While Percy is still a bit of a hero around Camp Half Blood thanks to his previous exploits that saw him returning Zeus own lightning bolt he worried that he just a one quest wonder who will never live up to his name or potential. It does not help that Clarisse Leven Rambin a standout in her supporting role daughter of Ares is positively kicking his butt when it comes to various in-camp challenges or that his own father wo not speak to him. When the magical tree that protects the camp falls mysteriously ill bringing down the barrier that keeps the sons and daughters of the various Greek gods and goddesses safe from all manner of predators.
