Well, Percy Jackson in this graphic novel suddenly finds his world turned upside down. He's at this camp for demigods, and then bam! He's the prime suspect for stealing Zeus' lightning. So, he sets out on this wild adventure. He meets all sorts of mythological creatures, like Medusa. His friends Annabeth and Grover join him. They have to deal with gods who are angry and out to get them. It's a story full of action, adventure, and a lot of Greek mythology thrown in.
There are several important characters. Percy Jackson is at the center of it all. He's the one who gets accused and has to go on the quest. Annabeth is really smart as she's the daughter of Athena, the goddess of wisdom. Grover is Percy's friend, a satyr. He's been with Percy through a lot. These three characters work together to face the challenges in the story.
One idea could be exploring what would happen if Percy had a different set of powers. For example, instead of water powers, he could have some form of earth - based powers. This would completely change his interactions with the other characters and the challenges he faces. Another plot could be about Percy's journey in the Underworld if he had to go there alone, without Annabeth and Grover. It would be a much darker and more dangerous adventure, full of self - discovery.
One underrated character is Tyson. He has so much potential for a fanfiction focus. He's a Cyclops, which makes him different from the other demigods, and his loyalty to Percy is really heartwarming. A fanfiction could explore his backstory more, like his life before he met Percy at Camp Half - Blood. Another underrated character is Clarisse. She's often seen as just a bully, but there could be a lot more to her. A fanfiction could show her softer side and what made her the way she is, perhaps a story about her first quest and how it changed her.
Another plotline might involve Percy and Annabeth getting lost in an alternate dimension within the world of 'The Lightning Thief'. In this dimension, the rules of the gods are different. They have to figure out how to get back while also dealing with strange creatures and challenges that test their relationship and their understanding of the mythological world.
One idea could be that Nico and Percy are forced to team up on a quest that involves both the Underworld and the Sea. They start off distrusting each other because of their different powers and backgrounds, but as they face challenges together, they begin to understand and respect one another.
Another aspect that makes a good 'The Lightning Thief' fanfiction is the exploration of relationships. This could be the friendship between Percy and his friends, or a new romantic relationship. Fanfictions that delve deeper into how the characters interact with each other on an emotional level can be really captivating. Also, a good fanfiction might introduce new mythological elements that blend well with the existing Percy Jackson universe, like a new type of monster or a different take on an old god.
You can start by having them share a common goal. For example, they both need to retrieve a powerful artifact that has been stolen and is being used for evil. As they search for it, they face obstacles that force them to rely on each other. This builds trust gradually.
In fanfiction, their characters might be developed with more emotional depth. For instance, Percy could be shown to be more vulnerable about his feelings for Annabeth. Maybe he has nightmares about losing her and this makes him more protective in a different way than in the original. He might be more open about his fears, which wasn't really explored as much in the original.