Shelter

Nico has everything he's ever wanted, so why is he complaining? After Gaea's defeat, he's settled into a routine, trying to find a place for himself at camp. But Nico can't ignore the feeling of unease that he keeps on getting, and feels more alone than ever with the Seven moving on with their lives, seemingly without him. When Leo Valdez returns to camp, Nico is hesitant about becoming attached, even when circumstances drive the two together.After a painful breakup with Calypso, Leo Valdez quickly returns to Camp-Half Blood, intending to restart his demigod life. There, he runs into Nico di Angelo, the only member of the Argo II still at camp. Maybe it's because he feels unwanted by everyone, or maybe it's because Nico is like a tough video game to beat - but Leo finds himself caring way more than he should.With both demigods struggling with their own insecurities, the last thing they they both need is a dangerous quest to save the world. At the same time, maybe it's exactly what they needed.Set after six months after Blood of Olympus, in a universe where Trials of Apollo doesn't take place.[discontinued]