Once I finish this book I'm going to go back through and make things make sense. So for now just try not to think too hard about it.

For the other teams it's basically going to be random people and possibly OCs. Also...... I'm to deep in the voltron fandom, sorry not sorry for adding them in here lol

I'm writing this in a cabin with no internet lmao, it's cold and I can see my breath. I feel like Todoroki when he does that ice breath thing. Am I sexy yet lmao

I sat in front of my suitcase tossing in everything I'd need for the trip to New York. Will had texted us the list of everything we'd need, including dressy clothes for this fancy party they would hold. It seemed a little extreme for a cheer competition, but hey, free food.

The first day, Friday, would be the day everyone arrived in New York, and we'd get time to settle and maybe look around. All the cheerleaders were staying in the same hotel, so mingling was encouraged. Talking with people didn't seem like fun, but Will would probably chat with the other captains. The fancy mingle party was also being held that night. Saturday was when the competitions happened. Sunday we go home, and if all goes well, we celebrate.

I zipped my suitcase up and crawled into bed. My phone buzzed every 0.2 seconds with everyone blowing up the cheer chat. I muted it, not wanting to think about it until tomorrow. I hated to admit it, but I was nervous. Disgusting. Tomorrow I would have to get up early, so I shut my eyes, hoping for a good night's sleep.

***

Hazel didn't have to wake me in the morning, because a dumb bird chirped outside my window.

New York. The only time I ever leave the state is when we visit my grandma in Italy every summer. I had never been anywhere else, same with Hazel.

Speaking of which, Hazel had 2 bags by the door and a backpack on her. She was already ready to go where I had just crawled out of bed.

"Hurry up Nico! We need to leave in 10 minutes!"

I grabbed my clothes I had picked out. I've been really obsessed with E-Girl kind of clothes, so the outfit was striped knee socks, a black skirt, and a cropped hoodie. Since finding a secure friend group, joining the cheer team, and dating Will, I found myself having a bit more confidence in myself.

I struggled to get ready in the short amount of time, hastily brushing my hair and applying a little bit of make-up. I stumbled down the stairs with my bags.

"Okay I'm ready," I said.

Persephone popped out of the kitchen, "Bye kids! Have a nice time!" Persephone then narrowed her eyes with a sus look, "And no being alone with you boyfriends."

Hazel's eyes widened, "We're not going to do anything!"

"Are you sure? I just want you all to be safe."

"Yes, Persephone, there's no need to worry," Hazel assured her.

Persephone looked at me, "And you?"
I smirked and shrugged, "Maybe."

"Nico di Angelo," she sighed, shaking her head.

I laughed and Hazel and I left the house.

After meeting at the school then taking the bus in the airport, we boarded the plane to New York. I sat next to the window, Will sat next to me, and then Kayla was on his other side. It wasn't my first flight and wouldn't be my last (hopefully) so it was really nothing exciting. It wasn't Will's first flight either, but he still bounced on the balls of his feet as we waited in line.

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The hotel we were staying in was... large to say the least. People from other teams and guests who had come to watch swarmed the hotel. Our team gathered by some couches and Will whistled to gather out attention.

"Alright, we'll have 2-3 people per room, most rooms will have 2 beds but some might just have one. If you're not comfortable with who I put you with please come a talk to me."

Will read off the list of who was sharing a rooms. Naturally, he put us together, and then distributed keys aligning with everyone's respective rooms.

"Come on Nico, let's go see what the rooms look like!" Piper said, linking arms with me. Annabeth was on her other arm, both of their suitcases in her other hand.

"Where's your family?" Kayla asked, "I thought they were coming?"

Some families had accompanied us on the plane and some were staying in the same hotel. These families included Percy's, Lou Ellen's, Piper's, and Katie's. Only Percy's family was staying somewhere else.

"Wouldn't you like to know," Piper smirked, wiggling her brows.

Kayla huffed, "I was just wondering. Cause Lou's and Katie's are over there..." she waved her hand dismissively, "Nevermind."

I raised an eyebrow at the younger Solace's antics. I would say she was tied with Will on the strangeness level. I grabbed a hold of my bags and nodded to Will, "Let's go."

Will, Piper, Annbeth and I got into the nearest elevator. Just as the doors began to close, a hand stuck between the doors allowing them to open again. It was the Voltron team captain, Allura.

"Sorry for stopping you," she said, revealing her British accent.

"It's fine," Will said.

The girl nodded, "I understand you're the captain of Gods, yes?"

"Yep, and you're Voltron? I met two of your teammates at Semi-Finals, Keith and Lance I believe."

Allura grimaced, "Oh dear. I'm so sorry."

Will laughed, "Oh no they were good-"
Will was interrupted by someone kicking the elevator door back open. The girl was tall, fair skinned, and pink haired. Next to her was Luke.

"Hello!" the girl said, squeezing in with us.

Luke just gave us a cold look, his eyes lingering on Annabeth. Annabeth gave him an equally cold glare.

"I'm Laviana! I'm the captain of the Gazelles," she chirped, blowing a big pink bubble with her gum. Luke gave her a look of disgust.

"I'm Allura Altea, captain of Voltron," Allura said, offering her hand.

"Will Solace, captain of the Gods."

"Luke Castellan, captain of the Titans."

"Wow, a bunch of captains all in one place. Are you three as well?" Allura asked.

"No, we're on the Gods. I'm Annabeth Chase," Annabeth said.

"Piper Mcclean," Piper said.

"Nico. di Angelo."

The elevator doors closed and we began to go up. (if it's up then it's up-)

"You four know each other, don't you?" Laviana asked, geasturing to Luke,Will, Piper, Annabeth, and I.

"We go to rivaling schools," Annabeth explained.

"They're dicks," Piper added. Annabeth elbowed her.

Luke rolled his eyes, "You guys provoke my teammates."

I sneered, the memory of his teammates ganging up on Lou Ellen fresh in my mind. "You do realize existing and provoking are different things, right?"

Luke's blue eyes seemed to flash gold for a split second. He bared his teeth, "You all act so innocent, but every single one of you is fucked up."

I laughed, "That's rich, you're worse than all of us. So if I'm fucked up, then what does that make you?"

Luke's fist flew towards me, but before I could react it stopped inches from my face. Allura's dark brown hand held his wrist, her gaze fiery, thankfully aimed at Luke.

"Let's try not to lose before the competition even starts, because you'll certainly be disqualified for that kind of behavior.'' Her voice was cool and dangerous. With reflexes like that, she was someone who I wouldn't want as an enemy.

The elevator dinged as we reached our floor and the doors slid open. Luke's upper lip twitched in annoyance, the sound of the elevator disrupting his shock. He ripped her arm away from Allura's hand.

"That's where you're wrong. The competition has already started."

With that, he left, Allura's glare never wavering, boring holes into the blonde's back.

"Well fuck," Laviana commented, "Good to know which teams not to talk to."

Allura shook her head, long white locks waving with the motion, "You really shouldn't have been asking about things like that in the first place."

She left the elevator, Laviana and the rest of us leaving after.

"We're going to go find our room. See you guys later," Annabeth said to us, and we parted ways, Laviana walking the same direction, her strides long with her long gangly legs.

Will looked over at me, "Ready to go see our room?"

I smiled, "Yep."

It was room number #252. The floor was soft red carpet, and the walls were a pleasant cream hue. There was one large bed and a door that led to what I assumed to be the bathroom. Will set his suitcase and backpack down at the foot of the bed, and I followed the same motion.

"The dinner is in an hour, so we should get ready," Will said.

"Alright, you can shower if you want, I'm just going to get dressed out here," I said, unzipping my suitcase.

I had packed a simple back long sleeved dress and black flats for the dinner. Will had a black button down and black tie to match me. I brushed my hair until my soft waves were straight and glossy, except for a few strands and the curl of bangs I had. My hair was getting a bit past my shoulders, and I'd need to cut it back to it's usual length soon.

Will stepped out of the bathroom a while later, dressed and showered. He looked at me, his eyes traveling up and down, lingering on my exposed neck and collarbones.

"You look nice," he said finally, grinning toothily.

I smiled, "You do too."

He sat down on the edge of the bed with a sigh, "I hope everything goes smoothly tonight."

"Don't jinx it," I laughed.

I glanced at the digital clock on our wall. It was time to go down there. Will and I exited the room and made our way down, bumbing into Percy on the way. He had a navy blue blazer on over a white shirt.

"Who's going to be there?" Percy asked Will.

"The other teams, people's families, coaches, chaperons, and judges," Will replied, scanning the crown that was entering the building.

"Do you know who's going to be judging?" I asked.

"No, no one knows yet. I'm pretty sure they're going to be revealing the judges at the end of the party."

The three of us walked through the doors and into the elegant room. On one side there were tables lined up with food and drinks, and on the other people talked and swayed to the music. The room was bathed in dim yellow lighting, making everything seem like a dream or like you were looking through blue light glasses.

I spotted Piper, Drew, Annabeth, and Kayla by the food table. Annabeth wore a gray suit and Piper had a gray dress to match. Kayla's dress was long and the same green shade as her hair, which was tied up in a bun. Drew wore a long sleeved jumpsuit, her long black hair curled down her back.

"Want to go get food?" Will asked Percy and I.

"I'm going to go look for Jason, but you guys go ahead," Percy said.

Will and I walked over to the food table. "Who do you think is the judges?"

Will looked around, considering my question, "Hard to say, I don't recognize anyone."

I placed food on a plate, eyeing the spread. A few of the dishes looked questionable, but overall it looked good.

"I think one of them is her," a girl with a British accent said next to us.

It wasn't Allura, but a blonde girl in a deep red dress. She was motioning to a woman with black hair long down her back in a white dress the grazed the floor as she walked across it.

"Who are you and who is she?" I asked.

"I'm Sadie Kane, from the Sphixes," she said, offering her hand.

Will shook it, "Will Solace, Gods."

She smirked, "I know who you are, Will. And you're Nico di Angelo."

I rolled my eyes, "Someone did their homework."

"More like my brother did. He's over there," she said motioning to a guy with deep brown skin, sipping something from a glass by himself, "And yes, we're related. We just don't look similar."

"And who's the lady in the white dress?"

"That's Hera," Sadie replied, "She has to be a judge. Why else would she be here?"

"She's Jason and Thalia's stepmom," Will said.

"Huh, then maybe she isn't a judge."

"What teams have you met so far?" I asked.

"You guys, Hunters, and the Revelutionaries," Sadie said, :One of the Midwest teams still aren't down here though."

The squeal of a mic inturrupted our conversation. We all looked toards the source, where a woman stood holding a mic.

"Cheerleaders, coaches, friends and family. Please welcome to the stage our three judges."

Three people walked onto the stage, and the crowd clapped and cheered. The first was a pale girl with white blonde hair. Her ice blue eyes scanned the crowd, lips pulled in a straight line. Her dress was sparkly blue, giving her very much reject Elsa vibes. The next was a Native guy with brown skin, high cheekbones and long black hair. He smiled handsomely, his white suit complementing his skin well. The last was a woman with long, thick, brown hair and large brown eyes. She was beautiful, but looked very distant.

"Our first judge is Khoine, dancer, cheerleader, and internet sensation. Next we have Eros, a gold medal gymnast and coverboy. And lastly, we have the beautiful Psyche, Eros's wife. Please give a round of applause for all our judges."

We all clapped politely, and after it died down Sadie spoke.

"I'm going to go back over there... See you guys later," Saide said, leaving in the direction of her brother.

"Let's go talk to the girls about the judges," Will said, offering me his arm.

I took it and we walked to the four girls.

"I can't believe he's here!" Piper was saying, clapping her hands.

"Who?" Will asked.

"Our half-brother, Eros."

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