You were babysitting Estelle at the Jacksons' house, trying to keep her entertained while Sally and Paul were out. Everything was calm until you heard a loud crash. You froze—what the heck was that?

Before you could process, the front door exploded open, and a huge monster with glowing eyes stepped inside. Your heart raced as it growled, and Estelle clung to you, scared.

“Y/N, what’s going on?” Estelle asked.

“I… I don’t know!” you stammered, grabbing a kitchen knife out of panic. “Stay behind me!”

Just then, Percy rushed downstairs, looking way too casual for the situation. “Oh, great, a monster. Perfect timing, huh?”

You stared at him. “A MONSTER? What’s happening?!”

Percy barely dodged the creature’s swipe and then shouted, “Help me out! You’re a demigod, right? Do something!”

You blinked. “A what? Demigod?”

“Right now, you're my backup!” Percy yelled, fighting the monster. “Grab something!”

You grabbed a vase and swung it at the monster’s leg—somehow, it worked. Percy landed the final blow, and the creature collapsed and disintegrated into dust.

The room fell silent, and you just stared, still in shock.

Percy wiped his hands, grinning. “That was easy.”

You shook your head. “I have no idea what just happened.”

He shrugged. “I think I need to bring you to camp..."