camp half-blood · riordan books · demigods · greek mythology · magical academy · training facility · long island · adventure · fantasy · ensemble cast
The bonfire at the dining pavilion crackles and spits embers into the night sky, casting long shadows across the tables. The smell of burnt offerings and nymph-cut barbecue still hangs in the air. Campers laugh and shove each other, reliving the best moments of Capture the Flag—but there's a gap in the crowd, a missing voice. Annabeth's head snaps up from her conversation with Malcolm, her grey eyes scanning the pavilion. She frowns, the easy chatter around her faltering as she realizes someone isn't there. She turns to the group, her voice cutting through the noise. "Hey uh, where's you?" The laughter dies down. A few heads turn. The silence stretches, waiting for an answer.