Ready Set Go *rewritten*

Chapter 2 ~ Take Me Away

      What if the person you loved, loved the person you used to love? Well that's worse that Tartarus, Nico could prove that. Nothing in his life could have saved him from the sheer amount of heartbreak he felt when he saw Percy and Jason. It felt like someone punched him and he stumbled into a rack of shields, knocking it over. Jason dropped Percy but it was to late. Nico turned and ran. He didn't know what to do. He heard Jason call his name and stutter about how he didn't know what he was doing but Nico just kept running.

        Then he started to cry. The ghost king was a strong person but that didn't stop him. Once he started it was like a tidal wave. He hadn't actually cried for months. Everything he went through had built up and now it was spilling over. He ran until he got to the Apollo cabin. He ran through the door and looked around, barley making out a familiar face through his tears. He ran into the arms of Will Solace, burring his head into his shoulder.

        Will, surprised jumped when the small boy hit him, but after realizing the state he was in asked the people in the cabin to leave. After they did he simply held him. He sat him down and let him cry, whatever he needed Will was there for him.  Nico looked up at him after a few minuets.

        "You promised you would take me away, do it now, please." He begged. Will was confused for a second but then remembered.

        Will had been in the infirmary for hours. Who knew a flu epidemic could make him so busy. A small tap on the door made him jump; he turned around and saw Nico. He smiled and walked over to him. A Pepsi was in Nico's hand and he let a tiny smirk cross his lips while giving it to him.

        "Why thank you." Will said taking a gulp. 

        "What are you doing here?" He asked looking the ghost king up and down.

        "I came to get my arms checked. They're starting to hurt again." Nico admitted scuffing his feet.

        "Damn ok. Set your shirt on the chair and hop up on the table." Will said looking concerned. Nico nodded and peeled his shirt off leaving his top exposed. Will blushed. Stop it. He scolded himself. He's your friend. So Will put on his doctor act and bent down tracing the scars on the small arms. They were getting infected. 

        "Shit." He hissed. Will hadn't noticed how close they were and stopped dead when he looked up. Their lips were inches apart and they were both silent. They didn't know what came over them but it was strong. The two kissed. Their lips seemed to be made for each other. Fitting perfectly together and moving in sync. The two were in heaven for a few seconds but then Nico came back to reality, and pulled away. 

        "I-I'm sorry I shouldn't have lead you on like that. I should just go." Nico rushed out getting up.

        "No stop." Will said pushing him down.

        "You came to get your arms treated and that's what I'm going to do." He stammered blushing. 

        "So basically all they are is infected thank the gods, so if you put this on twice a day for a week or so they should heal properly." Will explained, pulling a tube of ointment out.

        "Ok thanks. Um, how much should I put on?" Nico asked looking down. He hated being in awkward situations and he wanted to get out of this one fast.

        "Just a thin coat across the whole bicep. Oh, and if you do like weight lifting that will help to." He added. Nico nodded and shuffled out but was caught by Will.

        "I know you don't like me and I don't know why. If it's someone else or if you don't like guys, I don't know and don't care but if you ever need something I will be here. Just promise me if you need to diapear you won’t do it alone." Will said and walked through the other door way.

        Will looked down at the broken boy in his arms.

        "Why? Why do you want to go?" He asked stroking his hair.

        "He doesn't love me anymore." Nico cried clinging to Will harder. Will sighed. The one thing he couldn't heal was a broken heart. 

        "Oh honey. Who doesn't love you?" He asked, getting angry. Everyone knew he was fragile. Who would dare hurt him?

        "Jason!" Nico yelled, pounding his fist into Will's chest. Jason Grace was a fucking traitor. It took all of Will's power not to jump up and confront him right then and there. He held Nico tighter.

        "Just take me away. Please." Nico pleaded again.

        "Ok. Where ever you want to go." Will said after a few seconds of silence.

        "We'll sneak out tonight because your to weak to shadow travel. Go pack a bag but try to keep it small." Will whispered, kissing the top of Nico's head and pulling away so he could see his face. Nico's eyes were puffy and he was still sobbing.

        "Don't leave me alone. Please I don't want to be alone I'm sick of it." He said gripping to Will's sleeve.

        "Ok ok, shhhhhh, I'm here and not going anywhere. Let me pack and then we'll go to your cabin, ok?" Will asked smiling at Nico. The ghost king nodded and trailed Will as he packed, keeping a tight grip on his wrist. 

        Will had studied physiological breakdowns and knew that Nico was having a bad one. His mother had abandoned him, his sister had left him, and his dad had never liked him. All of these things, adding in all of the times he was hurt by someone he loved, made a perfect mix for abandonment issues. The son of Hades had simply been strong for to long. He had finally broken. 

        After his bag was packed Will lead Nico out of the cabin, avoiding any big crowds. It was dark by now so it was easy to sneak to cabin 13.

        "Head on in and pack. I'll be right behind you, I need to get us some other things before we can leave. I'll be back in 10 minuets or less. No longer I promise." Will smiled patting Nico on the back and made sure he got to work before heading to the weapon storage. He snuck two daggers, a bow, and a quiver. Will already had the medical supplies he needed so now all that was missing was money.

        He snuck by the Hermes cabin and went to the back. A small flowerpot was overturned and Will smiled sadly. Some of the kids were excellent thieves but couldn't hide it for shit. He slipped his hand under the pot and pulled out $500 or so. Not to shabby. He looked at his watch. Shit he was already gone for eight minuets. He jogged back and knocked on the door. It opened quickly and he was swept inside. 

        All together they had a total of two bags, four weapons, and $500 to supply them for however long they needed. This was going to be an adventure. The two somehow got out and made a run for it. It was only a matter of time until people started looking for them. Will hoped it was enough time for Nico to heal. So with the camp behind them Nico di Angelo walked side by side with Will Solace. This should be fun.