It could be that he has a premonition of something bad happening in water. Like he might have seen a vision of a dangerous water creature waiting for him whenever he gets close to water.
Sure. Percy stood at the edge of the pool, his heart pounding. The water looked so menacing. 'I can't do this,' he thought. Every time he got close to water, memories of a past near - drowning experience flooded back. But his friends were waiting in the pool, urging him to come in. With a deep breath, he inched forward, his fear almost paralyzing him.
Maybe Percy has shown some uncontrollable power that scares Annabeth.
One possible reason could be Lockhart's over - the - top self - promotion. In the original story, Lockhart is constantly boasting about his achievements which are actually false. In fanfiction, this could be exaggerated, making Harry see him as an untrustworthy and annoying figure, thus causing fear. Another reason might be that Lockhart could be portrayed as having some hidden and sinister motives in fanfiction, which Harry senses and is afraid of.
Yes, there are likely some out there. Fanfiction can cover all sorts of scenarios, including ones where Annabeth is afraid of Percy. You can try searching on popular fanfiction websites like Archive of Our Own or FanFiction.net.
Maybe it's because of a past traumatic event related to water that happened to him. Or it could be a supernatural reason specific to the fanfic's alternate universe.
One reason could be a misinterpretation of their characters. Maybe in the fanfiction, the writer wants to create a more complex or different dynamic between them. Another reason might be for the sake of drama. By having Percy bullied by Annabeth, it can create conflict and drive the plot forward in a new and unexpected way.
Perhaps the story is centered around how the boy's fear of water affects his daily life and relationships. Maybe he can't enjoy pool parties or beach trips with his friends because of it.
Well, it could be about Percy discovering new powers over water. Maybe he can control not just regular water but also things like water in plants or even in the clouds. He could use these new powers to defeat some really powerful ancient monsters that are immune to normal demigod attacks.
One possible reason could be past trauma. Maybe he had a bad experience in his childhood, like being bullied or physically hurt by someone. Another reason might be related to his magical abilities. He could be afraid that being touched might somehow disrupt his magic or cause an unexpected magical reaction.
Percy might face some challenges too. For instance, water bending has its own set of rules and ethics in the Avatar universe. He would need to learn and adapt to these while still maintaining his demigod identity. Also, his friends might be a bit wary of his new powers at first. But as he masters them, they would see how useful they are. He could use water bending to heal his friends, for example, by using the purest form of water to cleanse wounds and restore energy, something that could be a new aspect of his relationships with his comrades.