So basically I've read through the rules/guidelines and my fic counts, so please don't try and say it's not real fan fiction.

Annabeth gasped and immediately felt her heart warm. Percy- her boyfriend- was standing there holding a dozen blue roses and box of her favorite chocolates.

"Happy Valentine's day, Wise Girl." He walked forward and grinned. "I know, I know, 'oh my gods Percy you're amazing'." Annabeth hopped out of her chair and-

Welcome to your first lesson…

You've had your introduction and your ready. You want to jump in all excited and such. Well, cupcake, you're in luck, cause we're starting.

Today you will learn about one of the most important things in not just the PJO fandom, but any fandom— shipping.

You're probably thinking, "what? I thought this was a guide to the PJO fandom, not packages?" Well, while a lesson on where your Amazon packages come from wouldn't be completely unrelated from Percy Jackson, we are talking about shipping pairings. Shipping is one of the most fragile subjects in a fandom. But feel free to ship what you want. If you feel a connection between two characters that makes your toes curl and your mouth twist into an unbelievably big smile then that's your ship. A ship is an amazing rollercoaster that you can keep riding forever (at least, until you get bored and go onto a different ride).

The rules to shipping are limitless. Percy and Kronos? Yep, seen it. Jason (if you listened closely you could hear a collective moan of sobs across the world) and a Brick? Brason for life! (Again, I'm sorry. I couldn't help myself)

When reading Percy Jackson fanfiction you will find that the collective number of fangirls and guys ship Percy and Annabeth- otherwise known as Percabeth. I, myself - I know, hate me all you want- don't ship it. The classic Wise Girl and Seaweed brain duo is the most shipped pairing out there, but even after years, it's still thriving. I have my own theories and thoughts on it, but it's up to you whether you ship it. There are quite a lot of average or below average Percy and Annabeth fics, but done right, a percabeth fanfic can be really good.

Moving on; for most people shipping is what makes a story or even a fanfic. I would implore you not to stop reading a book series or anything (movie, tv show, fanfic, etc.) just because you don't like the endgame. You don't have to ship it to enjoy the well-written beauty. Hell, I've done it before- stopped reading if I don't ship it- but it's really up to you.

Now, there may be those times where there is a well-liked ship that you don't like. And in certain times like those, you may find people who try to invalidate other ships because it's either canon (meaning has happened in the series and/or is confirmed by the author) or shipped by the majority. No matter how much you want to, don't go spreading hate about that ship, simply point out how any ship counts and are only limited to your imagination.

Now that you have the run-down, here are a few examples of Percy Jackson ships and how they typically play out.

1) Percy and Artemis (Pertemis)

(This example is kind of an angsty I-feel-hurt-and-untrusting-from-past-relationships-but-I-love-you well-written kind of fanfiction that you will usually find uncompleted. I decided to use a cheating Annabeth and an untrusting Artemis.)

"Shit, that's the thing, I'm not like other men, Artemis," He attempted one last time. He wasn't ready to lose another love. Annabeth had cheated on him right when he was about to propose. Heartbroken, he had left camp behind for a bit. A lot of things had happened, a long story that would take several chapters of a well-written fan fiction (hehehe). But in the end, he had ended up in love. With Artemis.

"If you can't realize that then I'll leave." Percy opened the door and stepped forward, but he was stopped. A hand gripped his wrist and turned him around into a tight hug.

"Don't leave me- not again," she whispered against his chest. He lifted up her chin and smiled.

"I love you." And with that, their lips met. Pushing all their emotions into the kiss- the frustrations, the love, the experiences. And they never let go again. They never let go of each other through pain and happiness. The end.

(I liked that a lot, oof)

2) Percy and Annabeth (Percabeth)

(This example is a cutesy, cheesy one shot, but the many other percabeth tropes we will explore in the future)

It was Valentine's Day at Camp Half-blood, and love was in the air. Children of Aphrodite were more annoyingly lovey-dovey than usual (most likely slipping love potions into food and charming campers), Demeter's kids were growing roses left and right 5 drachmae a dozen, and Annabeth was feeling lonely. She hadn't spent any time with Percy all day. Every time she saw him he'd make up an excuse that he had to go somewhere, and would slip away.

Eventually, the blonde daughter of Athena had resigned to her cabin to work on some blueprints. She wasn't normally one for romantic exclamations, but today was different. Her boyfriend couldn't even spend five minutes with her or at least kiss her?

She heard the door creak open but didn't even look up. Probably Malcolm or one of her other siblings. But she felt a tap on her arm.

"What?" she snapped.

"Glad to see me?" Annabeth's head span around. "PERCY?"

Annabeth gasped and immediately felt her heart warm. The gorgeous son of Poseidon was standing there holding a dozen blue roses and box of her favorite chocolates.

"Happy Valentine's day, Wise Girl." He walked forward and grinned. "I know, I know, 'oh my gods Percy you're amazing'." Annabeth hopped out of her chair and… slapped him in the face.

"I love you, but that's for avoiding me today." Then she kissed him.

"And that's for being the best boyfriend ever."

(Decided on only two examples because I am a lazy piece of shit sometimes)