AN: Yeah, another fanfic. Sorry, I couldn't resist! Plus, this is what people have been wanting! So here it is! And no updates until I get five or more reviews!

THIS IS IN A UNIVERSE WHERE TRIALS OF APOLLO WILL NEVER TAKE PLACE! Post Blood of Olympus. I started writing this before TOA was announced, so, yup.

Summary: Will never expected to be leading a quest to find the spirit of Delphi. But things happen, no matter if you want them or not. Now, Will is leading Lou Ellen, Cecil, and Nico (who insisted on coming) into the unknown dangers. But how can they succeed when one of them is foretold of their death?

Pairings: Solangelo, Loucil

Warnings: Language, minor suggestive themes later, BoO spoilers, violence.

ON WITH THE DISCLAIMER!

Sadly, I am a noodle girl and not Uncle Rick. All characters belong to him.

Will certainly never expected to be in this situation.

It had been a month since the Giant War. Both camps were still recovering, but they were doing well. Actually, they were doing great, considering the trauma the demigods had been forced to suffer. But Camp Half-Blood's campers were slowly healing, physically and mentally. Quite often, though, in times of peace and tranquility were when most things tended to get shaken. It all started when Will woke up. Literally right off the bat, dammit!

The son of Apollo awoke to a loud honk. His blue slid open in confusion at the noise, his senses slowly coming to. He could hear his cabin-mates all grumbling and groaning as they awoke from happy, content, warm sleep.

What the Hades?

Another honk was to be heard from a distance. It was strange, a mortal car shouldn't be able to cross the barrier, and the sound would be muffled if not drowned out if it wasn't directly in camp. Will huffed as he glanced at the alarm clock that was on his bunk's nightstand.

5:00 A.M.

Why, Zeus?

Will yawned deeply as he sat up and clumsily untangled himself from his sheets and blankets. He blindly fumbled for the light switch (Perk of being counselor: full control of light switch). A chorus of complaints arose as he flicked on the light and squinted against it's sudden appearance. Usually they would have been on nerve and reacted immediately. But, as stated, things were better. The guard wasn't as high, and if it was a monster, the guard would've raised the new alarm the Hephaestus cabin had installed.

"What's going on, Will?" One of his siblings, Kayla, demanded in a groggy voice. Will stretched quickly and began to shuffle through his drawers, the light helping to chase away his sleepiness. He thought a moment before responding. "I think there's a car here."

A loud snort was heard from Austin, another one of his siblings. "Duh," he yawned as the cabin began to follow Will's example and dress, gaining speed by the moment. They were all rushing as they heard another loud honk, this time drawn out for a few seconds. Then there was a pounding at the door.

"Coming!" The blonde teen scrambled over to the door as he attempted to pull on his jeans and button them as he opened the door. It swung open as he finished and began to pull on his t-shirt, chest being bare from his sleep. "Would you put some clothes on and get out here, now?" The voice was familiar and slightly embarrassed.

Will stared at the son of Hades with a small, lopsided smile. "Yeah, what's going on?" He questioned as he leaned back in to grab his bow from where it was leaning against the wall and gesture for his siblings to speed things up. Nico frowned grimly and cast his gaze away. "It concerns your cabin. Go to the Big House's council room, once you're done. We finally got the idiot to stop honking and go in," he muttered the last part as he turned away. Will stared after him in confusion as he jogged towards the Big House, falling in step beside Jason Grace.

The teen ran a hand through his blonde hair before sighing and turning to face his cabin, whose occupants were now all dressed sloppily, but dressed nonetheless. They all smirked at him and a couple made kissing motions with their lips. Will rolled his blue eyes and gestured out. "We need to go to the Big House. Follow me, and don't shoot unless ordered," he said authoritatively. He'd learned to be stern and collected to be taken seriously.

Victoria giggled and glanced down pointedly. Will stared at her blankly before realizing with a blush his pants had fallen down to his ankles. Yeah, what was that about being taken seriously?

One belt later, the Apollo cabin was racing across camp. Everyone was now more or less unwillingly awake. The Apollo cabin usually woke at six to be greeted by the sun, but five was crossing a line. Will noticed that a few other camp councilors were rushing towards the Big House. The Apollo cabin sped up a big as Will moved to jog beside Lou Ellen, the daughter of Hecate. She gave him a grin and a nod as they both jogged, not wasting their breath on speaking.

Lou Ellen was one of Will's closest friends, along with Cecil and Nico. With her tan skin, dark eyes that always held a mischievous sparkle in them, and short brown hair that almost reached her shoulders and was streaked with purple around the front of her side bangs (or whatever they're called. Will didn't care, nor know), she was definitely pretty, but she looked like one of those rebellious teenagers off cliché movies.

Though she was pretty, she was not to be messed with. Will grinned a bit at the thought of her pig balling anyone who dared to flirt with her. She was the one who did the flirting. Tough as a nail, he reflected as the two and the Apollo cabin slowed. He'd thought it was strange, he was the only one who was told to bring his cabin, but Lou Ellen offered no explanation. As they approached the door, a grim Nico opened it swiftly, still wearing that frown.

Nico put a hand on Will's chest to stop him after Lou Ellen entered. "Leave the rest of your cabin out here. Just you, Solace," he instructed. Will couldn't fight off a nervous smile, but a smile nonetheless as he waved off his siblings. Nico was slowly getting more comfortable with contact, so long as you didn't just suddenly touch him. The two entered, Nico closing the door behind them.

Will paused midstep in confusion at the very unmanly sobs that immediately were heard as Lou Ellen opened the door to the conference room. All the cabin counselors were sitting around the ping-pong table with crackers and cheez-whiz, the usual serious meetings. But an extra chair was being taken up by a guy who looked to be in his late teen years. He was sobbing into his arms, only his toned, tan arms, blonde hair, and sleeveless red shirt visible.

Will stared in shock. He'd recognize this man anywhere, even in his teenage form. "Dad? I mean, Apollo?" He rephrased his question, knowing Apollo hated being called dad. It made him feel old. But he didn't even reply, just sniffled. Jason coughed awkwardly from his spot beside the god and slid him a tissue. Apollo slid a hand out, pulled the tissue in, and blew his nose before lifting his head.

His face was red and puffy as he dabbed at his tears to dry them. He sniffled as he attempted to speak. "This sadness is taking away from my hotness!" He wheezed in a shaky voice. Sobs wracked his shoulders as he blew his nose once more.

Will didn't know what to say. He took pride in being the son of Apollo, and now the god of the sun was reduced to...this. Chiron sighed from where he stood, stroking his beard in thought. "Take a seat and we may begin," he said absent mindedly. Apollo suddenly stood and made a dramatic stance Will thought simular to Zac Efron in that meme.

"Like doves in winter

My sadness will still prevail

I am very sad."

He spoke in a whimper, then slowly sat back down, calming a bit. "At least my haikus are still amazing," he sighed. Will hesitantly took a seat between Jason and Lou Ellen. As soon as they sat, Chiron pounded his hoof against the ground. The room quieted down.

What's going on? Why is Apollo not on Olympus?

"Now, as you all know, Apollo has been in trouble with Zeus-" Chiron was cut off by a sob. He waited patiently for him to quiet down. Then the centuar cleared his throat and continued. "He has chosen a punishment that Apollo has received twice before. Apollo is being forced to live on earth as a human," he explained.

Will gawked with wide blue eyes. "But, thats not fair! We need him, he's the god of so many things!" He shook his head urgently. "This isn't right..." He frowned. Lou Ellen put her hand on his shoulder. "For once, I agree with the medic. We need all our gods now. We're recovering from a war, they help keep the peace," she insisted.

Chiron didn't miss a beat. "Zeus has taken over his role until the punishment is over. The punishment will only be over when the spirit of Delphi is found. She is missing, and Apollo is being held responsible," he finished. A stunned silence. Then every demigod began talking at once. Chiron banged his hoof harder, and Will's ADHD made him wonder if it ever hurt. They all quieted down as Apollo stood up again. "We need heroes to find it! It could be anywhere!" He wailed.

"Not exactly," the voice of Nico di Angelo spoke up. Will and everyone else turned to stare. He could see Nico waver under all the gazes, and he silently willed him to continue. Nico cleared his throat awkwardly."Spirits do have limits. They can travel, but slowly. And most intelligent spirits that are not supposed to be free steer well clear of any Underworld entrances. So that rules out some places, including New York," his voice was soft but firm, as if to assure everyone he knew exactly what he was talking about. Will didn't doubt him.

His feelings about the Ghost King were mixed. Nico had a temper, was moody, and tried his best to push everyone away. His trust had been betrayed too many times. But he was actually really kind. He always used manners, refused to treat the dead badly, and did what he believed was right, even if he had to suffer. Plus, he'd kill Will if he knew he thought this, he was kind of adorkable.

"That's a start," Jason smiled, the scar on his lip curving into a crescent. Travis paused his conversation with Miranda Gardiner, (most likely asking about Katie, who was gone for the school year) to nod and put in his two cents. "That only leaves, like, half the world!" He grinned. Nyssa rolled her eyes. She'd taken over the Hepheastus cabin since Leo had disappeared. Will refused say died, because Nico had said his death felt different, and reported no signs of him in the Underworld.

"We need a quest!" Apollo insisted. Chiron shook his head. "It's too soon after the war. Not to mention, we must have a prophecy for the quest to be successful-" he began, but was interrupted by Piper. "Wait! Sorry to interrupt, but just maybe...Ella could have possibly memorized the one we need?" She suggested.

Will nodded slowly. This could work. He honestly wasn't excited for whoever had to go on a quest so soon after the war. "Whoever leads the quest would have to travel to New Rome to see Rachel and Ella, but we should try it, but shouldn't we choose who goes first?" He asked. That was what always happened. Apollo nodded and laughed with sudden glee. "You're right! Will Solace, my son, will lead this quest! Any objections?" He smiled a dazzling smile. No one answered. Will gaped. "What? But I-" he began to protest.

"Perfect!" Apollo sighed. "Now let's pick out your quest partners and go see that magical red harpy!"

And that was how Will Solace found himself leading a quest.