Ella Sinote, known to most as "El," wasn't your average twelve-year-old. With a last name that whispered of death and a laugh that could brighten the gloomiest day, El was a walking contradiction. Born under the watchful gaze of Apollo, the sun god, El possessed an innate connection to music, weaving melodies that seemed to carry the warmth of the sun itself. However, a darkness lurked beneath the surface, a fear of failure that gnawed at their confidence and a debilitating terror of heights that stemmed from a childhood accident.
One night, under the blanket of stars, a cryptic message echoed in El's dreams: "Seek the sun's embrace, where heroes find their place." The words resonated with a strange familiarity, sparking a flicker of hope.
The journey was fraught with challenges. Each new town brought new dangers – mischievous satyrs, sly centaurs, and even encounters with minor gods who tested El's courage and musical talents. El's fear of failure threatened to consume them, but the memory of their mother's unwavering faith and the cryptic message kept them going.
Finally, after weeks of travel, El stumbled upon a hidden valley bathed in golden sunlight. A magnificent camp nestled amidst the trees, buzzing with activity. As El stepped through the shimmering border, a sense of belonging washed over them. This was Camp Half-Blood, the haven spoken of in their dreams.
Though initially overwhelmed by the demigod world, El found solace in the music room, their melodies quickly earning them acceptance and admiration. The fear of heights remained, a constant hurdle, but with the support of newfound friends and the guidance of Chiron, El began to face their fears head-on. They discovered a talent for archery, the bow a surprising counterpoint to their musical nature.
And, though never truly claimed, El was placed in the Apollo cabin. But still... something about her seemed... dark. That's when a former camper, Nico di Angelo, came to tell her about her heritage. Nico told her that her mother, named Serafina ta Andel, was Nico's late older sister, Bianca, and how she had died trying to meet Nico again, after taking her and her newborn baby on a plane to America.
Nico was responsible for her after that, but while Will and Nico where... ahem... doing something in the other room, and how Bella, Ella's original name, though referred to as Belle a lot, had escaped, and Nico had almost died by shadow traveling all over to look for her.
After that, Will had banned him from looking anymore, and set out himself, but was stopped one day when he caught Nico searching as well, and knew he couldn't leave him alone without him trying to leave. He had been caught in guilt ever since.
