Silence. It seemed the world was bathed in it and at that moment it was. The man now revealed to be Perseus Jackson the former Hero of Olympus stood eyes wide at the news given to him.
"Are you ok Perseus?" the woman asked seeing his body stiffen and eyes grow wide. As she looked into his eyes she saw that they had clouded over and even though he was staring at her she felt like he didn't see her at all. It was as if he was in a world of his own "Perseus?" she called again now even more worried
But he didn't hear her his surroundings turned black as shadows surrounded him as his brain finally registered the words she had just spoke. Another war, another gods damned war. Had he not done enough for them? Had he not given them everything just for them to turn their backs on him? No there was a few that never forgot about what he sacrificed for them. Artemis, Demeter, Hestia, Hades and surprisingly Hera and Aphrodite. Less than half of the Olympian council (the very people he risked his life for) remembers what he did and were furious at the rest that cast him away once the wars were over.
They understood what happened to him. What the camp did how they just forgot about him for a new camper as if he was nothing. It's as if they disliked him, no they were afraid of him as well. A demigod that can take on titans, giants, and waves of monsters? That's not normal even for demigods, so they grew afraid of him. They still respected him but their irrational fear lead the majority of campers to avoid him casting afraid glances at him whenever he was near.
This caused the newer campers to be confused everyone called him a hero but seemed afraid of him at the same time making them assume he was a bad person no one likes, so they decided to fear him as well and even grew to dislike him. They didn't see the way he fought for the gods or how he risked his life over and over again for anyone he was close to, so they didn't have the same respect or admiration for him as the others did only fear and hate.
So when a new demigod came along and went on a few quests and proclaimed he was the leader of camp the newer campers flocked to him like sheeps. They knew this new demigod was skilled and they admired him and his deeds. He became their hero their leader and Percy was cast aside betrayed, broken, and forgotten.
As the man was lost in the darkness that surrounded him. His mind filled with thoughts of pain and betrayal as flashes of the events that he tried do hard to forget, appeared. A lone figure on the beach. Tears streaming down his face and a letter clutched tightly in his fist. The same figure hunched over two dead bodies weeping loudly. Him standing over a pit a goddess begging him not to jump. And finally him arriving at a beautiful mansion as black as night. Kneeling in front of a woman who look at his battered and torn figure with pity. As images raced through his mind he heard a soothing voice call his name.
"-seus, Perseus." that was his name but his friends always called him Percy did they not? Well that was before he was betrayed, before he was forgotten now he went by Perseus. Not Percy, for he was dead. Killed by those he trusted most. And now he was reborn. But the only ones who called him Perseus was his family and the few people that knew he was still alive.
"PESEUS!" a voice ran out through the darkness as soft hands cupped his face and the the darkness receded to show that he was standing in his home being held by his mother.
"Are you ok my little shadow?" Nyx voice was filled with concern. What did they do to my baby? She thought. Well no matter I won't let them hurt him, not again.
"Perseus look at me" at the sound of her voice he looked up from the floor straight into her eyes. "You told me you were getting better" Nyx said sternly
"I-I thought I was. It's just I can't believe I'm going back to help them in anoth-" he started
"No you're not. You are not going to help them after what they did."
At his mother's words he looked down at the floor. "But what would you all think of me? A coward that can't face his past? A disappointment? A failure?"
A lousld slap filled the room as he took a step back from the sudden amount of force and the raven squawked in surprise. He looked up to see his mother's eyes ablaze with fury.
"You are not a disappointment nor a failure and definitely not a coward. You did things that no other has done. Things that would break lesser men. You are my son and a part of my family. A family that cares for you and watches over you. We would never hate you and that is why you're not going. I know you still care about the demigods bu-"
A low humorless laugh stopped her rant as she looked on with a little bit of fear at her son who was now hunched over laughing.
"I don't give a shit about those ungrateful bastards. The only reason why I would even help them is for the few gods and the romans that didn't shatter my trust." he stated in a dead inhuman like tone "I will only aid those who stood by me the rest are on their own."
At this revelation Nyx smiled gleefully. Those bastards didn't deserve her son and now they would regret what the did. She may not be taking sides in this war but she and her family have no love for the gods and knowing her baby boy would not jump into the middle of a war to save the people that cast him out made her sigh in relief.
"Although Tartarus will what revenge for me killing Gaia." Perseus stated darkly
"We will keep you hidden from him, there is no reason for him to engage me in battle. He doesn't realize that I adopted you so he won't come after you or the rest of our family" Nyx replied with steely determination in her voice
"What about the gods and romans that stayed be my side?"
"The gods we can offer protection but the romans we can do nothing for."
At that Perseus looked a little disappointed but adter a few moments he shook his head.
"I understand, as long as the gods are safe I can deal with it. Besides I'm sure the gods can win without my help now that the romans and greeks are together I'm sure they can handle it."
"It is decided then. I shall go speak to the gods tonight and give our offer. Artemis has returned from a hunt where she encountered Prometheus who told her about the new war and has summoned a council meeting."
"Wait I want you come. I want the gods that stood by me to know I will stand by them." He stood with determination sparkling in his eyes
Nyx looked on proudly as her son stood tall with confidence in his posture once again. "That's better, that's the Perseus I know." she thought happily. "Okay I will let you come but I will also bring your sisters in case the gods try anything. I know they will not be stupid enough to anger a primordial but if we have more people they will be more cautious about their approach to you." she answered his unasked question.
Understanding he shook his head and put back on his cloak that was still laid out on the chair. As he flipped the hood up the raven swooped down from her perch and rested on his left shoulder. He scratched under her beak reassuringly while the shadows grew once more and two beautiful women appeared in front of them.
"You called mother?" said the taller of the two standing at 5"8 with the same pale skin as her mother. The smaller one at 5"6 with tanner skin then her companion nodded in agreement.
"Yes I did Nemesis. As I informed you and your sister Eris earlier, a war is coming and I am to meet with the gods to offer my protection to a few of them."
"Wait you already knew I was going to ask if we could protect them?" Perseus asked disbelievingly
"Of course my little shadow. You have a heart of gold one which makes you care about those who stand by you." Nyx replied lovingly
"That's right little brother you're always so predictable." the woman now revealed as Eris said with a playful smirk.
"I am not." Perseus replied back with a slight glare
"Now, now children we must get going we don't want our dramatic entrance to be ruined."
At this all three of her children smirked evilly and nodded
-In the throne room on Olympus-
Chaos was all Hestia saw when she took a look over the council of the gods. Shouting filled the chamber at the announcement of what Prometheus had revealed to her niece only moments prior. Then came arguing if what had been said was true or not.
"This is impossible! He is just trying to scare us into making rash decisions." Zeus king of the gods proclaimed
"Brother don't be a fool. We have numerous evidence to support that Tartarus is rising."
Proclaimed Hades God of the underworld
"I agree with my daughter's husband Zeus, another war is coming and we are with out our greatest hero." Demeter spoke with a slight sadness to her voice. She had missed the young hero of Olympus. He always thought of her children as capable warriors and not just some weak gardeners.
At her proclamation the rest if the council started arguing about a new war and if they needed Perseus or not. Most gods argued that he was 'just a demigod' and said they will be fine without him. Poseidon was sat on his throne silently looking at the floor.
Hades nodded his thanks to his sister who gave a small smile in return.
Hestia saw this action and smiled to herself
"Its a wonder how even though he isn't here he still made numerous changes for the better" thought Hestia.
After he left Perseus still changed some for the better. Hades and Demeter became friendlier to each other, Artemis told stories about him to her hunt to reminisce about the only good male in the world and Hera became nicer and less cold "Well to those that didn't turn their backs on him" She thought with a slight smirk "It has been awhile sence we last talked maybe I will stop by later." as she scanned the room she noticed that the ones who supported Perseus until the very end sitting quietly seemingly in deep thought of what will happen in this war without him. Before she could think more on the effect Perseus had on them a booming voice brought her attention back to the meeting.
"ENOUGH!" Zeus yelled out striking his master bolt in the middle of the chamber silencing everyone present. "There is not a another war coming. I refuse to believe a titan's words."
At this Artemis spoke up "Prometheus stated that Tartarus sent him to deliver the news. He wants us to know that he is going to start a new war. It would be foolish of us not to take the advantage he has given us. And may I add the increase in monster activity is proof enough of the inevitable?"
"That could be anything! But a sign of a new war? I refuse to believe it." Zeus replied back
"Then you are foolish" a new voice was heard as the room fell to a freezing temperature and everyone's breath began to fog. Shadows flew in from each corner of the room until a cold blanket covered everything from view.
"Hades stop this at once!" Zeus thundered with a tinge of anger present in his voice
"This isn't my doing I can't control them" Hades replied. At this revelation fear crept onto the gods faces expect for Hades and Hestia who both hid small smiles. Both knowing who had such control over shadows and coldness.
A low maniacal laugh ran out through the room as most of the shadows retreated back into the corners revealing a lone male with a bird on his shoulder dressed in a dark cloak only revealing a small portion of his mouth accompanied by three beautiful women.
The man stood there motionless as two of the women doubled over in laughter."You should have seen the look on your faces!" said the shorter of the two.
The older female who was smirking and trying not to laugh whispered something to the other two and they immediately stood straight but the smirks never left their faces.
"Who are you? Who dares interrupt a meeting of the gods? Speak before I strike you down!" Zeus demanded with a slight tremble in his voice
The tallest female stepped forward "Who dares? Someone with the power to wipe you from existence that's who. And as for you being able to strike me down I highly doubt that."
With that statement Zeus' anger rose as he let his aura flare around him. The power was enough to make the lesser Olympians struggle slightly to stay upright, any demigods or minor god would have fallen into a bow straight away. But the four cloaked figures in the middle of the room looked like they had no trouble at all with the display of power.
At this Zeus grew hesitant but his pride would not let these newcomers so him up. So against better judgement he raised his master bolt and threw it at the woman.
All the other Olympians sat in shocked silence at the events that had just unfolded before them, unable to react in time. Two just sat on their thrones surprised at the stupidity of their brother.
As the bolt flew towards the woman the shadows grew darker as the man-faster than anyone could see-bolted in front of the woman. There was an explosion and dust flew everywhere as the gods watched in shock at what had just happened.
The room filled with silence as everyone watched as the dust cleared to reveal that the man was now standing in front of Zeus' throne holding a pitch black scythe with a gleaming silver blade at Zeus' throat who was now normal size laying on the floor.
The woman momentarily surprised at the attack grew furious when she laid eyes on the man's destroyed cloak and at the burning smell that filled her nostrils.
"You dare attack one of my children?" The woman yelled out in fury
A deep velvety voice answered in reply "Calm down mother it was barely even a scratch."
At the sound of his voice the woman calmed down but her eyes remained blazing. She met eyes with the mysterious man that just mopped the floor with Zeus and he gave her a reassuring smile under his hood.
At that her figure visibility relaxed as she realized that her son was perfectly fine.
The rest of the gods were all paralyzed with surprise. Even the only two who know his true identity were amazed at what just occurred. Being able to take a master bolt point blank is no easy feat even for the other Olympians it would be hard to stay standing after a hit like that.
With his mother calmed down a bit the man returned his attention back to the pathetic piece of shit under his foot. "Well that was stupid of you now wasn't it?" The man asked looking right at Zeus.
After the initial shock cleared Ares the God of war moved off his throne and summoned a giant two handed broadsword and made his way to his father's attacker but was stopped dead in his tracks by a fist that collided with the side of his head causing him to collapse onto the floor unconscious.
The man looked over at his sister Eris and gave a nod of appreciation which she returned and then continued with what he was saying.
"We came here to offer our protection for the coming war to a few of you and imagine my surprise when an egotistical idiot tries to kill my mother. Now if a war wasn't about to start I would run you through with my scythe slowly and painfully until you lost your will to live." At this threat Zeus started to tremble with fear as he eyed the cold blade at his throat. "But since the gods are going to need all the help they can get I can't." Relief flooded through Zeus' body at the man's words. "But after the war if you ever and I do mean ever, try to harm my mother again I will make you beg me to let you fade."
With that threat the man removed his scythe and strolled back to his mother as a raven flew down and landed on his shoulder. He noticed Poseidon for the first time and was slightly thrilled to see him in such terrible condition. Poseidon's hair grew longer and turned grey as he slumped in his throne.
After Zeus took his throne again he asked with much more caution who they were.
"I am the primordial of night Nyx" at her revelation Nyx saw the pale faces of the Olympians and relished in it for a moment before continuing. "And you already know my two daughters Nemesis and Eris." The mentioned goddesses nodded as the Olympians looked at them cautiously(especially Eris). As their eyes landed on the cloaked figure expecting for her to reveal his identity next she spoke again.
"Before I reveal the identity of my son, I ask all of you to swear upon the river River Styx to not reveal his identity in any way, shape, or form." Nyx stated with a dangerous edge to her voice.
At her statement most of the gods shared a look of confusion except for Hestia and Hades who knew his identity already and Dionysius who while awake in his throne simply did not care at all to the reason for secrecy.
"May I ask why you wish for us to keep your son's identity a secret?" Came a voice from none other than the goddess of wisdom Athena.
Before Nyx could give her an answer Perseus stepped forward. "Because it is at my mother's request, the very person that is offering her protection and help."
At his words most of the gods nodded satisfied. Except for Athena who still had many questions but wisely decided to remain silent. With that over with they all began swearing on the River Styx one by one until it got to an angry war god that had just awoken and resumed his throne.
"Absolutely not! I will not agree to anything these people say! They can't just come in here and demand we swear on the River Styx!" Ares bellowed
"Actually she is a primordial and could easily wipe out half the council if she wanted to or she could always just join her brother and help wage war on the gods with all of her children by her side, the weakest being able to defeat most other minor gods, while the strongest being my brother here able to defeat most gods on this very council single handedly and any other demigods you may have." Stated Nemesis bluntly. She had a feeling that Perseus was casting her a nasty glare under his hood but refused to look in his direction instead having a stare off with the enraged god of war.
After her words the gods instantly became much more cautious of the mysterious man before them. They all saw how easily he took a blast from the master bolt and then proceeded to force Zeus into normal size and hold him down with a blade at his throat.
"It matters not how strong this man is and you're probably just over exaggerating his skill just to scare us into submission. And as for Nyx joining Tartarus in a war that doesn't even exist she would have already done so if she wanted to." Ares snapped back
"Enough Ares! Just do as requested of you." Hera scolded her son. She was the Queen of Olympus and she did not want to disrespect Nyx anymore than what her husband had already.
"With all do respect Lady Hera if your son wants to be a fool and not agree to our terms may I suggest a little wager?" Nyx asked the queen respectfully "That is if your son is not afraid of course." She added
"What kind of wager?" Hera inquired
"Well if your son believes what my daughter said to be false then why not have a duel?" At the prospect of a duel the gods on the council perked up "If my son wins then Ares must swear on the River Styx. But if my son loses then he shall reveal his identity without Ares having to swear." Nyx replied smoothly
"Ha! You want me to fight this punk? Throw in that scythe of his and you have yourself a deal."
"Very well, if my son agrees to it then as do I." Replied Hera
As Ares leapt off his throne he summoned his sword once again and shrunk down to human size standing at 6"5. Perseus calmly walked over to Ares as his mother and sisters moved to stand by Hestia's throne who greeted them with a warm smile and summoned three chairs. As the sat his bird flew over and rested on Hetias' outstretched hand were she then brought it to her face so it could nuzzle her cheek. Standing ten feet apart Perseus summoned his scythe and slammed the blade into the ground where it cut the marble seamlessly.
"What you're not going to fight me?" Came an indignant snort from Ares
"I am but I don't want your filthy blood on my scythe." With that he took out a silver hunting knife from within his cloak strapped to the back of his waist.
With his snarky response Ares grew furious and ran at Perseus who dodged to the left at the last moment before turning to deflect a blow from Ares' sword. Which slid of his knife and stuck into the ground
"I'll kill you, you little brat." Bellowed Ares. As he ripped his sword out and ran towards Perseus again.
But he was already waiting for the attack has he slide under the blade and dragged his own across Ares' achilles heel. The said god roared in pain as he dropped to one knee. Ichor pored out from the deep gash even as it healed up immediately. With his injury healed Ares stood back up and faced a silently waiting Perseus. This time instead of running straight ahead he waited for his opponent to strike first. After a couple seconds Perseus realised what Ares was doing and was mildly impressed "So he got smarter since the last time we fought, Interesting" mused Perseus
After a brief hesitation he made a swipe to Ares' left which was deflected and twisted the hunting knife in his hand into an ice pick grip and fainted toward Ares' right side were he then stabbed Ares in the thigh and slashed at his stomach forcing Ares to fall back. This time however he kept pushing Ares giving him no time to heal. Just as he raised to strike Ares again, Ares grabbed his hand with the knife stopping it from impaling him once more. Just as quickly Perseus retrieved another knife strapped to his thigh and stabbed him in the stomach. Ares eyes grew wide as he coughed up blood.
"H-how?" Ares asked with shock
"You're too predictable. I knew you would try to forsee my weapon out of my hand it was only a matter of baiting you out." Perseus replied with indifference
After stepping away from the know severely bleeding god he walked over to his mother and sister while giving Hestia a bright smile which she returned after she summoned another chair. As he sat down next to his mother he looked up at the council and was a little confused at the shock looks on their faces and the many jaws that were hanging open. He leaned toward his mother and asked "Didn't they see what I did to Zeus? Why are they so surprised?"
"It's because it only lasted ten seconds." Nyx motherly voice replied "Some would say you wiped the floor with him."
All Perseus replied with was "oh" in a unsurprised voice as his mother and sister quietly laughed at his reaction.
"Well then since that is done all we need to do his wait for him to wake up so he can complete his side of the deal" Nyx stated to the gods still staring at the unconscious form of Ares now being tended to by Apollo.
After a few minutes went by were the gods looked on in surprise as Perseus chatted quietly to Hestia who had shrunk down and summoned her own chair next to his with the raven now on her shoulder sleeping peacefully Ares finally awoke and returned to his throne fully healed courtesy of Apollo.
"Now that my son has awoke let us finally continue." All eyes turned towards Ares after Zeus' words
While sending a death glare towards Perseus Ares spoke "I swear on the River River Styx to not reveal the identity of the son of Nyx before me in anyway, sape, or form."
At his announcement thunder rumbled outside. Nyx nodded her head satisfied and waved her hand towards the man "This is my youngest son, Monsters call him The Reaper but you all knew him as Percy Jackson Hero of Olympus bane of titans, giants, and monsters. One of the Prophecy of Seven. And slayer of Kronos.
After her words Perseus lowered is hood revealing his face to the shocked and somewhat terrified council.
"I would say nice to see you again but I only care for a few of you now." Perseus face was completely devoid of emotion but inside he was thrilled at the terrified looks of Poseidon and the rest of the gods.
A.N: Hello everyone. Sorry I haven't updated in so long I don't have my own computer so I have to write everything on my phone and then upload it with my sister's computer so it takes me awhile. But I am going to stick with this story so I ask of you to just bare with my slow update schedule. I will try to get chapters out faster in the future.
Credit to 1967HogwartsGoddess for the idea of numbering the chapters with names and roman numerals
I was thinking of who I would like to pair Percy with in this story an obviously I considered Artemis but I think there are too many already. Don't get me wrong Pertemis is my favorite pairing but I just don't want to go in that direction in this story.
Who I had planned (and is most likely) however was Hestia. I know a lot of fanfictions have her more as a mother figure but I thought since Nyx is his mother figure that Hestia would be a nice change of pace. And there aren't much PercyxHestia stories out there so I wanted to make my own because the few I had found turned out to be great and I really like them. Hopefully most of you will be ok with it.
Sincerely,
Wolfpack340
