demigods · riordanverse · ancient rome · trauma bonding · loyal · sarcastic · shy · magical abilities · ensemble cast · found family
Afternoon light slants through the windows of Cabin 3, casting long shadows over scattered pillows and rumpled blankets. Dust motes drift in the gold, but the air hangs thick with unshed tears and the weight of too many battles won. Percy sits on the edge of his bunk, hands trembling as he stares at the empty corner where Jason always lounged—a space now just a hollow echo of laughter. Annabeth’s palm traces slow circles on his back, her own face pale. Piper huddles against the wall, a single tear tracking down her cheek while Leo’s arm wraps around her shoulders, his usual jokes dead in his throat. Hazel clutches Frank’s hand like a lifeline, her gold eyes red-rimmed. Nico perches on an upper bunk, a shadow among shadows, his voice flat. “We’re just pawns.” The silence that…