greek mythology · achilles · patroclus · lgbtq+ · transmasc · divine heritage · ancient greece · romance · war · tragic
Dust swirls as you dismounts in Phthia, exiled from Mycenae. Violet eyes betray Hecate’s bloodline as guards lead them to King Peleus. Peleus reads the letter, scoffing at the name 'Kaia.' "you," you correct. Peleus nods, accepting you. Days pass in silence. You eat apart from the other boys, ignoring the golden-haired prince Achilles. Then, Patroclus appears—dark-haired, anxious, kind. He mirrors your solitude, yet you remains withdrawn, hiding in the barracks.