Greetings everyone! Here's a new story I imagined. Hope you'll enjoy it. I still not have decided about the couples in this one. I'm open to all propositions about couples, be it M/M or F/M, or even M/M/M or M/F/M (No M/F/F).
August 19, 1993
Neptune POV
"Never again! Go, go away, you and this demon! I don't to hear about monster and gods anymore!" Yelled Sally Jackson from her hospital bed in New York. I, who was so happy, so happy to have a child again, here was the woman for whom I had developed feelings hating me.
I never really understood why she changed. At first I met her on the beach in Montauk and it was all right. It was love at first sight, and soon we started a relationship. But when she found out she was pregnant, she changed. She blamed me for ruining her future, condemning her to a life of misery, yet I offered her money, but she said it was not enough. In the end, we came to an agreement. After the delivery, I would take our son and go away. My son ... Perseus Jackson. It's probably the only thing I managed to get from her, a family name for my son, knowing that I do not have one, being a god.
I moved away from my ex love, with my son in my arms. As I pondered what I was going to do, my little boy opened his eyes, and that's when I saw that captivating color, a splendid blue-green, perfectly representing the ionic sea. I was immediately hypnotized by the eyes of my son, and it was then that I made the promise that, no matter what, I would do everything to protect my son. I felt a presence behind me, and when I turned, I saw my son, Triton with a sad looking face.
I still remember when I announced my relationship with Sally at Triton. He had not taken it well at all, and was even very angry. However, he ended up forgiving me, noticing that after decades of sadness, I was finally happy, especially to have a son again. We had to announce the news together to Salacia, and astonishing as it may be, she took the news rather well. It was also she who comforted me when I discovered the radical change of Sally. Thus we decided that she would be considered the direct mother of Perseus, since Sally refused this role.
Triton put his hand on my shoulder, and together we teleported to Atlantis, where no other god would know for my son. We appeared in the Throne Room, where my wife sat on her throne, surely waiting for us.
"My king, here you are finally back. Said Salacia.
-Indeed, and as you can see, my dear, I am not alone. I answered.
-I see it. Can I?" Salacia asked, reaching out to Perseus, whom I confided immediately. Soon, she hugged him gently. It was then that Triton cleared her throat.
"Father, although I approve of my little brother being here, it is unfortunately against the ancient laws. Would not it be dangerous to keep him here? Exclaims my son.
-He is right, my love. Although I would gladly keep Perseus here, it's against the ancient laws, and I do not think it's a great idea to upset the Fates. And then, maybe that child will be the one of the prophecy? Salacia added, gently caressing Perseus' head.
-Hm ... I may have a solution. I replied then.
-Oh, really? Asked Triton, wide-eyed.
-Hehehe ... my son, should I remind you that the laws clearly state that a god cannot raise his own child? These laws do not prohibit a god from raising a child who is not his.
-I see ... And who do you suggest for this task, father? My son asked me.
-Perseus being Roman, I think there is no better than Lupa to raise him. Nothing will prevent you and Salacia from visiting him, and I am sure that I will be able to visit from time to time. I said.
-Excellent idea, my love, but who tell you that Lupa will accept? Asked my wife.
-It's very simple, we will propose to Lupa to adopt him, in a way. Just as she did for Romulus and Remus, and finally, we will make her understand that she will have the opportunity to raise the future leader of Rome." I finally announced, while my son and my wife smiled at me before nodding. So our plan was perfect. This is how I took my son before teleporting directly to California at the House of Wolves.
\Break/
Third POV
Neptune appeared in front of the House of wolves, attracting the shocked looks of the pack and Lupa.
"Lord Neptune, it's a great honor to see you. How may I help you? Lupa asked, before bowing.
-Lupa! I came to ask you a favor. Then began Neptune.
-What is it? The goddess-wolf asked suspiciously while watching the bundle in the arms of the god of the seas.
-I present to you my son, Perseus Jackson, a demi-god. As you must know, Jupiter, Pluto and I had made a pact to have no more children, but Jupiter in its Greek and then Roman form broke it, twice, so I considered this pact invalid. I had this child, which I really care about, but unfortunately, his mother abandoned him. This is how I come to ask you to raise him in my place, the ancient laws forbidding me to do it myself, although Triton and Salacia would also like to raise him. Neptune explained, while revealing his son to the goddess.
-And why should I accept? I have nothing to gain, and Jupiter will surely be angry when he learns about it. Lupa asked.
-Lupa, if you accept it, you will become Perseus' adopted mother, just as Salacia is. You'll be able to raise him just as you raised Romulus and Remus, and train him to become the future leader of Rome. Do not you think it would be a great opportunity? You will be able to raise the future emperor of Rome, who will lead the Romans to a new golden age. Said Neptune.
-Emperor? Don't you think you're exaggerating Neptune? Lupa asked, stunned by the god's proposal.
-And why not? I am not respected by the Romans, just like my son, Triton, and my wife, Salacia. Perseus is the perfect candidate to restore our image, and by becoming emperor, he can ensure the respect of the Romans towards my family. It is time for the Romans to respect us again, and if for that, we must create a new empire, the Alea Jacta Est.
-Well ... I accept, I will raise him as my son. I guess you plan to visit from time to time?
- Indeed, as well as my wife and Triton. We will make sure that Perseus is ready for the future." Neptune finally answered, while handing the child to the goddess-wolf who, for the occasion, resumed her human form, that of a beautiful woman measuring 1m75, with long jet-black hair, eyes of a deep blue and dressed in a long white toga. When she caught the child, he started to cry, completely hungry. She did not waste time and fed him with her breast, making the god of the sea blush.
Neither of them noticed the goddess watching them, Venus. She decided to make an appearance and teleported directly to Neptune, making him jump.
"Venus! What are you doing here? Asked the god worried, ready to protect his son, while Lupa stepped back.
-My dear, I'm not here to get you into trouble. No, I'm here because I have the feeling that your son will play an important role. Replied the goddess of love, as she watched Perseus with a mysterious look.
-How does this explain your presence? Lupa asked, as she jarred Perseus jealously against his chest, the latter ignoring what was happening around him.
-It's very simple, Lupa, I decided to make Perseus my champion!" Announced Venus, raising her arms in the air, as if expecting applause.
Lupa and Neptune were completely stunned by the announcement of the goddess of love. Never before had she had a champion, and now she had decided to make Perseus her champion, when he was just a baby. Their stupor must betray themselves on their faces, for the goddess of love exploded with laughter.
"Venus, are you serious? Stuttered Neptune.
-Absolutely, Neptune. I really decided to make Perseus my champion, giving him my blessing.
-What will he gain from it? Asked the wolf-goddess suspiciously.
-Very simple, first of all, it will give him the same benefits that my children have. Thus, Perseus will always be clean, smell good, and will obviously have a pronounced taste for fashion. In addition, he will be physically very attractive, which will give him a lot of charisma. But it does not stop there, no. Indeed, he will be immune to charmspeak, and will be able to charmspeak his opponents. I understood very well that you intended to make him a leader, an emperor, and I can assure you that being able to charm his opponents will be an advantage, Neptune. Imagine what he will be able to do with my blessing, able to control the Senate with ease. And then, there is one last advantage ... answered the goddess.
-What is this advantage? Neptune asked, still in shock by Venus' proposal.
-Very simple, if he becomes my champion, the children and descendants of Mars will be on his side, which will ensure a certain advantage, since Mars was the father of Romulus and Remus, and one of the favorite gods of the Romans. Venus added, smirking, knowing full well that she had won.
-Very well, you won." Neptune finally said, gesturing for Lupa to bring the child to Venus, whom she embraced with enthusiasm. It was then that she began to speak in Latin.
"Quod iste puer accipere benedictionem meam. Me Venerem Venus deam amoris et forma in Perseo se habet sicut Asseverare champion."(Google translation, so do not even try to translate that, it will surely be despicable) (translation: May this child receive my blessing. I, Venus, goddess of love and beauty, solemnly declare Perseus here as my champion. )
At these words, Perseus was covered with a pink halo which eventually disappeared. No change was visible on the child, except perhaps his perfect cleanliness. Venus handed the child to Lupa.
"It is done. Perseus is now my champion, and I will visit when I can. With that, I have to go, I have an appointment with Ares in my Greek form." The goddess said before disappearing in a pink cloud that let out a rose-like smell.
Neptune decided not to linger any further, fearing that other gods would notice his presence, and left after laying a last kiss on his son's forehead, leaving behind him the goddess-wolf and her pack. She watched the child carefully in her arms.
"Perseus ... I feel that you will make great changes, and lead Rome to a new golden Age."
