Well, it could be about Apollo losing his powers completely and Percy trying to help him but failing. Maybe Percy feels sad because he can't do much for his friend. And Apollo is in despair as he is no longer the powerful god he once was.
The sad fanfic can cause fans to feel a mixture of emotions. They could be sad for the characters' misfortunes, but also intrigued by how the story unfolds. Some fans might be so affected that they start to create their own versions of how the story could end better for Percy and Apollo. It can also create a sense of community among fans as they discuss their feelings about the sad fanfic and how they would like to see the characters' situations resolved.
One great 'Percy Jackson and Apollo Fanfic' is 'Apollo's Adventure in Camp Half - Blood'. It shows Apollo interacting with Percy and the other demigods in really interesting ways. The author does a great job of capturing Apollo's godly personality while also showing his growth as he experiences life among the mortals and half - bloods.
There are fanfics that explore their relationships in different ways. For example, a fanfic might focus on the friendship between Percy and Will as they both have ties to different aspects of the demigod world, while Annabeth provides her strategic mind to help them out. You can find such fanfics on platforms like Archive of Our Own.
Power and its limitations. Apollo is a powerful god, and Percy has his own powers. Fanfics often play with how they use their powers, when they are effective, and when they are not. For example, in some fanfics, even Apollo's godly powers can't solve a certain problem, and they have to rely on Percy's unique skills. Also, the theme of redemption can be found. If Apollo has made mistakes in the past, he might be on a path of redemption in the fanfic, with Percy sometimes being a key part of that journey.
One common theme is family dynamics. Since Artemis and Apollo are siblings, a lot of fanfics explore their relationship, like sibling rivalry or their loyalty to each other. Another theme is the interaction with mortals, especially Percy Jackson. How they deal with this 'half - blood' hero and the world he represents.
One great fanfiction could be about Percy and Apollo going on a quest together. Maybe they have to retrieve a lost musical instrument of Apollo that has the power to control the tides. In this fanfic, Percy's water powers and Apollo's sun - related abilities would make for an interesting combination.
You can start by looking on fanfiction.net. It has a large collection of 'Percy Jackson' related fanfics, including many that focus on Apollo and his interactions with Percy. There are filters you can use to sort by popularity, rating, and length.
Well, 'Apollo's Guidance for Percy' is a fanfic that focuses on Apollo becoming Percy's mentor of sorts. It shows Apollo using his knowledge of the gods and his own experiences to help Percy grow as a demigod. It has some great character development and the plot keeps you hooked from start to finish.
Loss is a very common theme. It could be the loss of friends, like in many fanfics where Percy loses his close companions in battle. Another common theme is loneliness. Percy often finds himself alone, even when surrounded by people, because he has gone through so much that others can't understand.