There was a demigod. A powerful one. But he never counted for anything. This is the life you'll never want to lead.
Percy Jackson was the defending hero. He saved his friends, his world, and any disheartened demigods had only to glance at his sword before thrusting their own, upward with renewed strength.
Luke Castellan was the tragic hero. He fought valiantly for his cause. He truly wanted to make the world a better place, and sacrificed his life to overthrow the titan king.
There was one. One never mentioned in the books. Percy knew him. Luke knew him. Thalia barely remembers his face, but she knew him. This demigod could have saved many lives. Or maybe he would have razed Olympus.
He could have been part of the prophecy. He could have experienced glory, but also the sharp pains of loss. But he feared, and he hid. He never went to Camp, and Chiron never met him. This child of Zeus, long forgotten by his father. Willing to live a simple mortal life, and that will protected him from any monsters. He was never found, never had to defend himself.
But one day, Percy Jackson came to his door. He had the Huntress Thalia with him, and they were desperately searching for any holes, any passageways that monsters could take to evade the demigod forces. The battle of Manhattan was drawing near.
This person saw a bronze sword and a quiver of silver arrows. He had heard about Huntresses and Campers. He pretended to only see a pen and a knapsack.
Jackson and Grace believed he was mortal. He gave no indication on recognizing their accessories, and let them think the Mist had fooled them.
He let them. He alone knew he was the son of Zeus, something his mother had told him personally, before she died as a result of arson.
He was a coward. He could tip the battle in favor of the demigods. He could be recognized by his father.
He said nothing when the raven-haired boy and ice-eyed girl left.
Forty years later, he had never talked to another demigod.
He had his simple job, in his office.
He had no children, went occasionally by himself to the theaters.
Behold, the one who never went anywhere in life.
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