It might be a corrupted hero or a former ally who has turned against Percy. Jealousy could be a factor, like they envy Percy's popularity and power. So they betray him and cause his death. This would make the situation even more tragic for Annabeth as it was someone they once trusted who is responsible for Percy's demise.
It could be an ancient and powerful god or goddess who has a grudge against Percy. Maybe they see Percy as a threat to their power or plans, so they plot his death. For example, a forgotten deity who wants to regain their former glory by getting rid of Percy, who is often seen as a hero in the Percy Jackson universe.
Perhaps it's a new and evil force that has emerged. This could be a powerful dark wizard or a demon - like creature that has found a way into the Percy Jackson world. They target Percy because he is one of the strongest and most well - known protectors. Their actions lead to Percy's death and Annabeth's sorrow.
Maybe the main antagonist is an old enemy of Percy's who has learned about his newfound ability to hypnotize (even if it was accidental). This enemy decides to use Annabeth as a pawn by hypnotizing her, hoping to lure Percy into a trap and defeat him once and for all.
Well, perhaps it could be about a great battle where Percy sacrifices himself to save his friends or the world. Annabeth then cries because she has lost her beloved Percy. Maybe she blames herself for not being able to protect him, and the rest of the story could be about how she copes with this great loss, like she might try to carry on Percy's legacy or find a way to bring him back in some magical way.
It could be a new demigod who has a grudge against Percy and somehow convinces Annabeth that Percy is a threat, leading to her tying him up. So this new demigod would be the antagonist.
It could be a jealous demigod. Maybe someone who has always been envious of Percy and Annabeth's relationship and popularity. This person finds a way to manipulate some dark magic or an old rule to force them into marriage, hoping to create chaos in their lives.
It could be an old enemy from Percy's past life who has also found a way to be reincarnated. This enemy might hold a grudge against Percy for something that happened in their previous encounter and is now seeking revenge in this new life.
Perhaps a powerful and corrupted demigod could be the main antagonist. This demigod might be jealous of Artemis' power and popularity among the other demigods. He devises a plan to harm her, and Percy, being loyal to Artemis, has to give his life to save her from this rogue demigod.
A powerful Titan who has escaped from Tartarus. This Titan blames Percy for his previous imprisonment and wants to make Artemis suffer as well for her role in keeping the Titans locked away. He uses Percy's death as a way to manipulate the situation and turn the demigods against Artemis, or he might try to steal Percy's powers that were left behind after his death for his own evil purposes.
A group of rogue demigods could be the main antagonists. They might be jealous of the attention the daughter gets because of her parents. So, they plot to make her life difficult and try to drive a wedge between her and the other demigods.
The main antagonist might be an ancient and powerful being that has awakened. This being could see Percy and Annabeth as a potential threat to its plans of taking over the demigod world. So, it uses its influence to have them banished, thinking that without them, it would be easier to conquer. For example, a long - forgotten Titan who has found a way to break free from its prison.
It could be an ancient and powerful Titan that has risen again. This Titan might have a vendetta against Poseidon and targets Percy as a way to hurt him. Since Percy is Poseidon's son, his death in Poseidon's arms would be a great blow to the sea god.