TW// su*c*de, su*c*dal thoughts

Nico POV

Do you remember?

It was the day after Hazel's birthday, also known as the day Bianca di Angelo died.

When we used to laugh and cry?

Nico di Angelo, Bianca's little brother, was sitting on top of a cliff, overlooking the ocean as waves violently crashed against the rocks at the bottom.

And do you remember?

Tears slid down his cheeks, as he contemplated jumping, just to see his sister again. He had Hazel now, and he loved her to bits, but it wasn't the same. She'd be fine without him. But Nico wouldn't be fine without Bia.

When we dreamed of things, and places to go?

He and Bia had dreamed of buying their own place once they were of legal age, settling down. That would never happen, now. For both of them.

We stand together, and forever.

Nico stood up. One step, and he'd be with Bia again. One step, and they'd be together. Forever.
He was about to step when he felt a warm hand on his shoulder.

Hold on, be strong...

"Nico?" Will asked, pulling him back from the edge and into his chest. Nico buried his face in Will's orange camp half-blood shirt, inhaling his sweet scent.
"Will..." he choked out.

Things will be just like they used to be...

Nico felt Will's strong arms wrap around him in a warm, comforting embrace. "Shhh... you're okay, love. Let's go back to Camp, hm?"
"N-no... no more..."

In the time that was before.

Nico pulled away from Will and moved closer to the edge.
"Nico, don't do this!" his love pleaded, and Nico's heart seemed to shatter all over again as he jumped.

Will POV

Just in a moment...

Will was filled with unspeakable grief and horror as Nico stepped over the edge of the cliff.

Life flashed before our eyes.

"No!" A cry rang out, and Will turned around to see Percy a few metres behind him with an outstretched hand.

And in that moment...

He watched as Percy ran towards the edge of the cliff, not at all surprised when Jason quickly appeared behind him. The son of Jupiter did not hesitate to jump after Nico, using the wind so he didn't free fall.

Innocence was drawn from beneath our feet.

It was all Will could do to watch in horror. Nico was gone. He hadn't been able to save him. Will fell to his knees, no longer able to keep himself upright, and let loose a guttural sob. "N-Nico... no, my love, no..."

I'll be yours forever after.

He looked up, tears blurring his vision, and saw Percy. Sweat beaded on his forehead, and he seemed to be moving his arms around.
"Can you lift him?" He called down the cliff, and Will frowned in confusion.

Hold on, be strong...

There was a rumbling sound, like a lot of water rushing, not unlike the sound one might hear before a flood. A burst of darkness appeared, as if there was fighting over the edge of the cliff. Hope surged in Will's chest. Had... had Jason managed to catch Nico?

Things will be just like they used to be.

"Percy," Will called, his voice wobbling, "What- what's going on?"
"Shhhh..." Percy hissed in pain as another flash of darkness hit his arm. Very faintly, the words "just let me go!" Could be heard.

Where we belong...

All of a sudden, Jason came shooting up with a thrashing Nico in his arms. He stumbled into Percy, and both demigods collapsed from exhaustion on top of each other. Nico, however, was still awake. Though Will wasn't sure if he'd use the word 'conscious'. Darkness was shooting out from the son of Hades, who was sobbing and thrashing on the dirt.
Will was quick to run to him, fighting back sobs of his own. This wasn't the first time he had dealt with Nico like this, though he hoped it would be the last. He gathered the boy in his arms and sang softly the song of Apollo, a healing incantation used to soothe hysteric patients. It worked, and Nico was soon sobbing softly into Will's chest as he stroked the boy's back.
"I love you, Death Boy. No matter what."
"I- I love you too, Will."

In the time that was before.

(A/N) ok so I didn't use the whole song for this part because it didn't really fit but yeah hope you enjoyed!!