Poseidon POV
It has been three days since the party for welcoming Nico to Godhood. For Nico part he looked uncomfortable throughout the whole event. It was a formal event, which meant he had to dress in formal attire. Well kind of formal attire. Black Trousers, Jacket and a bluish shirt without a tie. I understand I myself hate formal clothing.
-Flashback-
The celebration (if you can call it that ) to introduce Nico to the other gods was a 'Gods' only event. The demigods were doing their own celebration at their camps. Which focused more on fun and celebrating than formalities, they get off lucky. The camp half-blood celebrations will be coming to an end soon. The Camp Jupiter is just starting to warm up with Jupiter being three hours behind Camp Half-Blood.
Jason, Rayna, Hazel, Frank and even Piper returned to Camp Jupiter two days after their announcement to Camp Half-blood. The night they returned to the Camp, they made their announcements to the camp. The campers were surprised. This thing is basically unheard of in Roman terms, but most were happy with the outcome. The only campers that did not seem happy was Octavian and his followers, but that was expected.
The Gods are aware of Octavian exploits and hunger for power, but Ancient Law prohibits us from getting involved on such medial stuff. It is up to the camp to deal with any issues that arise, even though his actions could have caused the end of the world as we know it. If the two camps did not manage to join forces to take on Gaia and the Giants.
Here I was forced to attend this event. I was never keen on events such as the like of these. but tonight, all I could what has transpired and that my Son was going to die. I guess I should be less shocked, less attached. After the first major prophecy, his death seemed imminent, but he survived that prophecy.
There has been plenty of times, where Percy life has been endangered. When he was offered Godhood the first time, I thought that would be the end of it. He turned down Godhood, then Gaia started to rise and it was obvious he was going to play a part in the next prophecy, but he survived. From the moment he was introduced to the 'God world' his life seemed to be in full of danger.
When the second prophecy was completed and the Gods were deciding on how to reward the seven from the prophecy, we came up with the concept of Immortal Trainers. I agreed with the idea soon as it was announced. I thought Percy would finally be safe and have some peace. Little did I know his death was already planned out and he had to turn down the deal. It seems that he has always been heading towards death. He served his purpose on living now he has to go. I shouldn't be too surprised, it seems to be the way of things.
Now I was attending a formal event celebrating a child of Hades being granted Godhood. I happy for Nico. I don't know him personally, but I know that he's been like a brother to Percy, so I know all I need to know.
-End Flashback-
We having a council session today. With everything that has been going on lately it has forced the council meetings to be postponed. We were starting the weekly council meetings back up today. I wasn't really in the mood. I know they will be a discussion on Percy, which I didn't really want to sit through, even though I admit I am little curious to Percy's situations. But mainly I knew what I needed to know and that was Percy was going to die.
We went through the usual council stuff. It was always the same. Talking about duties, problems et cetera then rinse wash and repeat for the next meeting.
As the meeting was coming to an end, my brother Zeus asked if anyone knew anything on my sons situation. No-one knew anything, or if they did they didn't reveal it.
I looked other to Athena, she looked frustrated. It must be killing her not knowing something. I would have usually found it amusing, but I wasn't in the mood. I also looked at the other Gods. Most just had indifferent faces on. Apollo and Hermes looked saddened which didn't really surprise me. I knew they liked Percy and what he stood up for and his ideals.
I saw Artemis have a troubled face on, which surprised me slightly. I know Percy made Artemis conflicted. Artemis thinks the male species are scum of the world, but she came to respect Percy especially after the Atlas and Curse of the Sky situation.
He was also earned the respect of her former lieutenant, Zoe Nightshade. Who was with Artemis and served her faithfully for over 2000 years. He is also like a brother to her current lieutenant, Thalia Grace.
Artemis and two of her lieutenants respecting Percy has caused Artemis to become conflicted. The thing she respects in Percy is also the thing she hates in Percy. In her mind, guys. All guys shouldn't have any redeeming qualities to speak of. They should be selfish, arrogant, egotistical, prideful, untrustworthy, deceitful and every other bad thing under the sun (her brother) in Artemis view, but Percy is not any of those things. So simply by him being himself, he challenges Artemis world views on the male species.
I think parts of her will be saddened, once Percy is gone. He is the only man to earn her respect, not only earned her respect but worthy of having it. I also think part of her will be relieved when Percy is gone. As the being who challenges her world views will no longer exist. Talk about screwed up.
As it was obvious no one knew anything, Athena spoke up, suggesting a possible lead for information. She suggested we bring in Hynos. Who is the God of Sleep and father to Morpheus who the God of Dreams. Athena suggested information that Percy cannot reveal might have been revealed within his sleep. It was a good suggestion, non demigod dreams are usually not controlled by their host.
We called in Hypnos instead of Morpheus for the simple reason is that Hypnos is the God of Sleep and all that surrounds sleep, including dreams. Well almost, he not in control of demigod dreams as they are part of the divine itself.
Zeus agreed and sent Hermes off to fetch Hypnos. Shortly after Hermes reappeared with Hypnos in toe. The council asked about recent regular sleep and dreams involving Percy. Hypnos looked anxious for his part, when the council asked the question. He was silent for a short while then spoke up "Lord Zeus, I afraid I don't have any information regarding recent sleep activity regarding the demigod you requested. When I try sense the sleep activity of the demigod you have asked about, all I get is nothing at all, like he is hidden from me, hasn't slept or doesn't exist." This shocked everyone in the Throne Room. I guessing one thing was on the mind of all the Gods, is this the fates doing? are the fates protecting/shielding Percy, including his dreams.
Zeus dismissed Hypnos, seems like the council meeting is coming to end. Zeus asked if there was anything else to discuss at today's meeting. Athena eyes lit up like she just thought of something.
Athena POV
We were in a council meeting. Zeus just asked if there was anything else to discuss a thought came to me. I spoke up "Father, to strengthen ties between the Roman and Greek camps, I have an idea." Zeus nodded to indicate for me continue.
"We are keeping the current locations of the camps, but there are opposite different sides of the country. The distance is currently an inconvenience and will likely dissolve the relationship over time. To counter this I suggest we create a link between the two camps folding space, so the distance is not an issue. I suggest we create a small phantom room like Calypso island. The room will have a water fountain within it for Iris messages, as-well as two doors. One door will lead to Camp Half-Blood and the other will lead to Camp Jupiter."
All the Gods started to look interested in the idea and seeing the benefits of such a creation.
"By my plans only one door will be able to open at any time. Also the door to the other camp can only be opened from the camp site as a security precaution. The connection shall last with the last door opened, meaning no-one will be trapped within this room. The fountain will allow campers to message the camp to open the door and grant access. Not only is it a security precaution, it will also reassure both camps that they are in control. The door will have shielding to only allow demigods, gods and animals through, not the essence of Titans or Monsters. Having a small room also reassures against possible attack, not many can fit in a small room and a door way is easily defensible."
Greek and Romans have a long bloodied history. I wanted this idea to be seen as safe over a possible threat for both camps. While the camps maybe allied at the moment, you can never know future events. The Romans seem to finally see hurting Greek Demigods is still hurting/weakening the Gods, for if the Greek aspect is weakened then so is the Roman as we are the same being but different aspects of the same being.
"It will strengthen the bounds, transferring camps would be like walking through a room. We could also easily exchange campers, so that they can learn from each other, but also keep their roots, which will strengthen the demigods and us for having them stronger."
I finished. I looked around, the Gods where all nodding. Zeus spoke up "That's an great idea. Such a deed will take a significant amount of power to accomplish, but looking around the council agrees with the idea put forth, so we shall make preparations to see that it is done. Anything else anything anyone would like to discuss?" The Gods shook their heads no "Then Meeting Dismissed." The Gods started flashing out.
Percy POV
It has almost been four years, since the end of the Second Giant War. My time is coming to an end as Percy Jackson, A demigod Son of Poseidon. The past four years has been consisted of training demigods, seeking out new demigods and killing monsters.
Not shortly after the announcements of Immortal Trainers. I completed my training with my future self. Afterwards I showed up to the beach, twice a week to keep myself trained.
We moved on to combat training with monsters, such as taking on a horde of monsters whilst blindfolded. After a few weeks of that my future self said I was good enough to continue my training by myself. My future self gave me the power to create magical constructs for creatures to train against, to keep my training senses sharp. He usually didn't turn up to the training sessions anymore, so I was just left by myself to keep myself in shape, which I was fine with.
The two camps have a good relationship. I would spend my time at both Roman and Greek Camp, when I wasn't out seeking demigods, or hunting monsters. The Romans see me as Roman and the Greeks see me as Greek. I started training both camps when I was at either one, as my swordsmanship was unmatched.
After the Immortal Trainers were announced and it was announced I wasn't one and that I was going to die. The campers at first became reserved around me. I understood their reactions, they were protecting themselves emotionally. They didn't know what to make off me and they were kind of wary to be around me. While mortal human/demigod know they and they friends will one day die (mostly) to have it announced as a definite, is not something they like to contemplate.
They eventually started acting normal around me, once they saw I was still the same as I was. Travel between the two camps became an easy thing. A few weeks after the Immortal Trainers came to be. A structure showed up at camp, one morning when we woke up. The structure was weird, it looked like a cobble stone wall made specifically for the door that was placed within the wall.
You could walk around it, the depth was less than a foot . There was a letter attached to the door explaining it purpose. If the door handle was white, it meant the door was open at the other camp and the door at our camp could not be opened. If the handle was golden it meant that we could use the door.
The handle at the time was golden, which meant we could open the door. We opened the door, it was weird seeing this room, when your eyes telling you it cannot be there. It was a small circular room. The room was created from white marble. In the middle of the room was a flowing water fountain for Iris Messages. At the other side there was another door, the door that would lead to the other camp site. The circular walls that lead from door to door, had an indent in them that had a trail of fire, that gave of a soft glow that lighted the room.
This room became known as "The Interchange" whilst not exactly accurate to the word, we did use it for exchanges as well as travel between the camps. Visits between the two camps became commonplace as well as learning from each other.
There was a lot of monsters in the world, that needed hunted down. After the war you would think they would be less monster attacks and less monsters, but Gaia basically opened the doors to Tartarus. After Gaia was lulled back asleep the monsters did not have someone to control them, so they was a lot of monster attacks in the mortal world. though mortals never realised they were monster attacks. I was always trying to go out to fight monsters, when possible. It became quite an hobby of mine. The other trainers could not go out to kill monsters, I almost felt sorry for them.
I also went out and collected some demigods, I was mostly there for support. Most demigods are young and in school, so I just kept an eye out for monsters whilst another demigod or satyr went for the demigod.
But now my time is coming to an end. Last week I said my goodbyes to both camps, they were sad but accepted it. I got in contact with my family said my goodbyes to my Mom, Paul and Vienna, I didn't dare risk going in person in case my scent attracted monsters. Oh by the way, Vienna is my little sister, she is two years old at the moment. She's a my Moms and Pauls child so its regular and she won't have to worry about her as much as she did with me growing up.
I decided it was time to get in contact with Thalia and ask to meet her. Also ask Thalia to request meet Lady Artemis as I have a favour to ask of her.
Thalia POV
I was laying down on my camp bed. Listening to music and thinking about recent events. Today we hunted down some monsters, that all we seem to do these days, they seemed endless. Currently we were in a woodland area in Los Angeles. The monsters seemed to be attracted to this area, then again I shouldn't be to surprise, with all the people that lived in this area.
Monsters generally stayed away from places that were very close to the demigod camps as of late, as the camps have been sending out demigods to slay monsters. So New York and San Francisco were pretty safe places at the moment, as campers where actively hunting down monsters that had been released from tartarus due to Gaia influence.
The strange thing is that even with Campers and Hunters, hunting down all these monsters, it still doesn't seem to be enough. In-fact it seems to be getting worse. New monsters have even been seen, that no one has never seen before, or monsters that shouldn't exist. Mythical monsters that exist outside of Greco-Roman world.
I suddenly heard Percy saying my name. I turned around and saw he was contacting me through an Iris message. I pulled my headphones out, slightly embarrassed as I was kicking my legs and humming whilst I was thinking. I gave him a stern look saying not to say anything. I probably would have done worse, but I knew he wouldn't be IM'ing me without a good reason, I also knew its almost been four years.
"Kelp head" I nodded towards him "Hey Thalia. How you doing?" "Ohh you know Hunting Monsters. The usual, you?" I replied "Saying my goodbyes, tying some loose ends. Listen Thals, I was hoping to meet up with you and Lady Artemis. Do you think you can arrange a meeting within the next week?" I thought about it. I knew my Lady would meet up with him due to her curiosity. I trait shared by myself. The Gods haven't been able to find out anything surrounding Percy, It drove them nuts.
The Gods have tried to use me to find out information about Percy. Thinking Percy would tell me, no such luck for them. It always sparked there interest when it came to Percy, every time I met up with him, My Lady or another God would come and question me, see if anything was revealed.
"Sure. What do you need to see Lady Artemis about anyways?" I asked curious "I have a favour to ask of her" I smirked "My Lady won't take to kindly to you asking her a favour. You are a boy after all" "Thanks Pinecone. I must say I preferred you as a tree, you didn't talk back. You were a beautiful pine tree, too bad something demonic came out of it" I blushed, I don't know why I still feel connected to the tree somehow and it felt personal. I mocked glared at him "Fine, I will ask my lady. Perhaps if we lucky she will turn you into an animal, you make a cute animal, or wait you're already an animal, maybe you be better as a jackalope!" Now it was his turn to mock glare at me. We joked around and talked some more. before he had to go.
I exited my tent and walked towards My Lady tent.
Percy POV
It has been two days since I Iris Messaged Thalia about a meeting. She got back in contact the day after saying that she and Lady Artemis would meet me tomorrow, which was yesterday to meet up in Central Park.
So here I was sat on a bench in Central Park waiting for Thalia and Artemis. I made sure I came early . A little while later I saw Artemis and Thalia walking towards me. I stood up as they approached, I gave a curt nod towards the goddess "Lady Artemis. Thank you for coming." I probably should have done more, but I was never good when it came to formalities. I turned to Thalia "Hey Thals" while going up and hugging her. Artemis would usually get furious if a boy hugged one of her hunters, but she knows we see each other as brother and sister, so she let it pass.
Artemis spoke up "I am busy boy, why have you request a meeting with me?" I responded to her "I have a request, or more precisely requests. As I have said before, I will be able to communicate to people even after my death." She nodded jaw clenched "I will make some requests in the future. These requests will be with the goal in mind of helping the world, Olympus or your hunters. Such as saving a demigod that could play a crucial role in the future or hunting down a creature, or reporting a threat" she looked at me curiously "Your statement seems fair, even if I don't like complying to the requests of a boy. Then again you are not any ordinary boy, but why me?" she cut in. I replied "You are a hunter as well as a goddess. The interference rule is not as tightly bound to you, as Hunters and maidens are under your domain. You can help when no other god or goddess cannot." She nodded in understanding.
I kept talking "I will also try help out The hunt, whenever possible. I won't be able to get directly involved directly or even help all the time or even most of the time, but whenever possible I will try to help. You might even get some new hunters out of it." She nodded gratefully , then spoke "As much as it pains me, I... thank you." she looked like she wanted to bite her own tongue off, Thalia looked equally surprised.
"As for today's request to meet you. I want to gave you a burden to pass on to any future true hero that shows potential, whether boy or girl." Artemis stopped me talking by cutting in "Why would I do this, Take on this burdan?" I started speaking once again "Ever since finding the truth about Riptide. I have tried to use it, to honour Zoe. It's a remarkable sword, I want the sword to be passed onto someone who is worthy. Who would use the sword for goodness. A hero with a true heart, whom is humble. I could not think of anyone better to take on this burden. You were her family, her sister to look up to. You gave her a home and a family. A reason for living. There is no one better to take on this burden."
I reached in my pocket and pulled out the pen. Artemis had tears in her eyes, she was also wearing a soft smile. I layed riptide in my palm in front of her "Artemis. Will you take this burden on for myself and for Zoe. To pass Riptide onto the next hero, male or female?" She nodded and reach for Riptide and took the weapon. As she did a felt an energy settle into my palm from where her hand made contact with my hand.
She turned around "You did honour her and still do, thank you, Perseus. I always reserved doubts about you, but you are a being like no other" She turned back still sadly smiling "It has been an honour to know you. Goodbye Perseus." What she did next surprised me, she gave me a quick hug and then backed up. "I have to leave for Olympus now." she turned to Thalia who was looking bewildered with the whole thing. "Thalia stay and say your Goodbye to your friend. You can catch up with myself and the hunt later." Thalia nodded "Thank you, my lady" Artemis nodded then flashed out.
After Artemis left, me and Thalia went into New York. We first went to a cafe to order a burger meal for each of us. We then talked about stuff mainly about the past adventures and stories whilst exploring New York and having fun. A few hours later, she needed to leave to rejoin the Hunt. She hugged me and said Goodbye and told me I better stay in contact. I promised that I would.
After we parted. I booked an hotel room for the night, by manipulating the mist. Tomorrow I would set out to travel to a forest in Canada, I didn't really know why, I just felt that where I needed to go. My end was almost here. One last journey for this life, before a new journey begins.
A.N: I am going to be using Monsters/Creatures or the idea of them from other mythologies, books, games and myths. They might not be exactly like they are from these things, I might just get the base idea and make them completely different, it's not about accuracy. Some will be completely made up.
For example. My Character Nexus is going to have a counterpart, Apollyon [The Destroyer][Actual greek character] (Abaddon - Hebrew Biblical Reference) she's going to be female and not anything like the stories or biblical reference. She's not evil, she a balancing force of nature. That will be introduced in the next chapter. Her and Nexus are going to have a weird kind of relationship, they aren't enemies, but they have different views of beliefs.
I haven't checked the story out yet as I have been busy the two weeks, but PercyJacksonfan4life asked if you could check out his/her story "The Dragon Rider", sounds an interesting concept so check it out if it interests you. I have also started adding story I like to my favourites.
For Chaos fictions I do recommend, check out the favourites section of profile:
Percy, Guardian of the Hunt, Assassin of Chaos » by Starblade176
Guardian of the Earth » by chilledcactus
Athlon, Chaos' Commander of the Universe » by Lmb111514
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Assassin of Chaos: A second life » by Fighter1357
I found this chapter surprisingly hard to write. Anyways Thanks for Readings. Also Thanks to those that have reviewed or have subscribed.
