Fear struck Nico as he looked around the isolated camp. No one was around. Every demigod managing to camouflage into strange places, hiding for the lives.

No one had died yet. (By the hands of demigods that is. The gods killed about 30% of the camp already. . .)

No one had even sighed in relief.

And all Nico could force himself to do was think. Think long and hard about the day this all was said as he hid in the shadows. Just thinking about what lead up to this ultimate death sentence. . .

"Good morning campers!" Chiron called out as mobs of demigods entered. Their orange shirts the same ugly, blinding color they always were.

Only the Apollo cabin was alert and awake at this hour. The sky dimmed and the air still a bit chilly.

As the groups quickly dissolved and joined their correct tables, Nico couldn't help but feel weird.

It was like something was going to happen. . . His gut twisted in knots. He glanced at Will, the blond smiling happily. He felt off.

The last time he had had this feeling, he got Hazel out of the Underworld. So maybe it was a good thing? Ignoring his feelings, Nico quickly decided to sit down next to Will.

"Hey Angel!" Will said happily. Nico gave a small smile back. "Hey sunshine." He greeted, his plate filling up with 2 pancakes and a small cup of raspberries.

"Glad to see you're eating today."
His boyfriend commented, arm over Nico's shoulder. It seemed almost natural, like breathing or blinking was. Nico quickly sunk into the touch. Shifting to fit better, avoiding elbowing Will in the ribs.

Nico rolled his eyes, but gave him a short reply.

"Yeah yeah. Anything else, doc?"

Will, satisfied with the door portion, shook his head. "Wait." Nico paused, looking at Will.

"Get some water. Don't want to be dehydrated!"

Nico sighed but quickly got some water.

"Happy?" Nico questioned as he took a sip.

Will nodded.

"Very."

Nico popped a raspberry in his mouth. Will taking a sip of coffee.

Chiron got up from the table, watching the demigods chatter away.

"Attention!" Dionysius screamed.
Silencing the half bloods.

"Given the circumstances, the gods need a new Olympian." Chiron announced the the crowd.

"Therefore," he stated.

"We shall have a series of deathly games. The last demigod standing wins the title as a new god or goddess, as well as to be an Olympian!"

Everyone was silent.

Until Nico reacted.

"W-what?!"