It could be considered a popular theme among a certain subset of 'Percy Jackson' fans. The allure of this pairing lies in the contrast between Percy, the young hero, and Ares, the powerful and often volatile god of war. Some fans might see potential for a complex and passionate relationship in this contrast. Also, fanfiction gives writers the freedom to explore how such a relationship could develop, from initial attraction to the challenges they would face, which can be very appealing to those who like to delve deep into character relationships in the series.
One challenge is character consistency. Percy is a heroic and generally moral character, while Ares is the god of war with a more aggressive and sometimes cruel nature. Balancing their personalities in a loving relationship can be tough. Another challenge is the lore. The 'Percy Jackson' series has a well - established lore, and making a relationship between these two fit within that framework without breaking the rules of the world is difficult.
One possibility could be a story where the daughter of Ares has to team up with Percy Jackson against a common enemy. Maybe they start off as rivals, given Ares and Poseidon's often - contentious relationship. But as they face challenges, they learn to respect each other's skills and eventually become friends. For example, they could be fighting against a powerful Titan who is trying to rise again and destroy the world of the demigods.
Their relationship could start off rocky. Since Ares and Poseidon are not exactly buddies, there might be some built - in tension. But as they are forced to work together, they could gradually see each other's good qualities. For instance, Percy might notice the daughter of Ares' loyalty and courage in battle, and she could see Percy's kindness and leadership skills.
One interesting character to include would be a half - blood from the Ares cabin who has the power to control fire, named Ember. She could be both a friend and a rival to Percy. There could also be a centaur who is a bit of an outcast from the main centaur group and teams up with Percy. His unique perspective and skills could be very useful. And then there's Rachel Elizabeth Dare. Her ability to see through the Mist and her non - half - blood status could bring a fresh dynamic to the story, especially when it comes to Percy's new situation as the 'Son of Ares'.
One plot idea could be Percy having to team up with the children of Ares for a special quest. Maybe there's a powerful ancient weapon that only the combined strength of Poseidon's and Ares' descendants can wield. Another idea is Percy getting caught in the middle of a feud between the Ares cabin and another cabin, and he has to find a way to make peace. Or perhaps Percy discovers he has some unexpected connection to Ares' lineage that changes his perception of himself and his powers.
Perhaps there's a mystery at Ares High School where strange things keep happening, like students getting sudden bursts of uncontrollable strength. Percy, suspecting it has something to do with Ares, investigates and discovers an ancient artifact hidden on campus that's causing the chaos. He then has to find a way to stop it without getting caught by the school authorities or Ares' minions.
Characters like Annabeth could be developed by exploring her jealousy or concern when Percy is spending so much time at Ares High School. She might try to infiltrate the school in some way to keep an eye on him. And for the Ares - influenced characters, you can show their internal conflict between following Ares' brutal ways and their own sense of right and wrong as they interact more with Percy and his friends.
In Percy Jackson fanfiction, a relationship between Percy and Hestia could be really interesting. Hestia is the goddess of the hearth, representing home and warmth. A love story might involve Percy finding a new kind of peace and comfort in Hestia's presence. Maybe after all his adventures, he discovers a different kind of love with her, one that's more about stability and a sense of belonging.
Piper could also be a potential love interest in this scenario. Given her charm - speaking abilities, she could either be a rival to Percy in the 'player' game or be someone he tries to charm. Their interactions would be filled with a mix of friendly banter and underlying romantic tension.