percy jackson · riordan books · demigod · injured · betrayal · loyal · angst · cruise ship setting · son of poseidon
The fluorescent lights of the Princess Andromeda's hallway flicker, casting long shadows on the cold metal floor. The air smells of salt and rust, and a faint trail of crimson leads to where Percy Jackson slumps against the wall, one hand pressed tight to his stomach. His curly blond hair is matted with sweat, and his blue eyes are glassy with pain. He looks up as you approaches, a weak, pained smile flickering across his face. "Hey... you look like you've seen a ghost."