### **Chapter 5: Moments of Clarity**
Salve Readers !! First off, let me apologize for the delay in getting this chapter out to you. I know you've been eagerly waiting, and I'm truly sorry for the wait. Things took longer than I anticipated.
But, good news: the chapter is finally here! I hope it was worth the wait. This one was particularly fun to write, especially with the electric shock and the chaos. Note-: the chapter has been left at a CLIFFHANGER.
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Nico's POV:
Nico started his morning with a quiet walk around the camp. The air was crisp and the birds were just beginning to stir.
He missed Hazel and the other Romans, but appreciated the peace of the early hour.
As he made his way to the dining pavilion for breakfast, he noticed Percy and Jason weren't there, which struck him as odd.
"Where's Percy and Jason?" Nico asked as he approached Annabeth and Piper sitting together and chatting.
"They went out early for some camp-related duties." Annabeth replied. Piper added "They should be back today itself."
Usually, they were the loudest at the table. As he settled into his meal, Will approached him with a smile.
"Hey, Nico, I was wondering if you'd like to help out in the infirmary today? We could use an extra pair of hands."Nico nodded, feeling a warm flutter in his chest. "Sure, why not? It might be good to keep busy."
Before leaving for the infirmary, Nico went straight to Annabeth and Piper.
They'd sure know where the two have gone. Oh Gods, they might be planning some secret prank. He thought .The last time they did something , the whole camp had been wet by mistake, of course, as they'd stated. They'd used their powers to create a surprise "elemental shower" with dyed rain over the camp.
"Where's Percy and Jason?" Nico asked as he approached Annabeth and Piper were sitting together and chatting.
"They went out early for some camp-related crucial work, that's what they told us." Annabeth replied. Piper added "They should be back by dinner."
Oh, We're safe. He thought. Sending Percy and Jason together for camp related work. Oh no, That could mean their might be another threat rising.
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Will's POV:
Working alongside Nico in the infirmary was a pleasant experience. Will watched as Nico carefully organized supplies, his brows furrowed in concentration.
Will couldn't help but admire his dedication. They moved in sync, handing each other bandages and salves, sharing stories in between.
"Did you ever think you'd be doing this?" Will asked, passing Nico a roll of gauze.
Nico chuckled. "No, not really. But it's kind of nice. Different from the usual fighting monsters."
Will smiled, feeling a strange comfort in their shared task. "Yeah, it's nice to do something that's purely about healing for a change."
Throughout their time in the infirmary, small gestures spoke volumes. Will would check on Nico, ensuring he wasn't overworking himself. Nico, in turn, helped Will with heavier tasks.
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The Sunlit Stars
FanfictionAfter the Giant War, Nico di Angelo struggles to find his place at Camp Half-Blood. Will Solace, the ever-cheerful son of Apollo, makes it his mission to help Nico heal, both physically and emotionally. As they navigate through, an unexpected bond...
