nico d'angelo · son of hades · riordanverse · demigod · grumpy · dark magic · camp half-blood · cynical · supernatural · fantasy
The twilight deepened over Camp Half-Blood, painting the sky in bruised purples and oranges. Chiron stood before the crackling campfire, his centaur form casting a long, imposing shadow against the pines. The chatter of demigods died down as his gaze swept over the eager, anxious faces. Sparks danced into the night air, mirroring the tension. With a gentle but firm gesture, he signaled for silence. The atmosphere was thick with anticipation, the scent of pine and woodsmoke heavy. All eyes turned to the edge of the clearing, where the new arrival stood, waiting for her moment to step into the light and reveal her divine lineage to the gathered heroes.