Chapter 1: The Capture
Percy had to run. He had to keep going. There was something behind him. Something powerful. He dashed into the forest, and soon enough there were cuts running up his arms and across his chest. There was a whisper of wings behind him. A rustle of leaves. Whatever it was, it was getting closer. If only he could get to the shore, he'd be safe. Safe. He hadn't been safe in so long. And then Percy stumbled. Get up and run Perseus, you must run for your life. You will not be safe here. The words echoed through his head. The last thing his mother said to him before Sparta burned. GO! RUN TO THE SEA PERSEUS! PROMISE ME!
He got back up and ran. And as soon as his foot came into contact with the sand, a tremor went up and around him. And the ghostly figure that was following him fell. "Get a-away f-from me. I-I d-don't want t-to b-b-bother you. J-Just leave me be. . ." Percy's voice trailed off as the figure stood up. It was definitely feminine. The thing's hand reached towards him. 'I'm not here to hurt you, I'm here to take you to my home, will you come with me?' Completely amazed that the thing could talk, Percy just stood there in shock. 'I would appreciate it if you would stop characterizing me as a thing. My name is Nyx.'
"L-Lady N-Nyx?" this was it, Percy's day was complete, now he was hallucinating. 'Yes, I'm here to take you to my home, as I have said before, you will finally be safe, that is what you want isn't it? To be safe?'
It was more of a statement than a question, but then again, why not. But Percy was still wary. "What will you do with me? If I come with you?"
'If you come with me. . .I will do what you want most. I will give you a family. I will adopt you if you want. I will train you. For your destiny approaches. You are meant to change the world. But you must leave with me before Ares arrives. He is tasked to kill you.'
"I accept."
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"Again!" Percy was battered from the side. "Again!" Hit again from behind. "Come on Moros," whined Percy "You know I'm not good with swords. That doesn't give you an excuse to injure me further." Moros laughed."Here we go again with your complaining, I need to teach you the basics at least. Then you can go back to daggers and hunting knives." said the god of doom and destiny. "Fine"
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"Ares, you lost him. You must find him before the year is up. Or he will destroy the existence of the gods. You know the prophecy Apollo sprouted during the council meeting yesterday. The abomination must be destroyed!"
A child of the eldest gods. I hope this isn't the one. . .
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"Erebus, we must bless him now. He has learned the basics of weaponry. You know he won't be able to stay conscious when you give him the apple of immortality. And he won't be able to stay conscious when we bless him. We bless him first and once he's unconscious we will give him the apple. He needs to survive this, but he also needs to regain conscious during the right year." Nyx argued.
"I agree Nyx, but combining our blessings as well as making him Champion of our children does seem a bit much. Are you sure he will survive?"
"Yes, I do. But our daughters, the Moirai, say this needs to be done. Also, we must give him the gift of wings. He won't survive without them. His scent is already strong."
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"Alright Percy, today, you have finally finished your training. And so, apparently Mother has something for you."
"Oh admit it, you'll miss me Moros." Moros stalked over.
"Ok, Ok, you won't miss me that's fine!" Percy quickly said. And then Moros hugged him,"Fine I will miss you, and you your annoying big mouth."
Percy left and started walking to his "parent's" room. What could they possibly want? What was so important?
"Welcome Percy, congrats, finally done aren't you?" said Erebus. "Now lets get down to business, Percy come here." Percy came over and Nyx put her hand on his head and started chanting. Erebus came from behind and put his hand on top of Nyx's and started chanting as well. And then he started glowing. Not a blue-green color like he normally did when his aura showed, but a black with silver swirling through it. And then he collapsed like dead weight. Not even three minutes in. Erebus picked him up and carried Percy to his room and laid him there.
"Tell Zoë, to get me one of the apples. We need them, then get Eris and Nemesis and Moros over here." It seemed as if Nyx was talking to the walls. But the assorted wind spirits in the room took the message and went to go give them to the assorted receivers.
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Why would Nyx give her a message? Why would Nyx want one of the apples of immortality? Nyx was already and immortal. No matter she had already sent the apple on its way.
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"What else would Perseus possibly need? He's already been blessed by the two of you." Moros couldn't fathom why Perseus would need so much power.
"You don't understand Moros, we only want you to give him a portion of your blessing. Such as your power over destiny, Eris's wings, Nemesis's power over revenge so him knowing when to take revenge to keep things in balance. Do you understand?" Nyx couldn't believe why Moros would be so oblivious.
Author's Note:
Hey everyone, so I just started, this is my first fanfic, so please everyone, lets do the good criticism. If you feel like it go ahead with the flames. I want to honestly know how I did. Also if i could get a beta that would be great! So lets do whatever's the usual is. . .
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Cinaedion