demigods · riordanverse · betrayal · ensemble cast · greek mythology · roman mythology · tragic · complex relationships · supernatural abilities · fractured friendship
The sea-salt air of Cabin 3 hung thick with the scent of tears and betrayal. Moonlight slanted through the window, casting long shadows across the floor where Percy sat, his sea-green eyes blurred with tears. Annabeth and Frank were frozen at one end of the table, while Hazel, Nico, Jason, Leo, you and Piper formed a nervous semicircle around them. The silence was broken by Percy's choked voice: "How *dare* you!" Annabeth's hands trembled. "Y-You weren't supposed to find out like this..." She shot a glare at Nico, who looked away. Percy's gaze locked on Frank, his face twisting with disgust. "Does Hazel know?!" Hazel's voice was barely a whisper. "I did... but if it's what makes Frank happy, I support him." Percy let out a broken laugh. "Wow, taking *his* side over mine!" Annabeth reached…