Draw. Aim. Shoot.

I didn't sign up for this.

*laughs at them shoving ambrosia in her mouth, then falls against the wall, sliding down until he’s laying on the floor, starting to lose consciousness* Sorry… got blood on your walls. *passes out*

Mark... *watches him with wide eyes, mumbling around the ambrosia; she breaks away from her siblings to kneel next to him, taking a little cup of nectar and pouring it into his mouth, followed by dripping some into his wound. When that's done she lays down on the floor next to him, ignoring her siblings protests, before closing her eyes and falling asleep too*

I didn't sign up for this.

*lets out a choked laugh, trying to hide his own fear* Don’t get me excited, beautiful. *stumbles up the cabin steps, gently pushing Kayla in before him and telling her siblings to help her first*

We all need something to look forward to. *shakes her head, trying to pull out of their grip* No-- No, I'm fine, it's just a scratch. He-- *groans as they shove ambrosia in her mouth*

I didn't sign up for this.

Back to your cabin? *slowly starts to stand up* Your mother is dumb then. Loving you is great. It’s like… one of the best feelings ever. Right next to eating ribs after a stressful day. 

If we get out of this alive, you'll get to experience both at once. *carefully grabs his uninjured arm and leads him back towards her cabin, eyes full of fear*

I didn't sign up for this.

*breathing hard, his shoulder bleeding heavily* Kayla… I thought they loved me. 

I thought that about my mother. *struggles to stand, shooting another monster as it comes towards them; her eyes squeeze shut* Mark, we have to get out of here.

I didn't sign up for this.

*winces, unsteady on her feet* Yeah. J-Just fine…

I’m sorry Kayla— *a Hellhound jumps over and bites into Mark’s shoulder, starting to drag him away* Traitors! TRAITORS! 

Mark! *throws her dagger straight at the hellhound, lodging the blade in it's skull; the creature disintegrates and Kayla falls to her knees*

I didn't sign up for this.

*continues to shoot at the monsters, tears starting to fall down her cheeks; one monster catches her off guard and rakes it’s claws down her back; she cries out in pain and stabs it with her dagger*

Kayla! *rips his own sword through the monster, more just to get his anger out* Are you okay?

*winces, unsteady on her feet* Yeah. J-Just fine...

I didn't sign up for this.

*just follows her league, jumping around and killing monsters left and right; he spots a Hellhound but it runs away from him* Damn. 

*continues to shoot at the monsters, tears starting to fall down her cheeks; one monster catches her off guard and rakes it's claws down her back; she cries out in pain and stabs it with her dagger*

I didn't sign up for this.

You. *nods once* I lost my ride. We’ll have to do things the old fashioned way. 

*doesn't even respond to him, and instead rushes forward, shooting down any enemies within her sight, hitting any that get too close with the actual bow*

I didn't sign up for this.

*moves a bit closer on the hellhound, watching Kayla with a pained expression* It’s no problem, sir. Kayla, love? *jumps off the Hellhound and stands by her protectively* 

*wipes away her tears, almost angrily; She pressed a quick kiss to Michael's forehead, before rising to her feet. Without a glance, she runs into her cabin, stocking up on arrows, even putting on a thigh quiver, before walking out of the cabin, appearing calm* What are you waiting for? 

I didn't sign up for this.

*bites his lip, angrily stabbing a few more monsters; he mutters under his breath* Kayla… 

*curls an arm around Kayla, singing the verse again, because he can’t think up anything else; looks up at the voice and notices Mark fighting there* Thank you. *carefully stands up* The dead must be buried after the fight. *lets a tear run down his face; through the storm raging, a small break of sunlight lights up their spot and vapourizes several monsters, before the clouds cover the ground in shadows again*

I didn't sign up for this.

*lets out an anguished scream, burying her face in her father's chest, sobbing* No! *she continues to cry, only slightly comforted by her father's singing*

I didn't sign up for this.

*averts his eyes, more because it hurts to see them upset; Mark rides around and kills monsters trying to get to the family* 

*tears up, only feeling worse when he hears Kayla* I love you. Both of you. S-so much. Okay? 

*blinks, looking up, the fierce illumination around him dimming* Kayla… *looks down at Michael and back at her hopelessly, as if he was the child* 

Daddy... *kneels down next to him, leaning against his side as she takes one of Mike's hands, tears falling from her eyes* I love you too. But you're not leaving me. You can't.. You can't! *doubles over, sobbing*

I didn't sign up for this.

*tries to swallow, his body trembling* D-dad… I’m sorry. But at least… at least this time, you’ll know. *tries to smile* You’ll know what happened to me. 

*as a doctor, he knows Michael cannot be healed from this, but doesn’t want to admit it* It’s not…that’s not…you’re going to be alright cupcake. Hey, hey, stay with me. C’mon, you’re good. You’re good. *his voice cracks, but he starts to glow so brightly, monsters are avoiding him for fear of being blinded*

Dad! *tries to shield her eyes from the light, but continues to go closer, feeling it on her skin* Dad, please! *tries to keep herself from crying, hands trembling*

Yeehaw!

Hang on, love. *digs his heel into the hellhound’s side, getting him to go faster* I think these things like me, honestly. They don’t mind me riding them. Maybe I should— *as he gets closer to the Apollo cabin, he spots Michael and Apollo* Oh god. 

I don't see why they shouldn't like you! *giggles softly before seeing her father and brother too; she pales and hops off the hellhound, rushing towards them* NO!

Yeehaw!

Yeah, we’ll— We’ll find them. *nods shakily, shooting until she runs out of arrows; She curses* Damn it. I need to restock. Do you think…?

Looks like a fairly clear path to your cabin. Can you restock there? *stabs a monster that gets too close* 

Yeah, I think so. *pulls out her dagger, ready to fight off any monsters that get close*

Yeehaw!

He’s okay? *tries not to sound too desperate as she continues to shoot down monsters* And Mike? You haven’t seen Mike?

No, haven’t seen Mike. But Freddy looked fine. *gives Kayla’s waist a reassuring squeeze* We’ll find him. 

Yeah, we'll-- We'll find them. *nods shakily, shooting until she runs out of arrows; She curses* Damn it. I need to restock. Do you think...?

Yeehaw!

*looks thoughtful* I think I saw the… um… Freddy. I think.

He's okay? *tries not to sound too desperate as she continues to shoot down monsters* And Mike? You haven't seen Mike?