Percy Jackson/Heroes of Olympus headcanons

Percy Jackson🌊🔱

Do y'all remember that time Percy tripped over the doorframe when he first entered the Hermes Cabin in TLT? No one talks about it because it happens so quickly, but it's one of my favorite moments in the book. I know it's a minuscule detail, but I really hope Disney includes it in the adaptation. One of the most compelling things about Percy's character is that he's so painfully, awkwardly human. Even by the end of the series, when he's more powerful than anyone could possibly imagine, we still //feel// for him. We can relate to him. It's how he's managed to remain a fan-favorite and avoid Main Character Syndrome™️ (in which the fandom completely ignores the protag in favor of their companions or obscure side characters). It's the tiny details that make our favorite characters feel real and the ones that are so often overlooked and neglected.

Canonically, Percy goes around helping sea creatures in need, so I have to believe that he becomes what I can only describe as an ocean superhero to them all. Like, usually offspring of Poseidon stay in their palaces or whatever and only interact with other beings on occasion. But then here comes Percy (someone they already look up to, calling him Lord and whatnot) saving lives, having actual conversations with them, inquiring about their needs and who else might need help with genuine concern. I imagine there being whispers about him all across the sea. Creatures brag about knowing a friend who's met him or claim to have seen him in person. Mothers soothe their children's fears by telling them of the kind traveler who roams the seas, protecting young ones like themselves. Percy, of course, is completely unaware that in the span of a few short years, he has become partly legend to the ocean's inhabitants.

Top 10 reasons I love Percy Jackson

- Because of him I found amazing friends and a supportive community during a time in my life I really needed it.

- He is one of the few who manages to avoid Main Character Syndrome and continues to be funny, down to earth, and genuinely likeable.

- He's literally just such a good guy? He has flaws that make him feel /real/ while still being a kind and empathetic person. He could have drank the gorgon's blood in SON and recovered all his memories but chose not to because someone else (he had just entered CJ so everyone was a complete stranger to him mind you) might need it more than him?? Like??

- Remember in his Greek Gods/Heroes books when he tells his young impressionable audience that no means no and it's never your fault if someone takes advantage of you? Yeah. We stan.

- He drinks so much respecting women juice. So much.

- His fatal flaw is that he's too loyal😭 c'mon man give someone else a chance

- That one scene where he goes on national television and tells everyone that Gabe's giving out free appliances from his store. That's it that's the whole reason.

- He's a momma's boy and proud of it!! Also this all makes so much sense when you realize he was raised by Sally Jackson, of course he's going to be a sweetheart.

- He cares about the environment