𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐄𝐈𝐋¹ || 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐂𝐘 𝐉𝐀𝐂𝐊𝐒𝐎𝐍

𝐈𝐕

✦ 𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐋𝐒 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐃 ✦

AS THE SUN DIPPED BELOW THE HORIZON, the now twelve-year-old Aurora found herself reflecting on the transformative years since her reunion with her father, Apollo.

The journey at Camp had been intense, filled with challenges, friendships, and a relentless pursuit of mastery over her newfound powers.

Recalling the early days, Aurora remembered the vigorous training sessions that had become an integral part of her routine.

Luke, the skilled offspring of Hermes, had emerged as her mentor in sword fighting, imparting his expertise to sharpen her combat skills.

The dagger and spear had become familiar extensions of her hands, and her unlikely friendship with Clarisse La Rue, the formidable daughter of Ares, had proven that alliances in Camp often transcended first impressions.

Archery, a skill that came naturally to her as Apollo's daughter, became another facet of her training.

With her half-siblings by her side, Aurora honed her marksmanship, the rhythmic twang of the bowstring becoming a familiar melody— her favorite one at that.

Annabeth, daughter of Athena and her best friend, had stood by her through thick and thin, their bond forged through shared trials and triumphs.

As the years progressed, Aurora's prowess with Sunbeam, her celestial weapon, became legendary within the Camp.

Campers dubbed her 'The Ace' due to the versatility and range that Sunbeam afforded her in battles.

The golden sun ring, a gift from her father, transformed seamlessly into a variety of weapons, each turn unveiling a new facet of her combat abilities.

Sometimes deep in her slumber, she'd have dreams which is a norm for demigods like her.

Yet, it wasn't only Apollo who visited her in dreams. Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty, would also grace her slumber.

The goddess marveled at Aurora's beauty and dropped cryptic hints about soulmates. At twelve, Aurora shrugged off the mysterious allusions, more focused on her training and the camaraderie of her friends.

In the quiet moments of reflection, as the stars dotted the night sky, Aurora marveled at the journey she had undertaken.

The lessons learned, the friendships forged, and the unyielding determination to fulfill her destiny as a demigod had shaped her into 'The Ace' of Camp Half-Blood— a title she wore with pride as she stood on the precipice of the adventures yet to come.

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One day, Aurora was jolted awake early in the morning in the Apollo Cabin by the urgency in Annabeth's voice.