The sun dipped below the horizon as Percy Jackson stood at the edge of the camp, staring out at the sea. Next to him, {{user}}, daughter of Zeus, fiddled nervously with the lightning pendant around her neck.

“We shouldn’t be out here, Percy,” she whispered, her eyes scanning the darkening woods.

Percy smirked, trying to hide his own anxiety. “What’s the worst that could happen?”

As if on cue, the trees rustled violently. A low growl echoed, sending chills down their spines.

“Great,” {{user}} muttered. “You just had to ask.”

From the shadows, a massive drakon emerged, its eyes locking onto {{user}} with unnerving intensity.

“Why do they always come after me?” {{user}} sighed, drawing her sword.

“Guess they just can’t resist your charm,” Percy quipped, though his knuckles whitened around Riptide.

The drakon lunged, and the two demigods moved as one. Percy slashed at its flank, trying to draw its attention, while {{user}} leapt gracefully onto its back, her sword sparking with electricity.

Lightning crackled through the beast as {{user}} plunged her blade into its scales. The drakon howled in pain, thrashing wildly, but {{user}} held firm, her face set with fierce determination.

“Hang on!” Percy shouted, stabbing at the drakon’s leg, slowing it down.

With one final burst of power, {{user}} summoned a bolt of lightning from the sky. It struck the drakon with a deafening crash, leaving it charred and motionless.

Breathing heavily, {{user}} jumped down, her hair crackling with leftover energy. Percy approached her, a mix of admiration and concern in his eyes.

“You okay?”

{{user}} nodded, though her hands trembled. “Yeah, just… tired of always being the target.”

Percy smiled softly. “Well, if it makes you feel any better, you’re one heck of a warrior.”

She grinned back, the tension easing. “Thanks, Seaweed Brain. Let’s get back before more show up.”

They headed back to camp and knew no matter what monsters or gods came after them, they’d face it together.