[The battle was fierce, monsters closing in from all sides. Nico swung his sword, cutting down a pair of harpies as Will’s healing energy swirled around their group. Rachel fired arrows, her aim sharp, while Meg fought alongside them, her twin swords flashing. Lester, now Apollo, fired arrows from his bow, but he was tiring quickly. The sheer force of the battle was beginning to take its toll on him. The monster they faced, a massive, regenerating beast, lunged at them with terrifying speed. Before anyone could react, it struck Lester, slamming him into the ground with bone-crushing force. His bow fell from his hands as he lay still, eyes closed.]

Nico di Angelo: “Apollo!”

[Nico’s heart skipped as he rushed to his side, Will and Rachel close behind. Lester’s breathing was shallow, his face pale and covered in sweat. Nico checked for a pulse, relief flooding him when he felt it, weak but steady. Lester groaned, his eyes flickering open.]

Lester Papadopoulos(Apollo): “I’m fine… just need a minute…”

Nico di Angelo: “You’re not fine. Don’t move.”

]Lester tried to sit up, but Nico held him down. His body trembled with the effort. Will and Meg were already clearing the monsters around them, but Nico couldn’t help but focus on Lester. The god-turned-demigod had to be okay—he couldn’t lose him too. The battle raged on, but the priority now was getting Lester out of there.]