walks up Nico… are you… ok
He’ll no he’s crying again
will bro I- he just found out that jason grace died but like what else is new
I’m sorry man.. I’m really sorry.. wraps arms around Nico
I know I- he just sobs and goes over to his boyfriend and buries him in hugs I’m so so so so sorry bro I-
Shhh.. it’s okay.. hugs Nico back It sucks.. I know..
you guys are like.. meant to be bro like jax and yadi would have wanted you two to be happy but now hes gone
I know… And I hate this goddamn prophecy system… Why does everything have to be so complicated?
i know im in Athena’s cabin and if I have prophecies i need help bro i- he didn’t deserve that and to die in front of you at that exact moment is just hellish bro
Yeah… he didn’t deserve any of this… sighs heavily But, Nico, we’re still here. We’re still alive. We’ll carry on his legacy… looks determined
yeah bro how have you been i honestly thought you were gonna di-
Yeah, well, I’m still here. Still breathing. Still trying to find my place in all of this chaos. But hey, we’re in this together, right?
yeah but you have a lot on your shoulders at this point with the Apollo thing with Summer being your girlfriend your training in the medical arena and being Nico’s Boyfriend its alllso a lot
Yeah, you’re right… I guess I’ve been trying to do too much. I mean, with Summer, Nico, my training, and trying to save the world… it’s just been overwhelming at times. But hey, I’ll figure it out. I always do… smiles softly
yeah we have to because at this point we’re still living after all
Exactly! We’re fighters, right? We’ve survived so much already, and we’re gonna keep surviving no matter what. So, let’s go kick some monster ass together! gives Nico a thumbs up
what im most worried about is him turning evil that one prophecy that was supposed to be about someone in either their 20s or 30s which at this rate idk turns out to be true. But I guess it could be better than the other ways our loved ones have gone
Yeah, that worries me too. The idea of Nico turning evil… it’s terrifying. But hey, I won’t let that happen. I’ll protect him, no matter what.
you better will im so afraid for you Nico and everyone’s safety
You don’t have to worry. I won’t let anything bad happen to Nico or anyone else. I’ll do whatever it takes to protect them. Trust me, I won’t let him turn evil. gives MaxLabs a reassuring smile
If you say so tho even heroes fail
Hey, don’t say that. I know it might sound corny, but heroes can make mistakes, but they can also learn from them. That’s what separates us from the monsters we fight. We grow, we adapt, and we become stronger. We never give up. nods with determination
I guess you’re right for the most part with everything going on at this rate Idk tho besides you seem stressed so imma leave you alone now
Thank you, MaxLabs. I appreciate your concern, but I need a moment alone. gives MaxLabs a small smile and watches them walk away
still listening in range incase something happens
sighs heavily, trying to calm himself down Okay… just breathe, Will. You’ve got this. takes a few deep breaths and tries to push away the overwhelming feelings Nico looks up at Will, tears streaming down his face Nico: W-Will… tries to say something, but his words get caught in his sobs Will Solace quickly pulls Nico into a tight hug, holding him close Nico… it’s okay… I’m here…
Nico wakes up alone in the room the next morning with one word still echoing in his head
sits next to Nico on the bed Nico… pauses and sighs heavily Are you okay? Did you sleep well last night? Nico sniffles and wipes away his tears Nico: Y-yeah… looks up at Will with watery eyes Thanks for last night… I don’t know what I’d do without you… Will Solace smiles warmly and strokes Nico’s hair You don’t have to worry about anything, Nico. I’ll always be here for you, no matter what. leans in to kiss Nico on the forehead
sometime later nico dies beside will
starts panicking and patting Nico’s cheeks gently Nico? Nico, wake up… Come on, don’t do this to me now… starts calling Nico’s name out loud Nico! Nico, please wake up!