I've made some dumb decisions in my life, but accepting a challenge to fight a titan one-on-one? Probably not the most stupid, but it's up there. I leveled Riptide vertically across my face, then brought the blade down to my side. Prometheus balled his hands into fists, and rods of pure fire erupted, and I thought I was going to have to fight a titan with pure fire swords. Then the flames dissipated, and in their stead were two wicked looking swords. I now sort of wished I would've fought the pure fire.
"En guard, Percy". Prometheus boasted, and charged. He tried a dual attack, but I blocked it no problem. I swung in an upward motion, but he dodged back. He drove both his swords down on top of me, but I rolled out of the way. "So far, not bad Jackson. But "not bad...doesn't mean GOOD!" He kicked me square in the chest, and I went flying back. I landed on the side of a hill. I was alert just in time to roll out of the way of another dual sword ground jab, and tried another upward swing, but Prometheus easily dodged it. I caught a glimpse of Annabeth, and she had the most worried look on her face. I needed to do this. I needed to beat Prometheus. I jumped up, and waited for an attack. When it came, I was ready. He swung both his words, which met in front of me for a second. I used that split second, jumped up, planted my foot on both his swords, and back flipped off of them, kicking Prometheus in the face. He recoiled, and I landed at the top of the hill. I stood up, and looked down at Prometheus. I spread my arms in triumph.
"It's over Prometheus!" I boasted. "I have the high ground!" The titan eyed me.
"You underestimate my power, Jackson. I am a TITAN!!" He prepared to attack.
"Don't try it!" I called down. Too late. Prometheus spring up, trying to flip over me, but I knew that move all too well. It really was the only move he could make to gain the advantage. As he sailed over me, I swung Riptide. I heard Prometheus cry out. He landed in front of me, Golden Ichor pouring from his legs. I leveled Riptide at him. "I win"
"You are a good fighter, Jackson. You have proven that I was wrong to side with Kronos". Despite his wounds, Prometheus stood. He didn't seem in pain, but he was still leaking ichor.
"So…" I ventured. "The prophecy?"
"Of course." Prometheus scratched his chin. "If I remember correctly, this should be what you're looking for." He handed me a scroll of paper. Annabeth stride over and studied the rolled up proficy. She took it from me, and carefully unrolled it. She studied it for a second, then glared at Prometheus.
"This is BLANK! You tricked us!" She accused. Prometheus shook his head.
"It just needs my blessing to be read by demigods." He strode over, touched the paper, spoke a few words in Ancient Greek, and the paper glowed celestial bronze. I looked over Annabeth's shoulder at the appearing words.
"Where did you get this?" I asked Prometheus.
"Just appeared to me after the end-of-the-world thing" he shrugged. "Also, a slight request, if you will." Annabeth and I stared at Prometheus.
"What is it?" Annabeth asked, cautiously.
"To join you. After all, you'll need all the possible help." Annabeth and I shared a look of concern. I turned to him.
"Again, you were the enemy." I said. Prometheus shrugged.
"And as I have stated: I was wrong to side with Kronos."
"Percy" Annabeth tapped me on the shoulder, and I turned to her. "We could use him."
"Now you like him?"
"Percy, he's a titan."
"Exactly why we shouldn't trust him."
"Then trust ME, Seaweed Brain." She kissed me on the cheek, and I was all for her idea. I turned back to Prometheus.
"Prometheus, sir, you're hired." I shook the titan's hand. "Glad to have you"
"Glad to be wanted" A smile formed across Prometheus's face. "Now, the prophecy." I looked at the scroll in Annabeth's hand. The words have fully appeared, and I could read the prophecy:
The razer of Olympus will stand in time
To face the keeper of the forsaken lines
And join with the thought hostile foes
And relive the one who cries with woes
To seek the weapon that restores might
Revenge at the speed of light
