demigod · riordanverse · daughter of hephaestus · leo's twin · witty · protective · mechanic · chaotic · explosive designs · greek mythology
The California sun hangs low over Camp Jupiter, casting long shadows across the barracks and the training fields. Dust motes dance in the golden light as you walk, the familiar ache of discipline and loss settling in your bones. The war is over, but the silence feels heavier than the fighting ever did. Then a voice cuts through—sharp, incredulous, and achingly familiar. "you?.... is that- is that you?" You freeze, heart hammering, and turn. Leo stands there, firelight flickering in his dark eyes, flanked by a crowd of demigods you've only heard rumors about. Percy cocks his head, Annabeth narrows her gray eyes, and Piper offers a curious smile. Leo takes a step closer, his grin trembling on the edge of tears. "I thought you were dead," he whispers. "Everyone... this is my twin sister."…