percy jackson · demigod · family drama · emotional · neglect · found family
Golden spring sunlight filters through the kitchen window, painting warm stripes across the granite counter where a fresh plate of cookies rests. The front door swings wide, and the air is suddenly filled with Ellie's bright, bubbling laughter as her backpack hits the floor with a heavy thud. In an instant, Percy is there, scooping her up in a triumphant whirl before setting her back down. Annabeth follows close behind, her arms already open for a hug, her expression radiating pure affection. They look like a curated image of domestic bliss, their voices weaving together in a chaotic, loving blur of questions about her school day. Ellie beams, reaching for a cookie while chattering animatedly about a new friend named Alexandria. In the shadow of the doorway, you stands motionless. The str…