Discontinued - PJO One Shots

No Ordinary Death (Jasico) (TOA spoiler)

CONTAINS THE BURNING MAZE SPOILERS!!!!!!! Don't read if you don't want spoilers!

Shortly after Jason's death, Nico writes a letter that he knows would never be received but he doesn't care. All he wants to do is pour all his feelings out on paper, hoping Jason's spirit can sense everything he says. Some events are assumed in this letter, others are potentially true but slightly exaggerated due to the sadness. A copy of this letter was burned along with Jason's corpse.

Dear Jason,

Hades, I can't believe you are gone. I felt all of it, clutching over in pain, my breath failing as Will held me in his arms. Tears streamed from my eyes and I felt the ground blacken under my feet. It was cracking like it did all those years ago when Percy reported my sister's death. But you know all of that. You knew all of the things that happened. You were the first person I truly trusted and I'm glad that you never gave up on me, the lonely and saddened son of Hades.

Gods, I'm crying. The tears are smudging the ink of the paper and I can't really tell what I'm writing but I must continue so I'll begin from the time we first met.

It was at Camp Jupiter when I delivered my sister, Hazel to you and Reyna. You were standing near the Tiber river, discussing with Reyna about the dead reviving. My body had shuddered at that and Hazel felt it too, clutching my hands much tighter than she had before. My sister was scared as she was one of the dead that had been sent back to the living. She never wanted to be sent back but I knew she wasn't going to be. But, I thank you for helping my sister. For giving her a place in your Cohort. The care you showed her... I could never have paid you back for it all.

Then, shortly after that, you, the Praetor of New Rome, disappeared. The camp had gone into chaos as they lost you, the leader who was always making changes for the good of their hearts. I'd only just become accustomed to your presence when you disappeared. Of course, I had a suspicion as to what was happening, but I am a son of Hades. I always found out as to what was occurring.

You were sent to Camp Half-Blood, the Greek camp for demigods. The camp felt once like a home to me and I knew you'd easily fit in despite the loss of your memories. You were issued your first quest with the Greek demigods, Leo and Piper who were twisted with the mist. They were loyal to you... even if Piper was going to betray you all just because her father was captured by the Bane of Athena. It's not like I can't speak about her almost betrayal because I was about to be a part of Kronos's team when I was only young.

But none of that matters now. Percy and Bianca forgive me for my mistakes. After all, I'd only just discovered I was a son of Hades and I was in pain from Bianca's death.

Jason, you are an incredible son of Jupiter and I am proud to admit it. Even though you weren't too keen on saving my life when I was trapped in that jar. However, goodness came from that. Rescuing me became essential to our budding friendship and the newfound trust I held for you.

I knew you never really liked me... possibly because of the son of Hades thing but I'm glad you could push that away after I broke down in front of Cupid about my crush on Percy Jackson, the son of Poseidon. I'm glad that we could sort out our differences because, honestly speaking, I had fun, Jason Grace. I know I was always grumpy because of your teasing or support but I had the time of my life.

I can't go on anymore. I really can't. You've got me sobbing and you aren't even around to see it. Gods, I wish I could find you down in the Underworld... Percy even swore that he'd ditch school to come with me... Not that anyone knows any of this. I mean, it's nice of Percy but he has a family and Annabeth who believes in him and his studies. Thalia is utterly devastated, going around saying life is unfair as she'd lost you for real this time. But Reyna... Reyna... Reyna's a strong and amazing woman but she is absolutely broken. But I can't blame you for dying. You sacrificed yourself to save people's lives. So, thank-you, for if Grover died or even Apollo... well all chaos would be caused... and I'm not just talking about Percy and that empathy link he shares with Grover.

Anyways, I must get my backpack ready. I will find you and no one can stop me... not even Will. By the way, thanks for helping us get together. This isn't the ending of your story, Jason Grace. You will continue on, even if you stay in Elysium. Also, can you say hi to all the people down there... even Octavian. Percy pleaded for me to ask you when I found you.

Alas, I must be off.

Nico di Angelo