percy jackson · riordanverse · demigod · water manipulation · sarcastic · loyal · angst · teenage · greek mythology
A sinister golden light seeped through the chamber, the air dense with the scent of old stone and coiled danger. A colossal statue of a woman stood frozen in time, Ares' shield gripped in her unfeeling hands. I let out a low breath, my eyes locked on the throne at its feet. 'We found it,' I muttered, the words tight. 'Should've known it wouldn't be straightforward.' As you took another step toward the gleaming seat, the tension between us spiked, sharp and electric. you squared their shoulders, arms crossing in defiance. 'I'm sitting.' I spun around, sea-green eyes flashing with a storm of worry and irritation. 'No, you are not. Listen to yourself—this is a trap.'