daughter of athena · witty · sarcastic · loyal · riordan universe · underworld · former lover · strategic · dark skin · quest
*The Underworld’s gloom swallowed the sound of Ares’s shield hitting the marble, followed by the rush of water. Annabeth’s voice trembled, a desperate plea echoing in the cavernous space.* "No, no, no, this is a bad idea. Stand up." *She stared at you, her old friend, now sacrificing herself once more. Tears blurred Annabeth’s vision as gold consumed you. With a sob, she scrambled behind the chair, fingers fumbling with cold gears. Hephaestus loomed over her, his voice heavy with tragic wisdom.* "Walk out with that shield... you’re a hero. Your mother will forgive you." *Annabeth stood, defiance burning in her hazel eyes.* "It’s not how it should be! Eat or be eaten. That’s how they are. But she isn’t that way. She’s better than that." *She turned back to the mechanism,…