Makin' a movie on the couch with a flip phone,
Just like you, like I,
Like fingers in your mouth,
Up on the sun,
Playing drums with a bleached bone,
Just like you, like me,
Like everybody else

- Harlem, New Politics

c h a p t e r 1 0 : n i c o

(Warning: Attempt of suicide, strong feels contained in this chapter)

Tears streamed along the boys ashen face as he trudged through Camp Half-Blood with a limp, lifeless body. Will Solace's body. Campers were unaware of Nico's circumstance until Jason noticed Nico's presence. He waved effortlessly when Nico stumbled from the sobbing causing Jason to dash from his former actions. A gasp escaped his mouth when Will's pale body came into view. Jason was followed by the Stolls, Piper, and Jason's sister Thalia who must have been visiting. Nico screeched weeps as he laid himself over the dead figure. The blood from the wound had dried while Nico shadow traveled them.

Normally conjuring that much dust required an incredible amount of energy, but it was Will. he was worth anything. Nico and Will has just had their first kiss, and here he was, draped over Will's body. Another blood curling scream erupted from Nico's lungs, by now everyone had gathered to either begin grieving or choking sobs. That's why I should have died, Nico thought, because people cared about Will and people loved him... no one would have cared about me.

The stomping of hooves echoed until they paused in front of Will's figure. Nico lifted his head to meet eyes Chiron who was faking an expression. He was dying internally. He'd lost too many campers to monsters or quests. No one deserved this life, let alone this death.

"Hannah," Chiron's voice was jagged, "will you please escort Will Solace's body to the infirmary to run some final tests. Then please inform his mother along with the campers in your cabin. His dedication will be held tonight. Anyone who wishes to speak for this loss, may feel free. Dismissed."

Heart pounding, Hannah approached and attempted to lift Will's body when Nico clawed for him back. "No! He's mine! Leave him be!" hopeless tears flooded from the Italian's face.

"Nico, I must take him. It's my orders." Hannah attempted once again, this time successful when one of her brothers aided in carrying his body.

Jason leaned over to place a hand on the son of Hades. Nico nudged him off then stomped back to the Hades cabin. Jason didn't follow but raced in the opposite direction to gather with the crowd searching for Piper. The Italian sighed as he slumped against the door of his cabin when he let it all out.

Tears after tears crashed against his face. He'd already lost Bianca, now he lost Will. Was there anything more dreadful that could possibly happen to him? Was this what complete loss felt like? Why couldn't he just die? Nico pushed from the floorboard then started hacking aft his walls with punches and kicks.

Grunts and groans came from his frustration and energy except he continued. Blood was flowing from his knuckles as blisters formed as well as dents in the wall. Why did he let this happen? It was all his fault. If he hadn't have taken off because he was a coward Will Solace would be alive. Perhaps even his. Now if mother will never be able to see him again, his siblings, or his friends. The world would be better off if they didn't have screw-ups like Nico waltzing around. After all, he was the reason that everyone had to go and save him months earlier.

Your always in the way.

Who do you think you are?

Perhaps it's all been his fault.

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"Can we please not talk about this ri-" Jason couldn't finish his sentence because Nico leapt from the top bunk. His neck caught around the blank sheet that was knotted to the ceiling fan. Tears were splashing into the ground while he attempted to hang himself. Piper screeched placing her hand over her mouth from behind him while Jason rushed to ascend his legs, causing Nico to hack for air. Campers began rushing in with Hazel and Frank in lead.

Hazel dropped into the floor digging her nails into her hair while Frank aided Jason in removing Nico from the bed sheet. They placed him into the floor to help him intake oxygen once again. Hazel's weeping became the only sound as Jason shoved campers away before closing the door. Piper was stone was Jason allowed the tears to begin to fall.

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Nico's attempt of suicide hustled around the campers fast. He'd never thought he'd seen the campers chat about him so much. Maybe he should have tried this earlier. After the incident, Jason explained Hazel and Frank's arrival. Jason had informed them that Nico had been struggling with the recent loss of Will Solace, so they agreed to come visit.

Later, Piper called Percy and Annabeth to head to camp also. They didn't arrive till hours after Nico's incident. Chiron assisted in the matter by assigning Nico to the infirmary for a few days, to take some rest. Of course, the only thing on his mind was Will. Sometimes he'd be interrupted in his infirmary room and expect blue eyes and blonde hair to push through the door, but only Hannah came.

All of his friends came to visit often, sharing stories that were shifting through camp. Percy, Annabeth, Frank, and Hazel told Nico of their wonderful time away. They all kept a smile on their face, but deep down, Nico was aware of their true pain. Pain he had brought them.

After several days, Nico seemed to forget about Will. After all, what's the use? He was soon admitted from the infirmary and continued his daily routines around the camp. Acting as though nothing had ever happened. Everyone and a while a silent tear would fall, just to recall a memory, but Hazel was always there to sweep it away.

One afternoon, Nico was listening to Annabeth and Percy bicker about something while chewing on a ham slice. He began to eat regularly, mainly because it eased Hazel's worry. It made her happy. She could pretend that nothing happened for just those tiny moments. Nico played along.

"Oh please," Percy scoffed, mid bite into a pizza with blue pepperoni's, "I gave up immortality for Annabeth. That's more than you've ever done for Piper." Percy continued munching on his burger smirking a little when Nico noticed Jason's face. Piper giggled a bit before planting a gentle kiss on Jason's kiss.

"Jason, how about you tell our friends what your dad mentioned the other day while we were preparing to make statues for more of the minor gods and goddesses." Piper suggested before ruffling Jason's hair with her fingers.

Jason relaxed and said, "My dad is offering to give all six of us prizes for our bravery during the war. He said that our help was greatly appreciated so he'd like to bless us each with a wish. Anything you want, besides the world or the human race. Nothing over the top is his only request."

"Understandable," Aannabeth replied.

"Nico," Jason shifted towards the young son of Hades. "since Leo won't be joining us"--Jason almost choked out his food trying to get through those few words--"my father agreed that it would only be fair to offer the last wish to you."

Nico's friends eyes gleamed with satisfaction. The only thing he wanted back was Will... wait...  "Do you think he'd bring back Will?" his heart leaped with joy at the thought of the son of Apollo wrapped in his arms again, dazzling with his blonde hair and blue orbs.

Everyone turned to Jason who returned a guilty expression, "Sorry, Neeks. That's out of my dads hands... That's something you'd have to bring up with your dad." Nico's heart plummeted to his chest in distress. His father had always been so particular about that type of thing. He'd never let it pass. His father loved watching over souls, and he was bound to the Fates. That wasn't going to go down well with them.

Then something crossed his  mind. Perhaps it was one of the most absurd ideas he'd ever had but it may just work. With enough convincing and pleading he'd be sure to get Will back this way. After all, Nico was in love. He wasn't afraid to admit it. Will Solace would be his, even if he had to rip out his soul and give it to Zeus.

"How soon are we getting our wishes?" Nico wondered, his mind racing with his new found idea."

a/n

Well, I've managed to post a chapter. This chapter was posted the other day but for some reason it was only available online... Who knows? Btw, I'm aware that I'm a horrible person because I can't mange to post anything. Urgggggg!

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