Frazel

Frazel
Art by jupitartjelly
GENERAL
Camp Half-Blood Chronicles
Character	Hazel Levesque
Character	Frank Zhang
Canonical?	Canon
Status of Relationship	Dating
IN FANDOM
Type (?)	Het
Also Known As	Hank

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Frazel is the het ship between Hazel Levesque and Frank Zhang from the Camp Half-Blood Chronicles fandom.

Canon

Hazel and Frank are good friends in The Son of Neptune and both secretly have feelings for each other. They met when Frank arrived at Camp Jupiter a month before The Son of Neptune takes place. They are both in the fifth cohort and teased because of it. They did a lot of legion tasks together, like guarding the entrance to camp. At first, they both have secrets and are afraid of the other finding out. Still, they have great trust and respect in each other.

During the quest to Alaska, Percy picks up on their feelings for each other and thinks they should date. Hazel shares her memories from the Underworld with Frank. While sitting under a tree in the Fields of Asphodel, Frank opens up about his curse of having his life tied to a piece of firewood. Frank asks Hazel to carry the wood for him, as he trusts her more than anyone else. When they return to the present, Hazel has Frank's piece of wood safely in her jacket pocket. Hazel is very protective of the wood, getting nervous around and avoiding fires. Hazel kisses Frank after their battle against Alcyoneus and tells him he made a handsome elephant.

After this, the two begin dating. The demigod Leo Valdez, however, creates difficulty in Frank and Hazel's relationship after they join the rest of the seven on the Argo II. Hazel is drawn to Leo because of his similarities to Sammy, who was Hazel's boyfriend in her previous life. This causes conflict between Frank and Leo and they begin arguing and bickering often. The tension between Hazel and Leo eventually fades and Frank becomes confident in he and Hazel's relationship again. They remain happily together for the rest of the series and both become Praetors; Frank in House of Hades and Hazel in Trials of Apollo.

Heroes of Olympus

Son of Neptune

Frank and Hazel are both in the Fifth Cohort, effectively making both of them outcasts. They bond over this, but people still make fun of them and say they're 'perfect for each other' since they're both losers in the eyes of the legioneers.

When Percy Jackson arrives at Camp Jupiter, Frank and Hazel are standing guard by the entrance. They split up while Hazel takes Percy to see Reyna and Frank goes to the armory. When they meet up again, Hazel's heart "preforms a little skip-beat tap-dance" that irritates her. She feels that she is at Camp Jupiter to redeem herself as a hero and doesn't want to get caught up in relationships, but still develops feelings for Frank. Frank also already likes Hazel in Son of Neptune, wanting to protect her since she is so much shorter than him, but also greatly respects her, knowing she's a good fighter and doesn't need his protection.

On their journey to Alaska, Hazel shares one of her blackouts with Frank, taking him back to her time in the Underworld. Frank witnesses her judgement and the two sit together in the Fields of Asphodel. Frank tells her about his life being tied to a piece of firewood and asks her to carry it for him, calling Hazel his best friend. Hazel is honored by Frank's trust in her and accepts, though she is nervous about carrying something so important.

Hazel has other blackouts on this trip where she relives times with her old boyfriend from the 1930s, Sammy Valdez. She feels conflicted, as her death and sudden separation from Sammy left lingering feelings, even though he is long dead. After Frank gives her his firewood, they share a closeness Hazel never had with Sammy, likely making it easier for her to accept her feelings for him. Percy notices the romantic tension and thinks that they definitely need to get together.

Hazel, Frank, and Percy end up in Hazel's old house in Alaska. Hazel sees an old picture of Sammy on her wall and cries, feeling even more confused about her feelings for both him and Frank. Frank goes to the store and leaves Hazel and Percy alone. Percy comforts Hazel about her life, death, and new life, and tells her that Frank is obviously crazy about her. Soon after that, Hazel and Frank take on Alcyoneus together. Frank finally embraces his shape-shifting gift, turning into many different animals. After they defeat the giant, Hazel kisses Frank and tells him he made a handsome elephant.

After returning to Camp Jupiter and battling Polybotes' army with the rest of the legion, Percy leaves Frank and Hazel on a walk to have some alone time. The next morning, they receive a video message from Leo Valdez on magic parchment. Upon seeing Leo, Hazel gasps because she thinks he is Sammy Valdez. Percy also recognizes him from a dream and the picture on Hazel's wall, but they all know it's impossible that Leo is Sammy, as Sammy was alive nearly 70 years before.

Mark of Athena

Mark of Athena picks up seconds after the end of Son of Neptune, so Frank and Hazel are still freshly together. Once the seven are all on the Argo II, there is immediate tension between Frank, Hazel, and Leo; Hazel is drawn to Leo because of his resemblance to Sammy Valdez, Leo thinks Hazel is pretty, and Frank is annoyed by Leo because of it. Hazel and Leo share one of Hazel's memories where she was with Sammy, and they find out he is Leo's bisabuelo, or great-grandfather. When they return to the Argo, Coach Hedge mentions that Hazel and Leo had been holding hands and staring into each other's eyes, making it seem like something romantic was going on and angering Frank. Leo tries to back off and control his feelings because he knows Hazel is Frank's girlfriend. However, he still frequently teases Frank.

Frank is very protective and defensive over Hazel, especially when Leo is involved. When the seven are discussing the kidnapping of Nico di Angelo, Hazel cries and storms off after Jason and Leo say it could be a trap and doubt if Nico is trustworthy, and Frank immediately jumps to defend and comfort her and shoots angry looks at Leo.

House of Hades

As of House of Hades, Leo and Hazel's romantic tension has completely died off, relieving much of Frank's stress. Hazel, Frank, and Nico di Angelo stop in Venice, Italy to find the 'Black House' mentioned in the book Leo found. Frank is creeped out by Nico and is grateful when Hazel offers to go with them. Hazel is poisoned by one of the Katobleps (catoblepones) and Nico is turned into a corn plant by Triptolemus. Frank rounds up the Katobleps and kills all of them, receiving the blessing of Mars. After Hazel is cured, she is surprised by Frank's change in appearance. "I mean, you were handsome before! But you look older, and taller, and so distinguished---" Hazel is slightly worried that Mars' blessing also changed Frank's personality, but is relieved when he stays the same on the inside. This shows that Hazel, while still finding Frank handsome, truly loves him for his personality.

After returning from Ogygia, Leo gives Frank the pouch made from Calypso's fire proof cloth so that he can store his firewood safely. Hazel is slightly hurt by this because carrying Frank's lifeline had been a symbol of their trust and connection. Frank assures her it has nothing to with him not trusting her, and she gives him the firewood back to keep safely in the bag.

Frank, Hazel, Piper, Jason, Leo, and Nico are attacked in a tunnel on the way to the House of Hades. Hazel and Leo are separated from the other four, who are still in active battle, after the entrance to a tunnel collapses. Hazel immediately begins to scream and cry and falls to her knees, terrified that Frank is dead. Both Hazel and Frank are extremely relieved when they are reunited later on in the House of Hades.

Blood of Olympus

Hazel and Frank are still together and closer than ever. They go with Percy and Leo to capture the goddess Nike and work effectively as a team.

Leo tells only Frank and Hazel about his plan to sacrifice himself in order to defeat Gaea because they are Romans and understand sacrifice better than the others, even Jason, who is slowly diverging from the Roman life. They both cry and hug him, but agree to help him and keep the secret. Hazel manipulates the mist so that Piper and the rest of the seven think she has the Physician's Cure, when in reality, Leo has it. They both fight with their respective godly parents after Gaea awakens and return to Camp Half-Blood to finish her off. As Praetors, Frank and Reyna lead the 12th legion together. After Leo sacrifices himself and is presumed dead, Hazel and Frank tearfully explain his plan and how they helped. The others are a little angry with them at first, but quickly understand that it had to happen.

A few days after the Giant War ends, Frank visits Hazel and Nico in Cabin 13. Nico tells Frank to be good to his sister and jokes about being flower boy at their wedding, thoroughly embarrassing Frank. Frank and Hazel return to Camp Jupiter to continue their duties as Praetor and Centurion.

Trials of Apollo

The Hidden Oracle

Six months after the Second Giant War, a fully mortal Apollo arrives at Camp Half-Blood. While sitting with Nico di Angelo, Will Solace, and other Apollo campers, Apollo asks what the seven are doing, as none of them are at camp. Nico explains and says Hazel and Frank don't come around much as they're busy 'doing the 12th legion thing'.

The Tyrant's Tomb

Apollo and Meg arrive at Camp Jupiter and deliver the body of Jason Grace to the legion. Hazel and Frank are both deeply saddened by his death.

Frank and Hazel are still dating and very close. During a meeting about the quest to Tarquin's tomb, Frank offered to go, but it was decided that Hazel would go instead as Frank has Praetor duties. While having a picnic with Lavinia, Apollo, and Meg, Hazel complains about liking a guy with a death wish. Meg asks about her ability to summon precious metals and Apollo asks if they are still cursed. Hazel explains that Pluto told her a descendant of Poseidon would wash away her curse, and how being loved by Frank, a descendant of Poseidon, allowed her to better control her powers. When Hazel accompanies Apollo, Meg, and Lavinia on the quest to the tomb of Tarquin, Frank is extremely worried and concerned.

When Commodus and Caligula attack Camp Jupiter, Apollo and Frank fight them. Apollo takes on Commodus, while Frank fights Caligula. Frank comes up with a plan to lead the emperors into the tunnel, where there are several boxes of explosives. It works; Frank takes out his firewood, wills it to burst into flames, and blows the entire tunnel up, killing Caligula in the process. Apollo assumes Frank is dead and feels extremely guilty, as he takes responsibility for the death of Jason Grace and doesn't want to see anymore heroes die helping him. Apollo and Meg find Hazel while riding Arion. She understands what has happened to Frank with simply a glance and is devastated and angry. She whispers something in Arion's ear and goes off with Meg and Apollo. After the battle ends, Arion returns with a gravely injured but alive Frank. Hazel is relieved and overjoyed. In the infirmary, Hazel scolds him for scaring her but kisses him and stays by his side.

The legion holds a meeting where Reyna announces she is retiring as Praetor and joining the Hunters of Artemis. Everyone immediately starts chanting Hazel's name and raise a very shocked Hazel on their shields, electing her as Praetor beside Frank. When Apollo is preparing to leave Camp, he sees Frank and Hazel walking side by side as Praetors, and he knows that the legion is in good hands.

Tower of Nero

Having regained his divinity, Apollo goes off to visit his friends. He finds Frank and Hazel, who are still dating and doing great as Praetors, leaving Frank and Hazel's story on a happy note.

Fanon

Frazel is one of the most popular ships in The Heroes of Olympus. It is one of the canon ships and therefore has gained popularity and attention. Because they already like each other in the beginning of Son of Neptune, readers almost immediately want to see them together. Frank and Hazel are a very cute and pure ship, often being drawn in cute/fluffy fan art. They also briefly fall into the love-triangle trope in Mark of Athena once Leo Valdez is thrown in the mix. However, Leo ends up with Calypso and Frank and Hazel stay happily together. As of 2018, Frank/Hazel is the fifth most popular ship in the Heroes of Olympus fandom on Archive of Our Own.

Fandom

FAN FICTION

Hazel/Frank tag on AO3

Hazel/Frank tag on FanFiction.net

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