Percy Jackson Fanfiction: Rise of the Forgotten King

Chapter 1: He Who Was Betrayed

Greek Mythology remembers a person called He Who Was Betrayed. Not much is known about him. There is only one paragraph on him in the Odyssey where the Greek Hero Odysseus mentions him. He is said to be a person who was betrayed by almost all the loved ones he held dear. They say he roams the earth, broken and unsure on what to do.

But beyond the common belief, He Who Was Betrayed, was not a person, he was a greek deity. The King of Olympus itself. If you're thinking about Zeus, your awfully, horribly wrong.

I, dear reader am talking about Perseus Adrastos. Oldest Child of Kronos and Rhea. God of Time, Order, Chaos, Balance, Loyalty, Sight.

The Forgotten King himself.

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Fourteen majestic thrones gleamed as one lone figure sat in his own throne. His throne was by far the most grand. Depicting events of time and various examples of Balance. A lone wolf snarled down from the throne. He was tall just over six feet tall in human terms. He was muscular but not in a disgusting way. His eyes glowed gold as his irises seemed to see all thus in the northern parts of the world earning his name of the Allfather.

Perseus Adrastos was wary. Something was going on in Olympus. And for once, the power he held over Olympus was not working. Almost everyone in Olympus was weary and impatient, as if something was going to happen anytime soon. Perseus growled.

He was known to be a benevolent god. He didn't distinct between the major and minor gods thinking they should be treated equally as well. He was known to gift humans who were of good hearts with their talents and weapons. After all, he was the namesake of the legendary demigod son of Zeus, Perseus. The God of Time was also known to come down to earth and come to towns. If the people were welcoming and helpful, they would be rewarded beyond their wildest dreams. If they didn't, Perseus would peer into their minds and see why was their reason to be so. If they were simply ignorant and have good reasons to do so he would leave them be, but if there were any other contemptuous reasons…..the nights would feel ominous as wolves howls would rip the air with the blood of evil on their lips. Perseus lived up to his role as God of Balance.

For a split second Perseus grimaced as his form flickered. He was replaced by his Roman aspect Tempus. It had been almost a half century since the romans were slowly starting to rise in power after the great emperor Augustus and the wins Romus and Romulus. Tempus growled as he willed himself back to his greek persona. Perseus closed his eyes for a second just before his eyes snapped open.

Perseus stood up as he looked at the massive majestic gates before him. He looked around uneasily before looking back at the door and seemingly looked at thin air. If you were a normal person you would think he was talking with an air god. But Perseus opened his mouth and spoke "Why are you fully armed Zeus?"

The gates opened to reveal a deity of medium height. He had a beard of considerable length and sky blue eyes. He wore a celestial bronze armour and his masterbolt roared in his hands. Zeus stepped forward as he looked at his older brother in hatred. "You live up to your reputation as allfather, brother."

Perseus frowned at the subtle venom hidden in Zeus's words as he stood down from his throne and asked "I ask you again Zeus, why are armed and why is your masterbolt out?"

Zeus snarled as he said "I am taking Olympus, brother."

Perseus's eyes narrowed as he looked at his youngest brother. "What do you mean, little brother. You are treading on dangerous fields. Choose your words kindly."

Zeus laughed as the throne glowed as all the thrones except Poseidon, Hades and Hestia were taken. Perseus growled as he looked around and asked "What is the meaning of this?"

"We are sick and tired." Aphrodite sneered.

"And what do you mean by that goddess of love?" Perseus asked with a cold and dangerous edge to his voice.

"We are sick and tired that you think the minor gods are equal to us. We are sick and tired of your ideals." Hera answered instead of Aphrodite.

Perseus flinched slightly as he said "Sister…..what is the real meaning of this except that you all are complaining here?"

Hera simply sneered and pointed towards Perseus's back. Perseus did not even turn back around as he caught Zeus's hand and threw him away.

"What is the meaning of THIS?" Perseus roared as the throne room trembled under his power.

Zeus recovered quickly as he said "Get him! Now!"

Athena was the first to react as she summoned her spear and attacked Perseus. Immediately time slowed down to the extreme as an armour materialized in Perseus. Perseus extended his hand as a magnificent Xiphos sword made of Seraphic Metal, Forged in the heart of Gaia, Heated in the heat of Tartarus, and cooled in the River Styx, Omega, or more popularly known as the Xiphos of Perseus appeared.

Athena tried to battle the time spell as cords started to wrap around her body. Perseus looked at her betrayal present in his eyes as he looked at her, Artemis and Apollo. All three of them tried to look away. Perseus snapped. Roaring he kicked Athena aside as time resumed its normal pace. Zeus threw some lightning bolts as Perseus dodged all of them and darted forward. Hermes came into his way trying to stop him.

"Uncle, please it does not have to be like this." Hermes pleaded as he traded blows with Perseus with his Caduceus. Perseus looked at him with a slight twinge of regret as he imagined the face of his aunt, Maia if she found out what he was about to do to his son. Perseus quickly side stepped a slash as he whirled around and slashed at Hermes's torso. Hermes cried in alarm as Perseus stomped on him. Hermes gurgled slightly before falling unconscious.

Arrows made their way towards the King of Olympus as Perseus looked at them and they immediately burned with white flames burning them away.

"The Flames of Order." Murmured Zeus. "What's next Perseus? The Flames of Chaos?

Perseus growled as omega caught fire in his hand. But not normal flames nor white flames. But they were black coloured. The flames of Chaos. Athena regained her composure as she threw her spear at Perseus. It impaled Perseus on the back. Perseus grunted as he ripped the spear away. Suddenly time stopped and then started to rewind. The wound on Perseus's back was healed.

Zeus grit his teeth as he rose his masterbolt.

Suddenly a large earthquake plagued the room as an angry vice resonated throughout the area. "WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THIS?"

A god wearing sea green armour and a trident strode into the room with a woman holding a burning spear alongside a man wearing a helm made out of pure darkness itself.

"Poseidon, Hades, Hestia." Zeus sneered as he said "Look at this moment. The moment when the almighty Perseus Adrastos will fall."

Hades growled as he sent a bolt of shadow energy towards Zeus. Zeus dived to the side as he threw lightning bolts towards his brothers and sister. Poseidon growled as a shield of water erupted from the ground and absorbed the attack. The brothers were about to duel again when Perseus stopped them. "Poseidon, Hades, Hestia. Stop this. I will take care of this myself."

Perseus looked at Zeus and said "Zeus, I will allow you to a duel with me for the position of king. But you must swear on styx that you will not harm Poseidon, Hades and Hestia."

Zeus looked at his brother before slowly nodding and saying "I swear."

The gods created a circle around the two sons of kronos as Perseus brought his Xiphos in front of him. His other free hand beckoned Zeus in the 'come and get me' gesture. Zeus mad, barrelled towards Perseus and raised his masterbolt to attack Perseus. Perseus immediately slowed down time as he struck Zeus with his Xiphos.

Golden ichor dripped as Zeus stepped back before thunder took over his body.

"The Lightning Spirit…" Perseus Muttered.

Zeus Released all his energy at once causing all the gods to be thrown. Perseus immediately caused time around to be in chrono stasis so that it would not hit him. After the massive damage was finished an exhausted Zeus loked around for Perseus. When he found him, he was angry and surprised at the same time to find Perseus with just one measly scratch on him.

Zeus snarled as he ran forward. Immediately white flames obstructed his path as Perseus sent blasts of Flames of Order towards Zeus. Zeus dodged most of them before one struck home. Zeus growled in anger and pain. Zeus's body caught lightning as the winds whipped out. Storm clouds gathered as they converged at Zeus. Zeus sent out a massive thunderbolt at Perseus. Perseus having no time to react was thrown back. Perseus growling stood up and using time energy around to propel him, in a nano second he was in front of Zeus. Perseus glowed Golden as all Time energy converged at him. His body glowed golden as the golden energy started to spiral around him.

The older Olympians had of course seen this millennia ago when they fought against kronos.

"The Time Spirit." Said Poseidon in wonder as Time stopped entirely for all except perseus. Perseus flashed in and out as time resumed. Zeus stood for a split second before multiple gashed and cuts were displayed on his body. Zeus stumbled down in pain.

Perseus quickly covered his body in the Flames of Order and Chaos as his left side of his body burned black and his right side burned white. Zeus healed himself enough to stand up as he looked at his brother in fear. Looking at the fighting spirit incarnate he release why his brother had been given the domain of chaos.

Perseus darted forward to fast for even the godly eye to see as Zeus suddenly screamed as tenth degree burns appeared on his body. Perseus stood poised above him with his Xiphos drawn at Zeus's throat.

Hades chuckled. "No matter how hard Zeus tries, he cannot defeat Perseus. He is older than Hestia and holds the most powers of Rhea and Kronos you know."

Poseidon nodded chuckling as well. Hestia smiled weakly. Perseus looked at Zeus in anger and said "Go to the infirmary Zeus. We will speak of your punishment later. Be thankful that I am not going to send you to tartarus."

Zeus through the pain looked up in anger and humiliation as he managed to utter one word. "Never."

"What?"

"n….NEVER!"

Suddenly four arrows pierced Perseus in each hand and leg as Perseus screamed in pain. Hephaestus immediately wrapped him up in celestial bronze and imperial gold preventing Perseus from using his powers. Perseus growled as he looked at everyone bar Hades, Hestia and Poseidon in hate. Zeus, who was heavily wounded walked (limped) forward with a smirk on his face. "I win brother."

Perseus growled as he looked at Zeus. "You broke the ancient laws." He looked at Apollo and Artemis. "The twin archers broke the ancient laws." He then said "Now what then, brother?"

Zeus smirked as he took out a familiar scythe. Perseus's eyes widened as he felt the searing pain of his soul being ripped. His form started to flicker ras he started to fade.

Perseus through the pain looked at his brother as he said "Balance has been tampered with, brother."

Zeus looked at him confusion.

"Balance has been tampered with. And do you know to what lengths balance will go to right itself?"

Zeus shook his head.

Perseus laughed in answer as he faded. His Xiphos fell to the ground in a clang. Zeus sighed as he looked at the former throne room. During his and Perseus's fight the upper part of Olympus had been sheared off. Using powers such as the Lightning Spirit and Time Spirit seemingly was too much. He waved his hands as Perseus's throne disappeared alongside Hades's throne.

Hades looked at Zeus in disbelief as he asked "You swore an oath."

"To not to harm you. But it didn't mean I can't banish you from Olympus." Zeus retorted as Hades face grew red from anger. He restrained himself at the last moment before shadow travelling away.

Zeus then looked at Hestia and said "Give your throne to my son, Dionysus."

Hestia looked at her youngest brother in tears as she remembered what had happened to Perseus. Sobbing she nodded. "I *hic* give my throne to *hic* Dionysus."

Zeus then looked at Poseidon and said "You will remain an Olympian brother, since you are the next powerful to me, but anything, anything that is suspicious and is trace back to you….."

Poseidon nodded stiffly before flashing away. Zeus then sat down and said "From now on the 12 Olympians will rule over the world. We are the Major gods and will not be called equals to the minor gods as they are inferior to us. The world will follow our every command. I, Zeus, am now King of Olympus. For my first order. Destroy anything related to Perseus. Let his name be forgotten!"

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Perseus opened his eyes as he looked around trying to discern where he was.

"You are in my domain." He heard a voice. He turned around and saw woman of middle ages looking at him with purple eyes.

Perseus recognized her. "Lady Chaos."

"You have faded." Chaos noted.

"Yes."

"But yet at the same time you have not."

"What?"

"A threat is coming Son of Kronos. You are essential to stop it."

"What?"

"An old threat, older than me is coming."

"Who?" Perseus asked.

"The Presence." Chaos answered fearfully.

"Who is that?" Perseus asked.

"You will find out in due course." Chaos replied amusedly before touching Perseus.

"Perseus, I have given you permission to return to earth. Use my gift well."

Perseus could not even ask 'what' before he was enveloped by a light and sent away.

In Olympus, no one noticed a certain Xiphos suddenly disappearing.

END OF CHAPTER

IF YOU HAVE NOT GUESSED THIS IS A RE-WRITE OF MY OTHER FIC, THE STRONGEST GOD. PLEASE REVIEW. FLAMES ACCEPTED.