Perseus Jackson: The God Slayer Chronicles

'I'm sorry Percy, you know I can't let you do thi-' Jason was interrupted.

'Have you ever lost someone you loved?' Percy asked. 'Have you ever held them in your hands, staring into their eyes and seeing the life fade out of them?'

'Percy please!'

'No?' Percy asked. 'Thought so. Last chance, Jason, move. I won't ask again.'

Jason's eyes narrowed. So... this is what it's come to, then?'

'Yeah. This is.'

Jason nodded. No matter who wins this, Percy, I'll always respect you. Your Camp will always love you - jus- just remember that.'

One drop. One drop fell from Percy's left eye. Then, he unsheathed Riptide.