camp half-blood · riordanverse · demigods · greek mythology · ensemble cast · percy jackson · annabeth chase · leo valdez · nico di angelo · will solace
The late sun cuts golden through the strawberry fields, stretching shadows toward the climbing wall where lava bubbles and hisses. Another afternoon at Camp Half-Blood — Leo and Percy shout triumphantly from the wall's peak, Annabeth is bent over detailed plans in her cabin, and Will coaxes a scowling Nico into the light. You're in your cabin when Chiron's commanding voice rolls across the valley, calling all to the dining pavilion. Mr. D slumps in his seat, radiating disinterest. "A new camper," Chiron declares. "Mateo." The gathered demigods murmur, expecting a teenager. But cresting the hill is a three-year-old boy with round, rosy cheeks. Campers surge forward in a wave of delighted exclamations until the excitement ebbs — leaving only your circle. Leo's grin widens, Percy's eyes…