AN: So here's the story I promised to do that is original and different and the thing is that this idea came to me when I had read The Destiny of Perseus Jackson so that story is my inspiration for this. Why will this be different, well how Artemis and Percy meet is totally different and I have never seen it like this.
Also this will probably be a harem as I am just promoting other people to do pairings that are in this story. Now this is the reader's choice, which would you rather have, Percy and the Hunt or Percy with the Goddesses such as Artemis, Hestia, Athena, Demeter and Aphrodite.
I hope that it you guys would choose the goddesses one because the story would be more exciting if I did this... You know what fuck it just tell me what pairing you want this story to have and tell me why if you want me to do Pertemis then why? Perlia? Perzoe? Can be anything, do not doubt my storytelling ways. Just tell me in the reviews what you would like to have and be passionate and creative in the response.
I will also say that Percy has the ability to talk to me sometimes and I talk to him. Kind of a fourth wall kind of thing. Also I might have a rant at the end.
So I hope you enjoy and leave a favorite, a follow and a review.
In a void.
A woman who was wearing dark black clothes was weeping as three ladies tried to comfort her, "We will find him."
The woman merely shook her head, "How can you find him, he's gone!? It's my fault! I was too careless and look at what happened."
The woman was still sobbing as her curly black hair was covering her face but you could still see the tears that were still flowing down her face, "How will I explain this? How will I explain to everyone that I lost my son? I'm a terrible mother!"
She then started to cry some more as the three ladies could do nothing so they left her to unleash her sorrow in the void.
Back on Earth
An eight year old Percy was walking through the streets of New York. If you could look closer, you would see the angry look on his face as he was mad. Today was his birthday and here he was walking to the closest bakery.
Why should I get my own birthday cake?! I mean it's my birthday at least he would be a bit nice and drop me off with his stinking car but no. He had to throw a beer bottle near my face and then tell me to get it myself and buy him a six pack.
He groaned out loudly and saw a fence nearby as he kicked it, I hate Gabe, all he ever does is drink, play cards with his friends, lose his money, make me play so that he can win it back. He then insults and hurts me and worst of all he also does the same thing to mom.
He looked at the sky and pondered, Why did Mom go with him? She said that it would be for my own good but all he ever does is bad stuff. He then sighed as he remembered his Mom's description of his real father.
If Mom says that Dad is so great then why did he leave us. Was I really that bad that he had to leave? He then shook his head to get rid of his current thoughts, Shake it off Percy. Mom says it will get better and I believe her although this is probably the worst birthday yet.
Our favorite demigod was now searching for the bakery but was now lost as he found himself near a playground, Where is that bakery? I could've sworn it's near here. He then looked at the sky and couldn't help but smile when he saw it.
Blue somehow made it happy, blue colored food was his favorite and he did enjoy swimming. Actually he did not know why blue was his favorite color but he just felt happy with the color. So he decided to look at the blue sky.
I hope that he drinks all of his six pack and then gets so drunk that he sleeps so that me and Mom can celebrate. Then we'll finally be happy even for a night and then who knows maybe our lives could get better.
That's actually funny, why am I talking about fate like I'm so sure that my life is going to change right- His thoughts were interrupted as he fell down to the ground and landed on his butt. He then looked to see something that held his breath for two reasons.
He saw a girl who was around twelve or thirteen; her auburn hair was gathered back in a ponytail and silver eyes. He held his breath as he could not believe how beautiful this girl was and the other reason was that this girl was now glaring at him.
Shaking his thoughts of, he immediately stood up and went to the girl as he offered to help her stand up, "Are you alright?" He didn't get an answer as the girl did not stop glaring and simply slapped his hand away, "I have no need for your help, boy."
Percy was shocked at what she said. All he did was try to help her get up and he knew it was his fault but why did this girl have such a huge stick up the butt. He then said, "What's with your attitude? I know it's my fault but you didn't have to say it like that."
The girl merely ignored him as she said, "You are the one who hit me thus I merely answered back. You are lucky boy that I am in a good mood." Percy growled a bit as he had enough of this girl's attitude.
"Oh yeah! I can't tell, maybe it's because of your huge stick up your butt." The girl sent a chilling glare at him which caused Percy to cower and immediately apologize for what he said.
"I'm sorry! I was way out of line, I forgot what my mom said about girls. Please, don't hurt me." The girl sighed, "I am not going to hurt you-" With that Percy breathed in a sigh of relief, "-yet." He then immediately cowered as the girl sighed again.
He is just the same as every boy I have met. She then looked at him and noticed his unkept black hair and sea green eyes, He looks really familiar. Percy then blinked twice, "Um, why are you looking at me?"
Artemis sneered, "What makes you think I am doing that, boy?!" Percy again whimpered as the auburn haired girl sighed again, "Quit whimpering like a coward, just tell me why you decided to bump into me without looking."
Percy then stopped as he said, "Well I was on my way to get my birthday cake since it's my birthday." The girl's eyebrows were raised at that, "Why are you getting your own cake? Don't you have parents to do that for you?"
The girl saw Percy's face darken at that as she also saw his eyes that were filled with sadness, "I want my parents to be with me but my father left my mother when I was born. My mother got together with a new guy who I hate because he hits me and mom."
Percy didn't see the rage of the girl as she then calmed herself down, No, I cannot allow him to go to the hunt even though he seems nice and is a bit different. I should be able to offer some help.
The girl then said, "I don't know if I can forgive you boy but consider this a lesson." She then started to walk away, I can't help you. That will go against my beliefs. Before she could disappear into the crowd, a hand caught her arm.
She turned around to see Percy as he scratched the back of his head and sheepishly laughed, "We got on the wrong side but my name is Perseus Jackson or you can call me Percy." The girl was trying to figure out what Percy was trying to accomplish but nonetheless sighed, "My name is Artemis."
He then smiled, "Wow, that's a nice name. Um… can you sit next to me?" He unknowingly used the puppy dog look as Artemis was crumbling, No… must… resist.
She noticed his naivety and innocence and then decided, I'll do what he says but in the first instance of something shady then I will leave immediately and go back to my Hunters.
"Fine." The two then walked to the playground as they sat on the swings. There were only two so Percy decided to sit on the left while Artemis was on the right. Percy was swinging slowly, "So you're name comes from the Greek myth right?"
Artemis nodded but inside was snickering, If only he knew that those were real. He then looked at her, "Why is Artemis like that?" Artemis was confused, "What do you mean?"
He stopped swinging, "You know… what that word… that mom said…is" He then had a light bulb on his head, "Oh yeah, a sexist." A sizable tick was seen on Artemis' head and almost drew her bow but then stopped to remind herself, He's just a boy. A stupid and naïve boy who doesn't realize that he's talking to a goddess.
She tried to mask her anger in her voice, "Why do you think that?" Percy shrugged his shoulders, "I don't know from what my teacher said in Greek mythology. All I know is that Artemis hates guys with a passion. I mean she killed that guy who accidentally saw her bathe and turned him into a deer and have her hunting dogs tear him apart."
She gained two ticks, Must… not kill this ignorant boy! He had the gall to say that he must have him. Percy didn't even see the ticks on her head and decided to continue.
"Another one is that girl who got Zeus' baby. I don't get how she turned her into a bear because she didn't say that she was pregnant. I mean it wasn't her fault that she got a baby in the first place, it's Zeus. I don't know I find it kind of cruel."
Artemis gained several more ticks, She broke her vow and refused to even tell me about it!
Percy continued, "Then we have the one where someone insulted her mother. Now that's really bad but to kill her children and you become a monster." Artemis had her right hand on her bow and was about to get it as Percy then decided to look at her.
He was a bit confused as to why she looked angry, "Is there something wrong, Artemis?" She was enraged at this point, Percy had insulted her many times without realizing it, "Is there something wrong? Of course, there is! You have just insulted m-"
She then had to remind herself that she couldn't reveal her true identity as Percy's eyebrows raised up, "Oh, I'm sorry I didn't know that you like Artemis." Artemis then instantly gained a smug look as she stood up from the swing, "Of course she is an inspiration for all maidens like myself."
Percy chuckled at that, "No wonder your name is Artemis. Your parents must have thought she was beautiful to call you that." Artemis froze as he had indirectly complimented her and was about to turn him into a furry animal.
She then resisted doing so and just sat back as Percy sighed, "I'm not insulting your favorite goddess but I'm just saying is that not everyone is perfect. I heard that Poseidon's weakness is that he is too loyal, Hades holds too many grudges and Zeus can't keep it in his pants."
Artemis nodded but silently chuckled at the mention of Zeus' weakness as Percy continued, "I think Artemis' weakness is that she is too rash. I mean a simple talk could have prevented her from killing a lot of people or turning them into deers."
Artemis slowly blushed in embarrassment but was a bit confused at how Percy was able to gain so much knowledge, "How are you able to know so much?" Percy then shrugged his shoulders, "My mom would always teach me about Greek mythology so that's why I know a lot."
He then smiled, "It's been really nice talking to you, Artemis. Do you live around here?" Artemis glared at him at that, "What are you trying to say Perseus?"
He smiled, "My name is Percy unless you want me to call me Arty." He then saw her get angry at the mention of that as she growled, "Don't you dare say that name."
He let out a chuckle, "Then just call me Percy and I will call you Artemis." She let out another sigh, "Fine. Why do you want to know Percy?" He gave a smile and said in a sarcastic manner, "See that wasn't so bad."
He then ignored her angry remarks, "It's just that you seem nice and…" He started to twiddle with his fingers as she then got angry, Is this mortal trying to hit on me? I don't care if-
"-will you be my friend?" This made her thoughts stop as she looked to see Percy who was shy, "What did you say?" Percy then looked at her, "I asked if you would like to be my friend." Her only response was, "Huh?"
Percy smiled, "I want to be your friend." Artemis then answered, "Why should I be friends with you, boy?"
He scratched his head in annoyance, "There you are with your boy responses. You act as if you are mighty than me."
She then said, "Why not? For all I know you can be a dirty, lying and viscious boy." He then sighed, "Maybe if we become friends, I can change your views on people."
He then smiled as he looked at her, "Maybe you've had some bad experiences with some guys but don't think that every one of us is the same." He then stood up, "I swear I'll change your views, believe that."
She then started chuckling before exploding into laughter as Percy was very confused, "What? Did I say something funny?" She shook her head, "You are different than any boy I have ever met."
She then turned around and started walking away, "I will see you again, Percy." Percy smiled, At last I have found a friend. Reality then hit him in the face as he finally remembered, "WHERE AM I SUPPOSED TO FIND THE CAKE!"
Artemis had heard what Percy had just said, He is an interesting boy and I do feel that our paths will cross again. She then looked to see her hunters as Artemis smiled, "Let us go girls. It is time to hunt." The girls nodded in response as a girl with volcanic black eyes went to her.
"What thou took you so long, milady?" Artemis then said, "I was preoccupied with Olympus, Zoe." She then turned to the rest of her hunters, "We are asked to rid a lair of empoussa, let's go."
The hunters and Artemis flashed as Percy was now inside a bakery, "Sorry, kid. We got no blue cakes." Percy's face fell from what the baker said but smiled, At least I made a friend.
Time skip (Two months later)
"This is hard!" Our favorite demigod was apparently gardening as he felt a shrug on his shoulders and turned to see someone he met a month later after he met Artemis. He had made another friend by the name of Sophia.
He saw that her forehead was also had sweat that was dropping down as he looked closer to see that her red-black hair had covered half of her face. Her hair was until her back and he also saw that she was wearing her usual outfit which was a black shirt that read out Panic at the Disco.
She was also wearing blue cargo shorts that showed her impressive legs. Percy knew she was an athlete as she told him that she used to do gymnastics and karate. Well not actually tell, more like write.
Percy was surprised to find out that Sophia was actually mute and couldn't talk but still the two became best of friends. Sophia had shook her head and started to do sign language as Percy shouted, "Hey! I am not whiny."
Percy had also learned sign language so that he could communicate with her. He chuckled at the memory of what happened when Nancy had tried to pick on Sophia, let's just say that she never tried to bother her and Percy again.
Sophia cocked her head to the side and looked at Percy as he scratched the back of his head and sheepishly laughed, "I'm alright. Don't worry about me." He then saw that it was noon by looking at where the sun was, "You go ahead."
She stared at him as he sighed, "I'm almost finished here. Just go, I mean look we are the only two left here in the field." The reason why they were in a field in the first place was because of a field trip and that involved gardening for some reason.
They were now in the outskirts of New York and the rest of the class had retired to go back to shelter and avoid the sun. Percy sighed, Honestly I wanted to finish this but the teachers are going to be yelling at us again.
Sophia made a groan and started to talk again in sign language (AN: She'll be talking by, ''), 'Finish quick. We have to still go to the pizza place when we get back.' Percy nodded, "Don't worry."
She had dusted herself off as she ran out of the fields as Percy started to work again. Five minutes later, he had almost called it quits, "I forgot how to plant again." He then fell on his back to the ground, "I wanna quit."
"Why do you want to quit?" He then looked to see a woman in front of him looking at him as he screamed as he backed away and the woman was looking at him. He saw that she wore a bright green dress with a dark cape.
"Who are you?" The woman then said, "Oh, I'm so sorry that I surprised you. I merely wanted to help you." Percy blinked in surprise before breathing a sigh of relief, "Thanks."
He then asked, "Oh, I forgot how did you get here and what's your name." The woman smiled, "Shouldn't you introduce yourself."
He scratched the back of his head and sheepishly laughed, "Where are my manners? My name's Perseus Jackson but you can call me Percy ma'am." She giggled to what he said, "Ok, Percy. My name is Demeter."
He was surprised at that, "Demeter, huh?" He chuckled, "Now you're going to tell me that the Greek gods exist." He continued to laugh as Demeter sweat dropped, I'm not allowed to say that we exist since he is just a mortal.
She then cleared her throat which caught Percy's attention, "Now aren't we supposed to plant something." Percy then snapped back to reality at that, "Oh yeah. Can you help me Demeter?" She gave a caring smile and nodded.
She then sat down near the ground as Percy decided to sit next to her, "So what do I do with this Demeter?"
She then smiled, "Well Perseus, first I want you to place the seed into the ground." Percy did as he instructed when Demeter had removed a small portion of earth so that Percy could place the seed there.
Demeter had then covered it up with the earth that she had in her hands, "Ok Perseus I want you to water the spot." Percy nodded as he grabbed a nearby pale that was half full of water and then slowly poured it in.
Demeter then raised her hand which made him stop as he looked at her, "So what's next?" Demeter then sat down on the ground, "Now we wait."
Percy groaned as he started to complain, "Why do we have to wait?!" Demeter giggled at Percy as she then said, "Do you expect planting a seed and making a flower would be that easy."
Percy blushed as he was embarrassed and nodded, "Yeah. Because I can't get out of here without showing my teacher that I made a flower and it's for my stupid grades." Demeter couldn't help but look at Percy's expression as she was confused, He really reminds me of Poseidon.
She then looked to see Percy's annoyed expression as he was looking at the ground, "Work! Come on please make a flower!" She was amused at this and decided to help Percy by channeling some of her power to make the seed grow.
Percy's eyes were filled with joy as he saw something sprout out from the ground as the growing flower was able to bud and show its color. Demeter was shocked at what she saw. There in front of her was probably the most beautiful flower she had seen in her life.
It was a blue-green rose but this one had no thorns and it looked perfect and elegant at the same time. Demeter was still shocked while Percy was celebrating, How was that able to happen? I just gave it the power to grow. It's so beautiful.
Percy then smiled, "That is so awesome. I thought I was going to be stuck here forever." He then looked at Demeter who snapped from her thoughts as she instead was looking at Percy. "Thanks, Demeter. I think I couldn't have done it without you."
Demeter blushed, Why am I blushing? He is a mere mortal and a nine year old boy at that. But his smile just melts all my problems away, somehow I want to see that smile forever.
She simply smiled in return, "I must say that I'm impressed Percy that you were able to make a beautiful flower." Percy then picked the flower and placed it on top of Demeter's ear which made her blush furiously, "P- P- Percy what are you doing?"
He smiled, "I just wanted to thank you for helping me today and don't worry about the flower, I can handle my teacher. Also I just wanted to follow what my mom always told me."
Demeter who was still blushing asked, "And what's that Perseus." He smiled as it once again somehow made Demeter blush again, "My mom told me that if you have a flower in your hand and meet a beautiful woman then place the flower on top of her ear."
"Because you're trying to say how beautiful they are." He ended it again with a smile which made her heart beat become even faster as Percy then ran while yelling, "I'll see you again Demeter."
Demeter was left in the field as she unknowingly touched the flower and smiled, Percy Jackson, huh?
Time skip again! (Two months later)
Percy felt like celebrating because he had just passed and his hopes were high since Gabe was out of town for the weekend and that meant that he would have so much fun with his mom and Sophia.
"Maybe I'll play what I learned later and show mom and Sophia that I'm awesome." He smiled as he remembered what Sophia had done for him. She introduced him to music and taught him how to use the guitar, piano and drums.
She was honestly surprised that he could learn that fast and even Percy couldn't understand it himself but when it came to coordination, somehow it was just natural. He was also happy to have listened to some of Sophia's favorite bands.
What should I play? Maybe Panic… Fall Out… I don't know. Percy was still walking as something caught his eye. He saw something out of the corner of his eye so he turned his head to the left. He found himself looking at an alleyway.
He didn't know why but he was determined to go in as he tried to search what he was looking for, Where was that? I thought I saw a small flame and a girl. Why am I even looking for this?
"Hello." He stopped walking as he heard a caring and small voice. He instantly thought that it was a girl's voice. He turned around and found a beautiful girl that was the same age as him and saw her mousy brown hair and a simple brown dress.
He didn't know why but he felt at home when seeing her smile and warm, cozy red eyes. The girl then giggled, "Is there something I can help you with?" Percy shook his head, "Um… hi. Umm…"
She then said, "Relax." At that Percy felt calm, he didn't know why but just being in this girl's presence and hearing her words made him do the said action.
Percy then sighed, "I saw you and wondered if you are ok." She gave him a warm smile, "I am and thank you but I think that you came here for another reason."
Percy sheepishly laughed and smiled, "Yeah I did. I wanted to know why you were here and why you're alone." She gave another warm smile, "Thank you for caring but do not worry. I'm here because I just want to be here and don't worry my parents live around the corner. I just decided to stay in my favorite spot."
Percy blinked at that, "Favorite spot. What do you mean? You're in an alley-" He then noticed that somehow the alleyway became larger and there was a fire going on in the center and a log next to it as Hestia was poking the coals with a stick.
He rubbed his eyes and blinked thrice to see if he was dreaming as the girl said, "Why don't you sit next to me?" Percy then did that and softly laughed, "Must have been daydreaming that the alleyway was small."
The girl sweat dropped, Good thing he's very slow in thinking. He then said, "So this is your favorite spot."
The girl nodded as Percy asked, "Oh, I forgot to introduce myself. I'm Perseus Jackson or Percy." She then looked into his face and found something was odd, He looks familiar. He is a good looking demigod but there's something with that messy black hair and sea green eyes.
"Um, are you ok?" This made the girl nod her head and remove her current thoughts, "Yes I am. It's just that you reminded me of someone."
He then proceeded to scratch the back of his head and give a sheepish smile, "Oh, so that's why you were staring at me. I thought it was because I had something on my face."
He stopped his current action and then said, "Anyways, this is your favorite spot?" He saw her give a warm and caring smile, That smile is really nice to see especially on her face. Somehow his cheeks fell into a blush as he decided to stop those thoughts.
She then said, "I like tending to the hearth." Percy was confused as he saw her looking at the fire "What's the hearth?" She then turned to look at him, "It's the fire that keeps people warm, cooks their food and most of all gives people hope."
"Somehow I love seeing people's happiness when they use the hearth." Percy nodded, "That's nice. No wonder you like it. You're really nice and I forgot to ask what your name is."
She then said, "You can call me Hestia." Percy found this odd, "As in the goddess of the hearth, Hestia." She was surprised at this, Did he figure that I was a goddess? How does he know? Percy then smiled, "Your parents must have liked that goddess and called you after that."
Hestia sighed, Good thing he doesn't know that we exist. She then nodded, "Yes my mother and father found her to be a nice name for her." Percy smiled, "Well you two have something in common. My mom told me that Hestia was the nicest and warmest person to be with and well you're somehow the same for me."
She somehow blushed at this, Why am I thinking of this? I swore to be a maiden. She then smiled, "Thank you Percy for saying that."
She then focused and poked the coals with her stick, "But sometimes the hearth is very fragile." Percy was curious, "Why?"
"The hearth is affected by war, sadness and strife within the family. The fires then will lessen and eventually diminish and soon everything will be affected. I'm afraid that something like that will happen."
Especially with the conflict that my brothers are engaged in conflict and my hearth is weakening. "Then I'll help you."
This made her look at Percy in surprise as he was blushing in embarrassment, "I mean I don't want to see you become sad if the thing you like the most is gone so I promise that I will keep the hearth alive and safe so you will never have to worry about it, believe that!"
Percy then became embarrassed at what he said, "I- I'm sorry. I- just said w-what felt like-" He stopped talking when he saw that Hestia was red and trying to hide her face. He then moved to her and went on one knee.
"Hey is everything ok? Did I say something that hurt you?" She quickly shook her head, "N-No I'm ok. But-" She then looked at him and Percy didn't know why but his face almost felt flushed, "So why are you hiding your face."
She was thinking what her answer could be, Do I tell this mortal that I have this feelings for him? He then saw his watch and yelled, "Oh no! I'm late." He then started to run but stopped when he heard Hestia's voice, "Wait."
He looked back and saw Hestia who was standing but still next to the fire. He then noticed that the fire was beating steadily, Does fire do that? Also why is it now orange. He then said, "What?"
"Did you mean it?" Percy nodded, "Every word." He then remembered that it was late, "I'll see you again Hestia." Percy then ran away as Hestia started to hold her chest, That was probably the nicest thing anyone has ever told me.
She didn't even see that her hearth was now a red-orange color and beating at the same tune as her heartbeat.
Percy sighed as he was next to a sleeping Sophia on his bed, I just realized something, how come every time I meet a girl who has the name of a Greek goddess, I never get to meet them again.
Time Skip (Four months later)
For some odd reason, Percy had found himself in Santa Monica as his mom and Sophia were on a vacation and decided to choose this place. He found himself on the bridge as he somehow was being drawn into the sea.
It's like home and I really want to- "Percy." He turned around and saw his mom and Sophia standing in front of him, "Is there something wrong dear?"
Sophia then started to talk to him in sign language, 'Yeah. You were staring into the sea.' Percy chuckled, "Don't worry Mom, Sophia. I'm ok I just enjoyed the feel of the sea." Sally then smiled, "Ok, hun, me and Sophia are going to get a hotel room and I'll just text you when we found it and I want you to march on over there."
Percy responded with a nod as he smiled, "See you mom. Take care of Sophia." Sophia giggled as she turned to Sally and used sign language as Sally then started to laugh as Percy asked, "What did she say?"
Sally giggled, "She said that you might be the one who needs taking care of." He then glared and pouted at the mute girl who was currently laughing as she then pulled Sally away as the two waved goodbye to Percy.
Percy then sighed as he looked at the sea again, Maybe I should- His thoughts were stopped when she heard sobbing, Where's that sobbing coming from?
For some reason there was less people and he kept quiet in order to hear the sobbing again. He then heard it, It's coming from under the bridge, how do I get there? He then turned around to see people going down the bridge.
Oh, right this is the famous Santa Monica pier! I'm so stupid. Percy then quickly went down and instantly gulped at the sight he saw.
He saw a beautiful blond girl sobbing on the beach and was wearing a white dress and she had golden earrings in her ears. He also noticed her beautiful blond hair and that her tears were running down her face.
He was about to ask her if she was alright but then stopped when the woman started to speak, "Why… why does this have to happen to me?" He decided to let her vent out her frustrations as he looked at the sky, Why are you making so many confusing words to my view.
'Don't ask Percy. Quiet, she's going to talk.' Percy then looked at the sky, I still don't trust what you are going to do with my life Nigma.
"I'm supposed to be the damned expert of love. But all I get is people loving me only for my looks. I should have remained faithful to my husband since he just wanted to love me for who I am. I hate my fate! Why can't I have a decent-"
She then stopped and turned around, Someone's behind me, who is it? How come I didn't feel his presence?
She then saw Percy who then fell to the ground and immediately said, "I'm sorry for spying on you but you were crying and I just wanted to ask if you were ok."
She blinked and looked closely at the boy, He looks cute but something about him is making my brain scream. She then gave a sad smile, "I am thank you for caring."
He then walked closer, "Are you sure?" The woman nodded, "I am and I want to know of the name of my cute savior." Percy blushed in embarrassment, "Perseus Jackson or Percy."
The woman nodded, "You can call me April." Percy smiled, "Nice to meet you, April." April or should I say Aphrodite nodded and was a bit confused, Something's not right. It seems he's immune to my charm speak. Even if he was a boy he would feel some love or at least my face would have changed but why is it still the same.
"Would you like to sit with me?" Percy nodded and decided to sit next to her as she sighed, "Did you hear everything?"
Percy blushed in embarrassment and quickly nodded as Aphrodite placed an arm across his shoulders, "Aww don't worry. I thought you didn't want to hear about an old lady like me ramble on."
Percy looked surprised, "Um, you aren't that old, you're actually kinda pretty April." Aphrodite smiled, "Why thank you, Percy."
Percy and Aphrodite both looked at the sea as our favorite demigod asked, "What's wrong April?" Aphrodite was surprised at this question but then thought, Well a boy won't be able to remember all this, might as well release my pent up frustrations.
"I'm just so sick of it Percy. I mean I'm an expert at love and all I want is to have someone truly love me and not because of my beauty. I mean I got married and back then I thought looks were everything and it took me a long time to figure out what I really wanted."
"It's just that I'm also tired of people thinking that I want to be with everyone but somehow I can't help it. People call me all sorts of names and I'm beginning to see that maybe they are right."
She started to sob again as Percy did not know what to say, I really want to help her but what can I do?
'There is one way, Percy.' Percy looked at the sky and silently growled, You again! What do you want?!
Percy heard laughing, 'Chillax man. Here's what you should tell her.' Percy then starts listening to what I have said and then looks at the sky, You have something to gain don't you.
'Do you not want to help her?' Percy sighed, Fine. I'll follow your advice for once. Stupid author.
Percy then went in front of April, "Listen to me April." She looked at him, "You're beautiful that's true but don't let other people call you other things."
"So what if they say stuff about you that you sleep around with everyone and that makes you a bad person, I think that they are just cheap writers who can't write a decent story. So what if they are right, big deal everyone is different to someone else. Also don't worry about not finding the right one yet, who knows maybe he's with you right now or maybe in a few years. Just don't give up hope." (AN: Shots fired. I'll explain later.)
Aphrodite was shocked at what Percy had just said as a faint tinge of red was spread across her cheeks, "Thank you Percy for saying that. I feel much better from what you said," That was probably the nicest thing anyone has ever said to me.
Percy smiled, "I'm glad you're ok." He then felt something vibrate in his pocket as he looked to see a message from his mom, "I have to go, my mom is looking for me."
He then started to walk but then something wrapped around his waist as Aphrodite was now hugging him, "Thank you for that, Percy."
She then released his hold as Percy waved goodbye before our favorite demigod left as the love goddess with a new found hope stood up and watched as the sun began to set, Percy Jackson. Looks like I'll keep an eye on him.
Percy was now on his way to the hotel when something bumped into him, "Hey! Watch where you're going." He then saw that no one was near him and that everyone was far away, That's weird… What hit me?
He then found a small brown box that was lying right in front of him. Who dropped this? For some reason, he had the urge to open it. He looked around and people were actually gone from the place which surprised him.
He then got the box and decided to open it and he found a fruit. He saw that it was white and round but it looked like there were waves on it, What is this fruit? It looks like an apple but what's with its color and look. Why do I want to eat it?
He then noticed that the fruit was beating and that he just wanted to eat it, A bite wouldn't hurt. He decided to take a bite but then noticed that the fruit became smaller and he ate it all in one bite. He then started to convulse as the ground started shaking and then Percy let out a scream.
Sally and Sophia were soon next to him as the mute girl looked concerned, 'What's happening?' Sally did not answer as she was focused on her son who kept on convulsing but then stopped as the ground also stopped shaking.
No one noticed the dark figure who was on the roof of a building and looking at the unconscious Percy as his mom soon got him in her arms and the three ran. The dark figure revealed to be a man who was smiling, I knew that he would survive the fruit's trial. Soon he will meet all of his brothers and carry out my will.
Time Skip (Four months later.)
School was a major headache for Percy and his only cures came when Sophia would talk to him on recess or before class as the two were in different classes. She was more protective over Percy as she was always worried.
She's been like this ever since I ate that fruit but what happened after. My mom found me convulsing while there was a magnitude six earthquake going on. I don't know how my mom or Sophia was able to find me.
The doctors said that I only suffered a severe seizure suddenly but they claimed it to be normal. Anyways, enough of that. I have to go to the library; I need to study for the exams.
Percy had ran all the way to the library close to his place as he saw an owl next to the door, That's weird. What's an owl doing here in the first place?
He decided to go in and found that it was a small one and that no one was in, "That's weird. The sign said that it was open." He then decided to go in further, "Come on I need to look for a book on something called the Illiad."
He then looked around and noticed that the books were on in their shelves but were not in order, The first one talks about cooking and then the next is a book on how to play the violin and after that is about Roman civilization.
"What's with this order?" He sighed, "How am I supposed to find Illiad? I need to fill in a goddamn book report tomorrow."
"Maybe I can help?" Percy let out an 'eep!' sound and fell on his butt. "I'm sorry for scaring you but what are you doing here?" He then looked up to see a gorgeous woman with long black hair and gray eyes which you could still see even with her black glasses.
She was wearing a white blouse, a black pencil skirt and black heels. He then saw that she had this aura that she was a wise person.
"Hello, I asked you what you are doing here?" Percy then quickly got back to his feet and said, "Oh, I'm looking for a book called the Illiad." The woman adjusted her glasses.
"Yes, I remember that it is here. What are you going to do with it?" Percy then said, "Well I was looking to borrow it. Can I?"
The woman only responded with a nod, "Follow me." She went to the left as Percy followed while she sighed, Only four more hours till my daughter comes back, then I can get out of this place. I don't know why I agreed to even do this. There are no people except for this one boy.
Speaking of the boy, he really looks familiar and somehow I'm getting the strange urge to punch him in the face. Her eyes widened, Could it be? She then shook her head, Nope, it's impossible.
She then stopped and looked up, If I remember the damn book is actually on the top shelf. I could just become taller but I don't want to risk it. This boy might be a clear sighted if he was able to see my owl.
She grabbed a step ladder and decided to climb it and even she didn't understand the equation which meant ladder plus heels equals bad idea. When she got the book, her momentum did not work for her and she fell.
But instead of falling on the ground something soft was on her back. What is this? It faintly smells like the sea and- She then stood up and saw an unconscious Percy as she realized in an instant what had happened, Of course Athena, he softened the fall but now he's knocked out. What do I do?
She then poked him but to no avail Percy was still out cold. I'll have to wake him up first and bring him somewhere else. So Athena decided to carry the boy to a nearby table as she didn't expect him to cuddle up to her and whisper, "This is so nice."
She sighed at the boy's innocence as she laid him on the table and decided his fate, What should I use water, tickling, a good old fashioned hit or… "WAKE UP!" He then rose from the table and fell again as he groaned in pain.
Athena smiled, The original is always the best. Percy then stood up and said, "Thanks for waking me up, are you ok?" Athena nodded, "Thank you for the help even if I didn't need it."
Athena then gave him the book as Percy's eyes widened in surprise, "Is this-" Athena nodded, "Isn't this the one you've been looking for?"
Percy nodded as his eyes were filled with joy as he jumped and hugged Athena while murmuring, "Thank you, thank you, thank you."
The Greek goddess of wisdom smiled at this action as she saw his smile and swore that she almost melted but there was this nagging thought that he looked really familiar.
He then released the hug, "Thank you pretty lady. I have to go now don't worry I will return it." In a black blur, Percy was gone as Athena smiled, "I hope he'll have a good life."
Time Skip (Percy's Tenth Birthday)
There appeared to be a meeting as the twelve gods was in Olympus well since Hades did not like to go. Zeus then stood upon his throne, "The reason why I have called for this meeting is because I have learned something very important."
Athena raised an eyebrow as she did not know this information, "What is it, father?" All the present Olympians were anticipating what the King was going to say as he sighed.
"It appears that my brother, Poseidon, has broken his vow and produced a son." This caused the Olympians to gasp as Poseidon was shaking with anger as he knew what his younger brother was implying.
"His name is Perseus Jackson." This caused Artemis, Demeter, Hestia, Aphrodite and Athena to be shocked as Poseidon then snarled, "So what if I made a son, you made two Zeus."
Zeus ignored his brother, "Nonetheless, he is still a threat and he has to be handled with."
In that instant Poseidon had his trident in one hand as Zeus got his master bolt and in a flash of speed, Poseidon had his trident near Zeus' throat.
Zeus growled, "What is the meaning of this treachery?" Poseidon then yelled, "This isn't treachery brother. I will not allow you to harm my son or I will burn your daughter's tree and kill that Roman son of yours."
Zeus' eyes were filled with anger as the rest of the Olympians jumped into action and separated the two as Athena then said, "Killing an innocent demigod is simply unjust father no matter what parent he is. We allowed you for too long and we let you kill Hades' children and that was a mistake."
Zeus' eyes softened as Hera asked, "What did you do?" Zeus sighed, "I had the Minotaur chase after the boy." Poseidon then looked at Artemis, "Artemis, please assemble your Hunt and if possible save his mother and Perseus."
Artemis nodded and disappeared in a flash of light as the gods decided to argue. The man from before was smiling, "It's finally time." He then looked to his right and saw a woman's face on the ground as she sneered, "What are you planning?"
He smiled as the sun gave of a vertical scar on his left eye, "Your demise, love." The woman then laughed, "The boy cannot inherit your powers. If it was you then I would be truly afraid since you were 'the one who would destroy the world'."
He smiled, "Just you wait love, when I'm through with him." The face then disappeared, "He will have the power to obliterate the planet."
AN: That is all for this chapter and I hoped you liked it.
About the Aphrodite, look I get it that she's the goddess of sexuality, love and beauty but it doesn't mean that she has to be in most Percy Jackson stories a bad person or instantly a slut. I have friends who are girls who are like that and I don't judge them.
I mean the reason why I believe in writing is that people can change a character's personality and expound it not make it fucking predictable so to all those writers. I call you hella cheap.
Another thing before I go is that if you don't like my writing, that's ok. I write differently than others and that should be respected. Also check out the story that inspired me to do this, The Destiny of Perseus Jackson, it's fucking awesome.
Anyways I will see you all later.