Shadows of Abduction

The aftermath of Sukuna's confrontation with the minotaur left the beach of Montauk eerily silent, the echoes of Malevolent Shrine fading into the night. Sukuna, having temporarily embraced his bloodthirsty personality, stood alone on the moonlit shore, contemplating the unexpected turn of events.

As the malevolent aura dissipated, Percy Jackson approached Sukuna, his eyes reflecting a mixture of awe and trepidation. The young demigod had witnessed a glimpse of his stepfather's true nature, a revelation that added yet another layer to the complexity of their intertwined destinies.

Sukuna, returning to his more composed demeanor, regarded Percy with a thoughtful gaze. "The shadows of the past," he mused, "they are not easily forgotten. But you, Percy, you carry a burden greater than the echoes of my bloodthirsty persona. The threads of fate weave a tapestry around you, and the time has come to confront the shadows that stretch across your path."

However, the weight of the revelation was cut short by a chilling realization. Amidst the echoes of Malevolent Shrine and the fading tremors of the minotaur's defeat, both Sukuna and Percy detected an unsettling absence—a void in the fabric of reality.

Sally Jackson, Percy's beloved mother, was nowhere to be found.

The air grew heavy with foreboding as the gravity of the situation sank in. Shadows, both figurative and literal, played tricks on perception. Sukuna's gaze darkened, a mixture of concern and urgency etched on his face.

"Sally," Sukuna whispered, his voice carrying an edge of worry. "She's been taken."

The moonlit beach transformed from a battleground to a place of uncertainty. The ancient powers that had surged during the battle now seemed to pale in comparison to the threat that loomed over them.

As Percy and Sukuna exchanged glances, a silent agreement passed between them. The journey that had begun with the revelation of cursed energy and the intertwining of destinies now faced a new, unforeseen challenge—one that involved the safety and well-being of Percy's mother.

The shadows of abduction cast a veil of uncertainty over Montauk, and the tale of "Bonds of Olympus" took a sudden, unpredictable turn. The demigod and the cursed entity found themselves united in purpose, bound by familial ties and the looming threat that awaited them on the dark horizon.