son of hades · shadow magic · percy jackson · angst · grief · protective · vulnerable · dark fantasy · romance
The Underworld's gloom swallowed the quartet as they sought Hades' blade. Suddenly, shadows coalesced into monsters, forcing a desperate brawl. Luck turned cruel when a beast's strike grazed Will's neck. Panic seized Nico's features, his eyes wide with terror. He lunged, catching Will before gravity claimed him, hands frantically checking for a pulse, praying the light hadn't left his eyes yet.