Whoa, said Nico as he climbed off the bus. Is that a climbing wall?Yeah, I (Percy) said.Why is there lava pouring down it?Little extra challenge... - Percy
It’s not mind-reading,’ she said. ‘Not even an empathy link. Just … a temporary wave of exhaustion. Primal emotions. Your pain washes over me. I take on some of your burden.’Nico’s expression became g...
Nico’s anger turned as cold and dark as his blade. He’d been morphed into a few plants himself, and he didn’t appreciate it. He hated people like Bryce Lawrence, who inflicted pain just for fun.
The Underworld had no mercy. It only had justice
You will suffer, son of Hades!’ What else is new? Nico thought.
She’d felt more pain from Nico in their brief connection than she had from her entire legion during the battle against the giant Polybotes.
I'm scared, Nico mumbled. He was fiddling with something—a little metal toy soldier of some kind.Stop talking! Dr. Thorn said. Face me!
I will see you again,’ Hades promised. ‘I will prepare a room for you at the palace in case you do not survive. Perhaps your chambers would look good decorated with the skulls of monks.’ ‘Now I can’t...
He scowled at Jason. And please, I don't like being touched. Don't ever grab me again.
You know what would help this boy? Demeter mused. Farming.Persephone rolled her eyes. Mother-Six months behind a plow. Excellent character building.
Hazel frowned. Why that one?You don't see the ghost? Frank asked.Ghost? Nico asked.Okay... if Frank was seeing a ghost that the Underworld kids couldn't see, something was definitely wrong.
Think long and hard about how you proceed, Nico di Angelo. You cannot lie to Cupid. If you let your anger rule you... well, your fate will be even sadder then mine.
Nico drew his sword. His smile was even more unsettling than his scowl.Underground, he said. My favorite place.Underground was Jason's favorite place.
Yeah, well, Nico said, not giving people a second thought…that can be dangerous.
Yeah, okay. But, Nico, you choose how to live your life. You want to trust somebody? Maybe take a risk that I'm really your friend and I'll accept you. It's better than hiding.
Who wants us? Bianca demanded. Because if you think you'll get a ransom, you're wrong. We don't have any family. Nico and I— Her voice broke a little. We've got no one but each other.
No,’ Nico said. ‘Getting a second life is one thing. Making it a better life, that’s the trick.’ As soon as he said it, Nico realized he could’ve been talking about himself. He decided not to bring th...
Where are you taking us? Nico said.You should be honored, my boy. You will have the opportunity to join a great army! Just like that silly game you play with cards and dolls.They're not dolls! They're...
We need music, Nico said. How's your singing?Um, no. Can't you just, like, tell it to open? You're the son of Hades and all.It's not so easy. We need music.I was pretty sure if I tried to sing, all I...
This did not seem to reassure Nico.I don’t like being in the dark, he muttered.An odd complaint for a child of Hades, but I understood what he meant.
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