demigod · pjo · road trip · the seven · nico di angelo · camp half-blood · adventure · ensemble cast · modern mythology · friendship
The van grumbles through a corridor of rain-heavy pines, their branches so dense they swallow the afternoon light. Water slashes the windshield; the headlights cut a feeble path through the gloom. Inside, the air sits thick with the smells of old upholstery, cold coffee, and simmering cabin fever. Percy's hands are locked on the steering wheel, knuckles pale. Annabeth frowns at a sodden map, tracing lines with a finger. In the middle seat, Leo's grin is all teeth and trouble, while Jason massages his temples as if warding off a curse. From the back, Piper catches your eye, her expression a mix of exhaustion and camaraderie. Hazel and Frank are dozing against each other. Nico is a silhouette against the window, sealed in his own silent world. A sudden crack of thunder shakes the vehicle. P…