Disclaimer: I don't own Percy Jackson and the Marvel Universe
Percy and Annabeth are not dating, but they are best friends.
"Perseus Jackson." Gold eyes gleamed coldly at Percy.
Percy felt very vulnerable. He couldn't move and all he could was stare down at the cold eyes that sucked all the life out of him.
"How does it feel to know you killed them all? All those innocent children dead, all because you couldn't get to them in time." Kronos hissed at Percy.
"I didn't...I couldn't..." Percy trailed off brokenly.
"You were pathetic, Jackson. It was you who couldn't save any one of them. Can you hear their screams?" Kronos pulled out his scythe. He dragged the scythe slowly up Percy's torso.
Percy imagined all the bloody children screaming. at him to help. "Please..just end me." Percy couldn't take it anymore. He wanted to curl up in a ball, go to sleep, and never wake up.
"Our time here is up. See you soon." Kronos plunged the scythe into Percy's stomach and glared at him.
Percy woke up in his cabin, sweating and gasping. He didn't want to move. "I wish I was dead," Percy whispered to himself. "It's not fair. Why couldn't it have been me? Why them?"
Last month, Percy went on a solo quest to save demigod children who had taken refuge in the sewers from the monsters who hunted them.
By the time he got there, they were almost dead. Blood was splattered across the walls of the tunnels due to the hellhounds, empousai, and dracanae tearing them apart. The children were screaming and moaning for Percy to save them.
But he couldn't. They were too close to death to be saved and Percy never forgave himself for that. He killed every single monster and watched as they blew apart in golden dust.
Golden eyes.
Suddenly, there were three sharp knocks on the blue door. It knocked Percy out of his reverie and Percy shook his head to clear his mind.
"Percy! It's breakfast," a girl's voice echoed into the empty cabin.
"I'm coming in a minute," Percy got up and shuffled to the bathroom. He stared at himself, wanting to see signs of life and happiness in his sea green eyes, but instead he saw eyes filled with pain and sadness.
He washed his face to refresh himself and dressed into light blue jeans with an orange Camp Half-Blood shirt. He stared back again into mirror and put on a smile.
Percy walked out of the bathroom and out of the cabin. He trudged across the field to get to pavilion for breakfast.
When he arrived, all he saw was happiness and laughter. I don't belong, Percy thought painfully. But he continued on smiling and went to Annabeth.
"Wise Girl."
Annabeth turned and her eyes lit up. "Hey Seaweed Brain. You're late for breakfast and that never happens." She laughed.
"Yeah, well, I like sleeping in too," Percy grinned crookedly at Annabeth. "I'm going to go eat now."
He left Annabeth and her siblings to sit down at his table. He was alone, as always. Poseidon never had any kids after Percy was born so Percy was lonely, sitting at Poseidon's table.
He stared down at his food, not having an appetite for blue pancakes and blue cherry coke. He just wanted to sleep. He rubbed his eyes vigorously, hoping it would wake him up.
"Percy!" Percy turned to see Katie Gardner walking up to him. "Chiron wants to see you at the Big House once you're done eating."
"Okay. Thanks," Percy stood up. He picked up his plate and dropped all food into the fire to offer as a sacrifice to the Gods.
Percy didn't want Chiron to see how he was. He hated when people worried over him and his safety. He felt useless when people worried.
When Percy reached the Big House, Chiron rolled up to Percy's side on his black wheelchair.
"Percy, my boy, how are you feeling?" Chiron turned to face Percy. "Ever since you returned from the quest, you haven't been the same. The campers are talking."
At this comment, Percy gave a faint smile. "Why Chiron, I didn't think it was the camper's business. But I'm doing fine. Thanks for asking."
"Percy, I'm here if you need me," Chiron looked at Percy. "The Gods want to see you. Take care of yourself."
"Why?"
"It's not just the campers and I who are worried about you." Chiron rolled away.
Percy groaned. He whistled a sharp, melodious tune.
In the far distance, a black speck was coming closer and closer until it took the shape of a pegasus.
"Blackjack, can you fly me up to Olympus?" Percy patted Blackjack's head.
Sure Boss. As long as you never pat my head. And if you bring me lots of donuts. Blackjack neighed. Percy jumped on to Blackjack's back and Blackjack leapt into the air. "I'll bring you some. Promise."
They landed on Olympus' beautiful walkway. Percy got off of Blackjack and Blackjack flew away.
Percy stood outside the entrance doors to the throne room. He took even breaths as he pushed open the door.
The council was fighting. Loudly. Over Percy.
"Let him rest in peace, brother." Poseidon pleaded with Zeus. "I say we beat that kid into a pulp," Ares cracked his knuckles.
"Oh, leave him be," Artemis rolled her eyes. "All you boys want to do is fight." Ares glared hatefully at Artemis.
"Send him to the Avengers. They have been through terrible things - like Percy. They can help each other through this," Athena turned to look at Percy.
Zeus slammed his bolt down to the ground, shaking the room. "We should make him go on another quest, let him forget his last one." Zeus smirked.
"Send Percy to my room," Aphrodite was checking her nails.
"Hello? Can we not talk about me like I'm not here? That's very disrespectful, don't you think?" Percy waved his arms around his head. "And can I decide for myself what I want to do?"
Everyone turned to look at Percy. Percy crossed him arms. "Percy, my son," Poseidon walked towards Percy, "How are you?" Poseidon looked at him in worry.
"I'm doing fine, Dad." Percy couldn't smile and avoided hugging Poseidon. "Why are you talking about me?" Percy stepped back to look at everyone. Poseidon was shocked and hurt by Percy's actions.
"Do you not bow to me, boy?" Zeus glared at Percy.
Percy walked up to Zeus' throne and bowed mockingly. He turned to Poseidon and bowed humbly and sincerely. "Happy?" Percy smirked.
"We are worried about you," Athena supplied the answer to Percy's question.
"Speak for yourself," Dionysus mumbled.
"We all think you need to get some help. And we're sending you to the Avengers." Athena glared at Dionysus.
"Okay first of all, I don't need help. And second, I can't just be sent to Earth's Mightiest Heroes. I don't even know them and I can't ask them to help. And third, who says I'm going to listen to you?" Percy questioned. He really didn't feel like asking people he didn't know to help with his depression.
"Percy, you need it. Please. I hate seeing you like this. Broken." Poseidon gently said.
"What makes you think they can help? And what would I talk to them about? How would I even introduce myself? Hey guys, I'm the son of Poseidon and I can talk to fish. I can also heal myself just by sprinkling water on me and I can control all forms of water. Oh, and, I can create hurricanes and earthquakes," Percy rolled his eyes. "They'll be hostile."
"Percy, they have been through some terrible things. They need this too." Hestia spoke for the first time. "If not for your sake, for theirs."
"Th-they need my help?" Percy asked hesitantly. His sea green eyes shone with uncertainty.
"Yes, and we are hoping you can find a way to introduce yourself without revealing too much. You can say you're a demigod but you can't reveal the existence of Camp Half-Blood and Camp Jupiter. Thor, the Norse God, will be there. He has heard of you and I'm sure he will greet you as a friend, not a foe." Poseidon explained.
Percy looked around the throne room. Demeter, Apollo, Ares, and Dionysus weren't listening while the rest of the Gods and Goddesses were attentive. "You really want me to do this?" Percy hung his head in defeat.
"Yes," Athena said.
"Alright, when is this happening?" Percy was resigned. He would forever do the Olympian's will.
He felt like he would never escape the Gods.
"Now. We need you to get better as soon as possible." Artemis entered the conversation. "Now that we're done, can I go back to hunting?" Artemis started sharpening her silver hunting knives.
"Yes, I have things to do. Meeting adjourned." Zeus flashed out immediately. Following Zeus, everyone flashed out, leaving Poseidon, Hestia, and Aphrodite behind.
"Percy, I hope you know that I love you and I'm always here," Poseidon grasped Percy's shoulders. "Just call me and I'll be there." Poseidon smiled and grasped his Trident.
"I love you, dad," Percy smiled at Poseidon before Poseidon flashed out.
"Percy," Hestia stepped in front of Percy. Percy hugged Hestia because he favored Hestia due to her kindness and humility. "Will you be my champion?" Percy was surprised. "Gladly," Percy really smiled.
Hestia put her hand on Percy's shoulders and Percy shine in a warm orange light. He felt loved and warm inside.
"You now have the power to create any home-cooked meal and you have control over fire." Hestia smiled at Percy.
"Thank you so much, Hestia. This means a lot to me," Percy bowed deeply to Hestia. "It's no problem. Just know that I'm always here. Come to hearth when you feel hopeless.
"I know you have nightmares, but bear with it. Stay strong, Percy."
Percy bowed again and Hestia flashed out.
"Percy," Aphrodite batted her eyelids, "I give you my blessing. May you have incredible fashion sense and become even more sexy than you already are. Oh, and, here are your new clothes!"
Percy glowed sea green and he grew two inches more. He now stood at 6'2" and had softer, silkier, darker hair. He now donned dark blue jeans with a black button up shirt. Aphrodite squealed and shoved a duffle bag full of clothes to Percy.
Percy gave a cry of indignation. "Stop, Aphrodite. It's too much." Percy tried to push her away but she held strong.
"See you, handsome," Aphrodite hugged Percy and snapped her fingers. Instead of Aphrodite flashing out, Percy did.
Percy landed on top of a table, in the middle of the Avengers Tower, in the middle of a meeting.
He was going to kill Aphrodite.