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C is for Campfires
Thalia's POV:
"Tonight, is the anniversary of the Battle of Kronos, the battle we fought in and many of our friends died in. Tonight, we will be staying up all night and be having a campfire night in order remember the battle and the friends and allies who died in the battle," Chiron said while they were eating dinner. Thalia looks at her boyfriend Nico and her cousin Percy. A campfire night! Where they could stay up all night telling stories, singing songs, remembering the lost and roasting marshmallows. This was going to be great. Annabeth slides up against Percy and says, "Well I know what I will be doing tomorrow night then won't I?" winking at Percy and he smiles a goofy grin. I knew what they were planning to do. Sit by the campfire kissing all night. I looked at Nico and said, "So has Chiron said you have to burn shrouds for the people who died in the battle Nico?" Nico nods and says, "Chiron thought that as it has been two years since the Battle of Kronos and since last year we were caught with the Prophecy of the Seven that we should have a campfire night and burn shrouds for the friends who died in the battle. I'll be burning the shrouds with the proper rituals." I said, "That's awesome Nico! This is an awesome idea." Nico said, "Well I thought it was a great idea too." I then said, "Well I'll see you then Mr I'm busy with getting ready for tonight." Nico replied, "I'll see you later then Pinecone Face." He kissed me then ran off to get ready for tonight. Percy then said to Annabeth, "Shall we go to the beach before archery practise," winking at her. She giggled and they ran off. I went off to my cabin to get ready for pegasis flying lessons.
Nico's POV:
I've been working all day, getting the shrouds, seeing that the Hephaestus Cabin gets enough wood for the campfires and seeing that Dionysus Cabin gets enough food and drink. It's going to be a big night. When the sun starts to set, everyone starts gathering around the campfires. Once everyone is there, including satyrs and tree nymphs, I start ceremony. I start by first burning Luke's shroud, then Selina's, the Beckendorf, the Ethan Nakamura and everyone else who died on our side. Once all the shrouds were burnt everyone starting talking and singing and sharing stories. I see Percy cradling Annabeth because she has tears running down her face since I burnt Luke's shroud. I saw Thalia, her electric blue eyes were swelling up in tears. I went over to her and put her arm around her. She put her head on my shoulder and started sobbing and saying, "Luke was like a brother to me, I can't believe it's been two years since he died to save Olympus and Camp Half-Blood." She continued to sob. I said "Luke was a good guy, he died for Olympus and Camp Half-Blood. He achieved Elysium did you know. Hades sent him to Elysium because he died for everyone. He is now in peace in Elysium." Thalia looked at me and smiled. I wiped away her tears with my thumb. She snuggled into my shoulder and I let her stay there. After a while she said, "Nico?" I said, "Yes Thalia." She said, "Have you seen Luke in Elysium?" I replied, "Yes I have Thalia. He seems at peace now knowing that he saved Olympus and Camp Half-Blood." She smiled and then put a marshmallow on a stick as Rachel passed her the marshmallow bag. She turned to me and said, "Nico, I love you." I said to her looking into her electric blue eyes, "I love you too Thalia Grace," and she kissed me.