AN: Sorry for the giant gap between the last update and now. I got caught up in some stuff, so… yeah. Anyways, because of that, I kinda forgot some important unnamed characters (there's only one, I think) so I'm just gonna pick a random one that fits the bill.

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"Perseus Alexander Jackson, the time-traverser,"

"Titanslayer, Champion of Hestia, Poseidon, and Demeter."

"God of Heroes and Loyalty,"

"Battle and Bravery."

"The Protector undying."

A stunned silence followed the proclamation, except for the few who didn't understand what it meant.

"Why's everyone so shocked?" Alex whispered curiously.

Apollo shrugged, looking up to his mother's grim expression. "Who knows. Maybe it's cuz we're so awesome?"

"Yeah… I doubt that." Artemis replied sarcastically, rolling her eyes. "Anyways, how come they called you Perseus? And I've never heard of a god with a last name, either."

Alex shook his head. "Me neither. But isn't it cool? Alexander means Protector, but Perseus means Destroyer!"
"SILENCE!"

The three flinched as the King of Olympus's voice reverberated throughout the spacious throne room.

"Perseus Alexander Jackson, ho-"

"Call me Percy. Or Alex. Whichever."

Zeus paused in his question, glaring at the new god. A few others chuckled, and Demeter and Persephone had paled considerably. However, even Zeus could not deny the fact that there were greater things to address.

"PERSEUS ALEXANDER Jackson, how in the world have you attained these titles? Time-traverser? Titanslayer?!"

Alex could only shrug, as he genuinely had no idea why they called him that, either. Besides him, Artemis could only facepalm as Apollo grinned widely.

"And Poseidon! Since when was he your champion?!" Zeus shouted, turning to look at his brother.

Poseidon looked at the boy carefully, before shaking his head casually. "Who knows? I didn't make him mine, as far as I remember."

Leto cleared her throat as she stood up, eyeing the Queen of Olympus warily. "Milord, if I may…"

Zeus nodded for her to continue.

"Right. Demeter was not the one to find Alex. It was me. However, it was in no way through usual circumstances."

This piqued his interest. "What do you mean? And why didn't you keep him yourself?"

Wordless, the Titaness motioned towards the ever stoic Hera, and continued her story. "I found him while I was being chased by the Python. He… appeared in an orb of light, unlike anything I've ever seen. Then, it exploded, releasing something akin to a sonic boom. It completely annihilated the Python, as well as trees for miles in every direction. I only survived since the initial explosion forced me to the ground."

A few mutters rang across the room, as they discussed this information. Athena, in particular, seemed to consider Alex- or Percy- intently, before turning to her father in a whisper. "Father, I believe that this boy is indeed the one of the prophecy. He already is made champion by Hestia and Demeter, whose respective elements can be to an extent, considered fire and earth. Poseidon is water, and we already know he's called the Protector. His being the god of Loyalty also fits the last few verses. Also, the twins can also be considered the other part of the Three, can they not?"

Zeus thought over the connections, and grunted in agreement. "That is true… which means that they could decide the fate of the world. But I don't trust him. Percy, Alexander, whatever. Time-traverser?! That's too similar to Kronos…"

"Remember, Father, that he is also unwilling. Most likely, he didn't wish for it, meaning he is most likely not a servant of the Lord of Time." Athena chided, before glancing at Demeter, who nodded in thanks. They weren't on bad terms, particularly. Especially not compared to certain… other relationships between the gods.

Sighing, Zeus agreed that there was no reason to be actually against the boy. "Fine. We will hold a Council for further decisions, but first we have to decide whether they are Olympians or not. My children, obviously, are. So, is Perseus an Olympian or not?"

This elicited several protests of indignation, including Hera glaring at him. Athena, among others, facepalmed at his bluntness.

"Hold on. Why are we getting special treatment, and not Alex?" Apollo asked, making the boy look at him in appreciation.

Artemis voiced her agreement loudly, narrowing her eyes, "We're not going to do it if Alex doesn't!"

"Thanks Arty, Apollo." Alex whispered, frowning. "But you shouldn't say that. Don't put yourselves in danger 'cuz of me."

"SILENCE! We will decide by combat. Any arguments?"

Athena stroked her chin thoughtfully, then nodded in approval. "It would be a good way to see his power.

Demeter glared at Zeus. "You can't do that! He's less than a year old!"

"He killed my Python just as well," Hera retorted, glaring at the boy once she remembered that piece of information.

"But that was-"

"Shut it, Leto! I'm gonna fight him!" Ares punctuated that by smashing one fist into his palm, grinning savagely as he looked at the boy.

Zeus sighed at the arguments, and called for silence again. "Right. So, the general majority agrees with trial by combat. If he wins, he's the twelfth Olympian. If not, nothing happens. Seeing as there are no other volunteers, his opponent will be Ares."

"Great!" Ares leapt of his throne, and materialized a demonic-looking sword. Midnight blue in color, the blade was long and heavy, shaped like a spartan sword. A blood-red ruby gleamed in the base of the hilt.

Alex shrugged, and drew out his own sword, Anaklusmos. "I dunno why, but this keeps popping up with me so I'm gonna use it, you cool with that?"

The only response he got was the god of war charging him, full speed.

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Nice.