Their demigod past can give them unique skills. Percy's ability to control water, even if it's not as powerful in the mortal world, can still help him in situations like dealing with a flooded basement or helping at a local pool. Annabeth's strategic mind from her demigod battles can make her excellent at things like planning community events or solving problems at work.
Mentally, their demigod past has made them more resilient. When facing difficulties in their mortal lives, like financial problems or relationship issues, they draw on the strength they gained from surviving all those dangerous quests. Also, their experiences with different mythical creatures and gods give them a different perspective on life. For instance, they might not be as afraid of the unknown as regular mortals, which can lead them to take more risks in things like career choices or trying new hobbies.
Well, it's possible that such a fanfiction exists given the creativity of fanfiction authors. They like to experiment with different relationship dynamics. But considering the popularity and the nature of Annabeth and Percy's relationship in the source material, this would be quite a shocker. It could also attract a lot of criticism from fans who are attached to the original relationship, while others might be interested in seeing how such a different plot would unfold.
In the fanfiction, Percy's interaction with Annabeth's mortal friends could start off a bit rocky. He might be seen as the odd one out, especially if he's just met them. But as time goes on, he could bond with them over shared interests. Maybe they all like the same kind of food or music. And his relationship with Annabeth would play a role too. If Annabeth is really close to these friends, Percy would make an effort to get along with them for her sake, and in the process, form his own unique relationships with them.
One interesting aspect of this fanfiction could be how a mortal might view Percy and Annabeth's extraordinary abilities. A mortal might be in awe of their combat skills. For example, seeing Percy control water during a fight or Annabeth's strategic planning. They would also notice their strong bond, which might seem otherworldly to an ordinary person.
They might be shocked. Percy is not an ordinary guy, and his abilities would be quite a surprise to them.
Percy could be heartbroken. He might initially go into a state of denial, not believing that Annabeth would actually leave him for a mortal. He might keep thinking there was some mistake or that she was being influenced in some way.
A possible plotline could be a mortal who becomes friends with Percy and Annabeth without knowing their true nature at first. As the story progresses, they start to notice strange things about their friends. Another plotline could involve a mortal who is caught in the middle of a demigod battle. They have to rely on Percy and Annabeth to keep them safe while also trying to understand what's going on.
One plot idea could be Percy and Annabeth starting a new life in a small town. They could face challenges like dealing with normal high school drama while still having their heroic instincts. For example, they might have to stand up to a local bully who is causing trouble for the other students. Another idea is them going on a road trip across the country, exploring different places and having adventures that are more grounded in the mortal world, like getting lost in a big city and having to find their way back using only their wits.
When Percy's mortal friends first meet Annabeth in fanfiction, it could be in a busy place like a park or a coffee shop. Percy's friends would likely be struck by Annabeth's beauty and intelligence. However, they would also sense her wariness. Annabeth, on the other hand, would be cautious about revealing too much to these mortals at first. As they start to talk, the friends might ask her about her relationship with Percy, and Annabeth would have to be careful with her answers to protect their world of demigods from being exposed.
They might be a bit in awe at first. She has a certain presence about her that comes from her being a demigod. Maybe they're curious about her and ask Percy a lot of questions about her later.
One way to portray it uniquely is by having Annabeth's love for Luke be based on a shared interest in art in the mortal AU. Maybe Luke is an aspiring painter and Annabeth is drawn to his creativity. Another unique portrayal could be that Luke has a secret musical talent and Annabeth falls for him when she discovers it during a local talent show. Or, in this AU, they could be partners in a community service project and through helping others, Annabeth realizes her love for Luke.