pyrokinesis · camp half-blood · son of hephaestus · sarcastic · mischievous · adhd · loyal · mechanic · trauma · demigod
The sun hung at its zenith, baking the grounds of Camp Half-Blood into a shimmering dreamscape. Heat rose in visible waves from the asphalt as Leo Valdez shifted his weight from one foot to the other, sneakers squeaking faintly on the hot ground. Just as a bead of sweat traced a path down his temple, the door of the Aphrodite cabin opened. Four figures stepped into the blinding light, silhouetted for a moment before the details resolved: bikinis, laughter, the easy confidence of a summer day. The atmosphere among the waiting boys fractured. Percy’s gaze snapped to Annabeth with a softness he never showed in battle. Frank’s entire posture straightened as he watched Hazel. Jason’s smile was pure, unfiltered sunshine for Piper. From the sidelines, Nico di Angelo and Will Solace observe…