AN: I'm just gonna try to go through this as fast as possible, sorry if this is a bit sloppy.

Also, I have an idea. I'm putting up this sample of a new story idea I have, a Percy Jackson and Young Justice crossover. Then I'm putting up a poll to decide if I should continue it or focus on the eight I'm working on right now.

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"This is gonna be fun..."

Sparks flew as Percy dashed forwards, engaging in combat with the unknown hunter, who quickly pulled out a pair of daggers not unlike the twins'.

Said hunter grinned savagely, his strikes gradually increasing in speed as he adjusted to the battle. "Pleased to meet you, Perseus Jackson! Lord Kronos really hates you, you know that?"

Grunting slightly, Percy scowled at the usage of his full name, then frowned at the name of the Titan Lord's name. "Who the Hades are you?"

Before he could answer, however, another duo of arrows soared towards him. Frowning, the man knocked one aside before catching the other by the shaft, in an incredible display of skill. Smirking, he parried a sword strike with one dagger, and used his other hand to launch the arrow back at Apollo, almost as fast as it was originally.

"I'm Orion the hunter, and you're my prey!" Orion exclaimed, turning back to Percy without bothering to see the result of his attack.

Percy's eyes widened, but he didn't slow down in the slightest, instead increasing in speed to match his opponent. 'Orion…? He sounds… familiar, as does Kronos. But Kronos feels familiar, like I met him...'

"Why does Kronos want me dead?" he called out, swiping Anaklusmos in a backhand slash in an attempt to surprise Orion. However, the hunter anticipated this and jumped over it. However, Percy was unable to capitalize on this opening, being forced to evade one of the daggers thrown at his chest.

Orion smirked, landing lightly on his feet before dodging another duo of arrows. "Oh, he doesn't want you dead. He has uses for you, after all…"

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A few meters away, Artemis narrowed her eyes at the opposing archer, noting his proficiency in both melee combat and archery. Silently, she inched over to her brother, who had thankfully dodged the redirected arrow earlier.

"I have an idea…" she whispered, her eyes still pinned to the two combatants. Apollo nodded slowly, frowning slightly as she explained her idea.

Nodding again in confirmation, Apollo gave her a thumbs up, and nocked another arrow.

"Ready?"

"Let's kick his ass."

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Back with the two fighters, Percy was tiring. Slowly, but surely, his previous exercises were taking their toll, whereas Orion was fresh and well-rested.

Both of them knew this. Neither commented on it.

Downward slash, followed by a elbow blow to the head, both of which were blocked expertly. Percy parried one of the daggers, using the upward force to jump over the other, and delivered a spinning kick to Orion's head. It was blocked by his arm, which quickly moved to hook Percy's leg. Immediately, Percy moved out of the unfavorable position, landing on all fours in front of his opponent.

As Percy backflipped onto his feet, the whistle of an arrow signaled Orion to dodge, the hunter's eyes never leaving his enemy.

Thus, he never noticed the second arrow, the sound concealed within that of the first's, until it was too late.

With an ease that made Percy flinch, Artemis's shot pierced Orion's left arm, the arrowhead protruding out the other side.

"Gah!" he cried, dropping his daggers as he clasped his left arm. "Dammit!"

Glaring at the trio as Artemis and Apollo walked up next to Percy, he snapped off the arrowhead. Wincing at the pain, Orion grasped the feathered shaft, and yanked out the arrow. Golden ichor flowed from the open wound.

Without further words, he dashed into the woods.

Percy and Apollo started after Orion, but Arteis grabbed their shoulders. "Wait, we don't know how long he could've been here. For all we know, he could've placed traps everywhere."

Nodding, the two boys frowned, but remained where they were. Percy was the one who broke the silence. "We should tell the Council about this, shouldn't we?"

Silently, the other two nodded, and they disappeared in a flash of light.

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Hidden in the shrubbery, Orion narrowed his eyes as they disappeared. "They're far better than I thought. If they tell the other Olympians… This could get difficult…"

Taking a deep breath, he disappeared in a dark distortion, the surrounding shadows turning to pitch black.

"I need to report to Lord Kronos, and get backup."

At the same time, another vortex of the same nature appeared before the Titan Lord, making his eyebrows rise.

"Back so soon?" Kronos asked mockingly. Though the demigod, soon-to-be giant, specialized in combat, he knew Perseus Jackson was stronger. Kronos wouldn't have lost otherwise.

An impatient huff greeted him in reply. "Lord Kronos… I request some assistance. I will get him next time."

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"So… what you mean to say is, Kronos is apparently free, and sent someone to attack you?" Zeus summed up, a dark undertone in his voice when he said 'Kronos'. The elder Olympians gathered in the throne room looked quite agitated as well.

"What should we do?" one of the gods asked, alarmed. Immediately, the room erupted into chaos, the twelve immortals bickering on how to respond to the threat.

Pounding his trident on the floor, Poseidon boomed, "Quiet!"

Once he decided everyone was sufficiently silent, he continued on his idea. "We should call a council of war. I don't know how Kronos is back, but I'm willing to bet he's still far too powerful."

Murmuring agreements, the Olympians nodded simultaneously, and flashed away. However, the three who had originally brought the warning remained, grim-faced.

Suddenly, Percy looked up, a fire in his eyes.

"I'm gonna hunt Orion down, and force him to tell me where Kronos is. You in?"

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