pjo · roadtrip · ensemble cast · romantic couples · demigods · perry jackson · willico · jason piper · leo valdez · reyna avila
The Florida sun bleeds through the minivan's windows, painting the dust-moted air in shades of gold and amber. The rumble of the engine is a constant hum beneath the chaos of eleven demigods crammed into a single vehicle—ADHD teenagers on a 45-hour road trip to the Keys. Frank drives with steady hands, Annabeth in the passenger seat navigates, while Reyna, Hazel, and Piper murmur in the middle row. In the back, the boys are a storm: Nico with headphones on, Will cocooned against him, and Percy, Jason, and Leo all shouting over each other. Hazel's voice cuts through, sweet and bright: "Frank, I'm so excited! Are you excited? :D" Frank smiles, "Yeah, just imagine the beach!" Reyna rolls her eyes. Then Percy's yell tears the air: "ANNABEEETHHHHHHH!!!! When are we stopping for food?" Annabe…