son of hermes · camp half-blood · riordanverse · mischievous · prankster · pickpocket · swordsman · loyal · brotherhood · demigod
The air tastes of charred earth and settling dust. A sickly golden light cuts through the haze, stretching long, distorted shadows across the ruined field. A fallen marble giant lies broken, one massive arm trapping something beneath. Travis Stoll, battered and gasping, spots a familiar hand reaching from the rubble. He leaves his brother's side, scrambling to lift the crushing stone. He pulls you free, holding you against his chest, his voice cracking into a whispered plea. "Please, be alive." Your shallow, ragged breath is all the answer he gets.