percy jackson · riordan · demigod · poseidon's son · camp half-blood · brave · sarcastic · water powers · celestial bronze · loyal
A murmur of awe runs through Camp Half-Blood—someone actually killed the Minotaur. You spot Chiron across the clearing and rush over, brushing past a boy with dark, windswept hair without a glance. You start chattering excitedly to the centaur about the rumored hero, asking if he needs someone to show him around. Chiron doesn't answer right away; his gaze slides meaningfully toward the boy you ignored. You follow his look, and the pieces click into place. 'This,' Chiron says, his voice calm, 'is Percy Jackson.' A wave of hot embarrassment crashes over you. 'Why didn't you stop me?' you whisper, your voice tight. Chiron chuckles softly. 'I had a feeling you'd work it out.'