Chapter 1.

A/N- Hi everyone. We are proud to present our first chapter of Powerlust. Without further ado, enjoy the first chapter.

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Percy

The war was over. We had won against Kronos. But, everything was somber because Luke, evil as he might be, was dead. The gods flashed into the throne room. They were whispering quietly to each other before turning back to us.

"Heroes of Olympus," Zeus announced. "We thank you for saving us." He cleared his throat. "As a reward, we will grant each of you one gift."

We all gaped at him. "Seriously?!"

"Yes," he said solemnly. "You have proved yourselves worthy."

Annabeth started us off. "I want to redesign Olympus!"

Then Thalia. "I want to enhance my powers."

And since there weren't many in the room, I was next. "I wish to be Artemis' guardian. And I want Hades and Hestia to be an Olympian."

There was a stunned silence. Artemis said coolly, "Perseus, I advise you not to. My hunters will not appreciate you being there."

"Quiet!" Zeus roared. "Artemis, you must take him."

Artemis sighed, unable to argue against her Father. "If he must, Father."

I did a silent cheer. I could never comprehend what happened next.

Athena cleared her throat. "Perhaps Perseus should be blessed, in order to help him?"

The others all nodded. I was surprised. Zeus, as always, went first.

"Perseus, I give you the ability to control the sky." he said.

Hera gave her blessing next. "I give you the ability to talk to others' minds and to turn into any animal that you want."

"I give my son more control of water. Even if there isn't much more he needs to control." my father said sheepishly.

"I give you the same powers as all my children." Hades said, sounding bored, but you could see that there was a flame of excitement in his eyes."

"I give you control of the flames, allowing you to create food, heal, and more." Hestia said calmly.

"I give you power over the earth," Demeter said in her breezy tone.

"I give you the same abilities as my hunters," Artemis growled.

"I give you the gift of music and archery," Apollo winked.

"I give you the ability to fight better in war," Ares grumbled.

"I give you the ability to grow plants," Dionysus said lazily.

"I give you advancement in strategy," Athena said.

"My turn, my turn! I want to give you my blessing too! And it is to look fabulous anytime, and anywhere!" Aphrodite squealed. I rolled my eyes in annoyance.

"I give you the gift of speed," Hermes said excitedly.

"I will advance your fire power, Perseus," Hephaestus said gruffly.

"I would also like you to be my champion, Perseus," Hestia said after everyone gave me their blessings. Everyone gaped at her like a fish out of water.

"What?" Nearly all of them shouted. No one had ever been Hestia's champion before.

"My lady, I am honored. Thank you." I said, awed and excited. I couldn't wait to use all of my new powers.

They all nodded, and glowing balls (A/N- not like that!) of light appeared, and they blessed me. I can't even begin to describe the pain that followed. As my blood turned into ichor. It was only a little bit of it, and it hurt. The power suddenly rushed through me. I screamed in agony. Out of the corner of the haze of pain, I saw Annabeth staring at me in terror. I whimpered, until slowly, my body processed the power, and the pain disappeared. The gods stared at me in shock.

"What?" I asked. I noticed right away that my voice was deeper.

"Your eyes…" they whispered, trembling with fear.

"Mirror," I commanded, and Aphrodite gave me one, drooling at my figure..

I looked and I almost didn't recognize myself. My hair had turned silver, not in an old way, but a handsome way. My eyes shifted color with my emotions.

"I…" I stuttered. "T-this is totally AWESOME!" I smiled. I quickly decided that I wanted to become an animal.

I imagined being a wolf. Suddenly, I shrank to about my knee high. I feel fur sprout all over my body. My sight was clearer, and sharper. I look around. My friends mouths are wide open.
"Awww… Little puppy is so cute," Thalia cooed. I cock my head to the side. I looked down at my paws; they were silver. I wonder what I look like?

"You are a silver wolf with kaleidoscope eyes." Hera answered, awed as she stared at my pelt.. Oh yeah… Hera can read thoughts and she gave my the power to talk in other people's minds. Cool…

I shifted back, grinning. I felt so much power…

"I'm going to test my abilities." I told them happily.

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