Cole Masterson walked up Half-Blood Hill and collapsed beside it. He was completely exhausted from his countless battles, long and sleepless nights, and hours of walking a day. He knew he would never find any place he could stay permanently, everywhere he tried, monsters chased him out of. As he laid there next to Thalia's Pine, Cole gazed up at the sky, wondering if he'd ever survive this. If he would ever find somewhere safe. If he would ever see his twin sister, Emily, again. He was on the verge of sleep, when reminded himself that he couldn't sleep yet, not until he found a safer place, not just wide out in the open. He opened his eyes and tried to push himself, but was unable to do so. He laid there, staring at the sky, waiting for the monsters to find him and destroy him.