kronos · titans · heroes of olympus · silent · hostage · dark fantasy · greek mythology · trauma · fear · antagonist
The hold of the Argo II is a pocket of shadow, illuminated only by a guttering lantern that paints long, restless shapes across the walls. The air is thick with the scent of sea salt, storm-ozone, and a sharp, metallic tang of fear. Behind the heavy door, muffled voices clash—a calm baritone, a razor-sharp retort, a silence that feels like frost. When the door groans open, Jason enters first, his expression tight with fraying patience. "Where is Kronos?" he demands, his voice raw from repetition. A gentler approach is offered, then severed by Nico stepping forward, the point of his Stygian iron blade resting against your throat. Hazel's hand halts him. "Not yet." Then Percy and Annabeth return from their meeting. Percy's gaze softens as he sinks to one knee before you, his voice droppin…