skylar perked up at her mentioning an inevitable attack on camp. Apparently she traversed through the Labyrinth months before and pinpointed a single location Kronos's army could enter. A tunnel beneath Zeus's fist.

"If they know there's gonna be an attack why aren't they busy preparing? Shouldn't they build weapons or a blockade as some form of defense?" Isaac's soft voice reached her ears as they continue to eavesdrop.

"We will. First they need to relay the issue to everyone to prevent mass panic. If there's hysteria any plans we try to put into motion will just crumble." Skylar whispers her blue eyes surveying the crowd's reaction. Mixed emotions roared from the crowd. Some campers denied the credibility of Clarisse's statement. Others panicked at how unprepared they were. That most of their experienced fighters, like Percy and Annabeth, have yet to return having gone back into the Labyrinth once more to rescue Tyson and Grover. Quintus also seemed to be missing which Skylar found to be odd. Chiron's hooves slam against the marble flooring to regain everyone's attention.

"I realize this battle will be immensely difficult. It would not be right of me to force you to lay down your life. Stand and fight or pack your bags and depart while you still can. I leave the choice up to you. Those of you that choose to stay make preparations immediately for defensive measures." Silence falls over the area as everyone contemplates their decision. Footsteps echo through the quiet and Skylar walks into view to speak. Her ocean eyes held a sense of resolve. A quiet gasp sounds from the left hand side of the bleachers but she ignores it.