Hello everybody c: This is my first Percy Jackson fanfic. I just got the idea from... Well... That doesn't matter really. cx But I hope you guys enjoy this story. (: The story will be told from Nico and Percy's P.o.V.(no slash) If any of you want pairings, just let me know. That's all for now. Enjoy. (:

Percy leaned back on his chair with his arms crossed over his chest as he stared out the window. Listening to music in his geometry class. Leaves swirled around the air as the breeze blew them in every direction. Clouds were beginning to gather in the sky and little rain drops began hitting the window. One following another and another. Percy watched as the rain began to pour down just slightly heavier and the rain drops raced down to the bottom of the window.

It was already last period of the day and he was not so excited to go home at all. He knew what was waiting for him and he was not very eager to get home to his step-father, Gabe, at all. Yet there was nothing that could freeze time to prevent him from having to go home. There was only 10 minutes left for the final bell and that would seal his fate for the rest of the day. There would be no turning back and of course he had to be there in time because if he wasn't... That would never help his situation anymore than he would want it to.

" Percy Jackson." his teacher, called out.

Percy's gorgeous Sea Green eyes met his teacher's dark brown ones. He stared up at her blankly.

"Yes, ?" he muttered trying hard not to sound annoyed, pulling out his ear-buds.

"May I remind you still need to pay attention in class?" she said bitterly.

"Yeah, whatever." Percy went back to looking out the window as if it were more entertaining than the woman standing before him. He inserted his ear phones back in. Take it from Percy to choose the window over the angry teacher before him.

"Percy." she said in a steady voice.

But the green-eyed boy refused to meet her gaze. He blinked without any expression and just began nodding his head to the rhythm of his music.

The teacher decided that one student was not worth disrupting the lecture and walked away. What her problem was? Percy didn't know or care. He had good grades in all his classes. Straight A's and B's in fact. So, he didn't really understand why she would always get on his case for the littlest things.

"Hey, Percy." A boy leaned in from the chair next to him to whisper.

Percy didn't hear due to the fact he was listening to his music pretty loudly.

"Percy!" whispered the boy a bit louder and tapped his shoulder.

Percy's head snapped to meet the gaze of a younger looking boy, about the age 14. The boy was thin and pale with raven colored hair and eyes so dark they were practically black themselves. He was thin, but still had the figure that proved he was at least capable of throwing a punch or two. Not as well built as Percy the Junior though. The boy wore black v-neck revealing a bit of his chest and black tattered jeans with a chain hooked onto his left side. He had a skull ring on his right ring finger and a few black bracelets on either of his wrists.

"What's up, Nico?" Percy remove his music once again, this time more happily.

"What are you doing after school?" the boy smirked.

"Uh... Just going to go home and do some homework, why?" Percy examined him carefully.

"Well, I was thinking we could go get a bite to eat. I mean it's been a while we hang out after school." Nico said looking a bit upset.

"Sorry little cousin. Can't. Got a ton of work to do and Mr. Galvez will have my head on a platter if I don't do the project due tomorrow." Percy said. Though it wasn't entirely a lie. The project was due tomorrow, but Percy had already finished it... He just knew he had to get home or Gabe would be extremely furious with him... And that was never a good sign.

"What about tomorrow?" Nico tried to reason. "Come on! I'll buy!"

Percy shook his head giving a slight chuckle. "Oh, Nico. You and your bribing ways... I'll see what I can do."

"Awesome." Nico chuckled and leaned back into his desk continuing the assignment.

Percy really loved spending time with Nico. Nico was his cousin and he'd always been there for Nico whenever he needed him. He remembered how devastated Nico had been when he had found his sister, Bianca, had passed away in a car accident. Ever since then... Nico had taken in this hole entire new Gothic style. Percy thought it actually went pretty well with him. Or maybe it's just the fact that he had gotten used to seeing him dress that way. Nevertheless Percy loved his little cousin and though Nico had a point: they didn't spend much time together. Percy didn't really have a choice. If it weren't for Gabe he would be with his cousin and friends all the time.

Percy was putting in his ear-buds back in his ears when his heart sank at the sound of the mechanical bell. It rang three times signalling that school was finally over. Most students would be happy to go home, but Percy was not included among that group. He hated going home... He really did.

He slipped on his black backpack and began heading towards his locker.

He reached his locker in the second floor. He reached up turning the knob to his combination.

5...36...6...

He pulled the handle up and opened his locker. He inserted his Geometry textbook and shut the locker behind him. Quickly making his way towards the school main gates. Just as he was exiting he saw the entrance wasn't crowded as it normally was. Had he taken that long? No, he doubted it. He knew he couldn't afford to waste any time... So where was everybody?

"FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT!" cheered on a crowd.

Percy made his way immediately towards the source of sound. Making a right turn he saw an enormous crowd of kids surrounding what seemed to be a couple of kids. Two kids on the rim of the circle were holding down a raven haired boy dressed in black...

Oh no...

Percy made his way towards the group quickly and saw a blonde boy with spiked hair rolling up his long sleeves getting ready to punch the boy being held down.

Percy stepped in breaking the fight and stood between the blonde boy and the raven haired boy. The blonde boy immediately froze in his tracks.

"What do you think you're doing?" Percy glared down at the boy who reached to his shoulders.

The blonde boy only stammered backing away and decided to run off. Percy turned to two boys holding down Nico and they pushed him to the ground running in the opposite direction. Nico got up on his knees standing and wiped a bleeding cut on his lower lip on the left corner with the back of his right hand.

The crowd had already split and left the two alone. Nico grabbed his black backpack and swung it onto his right shoulder. He only glared at the floor.

"You okay?" Percy asked examining his younger cousin.

"I'm fine." Nico said in a low voice angrily.

"What happened?" Percy began to walk forward with his cousin.

"He just came up to me and decided that I was to Gothic for his pleasure and rammed his fist into my face." Nico fiddled with the ring on his finger. "This sucks." Nico let his hands fall.

"Nico, you gotta learn how to stick up for yourself." Percy was one to talk. He couldn't even defend himself from- "You can't let them continue pushing you around. I can't be there to protect you all the time. They could get you when I'm not around."

"I know how to defend myself." Nico said seriously "It's just I'd prefer not to waste my time with them. Just cause I'm Freshman... Pfft. I'm capable of kicking their asses any day."

"Hey, watch your language." Percy chuckled.

"Yeah, mom." Nico said promising with a slight chuckle.

A beeping sound came from the wrist watch on Percy's wrist. His stomach dropped and heart sank...

I'm late...

"H-Hey, listen Nico. I really have to go catch you tomorrow." Percy said rushing on ahead. "B-Bye!" He took off running at an incredible speed leaving Nico behind.

Percy felt his heart pounding against his chest as his feet slammed against the pavement underneath his feet. Breathes coming out short and quick from running for so long. Before he knew it he was outside his apartment doors and he came to a sudden halt. He took in a deep breath before running up the stairs and down the hall. He stared at the door knob and felt his heart threatening to leap out his chest from sudden fear.

He gulped and reached a shaking hand to grip the cool metal handle and closed his eyes tight. He turned the door knob and walked into the apartment regretfully.

He entered the door and closed it behind him and flinching at the soft click.

"You're late." said a voice from the living room.

"Y-yeah... I-I'm sorry." Percy didn't move from the spot where he stood. "I-I got caught up on some trouble after school and-"

"Come here." Gabe said angrily, but with a steady tone.

Percy felt his legs shaking as he took his first step forward and his other leg following the other. He walked into the trashed living room seeing his step-dad, Gabe, the man he hated most, sitting on the couch holding a beer can in his hands.

"Closer." Gabe said with a fake smile.

Percy's head fell and knew he was in trouble. He knew he was going to get it now. He took steps closer until he was in front of of Gabe.

Gabe set his beer can aside on the side table and stood up slowly.

"Why are you late?" Gabe said angrily.

Percy knew he shouldn't answer. It was in his best interest to avoid any verbal contact, because he could say something to piss him off even more.

"Answer me!" Gabe shouted making Percy flinched.

"I-I-I... Nico got i-into some trouble and I-I had to help hi-"

"Bullshit!" Gabe shouted and slapped Percy across the face making his head jerk to the right.

Percy raised a hand to his burning cheek. Gabe took a fistful of his dark hair into his hands and tugged extremely hard. Percy resisted the urge to yelp. His face only inches from Gabe's.

"It is in your best interest to tell me the truth." Gabe growled.

"It is the truth." Percy said in a low trembling voice.

Gabe released his hair and said "I gave you a chance... You still don't even try in telling me the truth."

Before Percy could protest any further Gabe rammed his fist into Percy's other cheek and Percy fell to his knees. Percy felt Gabe ram his foot straight into his stomach knocking the air out of him. Just as quickly as the air left it had come back and Percy inhaled deeply. Gabe grabbed another fistful of the green-eyed boy's dark hair and pulled him to his feet.

Percy gave a low scream that was cut short as Gabe clamped his hand over the teen's mouth.

"Shut it." he whispered menacingly. "It'd be best for you to do so."

Percy was dragged down the hall and into his room. Gabe shut the door behind him and dropped Percy to the floor. Percy hit his head against the solid floor. He felt Gabe run his foot into his back and Percy cried out. His head began to spin as Gabe continued. It seemed ot be going on forever, but before he knew it Gabe pulled him up by the collar of his shirt.

Gabe stared into the green eyes of Percy and said "It'll be worse next time. You hear me? You worthless piece of trash?"

Gabe pushed Percy onto his bed and walked out slamming the door behind him.

Percy lay on his bed feeling his entire torso throbbing in immense pain and head ache. At least he'd only have a few bruises... nothing that bad. Normally he'd end up with broken bones, but today he was lucky. Maybe Gabe was in a good mood? Whatever it was Percy was just thankful he'll be living to see tomorrow.

Though it did mean he'd have to come up with another lie to not worry his friends. He could say he... fell down the stairs? No, he'd used that one twice already. He could say... He had a rollerblading accident? No, that was last weeks excuse. he could say he... clumsily ran into a... wall?

It was only a matter of time before Percy had fallen asleep trying to think of an excuse. He was lay on his bed sleeping a bit uncomfortably and had nothing, but nightmares all night... Of that one night... The night his mother had passed.

To Be Continued...

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