Fate in Percy - Annabeth fanfics can be a double - edged sword. It might be depicted as something that they are constantly fighting against. Maybe fate has destined one of them for a certain doom, but their love for each other and their own determination makes them strive to change that fate. In some stories, Percy might believe that he can defy fate to save Annabeth from a tragic end, and this belief drives the plot forward.
A simple way is to have the gods manipulate fate regarding Percy and Annabeth. For example, the gods could use their powers to set a fated path for Percy and Annabeth's relationship. Maybe the god of love is influenced by the other gods to create obstacles in their relationship as part of a greater fate for the demigod world.
One possible fanfic could be where Percy and Annabeth are faced with a fate that the gods have secretly planned for them. Maybe the gods, in their eternal scheming, decide that Percy and Annabeth's love is a threat to their power. So they create a series of challenges that seem to be fated for the couple. Percy and Annabeth, being the strong - willed demigods they are, fight against this pre - ordained fate. They might journey to different realms, trying to find a way to change their fate and prove that their love can withstand even the gods' meddling.
Percy might develop more of a steely determination. In Tartarus, he has to face extreme danger, which could make him even more resolute in protecting Annabeth and getting out. Annabeth, on the other hand, could become more resourceful. She'd have to use her wits in this strange and deadly place.
He could become withdrawn. Percy is a sensitive person at heart. So if Annabeth's actions are really hurtful, like if she cheats on him in a fanfic (although it's a very sad scenario), he would likely isolate himself from her and their friends. He might go off on his own to think things through and deal with his pain privately.
Annabeth might be initially in awe of Percy's new godly status. But she would quickly start thinking about how to use this new situation to their advantage. She is practical, so she would likely start planning how they can better protect their friends and the world.
Annabeth is known for her intelligence and strategic thinking. She is a strong and independent character. Percy, on the other hand, is brave and has a strong connection to the water due to his father being Poseidon. In the fanfic, when Annabeth sits in Percy's lap, it might be a way to show their unique relationship which has developed over the course of their many shared experiences in the Percy Jackson universe.
She might initially be shocked. Annabeth is a strong character, so she could start by trying to stand up to Percy verbally, asking him why he's being so mean.
In this fanfic, Percy could develop a darker side. The horrors of Tartarus might make him more ruthless when it comes to protecting himself and Annabeth. Annabeth, on the other hand, may become more empathetic. She could see the pain and suffering of the other beings trapped in Tartarus and try to help them, which would shape her character in a new way. Also, their relationship would develop further. They would have to trust each other completely, and this could lead to a more mature and deep connection between them.
In this type of fanfic, the relationship might develop when Percy is put in a situation where he has to pretend to be Annabeth's boyfriend for some reason. As they play the part, Percy starts to notice little things about Annabeth, like the way she smiles when she's truly happy or how she gets excited about architecture. These small observations could start to chip away at his obliviousness and make him question his own feelings. Meanwhile, Annabeth hopes that this pretend relationship might turn into a real one, and as they go through different scenarios together, their relationship could grow from a one - sided love with Percy being oblivious to a mutual, deep - rooted love.
At first, it might become strained. Annabeth could be hurt and pull away from Percy. She might not want to be around him as much.