Hey everyone...long time no see!(that's an understatement) Well, a big shout out to those who kept on reading this story even though I stopped updating for a long time. Really means a lot! Also, I would like to seriously apologize for breaking all the promises I made and well...being an idiot!
Second, lets get started.
Chapter 5:Olympus' calling
RANDOM SECLUDED AREA
Perseus glanced at the 8-year-old girl who sitting on the earth, not making a sound for the past hour... and to be frank, she was freaking him out. Was she not even a bit intimidated by his 14-inch long daggers or sinister suit? He finally had had enough and jumping out of his hiding spot, cautiously approached the innocent looking girl. She had long hair which was a peculiar shad of red and a tanned body. Probably because of hanging out besides a raging fire for too long, the warrior thought wryly.
He poked her arm gently only to be looked on with gentle wise orange eyes that did not seem to be belong to someone as young as her... until sudden realization struck him. He gasped as he took a few steps back, barely comprehending what a goddess was doing in front of him, and after regaining his composure, quickly bowed.
"Your presence is an honor for me lady Hestia, but may I ask why you are here?"
"Oh my...I haven't been recognized in a long time...enough with the respect though, we are technically siblings after all," the goddess chirped. "As you may have guessed, I haven't come hear to socialize with you though son of time...I am afraid to say that your time sneaking in the shadows is over," she spoke.
Percy stiffened; why were the Olympians so hellbent on taking him to their abode? First Artemis and now lady Hestia!
"Me and your own patron had a chat, even she has agreed about the plan Perseus, in fact...she was the one who told me to convey this solemn message to you, she feared she might have gotten caught which is why I am here, no one cares or worships me...I am a mere name carved on sand, all the gods have forgotten about my power and aren't the least bothered about my whereabouts, thus I came," the goddess told him, her voice quiet yet stern and commanding.
The warrior sighed, feeling betrayed...why had his own patron broken his trust, she was the one who had given him this life, why was she going to steal it from him...it didn't make any sense at all, unless..was their some reason behind all this, his patron was obviously smart, she must have had some reason to give up all of a sudden?
Besides, it had been too long running away, too long hiding, too long being forced to conceal his identity.
"Come Perseus, that is all I can ask, even if you don't ...it is inevitable you will soon, Athena is on the look out for you...she has the fighting skills of Ares and wisdom that can match the geniuses to ever be born combined, you are only delaying the inevitable, come with me."
"Yes" Percy said as he took off his hood and detached it, carelessly throwing it away. No more hiding.
MOUNT OLYMPUS, THRONE ROOM
Bored, powerful, 35-foot beings sat on their respective thrones, having their annual meeting when suddenly a magnificent show of flames appeared at the center. Out came two people, an elder goddess in her 8-year-old form and a demi-titan. Chaos soon followed as the creators curiously inspected the man.
He had long windblown hair that reached his shoulders, a light stubble, golden eyes, a lean body and a smirking face...in short, he was pretty good-looking. By the amount of weapons he had though, it seemed as if he was a walking arsenal.
"Enough...I command you to stay silent!" Zeus thundered as he stared at the person they were hunting for a long time, even by godly standards. He didn't look the least bit afraid and was instead busy chewing his fingernails whilst glaring at his wife, who seemed to be ignoring him.
"Before you start asking stupid questions, yes I am indeed a son of Kronos, name is Perseus Jackson, though I prefer Percy. I am only here because of lady Hestia's convincing skills and because my patron said I ought to come here. Kindly do not vaporize me lord Zeus...that is if you can," Percy said, a smug grin on his face.
Zeus looked flabbergasted for some time before straightening himself.
"How dare you disrespect me, Zeus, the king of all gods. Bow to me you titan spawn," he boomed.
"Well, aren't you a titan spawn too? Besides, we are brothers so how bout we shake hands," Percy replied, offering a handshake.
The throne room was eerily silent; some gods were trying hard not to laugh as the amusing boy kept on angering Zeus. They became even more amused when the boy dismissed the idea and bowed in front of the Queen Hera, with utmost respect and sincerity.
"Why are you bowing towards her first?" Zeus said, his face a shade of purple. He was perplexed.
"Because she is my patron" The warrior replied coolly.
Another round of confusion erupted in the throne room, with Hera silencing them this time. The only one quite was the wisdom goddess, who was deep in thought, the frown on her face marring the smoothness of her brow.
"Silence, yes...it is true I am his patron. I found him as a baby. His mother Sally Jackson had passed away after being raped by his father, and as soon as I saw his golden eyes I had a suspicion that he was the child of the prophecy... So I nurtured him, trained him, taught him the ways of using almost all the weapons that are in existence. I was afraid for his life and thus kept all this a secret. As a way of training him, I also sent him on several missions, and he soon became the justice bringer, loved and feared by many. He is our only hope, he shall save us, that I am sure of. It is only a matter of years before Kronos and his vast army challenge Olympus. But time shall defeat time, good shall defeat evil, son shall defeat father...Perseus shall defeat Kronos!"
Sooo...how's the chapter. A bit short I guess, but quality over quantity is a thing.( thats my only excuse) I hope I haven't lost the talent I had( if any)
Thank you for following this story and reviewing it even though I didn't update for a long time...I am eternally grateful for that. So...bye I guess.
Therulerofthenile signing out.
