Night's Son Chapter 10
A/N: Hello Everyone, I've been pretty busy lately, didn't get a chance to update any of my stories at all, I have school beginning for me on the 13th, before that time I will try to update every single one of my stories, at least one time maybe twice if I have the time. I updated SuperNova last night, it was a rushed but at least I got to update it, I was going to update this one but I couldn't find anything to write about, and I was pretty dead. Lol, Hadn't slept for over 35 hours.
But I am thinking of posting another new story, I don't really know what to call the title, but I was inspired by Hawtgeek's story, 'A Last Summer' It's really good, somewhat AU, taken place in the medieval era, so feel free to check that out, it's really good. My guess would be it's going to be somewhat like that, except a different take on it, like I had said, I have no idea's for title names, PM me or leave a review about that as well. Thanks. The pairing will be Percabeth, as much as I don't really like Annabeth much.
A week ago, the war began. The God's taking their fight across the country, to fight off Typhon. The Primordials, aiding them in this fight as well.
Percy, and the Demi-gods, were forced to evacuate to Olympus, after their Camp had been destroyed. Nobody was killed but most were saddened by the fact that their beloved camp was now gone.
Percy felt something he hadn't felt in a long time. Cold? Yes that was it. Coldness reached his heart as he had watched the camp get destroyed, cabins on were on fire, the Big house on fire. This whole week before the explosion, Percy was teaching the campers on sword fighting; most mastering it by now, Percy was an insanely good teacher.
Percy changed after the explosion, he liked that camp, and it was gone. A few days after the explosions, Tartarus' forces, all kinds of monsters attacked New York, attempting to get within Olympus. The campers held them off, costing a life or two but they were once again safe. For now.
A lot could see that Percy became colder, to them as well as Artemis, some were confused why he was changing his mode towards them so quickly, but some people like Nyx, knew what was going on.
Percy became colder not only towards the campers, but while fighting as well. He killed monsters, with a blink of an eye, in cold blood, much fiercer than he had ever. Some were disgusting, some terrified but nobody could stop him, not even one tried.
Now, coming to his relationship with Artemis; they loved each other, everyone could see that much, but they were now somewhat disconnected from one another, Percy with his cold façade, it was impossible for them to be together for an hour, much less five minutes. Artemis didn't pursue on this topic much, as she was off with the God's fighting, she wanted to speak to Percy before leaving but never could.
Nobody knew the real reason why Percy was acting like this, except for Nyx. At first she thought it was because of Percy's fatal flaw, Loyalty. Percy was acting like this purposely so he wouldn't feel sad when others died, because she and Percy both knew that Percy would blame himself.
But that wasn't the case. Nyx attempted to go through Percy's mind once, see what was going on but Percy had blocked her off, willingly or unwillingly she didn't know.
Now as of right now, Percy was walking through Olympus to clear his mind about everything that had happened so far, the reason for acting like this. Everything.
Come to the reason why Percy was acting like this; he didn't want anyone to die because of him, not even his Mother, Nyx. Nyx was right about one thing, that he was keeping up this acting because he didn't want anyone to die. Not even he didn't know why he was able to block everyone out of his mind without even knowing.
Present time, Percy was heading off to the 'head quarter's' of the demi-gods, it was actually Zeus' Palace, but they just used it to get together and talk about the war and such. Hand's in the pocket of his jeans, Percy slowly walked to the Palace, as if not giving a care about anything, he had a lot on his mind nobody really questioned him about why he was always late.
He opened the door and silently walked in, only Annabeth being the one to notice him, but she didn't say anything, she carried on explaining what the Hermes and Demeter Cabins were to do, in a few hours.
Clearing his throat, Percy made everyone look at him. He had no idea what to say to them but he knew he had to say something.
"As you all know," Percy started, looking each in the eye, "there will be force that will be attacking us, in a matter of hours. That army of monsters are the biggest Tartarus has sent towards us yet. I ask that each of you be careful, and for the reason to why I was acting like this, Truth is, I don't want any of you too die, I'm supposed to be the leader here and I don't want to deal with all of your parents accusing me of something when I'm already going to feel down at."
Everyone was staring at Percy, and Percy avoiding their glances, looked down at the floor. The campers didn't even know what to say, they all started to nod one by one, understanding what Percy had just said.
An Hour. That was all they had. Not even Percy could believe it. An hour before Tartarus' forces attacked them, along with their leader, Tartarus.
He withdrew his remaining monsters that were attacking the God's so he could first take out the 'toys' of the God's. The God's were going to come at some point, today, maybe tomorrow, maybe in a week. Percy wasn't sure, even though he wanted help, he knew he had to do this alone.
Percy wanted to talk to Artemis, the woman he loved so dearly, he was continuously neglecting her for the past month, not even speaking a word to her, he knew she was hurt, but hurt wasn't the answer.
Artemis, although at war was pretty much depressed, yes the Goddess of the Hunt, someone who hated men for thousands of years was depressed because of this a man she knew for just a few years.
She still fought with all her strength but where ever she looked she could see Percy, or get reminded of him. It was very hard to concentrate.
Percy thought she would end the relationship, a stupid thought but it was still in the question, after all he did ditch her for no reason, not even an explanation.
He did tons of things wrong, he wished he could have powers over time so he could go back in time to fix all of them, but what's done was done. He had to get over this face to face.
Percy really needed some fresh air, grabbing a jacket from his room, he sneaked outside before any of the wind god's that helped protect Olympus saw him. The lights and the noise of New York City helped him be distracted, least one thing was taken care off.
He had been to New York once before when his Mother Nyx brought him went he was a few years old, after the time he had met Artemis. He remembered that day like it was yesterday, it was the first time he had seen her and the first time he thought she was beautiful. Smiling to himself, he continued to walk down the side walk. He thought about the times he had talked and seen Artemis before they actually became friends, him hiding from her because he didn't want to embarrass himself, and two he didn't want to die because he had known Artemis hated men, what he didn't know at the time was that Artemis never really hated him, not once.
Okay well, maybe a few times when he was messing with her during training, but other than that she really liked him.
He was really sure that he did really love her, he couldn't say it in front of her, but he did. He wished Artemis was here, next to him right now, his arms around her waist and her arms around his neck. Perfect symphony, but he couldn't get what he wanted all the time, this was life and he lived a tough one.
At times Percy did really want to be back Home, without having to deal with this mess, he doubted that the Titans would've been able to track the Primordials, much less defeat them, he could've been safe until the time he died, he might've still had those apples that he could use to turn immortal, but then again, he wouldn't have met Artemis, wouldn't have met Thalia and Nico, heck he wouldn't have met Annabeth either. Everyone single person he met until this day changed him for both good and bad, and he liked the way he was right now, well if you don't count this war. Having a tingling sensation inside him, Percy carefully turned around, what he saw made his eyes widen. Tartarus, carrying a white flag that resembled a moment of neutrality where both sides could talk fairly.
"Well, well Percy my boy, how are you doing today?" Tartarus grinned at Percy, showing his non perfect teeth.
Percy stood still, not moving a muscle. What did Tartarus even want? Wasn't he still supposed to be with his army getting ready to attack?
"I know what you're wondering, what am I doing here?" Tartarus told him, " Don't worry, I'll tell you why."
Percy couldn't take it anymore, "Then tell me, Tartarus" Percy growled. Not liking the fact that he was standing in front of the guy that caused this entire mess.
"Right to the point I see, no matter. I have come here with an offer for you." Tartarus explained, " it is, that you join me, and together we would be able to take over anything we set our minds too, you wouldn't want your loved ones to die would you?"
Tartarus had struck a nerve. Percy realized that Tartarus was just toying with him, everything made sense now, he hadn't told anything about his fatal flaw except for the ones that knew it. He had a spy within Olympus.
Percy narrowed his eyes, " you have a spy on Olympus don't you? The spy's been telling you everything about me all along."
"Oh dear, it seems I've been discovered, I was shocked it took you so long, but since you have SO much on your mind, lately I found this to my advantage." Tartarus smirked at him.
"Just because you know my weakness doesn't mean I'll join you though"
"I know your fatal flaw Percy, Loyalty. You wouldn't want anything to happen to that Son of Hades, or that Daughter of Zeus would you? Or should I saw that puny goddess girlfriend of yours, Artemis." Tartarus taunted.
Percy didn't know what to say, he couldn't attack him because that would be against the laws, Tartarus had a white flag which meant neither side could attack one another. Overall he was confused, the demi-gods were no family members of his, why did he care about them? He hadn't spoken with Artemis for so long, what if she gave up on him, he could easily join Tartarus' side and wipe them out, but that would mean turning against the family he did have, the Primordial beings.
"No"
Tartarus was pretty much shocked, he had purposely manipulated Percy and played with his mind, to make him switch sides, he plan was ruined, he was keeping a secret and Percy already knew it.
"You're afraid of me aren't you? That's the reason you want me on your side, so you won't have to deal with me in the final battle, I'm the reason you haven't achieved full power yet over the entire universe, I'm the reason you haven't defeated the God's on Olympus. Like I said, you're afraid, Tartarus, as much as you deny it, you're afraid of me."
Tartarus didn't even respond, he disappeared in a black light, his plans ruined, but Percy did catch something he had said before vanishing, " You'll have a surprise expecting you on Olympus Percy, let's see how you do. I'll spare you and won't attack tonight, consider it a gift from me to you."
What surprise did he mean? It could mean a lot of things, he didn't know what it was, but he had a hunch.
With that, Percy walked back to Olympus. He had some fresh air for one night.
A/N: sorry for not updating for a long time, my school started and it's really hard for me to update anymore, I will try to update when I have time though, one by one I will finish these stories.
Thanks, and please review.