The First Times

First Fight w/the Parents - Part 1

Will was the first one walking inside the apartment and noticed immediately that something was wrong.

Nico did too.

It was highly unlikely that someone could hide that snoring.

The couple had a very good conference and were exhausted. They had decided, since Ana had been really unhappy when they told her if she could go out that night, that they should compensate her. Maybe a day in the zoo, Ana loved the zoo. She loved going to the snakes enclosure and hiss at them. Nico would always roll his eyes and mumble about stupid wizard books.

However, when they heard the snoring, that was the last thing in their minds.

Pulling out his Styxian sword, Nico led the way to the snoring, passing Ana's room that was wide open and she was sleeping soundly in her bed. Relaxed that she was all right, they continued, opening the guest room's door and founding... Benny.

Will and Nico shared a glance. What was Benny doing here? He was supposed not to come, that's what Ana said. Nico, a bit angry, decided to wake up Benny for answers but Will stopped him with a face that said 'we will figure this out tomorrow'. Nico relented and went to bed, mumbling to himself that had lost a good opportunity to kill the boy.

So, the next morning, Will was the first up and was making coffee when Ana arrived to the kitchen.

Will didn't have a plan on how to approach this. He figured Nico and him would sit the kids on the couch and talk as civilized as they could- Nico's short temper for this situations wouldn't had helped -but he knew he had to say something when he saw Ana's serious face. It was the face of 'I have a thing and I don't know where to start'.

"Morning, Ana." He greeted her, but she kept quiet. "Papà and I were surprised to see our guest last night..."

"I wasn't trying to hide him..." Ana replies back. Will decided to use a bit of humor for the moment.

"Sweetheart, with his snoring, you wouldn't be able even if you wanted it..." That made Ana smile a little, but that wasn't enough. "Wanna tell me what is he doing here? Or why he did come last night?" Ana bit her lower lip and was about to reply when Nico appeared on the kitchen. He was completely up and was frowning.

"Anastassia, care to explain why is that we had an overnight guest without parental supervisor?" Oh, no. Will thought. Full name and formal stance. This could only end up in shouts... Ana winced when hearing her full name but nodded, curling her hands in fists. Oh, no... This will be slightly bad.

"Yes, Papà. I brought him home, Papà." Nico opened his mouth to keep asking but stopped when hearing her. He shared a glance with Will, who was as surprised as he was.

"You left the house and went looking for him?!" Nico was to erupt and Will intervened just in time.

"I will ask the questions if you can't control yourself!" Nico glared at Will, but said nothing. Sighing, Will turned to Ana, who was standing in the same stop saying nothing. "Ana, why did you break the rules?"

"I heard someone at school that they were gonna drug and molest Benny at the party! I wanted to be there to stop it, that's why I wanted to go! I went there to get him but he was already drunk and was about to have sex with two senior girls! He didn't know what he was doing!" Ana explained. Will blinked hard, surprised of Ana's explanation. "I just dressed him and came right back home, I promise- I swear it on the Styx!"

Will was surprised when heard a lightning on the background and relaxed slightly. Ana had a good reason for breaking the rules.

But Nico was beyond reasons now.

"You're grounded."

"Yes, Papà." Ana was slightly meek receiving her punishment.

"I don't want you near that boy again!" Here it comes...

"No."

"Excuse me?!" Will had to physically place in the middle now. "I'm your father and you will obey me!! I won't lose you again and you will do as I say-"

"I'm not Aunt Bianca." She mumbled but everyone had heard it. Will saw Nico turned pale white and knew both had crossed a line. "Aunt Thalia told me. You can't keep me lock inside because I'm her soul and look like her! I'm fifteen and I will live my life however I want! You are always saying to do the right thing and last night, I did!! And you're not my brother!! Not even my father!!"

"Ana-" Will tried to stop this, but Ana was already crying while talking. She pulled out some pictures and sprawled them on the table.

"That's what I witnessed last night!! I wasn't gonna stay arms crossed until some grown-up decided to intervene!! Benny was lucky I was looking for him!! Nemesis wasn't fair with the rest!!" Nico was still pale and Will was trying not to look at them. "I take my punishment and I accept I broke the rules, but I won't apologize for doing it and I will do it again if it's someone I know." With that, Ana broke in tears and ran to her room, leaving the adults alone.

"What the Hades, Nico?!" Will snapped at Nico, who was still speechless. "You said you were over the whole Bianca thing! And don't say you were, evidently, you weren't!" He gestured around. "And as far as I remembered it, Percy never got grounded for saving you- twice!! Even after you blamed him for Bianca's death!"

"Don't-"

"You brought that yourself today." Will stopped, taking a deep breath. "Look, Ana had accepted the punishment and you had to bring out the 'jealous-overprotective' act." Nico slumped his shoulders down, realizing his mistake.

"Will she ever forgive me...?"

"This one time, will take time..."

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Good morning/afternoon/evening, guys!

First of all, yes. I know I'm a day behind of what I promised, but in my idea of trying to cover anything, I couldn't do it properly. I managed to do several chapters for The First Times, but I couldn't finish the one for Saving Time - A Caleo story. I do have a new cover for it, thanks to the great ArtisticBookie1809 ! Thank you!

So, let's get going to the update until I return from my holidays!

The First Times: ....5 chapters!!

I hope this is enough for the next couple of weeks! It is my idea to come back with new ideas and new chapters for you!
xoxo, SilverHuntresses