Latest Posts by karnarche - Page 2
Back on my twd bullshit
My contribution to the human Bill shenanigans + BillFord
Jason getting glasses is actually so symbolic of his duality imo. You know how there are idioms that go 'look behind one's lens" ?? That applies perfectly to Jason.
He also had a coin for a weapon, maybe representing that he has "two sides of the same coin" ??
Jason is absolutely terrifying if he's driven over the edge, something that doesn't happen often (thank you Rick for showing us how much you hate making jason interesting or powerful) like when his fingers started sparking after he realised Piper and the others were on the argo ii when some kind of creatures starts attacking the ship, when Caligula broke Piper's jaw ultimately setting Jason off, or when he and Percy chose to unleash their full potential of storms in MOA together.
He can be legitimately SO cold, ruthless and indifferent if he wants to, till the point where it shocks his friends, like how he didn't trust Nico and didnt feel keen on saving him, saying in an abnormally casual way that it was perfectly okay to leave him to die at Rome in FRONT of the said boy's sister, causing Hazel to start being really scared and paranoid to be alone with Jason (I know this is widely used a reason to hate him in the fandom, but I find his nonchalant coldness towards the Nico situation extremely realistic considering how he was brought up in Camp Jupiter. Camp Jupiter is always attack and not defend, and they're ruthless in nature, so much so till the point where that amount of cruelty is considered very normal, and even a desirable quality for a perfect roman. Hazel obviously wasn't exposed to this as she was only in CJ for a very short period of time, so she took it as a shock. And considering that Jupiter is Jason's dad, you can't expect any sort trait of Jupiter to NOT seep onto his son right? Thalia can be extremely ruthless and merciless too, like when she had no hesitation in wanting to go against Luke in TLO even after Percy showed Luke sympathy after he saw Luke's younger memories) and notice how coldly Jason talked to his enemies (sciron for example).
His eyes are even considered ’cold and calculating’ and even Annabeth, the number one intimidator, felt personally intimidated and said that Jason made her extremely nervous and uncomfortable simply with the way he was looking at her like he knew too much information/was hiding many things. Annabeth knew that Jason was smart in a very dangerous way and that he could use information against her, that's coming from the daughter of Athena herself so you could imagine how genuinely threatening jason could look.
But he could be the sweetest guy ever?? Jason goes up to Nico's cabin bc he wanted to give him a hug and constantly kept reassuring Nico that he wanted to be his friend even after Nico's indifference in HOH. He took Piper on a secret get away date on his cabins rooftop, breaking the rules to make her happy, genuinely thinks that he would turn into a tree like his sister had because he thought it was customary for all Zeus kids, so much so that it made Annabeth laugh, etc.
Juno’s champion
If Jason had been the one to fall into Tartarus. Jason Grace who started this series jumping into the Grand Canyon to save Piper.
Before he even knew he could fly.
It's his birthday and he's finally able to celebrate with people who care about him. And Jason stares down in horror and without a second thought.
He jumps.
He summons all his willpower. All his power and strength into this moment. He's Jason Grace, he's the son of Jupiter, child of Rome, he defeated Krios singlehandedly.
He can do this.
Because no ones going to die on his watch, not again. He promised to keep them all safe and he won't break that even if it costs him his life.
Percy's screaming at him to go back, to leave like he wouldn't do the same. Annabeth is struggling and even she's shaking his head.
The world can't afford to lose them. Jason can't afford to lose them. He reaches for their hands and flies up to the ship.
Struggling against the combined weight of Percy and Annabeth. All the while fighting the pull of Tartarus.
His head feels fuzzy and there's moments his vision darkens. His body aches as he pushes it further than it's ever been pushed.
Jason takes a breathe and keeps going. He doesn't let his own exhaustion show, he only focuses on getting his friends to safety.
Both of whom are silent. Neither wanting to break Jason's concentration. The gratitude and worry they feel only increasing every moment.
But they can't ask Jason to slow down, or take a break. Both already thinking of how they're going to make sure he rests after this. And give him the best birthday party they can.
Jason grits his teeth and keeps going. He stumbles at one point, going down for a few seconds. He shakes his head, getting himself steady and mumbles an apology.
He can't remember how long he's been flying. Every second feels agonising, he can't move his legs and his arms feel like dead weight wrapped around his friends.
And yet Jason keeps going.
There's blood though he's not too sure where it's coming from. The pain feels fuzzy but he's survived worse.
Frank, it's Frank who turns into some kind of bear to grab both Annabeth and Percy. Hazel's already grabbed the medical supplies and examining Annabeth's leg.
Jason breathes heavily like he's just ran a marathon. He's done it. They're safe. He's saved them. They're okay now. Frank's already reaching out to Jason who's fingers slip through his.
And Jason falls.
He has no strength left to stop his descent. He's too far for his friends to reach him. There's horror on their faces but Jason smiles with blood in his teeth.
Because their safe and that's all that matters. He gives into the exhaustion and blacks blacks out long before he hits the ground.
A piece inspired by chapter 2 of margotwrotethis’s wonderful story Cold Feet on ao3. Going through serious csm brainrot rn and akiangel has me by the throat
Link to the story: https://archiveofourown.org/works/42387498/chapters/106445217