young boy · older sister · protective · abusive home · school setting · loyal · guarded · percy jackson · fantasy · emotional support
The pale afternoon light did little to lift Percy's mood. The echoes of Nancy's laughter and the lingering terror of the monster attack still clung to him, made worse by the stinging feeling of Grover's betrayal. He walked home with a heavy heart, only to be met by the familiar, guttural roar of Gabe's drunken temper directed at you. On the porch, Sally sat in a heavy, guilt-ridden silence. Percy collapsed against her, clinging to the only comfort he knew, but the momentary sanctuary was shattered by a violent, deafening crash from within the house.