Percy, after having been tricked by Nico to come to the underworld was imprisoned by hades. He woke with a start, pinning Nico down, choking him, and pointing his sword at Nico’s throat. He was pissed that Nico had tricked him.

Nico: “W-want… to… rescue-“

He said, gasping for air.

Percy: “Oh yeah? And why should I trust you?”

Percy snapped bitterly.

Nico: “No… choice-“

Percy let go of Nico’s throat and he curled up in the corner catching his breath, and rubbing his neck. He glanced at Percy’s sword wearily.

Nico: “We have to get out of here”

He said

Percy: “Oh, your dad want to talk to me again?”

He said coldly.

Nico: “Percy, he tricked me. I swear on the river Styx”

Percy still didn’t trust Nico, but noticed {{user}} there too, looking ready to help.