Previously on Servants of Helix:
- Through pleasure torture, Percy gets Nebula to divulge how Artemis was taken
- Anarchiam is released by Helix to distract Chaos while Gaea & Kronos speak with Percy
- Order's torture of Artemis enters a new stage
- Percy informs the Olympian Council of Artemis' kidnapping
- Nyx agrees to help Gaea & Kronos with Percy
Now, Draco gives to you, Chapter 2 of Servants: The Return of the Defeated!
Percy flashes in at the edge of the Hunt's campsite to not provoke an attack. As he walks into camp, he tried to think of the best way to break the news of Artemis' kidnapping to them without causing chaos. Haha. Made a small joke. Percy chuckles to himself.
"What's so funny, Fish Breath?" Percy stops and turns to see Thalia standing there hold 3 rabbits she caught. Percy smiles seeing his cousin. He remembers that she may end up becoming another Mate. He quickly shifts his gaze when he realizes that he had been staring at her Hunter body.
"Oh, nothing. Just made myself chuckle at something stupid, Lightning Face." Thalia smirks at Percy's new name for her. Percy walks up to her while she drops the rabbits to the ground, wrapping her in a tight hug.
"I missed you, cousin." He could feel Thalia smile and blush at his comment, which just makes him give her a tight squeeze. As he releases her, he takes a deep breath. No sense in trying to put this off.
"Can you gather the Hunt in the center of camp? I need to deliver some news from Olympus." Thalia was about to question him but when she meets his eyes, she knows this is not a request from her cousin but an order from a God. Thalia merely nods, grabs the rabbits and walks around the edge of camp to gather the Hunt.
Percy walks to the center was a raging fire has been expertly tended to. He smiles knowing exactly who did it. Thank you Hestia for your comfort. He sees the fire flick in a way that shows him that Hestia heard him and she is there if needed. Percy reflects that Hestia has started to become a big sister to him as he does not have any living siblings.
Percy lifts his head up to see the 20 or so Hunters begin the gather around the hearth. Preparing himself, he begins.
"Good morning, Hunters. Now, you all are probably wondering what I called you here for. All I ask is that you let me finish before you interrupt." Looking around, Percy sees all of the Hunters nod in agreement.
"Thank you. This morning, I called an emergency Olympian Council meeting. It was to discuss the kidnapping of your mistress, Artemis." Several of the Hunters gasp. "I discovered that she had been taken a moment too late when her presence was blocked in our Bond. It turns out that Nebula, Chaos & Order's daughter, gave Artemis a bow & arrow medallion under the guise of a gift. When in reality is was a device to flash Artemis to wherever Order wanted. Chaos is interrogating her now to see if she has any additional information. She will be punished for taking Artemis. I swear to it, in front of you girls." Percy takes a breath, knowing that the next part may be harder for them to accept.
"Due to Artemis' kidnapping, Zeus has stated due to his decree a few weeks ago, I will remain in command of the Hunt until her return. Now, I will not change anything that she has done. Thalia will remain your lieutenant. I see myself as more of a caretaker than your new master. Just know this, if you try to challenge my authority, I will respond in kind. Don't forget Hunters, I am still a God." Percy takes a seat on the stump behind him. He feels some energy flow into him from Chaos. Thanks, love.
After a few moments, Thalia stands and walks to stand in front of Percy, who stands up. Thalia gazes into Percy's eyes, who is unable to read her emotions. Suddenly, Percy feels a sting upon his cheek. Did she just slap me?
"Sorry Percy. That was for letting someone take our mistress. You should understand. Now, just know this. We may follow you as our master but I can still kick your ass." Thalia states while finishing with a smirk. She knew that as a god, Percy would nearly destroy her in power but something within her said that Percy would never harm her. Percy turns his head back in shock from the slap but smiles and nods in agreement to her statement.
"Back to work girls. I want this camp in top shape when Artemis returns! I won't have anyone slacking off on my watch." Percy informs the Hunt who quickly get up and return to their duties. When he turns back to his right, Thalia is still standing there.
"Don't you have somewhere to be?" Percy asks Thalia. Thalia's eyes go wide in fear and points to something behind Percy. He notices that the Hunters have stopped what they were doing and begun to draw their bows. Percy turns around to see what could be causing them to take such a defensive position. He senses the woman's power before truly recognizing her.
"Lady Nyx, Primordial of blessed I am to meet your acquantice. May I ask, to what to owe the pleasure of your visit?" Percy decided to be as respectful as possible, not wanting to cause a fight. Percy even gives a slight bow towards her.
Nyx smiles in response to Percy's greeting. Handsome and charming. I must congratulate mother on this catch.
"Hello, Lord Percy, Primordial of the Universe, Titan of Time, God of Tides, Heroes & Demigods among various other titles. I have been approached by two beings who wish to have an audience with you. I am merely here as a peacekeeper. With your permission, I would like to summon them here." Nyx finishes, giving Percy the option to refuse. Percy looks to be in thought for a few moments.
"With my permission, you may." Percy finally states after several minutes.
Nyx nods in thanks and waves her hand. A flash of darkness occurs, as it clears, Percy can see 2 beings standing there that he recognizes immediately. He feels the Hunt raise their bows in unison, awaiting orders to fire from either Percy or Thalia. The man is wearing a fold tunic yet he was transparent. The woman standing next to him was just a beautiful as Nyx but a more earthly beauty than Nyx's darkness. She was wearing a flowing gown that was a mix of different shades of green and brown.
Percy's eyes narrow as he meets the two beings eyes, "Kronos and Gaea."
***Scene Change***
In the dungeons beneath Otieno, Nebula collapses as the chains holding her up are loosened. She passes out in exhaustion, never knowing that her mom was capable of such things. Chaos walks towards her collapsed body, taking a small amount of pleasure in finally making her strong-attitude daughter, lose her will and surrender.
"Aww, my little girl is out cold. Fine, you can rest for a while. I need a break as well. Just know that this is just beginning." Chaos finishes while kneeling near Neb's head. She walks out of her cell, making sure the bars reform and locking the dungeons' main entrance doors.
As she starts approaching the main bedchamber to take a nap, she feels a very powerful being arrive in Otieno's main entrance hall. Who could this be? It can't be Order as she needs Percy to complete the Rite's requirements. It would summon me anyway. She snaps her fingers and flashes directly into the entrance hall.
As she looks around, she sees a woman in a blood red gown admiring the portrait on the wall showing Chaos and Order as young Primordials, before all the drama and tragedy began.
"Who are y-?" Chaos begins to ask as the woman turns around to face her. Her heart stills. It can't be. The woman smiles at the sight of Chaos.
"Hello, Cha, my old friend." The woman says with a huge grin on her face. Suddenly, a huge whoosh hits her as Chaos runs and embraces her in a hug with tears running down her face.
"I have missed you so much. I love you, Ana. Always." Ana smiles, knowing only one person ever called her that just like she is the only one to call her Cha. She quickly returns Chaos' hug. The two almost sisters remain embraced for what seems like an eternity before separating.
"Not that I am not happy to see you but why are you here, Ana? How did you get out of that prison?" Chaos questions her friend while still holding each other's hands.
"Simple answer? Your father, Lord Helix. You know that he put me there for my transgressions and only he could release me. However, from what I hear, your Mate may give your father a run for his money. In addition, I am here to fulfill my pledge as your protector." Ana gently reminds Chaos as she reiterates her prison time and reaffirms her oath. Chaos has a huge smile spread on her face.
"I accept you back, Ana, as my protector. However, just beware that Percy may fight you for that title." Chaos replies jokingly knowing that Percy would actually be happy that they had someone who could look after her. She could sense that Percy's protectiveness was growing rapidly ever since Artemis was taken. Ana smiles in response to Chaos' statement, wanting to meet the person who finally Bonded to her charge.
"Now, I heard from Helix everything that has happened since my imprisonment. Good thing I have returned when I did. I guess Order is starting to make her move. I can not wait to meet this Mate of yours, Percy. But uh, there is something you should now." Ana started out excited to be back but ended in a shameful voice. Chaos narrows her eyes at Ana.
"What did you do, Anarchiam?" Ana flinches at the use of her full name, knowing that Chaos only used it when she was generally pissed. She knew Chaos would not tolerate any betrayals, she spoke quickly.
"Lord Helix asked me to keep you busy while Nyx speaks with Percy right now. She is the peacekeeper for a meeting between Percy, Kronos and Gaea." Ana quickly explained. Chaos feels a rush of anger and a build in case of a fight. She knew that Percy had just come to face to someone he did not like, most likely the two people Ana just mentioned.
Before Chaos could explode on her, Ana played her trump card. "They will not do anything harmful to him. They swore on Helix, Cha. They know the consequences of breaking a Helix oath." Chaos calms down at that, knowing that not even Order or herself could get out of a Helix oath.
"They better not, Ana.' Chaos warns her.
"Now, what are you doing with Neb down there? I can sense her power weakening. You must've done a number on her." Ana inquires to Chaos. Chaos smiles in response.
"As you know, Neb helped Order get Artemis from us. I felt it was time she suffered the consequences. She has been spoiled for far too long. Would you like to assist me?" Chaos questions her oldest friend and guardian. Ana has a cruel smile form on her lips.
Without a word, they both walk to the dungeon's main entrance door to proceed towards Neb's cell. As they arrive, Chaos waves her hand making the bars like smoke so Ana and herself can pass through before solidifying them back.
"Oh Neb. Wake up dear. There is someone here to see you." Chaos sweetly whispers to her daughter who is slowly returning to consciousness.
"Huh?" Neb slowly opens her eyes and raises her head to see a woman standing next to her mom. After a few moments, she recognizes who it is. Her face showing the exact reaction Chaos was hoping for. Oh, fuck.
"Auntie Annie?" Neb stutters out. Ana's cruel smirk grows. Time for some fun.
***Scene Change***
While still chained up, Artemis feels her mind returning to her body. As she begins to escape the darkness, a voice shatters it.
"Wake up Lover." Order tells Artemis while stroking her hair. Artemis opens her eyes to see herself still naked, various marks and bites cover her flesh. Order plants a kiss on the side of her neck.
"Welcome back, Arty. Ready for Round 8?" Order asks while breathing softly on Artemis' neck. She shivers as the breath caresses her skin. Order knows that it will not take much longer before her domination is complete.
"No...more...please." Even though she had a few hours of rest, Artemis could feel that she was still exhausted. Order merely smiles. Artemis could sense Order's pleasure at her pleading. With a weak attempt, she pulls at the chains once again. They prove just as successful as the last 200 times, nothing.
Order moves around Artemis to her front, smiles as she evaluates the work she has done on Artemis' body. She begins to caress one of Artemis' breasts causing her to begin moaning.
"Nooo-" Order cuts her off with a deep kiss. She releases Artemis' breast and begins to move her hand slowly down her abdomen causing Artemis to shiver in unwanted arousal. All of sudden, it stops, Order pulls away. Artemis opens her eyes to see what Order may be planning. She sees Order standing at the end of the bed.
"Let's see how long you can last before it's my turn. Feel free to scream. I want to know who is better, Percy or me?" Order saucily begins removing her robe showing her nude form to Artemis who gulps.
"It has been so long since I have felt another's touch." Order begins crawling towards Artemis who only has one thought. Forgive me, Percy.
***Scene Change***
"Auntie Annie?" Neb stutters out once again.
"Hello niece. I hear you hurt your mom and her Mate. As her protector and guardian, you know I can not allow that." Ana cracks her knuckles, enjoying the scared look on Neb's face. "I will ask you one question. You tell me the truth, no punishment from me. You lie, you jerk me around, you will be begging me to end it quickly. Now, tell me, why did you want Percy in bed? It was more than just fulfilling the Life Debt." Ana kneels down to meet Neb's eyes about 12 inches from her face.
"I WANT A CHILD!" Neb quickly screams out, wanting to avoid Ana's punishment. Chaos freezes, surprised by her outburst.
"WHAT?! You are so stupid sometimes, Neb. Did you forget the Bonded law?" Chaos is able to shake off the surprise to inform Neb of the flaw in her plan.
Neb shakes her head. "I got permission to have sex with Percy. I was going to use my first lay to try to get him again. I want a child. I am so tired of being alone. I do not want to be the rope between my moms anymore." Neb quickly gets out, knowing that her Aunt would think a pause would be her trying to think of a lie.
Chaos suddenly understands her daughter's feelings. She had felt them before she met Percy. "I understand your feelings, Neb. I felt them for most of my life unless I was with Ana and when I met Percy, they went away. However, you can not have a child without the Bond's permission. This is much more than just a night of sex, Neb."
Neb shakingly gets to her feet. "Please mom! Help me!"
Chaos merely shakes her head. "Not now, the time is not right. We will discuss this when we get Artemis back. Besides, you will need her approval as well."
***Scene Change***
"Kronos and Gaea." Inwardly, Percy is surprised to see two of the most powerful beings that he defeated are calmly standing in front of him. However, as Percy gauges Kronos, he notices that he is transparent, a spirit between life and death. Caution is the best plan here. Who knows how much of his power he can use even in this state.
"Grandson. I know we have had our differences in the past. I am merely here to help you with the coming battles. I believe you are familiar with a being called, Order." Kronos calmly states, his voice sort of echoes like he is not completely on Earth. Percy's eyes widen at the mention of Order. Are they with her or here to help? Percy merely nods, not trusting himself to speak without insulting the pair.
"Order has a 2-part plan involving you, Percy. The first part, you are already aware of. She wants to take over Chaos' position in your Bond. Her main reason is revenge, true but she has a much more insidious reason. It will give her a massive power boost. In addition, the more that join the Bond, the more the power grows." Kronos informs Percy, most of which he already knew but the secondary reason interests him. What could Order want to use our Bond for?
Kronos seeing that Percy had nothing to say, decides to continue.
"The second part of the plan is where it gets bloody. A war will consume, not just Earth, but the universe. She will force all beings, be they human, demi-god, Olympian, Titan or Primordial to pick a side, hers or against her. She wants to use the power of the Bond to be the only ruling power in the entire universe. Anyone who refuses her rule will die. She feels that Chaos has let her children wreak havoc and just throwing away that power. No one is safe, Percy. Only Order, Chaos and you have the power to make any immortal fade to the Void. Artemis' is still accustoming to the Bond according to Lord Helix." Kronos pauses letting Percy take in all this information that his Lord Helix wanted him to have.
"Okay, Kronos. So basically, once Order takes Chaos's place in the Bond, she will use the extra power to start a war that could kill everyone who doesn't side with her. Does that sum it up?" Percy quickly states, not ready for yet another war.
"I know it is too soon since the last war with me. Order has been planning this for eons. She will not wait just because it is not convenient for you. No offense. There is something else that further proves that her war is coming." Kronos gently informs his grandson, knowing that some of the pain he is experiencing, he caused. He asked Lord Helix for this chance to start making amends while he still could.
"What is that?" Percy curiously questions Kronos.
"Order's army is awakening from their slumber among the various worlds in the universe. They are currently gathering near black holes to regenerate their strength. Good news is that only her generals have awaken. You will have time to get Earth and the other Chaotic worlds ready. Order will probably invade several worlds at a time." Kronos finishes, he feels the guild begin to lift now that the message has been passed.
"I would like to help you in this battle." Gaea takes a few steps forward towards Percy, causing the Hunt to raise their bows in warning. She sees their reaction and stops, knowing that they could seriously harm her in this weakened state. Percy shifts his gaze from Kronos to Gaea, raising his eyebrow in a motion conveying, go on.
"Since my defeat, the wound you inflicted has yet to heal. I sense that my time is coming to an end. I have accepted that It is time that I join my grandfather in the Void. However, before I go, I would like to repay my debt and assist you in the coming battle. As you received Kronos; power to become a Titan due to the rules of combat, I would like to do the same to make you a true member of the Primordial Council." Gaea proposes to Percy who is in a state of shock. How can she offer me her place so easily? Wait. That would make me the Primordial of Earth as well. This might help me also find Artemis.
"I understand how hard this must be for you Gaea. Just know that the only reason I am doing this is to protect my Bondmates. I, Percy Jackson, accept your proposal to become the Primordial of Earth and join the Primordial Council." Percy kneels before Gaea who is sporting a huge grin along with Nyx who is clearly excited by this development.
Gaea begins to mutter in a language that even Kronos couldn't understand. However, Percy with his connection to Chaos could understand it perfectly but due to Gaea muttering it so quickly, could barely keep up. An orb of green and brown light begins to form between Gaea's hands. As the orb begins to glow brighter with more power, Percy could see Gaea begin to sag and get weaker. Finally after several minutes, the orb settles into her hands.
"It is done, Percy. When you touch this orb, my power, my domains will be yours. Treat them well." Gaea slowly walks forward to Percy to hand him the orb. As Percy stands to touch it, the orb suddenly explodes, forming hundreds of smaller orbs to surround Percy. After a few seconds floating, as one, they shoot into Percy's body causing him to begin to glow green and brown.
As the light dims, Gaea smiles one last time and closes her eyes. As she begins to fall to the ground, her body begins to disintegrate into golden dust. A tear falls from Nyx's eyes and mouths, "Goodbye sister."
As the light dims, Percy's aura flares into being. Everyone can now see Gaea's power has been integrated as green and brown colors among the mix of purple, black, gold and blue. Percy takes a deep breath, causing his aura to retreat back within himself. He opens his eyes and meets Kronos'.
"My task is done as well. It is time I return to the Void. One last thing, Percy. Lord Helix would like me to thank you for everything you have done for Chaos. He is so pleased for your respect and making her so happy." Percy nods in response as Kronos begins to fade away into nothingness.
Nyx begins to walk towards Percy causing the Hunt to, once again to raise their bows. Thalia even begins to move closer to Percy, unconsciously showing her claim on him. Nyx smiles as she notices.
"It's my turn now. I understand that the brat kid of Chaos', Nebula, got you into bed using a Life Debt. I want you, Percy. I want a child, Percy. If you agree, I will swear a Helix oath to serve you in anyway until the end of the war regardless of Chaos & Artemis' decision." Nyx quickly asks while kneeling before him with her head bowing as well.
Percy freezes in response. Oh, shit. Chaos & Artemis are so gonna kill me.
AN: 3,835 WORDS! Holy Shit! Which makes this at least a thousand words longer than my longest chapter in Helix's Greatest Creation.
Can you pick out the Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End and the 2 Castle lines (one is from Season 3 while the second is Caskett's special word)? The first person to do so gets a special invite to read the first chapter of the Harry Potter version of Helix!
OH YEAH! One last thing! I am looking for a second beta for this story, in addition one for my Harry Potter story which I will start writing next week! If you are interested, PM me.
Thanks again to everyone for the support. See you in Chapter 3!
Draco
