"I'm sorry Nico, but you refuse to be accepted in either camps I have no choice." Nico just glared at his father Hades. "And why is that a problem? Can't I just stay in the underworld?" Hades sighed. "The longer you stay here, the farther you fall from the real world of living. I want you to live and have a happy life. Even if it is impossible for any of my children to be granted happiness..."
With that Nico shadow traveled out and to his new school. Here we go again.
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Nico was sitting by himself during lunch to try to keep himself hidden. It was working so far. Surrounding yourself in shadows was a surefire way to keep from being noticed. Even the annoying girls who had been following him finally gave up. 5 minutes left. Great, he would soon relax.
He heard someone sit next to him. Dammit! The period was going so well! But still there was no way in hell this guy would see him anyway. He was astounded when the guy said, "hey, Nico is it?" Nico looked behind him and then back at this mystery boy. "Were you talking to me?"
The kid rolled his eyes. "Is there anyone else sitting at this table, death boy?" Nico gave him his best death glare. "First of all don't call me that. Second, don't you have something better to do?"
Instead of answering his questions , much to Nico's chagrin, the kid responded, "I'm will. And I'm going to WILL you to smile!" Then he laughed at his own stupid joke. Nico just stared at him. This guy was just way too happy. It really pissed Nico off. "Oh by the way, I came here to ask if you had a science fair partner yet." "Partners are only optional, right?"
"Yeah but..." Will sighed and then pouted. "I really want to work with you. Pleeeeeeeeeease?" He begged. Normally Nico would have just shrugged him off and walked away, but will was too annoying.........and possibly cute. Nonononono shut up di Angelo. You cannot possibly like him.
"He looked up at will. "Fine sunshine. I'll work with you. But you'll be doing all the work and I'll be asleep. Deal?" Will grinned. "Deal!" What is wrong with this kid? "We're going to be the best of friends!" Will cried and pulled him into a bone-crushing hug. Nico immediately retaliated and pushed him away. "No hugs."
         "Your no fun." Will pouted. Nico growled. Would anyone miss him if he went missing?
         "Let me get my things." Nico picked up his stuff including his Stygian iron sword. He noticed Will's eyes flicker down to it and quickly turn away. It was too quick for Nico to know if he actually saw through the mist. But he's mortal. It's not possible, unless... Nico shook away his thoughts. He looked up at Will. "Ready to go?" He asked.
         Nico shrugged. "I guess."