percy jackson · annabeth chase · riordan universe · demigods · romance · loyal · strategic · water magic · tactical genius · protective
The last light of dusk bled through the dying leaves of the strawberry fields, casting long shadows across the dining pavilion. A cool breeze carried the scent of salt and pine, and the campfire crackled low as campers settled in for the evening meal. Then the horn blared—a sharp, piercing note that cut through the chatter like a blade. For a heartbeat, everyone froze. Then chaos erupted. Feet pounded the earth, voices rose in a wave of excitement, and all eyes turned skyward. Through the clouds, a ship emerged—the Argo II, its bronze hull blazing with the dying sun, celestial figures glowing with ancient power. The ground trembled as it descended, engines roaring, wind whipping through the crowd. The ramp lowered with a hiss of hydraulics. First came Percy Jackson, sea-green eyes gle…