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Chapter 5, The Four Royal Realms (a Solangelo Summer story)

I was in the barracks talking to some of the soldiers with Ethan when Thanatos yelled for us. He seemed excited about something, but there could be countless things he is excited about. Ethan groaned beside me when he saw Thanatos and tried to hide behind me to spare himself. Some best friend.

“Prince Nico!” Thanatos grinned cheerfully.

I sigh and force a smile, apologizing to the soldiers. I drag Ethan to Thanatos at the entrance of the barracks. Thanatos looked at Ethan and sighed.

“Relax, Ethan, I’m here with news, not more relationship advice.” he rolled his eyes and then turned to me. I heard Ethan whisper a quiet ‘yes’ before he strode back into the barracks to his mom's office to probably hide from Thanatos’ annoying questions.

“What’s the news, Thanatos?” I asked, not even trying to hide my uninterest.

“The two oldest princes of the Sun Kingdom are here early. You’re father has asked that you go see them, also,” he grinned, “I’m pretty sure the blonde one, William Solace, has a crush on you. He seemed to brighten when your father mentioned meeting you early.” I shot a deadly glare at Thanatos.

“Don’t look at me like that. I’m only the messenger,” he held up his hands in surrender.

I sigh and drag my hand over my face in annoyance. “Fine, but Eros is my favorite now.” I stalked off to my room to put my sword away.

~~~

Once I was done throwing my sword on the ground, I didn’t even bother trying to clean up. I walked to Persephone’s garden and found two boys who looked nothing alike bickering about who had the better style. I mentally rolled my eyes but forced a smile as I approached.

“Hello gentlemen, welcome to Morte,” I said as nicely as I could muster.

The taller one with blonde hair, William, stopped talking immediately and looked at me. The shorter one, don’t know his name, pinched his brother in the arm, causing the taller boy to wince and kick the shorter’s foot. I clear my throat in a peaceful ‘stop acting like fools before I gut you both’ kind of way. The two stopped and bowed respectfully.

“Good morning, your majesty, it’s a pleasure to be here. Thank you for inviting us.” Will smiled at me and reached to take my hand and kiss my knuckles, but I forced it into a handshake.

“Pleasures all mine.” I gritted my teeth.

The shorter one looked at me as if confused and trying to figure out where a piece of the puzzle went. I looked at him and he spoke.

“You’re a lot prettier than I thought.”

I was caught off guard at that. I looked at William, and he shrugged with a smirk. I thanked him and learned his name was Lester. William- no Will, talked a mile a minute as he looked around at all the plants and started rambling about how he liked plants. I mumbled a reply as I showed them around the garden, and then we all made it to the pavilion where Hazel was waiting with lunch.

I sat next to Hazel and Will, and Lester sat opposite me. The lunch spread was normal for a picnic sort of thing, I suppose. We ate peanut butter sandwiches and fruit bowls with pink lemonade Pesephone made. I was halfway finished with my sandwich when Will started asking me questions once more. I sighed and answered them. Hazel kept giggling and making fun of me to my right. I kicked her under the table, and she shut up.

After lunch, Hazel insisted we go with her to ride horses. Fun fact: most animals hate me. Except dogs and black cats. I walked wearily to the stables alongside my sister. She nudged me in the arm and smiled reassuringly.

Will and Lester followed us into one of the stalls where two horses stood eating hay and chilling. I walked up to one of them, and the horse reared on its hind legs. I stumbled back and almost landed on my ass but two strong arms caught me and pulled me away. I looked up and was met with my blonde savior, Will. I jolt to my feet and step away from him, putting space between us. He smiled apologetically and rubbed the back of his neck.

“Are you okay?” his voice full of concern and apology.

I looked at the horse, then at him. I nod and mumble a ‘thanks’ before Hazel mounts her horse and offers me a hand. I shook my head and stepped back wearily as I stared at the horse. Hazel rolled her eyes. Will mounted the other horse, and Lester took Hazel's hand as she pulled him onto the horse.

I turn and watch as Hazel and Lester both go shooting into the fields on Hazel’s horse. I sighed and shook my head. Horses and I don’t get along much.

“Want a ride? I’ll make sure nothing happens. Promise.”

I turn to see Will offering me his hand. I look at him, my eyebrow raised in confusion. He was offering me a ride? He’s crazy if he thinks that horse is going to let me.

I shook my head, and he chuckled softly, and something inside me fluttered. What is happening to me? I looked up at him as he took my hand gently and pulled me onto the horse behind him. I clung to him in terror as he chuckled again. He patted the horse's neck affectionately, like the two hadn’t just met minutes ago. He hesitated and looked at me with a shy smile.

“May I?” I pointed to my hand where my arms are wrapped around his waist. I nod tensely, and he tentatively takes my hand in his and places my palm on the horse's neck. His larger, soft hand pressed over mine. I tensed for a moment until the horse whinnied. I eased a bit, and Will almost gave me a sunburn from his smile.

We didn’t go crazy and just trotted through the fields looking at all the fields of grapes and strawberries. I smiled a little, my arms wrapped around his waist to keep me steady as he chuckled and pointed out some dorky nature facts.

Why am I actually enjoying this? Shit. Snap out of it, Di Angelo. You have a war to prepare for. There's no time for these childish endeavors.

When we slowed at a cliff to watch the sun set over Morte, I looked over at him and saw him smiling as he basked in the gentle glow of the setting sun. I cleared my throat, catching his attention once more. He smiled at me and I tried to return it.

“So, we're kinda in the middle of a war.” I deadpan awkwardly.

To my surprise, Will laughed and nodded. Why is he laughing? It’s not funny that my kingdom is under attack. This prick.

“Yeah, I know. Piper told me.”

Oh. Well, that’s good to know. I clear my throat nervously this time, trying to force down the bile threatening to rise.

“Did she tell you we need help?” I asked, staring at the setting sun on the horizon.

Will nodded and played with a flower blooming next to him. ADHD huh. I looked up at him and met his gaze. Wow, his eyes are pretty.

“I’m gonna try to convince my father when I return to help. I can’t promise anything, but I want to help,” he said with determination that made my middle do a weird flip. Heat rose to my cheeks, and I shook my head, trying to make it stop. No Nico. NO!

“Thank you, sincerely. I know I can come off as a jerk, I just…” I trail off, trying to find the right words.

“Care too much about your kingdom?” Will offered. I sigh and nod with a wistful smile playing on my lips.

“Yeah.”

~~~

When we got back to the palace, all the other royals had arrived and were all waiting to be greeted. Here we go. Socializing, fun…

-Red Writer

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Chapter 4, The Four Royal Realms (a Solangelo Summer story)

My bag was packed for Morte. Lester was another story. He was taking forever to figure out what he wanted to wear throughout the week we’re there. I just shoved two nice formal wear and a lot of jeans and hoodies. It’s one party, surely I won’t have to look nice the whole week.

I walked down the hallway, my suitcase trailing me as my little sister Kayla talked a mile a minute about anything under the sun. Austin was quiet as he walked on my other side, stealing weary glances up at me. When we reached the front gate where the car was waiting, Austin latched onto my leg, and Kayla tried to yank me back. I sigh and push the two off. “I’ll be back, okay?” I hugged them before I ruffled Kayla’s hair, earning an annoyed look and a smack on the hand.

“But, the South is weird. They have bad monsters everywhere. What if you get eaten? Or someone hypnotizes you? Or tried to steal your soul?” They both pushed each other, trying to get my attention.

“I’m like eighty percent certain that I'm not gonna get my soul taken or hypnotized.” I shook my head in disbelief at their childish fears. I turn to see Lester struggling to pull his three luggage down the steps. I bit my tongue not to burst out laughing.

“Problems?” I asked with a smirk.

Lester threw me the bird before tossing his luggage in the trunk of the car. I hugged Austin and Kayla one last time before Lester and I got in the car. As the car lurched forward, I pulled up Instagram on my phone and searched for Nico’s name in my recents. My finger swiped the screen and scrolled through his posts.

I looked up at my messages and saw one from my old friend Piper. I tapped on the notification, and there was a video of a council room and all the leaders of the South surrounding a table as someone talked near a map on the wall. The person in front of the map commanded respect and authority. When the person turned, my breath caught. It was Nico. He looked serious as he explained his plan to fight back the demons trying to invade their kingdoms. When he said that they needed help from the other realms to fight this war, I almost choked on air. They were struggling that much? I went to the text bar and typed furiously as I tried to think of what I could do to help them.

(Pipes)

*video uploaded*

(Sunshine Child)

…

(Sunshine Child)

I’ll see what I can do. I can ask my dad when

I get back from the ball.

(Pipes)

…

(Pipes)

Thanks, man, Nico and Ethan are about to pull their hair out.

Our armies aren’t big enough to kick demon ass. You’re a literal

lifesaver.

I locked my phone and looked out the window, watching as the buildings passed in a blur of colors. I leaned on the window and sat there thinking about what was about to happen to a lot of innocent people.

~~~

When the car drove through the kingdom of Morte, I watched as buildings passed like glowing stars in the night. Every building was an obsidian color to keep the warmth inside. It was colder than I thought it would be. I watched people smiling and laughing with one another. It was like one big family.

The car drove up to the obsidian palace, and I caught a glimpse of the border. Demons were trying to crawl over, but as soon as they did, guards killed them and zapped them with electric spears. I turn away and focus on the palace. There were towers with purple fire blazing, casting a violet glow over the whole palace grounds. A wall of black bricks surrounded the palace.

The car stopped in front of a huge set of double doors about twelve feet tall. We got out and were greeted by King Hades. Lester looked nervous next to me. I put my hand on his shoulder reassuringly.

“Welcome to Morte. You must be Will and Lester Solace,” he said with a smile that was not nearly as sweet as Nico’s. I shook his hand, and his grip was firm and tight.

“Nico will be out shortly. You’re actually a few hours early. Thanatos can show you to your rooms. We hope your stay is pleasant.” With that, he turned and walked off as a taller guy walked up to us and smiled welcomingly.

“Hello, young royals. I’m Thanatos, the king's advisor. If you would follow me, please.” he turned and led us through the maze-like halls and to two rooms across from each other. I nodded to my brother reassuringly as we both closed the doors and unpacked.

I wonder how many other royals are coming? From what I heard in the video Piper sent me, quite a few. Their plan to get the other realms to help is smart, but the only problem is, who is willing to listen? And will it be enough? The image of the demons clawing their way up the outer border crept into the back of my thoughts. The South realm is gonna need all the help it can get to keep the demons at bay.

Hope you liked it. I’m giving you guys a double this week since I forgot…. Whoops.

-Red Writer

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Chapter 3 (The Four Royal Realms: a Solangelo Summer)

I surveyed the meeting room. The long, round table stretched out in the middle of the room. Sitting around the table were the leaders of every Southern kingdom. To my right was Ethan, to my left sat my friend Piper, the queen of Tatto. I stood with as much confidence and authority as I could muster. Everyone went quiet and stared at me. I cleared my throat and spoke.

“We’re under attack. The demons are getting closer and closer to the city, and our borders are crumbling. If we don’t act soon, we won’t be able to stop them when they tear down our walls.” I scan the other leaders' expressions. Dakota, the king of Vino, seemed more interested in the glass of wine on the table than the impending war. Hypnos was half asleep next to Dakota, and Hecate was carving glyphs into the table with her dagger.

“What do you suggest we do? Nico, our armies aren’t strong enough. We don’t have the numbers to secure the borders, let alone fight in a war.” Piper sighed next to me.

Ethan was going over reports and files before he looked up at me. “She’s right, Nico, we don’t have the numbers even if we all combined the armies. The odds are slim,” he shook his head grimly.

Dakota and Hypnos finally straightened in their chairs. Dakota looked at me and raised his hand. I fought back the urge to roll my eyes and nodded for him to speak.

“What if we get the other realms to help?” he suggested unhelpfully.

“The other realms couldn't care less about us. We’re on our own with this one.” Piper reminded.

I look back at my map of the realms. There is no way we can win this war alone. We need the other realms.

“What if… what if we don’t give them a choice?” I thought aloud.

Ethan looked up at me in confusion. Piper raised an eyebrow in confusion. Dakota looked purely puzzled. I walk to the huge map of the realms on the wall and scan all the kingdoms.

“We’ll start with the East, they are more likely to help with persuasion. Then we can work on a negotiation with the West for their help. The North…. I know the rulers, I’m sure once Queen Annabeth hears there will be a war, she’ll want in. King Ares likes a good war, but he’ll want collateral. That leaves King Zeus, but his son Jason will be king in a month when he turns twenty.” I ponder.

“This could work. We just need to ask the right way. I know the prince of Fenice, he’ll help us if it means he gets some help with their agriculture. We could see if Queen Persephone would help them in return for their help.” Ethan added as he jotted down some stuff on his notepad.

I sigh, knowing this stupid ball might just be the only way I get an army to protect my people. Looks like my dad gets what he wants. I turn to them all. I take a deep breath. This is it.

“We can start at my father's ball. We can ask and negotiate with the other rulers. This is the only way to keep our people safe. All in favor, raise your hand.” I say as the others raise their hands in agreement.

“So, what kingdom do we start with?” asked Dakota as he poured another glass of wine into his goblet.

I turn back to the map and look at the East realm. My eyes scan over the kingdoms in thought.

“We’ll need someone with a big army.” Ethan pondered.

“Someone willing to help without too big a price,” Piper added.

“Someone with enough resources to help,” Hecate said as she traced the glyph she had carved into the table with her finger.

“Someone who won’t try to take over.” Dakota grinned up from his goblet.

My eyes found a kingdom that fit those terms perfectly. I turn back to the other leaders and grinned.

“What about the Sun kingdom?”

~~~

After the meeting, I went to find Thanatos to fill him in on everything, when my sister walked in and tackled me in a hug. The air was robbed out of my lungs as she squeezed me. I struggled out of her grip.

“Hazel, let go.” I squirm in her arms. Her grip never eased. I sigh and give up trying.

“I missed you, Neeks! You never called or texted,” she squeezed me more, and I gasped for air.

“Air!” I rasp. She gasped and let me go. I took a deep breath and looked at my little sister.

“I’m sorry, I was busy,” I reply.

She crossed her arms and narrowed her eyes at me. I sigh and run a hand through my tousled black hair.

“Hazel, I am really sorry. I would have called, I just-” she cut me off with another hug.

“I don’t care, honestly. I missed you. Frank and I did so much stuff in the East…”

She filled me in on her and her boyfriend Frank's trip across the realms for her sixteenth birthday. We got coffee and sat in her room as she told me more and unpacked her things. I, like a good brother, listened even though I still needed to go find Thanatos. Hazel’s room was the most comfortable out of all the others in the palace. She had a huge bed and loads of soft blankets and pillows. She had bean bags on her floor and a TV with some other art stuff on the walls. Hazel also had a huge art desk that was usually cluttered with all her things.

My room had black and dark gray walls, while her room had a royal purple color on two walls and violet on the other two. My bed was hard and small with silk sheets that our father insisted I had. No light came into my room. I had a desk and a bookshelf full of textbooks I’d rather burn than look at for the rest of my life.

I nodded as she started talking about some guy she met in the city of Fouco. She convinced me to stay in her room that night for some sibling bonding spa night thing. That’s how I ended up with weird cold goop on my face as she painted my nails black and silver. She had her hair pulled back in a curly bun like Persephone does when she’s in her garden. Hazel somehow manages to pull my hair back with a headband.

I listened as she told me about her plan to go to art school in Tatto once she was finished with her studies. We talked all night between coffee and some rom-com she liked. I missed my little sister.

~~~

I eventually told Thanatos about our plans, and he, of course, had his opinions, but I didn’t listen. After breakfast, I walked to the garden and helped Persephone with planting her newest addition. I asked her if she would be willing to help convince Fenice to help us in the war, and she said she would if it meant I helped her in the garden more. To be honest, I actually enjoyed helping her. It was peaceful out here. I agreed, and we went inside for lunch, joking about how my father is terrified of cats.

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Chapter 2 The Four Royal Realms (a Solangelo Summer story)

The sky was a brilliant blue as I stared at the few fluffy white cotton ball clouds floating about in the sky. The grass was soft on my skin as I lay on my back, staring up at the sky. When I took a deep breath, I could smell the flowers my mother had planted last season. My tank top lifted with my hands behind my head, revealing my tanned torso. My cargo shorts were damp from the grass, but I didn’t mind much. The gentle breeze rustled my blonde curls around my eyes.

I looked to my right and found my younger brother Lester walking to me with his hands in the pockets of his old black hoodie. He sat next to me and looked at the sky. I could smell his floral cologne from my lounge next to him.

“Morning,” I greet.

He hummed in response and fiddled with the strings of his hoodie. “Morning,” he replied plainly. I prop myself up on my elbow and look at my younger brother.

“Will, are you still going to the Southern realm with me?” he asked anxiously.

I cackled. I tried to hold it in, really, but the terror in his voice made me want to laugh my guts out. Lester smacked me in the arm, and I took a deep breath to calm myself.

“Of course I’m going with you. Plus, I heard the prince of Morte is beautiful.” I reassured him.

He sighed and looked up at the sky with a lighter gaze. Leave it to Lester. I lay out once more on my back and folded my hands behind my head as we stared at the blue sky.

~~~

Our father called us to his study to talk about our trip to the South, not long after. I nudged Lester a little as we walked down the hall. Sunlight filtered through the wide windows, illuminating the hall in a warm embrace. I held the door open for Lester as we entered the study. I stepped out of the way of the door as it closed behind me.

Our father’s study was bright, to say the least. Two huge statues of himself stood on either side of the desk in the middle of the room. The floors were a white and gold marble that swirled all around the desk like a sun halo. To our left, there was a painting of our family and all our younger siblings. To the right stood a huge white and gold sculpture of the sun.

Our father was average height with my golden blonde curls that framed his face. He had brilliant blue eyes that promised mischief. His tanned skin was inherited by all of his kids. Standing in the sun's light at the window, his white and pastel yellow suit almost glowed.

Apollo turned to us with a wide grin. He outstretched his arms for us to welcome him. I stayed put while Lester hugged him awkwardly.

“There they are! My favorite boys!” Apollo beamed at us, almost blinding. He beckoned me to join them at the window. I walked over, standing at Lester’s side as he looked up at me with a smile. Apollo clapped his hand on my shoulder and looked out at the Sun kingdom.

“Look at it all of it. Our kingdom,” he grinned.

“Our kingdom,” Lester repeated as if in amazement.

“Soon, William will be the king, shining a new era on the Sun kingdom,” our father smiled at me as if I’d earned some great honor.

“Yeah… long live King Will,” I said sarcastically as I looked out at the city. All those people soon will look to me for answers that I don’t have.

“You’re lucky,” Lester said as he punched my arm playfully.

“Not exactly,” I replied.

Our father walked to his desk and handed me an envelope. My eyes skimmed the outside of the letter, and at the fold, there was a seal with the logo of the South. This was the invitation to Morte from King Hades himself. I carefully opened the letter and pulled out the note. The writing was in print with Lester and I’s names at the top.

To the princes of the Sun Kingdom.

My eldest son, Nico Di Angelo, is of age to marry. You have been invited to a ball in hopes of finding my son a suitor. Any prince of age shall have a chance at his hand. If you accept this invitation, you will be staying in the Morte Palace for a week. The ball will be on Wednesday in the middle of your week's stay. We hope you enjoy the ball, and good luck winning Nico’s heart.

-King Hades

I reread the letter in shock. Was this for real? Was King Hades letting his son marry anyone? I looked at Lester, and we had a silent understanding. I set the letter on my father's desk, and he grinned at us both.

“Well?” he asked with enthusiasm.

I sigh in defeat as Lester beams excitedly to see more of the realms with me.

“Alright. When do we leave?” I asked.

My father hugged me in a spine-crushing hug. “Three days!” he exclaimed excitedly.

~~~

I sat on my bed and stared at the wall in thought. Maybe this will be better than I think. I looked at my phone and went to Google and tapped on the search bar. I looked up the prince of Morte and found so many pictures of him at formal events and at parties with some of the other realms' leaders. He was… even more gorgeous than I had originally thought. As I scrolled through his social media accounts, I found all sorts of pictures of him with his sisters and friend Ethan. I looked through Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, everything. How has he not already been snatched?

Hours passed, and I found myself watching a goofy YouTube video of Nico and Ethan fighting about something simple while Bianca, Nico’s late older sister, snickered in the background, holding the camera. I found out his older sister died six years ago due to rebel violence in the North realm while they were all at a meeting with King Zues. After that, he never smiled on any of his social media platforms.

I ended up staying up all night and crashing around ten in the morning. I still couldn’t get the short raven-headed prince of Morte out of my mind. Man, I’m screwed.

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Chapter 1 of The Four Royal Realms (Solangelo Summer 2025)

  As I sat on the brick wall surrounding the palace, I looked out into the horizon, watching as the sun rose across the kingdom, painting the buildings in a gentle glow. I took a deep breath in, inhaling the coolness of the fall breeze. The moment was so peaceful it almost felt unreal. My fingers clenched in the soft fabric of my hoodie as I took another deep breath.

     The last few months have been a blur of people and parties. I don't really like parties—never quite have, I suppose. People were on that list of things I didn't like, and talking to said people is even higher on that list.

     My father has been nagging me to find a suitor before my eighteenth birthday, which is in two months. I don't want to get married; I can run this kingdom alone, without someone holding me back.

     I guess I should introduce myself. Well, I'm Nico, prince of Morte, heir to the throne, and all that jazz. I will most likely be the first gay king in Morte's history. Not sure how to feel about that, but whatever. I suppose you need some more clarification. Morte, the wondrous kingdom in the far South. It's home to many people looking for a place where there is no judgment upon who they are. You see, the world is divided into four realms: The East consists of the Sun, Pianta, Light, Sole, and Fouco kingdoms; The North consists of the Cielo, Guerra, and Saggezza kingdoms; The West consists of the Moon, Mare, Squillo, Fenice, and Luna kingdoms; The South (my home) consists of the Vino, Tatto, and Morte. None of the realms have been peaceful with one another in millennia, that is, until the kings and queens of the realms made a pact to live a better, harmonious life. The pact still stands today.

      No one dares to destroy the pact, for everyone will be plunged into the darkness of war. Though Zeus always wanted to be the one true ruler, the Fates kept him in line on the throne of the Cielo in the North. Though there is no such thing as true tranquillity among the realms, they all hate and spite and cheat.

     I am among the next in line for the new age of the realms. Every one of us is forced to marry someone from another realm to build unity. With this unity, we are to build a better future for the realms. Though I fear this plan might just be our doom.

     "Nico!"

     My thoughts are interrupted by the shouts of my father's best friend and right-hand, Thanatos.

    "Nico!"

    I sigh and jump down off the wall. The impact of the landing sent a jolt up my spine. I looked up and was face to face with deep violet eyes and pearly white hair. Thanatos raised an eyebrow at me. He wasn't as tall as my father, yet he was still a tad taller than I. His messy hair was thinned from stress. There were dark circles under his eyes, indicating his restless nights from helping my father.

     Thanatos sighed and shook his head. "Nico, why is it I always have to come find you when you're supposed to be somewhere?" his voice dripped with annoyance.

     I smiled and shrugged nonchalantly as he looked me over. "Hey, it's not my fault I didn't promise to go to any of that." I grinned. He chuckled and ruffled my hair. I smacked away his hand and tried to fix my hair.

     "Come on, kid. Your dad is looking for you."

     "Lucky me."

     He turned to walk back to the palace, and I followed. I looked back at the sunset and sighed before the last glimpses of red and orange vanished in a blur of blue and purple.

                                                                                           ~~~

     The room smelled of pomegranate and vanilla as I stepped through the threshold into my father's office. I stared forward at the rectangular obsidian colored desk in the middle of the spacious room. My father sat in his chair facing away from us. The bookshelves that lined either side of the room were full of books and useless trinkets he used to fill the void. The wall I faced consisted of tinted glass overlooking the kingdom below. The room was eerie with silence.

     Thanatos cleared his throat to break the silence and gain my father's attention. He looked at me and winked as my father turned to us.

     Most people think Hades is a horror to look at, but that wasn't the case with my father. He had my same black tousled hair and pale skin, yet he had fierce obsidian eyes like my sister Bianca used to have. My father was relatively tall compared to most others in the palace; the only people in the kingdom taller were Hypnos and Kratos. My father demanded respect, it practically radiated off his very being. One tip with Hades: don't get on his bad side.

     I faced my father, my head held high. I narrow my eyes as he folds his arms on the table and looks me over. Thanatos salutes Hades with a mischievous grin before leaving the room and leaving me alone with my dad. I cross my arms over my chest in an attempt to look annoyed. My father straightened his suit jacket and stood towering over me.

     "You didn't show up for the meeting with the prince of Fenice. What could've been more important than securing an alliance with Prince Luke before he becomes king of Fenice?"

     I refrain from rolling my eyes. "I was talking to some of the villagers about their concerns. Father, the border is weak, and the demons are breaking into our kingdom. There is also the threat of these rebels who keep trying to burn down the towns and cities. I've received a letter from Queen Annabeth, stating that these rebels are moving to all the realms and attempting to start a war. Father, I don't have time to talk to princes and have tea. I have important work to do."

     My father's eyes blazed with sapphire flames. His left eye twitched. I struck a nerve. My eyes burned in retaliation. I felt a pull in my stomach as I stood my ground. The air around us sizzled with tension and unspoken irritation.

     "I'm going back out to get rid of the demons on the East border. Good day, father." I turned and made for the door.

     My father sighed and walked over to me, catching me by the shoulder. "Nico, you need to think about the future," he said as if talking to a child and not the next in line to the throne.

     "Oh, I know what is coming in the future, Father. Maybe you should wake up and see it too." My voice was tight as I shook off his hand.

     I stormed out of my father's office and down the hall to my room. I slammed the door shut behind me as I grabbed my sword and helmet. While I walked to the door, I caught my reflection in the mirror by the door; I looked older, I looked like my mother before she died. I put on my helmet and pulled at the hems of my hoodie sleeves over my hands to hide the hilt of my sword. My footsteps were never heard as I left the palace and went to the barracks to gather the troops.

                                                                                             ~~~

     As I stood facing the Eastern border, at all the demons trying to break into the kingdom, my heart pounded in my chest at the thought of them infiltrating the kingdom. The soldiers behind me stood ready for the command. My best friend and second in command, Ethan Nakamora, stood at my side, his brows furrowed in thought.

     "We are outnumbered fifty to one. The odds do not play in our favor. Nico, what are your orders?" his voice betrayed the doubt in his mind.

      "We can't fight this alone. Ask for assistance from the other kingdoms. Start with Vino, then ask Queen Piper in Tatto. Gather as many troops as you can. We'll need to station patrols in all our kingdoms. This war is coming soon." I said as I watched the border rumble under the demon's attempts at entry.

     Ethan nodded and ran off to spread the word. I turn to the troops and order them to stand watch, and if any demon were to enter, slaughter within seconds. They all fan out and take up posts five feet from one another at the border's edge. This wasn't going to be peaceful. 

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Hello, my friends!! I have some exciting news! We’re gonna be posting The Four Royal Realms (a Solangelo summer story) on Tumblr! Updated will be every Sunday and we will keep you posted!!! I’m dropping the description below to give you an idea of what’s gonna go down. Love you guys and hope you enjoy!

The Four Royal Realms (Solangelo Summers Edition 2025)

A Solangelo Story

By Red Writer

Nico has to find a suitor before his eighteenth birthday, which is in two months. He also has a little problem, a tall, handsome, blonde problem. Nico doesn't know what to do, yet he has another issue to worry about. There's an evil king out for revenge on Nico's father, King Hades. Nico gets captured in the war against the demons, which were sent by the king, and who comes to save him? The blonde prince of the Sun kingdom. Will they defeat the evil king and live happily ever after? Only time will tell.

Hope you all enjoy the ride!

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Some The Divine Heroes Saga

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Jegulus

Regulus’s pov-

I wish life was always this good. Almost too good. As if it were a simple matter. I sat in my boyfriend James’s lap. His arms wrapped around my waist. I snuggled close, burying my face in his collarbone. He ran his fingers through my hair messing it up. “Reggie, you are being adorable again.” he chuckled and kissed the top of my head. “Shut up,” I mumbled nuzzling closer. “Make me,” I could tell he was smirking.

I sat up and looked at him. “Is that a challenge?” I asked as I leaned closer. He smiled and leaned in. Our lips met in an amazing kiss. I pulled away after what felt like forever and looked at him. “You’re annoying you know.” I chuckled as he sulked. He smiled and pulled me closer and kissed me again.

A few hours later my brother and his boyfriend came over with one of their weird friends named peter. That guy is weird.

I sat on the couch with James as he and Sirius talked about the many pranks they had pulled. I was scrolling through my phone. James casually wrapped an arm around my waist. We almost mirrored my brother and his boyfriend. I looked at James and he gave me a goofy grin. “Dork,” I said as I leaned into his side.

James kissed the side of my head and squeezed me closer. I smiled slightly and snuggled into his side as I scrolled through pinterest. “So how have you two been?” Remus asked as Sirius went to the bathroom. “Good, Reggie and I have been going on dates and he has been like a little cuddle bug.” James chuckled as he looked at me. I glared and looked back to my phone. “Fuck you,” I mumbled. “No baby I fuck you.” he smirked and I kicked him.

Sirius came back and they started talking about university. I wasn’t going to college because I didn't want to do anything. James was at university and I was living with him. We had been together for almost four years. James was studying a career in business. I worked at a bookshop down the street. Life was good like I said.

Everyone left and it was just James and I now on the couch. He laid back and pulled me on top of him. My head was against his chest. “Hey Reggie,” he said as he ran his fingers through my hair. I hummed a yes and he placed his hand over my arm. “I have a crazy idea,” he started. I set my phone on his stomach and looked at him. “Hit me,” I said, giving him my attention.

He took a deep breath and grinned goofily. “What if we got married?” he said as I looked at him in surprise. A grin broke out on my visage and I cupped his cheek. “That would be amazing.” James smiled and kissed me gently. “Then we’re married now.” I chuckled. “I don’t think that’s how it works.” he smiled and hugged me.

“Then, I’ll make it work.” The grin on my face grew and I cupped his face. He squeezed me gently and kissed me. “I love you!” he shouted. I chuckled and kissed his cheek. “I love you too, you goofball.” I smiled. He grinned and sat up pulling me with him. I chuckled as he stood and threw me over his shoulder. His hand on my ass. “What are you doing?” I asked as I laughed. He started spinning and the room around us swirled.

We didn’t do anything the rest of the day besides buy a ring. I guess Life can just be good. I guess we got a happy ending. I’m happy. He is happy.

And we lived happily ever more.

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Solangelo

Will’s Pov-

I sat with my friends and my family at the table as I watched the love of my life get married off to a boy who was an absolute dick. I felt my heart shatter as I watched him walk down the aisle. He made eye contact with me. I gazed into his beautiful obsidian orbs. I pleaded with him silently. Please Nico don’t do it. Please, I can’t lose you. I can’t bear to see you with another. I can’t.

I watched as he gave me a sad smile. He mouthed the words, ‘I love you’. My heart was no more. I couldn’t bear to watch any longer. I looked away as my sister squeezed my hand in hers. “It’s going to be alright,” she said. I shook my head. “I love him. I can’t lose him.”

I felt tears in my eyes. I won’t cry, I won’t. I can’t. Nico made it to the altar. The priest smiled kindly and began speaking. I wasn’t listening to anything besides the sound of my broken heart crying out. I felt my world come to an end as Nico looked so lonely and sad.

I heard one thing through all the blur of the wedding. “Will, object,” I heard Persephone’s soft voice from my left. “Object,” she urged. I pulled from my mind and looked at her. She had a pitying smile. “I thought-” she cut me off, holding her hand up. “This is not my wish, it's his,” she jabbed her chin at Hades who sat next to her.

Hades turned and sighed. “I made a mistake. I see how you look at him, William. And he looks miserable. I didn’t think he hated his fiance so much.” Hades looked down and then looked at Nico. “object,” he told me. I felt pride flood through my chest. Hades wants me to object.

I heard the priest from where he stood in between Nico and his fiance. “Are there any objections to this union?” I took a deep breath and looked at Persephone, Hades, and Kayla. I stood and raised my right hand. “I object,” I looked at Nico, a small smile broke out on his features. I walked to the end of the row of seats and stood with my hands at my sides. “I object, I am in love with Nico Di Angelo,” I grinned goofily.

Nico had tears in his eyes. “Not this idiot again,” his fiance said from beside him. Nico turned his head and glared at the guy. “We’re finished asshole,” Nico took off his wedding ring and threw it at the guy. Nico turned to me and ran. He tackled me in a hug. I wrapped my arms around his waist as our lips met. I lifted him off the ground and spun him around.

Persephone smiled and clapped. Soon everyone was clapping and smiling as our friends cheered.

I pulled away and looked into Nico’s eyes. “I love you,” I whispered for only him to hear. The world fell away around us as our lips met once more in a sweet kiss filled with compassion and love.

I’d like to inform the reader, Nico and I lived happily ever more together. P.s. we’re married now. Life does go as planned if you take action.

We’re posting ships on here so yeah, if you follow our Wattpad you know. Anyways I wrote this last August so don’t judge.

-Red Writer

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Alright my friends! I know this isn’t a normal post but we’ve got Solangelo week coming up! Remember any media goes weither art, writing, or videos.

Here’s the schedule:

Sunday 15- Saturday 21

Day 1- super hero au

Day 2- high school au

Day 3- vampire x werewolf

Day 4- free day

Day 5- Disney movie au (chose your movie)

Day 6- book au (chose a book universe to add them in)

Day 7- apocalyptic/ dystopian world au

Now my friends prepare! It’s coming soon and fast! Happy Solangelo week!!!

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Help I have one!

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Anomine!!!!

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My son!

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Rose is aesthetic no matter what

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What is happening here guys??

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Nathan….