The plot could start with Percy finding out about Annabeth's cheating. He would be devastated. Annabeth, on the other hand, might not have expected to feel so empty without Percy. So she decides she wants him back. At first, Percy doesn't want to hear anything from her. But Annabeth starts to befriend Percy's friends and family to get closer to him. Percy is conflicted because he still has feelings for her deep down. The fanfic could show how they both grow and change through this difficult situation, with Annabeth having to prove she's worthy of Percy's love again and Percy having to decide if he can move past the betrayal.
In such a fanfic, the plot could be very complex. Maybe Annabeth realizes she made a huge mistake. She might start by trying to approach Percy subtly, like showing up at his favorite places. But Percy would be hurt and angry. He might initially reject her attempts. However, as she keeps trying, she could start to show real remorse and explain the reasons for her cheating, which could be due to some external influence or her own insecurities. And Percy might gradually start to question his own feelings towards her again.
Well, if we consider this fanfic idea, perhaps Annabeth's attempts to get Percy back could involve her making grand gestures. For example, she could plan a big event where she publicly apologizes to Percy. But Percy has his pride and the trust has been broken. So he might not be so easily swayed. The fanfic could explore how Annabeth has to really dig deep into her character and change in order to even have a chance at getting Percy back. It would also show Percy's journey of dealing with the betrayal and whether he can ever truly forgive her.
Percy's reaction could be complex. Initially, he'd be hurt and angry. But as time passes, if Annabeth is sincere in her attempts to get him back, he might start to question his own feelings. He could be torn between his love for her and the pain of the betrayal.
One possibility is that Annabeth has to face some challenges to prove to Percy that she truly wants him back. She could be on a quest to find something important to Percy, like a lost item from his past. This would show her dedication. Also, there might be some new characters in the fanfic who try to stop her from getting back with Percy, adding more drama to the story.
In most fanfics, this is often just a fictional and sometimes out - of - character plot device. There's no real evidence within the official Percy Jackson canon for such a thing, but in fan - created stories, it could be based on the author's desire to create drama. However, it goes against the core relationship we know from the original books.
Percy could also be the type to demand an explanation from Annabeth. He wouldn't just let it go without trying to understand why she did it. He's not a pushover, and his relationship with Annabeth was important to him, so he would want to know what led to this betrayal.
There could also be external factors. For example, there might be a prophecy or some sort of danger that keeps Percy away from Annabeth. He might be so focused on dealing with this external threat that he doesn't have time or energy to think about getting back together with her.
Annabeth could try to be more understanding of Percy's needs. In the fanfiction, she might give him space at first, but then slowly show up in his life in small, positive ways. Like bringing him his favorite food or helping him with a difficult task without being pushy.
The storyline could develop with Annabeth first reflecting on what went wrong in their relationship. She might write in a journal all the things she misses about Percy. Then she could take the bold step of showing up at Percy's new place unannounced. This would shock Percy but also open the door for communication.
In the long run, Percy might grow from the experience. He could become more cautious in his relationships and less trusting. Or, if there's a chance for redemption in the fanfic, he might be open to forgiving Annabeth if she shows true remorse and has a valid reason for her actions. But initially, it would be a very difficult and emotional time for him.
Most Percy fans would probably be outraged. Percy and Annabeth have a very special relationship in the original story, and fans are quite attached to it. This kind of fanfiction would seem like a betrayal of that relationship.
I don't think there are many 'worth reading' ones in this category. Fanfics about cheating often go against the core of the relationship in the original story. The relationship between Annabeth and Percy is based on trust and a long - journeyed bond. Most of these kinds of fanfics might be created just for shock value rather than for good storytelling.