Chapter 6: Friend of Olympus, or enemy?
Percy POV
I ran into the room and the sight made my blood be chilled to the bone. I let out a feral scream of rage before smashing out of the window and setting myself on fire and Cooper fire travailed to how knows where. I was a force of nature and destruction, smashing through buildings, streets, everything. A hurricane of fire and water surrounded me, crushing everything, mindlessly as I focused on only one thing: Venting out frustration. The winds picked up and a huge bus was lifted of the ground only to be sent flying, now burning with Greek fire into a building. Earthquakes were released by the dozen, and hurricanes battered the coast all around. Few more minutes and there wouldn't be a New York... Suddenly 14 flashes of light stopped me, and the Olympians approached me warily. I saw Athena and Hestia's eyes screw up as they tried to recognize me but in that moment I made a choice, a decision of what to do with my life and used the water in me to change my appearance into one that would shake the Olympians to their core
"Who are you" Shouted Zeus from the side of the Olympians
"Come now son, surely you can recognize your own father" I said, letting the hood drop and revealing the face of Kronos, titan of time, father of the big three...
Zeus's eyes nearly popped at the sight of his father, but he stopped himself, saying "Impossible, you were destroyed by Perseus just 10 years ago, you couldn't have spawned that quickly" He exclaimed
"Oh really, then how am I here, pray tell? You didn't really think that weak demigod would be able to properly destroy me, did you" You gods really have grown foolish in your time, but never fear, I am here to end that." I rasped
"The Olympians quickly pulled out their weapons and got ready to destroy the lone Titan King, except Hestia and Athena. Hestia looked over to her sister before nodding slowly. Oh gods, they better not be... Suddenly Athena jumped in front of me and tried to pull me into a hug. I backed up, shocked before calling Dragonforce, Wiling it, COMMANDING it to turn back into its original form, the Scythe Of Kronos was held by me, the weapon fitting perfectly in my hands, The other Olympians backed up in fear, but not Athena, who smiled at the blade, looking like her prediction was correct. "You wont hurt me Perseus, I know that it is you." She said.
"I have no idea what you are talking about" I roared, charging at her, bringing Dragonforce in a arc, which was blocked by her sword that just materialized in her hand. We fought quickly, but I found a slight opening under her cross guard and and stepped in, disarming her and pointing the scythe at her throat. She looked shocked at being defeated, then smiled, saying "you really have improved with your sword Lord Kronos, but what are you waiting for?" She asked. The other gods just stared at the scene being played out in front of them, none of them being able to hear anything. I was fuming, wanting to go forward with my plan but knowing that I couldn't. Suddenly I pulled my sword backwards, looking into Athena's eyes for any sign of panic or fear, but all there was only peaceful knowing and mothers love. I sighed and willed the scythe back into Dragonforce, earning a collective gasp from the Gods who clearly recognized the sword, before changing back into my fake appearance,earning a shocked gasp from Artemis before changing into my normal appearance, my proper appearance, leaving the Gods dumb folded and pulling my mother into a tight hug. When I finally pulled back she had tears in her eyes, and my eyes grew wide with shock, I had never seen her cry before. I moved to wipe her tears but quick as lightning she slapped me, hard, saying "Dont you dare do something like that again, what were you thinking! YOU COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED!" She exclaimed, loosing her temper before a loud cough was heard from behind her and we turned to see the confused counsel look at me in shock. Athena paled, she had forgotten that we had a audience.
I stepped forward, about to try to say something when I was attacked by a tearful man in a sea green shirt and shorts, who pulled me into a tight bear hug and managed to say "I i is i-i-it r-r-really y-y-you Percy and were is Cooper?" Cried my father, hugging me for the first time in 10 years, and I hugged him back just as tightly, I had really missed him. I still held grudges but he hadn't betrayed me, he was my dad and I really loved him. "Yes dad, its me, I'm, back and I don't know he just toke off and I don't now were he is" I whispered, causing him to finally pull back and look at me in wonder, "You are a man now Percy! How come you still look 18 ish? Hades you should be 25 by now! Where have you been!" He exclaimed. I looked over at Athena, whose stormy grey eyes darkened but she gave me a tiny nod, telling me it was ok to tell them. I was about to start when Zeus smashed down his lightning bolt. "ENOUGH! HAVE YOU ALL FORGOTTEN WHY WE ARE HERE? THE TOWN WAS ABOUT TO BE DESTROYED. We will return to Olympus RIGHT NOW and decide what is to be done."
Poseidon rose up, summoning his trident when I quickly stepped in, saying, "Its ok dad, Lord Zeus is right, and it will be better for me to tell you all my story at the same time." Poseidon looked unsure before nodding and before I could thank him I was caught in a bright flash and suddenly I was in the Throne room of Olympus, standing in the center as all the gods and goddesses looked at me expectantly. I sighed and began to narrate my story, telling them about what exactly happened and what I planned to do. When I was pushed I finally gave examples of some of the monsters I defeated.
Zeus POV
I was thoroughly impressed with my nephews, they had skills and bravery unseen or unheard of from anyone else. It was the first time a demigod has managed to survive out of the country homed by the gods , and two demigods managed for around 10 years, a huge feat. I was secretly very proud of Perseus and Cooper, they always seemed to do the right thing and did all they could to keep his family together, and I had to say i was glad that they were well after 10 years of being secluded, Olympus missed their greatest heroes. However there was something missing. Perseus didn't take any pride in the gods praises, he just had a blank look in his eyes. When the gods discovered he was the one that saved their children they sent him smiles and appreciating nods, but were shocked when he didn't respond, just look ahead blackly. When he got to the part of the hunt being attacked and him helping I was stunned, He alone defeated hundreds of monsters and the giant of the hunt, to protect my daughter. I walked up to him and pulled him into a bear hug, earning gasps from everyone in the room. this was the first time in all of time that I'd ever hugged a demi god, and that to a spawn of Poseidon? That was big. said man was just looking at his son, pride clearly shining through, but also worry at Perseus's expressions and attitude. The previous eyes that shone with mirth were weighed down with heavy pain and loss, and a sense of hopelessness and loss of purpose. When he went back on himself and mentioned the interference of Hestia and Athena Poseidon got really mad. The seas were thrown into turmoil as he bellowed at his rival for being a part in his sons vanishing act and was in the middle of his rage when suddenly the seas calmed down and the room stopped shaking. We looked at Poseidon, confused with his sudden stop but when we saw the look of shock on his face we turned to see Perseus surrounded by a powerful sea green light, so bright with power I almost had to look away.
Percy POV
I was getting very annoyed at dad shouting at mom, so decided to end his tantrum. I concentrated on the ability I had discovered I had, the ability to counter other powers of the sea, and slowly nullified my fathers. Had he been concentrating he would easily have been able to overpower me, but he was so wrapped up in his rage he didn't notice until I gained utmost control and stopped everything suddenly. When all the shocked eyes looked towards me I just glared, announcing "Sorry father, but I wont have anyone talking to my adopted mother like that..." The words were treated with silence and you could literally hear the pin drop, before the gods were sent into a disarray of shouting and yelling, until Zeus slammed down his master bolt and demanded quiet. When everyone was silent Poseidon walked up to Athena and pressed his trident into the shocked goddesses throat, saying "How dare you brainwash my child after what that daughter of yours did to him, how dare you adopt him without my permission after all you and your family have ever done is hurt him, one way or the other" When Poseidon finished I saw tears in my mothers eyes, and Poseidon's' eyes widened when he saw, as he had never previously seen his rival cry before. I felt rage build up inside of me, I knew that Poseidon had acted without all the information but he just threatened my mother. I growled until a shining Armour draped all over me, the same as what was given to me all those years ago and riptide and Dragonforce were out in my hands. I stood protectively in front of Athena. "If anyone tried to hurt her they have to go through me first" I growled then looked at dad before saying "Dad, I can see that you are upset but hear her out, but remember I wont tolerate her to be talked to in that tone, or to be blamed for actions of her daughter. If it wasn't for her I would have tried to commit suicide long before today, and probably succeeded too.
I saw Poseidon look at me in shock before pulling both Athena and Hestia into a tight hug, thanking them for looking after me. I tried not to chuckle and the blush on moms face, a fact not missed by her as she sent me her death gaze, however it had lost its effect on me over the years and I just grinned.
Finally when It was accepted and acknowledged that Athena had adopted me I got on with my story and mentioned being caught by Artemis and the challenge Apollo and Ares looked confused, before Ares shouted "How come he went free then, nothing gets away from the hunt!" Apollo said "OH MY GODS! A demigod managed to evade you!"
I knew that Artemis would be constantly put down by this for centuries so I said "No, we cheated. we created fake trails before fire tele-porting away so that I couldn't be found. Apollo looked disappointed but Artemis Skeptical. She didn't believe me but nodded greatfully, to which I just calmly nodded to.
Artemis POV
I couldn't believe what all this demigods had done, earning the trust of my father, bearing the blessing of Hades, being the adopted son of Athena despite being the son of Poseidon and even becoming Hestia's first ever champions, The boys seemed to be hell bent on finding everything that wasn't possible and doing them. they were a strange one, acceptable man in my opinion. they took the weight of the sky from my shoulders when they was but 12 years old to let me fight, and then never bragged about it or mentioned it again, which really caught my attention. they befriended Zoe, the biggest man hater of them all after me because of Heracles, and even here he was lying about our little challenge, just to help me? I felt something stir in my chest when he nodded in response to my awkward smile. I was confused by the feelings but casually put them down to feeling pity for the boy... man... he had been through a lot. I was similarly shocked when he told the council that they were a half immortal, only able to be defeated in battle.
That explained Poseidon's questions but I had one more, that he probably didn't want to tell us but it was something that I felt was urgent for us to understand. I tentatively asked him the question, not wanting to get on the gods who supported hims bad side, They had almost tried to destroyed me on the spot when I asked how could we be sure he was telling the truth. What? I had to check!
"Perseus... why did you impersonate the titan lord Chronos or try to destroy the city and why did Cooper disappear?" I asked tentatively. Immediately his eyes caught on fire, and a wall of Greek fire surrounded him. The throne room began to shake and spears of ice formed above the flames, somehow not burning above the fire thats so hot that it can burn underwater. I recoiled on my throne in shock, and a little bit of fear. Athena quickly shrunk down and tried to touch him but screamed in pain as she was burnt by the fire. The sound snapped Perseus out of his rage and everything went back to normal. He ran over to his mother, quickly put his hand on hers and we all watched in wonder as his hand glowed a bright orange and Athena's hand was cured of all burns. Then he shocked us all by pulling the goddess into a tight hug, and we were even more shocked when she hugged him back just as tight. I knew that they were close, but I never thought that they were THAT close! He pulled back and bowed to us, "Sorry, I lost control for a moment" Zeus looked at him in shock, amazed at the level of power he displayed and then seemed to get over it and flash a smile at Percy.
Once again Perseus was breaking all boundaries. He is my uncles son and displayed a inhuman amount of power and didn't get blasted for it. He is really something special, so different from any other man to ever exist. He returned to his story and when he got to the part of being part immortal everyone practically blew a fuse. Even Zeus looked worried, and he was the one who had been looking to him respectfully. "So... you are immortal so you can only be defeated in battle, you are powerful, you have spent 10 years learning fighting skills never heard of before. You are the son of one of the big three, the adopted son of another Olympian, the champion of the oldest Olympian AND have been blessed by another of the big three" Hera said, incredulously. Percy noded calmly and said "Cooper has been as well. Hera turned to her husband with darkness in her eyes. "The boys could be very dangerous. they has enormous power, and can counter other gods power as long as they have them himself. Most minor gods are loyal to them, and they can even learn abilities that should only be possible through inheritance. If they managed to learn how to change their appearance with water, who knows what else they are capable of?" She finished. Poseidon rose with a furiousn expression, and so did many of the other Olympians but Percy beat them to it, however when he rose and everyone fell silent, he did the thing that no one expected. He rose and walked towards Hera's throne, before collapsing in front of it, saying "You are right, we am a threat. I want you to kill us, for the good of all..."
