The Lightning Thief's Overture

The echoes of Percy Jackson's training in cursed energy with Sukuna resonated through time as the narrative shifted to the beginning of a well-known tale—the opening scenes of "The Lightning Thief." Unbeknownst to Percy, the foundations laid in the previous chapters would soon intersect with the unfolding events in his life.

The air crackled with anticipation as Percy, now twelve years old, visited the Metropolitan Museum of Art on a seemingly ordinary field trip. The museum, a bastion of human creativity and history, would soon become the backdrop for a collision of myth and destiny.

As Percy and his classmates roamed the exhibits, the atmosphere shifted subtly. Sukuna, in the guise of Percy's caring stepfather, watched from a distance, his gaze filled with an awareness of the extraordinary path that lay ahead. Little did Percy know that the artifacts within the museum held a resonance with the ancient powers he had inherited.

The moment arrived when Percy, drawn inexplicably to a display of Greek artifacts, experienced a surge of disorienting energy. The cursed techniques that Sukuna had imparted to him resonated with the mythic artifacts, creating a ripple in the fabric of reality.

Suddenly, the air shimmered with the familiar presence of cursed energy as Percy unwittingly tapped into the illusions of Ephemeral Tides. Aqueous Mirage distorted the exhibit, creating phantom images that danced among the ancient artifacts. Lingering Echoes of sea sounds and salty air left a surreal imprint on the museum, heightening the mystical atmosphere.

Tidal Veil, activated in moments of confusion, briefly cloaked Percy in an illusionary veil, catching the attention of those with heightened senses. Deceptive Currents played tricks on perception, making the museum's layout seem treacherous and unpredictable.

In the midst of the commotion, Oceanic Hallucination induced subtle visions, whispering ancient tales of gods and monsters to Percy's subconscious. As he navigated the illusions, Sukuna, observing with a mix of concern and fascination, realized that the time had come for Percy to face the challenges foretold by destiny.

As the chapter concluded with Percy and his classmates exiting the museum, a sense of foreboding lingered in the air. The stage was set, and the tale of "Bonds of Olympus" would soon intertwine with the iconic events of "The Lightning Thief," as Percy embarked on a journey that would unravel the secrets of his heritage and the ties that bound him to gods, curses, and the ever-shifting tides of fate.