The Solace Twins (Nico Di Angelo Fanfiction)

The Forgotten Week

Word soon got around camp of Skylar's return. Once that happened rumors began spreading on how she managed to come back from the dead. Some say it was Nico's doing. That the boy resurrected his blonde girlfriend to be with him once more. Others speculated she abandoned the battle and went into hiding. Both were very far from the truth. In reality the rumors didn't bother her so much. It was when they began reflecting on their views of Nico that it didn't sit well with her. Campers, mainly the newcomers were wishy washy. They'd praise Nico for his efforts in the Battle of Manhattan one week then forget he ever existed the next. Those who did remember him were scared he'd send them to the Underworld with just one look.

Ocean eyes stared up at cabin number twenty. The structure was halfway built. Only a bit more work and the cabin would be open for any demigods whose mother was Hecate. It was a sight to behold completely made of of large stones. Each stone had magical writing engraved into it. The roof was slanted but apparently had high ceilings. Inside the four modules were meant to shift as the inhabitants saw fit. According to Annabeth if one of the stones outside fall or are dropped everyone within a half mile will turn into a tree. Skylar wasn't sure if it was true but it made those working on the building to be extra careful. Just looking at the cabin brought back memories of Avery. She averts her gaze and moves on.

Tonight's bonfire had the biggest turnout she's ever seen. Many faces both familiar and new gathered around the everchanging fire. Some were seated on logs others in lawn chairs or on the grass. A few demigods seemed to be missing from the bunch but that could be because a few campers packed up and went home for personal reasons. Someone calls out her name and her gaze shifts to look over at the person. Elliot. He stood atop a log waving his arm around so she could see him. Giggling quietly she makes her way over lifting the boy into her arms and on her lap as she sits.

"Well hello there Elliot how are you tonight?" Skylar asks giving the nine year-old a dazzling smile.

"I'm great miss Skylar. Mr. Chiron says my godly parent may claim me tonight." Elliot beams. His hazel eyes glowed in the firelight.

"Any idea on who it could be squirt?" Isaac asks stepping over the log and sitting down beside Skylar.

"Hm...I dunno cause mommy never spoke about them. I bet they're really cool though." The boy tells the teens before hopping off of Skylar's lap and running over to Pollux who had just arrived. He began talking adamantly to the older teen who crouched down to listen to him. Skylar watches the interaction with a fond look. He's still such a darling kid no matter what life throws at him.

"There you two are, I've been looking for you." Will exclaims taking a seat on the other side of Isaac. His guitar rested in his lap. The brunet wraps an arm around his waist and plants a kiss to his cheek in greeting. "Why's my sister staring at Elliot like he's her kid?" He questions raising an eyebrow.

"Oh come on Will he's basically everyone's at this point. Even Mr. Gloom and Doom." Isaac shrugs earning a sharp jab by Skylar's elbow. "Ow! Okay sorry I mean Nico! Jeez."

"Be nice to my boyfriend." She scolds. It felt nice to say that after so long. "As for Elliot I can't help it after what happened with his mom and him not even knowing our part of the world existed I've been worried. Yet it seems he's been taking it startlingly well." Her hand gestures to where Elliot now moved on to talking to Rory of the Hephaestus cabin. He was turning out to be quite the social butterfly.

"Yeah, ever since he started taking those pills he's bee- ow!" Isaac yelps as Will stomps on his foot. He gives him a look to be quiet but the damage had already been done.

"Pills? What kind of pills?" Skylar raises an eyebrow at the boys. They look at each other for a moment until Will gives in.

"For the treatment of schizophrenia. At first we just thought he was having nightmares but when his actions became...questionable Chiron helped me do an examination so we could start treatment. It seems to be working which is a good sign." Will explains to his sister.