Well, imagine Percy in a fight against an ancient and extremely powerful enemy. This enemy has the ability to drain Percy's life force. As the battle progresses, Percy starts to feel his strength leaving him. His vision blurs and he's on the brink of death. But then, he remembers a long - forgotten power or gets some unexpected help from a new ally, which turns the tide of the battle and saves his life.
One moment could be when Percy is facing a powerful sea monster alone. The monster has him cornered and is about to strike a fatal blow. But at the last second, he uses his water - controlling powers in an unexpected way to create a diversion and escape. Another instance might be when he's poisoned and his friends have to race against time to find the antidote. His body is shutting down slowly, and it's a very tense situation until they finally get the cure.
A really interesting fanfic has Percy being struck by a cursed weapon in a fight. The curse starts to consume him from within. Annabeth is desperate. She travels to different realms in search of a way to break the curse. Along the journey, she discovers hidden powers within herself. Meanwhile, Percy is in and out of consciousness, and their bond is put to the ultimate test as she tries everything she can to save him.
Annabeth is often the one to save Percy. She's smart and resourceful. For example, she might use her knowledge of architecture to find a way out of a collapsing building that Percy is trapped in. Or she could use her strategic thinking to outwit a monster that has Percy at its mercy.
One common near - death scenario could be facing a powerful monster like a Hydra. The Hydra has multiple heads and can be extremely difficult to defeat. Percy might be caught off - guard by its regenerating heads and be on the verge of death. Another could be when he's in the Underworld and has to deal with the various deadly traps and hostile entities there. Maybe he gets poisoned by some underworldly plant or attacked by a horde of shades.
In some fanfictions, Hermione could be in a situation where she's exploring a dangerous, ancient magical ruin. There could be a series of traps, and she almost dies when she accidentally triggers a deadly one. Her intelligence and quick thinking, along with the help of her friends, might be the only things that save her in the end.
Well, in some Percy Jackson sad fanfiction, there are moments like when Percy's family turns against him. Maybe his step - father finally has enough of all the 'weird' things that happen around Percy and blames him for everything. Percy would feel extremely hurt and betrayed. Then there are times when he fails in his quests. He's supposed to be the hero, but when he fails, he feels like he's let everyone down, especially those who had faith in him. And don't forget about the times when he has to make really tough choices, like choosing between saving his friends or fulfilling a greater prophecy. That kind of moral dilemma can be really sad for him.
In this kind of fanfiction, there could be various scenarios. Maybe Tails gets into a fight with a really powerful enemy, like a new super - villain. The villain might have some sort of weapon or power that nearly defeats Tails. For example, a weapon that can disrupt his flight or his mechanical abilities.
She becomes very focused and single - minded. In a fanfic where Percy is poisoned, Annabeth quickly starts to research all possible antidotes. She interrogates other characters who might know something, and she doesn't rest until she has a lead. She also gets very emotional in private. She might cry when she thinks no one is looking because she's so afraid of losing Percy. But in front of others, she's strong and in control, leading the search for a solution to save him.
Another way is by creating a sense of helplessness. The writers might show Percy's friends being unable to reach him in time or not having the power to stop the danger. This adds to the tension. And they use foreshadowing. Maybe there are small hints earlier in the fanfiction that something bad is going to happen to Percy. So when the near - death scene arrives, it feels even more intense. For instance, there could be a strange omen or a prophetic dream that was mentioned before.
One of the sad moments could be when a character like Annabeth is in a situation where she feels completely alone and betrayed. In some fanfictions, she might be separated from Percy in a cruel way, like being trapped in a different dimension where she can't reach out to him. This not only makes her character suffer but also tugs at the readers' heartstrings as their relationship is so central to the series.
One scenario could be that he is poisoned by a mysterious potion slipped into his food in the Great Hall. Maybe a Death Eater sympathizer among the students manages to do this.