Chapter I
Hey guys welcome to the story Memento Mori Trial! This is a crossover of Percy Jackson and Dead by Daylight. This story shows about Percy's life put to the test on what it takes to be a survivor. Percy will overcome the trials and prove what it takes to survive in a harsh and cruel reality face to face in life and death in the realm of the Entity. Without further ado, let's get the story on!
P.S. - I don't own Percy Jackson and/or Dead by Daylight. They belong to their respective owners and creators.
It was a normal late afternoon in Camp Half Blood, The demigod inhabitants were enjoying their activities like a normal day. It was also 3 years now after the Giant War. Since that time, it was a war that ravaged the world that caused destruction of the Greek and Roman Pantheons. But now they prevailed and defeated their enemies as they celebrated peace after they won in triumph. The cabin leaders, alongside the other demigods and immortals in the camp enjoyed their peace and harmony.
One of the demigods and cabin leaders that saved the world is Percy Jackson, Son of Poseidon and Hero of Olympus as well member of the seven of the great prophecy.
Percy was now a young adult. He had black messy hair, sea green eyes and tan skin and stood 6 feet in height. He was also wearing a Camp Half Blood Orange shirt as well as Blue Jeans and brown shoes. He was also a mature and level headed individual now.
Throughout the 2 prophecy quests during the Olympian and Giant Wars, Percy matured and developed a moral and serious way of life. After all the experiences of his quests and suffering pain and devastation as well as even near death experiences, he is level headed and in a control person. Throughout his experiences as a teen, he was always impulsive as well as obtuse and even a short tempered person that sometimes his anger causes him trouble and consequences around him and others. He was not a perfect person, he even made mistakes and even suffered through it with dire consequences. He was reckless and rebellious back then. He even felt the responsible of anyone and anything which goes wrong.
As Percy grew, he learned to control his emotions and as well as learn the things properly and even learn mistakes so that he would never want to commit wrongdoings again. He develops an understanding attitude towards others and even had a right heart and mind feeling towards others around him. He was less sarcastic now aside from his experience as a teen. He improved his own seriousness and attitude to the point of honesty and even acceptance. He was also trying to overcome his fatal flaw of Loyalty, and despite his flaw nudging him to the point he always need to do the things for others and intervene them in a way Percy can, He was now understanding to the point to let others play their part of their role instead of him doing everything. Percy understood his flaw all too well and tried to not to let it overcome him and it worked, but it will still be a long way for Percy to really prove himself to overcome his flaw entirely. Percy even vowed one day to overcome his fatal flaw. He knows he is not perfect, but despite his new development and maturity of level headedness, he was a demigod with a humanity moral in the inside out that made him who he is.
Percy watches the camp in a distance through the horizon as the community flourishes in a peaceful society. He watches around him as young and old demigods interact and enjoy each other. The scene literally reminded him of his life as a demigod on his teens on the day Percy arrived to camp, adjusted to the demigod life and growing up to the person he is now.
He gazes the scene with a smile as he watched the new demigods adapt to the lifestyle in Camp Halfblood. In his own eyes, he watches the newcomers train and learn from the basics as well as the activities around the camp alongside with the other veteran campers in the area. The scene of peace as well as the camp hustling and bustling with life really reminded him of his memories when he first arrived in the camp and learn to take in all the life and world of a demigod altogether.
'Good times.' Percy thought and sighed ' After the two wars that destroyed our two camps, I hope this peace will last.'
As Percy stroll down the paths to the cabins and the Big House, his attention was caught when two boys from the Hermes Cabin were heading towards him with big grins on their faces.
"Hey Percy, guess what? We are about to add another prank strategy when Capture the Flag turns up again." The first one said.
Percy knew the antics and the tricks of the Hermes Cabin and was a little surprised "Is that so?" he asks.
The other one replied with a nod "You bet! Me and Travis are gonna pull out this one time as part of our strategy. Pranking Maneuver Style."
"You got that right Connor." Travis said as he smiled at his brother and looked at Percy "We are gonna beat our foes and stand together as bros."
Percy nodded in acknowledgment "Alright, Have you ever tried any of that strategy before? I know I saw you making pranks time to time on the other campers and including me but using that in Capturing the Flag, I haven't seen any of that before." he asks
Travis chuckled and replied "Yup, after practicing pranking on everyone with all of our pranks this will be the perfect opportunity for us."
Percy nodded and replied "Alright then."
The two cabin leaders of the Hermes cabin then went on their way.
Percy then passed by the other campers as he walked towards his cabin. He saw Nico Di Angelo a son of Hades and his cousin walking down towards him.
"Hello Percy." Nico walked pass by him and waved hi.
"Hello Nico." Percy replied and waved back.
Percy was on friendlier terms now with Nico after the Olympian and Giant wars. He had a rough history with the son of the underworld back then but as time passes the two got along together.
Then Percy saw Chris Rodriguez another son of Hermes and Clarisse La Rue, daughter of Ares standing together in the path chatting like a couple.
Percy walk passed the two and said hello to them.
Clarisse responded as she had a mad grin on her face when she saw her rival walk closer to them. "Well,well, if it isn't Prissy Jackson. I will beat you soon enough when Capture the Flag begins tonight." she proclaimed with determination.
Percy responded with a understanding gesture "We'll see."
Percy and Chris Rodriguez were in good terms but when it comes to Clarisse, Percy will always get her remarks in rockier terms. Percy and Clarisse were always butting heads each other but they respect each others terms despite the rivalry.
Percy continued walking then he passed by Jason Grace and Piper Mclean. Jason is the son of Jupiter, Zeus Roman aspect and counterpart while Piper is the daughter of Aphrodite. The two were having a conversation together as a couple.
Jason and Piper saw Percy walking down towards the pathway as they were also conversing each other.
Percy waved hi sign to them as he walks passing by.
"Hey Percy, Are you ready for tonight's game?" Jason asks his cousin.
Percy nodded "Yeah, sure do."
Piper smiled "Good luck and maybe you and Annabeth might get to be a working pair together tonight." she said.
Percy blushed a little at that comment and returned a smile and nod of understanding. "Sure and thanks."
Percy had a fair relationship with Jason as he was also in good terms in their friendship. He also had a fair relationship with Piper as he was also in good terms with her.
Then the appearance of the Hunters of Artemis arrived. The Lieutenant of the Hunt, Thalia Grace was leading band of hunters to the camp inside. The hunters of Artemis were always giving the male population in the camp with glares in the eyes but at least even showing control to the point not involving in bloodshed.
Percy spotted the Hunters of Artemis going down his path and he moved aside and let them through.
Thalia then spotted her cousin when she was at the front and smiled at his direction. She then notion the hunt to settle at the camp "Alright, you can settle down. Just remember your duties." she commanded and the hunt's members dispersed either heading to the Artemis' Cabin or just grouping together and away from the males when they interact.
Percy also smiled back meeting his cousin again "Hello Thalia, welcome back."
"It's been a while Kelphead." Thalia said as she spoke to her cousin's nickname and then she hugs him in a friendship way.
Percy knew Thalia was a huntress for the Goddess of the Moon, and a huntress in the hunt would never fall for romantic feelings to any male otherwise their vow that they pledge will be revoked and terminated, and Thalia knew her oath all too well that she will remain a virgin and immortal.
Percy then releases the hug then notices that Artemis, their leader was not with them. "Lady Artemis' ain't here?"
Thalia shook her head "Nope. She's in Olympus right now with the rest of the council again and this time she just lets us drop by and stay at camp for awhile after a long trip as well as the peace given for the past 3 years."
Percy nodded in understanding "I see. It's still good to see you again Thalia."
"I know. It's not much a reunion these days, at least it's good to see the cousins again." Thalia remarked. "Any news for tonight?" She asks.
Percy sighed and answered "There's a Capture the Flag again tonight. No other news recently and even no prophecies either."
Thalia nodded and understood her cousin "Thanks. Oh and I hope to beat you again in the game too Kelp head." she said with a little deviousness and determination.
"We'll see." Percy replied in an understanding gesture as Thalia left.
Percy was also in fair terms with Thalia. Despite that they are rival cousins, the two respected each other's company. Percy doesn't even call nicknames anymore since he matured and despite Thalia often calling him "Kelphead" most of the time.
Percy finally made it to his cabin and when he arrived at the entrance he saw Annabeth Chase his girlfriend standing near the door before he could go inside.
Annabeth, the daughter of Athena and architect of Olympus smiled warmly when her boyfriend arrived.
"Hey Seaweed Brain." Annabeth said as she hugs and kisses Percy in the cheek.
After the two wars and the 3 years of peace, Percy and Annabeth are now a couple.
"Hello too, Annabeth." Percy said as he reciprocated his romantic feelings to his girlfriend and kiss her on the cheek as well.
Annabeth then releases her hug as she faces Percy.
"What drops you by in the cabin? I thought your still working on with more of your projects recently." He asks.
"I do continue my projects but at least I drop by in awhile at your side." she responded.
Percy understood that answer as he nodded and said "I see."
Annabeth then took his hand and laid her head on his shoulder. "We are inseparable Percy. We always stick together even after everything we've been through." She proclaimed with emotion and feelings.
Percy then pulls her closer in an embrace on his left side " I know. We are always together through thick and thin and even from death till us part." he replied with emotion and feelings as well.
Percy and Annabeth then look each others eyes showing their bond and seriousness.
"I love you." Annabeth said with a smile lovingly.
"I love you too." Percy replied back romantically.
They then kiss in their lips. After they release the kiss, Percy announced to Annabeth that there will be a Capture the Flag tonight as well as the Hunters of Artemis arrived with Thalia in command. Annabeth understood the news, thank her boyfriend and then departed returning to her cabin.
"See you later tonight at the Pavillon Percy." Annabeth said as she waved her hand before returning to her cabin.
"Yeah, see you later too Annabeth." Percy waved back and then finally entering his cabin.
As Percy entered his room he sat down on his bed, looking at a picture on his night drawer. It was all the other rest of the campers, his cousins and finally him and Annabeth in the center of the photo.
"Good times never die." Percy said as he smiled at the image.
(Later)
It was now dinner time for all of the campers and inhabitants of the Camp. All of the Cabin Leaders along with the other members of the cabin gathered altogether in the pavillon. The campers all sacrificed their food to the gods before they took their meals and sitting at their proper tables.
30 minutes of feasting, Chiron the director then proclaimed tonight's announcement after the meal.
"Tonight will be Capture the Flag: Boys Vs Girls!" Chiron announced.
The camp members groaned at the information considering the odds in their favour.
Surprisingly the Hunters of Artemis declined considering they don't want to play against the boys in the camp which they choose to refuse this time but their lieutenant Thalia choose to volunteer.
This time around most of the cabin leaders choose to volunteer in this round.
For the Girls it was Annabeth, Thalia, Piper, Lou Ellen head counselor of the Hecate Cabin, Clarisse and Katie Gardner head counselor of the Demeter Cabin.
While the boys consists of Percy, Jason, Nico, Chris, Connor and Travis altogether.
So it was a six on six battle. The rules were no killing and no maiming.
"The winner for this event will receive an emerald trophy for the team who wins this match of the year." Chiron said as he presented an emerald green trophy to the challengers.
Unlike the usual trophy colors which was gold, silver or bronze on the base, this one was shiny emerald green which still has silver linings on it's rims and handles it also displayed a 4 red jewels on the sides in circular shape and it also displayed the initials of C.H.B for Camp Half Blood on the title in black markings.
The competitors were amazed by it's beauty and were really fired up to win something on this challenge.
Percy was also ready to earn something to win. Percy even rarely or even sometimes have a competitive side of him when he is ready to earn something. Back then, he use to be afraid when going up against a competition because it's really an event where individuals are fighting for something and face to face with the obstacles which could lead to promise or consequence. But now he knew the feelings of desire and determination wanting something when up against other individuals who wanted the same thing as well.
Of course, Percy knew in these conditions which related to Capture The Flag was not only for himself but also for the credit to others. Percy watched his volunteered comrades that they wanted to earn the trophy as well in front of him. In one of the rare moments, He wanted to impressed his family for doing something good that made it impressive and cool not just for himself but also he could count the skill and abilities of others for what he could do. Percy knew that in no matter what competition that's placed on, it's always a fight, battle or rumble between challengers and competitors or coordinators who would fight for something until the one remains takes it all to win.
In this case Percy wanted to show his mother Sally and father Poseidon that he wanted to take some competitions for a challenge and try to prove that he could win something and show what else he could earn some goals. It's natural for plenty of individuals on which their desire is to earn something and make an impressive feat. But Percy would never brag or boast his pride to anyone, he was taught in a way of restraint and self control. Over the years of his maturity he now always keeps a humble attitude towards himself and others.
Overall he wanted to prove he can take a competition of earning a trophy or reward and would even go a step further of proving his worthiness. The Capture of the Flag with the emerald trophy bestowed was now an opportunity he can't miss. He is determined to win so that he and his group will win. He would earn something for his team and share the credit to all and also wanted to give news of his mother and father of something good he had done.
"Alright, looks like we got 12 volunteers. Very well, proceed to your designated stations and we will begin the match for tonight soon." Chiron ordered and proceeded as the referee.
Dinner was almost done, most of the campers stood up and want to watch the game. Others were still eating their meals and would either catch on after the finishing eating or just go back to their respective cabins and rest. Some just went back to their cabins as they were tired or just declining to watch. The volunteers of the game, stood up and converse with each other.
Annabeth gathered with the girls and went to their designated area as they leave.
Percy stood up and the rest of his volunteers converse on each other.
"Ready to go." Travis said
"I'm ready as ever." Connor also proclaimed
"I'm good to go." Jason said
"Alright guys, let's do this." Percy smiled.
(minutes later)
Percy and his volunteered team gathered in one side of the woods while Annabeth and her volunteered team gathered on the other side.
"Alright guys, watchout for the girls and don't underestimate them either." Percy reminded them as he knew what they are capable off.
They all nodded and took up positions when they all spread out.
Nico and Chris took positions behind some bushes, Connor and Travis choose to guard the flag. Percy and Jason finally decided to go forth the other flag.
As Percy and Jason stroll down and try to get the flag they were then suddenly ambushed. Thalia leapt off the bush she was hiding and jump instantly towards her younger brother and cousin. Faster than the eye can follow, Thalia quickly restrained both Jason and Percy in her hands and grabbed their wrists as she grappled them tight.
"You two really stink at being sneaky." Thalia laughed in their ears.
"Get off me Thalia." Percy gritted his teeth
"Let go!" Jason also gritted his teeth
Jason and Percy really struggled in her grasp as they try to wriggle out desperately but to no avail.
Percy tried to warn the other volunteers as he cried out to them "Guys, Watchout! Their coming!"
But it turns out they were subdued as well.
The volunteer challengers then came out of the woods one by one, Lou Ellen pinned Nico, Clarisse grabbed Chris, Katie subdued Travis and Piper withheld Connor.
'That means-' Percy thought and saw Annabeth appearing from her invisibility cap with a victory smile on her face.
There was nothing the boys could do as they were grappled and Annabeth grabbed their flag and won the match.
"We won!" Annabeth cheered with a victory smile on her face.
The boys groaned in defeat and Thalia finally let go of her grasps of holding Jason and Percy.
Chiron saw the match battle and announced "The girls won the match tonight!"
There were cheers from the campers present as well as the Hunters of Artemis which also praised their lieutenant.
All of the volunteered campers were then rounded up in the pavillon as the girls received their trophy and the boys were there joining them at least saying "good game" despite their defeat and humiliation.
Percy knew that rewards can't all be achieved easily. He looked and saw the looks that Jason and Nico were a little bitter at the defeat at least they try to accept it. Chris, Travis and Connor were not too pleased as they were easily subdued and when he heard the Stoll brothers finally tried out their prank tactics it backfired on them instead. The results were they never got a chance to actually hit their targets.
Percy sighed at the victory when he watch the award given to Annabeth and the girls. Honestly, he was torn, Percy accepted the defeat but his mind was in turmoil when he thought that his volunteered team could win. Instead he and his team were crushed. Percy knew that in defeats or making mistakes it's always vital and important to learn from it. He was feeling happy on the outside putting a smile as his girlfriend and her team celebrated their triumph but on the inside he was devastated. He knew that this was a fair and square game and accepted that fact he and his team were beaten, but his defeat for tonight really put down his comrades that volunteered for him, they did not won the game and the trophy.
'They won fair and square, I accept that. But tonight's game really put me and my team in the loser's place.' Percy thought as he watches the sight as he put up his smile on his face and would never show breaking emotion when he is in control.
Undeniably, it is true that there is no rewards for second or in this case last place and the rules were simple, the winner/winners takes all. The girls won and boys lost Fair and Square.
As the celebration of victory continued, Percy then decided to hit the showers as he was tired and wanted a bath before going to sleep while the remaining boys of the volunteers decided to join the celebration.
Percy went into the showers to take a bath and as he went into the changing room, removing his clothes and putting a towel on. He then went into the shower room but before he could enter it, the Stoll brothers including Chris confronted Percy with anger and disappointment.
"Thanks a lot Percy, we lost because of you!" Chris said in anger.
"Me? We were trying to get the flag." Percy countered back.
"Why didn't you warn us?! They got me before I could react!" Chris continued to speak angrily.
"We didn't even got to throw our bombing run of stink bombs at them too!" Travis angrily spoke.
"Yeah!" Connor also agreed.
"Well excuse me. Before we could even arrived quietly to get the girls flag, me and Jason were ambushed quickly before we reacted to draw our weapons. Besides, I even said, 'Be aware of what the girls can do. Do not underestimate them.' and when me and Jason got captured I did cried out to watchout." Percy quickly protested.
But after Percy said his reasons he was then thrown a stink bomb water balloon which exploded right on his face by none other than Chris himself.
"Is that the reason? Huh?! Talk about being a leader, you always lack survivability you dumbass. You got me and the others captured. We didn't even get the chance to defend ourselves! You're no survivor Percy. You may be a demigod who can fight and take battles but overall your just a person who just sends others to death in your hands." Chris said angrily and then turn towards the Stoll Brothers and ordered them "Light him up guys!"
The three sons of Hermes then hurled and pelted Percy with their stink bomb balloons all over his body as Percy tried to shield himself as the bombs felt their impact towards him and Percy covered his eyes as well as shielded himself with his arms and hands from getting the projectiles coming straight at to his face and then he slip the floors and tumbled to the ground.
After the sons of Hermes threw the stink bombs at Percy, Chris then ushered them to go "Come on, let's leave Hero Killer behind." then Chris, Travis and Connor left.
Percy stood back up as he dusted himself and just proceeded to clean himself hard in the shower. Those words that Chris said really did cut him deep inside. Even his reasoning was not good enough. What else he could do in that situation. He may be a mature person but after saying that Percy was not a survivor, now that really struck him a very low blow.
As Percy started the water and wash himself with soap and water at the same time scrubbing himself down hard, he begins to thought back all the things and experiences he did. He was a leader and a hero to the campers both Greek and Roman Yes, he was a caretaker Yes, He helped other people the best way he can through his abilities Yes, He grew up a never easy life and pull through with it Yes, He matured into a man and learn the mistakes of his past and never to repeat it again Yes. And now Chris said he was not a survivor and he lead other people to death, How dare he say that?! Percy survived after being killed almost countless times during his quests, he face to face death many times and hell even felt the pain when dying even if after he almost felt his own soul ripped out of him. In that CTF game, Percy was the one who led the volunteers to challenge, He was the one who warned them, He knew what would happen if they would fail to achieve the goal of the game. And Chris had the audacity to say Percy's not a survivor just a suicide player?! They were all trying to achieve something common Gods Dammit!
Percy shook his head as he gritted his teeth as he closes his eyes and fights his internal emotions as he turns off the shower, grabs a clean towel to dry himself and then change into a new clean set of clothes.
After changing he then decided to go back to his cabin to rest. He lowered his head sorrowfully, at least lucky for him most of the campers were still in the pavillon celebrating but the others were resting. He was lucky no one saw him or even his emotions riling up. So Percy decided not to go to the pavillon and instead, straight for his cabin.
As Percy arrived to his cabin, he locked the door and shut the windows and the curtains and then he lie down on his bed and cried as his feelings of today's events really broke him down.
He would never take revenge on the sons of Hermes. Percy was never a vengeful person who calls for blood. He took up their fury at him instead and humiliated him. He could not blame them either, Percy was the leader who commanded the volunteers and now his actions after the game cause him this results.
Even though Percy was a mature individual, Percy knew that his feelings are hurt, when his feelings are hurt he let out of his emotions away from sight from anyone who could see. Even he knew that individuals could not stand any longer taking up their guilt and pain on their feelings it would eventually burst. Percy really cried hard as he let his emotions out, as he summarized everything what happened today. He lost the game, he accepted the defeat, his fellow volunteers criticized him harshly and let their fury rained upon him, he was torn up not just of losing but the words telling him he wasn't a survivor of worthiness at all and that hurt him the most.
After he let his tears out and composed himself, he eventually needed help. He can't talk to his other volunteers, Nico and Jason, He can't even confront his girlfriend and her other volunteers since this problem was all on him. So he decided to call his father Poseidon and explained to him the news tonight.
Percy even knew that he can't always do things all on his own so even he at least try to ask some help to his parents as well.
After wiping away the last tear on his eyes, which were now red and blurry he then offered a coin and said "O Iris Goddess of the Rainbow, accept my offering, show me Lord Poseidon." Percy said as he offered a drachma and then it shimmered into a cloud of mist and the vision appears Percy's Father Poseidon, God of the Seas.
"Good evening, Father." Percy said as he bowed with respect to his Dad.
"Good evening too, Perseus." Poseidon greeted as well with courtesy but when he looked at his son's state he got concerned.
"What's wrong? What happened to you son?" Poseidon asks concerningly as his son was sad and brought to tears.
(little later)
Percy then explained today's events in the Capture the Flag game which he wanted to win the emerald trophy not just for himself but also giving credit to others and at the same time wanting to show his dad proud of the other things he wanted to achieve and wanting to earn something good. Much to say, Poseidon was really proud of his son at that feat. Then Percy explained that he lost the game when Annabeth and her volunteers vanquished them quickly before they could react and get the chance to strike and that the girls won and Percy accepted the defeat as well as his other volunteers albeit reluctantly. However, Percy also mentioned when the Hermes brothers rained down their fury at Percy when they hurled and pelted him with stink bombs as well as Chris calling him an 'unworthy survivor' to top it all. Needless to say Poseidon was downright furious of what that son of Hermes said to his offspring.
"So that's what happened." Poseidon said with a frown on his face.
"Yes dad, I couldn't blame them on me, I was the one leading the volunteers, and my actions got them subdued. They said that I'm an 'unworthy survivor'. I was also trying to do my job right since we all wanted to earn that trophy fair and square, but we got beaten fair and square. I was doing the competition and even try to go the extra mile of challenge to make you and mom impressed of what I can do Dad and earn something not just for myself but for others." Percy explained with controlled emotion.
Poseidon nodded in understanding of the words of his son and acknowledge it " I see. I'm happy for that goal your going for son . I really am." he smiled then sighed " I'll talk that incident of the 'unworthy survivor' with Hermes as well soon enough too."
"Thanks Dad." Percy said.
"There's a challenge you can take to earn your right as a true survivor Percy." Poseidon said.
Percy was surprised "What? Really?"
Poseidon nodded " Indeed, me and your mother took up this challenge trial once and won through it, believe it or not."
Percy was surprised and intrigued at that " Mom as well?"
"Yes, It's called the Memento Mori Trial." Poseidon said.
"Remembering Death? Why do you call it that?" Percy asks in curiosity.
"It will be the face to face of true reality of life and death Percy and this is no ordinary challenge. Me and your mother took this up very seriously. If you want to take it you must prove your worth but if you don't want to then don't do it at all. So are you willing to take it?" Poseidon explains and gives the question.
Percy thought about it hard since it was serious and nodded " I will. I will take the trial Father." he answered.
Poseidon nodded and understood his son's answer "Very well then, Meet up with your mother tomorrow and I will also come so that we will explain everything. Tell no one of this, understood?" he requested.
Percy nodded "Understood. I love you, dad."
Poseidon smiled at his own flesh and blood's words " I love you, too son. See you soon then."
The Iris message then evaporated. Percy then wrote a note and put a stick tape on the other side
"Gone to Sally Jackson's House for emergency. - Percy Jackson"
Then Percy turn off the light and rested as he vowed to himself
' I will be a survivor.'
What will Percy face in this trial as his own parents have come face to face? That's the first chapter of Memento Mori Trial guys. Next chapter we will see where will Percy undergo this trial. Also I like the Dead by Daylight game of survival. It's really the ultimate life and death survival horror game. See you on the next chapter guys and also check out my other stories in the profile as well.