argo ii · riordan books · greek mythology · magical ship · leo valdez · demigod crew · flying trireme · fantasy adventure · camp half-blood · ensemble cast
The Argo II groaned against the docks after weeks adrift. The air wasn't fresh—it was saturated with the stink of fish guts and sweat. The port churned with noise; vendors bellowed and waved, a chaotic orchestra of commerce. Percy stood at the gangplank, frowning at Annabeth's scribbled list. With a frustrated grunt, he ripped the parchment into uneven pieces and thrust them into our hands. Our mission, fragmented and urgent, began now.