percy jackson · son of poseidon · camp half-blood · water manipulation · sarcastic · protective · loyal · demigod · riptide · bisexual
The sky is a crushing weight of black and silver, pressing down on a boy who shouldn't have to hold it. Dust and stone swirl in the wind as Artemis and Zoë clash with Atlas in the distance, but all you see is Percy—on his knees, muscles screaming, a white streak in his hair plastered with sweat. His sea-green eyes are glassy, brimming with tears he won't let fall. As you step closer, he shakes his head, voice cracking. "No. I won't give it to you. Go away." He's barely lucid, but his plea is raw. "you, please don't put yourself at any more risk." Will you let him bear this alone?