NICO'S POV

Nico grasped Nightmare tightly. He didn't know when he'd come up with the name, he just thought it was fitting for a description of his life. The word "Nightmare" truly

Ambrogio laughed again and hissed, showing off his huge fangs. Nico gulped but stuck his ground.

He wouldn't be scared of any other vampire. After all, all he had to do was duck away from the fangs.

But Artemis had blessed Ambrogio with the speed and strength of a hunter. In this battle, there would be no such thing as ducking. He would have to trust his wits on this one.

"Perchè dopo di me? Ci sono probabilmente una tonnellata più semidei là fuori," Nico said. (Translation: Why are you coming after me? There are probably a ton more demigods out there.)

Ambrogio smirked. "Tu sei la preda più facile, Nico. Si è rotto e perso. Facile preda di Ambrogio."

(Translation: You are the easiest prey, Nico. You are broken and lost. Easy prey for Ambrogio.)

Nico narrowed his eyes. This vampire knew his past. That wasn't good.

Ambrogio continued, "Ho sentito molte storie di te, Nico. Tua sorella e li tuo amante senza speranza. Perchè non mollare adesso?"

(Translation: I have heard many tales of you, Nico. Your dead sister and your hopeless lover. Why not just give up now?)

Nico lashed out with Nightmare but Ambrogio jumped back easily.

"Non ho mai arrendo!" Nico roared.

(Translation: I never give up!)

Nico swung up with Nightmare, and Ambrogio wailed in pain. The son of Haded had sliced off one of his fangs.

While Ambrogio was howling in pain, Nico grabbed the tooth and slipped it into his pocket. He was sure vampire teeth would have some use.

"Do not forget that I am immortal. You cannot kill me," Ambrogio hissed in English.

"No, but I can suck out the very thing that makes you alive. Your soul," Nico growled.

"You have forgotten that Hades has my soul," Ambrogio laughed. While the vampire was distracted, Nico thrust his sword into his stomach.

"If Hades really had your soul, you would be dead. Say arrivederci!" Nico said with a smirk. (Translation: goodbye!)

"N-no!" Ambrogio gasped. "H-have p-pity!"

Nico laughed cruelly. "Not a chance."

Then, Ambrogio melted into a pile of golden dust.

"Serves you right," Nico growled.

The son of Hades turned to the door to Ambrogios office and opened it. He walked back into the classroom and went back to his seat.

"Why were you in Ms. Davis's office?" a girl whispered.

"Huh? Who's Ms. Davis?" Nico asked, confused. The girl rolled her eyes.

"Our English teacher. Duh."

"Oh, uh, yeah. Right," Nico mumbled.

"She needed to talk to me about something."

The girl nodded then turned back around to face the front of the class.

Just then, a lady with auburn hair and glasses came out of Ambrogio's office.

"Well then class. Let's get started..."

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By the time the day was over, Nico felt dead. He was completely exhausted from all that he'd been forced to learn.

Nico grabbed his books, put them in his backpack, then trudged to the front of school.

"Hey! Emo kid!" Nico turned around to see three tall kids walking toward them, fists clenched. He remembered them from class.

"What?" Nico asked grumpily.

"What do you make of this, queer?" Ugly #1 asked. He held up a paper that was probably once homework. Only on it was a message: Have a nice day! -Nico di Angelo.

That was Ambrogio's revenge. Getting beat up by some mortal kids that he couldn't harm.

"I-I didn't do that! Someone framed me!" Nico said desperately.

"No chance kid."

Then, Ugly #2 and #3 picked him up.

"Put me down!" Nico screeched, pounding on their backs. They simply laughed and continued walking.

The 3 brutes took him to the baseball field and put him down. Then, they started punching and kicking him.

All Nico could do was curl up in a ball and wait for it to be over.

"BOYS! WHAT ARE YOU DOING?" Someone yelled.

Thank the gods.

The 3 uglies spun around and ran for their lives, leaving Nico behind.

Just as he blacked out, he felt someone pick him up.

-•-•-•-•-

The next time Nico woke up, it was in a hospital. He knew because he'd been to hospitals many times before because of bullies.

Next to his bed, he was able to make out Percy sitting in a bed, anxiously tapping his foot.

"Percy?" Nico rasped. The son of Poseidon jumped up and wrapped Nico in a hug.

"I'm so so happy you're okay!" Percy exclaimed.

Nico smiled. "Me too. I couldn't bear the thought of being without you."

Percy started. "Jessica and Caleb had to go a little while ago, but she wanted me to give you this."

Percy handed Nico an envelope. It was a letter from Percy to Nico.

Nico opened it and read:

Dear Nico,

No problem about saving your life. I care about you too much to let you die :).

Anyways, we can visit Hades soon. Maybe on Saturday?

Iris Message me as soon as possible. I need to ask you something...

Infinite love,

Percy xx

Nico stared in awe at the letter, too dumbstruck to react.

"Percy. Come here," Nico said quietly.

Percy walked over, terror in his eyes.

"Nico? Did I do something-"

Nico desperately crashed his lips against Percy's. Percy reacted immediately, kissing back hungrily.

Nico thrust his hand into Percy's dark hair and pulled him closer.

Percy moaned against Nico's mouth but pulled back.

"Hang on," he panted. Percy got up and grabbed something and hung it on the door.

"Perce, what's that?"

"A do not disturb sign. Wouldn't want to get interrupted."

"Percy sei così caldo," Nico breathed. (Translation: Percy you're so hot)

"Whatever you just said, it had better have been 'do me now Percy' because I wasn't planning on just kissing you," Percy said seductively with a wink.

"You have no idea how bad I want you to," Nico said.

Percy crashed against Nico hungrily. Percy licked Nico's bottom lip, begging for entrance but Nico denied.

"Patience il mio amore," Nico said hoarsely. (Translation: my love)

Percy laughed. "Okay. Not until you're ready. Now get some rest. I'll be here when you wake up."

Nico nodded drowsily, then passed out.

The only thing he dreamed about was Percy.

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Yaaaaay PERCICO SCENE!!! ❤️

I hope you liked it. I'm rubbish at writing... Stuff like that.

If you want smut, you'll have to ask for it. It won't be in this one. Prob the sequel. Sorry.

Anyways, gimme dat feedback and keep an eye out for Breaking Through the Night!

Until next time,

-Callie