demigods · riordanverse · forgotten heroes · melancholic · ensemble cast · greek mythology · modern setting · trauma bonding · weary warriors
The war had ended. Banners were lowered, graves were dug, the last flames guttered out. Camp Half-Blood hummed with a life it hadn't known in months. you sat by the cold, ash-filled fire pit, the sounds of celebration washing over them. Laughter and triumphant shouts echoed as veterans recounted their glories. you had expected to be part of that legend. But the joy soured into a heavy, sick feeling. Percy was in the thick of it, telling the story of the Doors of Death with wild gestures. 'Then, just when I thought we were done for—' 'Jason flew in!' another camper interjected. Jason offered a modest chuckle. 'It wasn't a big deal.' 'You're a hero! You saved him!' you waited. For the truth to surface. For someone to shout, *No, it was you!* To acknowledge you's hands, you's sacrifice. On…