Solangelo - Percy Jackson one shots

Capture the Flag

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Nico ran as fast as he could through the trees. His armour was heavy and he was pretty sure the werewolf claw marks had reopened but he barely noticed with all the adrenalin pumping through him. The blue plume on his pitch black helmet stood out in the dark and he sighed frustrated. Why has Percy chosen such an obvious colour for his capture the flag team?
"Corpse face!" Someone hissed from behind him and he turned to see his fellow team-mate, Will Solace. He was punting slightly, trying to catch up with Nico. Spending most of his time cooped up in the infirmary meant Will hadn't worked out in the couple of weeks since the war against ol' dirt face and he was a little out of shape. Not that he looked it. It was only because Nico had spent almost every second since he was released from the infirmary working out. Nico let out a small chuckle as Will caught up.
"Don't say a word sunshine!" Will whispered before Nico could even open his mouth. Nico smirked and shrugged before pointing forward through the leaves of the tree they were hiding behind.
"The red flag is just up there." He whispered. Will pressed close behind him to look and Nico suppressed a shudder.
"Now what." Will's lips were right next to Nico's ear and he had to hold back from shoving him off. Not only did he hate physical contact but it was Will and he was trying to stop a crush before it began. Will was not making this easy.
"Well, you could cause a distraction while I go in and get the flag then I could sha-" Will cut him off.
"No! No underworld stuff!"
"Oh c'mon! It's been two weeks!" Nico replied, exasperated.
"No! you're lucky I'm even letting you fight." Nico sighed heavily then looked back at the flag. Except his view was blocked. He slowly looked up to see Clarisse standing over them with her (new) spear pointed at their faces.
"If you're trying to be quiet, keep your voices down!" She smirked and Will moved back a little grinning sheepishly.
"Death Boy?" He mumbled, putting his hands up.
"Mm?" Nico hummed in response, keeping a careful eye on the spear tip.

"Plan B! Improvise!" Will suddenly swung his bow up and round, knocking Clarisse's spear out of the way. Nico shot out from his crouch and took off running towards the flag. The other guard raised their sword but Nico already held his Stygian iron blade to hand and it took barely a second to disarm the inexperienced new Ares camper. He chuckled slightly at their shocked face and grabbed the flag. Will was struggling (since he was more of a healer then a fighter) so he sprinted back over and used the tip of the flag like a battering ram to shove Clarisse out of the way. Will helped him regain his balance and together they ran back towards the creek and the rest of their team. He jumped and dodged campers but several opposing team mates stood in his way.
"Nico, no!" Will tried to yell, grabbing Nico's arm. But Nico was already at the shadows of a tall tree. He took a deep breath and stepped through, taking Will and the flag with him. The second they stepped back into the sunlight, Nico collapsed and the flag clattered to the ground, capturing everyone's attention. The majority of their team began cheering while the seven [A/N - in this one Leo came back within a week of the war with Calypso] and Chiron ran over. Will glared at them until they stepped back and started checking Nico's vitals. The second he knew that Nico wasn't about to die on him, Will stepped back to let Chiron look. He was worried out of his mind for the son of Hades.
"He should be fine, he just needs rest. I suggest you give him a little unicorn draught and take him back to his cabin." Chiron instructed and Will nodded and scooped Nico into his arms.

The second the smaller teen was cradled against Will's warm, broad chest, he stirred.
"Unngh..." He groaned and opened his eyes. The trees above his head were moving and he could see the firm shape of Will's neck and chin, accompanied by the light glinting off of his shaggy blonde hair. Nico breathed in deeply and closed his eyes, trying to keep the image in his mind as he blacked out. Nico, for once, didn't dream of much. Only of darkness with a warm light that he was following through the gloom. It felt like mere minutes later when he awoke. It was still dark and he was curled up in his bed in his cabin. His sister was asleep in her own bed on the far side of the room and there was an empty chair pulled up next to his bed. The light in the bathroom was on. Nico yawned and stretched. He checked the clock on his bedside table. 3:42am. He cringed slightly away from the harsh light as the bathroom door opened.
"Neeks?" Will's soft voice whispered. Nico nodded and stretched again, popping his cramped up back.
"Hey, Solace. What're you doing here?" He replied. Will stared at him for a couple of seconds before storming across the room and wrapping him in a hug.
"Don't you ever do that again! You were asleep for three weeks! Three weeks Nico! I thought you'd died! I thought the shadows had taken you!" Will sobbed into Nico's shoulder and Nico patted his back awkwardly. A small light turned on on the other side of the room.
"Will?" Hazel groggily sat up, rubbing her eyes.
"What's goi- oh! Nico!" She shot up and ran to Nico's side, joining in hugging him.
"We thought you were in a coma. Will's had to feed you with these tubes. She pointed to the far side of Nico's bed and he noticed the wires that were strung up, ready for use in the day. Will pulled away, desperately wiping his eyes and started checking that Nico was okay, his doctor skills checking in. Hazel disappeared and returned a few minutes later with the rest of the seven, Reyna, Cecil and Lou Ellen - whom Nico had been spending time and becoming friends with. After everyone woke up a little and expressed how happy they were that Nico was okay, Will shoo'd them out, insisting they could see him in the morning after they all woke up and Nico ate. Everyone chuckled but complied, Hazel even disappearing with Frank. Nico smiled slightly and slumped back on his pillows.
"Will?" He asked quietly.
"Yeah?" Will asked as he carefully closed the cabin door.
"Why were you so upset over me not waking up for ages. I mean, I get the others, but we hardly know each other and.." he trailed off as Will offered him a weak smile.
"Truthfully? It's because I care about you. You're my friend. And... hearings kinda the only thing I've got. I'm not the best fighter and my singing's mediocre at best so I put everything I've got into my ability to heal, to help. When I think I've lost someone despite doing all I can it just really gets me down, you know? It makes me feel like my best isn't good enough." Will explained quietly, sitting next to Nico on his bed. Nico blinked for a second then smiled.
"Now you're the dense one! You are the best healer at this place and if you can't save one its because they are beyond saving, not because you're not good enough!" Will chuckled slightly and wrapped Nico into a hug.
"Thanks, death boy." He mumbled and Nico was going to retort but he heard Will's breathing even out and slight snores escaping his lips.
"You're welcome, sunshine."