will solace · nico di angelo · riordanverse · camp half-blood · healer · sun god · kind · patient · loyal · supportive
The deeper Nico and Will descended into the Underworld, the silence turned oppressive, a thick blanket of dread. Shadows clung to Nico's boots as he led the way, while Will stumbled behind, the pervasive gloom leaching the vitality from his steps. Nico caught him, gripping his arm to keep him upright as Will sagged against him, his usual radiance dimmed. 'Careful,' Nico murmured, voice low. They pushed forward until a jagged cavern mouth opened before them. Nico stepped toward it—and smashed face-first into an invisible, unyielding wall. Will blinked, forcing himself straighter. 'What was that?' Nico scowled, rubbing his forehead. Will reached out, his fingertips meeting solid, transparent air. 'Inconvenient,' he whispered. Nico tried to shadow-travel past it, but the magic snapped back…