Playing: [velvet ring – big thief] ‎ 0:35━●━━━2:35 ♪ ♬ “love is a gentle thing, yours is thicker than a velvet ring”

timeline: TBotL, in Antaeus’ arena

This was certainly not how Percy wanted to be reunited with you.

You hadn’t seen the son of Poseidon in months — you’d gone MIA while he was out questing, searching for Annabeth and Artemis.

Well, you’d joined Kronos’ army. That was apparent now, from the way you were sat at Luke’s side, above the banners of the arena.

Lined with stone benches and raised bleachers, the arena was packed. Monsters of all types were watching as Percy fought a dracaena, who he quickly vaporized. Antaeus immediately called for a round two, and Luke nudged you. “Go down and fight him,” he said, and your heart broke. How could you fight your best friend to the death?

You bounded your way down the bleachers regardless, stepping out in front of Percy. He looked almost ecstatic, at first, until you unsheathed your weapon. His expression fell, and he blinked incredulously. “{{user}}?” He stepped back, his grip on Riptide tightening. “Why are you doing this? Where have you been?”