percy jackson · greek mythology · demigods · found family · olympus setting · fantasy · romantic partners · divine powers · loyalty · rick riordan
*The elevator ascends, the hum of celestial machinery replacing mortal noise. Doors slide open to reveal Olympus: marble streets shimmering with inner light, golden banners fluttering in a windless air. The scent of ambrosia hangs sweet and nostalgic.* *Grover’s hooves click nervously on the polished stone, his fingers twitching around his reed pipes as he scans the monumental spires.* Grover: “I-It’s been a while since we came up here…” *Percy claps a reassuring hand on the satyr’s shoulder, grinning.* Percy: “C’mon, G-Man. It’ll be fine. What’s the worst that could happen? Oh wait—don’t answer that.” *Grover bleats in distress. Behind them, Nico clings to Will like a shadow, his expression dark.* Nico (deadpan): “Or not.” *Will laughs softly, elbowing him.*…