This story is about how Percy is soooo modest and humble. He'll get cheated on and go into a depression and will gain ultimate powers to save the world. He'll get wings and buff and everyone knows Zeus is going to be a jerk about this, and to keep Percy on the down-low in the hunt with Artemis, who will fall in love with him-
Oh, wait; am I beating a dead horse? Sorry, let's flip the record, and bring back originality.
Starting at the final battle of the giants.
Percy
Wiping away a bead of sweat, I turned back toward Polybotes, I saw him being blasted by Poseidon. This was crazy. Here we were fighting a guy who I had already killed but had been brought back by Gaea. She had raised all of her sons for this battle. And unfortunately, they all came back with a vengeance.
Take Polybotes for example. He's brought forth more snakes then we could handle, and poisoned all the water in sight. It was a battle of strength, which a giant tended to have a lot more of. Looking around, the battle scenario wasn't much better with the others.
Ephialtes and Otis were actually at a standstill with the Mr. D, who would entangle their feet and jab at them with a spear. He finally stopped and called on Jason, who was nearby, fighting with Jupiter against Porphyrion. Jason turned, knowing what to do, and blasted the duo with a big jolt of electricity before Dionysus speared them both to death.
I turned back to Polybotes, who had his staff clashed with dad's trident. Dad blasted his staff in half before impaling Polybotes. I ran towards the scenario, dodging around acid-spitting snakes, and made a mighty leap with riptide, impaling the side of the giant's abdomen, surely piercing his heart. His eyes grew gold before disintegrating into a pile of golden dust.
The battle with Porphyrion had turned around, as Mr. D had started helping and subdued the Giant King long enough for both Jupiter and Jason to deal killing blows.
Hades, Nico (the Parthenos having been erected at Camp Half-Blood, and peace having been restored), and Hazel all sat to the side, catching their breath. It was pretty easy, but very draining, their strategy was. Shadow-traveling to Alcyoneus's shadow and stabbing from behind. Their eyes met our gaze, a mutual agreement settling before we charged the other giants.
Enceladus didn't stand a chance. It was a battle of wits between him and two of the biggest masterminds I have ever seen. Athena used a bow, which I wasn't expecting, but it did the trick, for Annabeth could just slip on her Yankee's hat and come from behind. The giant was in dire conditions, trying to find which way to attack. He swung his spear around trying to hit something, but he just couldn't find her.
It came too quickly for anyone to do anything about it.
As the explosion cleared, Enceladus was on the ground in a pool of ichor, before disappearing. We looked around to find Jupiter with his master bolt aimed in the direction of the fallen giant.
"Way to go, dad!" Jason said before charging towards the rest of the battle, closely followed by us. Jupiter stood smugly there for a moment before gaining his senses and following.
Artemis
Gration wasn't the problem. His shield was.
He had a gigantic piece of infused metals of all earthen sorts, and my arrows just weren't getting through. If I got close enough to use my knives, he would surely incapacitate me.
Out of nowhere, a gigantic beam flies into Gration's shield and shatters it. I look back to see Poseidon's trident smoking in my direction. I give a nod of appreciation before sending a tri-shot into the dazed giant's chest. Needing a demigod's help, I searched around, but could only find Percy.
Fine, the boy will have to do.
"Percy! I require assistance!" I shouted over the sounds of the battlefield. He looked my way, and nodded before sprinting towards me. Right when it looked like we might collide, he made a massive jump over me, before landing with an impaling strike to Gration.
With that threat out of the way, I examined the battlefield. Ares had just impaled Damasen before a gigantic dragon, Frank, pounced the giant and swung him high in the air, before morphing back into human and joining his father. Ares pounded his fist into the earth, causing a huge spike to form where Damasen would land. In the end, inevitably, the giant met his fate.
Clytius was on fire. Literally.
He was scorched all over and his hair was still ablaze. He swung a broadsword wildly, seemingly horribly inaccurate. Then it happened.
The sword swung in just the right way, and amputated the right arm of the Valdez boy- Leo, who was trying to take on the giant.
A bellow of pure rage came from Hephaestus, who was taking a breather after beating Mimas. The engineer pulled out a crossbow and fired it at Clytius, where the bullet stuck for a few moments before blowing Clytius back several hundred feet. Hephaestus then pulled out another contraption, before pressing a button.
Now I've heard about vacuum cleaners, but have never had purpose for them, living in nature. But if there was a contest to see who had the best vacuum, Hephaestus would win by a landslide.
Somehow, through the distance, the god of the forge drew Clytius closer, before demanding Hazel, who was closest, to kill him.
"With pleasure," she said before decapitating the giant. From there, the battle met a quick end.
The only two giants left crumbled under the combined forces of everybody there, except for Leo.
We rushed over to the fallen demigod, whose blood was flooding from his arm. Hephaestus had bandaged the arm well, but even the bandages got soaked.
"Dad, tell me I'm going to make it," Leo said before shivering in pain.
"Of course you are, son. APOLLO!" Hephaestus ordered. My brother was let through before sitting down next to Leo. He began to murmur something in Ancient Greek. Before long, Leo began to look better and the blood seemed to stop flowing.
"Now, I can't get your arm back, but I did heal it," my brother said with a seriousness he very seldom reaches, "Now get some rest."
Leo didn't need any more incentive and nodded off.
Percy
Something was off. That had been way too easy. Where was Gaea?
That question was answered shortly, for the ground started to shake. I thought I heard the bushes rustling, but it was her talking.
You have done well. But do tell me. How do you expect to beat me? Gaea's voice sounded clear now, like she had woken up.
How do you expect to beat what is all around you? At this point, earthy tendrils shot out and began to wrap around everyone. We tried to resist, but they were too strong.
Do you wish to put me back to sleep?! Not even with all of Hecate's sleeping potions, could you do this! I am unstoppable, with no greater power than I!
At this point, the grip of the earth began to tighten. I thought about how this would end. I thought about my dreams of living with Annabeth in New Rome. I thought about Gaea's final words…
'No greater power than I'…..
That's it!
It was stupid, no doubt. Downright hopeless, but I had to try, or all efforts will have been in vain.
CHAOS! I mentally shouted out. I had heard of the dark place below Nyx's lair. The pit below the pit. The maker of all.
Chaos, I don't care how you can help, just help!
I was foolish to ask for help, but all I knew was escape was mandatory, and my ribs were cracking.
A dark color that seemed to have a negative color scheme settled over.
Perseus Jackson, son of Poseidon, you call me here in hopes of help, but what can you offer?
The voice was an inhale that was hardly audible. I looked around to see the others frozen.
"What do you need?" I asked the Creator.
Need? I'm the creator of all. What would I ever need that I couldn't make? It's what I WANT, that we're going to discuss.
How about a bit of labor? I give you the means necessary to defeat Gaea, but you have to find out how to use it.
"If it means saving my friends and family, I shall take the burden," I responded.
Very well…
A few seconds pass and suddenly, my vision returns to normal, and so does the pain. I reach into my brain and look around for the power. I thought over it; what would be the only thing available to do to a being that was created with no bane?
Then it hit me. You un-create them. My senses kicked into overdrive, my vision went black before clearing up, revealing all of us to be on the ground.
I was about to stand up, when suddenly, the area went negative.
Very well done. Now, I shall let you keep this ability, but if I find you have abused it, then you too shall be erased.
"But what counts as abusing? What are my constrictions?"
You can only un-create beings with bad intentions in mind. On a second note, I shall also give you the ability read peoples' mind, so you make the right choice. Beware, you can tell people about this, but I can't guarantee they'll take it kindly.
The scenery returned to normal; everyone was getting up, looking around confusedly.
"What happened?!" bellowed Zeus, recently switched. Anger seemed to swell off of him in rolls; it made me want to punch someone.
I'll have to work on controlling my own emotions.
"Who did this?" I heard Athena question.
Should I tell them or not?
….
Yeah, it's easier.
"I did it." I said, with a determination. Everyone looked at me with confusion, wonder, and some with disbelief.
"How would you have done it?" Zeus asked, facing my direction. Poseidon looked wearily over at his brother, then in my direction.
"I was granted a power, the power to un-create beings." I replied. Zeus looked understanding, knowing that anything could happen, but he wanted to know more.
"And who could possibly be powerful enough to grant you such power?" He said, nearing me. I could feel it. He didn't know what to believe.
"Chaos."
As soon as the name was said, I felt alarm bells go off in everyone's head. They believed me.
"I, strangely enough, believe you. But how did you acquire the ability to actually speak to Chaos. You'd have to have had a connection with the void to be heard," he declared. It suddenly made sense.
"When I was down in Tartarus, we had to shroud ourselves in Death Mist to survive. I guess apart of that stayed with us," I said, casting a glance at Annabeth, who looked in shock, as if she had just come to a revelation.
"Fair enough. We will discuss this later." Zeus said solemnly. He then motioned for everyone to grab a demigod and teleport them back to Olympus. I met gaze with the closest Olympian.
Artemis
I met Percy's eyes after Zeus's closing statements. The demigod gave me a suggestive glance, to which I nodded, holding out my hand. He seemed unsure of how to grab my hand without seeming too wimpy or brash. I chuckled before grasping his hand and flashing.
In a second, we had arrived at Mount Olympus. I looked over at Percy, who seemed a bit dazed and off-balance. He finally seemed back to normal, and stood waiting for the rest, forgetting his hand was holding mine. I cleared my throat and tugged at my hand. He seemed to get the gesture and removed his hand, awkwardly apologizing.
Finally, the group had completely arrived at Olympus. We Olympians sat in our thrones while chairs were conjured up for the demigods. Everyone seemed worn out, and no one wanted to do anything but rest at the moment. Zeus prepped himself to speak, clearing his throat.
Percy
I sat in my chair, Annabeth to my right, her hand in mine. We had finally won, heavily scathed, and never to be the same again.
"Alas, my fellow beings. We have prevailed," Zeus began, "Today, we meet as equals, powers and mortality aside. This battle has truly come to show that no matter how great we think or might be, we are all beings. Beings that have, against multiple odds, have prevailed.
"No god alone, or demigod alone can say this would have been possible without each other. For once, I have realized this. That on this day, we are equal!"
Much applause followed the god king's statements.
"Now, well aware rewards and celebration are much needed, so is sleep and rejuvenation. So, it is with that in mind that I dismiss us for the night, and we will meet again five days from now. Both camps are invited. Dismissed!" Zeus finished, and with that, flashed away.
I relaxed in my chair, before looking over at Annabeth, who met my gaze. We shared a smile before I leaned over to kiss her. I read her mind, and she was thinking the same thing I was.
Sleep.
So with that in mind, I grabbed her hand, making my way to the door, then to the elevator door, and finally to the city streets. I made a mental note to visit mom and Paul sometime soon.
…
Departing the taxi, I looked over to Annabeth and asked, "You ready to return, after all this time?"
She smiled for a few seconds, looking around, before returning her vision to me.
"Yes, I do believe I am."
3rd Person
A guard petitioned outside the hills to Camp Half-Blood, had seen the taxi arrive. The guard had assumed it was but a newcomer. When the door opened and out came Annabeth Chase, followed by Percy Jackson, the sentinel stood in shock before turning and running into Camp Half-Blood yelling,
"Percy Jackson and Annabeth Chase have returned!"
The demigod masses heard the news, and moved towards the entry hill. The guar had arrived at the big house where a frantic Chiron came out and caught the boy by the arms.
"What is the matter, son?" asked the elderly centaur.
"Percy and Annabeth are back," the boy replied. A smile lit up Chiron's face before heaving the boy atop his back and galloping for the hills.
Percy
I probably should have been expecting a welcoming party upon returning. What I wasn't expecting was what seemed to be the entire camp cheering as soon as we crossed the pine tree. Never had I ever felt so welcomed anywhere.
I proceeded down the hill into the mob of demigods. While walking through them, I heard various things:
"Hey punk, glad you're back!"
"Thanks to you, my parents claimed me!"
"Missed ya Perce!"
Etc…
You get the gist. Thanks was all I could say. Literally. Like, that's all I said, even if it sounded stupid.
"Can you sign my forehead?"
"Thanks,"
But yeah, I was happy to say the least when I finally arrived in my cabin…
What a day!
Jason
This is horse-crap!
I arrived shortly after Percy and Annabeth, to get into camp a few seconds later. I heard the cheers several feet off. So naturally, I assumed they were gonna cheer us all on; but no, they were all focused on Percy this, Percy that, Percy RAHHHHHHHHHH!
They didn't even cast a glance my way. I was getting tired of Percy.
First, I arrive in a camp that absolutely adored Percy, but didn't see my potential. Next, he earns my camp's favor, becomes Praetor in a week, where it took me months, possibly years. Then, he shoves his multiple powers in my face. Why didn't I receive as much power as PERCY did?! Finally, this?!
He was going to pay.
However, I knew I stood no chance against Percy in a sword fight. I wanted to hurt him! Badly!
….
I had an idea.
Annabeth
I had just finished telling the story to yet another sibling, when suddenly, I heard another knock at the door.
I went to the door, and was surprised to see Jason.
"Hey, Jason, whatcha need?" I asked him. He gave me a nervous smile before asking for some privacy. I agreed and went outside, where I noticed dozens milling around, soaking in the night air. Jason and I agreed to go to a wooded, secluded area.
"So Jason, what's going on?" I asked, arriving and turning, only to be met with an imperial gold sword through the gut.
My eyes went red as pain coursed through my body.
"Your boyfriend is. I'm sick of him. I know any other way, he'd beat me. But this way, I have the emotional advantage."
I cried. How could anyone be so cruel?
"How could you? I helped you through everything I could." I finished, my vision now fading. He mumbled a few words I couldn't understand.
I'm sorry Percy…
Percy
I awoke early in the morning, and decided to visit my wise girl. I snuck out of the cabin, looked around, and was surprised to see a fire with a girl lying down next to it.
I should probably make sure they're cool unless we get caught.
I slowly approached what I saw to be a girl, in the oddest beach-ware: jeans and an orange t-shirt. Blonde hair tied in a pony-tail,
It was Annabeth.
"Well hello there, wise girl." I said. She didn't respond.
"Hello?" I asked.
I rushed over to her, and flipped her over.
.
.
.
"AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" I screamed at the sight.
"No, not you, not you!" I said trying to heal her by tracing aqua energy from the lake. It wasn't doing anything.
"No! Annabeth! NOO!" I screamed. I heard thunder overhead. A small storm was accumulating. The tide was growing restless.
"CHIRON! CHIRON!" I screamed in the direction of the big house. After a few seconds, the door burst open, before Chiron looked my way, and started galloping.
"CHIRON! SOMEONE KILLED ANNABETH!" I screamed my heart shattering. The old centaur's face paled as he neared. He hollered up into the sky, demanding the gods be here now!
After brief seconds, the gods appeared, looking cranky, and then paling at the site in front of them.
"NO! NOT MY DUAGHTER!" Athena screamed, running towards the corpse.
"Apollo, is there anything you can do?!" Chiron asked the sun god franticly. The god focused for a few moments before shaking his head solemnly.
"No! NO! NO!" I screamed, pounding the earth out of pure rage. Seismic waves occurred every time.
"Contain him, Poseidon." Poseidon move my way before touching his hand to my forehead. I felt sleepy.
Time to rest.
Artemis
The site I arrived on was very unsettling. Lying on the ground was the dead body of Annabeth Chase. Then a flow of emotions came from Percy. Seeing him lying there, hoping to bring life back into this girl, wailing in pain, truly almost brought a tear to my eye. Then to see Athena's reaction was too much for me.
For the first time in years, I cried. Poseidon went over to his son, putting him to sleep, before doing the same to Athena.
After this exchange took place, we all stood around somberly. We had to do something before the campers woke up.
"I'll take Percy," Poseidon said picking up his son, "someone else get Athena to her temple, and for gods' sake, what are we going to do about Annabeth?" the sea god asked, gesturing toward the deceased girl.
"Annabeth…. No….. Don't go…" Percy murmured, looking restless. Even the tides seemed to be getting out of hand.
"We will bury her where her mother sees fit and we'll burn her flag accordingly," Zeus said, waving the dead body into hiding.
"What of Percy's whereabouts? He's going to want vengeance."
Hermes before unspoken now spoke up.
"You pose a good point."
"Poseidon, can he stay with you for a while?" Zeus asked the god of the sea. Poseidon thought about it for a moment, before shaking his head.
"We're under constant attacks until the monsters figure out Gaea's dead. He'll be foolish in battle. Added, Triton and Amphitrite will make his stay a living hell," he said with sadness in his voice.
"The hunt can look after him for a while, until he recovers," I said, wishing I could take it back.
"Would you protect him if he is too brash in battles? And can you please tell your hunt to go easy on him?" Poseidon asked, hope apparent in his eyes.
"I shall try."
THE END
Well guys, I finally got around to reading the House of Hades, and have made a story with it.
I hope you like this original swing on Pertemis, other than all of those Everlasting Promises rip-offs, and my somewhat skilled way with the English language.
Anyways, the Prince signing out.