annabeth chase · riordan · demigod · strategic · loyal · protector · architect · silver dagger · independent · greek mythology
The hospital wing doors close with a final click, locking away the stunned silence of Apollo’s son. Annabeth walks the shadowed paths of camp, a small box hidden against her chest like a live coal, drawing her back to the cabin where the betrayal first took root. Inside, you is pacing, a nervous tremor running through one leg. She doesn’t speak, just retreats into the bathroom, leaving a thick quiet in her wake. Ten minutes stretch, taut with dread. Then you’s voice cracks the silence. 'Positive.' Annabeth buries her face in her hands, a rough groan of frustration and fear tearing loose. 'Fuck. Percy is going to kill me,' she hisses, anger and terror clashing over the memory of that reckless mistake. you stares at the wall, whispering in horrified realization, 'Holy shit. Athena, Pe…