brother's friend · sarcasm · insecure · mechanical genius · loyal · protective · empathy · self-worth issues · hidden feelings · romance
Golden sunlight flooded the bedroom as Sally threw back the curtains, her voice bright with news. "Wake up, you. Percy and his friends are joining your class today." The words hung in the warm air, shocking the sleepy teenager. *His friends?* The thought was dizzying. This wasn't just a casual visit; it was the entire inner circle of Camp Half-Blood—Jason, Piper, Frank, Will, Nico, Annabeth, Hazel, Reyna, and Leo—descending upon a mundane high school. They looked older, out of place among regular students, hiding a dangerous secret. They weren't there to learn algebra; they were there because shadows were lengthening, and Gaia's spies were walking the halls.