AN: The. Final. Battle. After this chapter, it will have a ten year time skip and focus on Tori and Luke. Ugh... Please tell me if this chapter is okay... Enjoy :)

DISCLAIMER: All rights belong to Rick Riordan... I don't own PJO...

Percy's POV

I trained and trained. As soon as I had woken up, I quietly snuck out to the arena. Hephaestus had made automatons that could fight back with a sword. I activated 50 of them and raised my sword.

I swung and decapitated two of them. The others just came charging at me. I needed to get myself some room, so I summoned a wave and washed away ten of them. I lashed out with shadows and wrapped around their legs. This took down about 13 of them.

I wanted to practice all my godly powers, so Hephaestus installed human characteristics in them. They actually have emotions and can feel pain. I focused on their minds and changed their enthusiasm to regret. 17 of them fell down to their knees.

I summoned a horse and formed shadow armor around it. An arrow flew straight at me, but I slowed its path using shadows. Man. Only 5 archery automatons and 2 with a steed left.

I got on my horse and she leaped while avoiding arrows. I slashed at an automaton and it screeched in pain. It stabbed my horse in a chink in its armor and it disintegrated. I jumped down and told the steeds to leave. It neighed in defiance, but I glared at it. See... Horses can't disobey their leader.

Somehow, the two automatons didn't have horses anymore, so I ran at them while avoiding arrows. I had gotten a lot of practice with the hunters. They didn't exactly like me when they heard about their mistress and me.

**FLASHBACK**

"Come on, Percy! We have to break the news to the hunters. They didn't even know why I gave them a break!" Artemis persuaded me.

I honestly didn't want to let them know about us. How would they react? Or did Thalia already tell them? We flashed to their camp and I was greeted by silver arrows flying at me. It just so happened to be nighttime, so I willed myself to fade into the darkness.

Only then did I realize my mistake. (That would have been a good cliffhanger, don't you think?)

Apparently it had looked like as if the arrows had all met their mark and I had faded. I watched as Artemis screamed at them.

"How dare you?! Is that how you treat my Percy?! Put your bows down NOW!"" She panted and the look on the hunters' faces were just plain hilarious.

I willed myself behind my Arty and hugged her. She jumped a foot in the air and I once again was greeted by arrows. I blocked their way with a wave and washed the bows out of their hands.

Artemis cleared her throat," Hunters! I need to tell why you have a break and why you need to continue without me."

A Hunter shouted," That boy must have lied and deceived Lady Artemis. Kill him!"

The hunters roared in approval and I personally felt insulted. Who said I would lie?! I stepped up.

"Who said anything about lying? Who said anything about deceiving? I would never hurt Artemis."

"Lies! We don't want to hear them. You're all the same. Dirty pigs!"

Ok, that was the last straw," Fine! If you don't believe me! I I swear on Styx that if I ever hurt Artemis in any way or form, I will personally allow and accept any punishment or torture you want to give me. I swear on Styx that if Artemis ever gets upset or mad at me, I will personally leave and fade. I swear on Sty—"

Artemis rushed over and put her finger on my lips," I get it Percy, that's enough."

She smiled and turned to look at the hunters," I am not deceived. If there is one good man out there, it is Percy. If you ever harm him, I will rid you of my blessing and banish you from the hunters."

Gasps and murmurs were heard around the hunters at her threat and my promise. I never knew Artemis thought of me higher than her hunters. She was the one to teach them to hate men.

Thalia spoke up," I trust my cousin never to hurt Lady Artemis, but Kelp Head? I need to speak with you. Now."

Thalia pulled me away and harshly whispered," Percy?! You are engaged to Artemis?! Don't think I didn't notice the ring on her finger. You must have hurt Annabeth so badly."

I sighed," Thalia. I think she is happier with Leo than she was with me. Please just accept it."

Thalia shocked me with lightning and said," And what will happen to the hunt?"

My neck snapped up," That's where Phoebe will come in to play."

Thalia's eyes widened," But I'm the lieutenant! Not Phoebe!"

"Thalia, we know about that little crush of yours. We know about what you both think. This might be a chance to live the life you dreamed of, yet never really thought upon!"

Thalia laughed," Wow Kelp Head, you actually used some more vocabulary. Didn't think you had it in ya!" She said as she punched me.

Now, I got to get back to my wonderful goddess. I nodded at Artemis, motioning for you to explain the new situation. The hunters looked agreeingly at the fact of Pheobe being the leader of the hunt. She herself looked shocked and I couldn't help but smirk at her expression. She glared right back.

Artemis gave Phoebe her full blessing and we were off.

**FLASHBACK**

Ahh... Good times... I shook my head. I shouldn't just doze off in the middle of a training session! Luckily, all that happened in my head for only five seconds. I ducked as an automaton swung his sword at my neck. I shot my sword out and decapitated him.

I twirled, swung, slashed, stabbed, and parried for ten minutes. The automatons I had blasted with water had gotten up again and I had finally finished them off.

I heard clapping from behind and turned to see Artemis," So... Why did you just zone off for five seconds? It was really close!"

I told her about my flashback and she chuckled at that, then slapped me.

"I never got around to slapping you for scaring me like that. Thanks for reminding me."

I grumbled," We should be getting ready for the battle now."

Artemis paled," It's... It's... 3:45..."

Well, I guess this is it. All the training, for this last battle.

Artemis's POV

Looks like Percy's swordsmanship had gotten a lot better. Those automatons were really advanced, and normally took me an hour to get rid of them. Normally they fall and don't get back up. These are actually like humans.

The remaining gods flashed over to Destin Beach. (Anyone been there? It's amazing! 3) We looked to see a small army of a few hundred monsters along with Tartarus, Zeus, and Ares. Well, Tartarus was in Ares...

Percy immediately leaped over to Tartarus with Hades's help. They should be able to steal control of shadows.

Poseidon and Athena went against Zeus while the others, including me, went to destroy the monsters. We weren't bound to the Ancient Laws since Tartarus was here.

I shot arrow after arrow, decapitating many of the monsters, along with Apollo. Hermes was going laser-mode and making monsters disintegrate. Hestia shot flame after flame. Hephaestus sent many inventions that worked like a god, long with his fire powers.

Dionysus was growing vines and Aphrodite was char speaking Zeus to the best of her abilities. Hera was slashing with her spear and Demeter was attempting to stop Ares with plants and grass.

Poseidon, Athena, and Aphrodite were defeating Zeus, but Percy looked like he was having a lot of trouble. The monsters were disappearing quickly, so I went to help out Percy.

As I flashed out there, Percy flew straight into my arms.

"Percy! Percy!" I screamed while I shook him. I splashed him with water and he stirred.

He for the energy to stand while leaning heavily on me and Tartarus cackled.

"Wow. This is such a challenge! Puny gods!" He exclaimed.

Anger arounsed in me. I needed my revenge for Percy. I felt something stir in the pits of my stomach. I felt Percy shaking and soon we were levitating above the ground. A silver and ethereal green flowed around us.

Everything around you shook and a small earthquake was released. The next one was a whole number up on the Richter Scale. The final was released at Percy's scream. This earthquake blasted way over the Richter Scale.

Tartarus's grip on the shadows loosed and Hades jerked it away. Tartarus weakened, as his main power source was from shadows. Percy leaped down and slashed Riptide across his chest.

Tartarus screamed in agony," How dare you?! What is this sorcery?!"

Tartarus pulled out his own sword and parried Percy's next strike. Percy twirled around and flipped over Tartarus, preparing to stab him from behind.

Tartarus turned faster than I thought possible and blocked before sending his own slash of his own. I distracted him with arrows, but it merely annoyed him. Percy and Tartarus's fight sped up to where I could barely distinguish their movements.

Suddenly, Percy and Tartarus stabbed at opposite sides. Percy got a sword in the left arm and Tartarus got a sword in his right arms. They both pulled out their swords and I saw Percy wince. My heart clenched as the battle continued.

Slash after slash, parry after parry, strike after strike, and lungs after lunge. Finally, Percy managed to disarm Tartarus as I continued to fire arrows.

Percy plunged his sword into Tartarus's pit of a heart and I shot an arrow right next to Riptide.

Tartarus screamed," I will get my revenge!"

Black smoke rose out of Ares and I knew Tartarus had left Ares. Ares fell to his knees and collapsed. Zeus looked furious to be bound be celestial bronze chains.

Percy kissed me and wrapped his arms around me tightly. I kissed back with just as much passion. We had won. We actually won.

Then... Percy collapsed. Well, I guess I would be tired too. I flashed us to his palace and he rested on our bed. I flashed back to the throne room. I sat on the Queen of Olympus's throne and called the meeting to order.

"Perseus is tired currently, so I will take over for today. How should we punish Zeus and Ares? If we send them to Tartarus, they may help Tartarus rise again."

The said gods growled in anger. I guess they actually wanted to go to Tartarus. Wow, that sounded so weird.

Athena spoke up, not that I'm surprised," I suggest we take away their godly powers and immortality. We should force them to be mortals and live a mortal life."

The traitorous gods looked horrified. I internally chuckled at their expression.

"All in favor?" 12 hands shot up immediately.

We shot a beam of energy at Zeus and Ares and I felt the amount of immortal energy in the room decrease. We flashed them to the mortal world.

"Congratulations everyone. We defeated Tartarus! We shall have a celebration tomorrow after Percy wakes up!"

Dionysus groaned," Why do we have to wait on Peter Johnson?!"

A voice echoed from the doors of the throne room," Maybe because he is the king of the gods?"

Percy! I leaped over there and hugged him," Are you okay?"

He nodded," As long as you don't cut off my oxygen supply!"

The Olympians chuckled. "Well, let the party begin! Why wait for tomorrow when we can have it today?" Percy exclaimed.

Cheers were heard and the throne room soon filled with minor gods, nymphs, and even dryads.

A few crazy hours later, Percy and I snuck out to see Tori. She had grown so quickly! She looked like a middle-schooler now and was mastering her studies and powers.

"Dad! Mom! You're back!" We hugged and I sighed. We finally could live peacefully, at least for now...

AN: Guess what I'm going to ask? If you guessed "How was the battle?", then good job. You must be a mind reader. If not, it's not the best occupation anyway. Besides the point, how was the battle? I tried to the best of my abilities, so if you would like to PM me anything you would like to add, you're welcome to. PLEASE REVIEW YOUR THOUGHTS SO I KNOW HOW I DID! The next several chapters will be about Tori and Luke, so look forward to that. I want to update Finding Revenge next, so I should be able to update again next weekend. See you then, and don't forget to review!