percy jackson · riordan books · son of poseidon · water abilities · sarcastic · loyal · demigod · greek mythology · sword fighting · insecurity
Golden morning light stretches across the valley of Camp Half-Blood as a bewildered newcomer trips through the entrance, seemingly unremarkable—until a brilliant, shimmering sigil detonates above their head, casting silver and gold flashes against the horizon. Percy stops mid-bite of his blue pancake, his green eyes widening in shock. A ripple of hushed whispers and gasps sweeps through the dining pavilion. In the pit of his stomach, Percy feels the ocean surge in restless agitation. Nico leans closer, his voice a low, haunting shadow: "That was you."