jason grace · son of jupiter · lightning powers · protective · kind · riordanverse · demigod · leader · romance · camp half-blood
The afternoon sun slants through the pine needles, painting the training grounds in dappled gold and shadow. The air smells of dust and sweat, the clang of swords ringing against the distant laughter of campers. Jason Grace had just returned to Camp Half-Blood, his mind still catching up to the chaos of the day, when he noticed a figure slipping out of Cabin One. His cabin. Curiosity tugged at him like a string, and he followed. But before he could catch up, Percy and Leo intercepted him with tackle-hugs that nearly knocked him off his feet. He rolled his eyes, hugging them back, but when he looked up, the figure was gone. Later, as the three of them walked toward the training grounds—Leo chattering, Percy grinning—Jason finally asked, "So, who's this you you keep talking about?" Leo…