There's also the 'hurt/comfort' trope. Perhaps one of them gets injured in a fight or has an emotional breakdown, and the other is there to comfort and take care of them. This can be a catalyst for their feelings to deepen. For instance, Thalia might get hurt while protecting Reyna, and Reyna realizes how much Thalia means to her during the recovery process.
Another option could be Tumblr. There are often fanfic recs (recommendations) on Tumblr blogs dedicated to the fandom. Some bloggers also write and post their own short fanfictions, so it's worth exploring.
One common theme is friendship development. Since they are both strong characters from different backgrounds in the same fictional universe, many fanfictions explore how they might become friends and support each other.
Another common theme is the power of friendship within their relationship. In these fanfictions, their friends play important roles in either supporting or opposing their relationship. This adds an extra layer of drama and complexity. For instance, some of their friends might be worried about how their relationship could affect their group dynamics or the dangerous situations they often find themselves in.
Another trope could be the 'reunion' trope. If they are separated for some reason, like Thalia being turned into a tree or Percy going on a long solo quest, their reunion can be a very emotional and romantic moment in the fanfiction. It allows for a lot of pent - up feelings to be expressed.
Yes, it could be. If they are fans of certain stories or universes, loving fanfiction is quite normal as it allows them to explore different scenarios and character developments within those fictional worlds.
Well, in this fanfiction, perhaps they meet in a place of healing. Reyna is recovering from the stress of her leadership duties and Nico is dealing with his own inner demons. They find solace in each other's company. They start sharing their deepest secrets, and through these heart - to - heart conversations, they fall in love. It could also involve some magical elements related to their demigod powers that enhance their connection.
Their relationship could develop slowly. At first, they might just be acquaintances who respect each other's abilities. Then, as they spend more time together, they start to have small conversations that gradually become deeper. Eventually, they realize they have feelings for each other.
One common theme is the struggle against the odds. Since they come from different backgrounds within the 'Percy Jackson' universe, they often have to overcome various challenges, like differences in their loyalties to their respective camps. Another theme is the discovery of new sides to each other. Reyna is seen as a strong and stoic character, and in these fanfictions, Percy often gets to see a more vulnerable side of her, and vice versa.
Well, usually there's a lot of tension and banter between the rivals before they realize their feelings. Also, there's often external obstacles that test their budding romance.
The 'slow - burn relationship' trope is also quite common. Writers like to build up the relationship between Percy and Reyna gradually. They might start with simple exchanges of respect and then over time, it could develop into something more romantic or at least a very deep friendship. In a lot of these fanfictions, it takes many chapters for them to truly understand each other on a deeper level.