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I might add some OC to the story as I go along, and if I do, I call the rights for them!
^ A Fresh Start ^
[Percy's POV]
{Pilot's Voice}
" ….. Its 2: 35 in the afternoon and the temperature is 20 ºC. For your safety and comfort, please remain seated with your seat belt fastened until the Captain turns off the Fasten Seat Belt sign.
This will indicate that we have parked at the gate and that it is safe for you to move about. Please check around your seat for any personal belongings you may have brought on board with you and please use caution…"
I automatically droned out the rest of the announcement coming from the cockpit as I turned to look out through the window with a small sigh and my mind started to wander once more to the events which occurred on Olympus sometime ago.
{Flashback...} [3rd person POV]
It has been 4 months since the end of the Giant war and Camp Half-Blood has only recently flourished back to its normal self... well, as normal as any boot camp for Greek demigods could be at least. The entire process should have only taken a month if not for the visiting Romans who had decided to strengthen their bonds and not dissolve them, especially after their Praetor drilled them unconscious for ignoring her orders and attacking their fellow allies even after she had warned them not to. The whole punishment was overlooked by Lupa, who had even lend her wolves to help Reyna making the entire Legion pray to their parents for mercy. Anyway, the Legion brought supplies to help the camp, but the demigods were still in celebratory form after the war, so by the time the roman allies went back to Camp Jupiter, the demigods had not still accomplished anything.
Chiron came out of the Big House smiling at what was promising to be a beautiful day when a tirade of harsh Greek sprung out of nowhere. With a sigh and a silent prayer to the gods he headed down the cabins where the noise was coming from. Sure enough, he soon came to stand in front of Cabin 3 whose door was ajar as 2 figures were pacing in it in a heated discussion, by now several campers were already beside him while the rest were ignoring the ongoing fight. Chiron suppressed the urge to sigh once more, this has been going for 3 weeks now, and even a centaur like him was fed up of it. Ever since Annabeth Chase returned from her mission for her mother she had changed for the worse, she and Percy had been fighting daily over things even Chiron didn't know , now with Annabeth becoming more and more arrogant, things have been escalating between them. Turning to the crowd he started dismissing them back to their chores and when he had decided to intervene, a loud slam caused him to look back just in time to see Annabeth moving towards her cabin in a blur.
The door to cabin 3 reopened , and Chiron saw Percy's sad and worn out face looking at him before saying " It's over Chiron, she ended it." Moving towards his student Chiron opened his arms and hugged his pupil noticing that the child was trembling lightly in his hold. Slowly Percy wrapped his arms around the centaur, spilling the tears that were threatening to fall mere moments ago.
Chiron stood still as he listened to the rambling of his student on what happened during the past days, piecing together the story little by little until the incident today. He laid Percy, who passed out crying, on his bed before leaving the cabin and returning to the Mess hall where lunch was being served. Everyone stopped their chattering when Chiron walked in but he paid no heed to them and went straight to Dionysus, who nodded lightly answering his unasked question on whether everyone knew about the breakup of the famous couple. He said nothing more to the god an opted to go back to his room and have something to prevent his oncoming headache. He sighed one last time noting how quickly the day had soured for the entire camp and how long will it last.
The next morning Poseidon Cabin was stripped clean expect for a note from Percy saying he has gone home for a needed vacation and will return by the end of a week, which started rumors of suicide and ended with a special meeting of the cabin counselors. Dionysus only grunted in response to the questions asked by the cabin leaders, bar Annabeth, and effectively ended any searches for the hero by stating he had given Percy permission to leave and that if anyone who tries to follow him will be turned to an Atlantic bottlenose. Will, son of Apollo, mentioned about Percy's PTSD and his night terrors after his episode in Tartarus with Annabeth and how it would effect in his stay in the mortal world only to hear the god saying he cured him of the madness in his mind mostly.
Looking up from his magazine to the stares from all the demigods and centaur, the god rolled his eyes and said "What? You thought I like waking up at night to hear his screams here all the time? I only tolerated them because Ariel here was on the same boat and they were nauseatingly in love with each other… Now that that's over I don't think I can stand it anymore."
Annabeth started to open her mouth, only to be shot down by the god again. "Yes, you were affected too, and my heart bleeds out to you. Unfortunately you have Aphrodite pissed off at you for your stunt yesterday, along with Poseidon, Artemis, Hermes and Zeus-knows-how-many… Athena is hardly coping up trying to justify your actions and so far they are helping you stay alive from being cursed or worse. Be glad for it Anniehart.
Also Hera finds it amusing and won't allow Zeus from interfering saying you disrespected her too many times , so no can do Brain child, I don't want them looking to fry me alive for helping you . You have your cabin; go hug one of them when you get scared from a nightmare. Now if you would excuse me, I have an exquisite bottle of wine which I have to look for."
With that, the meeting ended leaving Annabeth pissed off for Dionysus and the rest, especially Hera for their interference. Deciding on a visit to Olympus stood to find herself facing Chiron with a grim face. Confused by his actions, Annabeth asked "What's wrong Chiron? Why did you stop me?"
"You have changed Annabeth, you have been different ever since you came back from your mission with your mother. Now I do not want to know what happened between Percy and you, but the Annabeth I knew would never act with such arrogance. It's almost as if you had forgotten that your better half. Please try to find yourself before you lose yourself completely." With his part said, Chiron turned around and cantered out to meet his archery class leaving Annabeth to contemplate on what he said.
A week passed and Percy returned back to camp with Hermes who announced a victory celebration is held on Olympus 3 days from now that both camps are repaired and peace on Olympus has returned. Percy has also changed for the better upon learning about his cousin in Forks from his mother, and that they were invited over for a reunion. No one bothered Percy after seeing him happy and Annabeth had already departed for work in New Rome, to study about architecture as means to distract her from Percy.
... 3 days later…
6 of the 7 Heroes of the Great Prophecy were kneeling along with Reyna and Nico Di Angelo in front of the Gods in the Throne Room waiting for their names to be announced and their gifts to be given.
First to speak was Aphrodite, who looked at Piper and Jason with a breathtaking smile and spoke softly. "Come forward my precious Piper McLean, you have made me very proud and have brought me the respect my children deserve, you too Jason Grace, step forward"
Both Piper and Jason come forward and kneel once more when Zeus's form rippled once before a stern but proud face of Jupiter replaced him.
"My son, you have done me and Romans proud. You have led your fellow kin to victory against heavy odds (All the gods and goddesses rolled their eyes at the Drama King's words, while the demigods suppressed their grins), now I will gift you and your beloved ( at which point, both Piper and Jason turned pink) partial immortality."
The couple looked up shocked for they were not expecting such a gift at all, but were interrupted by Aphrodite. "We know of your promise to Kymopoleia and think of this as a gesture of respect for the burden you took upon yourself. The path ahead of you is long and difficult, and your lifespan is not enough to see to its completion, let this be a help to you keep to your promise good."
Jupiter speaks once more to the kneeling couple smiling "Jason, you shall be given the title of consul of Rome. This is the first time since a long time for such a position was offered. Let it help your ordeals in New Rome my son. Piper McLean, you will be given a seat in the council of Rome so that you may be recognized as you deserve."
{Flashback ends} [Percy's POV]
… I am startled out of my reverie by a light tap to my shoulder by a hostess. Looking around I saw only myself remaining in the plane and quickly stood up apologizing to her and retrieved my backpack and made my way out, fighting a growing blush. I had just finished getting the rest of my luggage outside when I heard a rough voice behind me asking "Percy Jackson?"
Looking around quickly I saw a man wearing faded blue jeans and a red striped shirt staring at me intently. Realizing he was waiting for my reply I stuttered "Y-yes it's me. Un-Uncle Charlie?"
He smiled lightly before giving me a man-hug, which was reciprocated, and picking up one of my bags walking towards the parking lot with me following behind him.
"Kid, you have really buffed up you know… The last time I saw you, you were mixing up your letters and causing mayhem in the kitchen with that jerk of a man Gabe."
Mentioning about Gabe made me smile a little.
"Yeah, he was a jerk. But after I got kidnapped, mum made me take self defense classes, to protect myself and it has worked for me a little."
I looked at my uncle as I was speaking and realized Charlie has a mustache and curly brown hair, chocolate brown eyes .He also stands about 6'0" tall as seeing he was only a little shorter than me and has an average build. All in all, he was amazing for a guy nearing his 50's. He must be getting a lot of training on his job alone, I wonder if I can get such a normal job…
{Flashback … back to the Throne Room} [3rd person POV]
Hazel and Frank were given right for their lives, Hazel being acknowledged as living while Frank was rid of his attachment to his fire stick, along with partial immortality and Frank was forced direct rights to become a Praetor in the instance of Mars (He was very insistent, with a grenade launcher and a wicked looking knife).
Nico was given partial immortality, a part of an army of the dead for himself and a training session with one of the dead heroes of the old.
Reyna was offered the second Consul of Rome along with the blessing and assurance from Aphrodite that she will meet her soul mate in the near future. She rejected the offer for partial immortality as she did not wish to outlive his intended mate, but chose to be given a weapon worthy for a daughter of Bellona, to which the goddess herself gave away an enchanted spear which would grant the wielder a clear mind and a strong body, just like the blessing of Ares.
Annabeth was offered partial immortality, despite the muttering of several immortals in the room. By Athena for no other Olympia wished to speak with her out of fear for the combined wrath of Poseidon, Hera, Artemis and Aphrodite. She was given the task of developing shrines for the gods and goddesses Jason will negotiate.
The meeting was dismissed after Annabeth Chase's gift and the party of Olympus started, much to the surprise of the visiting demigods. The doors to the Throne Room closed after all but Percy had left, and the gods all looked down at their hero in sadness.
"Is this what you really want my son?" Poseidon asked with enough sorrow in his voice that made the king of Gods to soften up visibly.
"Father… I know what you wish for, but as of right now, I am in no condition to accept it. I need time to think father, uncles… Please give me time."
Zeus looked down at his nephew in deep thought, while the other gods waited until their king has finished his train of thought.
"Very well nephew (Many gods exhaled in relief), I will honor your wish IF (at this everyone, including Percy tensed) you honor my request."
Percy stood up to look at Zeus "What is your request my lord?"
"Partial Immortality, if time is what you need, time is what you will get nephew. Your loyalty to Olympus is unquestionable according to the oath u gave us last week, allow us to help you. What my son did to your mind is not enough, if anyone wishes to aid him, step forward"
Everyone looked to Poseidon to come and grant his son immortality as all other were given by their parents, but instead the Goddess of the Moon and Hunt stood shocking the entire room. Percy immediately knelt with his head firmly looking down on the marble tile floor in respect and fear. Artemis smiled at the instantaneous reaction of the man in front of her as she placed her right hand over his head causing a bright sliver glow overcome Percy's body entirely. The glow faded and Artemis returned to her throne satisfied with her actions and Percy stood marveling his new found strength and feeling only to stiffen suddenly when dainty hands hugged him from behind. Before he could even understand he was engulfed in a pink smoke filled with perfume of all kind and a weird feeling passed through his body as he coughed his way out of the smoke. Looking at Aphrodite, he got a wink from her before a light cough from his left drew his attention to her favorite Olympian. 8 year old Hestia was smiling brightly at him causing all him worries to melt away suddenly, and he couldn't stop himself from smiling back. The hearth brightens up as 2 objects lands on Hestia's hands which she holds out for him to take.
"I am never the one to encourage warfare young Percy, so let this be a token and a guide to help you on your path young one."
The gifts were two bands, one red and sliver, one red and gold. Both were a perfect fit for my hands when I tried them on.
"Tap them once Perseus"
Obeying her I tapped each band once, revealing gloved vambraces of red-silver and red-gold laden with designs of Greek and Latin words about inspiring Hope and Strength and Loyalty respectively.
"They can block a strike of a sword or arrow completely, and if you clench your fists twice (Percy did just that to reveal spikes coming out all over the vambraces) they will do that. Also it will be warm inside, protects your hand from getting burnt and if you wish, it will burn your opponent aside from a normal punch."
Percy tried doing it and his smile turned to a full blown laugh when the outside of his vambraces got red hot while the inside remained undisturbed. He turned them into bands by tapping them twice and hugged Hestia out of glee.
"Thank you milady, this is amazing and I really like it" Percy would have gone on if he hadn't been interrupted by his father.
"Come now son, my gift is way nicer than hers." Said Poseidon jovially before he threw a light blue staff at Percy and winked at Hestia.
"That is a product of Atlantean and the Forges of Cyclopes and your brother Tyson was the one who ordered this made. Spin the top part of the handle clockwise and you get a Trident like the one I use. (Following his instructions Percy found himself staring at a beautiful and powerful trident, with intricate designs to prove Percy's victories over his enemies etched onto a shaft that glows with power)And spin it counterclockwise, you'll get a spear."
True enough, a sharp looking spear formed out of the staff when spun counterclockwise.
Percy turned and hugged his father just like Tyson does for him and when he let go, Poseidon grabbed his shoulders and looked into his eyes.
"Remember son, the staff can harm mortals and immortals alike. It is akin to a symbol of power, except it has no ability to shoot out energy blasts. But it will help you control your powers easier and will act as a conduit to draw water from nothing for it is connected directly to the sea. I do not wish for you to leave this way but I will respect your decision, but remember , if you ever need to, come to the sea my son and I will find you anywhere on this planet."
Percy smiled happily when a parcel smacked him in the face causing the gods to snicker at his reaction. Looking at Hermes he looked down at the parcel and back at him causing him to roll his eyes at Percy's stupidity. "It contains a credit and a debit card. An account on your name is already set up with a saving of 5 million, courtesy of Hades (Hades scowled and muttered on how he was swindled by Poseidon spawns), and it will be refilled to the same limit every month."
Before Percy could thank Hermes and Hades, Athena stood along with Hera and walked towards Percy.
"What my daughter did was out of her own volition and I am happy with her decision sea spawn. But I would be a fool to not realize that you, on many accounts were respectable and quite unlike your imbecile of a Father, demonstrated quick wits and an occasional wisdom. Take my blessing and let it give you more of a brain to help your studies and your life more meaning other than swinging your weapons meaninglessly "
Percy started to glow grey for a moment and a rush of knowledge overtook him, by the time he returned to normal, Hera had stepped forward with a scowl on her face and Athena had returned to her seat.
"I do not like you sea brat and from your actions towards me, I gather you feel the same towards me. But despite your disrespect I admire your loyalty to our family and I have decided to give you a second chance. I will not impart any blessing upon you, but is something like Dionysus did to you. He cured the crazy out of your mind, and now I am here to strengthen what was broken in Tartarus… your Will. Without willpower darkness will poison your thoughts, and will prey on your weak mind, I will restore it to the way it was before. This is my gift"
Copper-brown glow overtook him and his mind felt healed and complete for the first time in his life after Tartarus. In a rush of gratitude he knelt before Hera and apologized for his rudeness and went to every seat of the Olympians and bowed in respect before Dionysus couldn't hold out any longer, ignoring a party and flashed out screaming. Zeus declared the meeting to be over and left with everyone except for Poseidon, who stayed behind to speak to his son.
"I'm quite sure Zeus forgot to say this to you son, but from now on you are released from your duties and shall return to the mortal realm to continue your studies and experience the life of a mortal." He held out a chain with a trident charm that had a small sapphire in it. "This is enchanted to lower your demigod smell and effectively make you smell like a normal mortal. But seeing your power, it will be like a child of Aphrodite, very faint, but some might still find you Percy. I wish you good luck, my boy. Make me proud"
With those words Poseidon took Percy to the party to enjoy for the last time.
…5 days later…
Percy had straight out started training on his physique, trying to train both his body and mind also developing his techniques in sword fighting, wrestling, Trident wielding and some basic martial arts like Karate and Muay Thai. Clarisse, Nico and Jason (who remained in Camp Half-Blood along with Piper while the Hazel and Frank returned to New Rome) eagerly agreed to help him improve, and the entire camp sometimes joined to try to beat the hero. It was good business for the Apollo cabin, so much that they charged 1 Drachma each and still got rich by the end of the month.
{Flashback ends} [Percy's POV]
And now 1 year later, here I am in Forks with my Uncle going to attend college together with my cousin Isabella. Oh Joy!
Author's note: Sooo... Hi, I'm sorry for not including this in the first post because it was like 6 am when I finished this chapter and I was dead on my feet. Also reviews are welcome very much for this is my first time writing a story so, negative or positive criticism is valued and I appreciate you for taking your time for reading my story
I will update soon