The Solace-di Angelo Chronicles

Huh...Onyx has Two Dads

May, 2026

Alice Goodmen's POV:

Nico has been acting differently for the past few months.  Whenever I talk to the others about it they say he looks the same.  However, something is bothering him I can tell.  The bags under his eyes are very pronounced, the way his dark eyes are always moving, as if he is expecting something to attack him.  The way he fidgets with his skull ring more frequently, whenever I try to engage a conversation with him he looks distracted.  When he picks Onyx up he ushers her away as fast as he can.

I'm waiting for the kids to come out when Nico approaches me.  "Alice" he starts.  "I have a favour to ask of you." I nod for him to continue.  "I have to go help my dad on Friday, so I was wondering if Onyx could go home with you and stay till about 7:30."  "Of course she can."  I responded.  "Okay, there are a few things I would like you to do though" he continued.  "Don't let her go outside and make sure she only speaks English.  My husband is going to pick her up whe-" 

"Husband?"  I interrupted.

"Yes"

"You're gay?"

"Yes but that's really not important right now."  I blush slightly of embarrassment.  "as I was saying he"ll pick her up when he gets off work.  He's a tall blue eyed blond with a skull tattoo on his bicep which he should show you.  Only then should you let him in the house."  

I was shocked to say the least but Nico looked dead serious. (Hehe) "And if he doesn't?" I asked scared to know the answer.  He handed me a piece of paper and said. "Lock the door call these numbers and hide out of site.  If they knock down the door go hide with your family.  DO NOT bring Onyx with you.  I would hate to be the one responsible if your family got hurt." 

I gulped and nodded.  "Why is this necessary in the first place?"

"I got in with a rough crowd when I was a teen and they've been seen close to here.  I can't be too cautious."

With that the bell rang, Onyx ran up to her father and they walked away.  Leaving me to wonder what on Earth did Nico do when he was younger. (If only you knew)   

Friday, Onyx POV:

For the last three months monsters have been reforming faster and attacking more.  This has all the demigods on edge, especially the ones that lived though the previous tragedies.  More unclaimed demigods are getting killed and camp half blood has monsters roaming outside the barrier 24/7.  Papa and aunt Hazel are going to the underworld today to see if they can find out what's going on.  New Rome decided that everyone who leaves must have a weapon with them.  So I was given twin daggers that were charmed (by Lou) into bracelets.  Papa really started worrying after Daddy was attacked by a cyclops on his way home from work.  (Through he defeated it easily using his ultra-sonic whistle to stun it then stabbing it with an arrow.) I'm going to Claire's house today until Daddy picks me up on his way home from work.  Daddy and Papa both went over the emergency plan at least 100 times.  The way I understand it is if a monster breaks down the door start stabbing.

Claire's POV:   

It's first period, Onyx and me are sitting at our desks.  

"What do you want to do tonight"

"I don't know, dance?"

I laughed Onyx is a really good dancer.  Probably the best in our class.  "Class no talking. Get back to filling in your maps." the Teacher says, oops.

Time Skip.......................................

Me and Onyx head out to meet Mommy, it's almost Mother's Day and I made a really special card for her. (Remember those days?) "Hey girls" she says. "Ready to go?" We nod and hop in the car with Josh.  As we're driving I think of something.  "Hey Onyx" she looks at me.  "When am I gonna go to your house?" She shrugs.  "Claire" Mommy scolds "I'm sure Onyx will invite you to her house when she's ready."  With that the conversation is dropped.

Once we reach the house I lead Onyx to my room and tell her what I'm planning on doing for Mother's Day.  "What are you doing for Mother's Day" I ask.  

"Nothing, I don't live with my mom."

"You don't?"

"Nope"

"Oh, i'm sorry I didn't know."

"It's okay I like my family just the way it is."

Will's POV:

I drove to the Goodmen's house to pick up Onyx.  Work was tiring as usual.  There's always something to do (which makes sense cause I'm an ER physician).  However no matter how tired I am I can't help but worry about Nico and Hazel.  There was a New Prophecy spoken about a year ago and as all demigods know that is never a good sign.  As I get out of the car and knock on the door.  A woman answers the door.  "Mrs. Goodmen?" I ask.  She nods so I show her my skull tattoo.  As soon as I do that she relaxes and invites me in.  "Will Solace-di Angelo" Introduce myself.  She nods and before she can say anything Onyx runs to me and shouts "Daddy!"  I pick her up in my arms.  "Someone's excited to see me" I laugh.  "Of course I did!" she says hugging me.  A girl who I assume is Claire comes down the stairs and looks at Onyx and I with a confused face. 

 "I thought your dad had black hair" she says to Onyx. 

 "He does" she says helpfully while developing a mischievous grin on her face.

  "So this isn't your dad" 

 "This is my Dad"   

"What?"

"They're both my dads"

"How?"

"They're married"

"Why?" I could tell Claire was getting more confused by the second Onyx was having a lot of fun with this. While  Mrs. Goodmen and I kept having to stifle laughs.

"Because they love each other" 

"Like my mommy and daddy do?"

"Yup"

Claire thinks about this new information. "But I thought you need a mommy and a daddy to have a baby?"

"You do I'm adopted"

"Like a dog?"

"Like a dog"  At this point I started to laugh.  "Onyx we should really go now.  Go get your stuff and say good bye."  I said putting her down.  She got her things said good bye to Claire I thanked Mrs. Goodmen then we left to go pick up Cayden and see if Nico and Hazel have any news.