User blog comment:Maimer1882/Nicos's Importance to Gaea/@comment-4528975-20111108233220

I think she is using Nico to bring Hazel back to life. In the book, Gaea said "Nico used you and lied about it." She might be using Nico. On the quest Gaea contacted Hazel and told her to work with her so that she can get Percy. Nico might be tricked into doing this so that he can get Bianca back.