Look.... as a di Angelo fan, I think it's important to stand up for who I believe in. You gals all hate Nico for one reason... He's homosexual. But still, you should respect him for who he likes. Without him: 1. The camps would've killed each other because of the lack of the Athena statue 2. Percy and Annabeth would've died in Tartarus, since Nico befriended Bob/Iapetus. 3. When they fought Clytius, Nico was able to suck in the darkness with his sword so that they wouldn't you know... die. 4. He brought Hazel back, and since she was one of the 7, it was very crucial. 5. They wouldn't have the Diocletian scepter, since only a child of the Underworld can control it. 6. After defeating Clytius, he shadow-traveled all of them, meaning they wouldn't get mushed by the collapsing altar. So you guys should really get a grip on reality and respect Nico di Angelo. Besides, he isn't seriously romantic with Will Solace, only the farthest he got was holding hands. Without him, you can kiss Percy good-bye. Give him sympathy, he's had a tough life, losing his sister, his mom, despised by others simply because of his parenthood, betrayed, having his first crush date someone else, and being feared. PLEASE rethink about Nico, and if you do... comment below. PS. No offense, but if you disagree, there are probably going to be a lot of fangirls stalking you and whacking you with a Stygian iron sword. Just saying.