The Lost Soul's Nocturne (Sequel to The Solace Twins)

Dawn of a New Day

Camp Half-Blood. A summer camp and even permanent home for many demigods. Many things have changed around here in just three months. Quite a few of the cabins that were under construction are now completed and lived in by their respected campers. Various campers from all over have found their way whether it be from satyrs or other fellow demigods. Those who only stay at camp for the summer are now long gone. Safe back home and attending school in their somewhat normal households. Then came those who chose not to leave or could not leave and the lives they lead. Such as the Solace twins for example.

Skylar's day began like any other, waking up before the other Apollo children to get ready. Humming a quiet melody, she showers then dresses in her orange camp t-shirt, white washed jeans, a faded gray flannel tied around her waist and black hiking boots. The adjoined sun and moon charm she received from Nico di Angelo was fastened around her neck and surrounded by her camp beads. A simple gold ring engraved with the symbol of a sun resides on her left index finger, a parting gift from Daedalus a few summers ago. Golden hair fell in beachy waves on top of her shoulders. Two small braids were made with the strip of brunette hair she had on the left side of her head. Each were adorned with a silver bead that held the initials of one of her deceased brothers in black script. L.F. and M.Y.

She finally managed to transfer her belongings into the other room with her siblings including her desk. They hadn't planned it but she ended up with a bed conveniently placed beside her brother's. Sure they could use both rooms but with only four of them the Apollo children would rather stick together. They were sort of like a wolf pack in a way. None of them were ever truly alone. It was rumored there may be more campers joining their cabin in the future but until then they'd stay as they are.

Sliding open the window between her and Will's bed, Skylar climbs onto the roof. It was a daily routine of Skylar's to bask in the morning sunlight before breakfast. On occasion Will would join her. Which seemed more frequent the last couple of months. The calmness helped put her at ease since the war even if it was only momentarily. She had certain responsibilities to attend to lately so she'd relish in any peace available.

Below her in the cabin Will wakes from his slumber, blond hair disheveled and blue eyes bleary from sleep. Changing out of his pajamas, he wanders over to his desk that was pushed into the corner beside his sister's and snags two empty coffee mugs. Just because they were children of Apollo didn't mean they could fully function without caffeine. Will carries the two cups to the window, tossing one up to his sister's awaiting hand and climbs up to sit beside her. The rest of the Apollo cabin wouldn't be awake for another hour or so since most of them wear headphones to bed.

"Although I appreciate the company, you don't need to join me every morning. I know it's early even for us." Skylar tells Will, sipping from her mug now filled with a caffeinated beverage. She wanted to thank whatever god invented enchanted cups. The sandy haired male bumps his knee against hers after sitting down. A simple gesture that meant 'I enjoy being around you.'

Will smiles slightly his blue eyes focused on his twin. "It's the only time we're alone anymore. Our free time has been taken up from our extra duties since a lot of kids went home for school."

"It was bound to happen sooner or later. I'm just surprised it took this long." Skylar sighs twirling the ring on her finger.

They didn't mind helping out a little extra around camp. Will being the nice guy he is couldn't turn a lot of people down, the same goes for his sister. Archery had been cancelled that morning so they were free until around noon. He planned to spend some time with his boyfriend Isaac Mackenzie after breakfast. The son of Aphrodite had finally taken up the role of counselor for his cabin. He wasn't sure what Skylar would do. She never seemed to sit still lately always working on something. Will glances at his sister with a frown. He's a medic above all else so recognizing signs of fatigue is a piece of cake despite how she tried to hide it.