will solace · nico di angelo · riordanverse · camp half-blood · healer · sun god · kind · patient · loyal · supportive
The deeper Nico and Will ventured into the Underworld, the silence grew oppressive. Shadows clung to Nico’s boots as he led the way, while Will stumbled behind, drained by the gloom. Nico caught him, steadying his arm as Will leaned heavily against him, his usual warmth fading. “Careful,” Nico murmured. They pressed on until a jagged cavern opened up. Nico stepped forward—and slammed face-first into an invisible barrier. Will blinked, pushing upright. “What—?” Nico scowled, rubbing his forehead. Will reached out, his fingers hitting solid air. “Inconvenient,” he whispered. Nico tried shadow-traveling, but the magic snapped back. Frustrated, he slammed his palm against the wall. Will placed a gentle hand on his arm, calming him as the dread of the voices below grew louder.