Percy Jackson And Sadie Kane: A Forbidden Love

Chapter 15

No ones's pov

Nico had to do something. Percy would have to move on. No matter what. If he didn't, the promise he made to Annabeth...he winced, trying not to think about that.

"Nico." A voice jarred him back to reality.

"Huh?" Nico said. Percy sighed. That's all he did these days. No rolling of eyes. No annoying smirks. Nothing. He just sighed.

"I was saying that I'm leaving a little early today. You'll have to come with Paul." Percy said.

"No probs." Nico shrugged.

That day Percy left school a little early, goodness knows why, and the Kane gang (lol) caught up with Nico.

"Hey Nico." Sadie said.

"Oh hi Sadie." Nico said.

He wasn't trying to pull out of this conversation. After the war, Will (Nico blushed as he thought of him) had told him to socialize some more. Nico didn't hesitate for too long. The war had changed people. Some for the better while some...some became like Perseus Jackson. Broken.

Immediately after the war, even Piper, Hazel and Jason seemed broken when they thought Leo didn't survive. It was a miracle how that annoying Latino boy came back with Festus, who had a body again, and the Titan Atlas's beautiful daughter. Three people the whole camp was surprised to see.

Leo, because he was supposed to be dead. Festus, because they were used to seeing him as a figurehead of the Argo-II, and Calypso because...well...she was CALYPSO and he was just ...Valdez.

Percy was the first to greet Leo, even in his weakened state. Nico knew he was wishing that Annnabeth too would return by some miracle. But everyone knew it was impossible. They saw the hellhound kill her right before their eyes.

Nico was just glad that Percy didn't have anything personal against hellhounds after that, or Mrs. O Leary would be very broken hearted. But that was just Percy. He didn't hold grudges. Something Nico thought he should learn from him.

After that the gods called them for the rewarding ceremony thingie, and that's where Percy made his death wish. The gods totally forgot about the other's reward, and the others didn't seem to mind. The only thing everyone now wanted was the old Percy Jackson back.

Fingers snapped in front of Nico's face, jarring him back to reality, AGAIN. Wow, he must really stop zoning out.

"Um...you still with us?" Sadie asked. Nico rolled his eyes.

"Yeah. Now I am." He said.

"So we were just thinking of how to get Percy to move on." Sadie said. Nico blinked.

"You too?" He said, before he could stop himself.

"Yeah. Wait-don't tell me. You were thinking of the same thing?" Sadie asked.

"Yep." Nico said, ever so slightly popping the p.

"I doubt you'll be able to do that. I mean, what with all your I' -and-I-have-no-clue-when-it-comes-to-dating. Not to mention you are three years younger." Sadie smirked. Carter knew where this was going. It worked. Nico became slightly red in the face.

"I'm not Mr. Gloomy." Nico said.

"Yeah right. Dude, you kinda seem spooky, no offense. Come to think of it, you remind me of Anubis." Sadie said.

"Ouch." Walt winced. Jaz and Carter grinned.

"BEFORE the merging." Sadie said to him. Nico had no clue what THAT was about.

"And I do know know a thing or two about dating. As far as age is concerned, I wouldn't underestimate me if I were you." Nico smirked. It was his turn for inside jokes.

"You mean you have a girlfriend?" Sadie asked, ignoring the age comeback. Nico became totally red in the face.

"Uh...how do I put it? I...um...I don't exactly...do girls?" It came out like a question. Everyone's eyes widened.

"Oh! Oh." Sadie said. But that was it. No dirty looks. In fact, Nico was pretty sure that emo comment was to get to Walt, even though he didn't know how. Nico really liked these people.

"So...you think you can get him to move on. I say you can't. I mean , yeah sure, getting a boyfriend for yourself is different. Making Percy start date again, Percy of all people, nuh uh. Looking at you, I guess it was the other guy who made the first move anyway." Side said. Nico rolled his eyes.

"You're forgetting that I know Percy from long long back. Y'know what? Let's make deal Kane. If I get Percy to move on within this week, you take back your 'too young' comment, and treat me to a happy meal," Nico smirked at the happy meal deal," and if I'm not able to do so...well, that you decide." Nico said.

Sadie smirked. Mission successful.

"I'll decide that later. For now, I think you better hurry up and start working on Percy. You need all the time you can get." Sadie taunted. Nico just rolled his eyes and walked away without another word.

"You're hoping he'll succeed, aren't you? You set him up." Carter said.

"What can I say, brother dear? That's how I work." Sadie Kane smirked.

Oh boy, Carter thought. Poor poor Di Angelo.

Oooooooooooooo...(Line Break)...oooooooooooooO

Nico was now really determined. He already had a way to make him move on. A plan made by a certain daughter of Athena no doubt, so he thought it wouldn't hurt to make a bet with Sadie. He'd already called Percy. He would be on his way.

Nico started the process, making the offerings and chanting and stuff. He was so engrossed he didn't hear Percy come up to him.

"You called?" Percy said.

"Yeah. Look Percy. I... I don't know what you'll think about this. It's not even my idea. She..,she wanted me to." Nico stammered. He had no idea how Percy would react to this.

He was confident at first, because Annabeth was never wrong, but now, seeing Percy in front of him, he was starting to doubt it.

"Nico, what are you talking about?" Percy asked.

"Look." Nico pointed towards the pit. A rather foamy figure was walking towards them. As it came closer, as it's features became clearer, Nico heard Percy let out a loud gasp.

"It...it...couldn't be. Is it..." He trailed of as it, more likely she, came closer. Percy sank to his knees.

"Annabeth." He whispered.

"Hi Percy."