The Long Road Back || closed || praetorofthetwelfthlegion
Nico was exhausted.
He'd shadow traveled as far as he could without exerting himself too much, but only got he, Reyna, and Coach Hedge as far as the French countryside. The Athena Parthenos and her three companions erupted into the light, and Nico just barely managed to keep himself from falling onto his face. He slipped out the harness he'd made, a cold sweat on his forehead and his whole body trembling.
"Sorry--tired." He managed, taking in a deep breath and resting heavily against the giant statue. He fumbled with his sword as if he meant to draw it, help defend their prize.












