Disclaimer: I do not own PJO or HoO. Those rights belong to Rick Riordan.
So this will be a Pertemis story, but will start out fairly cliched. Will it be better? Yes, all I require is a bit of patience.
Let's get this on!
Percy was grinning. It had been a grueling ordeal to gain Athena's favor. Hell, he even had to redo ALL of The Labors of Heracles while carrying around a drunk Dionysus and a clingy Aphrodite. It was all worth it. Tonight, he could propose to Annabeth.
As he walked back to camp, he noticed that everyone was greeting him warmly except for Annabeth, who was missing. "Hey Katie," he asked. "Where's Wise Girl?"
Katie gulped. "Um, Percy, you might not want to know."
"Why, what could possibly be so bad that I-" Percy cut himself off when he saw Annabeth walking to the front of the camp while kissing some cheap son-of-a-whore (i.e. Son of Aphrodite). The two stopped when they saw Percy.
Percy dropped to his knees and screamed out to the sky, "I HAVE REDONE ALL OF HERACLE'S LABORS, CARRIED A DRUNKEN DIONYSUS FOR THOUSANDS OF MILES, RESISTED AN INFINISIMAL AMOUNT OF APHRODITE'S TEMPTATIONS, ALL TO GET ATHENA'S APPROVAL AND NOW THIS?!" He then turned to the ground. "I was hospitalized for nearly a year after beating Ladon, just to get Athena those stupid Golden Apples. I can't believe that all my determination was wasted. Maybe I should just go, seeing that you don't need me anymore." Percy then threw the engagement ring, which was nearly 124 karats of gold, diamond, and other jewels at the ground. It had cost him nearly 2 months of slave labor to Hephaestus. He then walked away with silent tears flowing down his face.
Everyone was shocked at this gesture. The worst part was, Annabeth and that dick just kept on kissing as if nothing happened.
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When Percy arrived at New York, he went straight to his mom's apartment. He was confused as to why there was police tape everywhere. To his horror, she and Paul were murdered. There was no other evidence to point out who did it. Tears flowing freely, he went for Mt. Olympus.
When Percy arrived at Olympus, Zeus was shocked that Percy was so sad, as Percy's normally cheerful demeanor was quite virile. He immediately called for a council meeting.
Soon, all the Olympians were gathered there. Zeus asked him what was wrong. Percy couldn't bring himself to relive through the experience again, so Apollo was forced to reveal the truth.
When Apollo finished, all the gods were shocked. Athena looked at the floor guiltily, as it was her fault that Percy hadn't kept in touch with Annabeth for nearly 2 years (which makes him 18 in this story). Poseidon couldn't bear to see Sally get hurt and just cried over her death. Aphrodite was conflicted. She was happy that Percy was now for grabs, but she had been supporting Percabeth for a while now. A sudden fear struck her as she realized that Percy might not be able to love again.
"Well, Percy," said Zeus. " I am truly sorry that this happened to you. However, the Ancient Laws forbid us from interfering with mortal business like this." He then looked at the ground with true sorrow.
Percy sighed. "It is alright, my lord. I just needed to get the weight off my chest. Perhaps things will be better when I return to camp."
-time skip 2 weeks-
It had been two weeks since Percy met with the Olympians and things have only gotten worse. The Son of Aphrodite, aptly named Cain, had turned his friends against him. In fact, the only people at camp who didn't completely disregard him or hate him were Katie, the Stoll brothers, Clarisse, Chris, Grover, and Chiron. Even Dionysus felt bad for the poor boy, as he knew that betrayal could tear a Son of Poseidon apart.
Then the breaking point arrived one day. Percy was just playing with Mrs. O'leary when Poseidon arrived with an angry look on his face.
Percy was confused. "Dad, what happened."
"Oh nothing. It's just that my scouts have reported that YOU HAVE BEEN HITTING ON AMPHITRITE! What the Hades, Percy!" What Percy and Poseidon didn't know was that his "scouts" were actually spies from Oceanus's army, sent to tear the one true Guardian of Olympus from under their feet.
"Dad, I-"
"Enough, Perseus. I am ashamed that you are my son. I, Poseidon, God of the Seas, Earthquakes, and Equines, sever my blood connection with Perseus Jackson, twice time saviour of Olympus. I knew you were fallen, but I didn't think you could fall so far, Perseus! Goodbye, as I need to talk to my wife." Poseidon spat out before going away.
Percy fell on his knees. One fall after another. He began to cry, as all this was too much for him.
Unbeknownst to all, Cain was watching with a dark grin on his face. He was actually a spy for th Orythric army and knew that his mission to shatter Perseus had finally worked.
Percy composed himself and ran to Olympus. If his dad didn't want to see him again, so be it.
-Olympus-
Percy had ran in and demanded a council. Zeus was slightly annoyed at being told like this but shut himself up when he saw Perseus's face.
Soon, the Olympians bar Poseidon were there. "What is it, Perseus?' grumbled Zeus.
Percy took a deep breath. "I have come to die."
Everyone was stunned at his request. Then Apollo laughed nervously. "H-Hey Percy, you're joking, right?"
Percy shook his head. "No, YOU above all should know what the problem is." Apollo frowned and looked into his memories. What he saw angered him so much that the room began to glow harshly.
Athena was worried. "What did you see, Apollo?"
Apollo bitterly said, "He lost almost all his friends to that disgusting spawn of Aphrodite, Cain. What is more, his dad severed their blood connection after accusing Percy that he flirted with Amphitrite, which he never did."
All the other Olympians were shocked at this. "B-But you can't die!" cried Aphrodite. "You are too hot to die! I mean come on, just get a new girlfriend or something (preferably me)!" As Percy did his trials, he had become more fit, able to bench press approximately half a ton of solid stone. He had also gotten more well-defined muscles, which Aphrodite secretly drooled at every night.
Percy shook his head sadly. "Aphrodite, I'm not sure if I can even love again after all this has happened."
Zeus pondered for a second. It was great that his brother now gave up the most powerful warrior that Olympus had to offer, bur if Perseus died then they would be in serious trouble.
"Perseus, if one of us chose to adopt you, would you remain in the mortal world?"
Percy thought about it. "I guess, but who will do it?" He sweat dropped as he saw virtually everyone in the Council raise their hand.
"...Okay, how about this. You will race to see who will claim me first. Ready, set, go!" The gods instantly tried to claim him.
What shocked them the most was that there were two symbols above his head, Hera's and Hestia's. The two instantly looked at each other, worried. They both wanted to help Percy but he couldn't have two moms, right?
Hera found a solution. "Hestia, what if he became your Champion instead of your son. After all, you did promise not to have kids."
Hestia smiled. "Thank you, sister. Percy, do you accept?" She and Hera were secretly hoping for a yes.
Percy smiled faintly. "Thank you Lady Hera and Lady Hestia. I accept gratefully."
Everyone breathed out a sigh of relief.
Hera then realized something. "Percy, now that you are my son, you can control Ladon. You can also sense TRUE love, unlike a certain upstart Goddess of Prostitutes."
Hestia chuckled. "Percy, as my Champion, you can now summon homemade food, as well as control fire." She then caused Percy to glow white.
When the glow stopped, they were amazeed by his new look. He appeared to have sea green and hazel eyes. The hazel eye would glow like Greek Fire while the hazel eye glowed red fire.
Hades then spoke up. "Percy, I never got to truly thank you for restoring my throne. For that, I give you my blessing as well."
Perfcy began to glow again. There was no noticeable change, however.
Hades cleared his throat. "Anyways, you can now wield Stygian Iron without suffering the consequences. You can also use the powers of the earth to a certain extent. In fact, here is a little gift from me." Hades then summoned up a scythe of Stygian Iron. He then said. "Perseus, I know that you may not know how to use this, but a scythe is a versatile and effective weapon."
Percy swallowed his throat. "T-Thank you, Uncle."
Then, the strangest thing happened. Thanatos flashed in, shocking everyone.
"Why are you here, Thanatos? If you are here for Percy, we won't let you take him without a fight!" Zeus thundered. All the other Olympians voiced their agreements.
Thanatos rolled his eyes. "Relax, Zeus. I am only here to apologize to Percy about what happened to his parents. I am also here to ask you something. Percy, do you remember the boy you saved about a week ago?"
Percy remembered. The boy was 10 years old, and was rescued from a pack of Hellhounds.
"Yes, Lord Thanatos?"
"That boy was my son. To show my thanks, you now have my blessing."
The gods couldn't choose which was more believeable, the fact that Thanatos had a kid or the fact that Percy had his blessing.
When Percy returned to normal, he felt the gods' eyes widen at his sight.
Thanatos smiled. "Perseus Jackson, you can now wield your scythe with ease. You also have wings of adamantium, like me now."
Percy's eyes widened as he saw the wings. "HOLY SHIT, I HAVE WINGS!"
Hera ran over and smacked him. "Watch your language, Percy." she scolded.
Percy pouted. "Sorry, mom."
The other Olympians also gave their blessings:
Dionysus allowed him to not get drunk, EVER.
Zeus gave him permission to fly without getting blasted, as he was technically Zeus's son now.
Ares gave him the ability to perfectly master his weapons.
Hephaestus refined his fire powers.
Apollo gave him the ability to play music and improved his archery from breaking-the-laws-of-physics to just really terrible.
Demeter refined his food powers.
Soon, the only ones who had not blessed Percy yet were Artemis and Aphrodite.
Aphrodite squeeled. "My turn!"
Percy's eyes widened in horror. "N-NO-" It was too late, as he was engulfed in a cloud of pink perfume. What emerged from the cloud shocked everyone.
He was now about 6' 4, and his muscles stood out more visibly. He was also dressed in a trench coat (think of the Organization XIII from Kingdom Hearts) with the hood down. His features were nearly flawless, aside from his mismatched eyes that somehow complimented his look even more. There were slits to allow the wings to go through. He was a total badass.
He looked almost like Thanatos's twin, only more warmer and more fit. Aphrodite knew that he was hot but she couldn't believe that he could look like THIS. She began drooling and plotting how she could get him into bed with her.
Artemis then cleared her throat. "Percy, unfortunately as you are a male, I cannot give you my blessing."
Percy nodded. "It is alright, seeing that you have your views of males written in stone. Besides, I don't think that I could handle all these powers at once. Which reminds me. I, Perseus Jackson, Son of Hera, Champion of Hestia, Saviour of Olympus, swear by the River Styx to serve faithfully forever under Mt. Olympus." Thunder rolled, sealing the deal.
The gods were shocked. Percy had pretty much voluntarily pledged himself to serve Olympus until the end of his days. Hera and Hestia had tears in their eyes with admirement.
Suddenly Zeus spoke up. "Now, we must deal with the matter of the Hunters of Artemis."
Percy was confused. "What is the matter with the Hunters?"
Zeus sighed. "They were attacked about a week ago."
Percy growled in anger and soon the sheer power of his aura began pushing down the Olympians. Hera quickly rushed forward and hugged him, in order to prevent a dangerous accident from happening.
"Why was I not notified of this? As protector of Olympus, it is my duty to deliver judgement to those that dare oppose Olympus." growled Percy.
Zeus began stammering. "Um..well...you see...alright fine, it was amphibious Oceanians. Oceanus is on the loose and attacked the hunters, who were severely injured from the attack."
Percy nodded. 'Quick question, how young was the smallest one?"
Zeus was confused. "About 6, why?"
Percy snarled with fury. "Just needed that extra motivation to slaughter them all." He then promptly left the scene.
The gods stared at each other in wonder and fear, even Thanatos. All they knew was that they had unleashed the fury of Olympus on that damned Oceanian army.
And that wraps up my attempt at a Pertemis story! Please review, and I will update when I can.