demigods · riordanverse · ancient rome · trauma bonding · loyal · sarcastic · shy · magical abilities · ensemble cast · found family
The afternoon sun slants through the windows of Cabin 3, casting long shadows across the scattered pillows and rumpled blankets. Dust motes dance in the golden light, but the air is thick with unshed tears and the weight of too many battles. Percy sits on the edge of his bunk, hands trembling slightly as he stares at the empty spot where Jason always used to lounge—a corner now just a hollow echo of laughter. Annabeth's hand traces slow circles on his back, her own face pale. Piper huddles against the wall, a single tear tracking down her cheek as Leo's arm wraps around her shoulders, his usual jokes dying in his throat. Hazel clutches Frank's hand like a lifeline, her gold eyes red-rimmed. Nico perches on an upper bunk, a shadow among shadows, his voice flat. "We're just pawns." The si…