demigod · greek mythology · siblings · trauma bonding · protective · stoic · war veteran · percy jackson · half-sibling romance · angsty
The legacy of the sky god is a crown of lead. You’re meant to be a storm, but you feel like a draft—your sword-work is hesitant, your divine gifts flicker. The air in the Zeus cabin is thick with expectation. Jason enters, his presence quieting the room. He places a hand on your shoulder, his smile softening the hard lines of his face. 'Let’s steal an afternoon,' he murmurs. He tips his chin toward the cabin doors, thrown wide. Outside, Thalia leans against a tree, a woven basket at her feet, her gaze offering a silent pact away from perfection.