Well, clearly Percy and Nico are the main characters. Percy, the son of Poseidon, is often depicted as brave, a bit of a troublemaker but with a good heart. Nico, the son of Hades, is usually more brooding and has his own set of dark powers. In high school fanfiction, they are the focus, and their interactions with each other, whether it's friendly, rivalrous or something in between, drive the story forward.
In some fanfictions, Percy and Nico could be rivals in high school. Maybe for the position of the captain of the school's myth - based club. This rivalry could lead to some intense moments where they both try to outdo each other in knowledge about the Greek gods and their powers. Eventually, they realize that their combined knowledge and skills can make the club even better.
One great 'Percy x Nico x Jason' fanfiction is 'The Three Heroes' Journey'. It beautifully weaves their characters together, exploring their friendships and the challenges they face as a trio. The author does an amazing job of capturing their individual personalities. Percy's loyalty, Nico's mystery, and Jason's leadership all shine through in the story.
One sunny day at school, Percy decided it was time to surprise Nico. He knew Nico was always a bit lonely during lunch break. So, Percy, with the help of some of his other friends, arranged a little 'Underworld' corner in an empty classroom. He filled it with black roses and little skull-shaped candies. When Nico walked in, he was completely taken aback. Percy grinned and said, 'Thought you could use a bit of home here at school.' They spent the rest of the break reminiscing about their adventures in the Underworld and above.
It's popular because it combines three very popular characters from the Percy Jackson series. Fans love to see different character combinations and how they interact.
You can start by having them share a common goal. For example, they both need to retrieve a powerful artifact that has been stolen and is being used for evil. As they search for it, they face obstacles that force them to rely on each other. This builds trust gradually.
There's a fanfic called 'Trials of Three'. In this story, Percy, Nico, and Annabeth are sent on a quest that was thought to be impossible. The author does a wonderful job of exploring their relationships. Percy's leadership, Nico's mysterious powers, and Annabeth's intelligence all play crucial roles in the story's development.
Percy might surprise Nico by organizing a secret treasure hunt around the school. He could leave clues related to their shared memories and experiences. Each clue would lead Nico closer to a final 'prize' which could be a new sword that Percy had crafted especially for Nico. Also, Percy could ask the school cafeteria to serve Nico's favorite Italian food one day. He could then lead Nico to a special table decorated with candles and pictures from their past adventures, making it a very personal and unexpected surprise.
Perhaps an old enemy from Greek mythology who has found a way to infiltrate the school in a modern form. This could be a minor god or a powerful monster. They want to get revenge on Percy and Nico for past defeats. They might be using the school's resources, like the science labs or the library, to create chaos or find a way to regain their full power.
Yes, there are many. You can look for ones on platforms like FanFiction.net. Just search for 'Percy and Nico friendship' and you'll find a lot of great stories that focus on their bond as friends, like adventures they might go on together or how they support each other in the face of challenges.