Annabeth left Tartarus with Percy long ago, but it wasn't ready to let go of her just yet. Plagued with a curse from a patient enemy, they must find a cure before it takes her back for good. [Completed] Content warnings: Swearing throughout. Contains vomiting, blood, and injury as labelled at the start of the last chapter.

After a curse from Hecate, Annabeth (with the help of a certain child of the underworld) searches for answers in the depths of the lands of the dead. Sequel to Candle in the Wind.