The Son of Calypso
Summary: After an angry God washes up on Calypso's shores, he commits a horrible crime against her just before leaving the island. She asks Poseidon for help to hide her son from Zeus. What will happen when a young Artemis is introduced to the god? Will Zeus find out it's him? And how does the father relate to all of this?
Chapter 9
Previously
The fates slightly turned to look at each other before raising their hands. "You are loyal to those you are closest to. Loyal to the point where you would tear down the world to save such people. Whether that is a good thing or bad thing, we have yet to see." They paused for a second seeming to consider something.
"You are peaceful by nature, not wanting to cause anyone or anything harm." They slowly lowered their hands. The one in the middle opened her mouth, preparing to speak before she froze. She closed her mouth before turning back to her sisters and starting to converse with them.
The council watched in confusion. This had never happened before and they were wondering what the problem could be. Their questions were soon answered as the fates turned back to Percy.
Now
The fates stared at Percy, seeming to dissect him with their eyes. Finally, after what seemed to be hours to Percy, the middle fate spoke. "Lord Perseus. You shall the god of peace, woodcraft, loyalty, secrets, and the Earth."
Percy's eyes widened as he got down on one knee and bowed to them. He had gained some powerful domains, especially now that he was the ruler of Earth. The three fates nodded their heads before leaving in a bright golden flash.
Zeus clapped, gathering every god's attention. "It seems you three have attained some powerful domains." Zeus looked around at his fellow Olympians. "I say that we make the three Olympians." He proclaimed, much to the shock of the council. "Artemis and Apollo shall replace Helios and Selene, who have recently faded. While Perseus shall join us as a mediator, and the one who rules over the mortal land."
Zeus stared at the three gods. He could care less about their domains and powers. All he was worried about was gaining more support on the council and this was the best way to get it. Out of the corner of his eye, he noticed Athena open her mouth to speak. He raised his hand, which silenced her quickly.
"We shall have a vote." He proclaimed. "All in favor of them joining the council?" Zeus first raised his hand, and was quickly followed by Poseidon, Athena, Hermes, Aphrodite, and Demeter.
Hera sat fuming in her seat, furious that the three had been allowed to join. Not only did she now have to put up with two more of his bastard children, but he had allowed the child he previously tried to destroy into the council as well.
Three thrones appeared in the throne room. Apollo's was next to Hermes' throne. His throne was made out of pure gold and seemed to radiate light. Percy's was next to Apollo, and seemed to be made out of black marble. It had some bushes growing off of it at the base, symbolizing his domain of the earth.
Artemis' throne appeared in between Athena and Aphrodite. It was silver and seemed to shine and sparkle like the light from the moon.
The three new Olympians willed themselves to their full godly height and took a seat in their new thrones. As soon as they sat, their eyes widened, feeling the boost of power the Olympians get from their thrones. They took a second to get adjusted before relaxing and looking over at Zeus to continue.
Zeus nodded his head, "Welcome, new Olympians. Tonight we shall have a celebration in praise for the new gods. You are all dismissed" With that all the Olympians except for the three siblings left.
They all shrunk down and met in the center of the throne room. They quickly embraced, before stepping back.
"Well, I'll see you guys later. There are some new things that I want to try out!" Apollo said excitedly, before flashing out of the throne room. Percy just shrugged, used to his brothers antics, while Artemis groaned holding a hand up to her head. "You know that he is going to get into some trouble, right?" She asked.
Percy nodded, before smiling. "Looks like we will be able to stay with each other, seeing as how our domains coincide with each other." (Artemis does have the domain of the wild and animals after all.)
Artemis smiled happily at her brother before hugging him again. She rested her head on his chest, "When are we going to go hunting again?" She asked. She looked up and saw his smile grow. "How about tomorrow? After all we do have to attend the party tonight."
She nodded against his chest before sighing and taking a step back. "I'm going to go find Apollo." She said before turning and starting to walk to the throne room doors. "He's probably already gotten himself into some trouble." Was all she said before she disappeared through the doors.
Percy sighed and started to walk towards the doors. He decided that he would spend the rest of his free time looking around Olympus. As he was about to walk through the doors he was violently jerked to the side before he felt a hand cover his mouth.
Hera's dark brown eyes bore into his. He flinched back slightly when he noticed her glare. The hand that was not covering his mouth was on his shoulder keeping him against the wall. He shivered slightly, unsure of what to do.
"How?" She asked him, causing him to look at her confused. "How are you alive? You should've been dead!" His eyes widened, not understanding what she was talking about. He tried to speak, but his voice was muffled by her hand. She quickly removed her hand and he took a deep breath.
"I'm sorry, Lady Hera. I don't know what you're talking about." She grimaced, and slapped him across the face. His head was flung to the side as he raised his hand and held his cheek where he had been slapped. "Don't try to fool me into thinking that you don't know."
He stood there stunned, "I-I really don't know what you're talking about." He stuttered, fear starting to kick in. She raised her hand to slap him again when she paused. She removed her hand from his shoulder and Percy quickly took a step away from her.
She stared at his face for a long time, "You should be dead." She finally said. Percy looked down at the ground, unsure of what to say. Hera took a step towards him, but Percy took a step back, maintaining his distance from her.
"Who raised you?" She questioned. Percy muttered something, but it had been to quiet for her to hear. Hera rolled her eyes, "Louder." She watched him take a breath. "My mother. Leto." He said loudly.
Hera stared at his face, her expression emotionless. Percy squirmed a bit, feeling uncomfortable when Hera started laughing. It was a menacing laugh, one that held no joy.
She finally understood what had happened that day in the forest. The day when Perseus had gone missing.
"Foolish boy." She spoke, "You truly believe that Leto is your true mother? She found you! That's why you had disappeared! She had taken you and had hidden you from me!"
Percy was taken aback, stunned at what he was hearing. Leto wasn't his true mother? His thoughts started to run rampant. How had his mother never told him this? If this was true then who was his actual mother? He shook his head trying to clear his thoughts. It was unsuccessful though, and his mind continued to wander.
Hera smirked, knowing that she had gotten into the god's head. She took a couple steps back and turned around, preparing to flash out. She had a new target in mind and she was going to get all the answers she needed. She glanced one last time at the god before leaving in a bright gold flash.
Percy was startled out of his thoughts by the golden flash. He looked around and noticed Hera had left, and realized that the golden flash had come from the goddess leaving. He sighed before he took a couple of steps back and ran into the wall.
He leaned against the wall and slowly slid to the floor, burying his head in his hands in the process. How much of his life was a lie? His eyes then widened as he thought of something.
Were Artemis and Apollo not actually his siblings? Were they not related at all? He shook his head at that thought. No matter what they would always be siblings, even if it's not by blood. With this thought, Percy started to slowly stand up.
Once he was up he started to make his way out of the throne room. As he got closer to the door he became more determined. He would confront his mother and find out the truth. He would find out why Hera had confronted him. And lastly, he would find out who his true mother is.
Woodcraft is knowledge of the woods, especially with reference to camping and other outdoor pursuits.
Welp, there ya go! Man, you guys sure don't like cliffhangers. But then again, no one does. :)
Next time will Percy discover the truth? Will he finally meet Calypso? Who knows, it's not written yet!
What do you guys think of the domains? Not to OP. Matches up with Artemis and Apollo too. Apollo is Sun, Artemis is Moon, Percy is Earth, all major objects in space.
Next chapter will take a little longer since it's time for me to update my other story, The Lost Heroes. Every 3 chapters here equals 1 chapter there.
Anyways, please leave a review, they truly make my day. I enjoy reading each and everyone of them.
