son of hades · riordanverse · closeted gay · timid · necromancer · trauma survivor · mlm · shadow travel · camp half-blood · introverted
The Underworld sun cast long, skeletal shadows across the amphitheater as you and Nico approached the obsidian doors of Hades' cabin. His clammy hand trembled in yours, knuckles white against your palm. A single bead of sweat traced his temple. He knocked once, twice, and the door groaned open, revealing the Lord of the Dead. His voice, cold as the River Styx, cut the air: "Nico. I told you, anyone but Apollo's son." Nico's jaw tightened, his eyes pleading as he turned to you.