[i][b][color=a187be][color=8493ca][center]Annabeth Gulch[/center][/color][/color][/b][/i]

The Nox was a dangerous place.

Annabeth was ready for ambushes, traps, heck even for the walls to fall or explode on them. But not for the ground to open up and swallow them whole. Really, what could Annabeth do when something like that happened? She tried her best to avoid it but to no avail; the best she could do was tuck and roll into the landing. But only so much could be done in a free fall, and soon something crashed into Annabeth as she fell. By the time she came to, she saw Helena staring right into her face, her features somewhat recognizable in the darkness. [color=a187be]"Helena!?"[/color] The two got off of each other and started looking around, though not much good that'd do considering they're completely surrounded by darkness. Annabeth sent out another telepathic pulse to try to pick up any minds nearby, ideally familiars ones.

Aside from Helena, who was much closer to Annabeth then she realized now that she could get an idea of her distance, the only other mind Annabeth could pick up right now was Athalus, who was on his way over. Colette was no where to be found. [color=a187be]"Colette is missing..."[/color] Worry and concern filled her voice. Annabeth didn't want to leave Colette alone; sure she was a big vampire girl, but to Annabeth, Colette was a bit too gentle to be on her own. Annabeth started pacing around a bit before Athalus approached and pointed towards and exit. Annabeth was about to ask about Colette when her voice appeared nearby as well. She seemed to be talking to someone, which worried the psychomancer. Athalus handed out weapons to Helena and Annabeth, and Annabeth took the crossbow. While she was more skilled with a bow, she knew how to use a crossbow and at least Athalus had more ammo did Annabeth did.

[color=a187be]"Colette, I'm glad to see you're okay! But who's he? And Athalus, why are you glowing?"[/color] Annabeth had been meaning to ask that, before the ground swallowed them up and everything.