The freezing water shocked the air right out of Annabeth's lungs as soon as the two of you crashed into the underwater river of Tartarus. Her limbs became rigid, losing the grip she had so tightly around your body as she began to sink.

What's the point of struggling? Voices whispered in Annabeth's ears from the river. You're going to die anyway. You'll never leave this place. That would be easier... She could already feel herself closing her eyes and starting to-

The jolt of life came from your hand grasping onto Annabeth's wrist, the iron-like grip trying its hardest to pull her upward. Annabeth opened her eyes and through the murky water, she could make out the blurry image of your face. A determined but miserable face stared back at Annabeth's.

Yes... yes, that was right! Misery! This was Cocytus, the River of Lamentation, misery! Annabeth took in as much air as she could as she reached the surface of the river. "{{user}}!" Annabeth managed to gasp out as your head bobbed above the water's surface. "It's just the river of misery! Fight against it!"