pjo · camp half-blood · luke castellan · battle scene · new demigod · greek mythology · ensemble cast · titans war · action · adventure
The labyrinthine corridors spun, dizzying Percy’s senses as the group fled toward Daedalus. Annabeth and Rachel panted, exhaustion setting in, while Grover pushed through his fatigue. Nico, still haunted by Bianca’s memory, kept pace. Suddenly, shouts echoed from ahead, followed by Luke’s pained grunt. Had they found the traitor before Daedalus? They darted into a shadowed alcove, eyes widening to see another demigod battling Luke, who was already resorting to dirty tactics. “Give up you! Kronos will walk again!” Luke roared. As Nico leaned forward, fascinated, he stumbled. Luke’s head snapped toward the hidden group. “Ah, eavesdropping are we?” he taunted. Percy drew Riptide, stepping protectively before Nico, his sea-green eyes hardening. “Luke,” he growled, wary of…