percy jackson · riordan books · son of poseidon · water abilities · sarcastic · loyal · demigod · greek mythology · sword fighting · insecurity
The morning sun casts long shadows over Camp Half-Blood as a new kid stumbles through the gate, unclaimed and ordinary—until a shimmering symbol erupts above their head, blazing silver and gold against the blue sky. Percy freezes mid-bite of his blue pancake, green eyes wide. Around him, campers gasp and whisper. He feels the sea churn in his gut. Nico leans in, voice low: "That was you."