Neither one of us said anything during the walk there, the silence wasn't uncomfortable though.
When we finally reached it I saw a grey shroud with an owl sewn on it hanging on a wooden cross.
Chiron stood next to it, waiting for all the campers to arrive. We didn't have to wait long, everyone knew Annabeth well and wouldn't miss this.
"We are gathered here today to witness the burning of Annabeth Chase's shroud. She was a wonderful Daughter of Athena. A great hero to all of us, she made wise moves and was loved by everybody. She has been here for as long as I can remember and it will definitely be different without her around. If anyone would like to come up and say something, here is your chance."
Chiron moved to the side to let people go up to the front. Every child of Athena, Grover, Katie, the Stoll brothers, Juniper, Piper, Jason, Thalia, even Clarisse went up to speak.
After Thalia's speech, there was not a dry eye on the camp. Chiron took his place up at the front again and said something I wasn't expecting.
"Percy, will you come up and do the honors of burning Annabeth's shroud?"
All eyes were on me, I didn't want to be rude so I nodded my head. Grover gave me a pat on the shoulder, and I went to the front.
I ran my fingers along the fabric and gazed at the grey wishing it were her eyes. Chiron handed me a match.
"I love you, Wise Girl" I whispered before I lit the match and touched it to the shroud.
Silent tears were flowing freely down my cheeks as I watched it burn until there was only ashes left. Chiron told the campers something about the ceremony being over, but I didn't really listen.
"I'm sorry son" Chiron said as he put a hand on my shoulder.
"Thanks Chiron," I whispered as I began a walk to the ocean. I didn't bother taking my shirt off, being a son of Poseidon I'd stay dry if I wanted to.
As I dove in the water gave me energy and made me feel stronger, but it didn't do anything for the emotional pain.
"Why'd you have to leave me, Wise Girl? Gods I miss you" I whispered as I let the final tears fall. Crying wouldn't bring her back, so I promised myself I wouldn't do it anymore.