One great 'Ares and Percy fanfic' is 'The Redemption of Ares'. In this fanfic, it explores a different side of Ares, showing his possible growth and change through his interactions with Percy. It's a really interesting take on their relationship, as it goes beyond the typical rivalry presented in the original works.
Another important aspect is the writing style. A vivid and engaging writing style can bring the story to life. The descriptions of their battles, their conversations, and their internal thoughts should be detailed. If the writer can make the readers feel as if they are right there with Percy and Ares, then it's a great fanfic. Some fanfics use really creative language to describe the magic and power in their world, which makes the reading experience very immersive.
In Percy Jackson fanfic, Ares is often portrayed as a very aggressive and intimidating figure. He is the god of war, so he's shown with a lot of brute strength and a short temper. Writers usually emphasize his battle - hardened nature and his love for conflict.
There could be Clarisse. Since she is Ares' daughter in the original Percy Jackson series, she might play an important role. She could be either jealous of Percy getting her father's attention or become a sort of mentor - like figure to him. Another character could be Annabeth. She might be worried about Percy being adopted by Ares and try to rescue him or at least check on him regularly.
In fanfiction, the relationship could be developed by exploring their family ties. Since Percy is a demigod and Ares is a god, there could be some underlying connection through the divine family tree. Maybe they discover that they are related in a more distant way than they thought. This could lead to Ares having a more protective side towards Percy, or Percy seeing Ares in a less antagonistic light. Also, they could be forced into a situation where they have to communicate their feelings and motives clearly, like being trapped in a magical prison together. This would make them open up and start to build a more complex relationship.
One common plotline is Ares challenging Percy to a duel. Since Percy is a hero and Ares loves a good fight, this makes for an exciting story. Another is Ares causing chaos among the demigods, like inciting a war between different camps.
In fanfiction, the concept of Ares being possessive of Percy can also stem from the idea of forbidden or complex relationships. The contrast between Percy's more heroic and noble nature and Ares' war - like and often brutish ways creates an interesting dynamic. Ares may view Percy as a symbol of what he can't be, and his possessiveness could be a way of trying to corrupt or change Percy to fit his own view of the world.
There's 'Ares and Percy: Allies in the Shadows'. This story delves into the idea of them working together secretly. It has some really cool action scenes and interesting character development for both Ares and Percy.
Another way is to show a begrudging respect. Ares might respect Athena's intelligence in battle even though he is more impulsive. In the fanfic, there could be a scene where Ares witnesses Athena outwit an enemy with her wisdom, and he has to admit, albeit reluctantly, that she has her merits. Then, this could lead to a more complex relationship where they start to collaborate on some military matters.
A plot could revolve around a mortal who prays to both Ares and Athena simultaneously. The two gods are intrigued and descend to the mortal world. There, they find that the mortal's problem is a complex one that requires both war - like strategy and wisdom to solve. As they work together, they discover new aspects of each other and their relationship evolves.