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Okay, so I made one of these articoli about Jason and some people requested that I do one for Piper, so I thought I would try. :) Also, I’m sorry if there are a billion other articoli about why someone likes/hates Piper, I didn’t really look to see. XD Hopefully this isn’t too redundant and boring for those of te who have been on fanpop longer than I have…

Before I start I just want to say:

1) THIS CONTAINS SPOILERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! JUST A WARNING!!!!

2) These are my opinions and I just want to share them. Feel free to share your own opinions in the comments! :)

I’m going to lista the arguments I’ve seen people make against Piper and give reasons why I, personally, think they are wrong (this doesn’t mean that I’m right, it’s just my opinion and what I think, so please don’t get mad at me for it! Thanks!).


1) “Piper is a Mary-Sue”
So, I really didn’t want to start with this one, because I don’t know enough about Mary Sues to argue against this effectively. But since I see this as the #1 reason why some people hate Piper, I’ll try my best.
Here is why I DON’T think that Piper is a Mary Sue:
1)    Piper does, in fact, have flaws. She used to be a klepto, she felt (maybe still feels?) that her dad ignored her and has low self-esteem because of it, and she is a little bit of a hypocrite (because she does think about clothes and appearance, even though she wants so badly not to XD). Those sound like flaws to me!
2)    Some people say that a Mary Sue is measured da how the characters see them rather than the reader. Wouldn’t that have to mean that all the characters Amore Piper and think she is flawless? I don’t think this is true AT ALL. How many people DON’T like Piper? There’s Drew, those girls from the Wilderness School, Jane, Gaea, and probably Reyna and almost every Roman camper. So, Piper is definitely NOT loved da everyone. As for the other characters seeing her flaws, I think that they do. Here are some examples: 1) In The Lost Hero, Leo gets annoyed that Piper wants to be with Jason so much (in Chapter 23)—though I suppose te could say this is also directed at Jason and not JUST Piper. 2) Her dad thinks that she is immature with all her stealing and stuff and he is often disappointed in her. 3) Drew absolutely loathes Piper and thinks she is annoying. And there are probably more, but I only have the first book with me right now.
3)    I’ve seen some people say that Piper is a Mary Sue for these reasons: 1) She has a special weapon, 2) She has a good Canto voice, and 3) She is a Daughter of Aphrodite, but can still fight. My arguments: 1) Yeah, Piper has Katoptris, but Percy has Riptide, Jason had his coin thing, and Leo has his tool-belt. So I don’t think this makes Piper a Mary Sue. 2) Some people are good singers, even without lots of lessons. This was only mentioned ONCE and only briefly (if I’m even thinking of the right part) and I don’t see how it really makes Piper a Mary Sue, even if lots of Mary Sues can sing… (And just a random thought about that…do te think her “powerful voice” o whatever it detto about her good Canto voice has anything to do with her charmspeak? Probably not, but I just thought of it…) And 3) I’m pretty sure all the children of Aphrodite COULD fight if they wanted to, they just choose to spend più time on clothes and make-up like Drew. But the fact that Piper CHOOSES to fight and is good at it doesn’t make her a Mary Sue. If te were a child of Aphrodite, would that automatically mean te couldn’t be a good fighter? No, it’s a choice that Piper made. She wants to fight and she is good at it.
4)    Some people also say that Piper is a Mary Sue because she wants to be normal. If this is true, then Annabeth, Hazel, and probably every other female demigod in the world is a Mary Sue. They ALL want to be normal. Who wants to have monsters after te all the time? Now as for Piper not wanting her dad to be a famous actor, then I’ll just say this: I don’t think she wishes THAT necessarily. I think she wants her dad to pay più attention to her rather than his job. Who wouldn’t? Thalia didn’t like that her mom was an actress either, did she (I honestly don’t remember, so please correct me if this is wrong)?
Like I said, I don’t know enough about what makes a character a Mary Sue to really argue against this one, but from what I do know, Piper doesn’t really seem like one.


2) “Piper is weak”
I don’t see Piper as weak at all, really. For one thing, she had the guts to not betray her Friends in The Lost Hero, even though it meant she might lose her dad. Yes, she thought about betraying them, but in the end she managed to save BOTH of them. Also, in The Lost Hero, Piper wanted so badly to be able to fight when they were in the cave and the licantropi were attacking. Just because she COULDN’T fight doesn’t mean she is weak. She still tried and wanted to, which in my opinion shows TRUE strength.
And, I will say that Piper is not nearly as kick-butt as Annabeth and even Hazel, but being able to FIGHT isn’t the only thing that makes someone strong. Love, loyalty, and determination also mostra strength. And Piper shows ALL of those qualities. Piper isn’t weak.


3) “Piper is useless”
Useless, te say? Then I take it te do not care at all about Percy o Jason? Because she saved both of their lives MULTIPLE times in the Mark of Athena. First when they were possessed da eidolons and fighting each other and then again when they were drowning. And some people say that it was Piper’s fault that Percy and Jason were in these situations to begin with, but actually, people: no. She saw the immagini in Katoptris, but didn’t understand them. It wasn’t her fault.
Also, Piper helped save Hera in the Lost Hero. If that’s not useful, then what is? If Hera hadn’t been saved, the world would have been doomed.


4) “Piper ha rubato, stola Jason from Reyna”
te can’t steal what doesn’t belong to anyone. Reyna never HAD Jason, according to both Jason AND Reyna. So there is no way that Piper ha rubato, stola Jason. Jason chose her fair-and-square, because according to him, he never had feelings for Reyna to begin with. Sure, te could argue that if Jason hadn’t been switched and had his memory wiped then “given time” he and Reyna may have dated. But that’s not fair to anyone. Jason didn’t ask to have his memory wiped and Piper didn’t ask to be dato fake memories of Jason. But it happened and if they are in Amore with each other, then good for them. They SHOULD be together then. Piper did not intentionally hurt Reyna. She was probably told da Jason, once he figured everything out, that he and Reyna were never dating (though we don’t know for sure, since we didn’t get to read about when they actually got together). So she probably assumed that Reyna either didn’t like Jason in that way o that it didn’t matter because Jason didn’t want to be with her.
Also, some people say that Piper’s relationship with Jason is fake because her memories of him were fake and Reyna’s were real, so he should be with Reyna. But, remember, Piper and Jason have had 8 months to get to know each other da The Mark of Athena. That’s not as long as Jason and Reyna had, maybe, but it’s enough to make REAL memories. Also, near the end of The Lost Hero it says this:

“She didn’t even worry that her knowledge of him was mostly based on three months of false
memories. te can sense possibilities, her mother had said. And Piper was determined to make those possibilities a reality.” (The Lost Hero, Chapter 52).

So Piper wanted to make real memories, and I think we can assume that she did, since she and Jason are now dating.
(And can I also just say that Reyna wasn’t exactly loyal to Jason while he was missing. She flirted with Percy. So, I don’t think it’s fair to say that Piper ha rubato, stola Jason from her when she obviously would have moved on pretty fast…)


5) “Piper is such a horrible jerk for saying that Percy is unimpressive compared to Jason! How dare she!”
Really?! Sure, maybe it was wrong for her to be comparing the two boys at all, but so what if SHE thinks that Jason is più impressive? She’s in Amore with him and NOT with Percy. Plus, she hasn't been with Percy very long at that point and she hasn't actually seen him do that much, whereas she has gone on a quest with Jason and seen him fight. If it were Annabeth, she would probably think that Percy was più impressive than Jason. It just makes sense. Piper isn’t saying that Percy is totally lame. She KNOWS that he’s epic (considering he was practically all anyone at Camp Half-Blood talked about in The Lost Hero), she just prefers Jason. What’s wrong with a character having an opinion? Nothing. It’s totally fair of Piper to think what she did.


6) “Piper is a jerk to challenge Drew for leadership of cabina Ten!”
What about it makes her a jerk? Piper had every right to do so, as it is in the rules. Drew was not helpless, considering the duel would have taken place at a later time. Yes, Piper says something along the lines of “or we can do it now, if te want”, but let’s not forget that she was technically giving Drew a choice. Sure, Piper had a dagger to Drew’s face, but do any of us REALLY think Piper would have stabbed Drew right then and there if she had refused? Doubtful. And also, Drew was just as much of a jerk to Piper and every other Aphrodite camper. Piper saved the Aphrodite campers from Drew’s horrible treatment and sort of put her in her place. So, no, Piper didn’t go about the situation the “right way” necessarily, but she isn’t a jerk for doing it.
Also, right after this confrontation Piper has with Drew it says:

“This was the part she was unsure of. She didn’t want to rule da fear. She wasn’t like Drew, but she didn’t know if they’d accept her. Then, spontaneously, the Aphrodite campers cheered so loudly, they must’ve been heard all across camp.” (The Lost Hero, Chapter 52)

She DIDN’T WANT TO RULE da FEAR. Yes, she was trying to intimidate Drew, but in order for Drew to take her seriously, she had to. She didn’t want to intimidate the rest of the campers, and they were obviously happy that she did what she did, hence the cheering.


7) “Piper is too obsessed with Jason”
Yes, Piper is obsessed with Jason. TOO obsessed? Maybe a little. But I, personally, think that is what makes her character so interesting. Remember, she is a daughter of Aphrodite, the Amore goddess. Piper SHOULD be obsessed with the guy she is in Amore with. It fits with her character and seems right. Is it somewhat annoying to read about her obsessing over Jason in EVERY one of her chapters? Maybe to some people, but I find it kind of cute. XD


8) “Piper is a whiny brat!”
When does Piper EVER whine? Out loud, I mean. She definitely complains a lot in the first book about her dad not paying attention to her (but who wouldn’t if their parent was ignoring them?!), but she RARELY voices her complaints. And so I don’t think that she is a brat because it. If she constantly whined to Jason and Leo about her dad in The Lost Hero, then YES she would be a brat. But she kept it to herself, which shows that she doesn’t want to burden other people with her problems. Someone please tell me how that is “bratty”.


9) “Piper is SO conceited!”
WHAT?!?! Is there ANY evidence of this in any of the books?! As far as I’m aware, Piper has extremely LOW self-esteem. She feels neglected da her dad and needs to do things like steal cars to get any attention from him. Throughout the entire first book, she feels that she is the weak link in the quest. And she constantly has worries about her relationship with Jason in the Mark of Athena. There is NO implication that Piper is the least bit conceited!


10) “Piper is a downgrade of Annabeth”
I don’t even know where to start with this one…
Hmm…let’s think about this…Piper and Annabeth are not similar enough for either one to be a “downgrade” of the other. Annabeth is strategic, athletic, and brave, while Piper is driven da her cuore rather than strategy, a little rebellious, and also brave. But all demigods should be brave. They sort of have to be…
Piper and Annabeth are totally different characters. Neither is a downgrade of the other.


11) “Piper is a manipulative jerk because of her charmspeak”
Piper isn’t really manipulative and her charmspeak doesn’t make her a jerk. She didn’t ask to be born with the ability to charmspeak. That’s not fair. That’s like saying that Jason is a horrible person because he can fly. o that Percy is a jerk for being able to breathe underwater without drowning. Plus, her charmspeak could really come in handy in their battles against Gaea and the giants.


12) “Piper is really shallow and only thinks about her looks”
Piper definitely thinks about her looks a lot, but I fail to see how she is shallow in any way, shape, o form. Like I detto before, Piper keeps her problems to herself, rather than burdening other people with them. She cares deeply about Jason, who she is in Amore with. She also shows her Amore of Leo in the Mark of Athena when she leaps of the side of the freakin’ ship to hug him when she finds out he is alive. Piper knows the true meaning of being a daughter of Aphrodite, unlike Drew (who IS shallow, in my opinion):

“Aphrodite is about Amore and beauty. Being loving. Spreading beauty. Good friends. Good times. Good deeds. Not just looking good.” –Piper McLean, The Lost Hero, Chapter 52

How is THAT shallow? No, Piper is NOT shallow.


13) “Piper is a jerk for considering betraying her Friends to save her dad”
Seriously? Her dad CREATED her. He’s her only family that she knew before she met Aphrodite. And even though he ignored her sometimes, he still loves her and she loves him. How could anyone NOT consider saving their PARENT (unless it was some extreme circumstance where the parent is horrible to the kid o hates the kid o something, but that's not Piper's situation) even if it meant betraying their friends, especially if they had just found out that they didn’t really know their Friends and all their memories of them were fake? Piper is NOT a jerk for wanting to save the man who created her, raised her, and loves her.


I hope that after all of this, I MAYBE JUST MAYBE convinced a few Piper-haters to give her a second-chance. She is a great character and she deserves to be loved as much as any other amazing character in The Heroes of Olympus. :)
posted by olympianglory
Percy,



He ran back to the Argo II, afraid and hopeful at the same time, just in time to see Piper and Hazel dragging Annabeth's lifeless body across the erba " NO! He yelled!", he cradled her cool head, the one that never again would spout random facts he didnt want. He knelt, distraught. Slowly, everyone left. He would'nt. His only though was Annabeth. After a few hours, Nico came." Percy, I know this is tough, but if she is gone, she cant come back." He thought." Can te get to her as a ghost?"
Nico shrugged " I suppose, but its late Percy, tomorrow."
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posted by satigon
ciao ciao peeps! My name is Leo Valdes, I am the supreme leader of the Argo II. Sorry ladies but I am now taken! And who is the lucky lady? Benee Variety.

She came to Camp Half-Blood about a anno after me, she is 5 "4, tan skin, black hair, te know the drill. She is daughter of Poisidon. And guess what time it is? Flash back time!

"Benee stumbled onto the puntellare, riva in a turquoise camicia and worn out jeans. I had to say, she was the most beautiful person I had ever saw. Everyone gathered around as she stood up and said, "Is this Camp Half-Blood?"

Chiron walked over and detto "Yes, welcome to Camp." And five minuti later she was claimed da her father, with Percy just standing there staring at his new sister.
posted by 8xchristellax8
HEY~!
Welll I wanna start with saying my real name is Mary. Some of te might know already, but everyone here just calls me Christella, which is fine da me. I'm 15 years old and a freshman in high school. My username came from this old imaginary friend I had when I was younger. The 8x_x8's are completely random, da the way. I have no idea why I put them there but whatever.
In person most people think I'm quiet, te know, that kind of rude girl that doesn't say anything. Other people think I'm pretty decent, nice and kind. But everybody knows me as that girl who doesn't do much but is a great...
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ok before te start yelling at me and throwing pitchforks. Hear me out.
Ok so what if annabeth and Percy died?well this would be my theory that I thought would be really, really cool!
Ok so if they died (monster,etc)
They would get to go to the alyssum
And once they got there they could see all there old Friends again (Zoe, Selina, Charlie,etc)
But some great force comes da (not exactly sure who) sees that Percy and annabeth are supposed to be in the war (living) the great powerful unknown force plucks them out and bottabing bottaboom there living again with no regulation of who did it!
so what do ya think?
Leave commento below
Just no bad commenti please
bye bye!
posted by universalpowa
Heyo! Since Phoenix went through all the trouble to find the old rules (I had to find this again...) and he was right about the question: When can spoilers be postato on the club o something (I forget the question, but Phoenix knows all, and sees all! -Not like a stalker-) So I figured it's been a while since people have looked at this.

So here we go again. Please try to follow these rules. THANKSH GUIUZZZZZ :DDD



Disclaimer: These epic rules were made da Amphitrite and Hecate A.

FANFICTION RULES

1. Chapter stories should go in the forum. Short stories (one chapter stories/one shots) go in the...
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Percy and Annabeth during the Titan war. :3
Percy P.o.V
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I held Annabeth in my arms, seeing her eyes watering. I smoothed back her dirty blonde curls, looking at her dulling gray eyes, my cuore breaking.

I remember tears streaming down your face
When I said, "I'll never let te go"
When all those shadows almost killed your light
I remember te said, "Don't leave me here alone"
But all that's dead and gone and passed tonight...


I picked her up gently, taking her to the divano and laying her on my lap softly. I kissed her forehead gently, murmuring...
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posted by meredog
I was walking around. Board. As I was walking past the Athena cabin, Annabeth came out. She look embarrassed. Wonder why.... she walked in front of me, got on one knee, and detto "Percy Jackson, I Amore you, so will u marry me?" What the FUCK!!!! She looked back down in embarrassment but she would look up once in a while. I was shocked and scared for life. I mean terrified! I mean I Amore Annabeth and but GODS! I was Lost for words. I fainted. Simple as that, I fainted. I woke up with a big shock. When I say shock I mean Thaila zapped me and man did it hurt! I noticed I was wet but I fixed that...
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 The False Doors-- our Egyptian doors for death to pass through. Image credit: Various sites on Google Images, meaning, I forgot where. ._.
The False Doors-- our Egyptian doors for death to pass through. Image credit: Various sites on Google Images, meaning, I forgot where. ._.
I went through the Doors of Death today.

Okay, I didn’t really. So don’t worry, I’m not dead. Nor am I using the free Wifi in the Underworld (Thanatos hogs it with his fancy iPad...meanie) thanks to...my extremely obnoxious friends.

But I’m not here to talk about my weird Friends with lots of issues. I came to intertwine series. And give some new ideas to the Doors of Death.

Let’s start very beginningly-ish with The Lost Hero. Well, I’ll start with the END of the Lost Hero actually. The part where Jason died? Oh yeah. He died. Like, really actually dead. But why is he still alive?...
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posted by Phoenix_Stone
This articolo might be perceived as boring for some, but I thought I might share my thoughts about what might happen in The Mark of Athena.

First of all, I would like to focus on how Rick Riordan has changed how he writes.
He has taken into account that his readers have grown up a bit.
So now, there are some dark angles to the plot.
For example, Hazel's story with her mother and Gaia. Suicide to protect the world.
Leo watched his mother die, which was the result of murder.
Octavian stabbed a fellow Roman, and killed her.
Medea's back-story.
Well, te get the idea.
So, I think there will be some...
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Aerokinesis: ability to control and manipulate wind/air
Main users - Zeus, Aeolus, o Poseidon (although it is in the form of storms) and their children

Atmokinesis: ability to control and manipulate the weather
Main users - Zeus, Aeolus, Poseidon, Helios, and Hyperion each possess a fraction of these abilities

Chlorokinesis: ability to control and manipulate plants and flowers
Main users - Demeter, Persephone, Gaea, Dionysus and their children

Chronokinesis: ability to control and manipulate time
Main users - Kronos

Cryokinesis: ability to control and manipulate ice and cold
Main users - Khione and...
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