AN: Wassup guys? So I have this poll opened up on my profile, which is opened for everybody and you can vote up to 5 times. Well let's first explain where it is about; the poll is about what godly domains Perseus should get. There are around 20 now, but if you have an awesome idea leave it in the reviews! I will use the perfect idea from Earpster13 to give him the domains. Thank you again for that idea.

I decided not to do the showing around in the Platonic Academy, because that will be done at a later stage. A lot of information about how it looks is rather boring I think/guess/hope/believe.

Today we have a little history lesson about the Greek mythology. Nope not giving anything away! Just read until the end! Anyways enjoy this wonderful written chapter cough this one sucks cough.

Disclaimer: I only own the plot and it is for entertainment purposes only!


Chapter 3

3rd night in Athens - The special visitor's accommodation

The moon stood high in the sky and all the lights were off in the academy district, except for one and that was the candle in Perseus room. Perseus was sitting on his bed with his knees drawn upwards so he could look at his book better. He was reading one of his new books that his dad had bought for him when they were at the Agora in Athens. The Greek Monster Book was such an interesting story that Perseus could not stop reading. He had already read about dragons, basilisks, Cyclops, drakons, Harpies and so on. He had read too much call them all out in a minute. He flipped the page and a drawn picture of a Minotaur appeared on his page he looked at it with interest and he studied the explanations given at the next page. He yawned when he wanted to flip another page and he eyes wandered around the room. He had gotten a small room next to his parents of around 10 by 13 feet and it was made of stone, which was marble and limestone. He had on window at the east side room and under it was a bed with a night stand next to it with on top of it his other book and a burning candle. A soft carpet covered a part of the floor and it was colorful and soft. At the north side was a desk made of dark wood with lots of papers spread over it, next to it on the left side a bulged closet with books, scrolls, papers, new feathers to write and jars with ink stood against the wall. The south wall was covered with a drawn map of Greece and it had special labels of special events happened in the past. That left only one side remaining and that was the west side which had the door which led to the corridor. Perseus had room 65 and his parents had 66 so they were very close. Perseus eyed the book again, but he yawned again and he decided to not fight the sleep anymore but welcome it with open arms. He closed the book gave one last look out of his window to look ever the in the moonlight glittering academy district and blew out the candle. He lay down on his bed and closed his eyes and dreamed of the tour that Alpheos gave him that had ended today.

It turned out that every building in the district supported its own subject. So for example; there was building for history, one for astronomy, one for science and so on. In total there were 11 academic buildings which represented a subject that is taught at the academy. There were several other buildings like; The library, accommodations, dining halls and meeting halls. Alpheos showed Perseus the 11 subject buildings on the first day, which they came back very late, the library the second day which was actually planned to show Perseus the rest of the academy district but nobody could get him out of the library even not for his favorite dinner. He truly was in heaven right there and also right here in the academy itself, but the library was the highlight of the total place. So much knowledge at one place it was almost too much for him to handle. He had met a lot of academics, professors, scholars and scientist and they seemed to be really interested in him. Some just stared at his eyes and some tested his knowledge about everything they could think of. Until now he had answered almost everything which was a whole performance for a seven-year old who just arrived. He had met one scholar who was or scary or really weird, he did not yet know what to think of him. It was on the stairs towards the building for biology when a man of around 70 and he had this weird apparatus that he used to open his eyes and looked at them closely. The man muttered all the time that he was watching him 'Heterochromia iridis.' After the man had left Alpheos had explained him that that was the term for that he had two different eye colors, which was according to the studies made in the biology building very rare. The rest of the encounters went rather smoothly and were not as weird as this one. Tomorrow or today, he had lost track of time after he had opened his book when he actually was supposed to go and sleep, he would meet the leading council of the Platonic Academy. He had no idea what to expect of it, but he would just let it go over him.


4th day in Athens - Waiting room in front of the hall of leading counselors

Perseus was sitting with his parents on a bench in front of the entrance to the hall of leading counselors. Perseus was going to be introduced to the 22 counselors who were the colleagues of his grandfather Alpheos so in total there were 23 counselors, but he of course already knew his grandpa. He was kind of nervous and his parents who were sitting on his sides noticed it.

Thyia wrapped an arm around him and kissed him on the head. "Don't be nervous darling. Don't worry about how you act. You may may be as smart as an adult but you still look like a seven year old."

Perseus looked at her and he smiled, because of course like always she was right. Children were very rare at the academics and like Alpheos had told him he already met the requirements to study here and become a counselor in no time. His grandfather had predicted him to be the youngest scholar to join the leading counsel. Of course this was an honor and he hoped that he could live up to the predictions. "Thanks mom."

Together they waited another 15 minutes and then the doors opened and a servant wearing a simple white toga called them to come into the room. They stood up all at the same time and they walked towards the entrance side by side. When they walked through the 12 feet door Perseus looked around and he was a little bit disappointing with what he saw. The round room, which he had expected to be from superb quality, was just a normal round room made of marble bricks and there was one half-moon table made from light spruce wood and it looked like someone had bitten in it. The very big table was not very deep like Perseus thought about when the name half-moon table came up in his mind, but this one was just 1 to 2 meters deep. On the place where normally the rest of the table would be was a plateau made of marble and it looked like it was the place where the counselors spoke and now they were expected to go and stand there. They walked over to the speakers plateau and Perseus a better look who were sitting in the simple dark brown chairs. Almost all of the men sitting at the table had grey or white hair except for 3 men. 2 had brown hair and the last one blonde hair. They all wore the same white toga only everyone had a different bandage around their waist. Wide, small, figures, shapes and even different colors he inspected them and then his eyes met the man who inspected his eyes in the middle of the street when he was walking towards the biology sector. The man was looking at him with wide eyes and he began to write in his note book. His grandfather who was sitting in the middle of the half-moon table shoved his chair backwards, stood up and coughed to get all the attention.

"Welcome Perseus, Thyia and Crethos to the hall of leading counselors." Alpheos began and all the other 22 counselors smiled at them. They of course all recognized the daughter of their colleague and they had all seen Perseus who was predicted to be a very smart and intelligent child. "Let us introduce us to you and of course you already know me." He laughed at what he said and the rest of the counsel chuckled.

One by one all the men sitting at the table introduced them to us and their names are; Cteatus, Bulis, Demas, Midas, Lycus, Pleistos, Aiantes, Agis, Perimos, Pallas, Zethus, Tisias, Tiro, Scythas, Nestor, Halius, Gyras, Geleon, Bardas, Cheiron, Euneas and Ochos.

Perseus curiosity got the over hand and for the first time he got in he said something "What do you all represent?" He asked while scratching his cheek.

"That is for you to find out and that immediately brings us to our offer." Lycus said which was the guy with blonde hair and Perseus had a feeling that this man was the youngest in the counsel.

Perseus looked at him questionably and Alpheos took the word "Indeed like Lycus said that is for you to find out. Now why we actually called you is that we want to offer you something." Perseus fell an hand on his shoulder and the hand pinched him softly. He looked up and saw that his mother and tears of joy in her eyes. She knew what they were going to ask, but blind as Perseus was not suspecting the thing that was going to be asked.

"We want to offer you a place at the Platonic Academy. You will be schooled by us because we see great potential in you." Alpheos and Perseus wondered how much the counsel knew about his origin, but probably his eyes gave it away. "Do you accept this offer?"

Perseus looked up at his parents and they both smiled down at him. His mother had still the tears of joy her eyes and his dad nodded with a big smile covering his face. He looked back to the counsel and inhaled deeply "I accept, but I have two conditions."

The whole counsel raised their eye brow and probably his parents did too, even though he could not see them. Alpheos stroke his beard and he spoke "Name them grandson."

"I don't want to be favored. I want to do it like all the people do when they come here. Fair and not by favor." Perseus said and he waited for the counsel to answer and they all looked at him with surprise in their eyes.

"That will be arranged, what is the second condition?" Alpheos asked while thinking of what Perseus second condition would be.

"It is not really a condition, but more of a question. How often do I get to see my parents?" Perseus asked softly and his mother's hand pinched him lovingly.

Alpheos and the other 22 counselors smiled at the question and Alpheos answered for all of them, because he knew that every counselors agreed with him. "They can meet you whenever they want Perseus. Your mother has a special ranking so she can get in without a problem and I am sure we can arrange something with your father."

Perseus nodded "Than I expect your offer."

"Welcome Perseus, newest and youngest member of the Platonic Academy. We will start your schooling at the day of the New moon which is in.." Alpheos looked over to a man with a black bandage around his white toga and Perseus remembered him as; Halius.

"6 days." He replied and Perseus had already discovered one of them. He was sure that Halius was an astronomer.

"Be here in six days when the sun lets go of the earth." Alpheos said and all the counselors stood up to leave the room.


1 Year and 6 months later - Library

It was already 6 months ago that Perseus was offered a place in the Platonic Academy and until now he loved it. His teachers were very enthusiastic about their subject and he could talk hours with them about a particular subject. He had never failed a test and his level was already higher than all the other newbies in the academy and his grandfather even told him that he was already smarter than some scholars who worked here. The librarians who worked here were very nice and they always looked forward to when Perseus needed a new book or scroll to read/study. The head librarian called Amyntas was an old man who Perseus could talk with for hours just to find the perfect book to read. In the time he was here you could say they became friends even if it is weird to say that a man of around 70 has a friend of now almost nine, but age didn't matter here, your mind did. The biology counselor called Gyras could not understand his development because his mind was according to studies developing faster than his body, but only Alpheos, Thyia, Crethos and of course Perseus knew why.

"What do you think of this book?" Amyntas asked while climbing down a ladder with a dusty book in his left hand. "It is about gods and their powers. it is called; The Immortal studies."

He handed the book over to Perseus and looked at it closely. He brushed his hand over it removing some dust from the cover. The title was now clearly visible, the cover was from golden cloth and with black letters in the center of it there was a title that read; The Immortal studies. 'This is what I have searched for all the time and finally I've found it!' He thought by himself and he danced of happiness inside his mind.

"This looks interesting." Perseus said hiding his interest to the minimum. He opened the book and on the front page he immediately saw what he had searched for all along. The content showed a few chapters that Perseus was really interested in; Divine Form, Gods, The Fates, Godly Domains and Being Immortal. "I think I take it Amyntas."

"I already thought you would." Amyntas said while smirking. He walked over towards to his desk and he made a note that the book was in possession of Perseus for the time being. "Now off you go. Go and eat the book like you did with all the others!" Amyntas laughed and Perseus hugged him as a thank you and then ran off towards the gardens of the Academy.

Perseus sat down by the tree that he claimed 1 year ago. It was a willow that partially hung over a pound with clear blue water. The willow protected him against the burning sun and due to the long leaves that touched the ground made him invisible for the people who didn't know that he was there. He sat down in tailor's position and laid the book in his lap. He blew all the dust from the book and he smiled at the result. A mountain was weaved with black wire under the title and he suspected that it represented Mount Olympus, the place where his biological parents lived. He opened the book and he went down to reading the first chapter which was; Divine Form.

Divine Form

The Divine Form is the true immortal form of the gods in which all of their essence is in one place. Looking upon a god in this state will incinerate and destroy any mortal onlooker. Titans also have a divine form, which differs from that of the Olympians in that they are able to destroy mortal beings simply by being in their very presence. It is unknown if this is because the divine form of a Titan is more powerful than that of a god. It may simply be more volatile and chaotic or it could also be the gods have either better control over this ability or more reason to control it. It grows brighter when a god or Titan is angry.

'Am I able to do that too?' Perseus thought while looking away from the book over the pound. Fish were being restless and were gasping for food which was not there. He shrugged and he went on with reading.

Gods in this fully manifested state are roughly humanoid beings radiant with the true unbridled power of their divine essence. Their bodies are enveloped in an intense light, which seems to differ in color based on the god, along with waves of power and energy which is capable of decimating everything in visual range. Mortals cannot witness a god in this form, lest they burn up from the sight

'How do I practice this?' He thought while searching for an inner power which was not present. 'How do I do this?'

Birth of Dionysus

Zeus' wife, Hera, a goddess jealous of usurpers, discovered his affair with Semele when she later became pregnant. Appearing as an old crone, Hera befriended Semele, who confided in her that her lover was actually Zeus. Hera pretended not to believe her and planted seeds of doubt in Semele's mind. Curious, Semele asked Zeus to grant her a promise. Zeus was eager to please his beloved and promised on the River Styx to grant her anything she wanted. She then demanded that Zeus reveal himself in all his glory as proof of his divinity. Zeus begged her not to ask this, but she persisted and he was forced by his oath to do this. Zeus tried to spare her by showing her his smallest amount of power to not let her incarnate, but he failed. She went up into flames when she looked at him in his divine form even if it was a small amount.

Zeus rescued the fetus Dionysus by sewing him onto his thigh. A few months later, Dionysus was born. This leads to him being called "the twice-born.

Perseus shivered when he finished reading the paragraph of the divine form. It was scary, but also fascinating at the same time and dangerous too. He put the thoughts about divine form away and flipped the page. He had arrived at the beginning of the second chapter called; The Gods.

The Gods

Gods are a race of immortal higher beings that control the forces of nature and human endeavors. They are the descendants of the older Titans, their ancestors and main enemies. There are currently twelve major gods, called the Olympians, who rule over the world and all of whom are under the rule of Zeus who is the god of the sky. There are many other minor gods who serve smaller but necessary purposes in the world. Despite their immense power they are subject to divine laws and in theory cannot break oaths sworn upon the River Styx. However, due to their immortal nature breaking such oaths does not have severe consequences to them. Although the word "god" can be gender-neutral and applied to either female or male, the gender adapted terms for a male would be known as "god", whereas a female would be called a "goddess".

The History of the Gods

The six elder Greek gods and goddesses were Demeter, Hades, Hera, Hestia, Poseidon and Zeus, because they were the sons and daughters of the two rulers of the Titans: Kronos and Rhea. Fearing his children would overthrow him in the same way he had done to his own father, Kronos devoured his first two sons and his three daughters after they were born. Hestia first, then Demeter, Hades, Poseidon, and Hera. He would have devoured Zeus as well, but Rhea, unable to bear the pain of losing another child and seeing her husband now for the monster he was, entered into an alliance with Gaea, smuggled her son away to safety, and gave her husband a rock instead to devour.
After years in hiding, Zeus was finally old enough and strong enough to overthrow his father. He returned to his father's palace to free his siblings who, being immortals remained alive and undigested within their father. According to some studies, Zeus freed his family by smuggling a potion into his father's meal, forcing him to vomit his children.

Having freed his siblings, as well as the Hekatonkheires (Giants with Hundred hands) and the Cyclopes (One eyes giants) whom Kronos had re-imprisoned in Tartarus, Zeus led a rebellion against the Titans. In gratitude, the Cyclopes forged the Big Three's symbols of power: the Master Bolt, the Trident, and the Helm of Darkness, while the sheer strength of the Hekatonkheires proved to be a great advantage against the Titan army.

The final blow was delivered when Zeus used his father's own scythe and cut Kronos into a thousand pieces and then dropped them in Tartarus where he would never rise again. This marked the end of the Titan age and started the Olympian age. The Olympians have been challenged many times for their control of the world, but they have always managed to stabilize their rule, often with the help of their children, the demigods. This is exemplified when the Giants rebelled against the gods, and Hercules, the son of Zeus, helped them vanquish the Giants.

Perseus smiled when he read the story because he knew that one of the big three was his dad, not that he was really proud of his dad because he never did anything for him, but still. It was his biological dad. He shook his head while laughing silently at the discussion that he had with himself and flipped the page to read the third chapter called; The Fates.

The Fates

The Fates, also known as the "apportioners", are the three white-robed personifications of destiny in the Greek world and they control the life line of everybody's life. Even the life of the gods and titans. There are three fates Clotho, Lachesis and Atropos. Clotho is the fate of birth and she spun the thread of life from her distaff onto her spindle, Lachesis is the fate of life and measures the thread of life with her rod and Atropos is the fate of death who cuts the thread of life, ending the life of a person.

However the fates have another job in the world of Greece and their immortals. They are also the creators and giver of godly powers and domains. The fates will issue quests or tasks to do for the immortal who deserves it and by completing the quest or task the fates can give the persona a godly domain, power, animal or symbol. They can issue this all by their own decision and they don't follow orders of the high king Zeus, who can also give immortals and even demigods godly powers, but at a lesser extent and only with the support and help of the other Olympians.

'Maybe I have to search for them and ask them to teach me how to use my godly powers.' Perseus thought, but he noticed that he was talking out loud instead of in his mind and a figure walked over towards him from behind as his impulsive instincts told him.

"That will not be needed, my young Perseus." A young warm woman's voice said from behind him. He stood up, letting the book fall on the grass, and turned around quickly. His jaw dropped onto the floor when a bright light appeared in front of him and he saw the figure of a woman's body, but he had no idea who or what it was and not even if it was really a women and maybe he had just fallen asleep and was he dreaming again.

"Don't fear my boy." The warm voice said and Perseus relaxed at the sound of it. "I am merely a messenger."


AN: Hoped you enjoyed this chapter and how it ended with the book and stuff. I had to find all those difficult words because I had no intention to let it look like a modern school book, but more like a really ancient book. So yea I hope I used it all correctly. Who will this messenger be? Or is it even a messenger? Leave a review of what you think, because honestly this idea popped into my mind just when I wanted to end this chapter and if you have an idea of whom it might be I will add it, if it is cool of course. (I already have planned what she is about to say, but not the person who it is though.)

Again, take a look at the poll on my profile and vote for his godly domains! (Animals and symbols are already ready and fit with each of the domains!)

If you have great ideas leave it in the reviews or PM me!

See Ya!