Psychokinetic Disaster (Percy Jackson Fanfiction)

Chapter Five

Seconds passed and Nico turned to his dad for a response. He looked hesitant but finally nodded. "Poseidon Jackson. A best friend of mine."

A monotonous beep rang, cutting their conversation. Hades sighed and pulled his phone out of his pocket. "Hello?... Yes, I'm busy. What do you want?" Nico watched as he conversed with the unknown caller on the end of the line. He copied the small frown that began to form on his father's lips. "Right now?" His frown deepened when he heard the exasperation in his voice. That couldn't mean anything good.

He stared as his father sighed and pocketed the phone back. "I'm sorry our unplanned rendezvous is cut short but I need to take care of some minor... problems." He said. Nico gaped at the older man. "But we finally met each other, dad! Can't you stay longer or tell them you can't go and say you just found your son after..." Nico frowned, not entirely sure how many years have passed since he was in the laboratory. Scientists weren't very keen on celebrating their test subjects' birthdays, after all. Heck, he doesn't even know his own age.

"Fourteen years?" Nico tried, lifting one shoulder in question.

He turned to his father when he heard him grumble. "Try ten. They took you in when you were four." Hades went to stand up and Nico's lips pursed. Well, at least he knew how old he was now. "Will I ever see you again?" Nico whispered sadly, seeing the man turn his back. His father turned around but no reply came from him.

"Tell you what," he kneeled in front of Nico. "Why don't we see each other again here tomorrow? I can bring you back home with me–"

"No" was Nico's immediate reply.

Hades blinked, stunned by his son's words. Nico's eyes widened when the words that sprouted out of his mouth finally registered into his mind. "In all honesty, I would love to be with you, dad but how about Percy? And Annabeth?" he added quickly when his father raised an eyebrow. "They became my friends. My only friends." Nico said sadly. Hades stood up to his full height and placed a hand on the younger boy's shoulder.

"It's your decision to make, son. I have no ill remarks on whatever you choose. I will still be your father and I understand." He looked at his watch and frowned.

"I'll see you again but I need to go now." Hades said. "You," he pointed at the brunette sitting, listening to their conversation. Percy perked up when the intimidating man turned his attention on him. This was Nico's dad? His paled internally to having to think of appeasing the father before he can get his hands on Nico. That guy looked impossible.

"Protect my boy." Hades said. Getting a solemn nod from Percy, Hades turned and briskly walked out of the café. Nico was frozen on the spot, seeing his dad sprint in the street once he exited.

He felt a hand on his shoulder and the escapee looked up to see Percy standing. "C'mon. I know this place where we can go to." He smiled, holding a hand out to Nico who accepted it. They walked out of Starbucks with Percy leading the way. "So..." the brunette said, trying to make light conversation with him. Nico raised an eyebrow in amusement. "So?" He repeated.

"You look like your dad." Percy said the first thing that came to his mind. Nico laughed at this causing the older boy to look at him. "No shit." Nico rolled his eyes. Percy grinned sheepishly. "Tell me, how did you conjure that idea in your head?" Nico asked. Percy shoved his hands in the pockets of his jeans and walked on.

"The eyes and hair, maybe?" he turned his head towards the sky in thought.

"Or maybe it's the same intimidating dark aura both of you have." He grinned crookedly without facing the boy.

"Intimidating?" Nico scoffed, silently pleased with the answer. "What ever happened to childish and cute?" He smirked humorlessly and mockingly at the seventeen-year-old teen walking beside him. Percy nearly tripped and quickly regained his balance. Nico laughed to himself. "I would never nor will I ever have the audacity to call you either childish or cute." Percy defended himself.