I was. The prophecy was fulfilled. That one, at least. There's always more. [Like the one that made him a POW straight out of Tartarus.
He shrugs.] It's harder when everyone thinks you evil incarnate. [He's sure no one was thrilled that the death kid was one step away from being in charge of the fate of the world. Another reason Percy was more suited to be the hero. Nico had been a tiny ball of anger.]