A Tale of Mist: Book 1
Chapter 1
Disclaimer- I do not own any of the Half-Blood series (PJO or HoO), Kane Chronicles, and any other stuff I wish I owned but I don't, it all belongs to Uncle Rick/whoever really owns it
A/N at bottom
5 days before incident
Olympus
Echoes of a great cheer could be heard outside the throne room. There was a sound of celebration in the air. Exactly 3 months prior from the day one of the most historic battles to ever take place on earth reached its epic conclusion on the fields of Greece. The giant war had finally come to an end, and the century's old dispute between the Greeks and Romans had finally been put to rest. Much blood had been spilled in the fight against Gaea; some more recently than others. Music could be heard in the air, and to most it was rhythmic and upbeat. Air nymphs passed food and drink around while minor gods mingled with the many half-bloods in the streets. Brothers and sisters of different camps finally meet officially for the first time, and couples dance happy to be in the embrace of the ones they care about. The people were happy and there was not a reason for them not to be.
The city's glow seemed to brighten with all the joy and celebration taking place, yet not everyone had reason to celebrate. Hidden by the dark shadows of the doors to the throne room sat a bench. It had the capacity to seat seven, but only three bodies sat upon it. Any demigods passing by would instantly nod in respect to them; these three leaders of the war whose actions and sacrifices were the deciding factors in battle. Legends, heroes, leaders, these three demigods, two boys and one girl are all the remains of the prophesized seven.
If they were ever to be passed in the streets they would be mistaken as movie stars or supermodels; people who had everything they could ever want. Someone meant to be happy, but if one were to look in their eyes upon closer inspection they would see pain, sorrow, and the guilt of being alive while their friends were dead.
The clapping of hooves nears the three heroes, and the girl whose eyes were a stormy grey looked up. For a second her brain told her a man riding upon a white stallion was approaching, but upon closer inspection she deducted that the man and the horse were one and the same. Chiron the legendary trainer of the Heroes of Old had arrived.
"Percy, Jason…." Chiron asked with mush sorrow and care in his voice. "Piper, how are you doing my dear, dear children?"
"We are doing OK Chiron," Piper replied as she and Jason looked to their teacher. "Just…" Happy? Can they feel happiness after all they have been through? "Just, relieved that all this is over." She reaches over and grabs Jason's hand giving it a small squeeze. She thinks she hears Percy whisper something, three word lost in the wind, and though no one notices it she gives the dark haired boy sitting next to her a sympathetic glance.
Chiron smiles sadly. He has seen this many times, war torn heroes who have lost much. His eyes move from Piper and Jason to Percy. The poor boy who he watched and raised becomes a warrior, to a hero, to a leader and now a man. For the first time in a long time he does not know what to say to the boy. He was broken in the war, physically and emotionally. The ancient trainer reached out and placed his hand on Percy's shoulder, yet he still does not look up. He doesn't even flinch. With Annabeth gone Chiron is unsure how this broken young man will ever move on. He waits for some sign of acknowledgment, some type of response, but Percy is just staring into his hands as tears begin to fall, lost in his thoughts.
Rewind
(Percy POV)
She's gone, she's gone, she's gone, she's gone. Annabeth is gone, taken, stolen, ripped from my arms. Why me, why couldn't it have been me instead of her. This goes on over and over in my head. The last thing she said to me was Seaweed brains, I love you, but what did I say? Nothing, absolutely nothing. I just stared on as she was engulfed in a bright flash and then taken from me. I should be proud the war is finally over. I am proud the two camps are united and peace is being shown throughout the 2 aspects of mythology, but no matter how proud I am I cannot get her greys eyes out of my mind. Come on Percy why couldn't you just say three simple words? "I love you." I whisper to myself. I love you wise girl, so much. I realize that Chiron approaches. He begins to speak but I can't seem to make out what he's saying. He places a hand on my shoulder. Ohh boy that did it. Something falls in front of me, a tear. More begin to fall. I need to say something to Chiron he deserves some type of reply. Ouch, a pain begins to ach in my head as I sense a immortal approach.
(End POV)
Percy begins to weep silent tears, and the only family he had left watches on mourning in their own way.
Suddenly the golden gates of the throne room begin to open. Everyone falls silent and turns to the glowing entrance. The figure of Hermes appears. Everyone holds their breaths as he speaks, "Heroes of Olympus, to the throne room!" Everyone gives a mighty cheer as they begin to file inside and are greeted by the 15 foot Olympians. For the veterans of Camp Half-Blood it is like Deja-vu walking back into the throne of the gods. For the Romans and newcomers, their breath is taken away, and in the back Chiron trots in followed by Jason and Piper. Percy is the last to stand. As he begins his walk inside Hermes puts his had in front of him, "Percy, the gods have something different planned for you, please wait, you'll know when to enter."
Before Hermes flashes away Percy hears the faint whispers of George and Martha, "Poor Percy, poor, poor Percy." He nods and closes his eyes as the immortal flashes in-front of the crowd to his seat. Slowly the doors shut as the ceremony begins.
The throne room of the Olympians, no words could describe the beauty of the massive room. A thought came to Percy; he wanted to see what was going to happen inside. Suddenly a flat screen TV appeared in a flash with a live feed to everything inside. In Percy's mind the image of a giant disfigured man in a brace appeared. "I can't leave the savior of Olympus left out." Hephaestus said with a gruff.
"Thank you, my lord, and…I'm sorry about Leo and your other kids." Percy replied bowing his head even though it was all in his mind. Hephaestus nodded and disappeared from his mind. Percy sat back down on the bench and watched as the ceremony began.
Throne Room
Zeus rises from his throne and thunders, "Demigods, my fellow immortals, satyrs, nymphs, centaurs, and Cyclopes, we are gathered here to celebrate the victory over Gaea and her army in the battle of Mount Olympus, and we must thank you all," Zeus began to speak louder. "Without whom…it would have been difficult-"
"Difficult?" Poseidon asks with a lopsided grin.
"Impossible," Zeus corrects quickly with his ears turning red, "Impossible to defeat Gaea and her giants." Zeus thinks in his mind, it would have really been impossible if it were not for Perseus.
Everyone stomps in approval. Outside Percy watches this and gives a quick smile while thinking Déjà vu.
"I understand that we have gone through much and have even been betrayed by those we thought allies, but we must stand strong together and create a better Olympus." Percy's head heats up in anger as a memory resurfaces.
During the battle at the original Mount Olympus Gaea though not fully awaken grabbed Dionysus, Jason, Annabeth, Hazel, Octavian, and Jason. They disappeared under the ground and popped up a minute later in front of the giant king. Apparently while they were under the ground they were tempted to turn on Olympus, Dionysus accepted the offer and to prove himself bashed Hazel's head in with his stupid pineapple staff. Percy was too far away to do anything, but Jason was close by. He roared in anger and used lightning to break free of his bonds. Dionysus must have thought Jason was yelling in frustration to being trapped because he didn't turn. Jason charged towards Dionysus's back spear in hand, and before he could react a spear was thrust through his chest. Honestly to Percy it was all a blur. It was all over as quick as it had begun. Percy was pulled out of his thoughts by the booming voice of Zeus.
"Now, I believe some rewards must be presented to thank you for all you have done in service of Olympus," Zeus bellows, and everyone cheers. "To the demigods of Camp Half-Blood and Camp Jupiter a monument shall be erected to honor all who fought," he paused dramatically, " and for your brethren who fell in battle, a memorial will be built so everyone who looks upon it shall know of the great sacrifices those demigods gave to win this war." A shout of approval rang throughout the hall and the flame of the hearth blazed to full height. "To the centaurs, Cyclopes, and woodland creatures, all of your kind who fell in battle will have a fast and speedy recovery to life, no horrible time will be spent in Tartarus and to those who reincarnate, they will have the chance to return to their original form." Another roar of approval rang out.
"Silence!" shouts Zeus. " To the four demigods, Frank son of Mars, Hazel daughter of Pluto, Annabeth daughter of Athena, and Leo son of Hephaestus who died, some just a week ago, a personal monument for each hero will be made so we will never forget how they died rising above all others." A thunderous applause broke out. "Now," Zeus paused for dramatic effects, "For the survivors of the Prophetic Seven. Jason Grace, my son, and Piper McLean please step forward." Everyone watches as both walk forward, they bow to Zeus and then Piper bows to her mother.
"Demigods of the Second Great Prophesy, for your valiant and courageous services we the council have agreed that you shall be offered the greatest gift we can bestow upon you, we offer you godhood!" As Zeus said godhood he somehow was able to shine brighter than he already was. Percy laughed and for some reason Zeus looked directly the screen with a quick glare as if he heard Percy laugh, the council just rolled their eyes, and Hermes whispered Diva to Apollo. Jason stood taller and had a look of pride and accomplishment in his eyes. Percy rolled his eyes; all children of Zeus had the fatal flaw of the need for more, for power. Percy just hoped for Pipers sake that this didn't go to Jason's head. Piper on the other hand looked uneasy.
"Lord Zeus," they started.
"I accept" "Decline" they both said at the same time. They both turned to each other.
Piper looked on the brink of crying, "Ja…Jason, what are you d…doing," She was suppressing a full out sob now. "We can't leave our friends, we just lost Leo days ago, y…you lost Reyna in Greece, we have a duty to.."
"Stop Piper," Jason butted in. "I have nothing to anchor me to earth now that Reyna is dead!"
"Wa...What are you talking about?"
"I realized it too late after she died, but I loved her not you; what we had was great, but it was not real to me. Heck, how we started was not real. Plus, its immortality Piper!" He exclaimed waving his hands. He really was Zeus's son. "We…I can be forever living, strong, never have to worry about dying ever again." Jason's eyes seemed to glaze over. "What I always wanted."
He walked passed Piper not even looking back at her to Zeus's throne, "Once again father, I accept your most generous offer."
Zeus nodded, happy another one of his sons would become immortal, "Very well then." He handed Jason pure Ambrosia and Nectar, the food for immortals. Jason quickly took it and started to consume it without a second start.
The council stood and began to speak in Greek, εμείς οι θεοί καλέσει τις τύχες σε απονείμουν επάνω σας το δώρο της αθανασίας, μπορεί να χρησιμοποιήσετε αυτό το δώρο για την καλύτερη ανθρωπότητα. A light began to shine around Jason's body; soon it became so bright you couldn't even make him out. Then, he began to yell in pain which then became a horrific scream. His blood was in the process of turning to ichor. The light began to die down and Jason started to appear head to toe.
Jason cried out, "Finally!"
First, someone giggled, then another. Soon more joined in as it turned into a roar of laughter. Jason looked around confused. Everyone in the throne room was laughing now while some of the girls had a deep red blush on their faces. Apollo was so out of control with laughter that he peed himself. What the fu*k is going on? Jason thought to himself. He finally looked down and horror struck him. He was as naked as the day he was born. His face grew red with embarrassment. Piper though still shocked about the recent revelations was able to crack a small smile; she turned to her mom who just smirked and winked before breaking out in laughter too. Outside Percy smirked, serves him right, he thought.
Zeus flashed a robe around Jason and then fired his master bolt in the air. Everyone quickly became quiet though mostly everyone still had a grin on their faces as they wiped away their tears. "Piper McLean," Zeus said in a stern voice, his face with no hint of amusement. "Come forward girl." Piper walked forward and knelt before the king of the gods. "You have declined our most generous offer." He huffed, while thinking she probably spent too much time with Jackson. "Is there anything we can offer you?"
Piper spoke in a quite tone, "Could you bring my friends back to life. Even if they live as mortals; I want them to have a longer life than what they had."
Zeus's eyes became less stern as he looked to Aphrodite.
"Piper my child," she began. "The ancient laws forbid this above all other rules. The only way they can return to the land of the living is if they try for rebirth. Although, because you did not accept godhood; at least accept partial immortality. You will still not be bound by ancient laws and thus can remain with P-….your friends." She said covering her mistake. "Artie, could you do it?"Aphrodite asked bashing her eyes.
Artemis who was only half paying attention this entire time drew herself out of her thoughts and looked to Zeus. He nodded. Artemis gracefully leapt from her throne to Piper and touched her forehead. A silver mist swirled around Artemis's finger before shooting into Piper. In a flash it was done and with the grace of a deer Artemis glided back to her throne.
"Thank you mi-lady." Piper said while bowing once again before she walked to her mother's side.
Zeus began to speak, when the light of the throne room began to dim.
Three flashes suddenly appeared before Zeus and when they died down the Fates stood before everyone as they let out a collective gasp. Outside Percy jumped in shock, and as if they were speaking as one they said, "Perseus Jackson, come forward."
Everyone turned as the doors to the throne room opened and Percy Jackson was revealed.
He took two steps forward, and with an annoyed look in his eyes he said, "I thought I told you old bats that I don't like being called Perseus," Everyone gasped, "It makes me feel old!"
A.N. Hello everyone and welcome; I am SonOfCoul 037 (previously Trojan7). Well this is my first fanfiction, I had it up before but, I didn't really have an arc planned out so I decided to start over. This story will not be a crossover, but it will have the Kane Chronicles mixed in along with some other surprises (if you read the story before the revision you know what I mean, so PLEASE don't spoil it for the others). Percy will not be paired with anyone for now due to him still grieving over Annabeth, but don't worry he'll find love soon enough.
So tell me what you thought. REVIEW, it makes me feel great to hear from you guys, and constructive criticism is appreciated.
Until next time, review, and this is SonOfCoul 037 signing off.