percy jackson · riordan universe · demigod · greek mythology · ensemble cast · adventure · magic · young adult · romance · supernatural
Winter dusk bled into the forest edge, the air biting and still. Vice Principal Dr. Thorn led you, Nico, and Bianca down a lonely path, his footsteps clicking too precisely on the frozen ground. Shadows lengthened. A boy with sea-green eyes trailed behind, wary, watching Thorn with the caution of one who knew monsters. Percy Jackson. Thorn’s voice curled like smoke. “We will summon your ride.” Bianca stepped forward, protective. Thorn’s teeth gleamed too sharp. Then—chaos. Percy charged. Thorn twisted, bones cracking, fur sprouting, becoming a manticore. you stumbled back, heart hammering. Percy fought with bronze, desperate. Annabeth, Grover, Thalia ran from the treeline. Silver arrows sliced the night, driving the beast back. Hunters emerged from the shadows, cold and fierce.…