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"What do you think you're doing with my sister?" A voice boomed from behind them. They turned to see an outrageous looking Apollo. His eyes were literally pools of molten gold, as he struggled to keep his true form from showing.
"What does it look like?" The hooded fugre mocked. "If you think I'm scared of you, you have another thing coming. I have power, too. That titan that nearly destroyed your very essence? I destroyed him with no effort. So keep your mouth shut unless you have something productive to say."
Apollo was about to retort back when Zeus hastily interrupted. "Now, now, Apollo. I'm sure this man has a very good reason to do what he did. However, we will not force him into anything." He said gicing Apollo his "You almost got us killed!" look.
"Thank you, Lord Zeus." The figure said respectfully.
He nodded at him and then looked at Artemis. "So daughter, care to explain who your friend"- he said this word very carefully-"is?"
She almost laughed at his expression. "Yes. It all started after the titan war. This man here, he's actually Percy Jackson. He was dying when I got to him, but I couldn't let that happen. He was one of the best men out there and the only man to befriend Zoe. So, to save his life, I tied mine with his. He is not officially a god, but has the power of one. And for our relationship, we are literally each other's lives. So that's nothing to worry about."
The man pulled down his hood to reveal that he was in fact Percy Jackson. He looked exactly the same as when he died, except his eyes were silver, and not sea-green. Posiedon bounded off of his throne and crushed his son in a hug. During this, Zeus was confused. "Wait," He said. "So what exactly has Percy been doing all this time?"
"A lot of thigns. As Artemis said, I couldn't reveal myself. So, I tried protecting demigods from the shadows. They would be safe, and make it to camp. My lady had warned me about the new prophecy, and I thought that the camp would need as many people in their army as possible. However, for the most part, I would just go hunting with Artemis." Percy explained, winking at Artemis, causing her face to burn a bright red.
"What about my daughter?" Athena questioned.
"We were always just friends. And, before the battle, she had lready told me that she wanted to be just friends."
"No, she doesn't want that anymore. She took your death terribly. Annabeth wouldn't come out of her cabin for months. She regretted not letting you know how she really felt." Athena said.
"Well, that's too bad. I already have a soul mate and I have no intention to change that."
As they were talking, a portal opened up. Out stepped a truly terrifying figure. He was easily 10 feet tall, and wore all black. In his hand, there was a simple steel cylinder. "Which one of you is Percy Jackson?" He demanded.
Percy stepped forward. "I am."
The figure flipped his hood down. His face didn't look like that of a scary person. It was plae white, and he had blood red eyes. His black hair was shoulder length, and his face was covered in scars. He laughed a cold laugh. "I was honestly expecting more. My name is Nex (Lol! My name!) and I'm here to kill you. You are interrupting in Gaea's plans, and that is a problem." He pressed a button on the cylinder, and two wickedly sharp sword burst from both ends. His veins grew red and , out of nowhere, his body set on fire. Percy was surprised. Looking at his expression, Nex laughed. "This is a form you can only achieve while being one with evil. In this form, I am unbeatable. Come, entertain me."
There was no way he was backing down now. To their surprise, Percy smirked. "I also have another form." He yelled, his body beginning to slightly glow silver. When he finished, their was a faint outline of silver. And they were off.
Nex fought like a demon. He was swift, quick, and powerful- a deadly combination. His double edged sword spun like a windmill on defense, and like a helicopter blade on offense. It was a miracle that Percy hadn't been decimated yet. He was getting visibly tired, though. Percy feinted left and then slashed right, a move that somehow glanced Nex's shoulder. On impact, the broadsword snapped in half. Percy's eyes widened but he wasn't giving up yet.
Without a sword, he would be more agile. Percy dodged Nex's hit and kicked the double edged sword out of his hands. They began to fight with fists. Even in this, Nex was better. He swiftly ducked underneath Percy's first hit, and countered with an uppercut. Then, he kneed Percy in the back, causing a sickening crack. Then, he brought his fist down on Percy's face, making him see stars. Then, he made a motion with his hand and Percy went flying across the room.
Nex smiled. "Almost adquete. Keep the sword as a token from me. As for your 'hero', he may need medical attention." Nex flashed out of the room.
Artemis and Apollo rushed to Percy.
