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Title: Percy and the Ghost King of Summers High – The Little Merboy and the Vampire Lord
Fandom: Percy Jackson and the Olympians / Heroes of Olympus; supernatural high school AU
Disclaimer: All rights reserved to Rick Riordan for he created the awesomeness that is Nico di Angelo. And everything else related to Percy Jackson and the Olympians / Heroes of Olympus. Aside from the Gods, they belong to the old Greeks. This fanfiction and its OCs on the other hand are entirely mine. No money is made with this, though reviews are more than welcomed.
Warnings: m/m, supernatural, magic, wolves/vampires, domestic abuse, self-harm, mating, heat, D/s, sex toys, explicit intercourse, anal, oral, spanking, f/f, m/f, polyamory (m/m/f, m/f/f threesome)
Main Pairing: Nico/Percy
Side Pairings: Thanatos/Triton, Octavian/Luke, Ethan/Alabaster, Jake/Will, Frank/Hazel/Leo, Clarisse/Chris/Piper, Thalia/Bianca, Reyna/Annabeth, Charles/Silena, Jason/Calypso, Malcolm/Katie, Grover/Juniper, Nathan/Gwen, Shane/Lacy, Bryce/Drew, Tristan/Beryl, Howard/Hecate, Paul/Sally, Hades/Persephone, Poseidon/Amphitrite, Briareos/Kymopoleia, Enalos/Benthesikyme, Proteus/Psamatheia, Erebus/Nyx, Horus/Carter, Nereus/Doris, Oceanus/Tethys, Phorkys/Keto; Aegeon/Percy (one-sided), Tiberinus/Percy (one-sided), Asopos/Percy (one-sided)
Percy Jackson Characters:
Water Nymphs/Sirens/Merpeople: Perseus Jackson, Tyson, Silena Beauregard, Gwendolyn Ryder, Drew Tanaka, Michael Kahale, Piper McLean, Mitchell Logan, Lacy Hunnigan
Vampires: Bianca di Angelo, Nico di Angelo, Hazel Levesque, Ethan Nakamura
Valkyries: Annabeth Chase, Malcolm Cage
Witches: Alabaster C. Torrington, Lou Ellen, Clovis Daver, Butch Walker, Bryce Lawrence, Carter Kane
Seers: Octavian Simmons, Ella, Rachel Elizabeth Dare
Storm Spirits: Thalia Grace, Jason Grace
Nature Spirits/Nymphs: Katie Gardner, Miranda Gardner, Leila Fischer, Juniper, Grover Underwood, Dakota Elle, Castor Liber, Pollux Liber
Werewolves/Shapeshifters: Luke Castellan, Nathan McIntosh, Travis Stoll, Connor Stoll, Chris Rodriguez, Cecil Rogers, Frank Zhang (also a hunter)
Dragons: Charles Beckendorf, Jake Mason, Nyssa Black, Leo Valdez, Shane McNabb
Light Elves: Lee Fletcher, Michael Yew, Will Solace, Austin Barton, Kayla Hein
Dark Elves: Zoe Nightshade, Phoebe Burge, Naomi Walters, Celyn Richards, Kinzie Cohen
Hunters: Howard Claymore, Hylla Ramírez-Arellano, Reyna Avila Ramírez-Arellano, Frank Zhang (also a shifter), Clarisse la Rue, Sherman Potter, Mark Meyer
Humans: Sally Jackson, Paul Blofis, Tristan McLean, Beryl Grace, Gabe Ugliano, Nancy Bobofit
Animals: Small Bob, Mrs. O'Leary, Argentum, Aurum, Blackjack, Arion, Tempest, Scipio, Festus
Godly Characters: Poseidon, Amphitrite, Proteus, Kymopoleia, Benthesikyme, Rhode, Triton, Thanatos, Olethros, Makaria, Melinoe, Hades, Persephone, Demeter, Hecate, Chiron, Lupa, Calypso, Briareos, Enalos, Aegeon, Hydrus, Pontus, Thalassa, Phorkys, Keto, Tiberinus, Asopos, Oceanus, Tethys, Psamatheia, Nereus, Doris, Horus, Erebus, Nyx, Bast
Summary: Percy was just a normal boy, living with his hard-working mother and abusive stepfather. Normally, Percy only spend the obligatory one weekend a month with his dad. But that had been because of Poseidon's secret. Poseidon is a merman and he tried to shield his son from the supernatural world – until it becomes apparent that Percy shares his heritage.
Percy comes to live with Poseidon and his family. Now he has to deal with being a submissive merboy in a supernatural world, making friends and even falling in love with a vampire.
Percy and the Ghost King of Summers High
The Little Merboy and the Vampire Lord
Chapter 34: The Devil Wears Pink
Percy was laying on the floor of the living room, with Tyson next to him, their arms pressed against each other. The two brothers were watching Percy's favorite anime – Free! - together, while eating pancakes. It was a nice and lazy Saturday morning. They were allowed to eat breakfast in front of the TV this morning, because most of the family weren't here anyway. Rhode, Triton and Proteus were on a trip together – museums in Washington and Percy would just rather not. Poseidon had some 'official business' to attend to and when Amphitrite had realized that he would be in over his head, she reluctantly allowed the remaining children to go and eat in the living room. Benthesikyme sat on Tyson's other side, leaning against the couch behind them, while Kymopoleia was on Percy's other side, both their legs spread out in front of them, against their brothers.
"This is actually pretty cool", commented Kym, throwing a blueberry at Percy.
"I think Haru-chan is highly relatable", grinned Benthy delighted. "He's a merman, right?"
"Not in canon", chuckled Percy amused. "But after everything I learned to be true... Yeah, I think the creator definitely knew about the supernatural and made Haruka a merman."
And just before the swim-race on TV ended did the doorbell ring. Benthesikyme sighed and headed over to open for whoever bothered them at 9AM on a Saturday. Pressing pause, Percy turned to watch, also curious. And maybe a tiny bit hopeful. Ever since Percy and Nico had had sex for the first time last week, Percy might have been a tiny bit... clingy. It was just that it had been an intense connection and every time they touched, it sparked an echo of a memory of that connection. At first, he had been a bit disturbed and embarrassed about that. But then Piper had pulled him aside and explained to him that it was not just in his head. It was a connection. There was a bond, slowly forming. Not necessarily a matebond – those were permanent after all – but the... foundation of a matebond, that was what Piper had called it. So Percy was kind of hoping that it was Nico ringing the doorbell so he might get some lazy Saturday morning cuddles in with his boyfriend. It was a di Angelo, but a very different and unexpected di Angelo.
"Hades?", asked Benthesikyme surprised. "You want me to get dad for you?"
"Good morning to you too, Benthesikyme", chuckled Hades amused. "But no, your father is not the Jackson I came to talk to. Is Perseus at home...?"
"Ohh, someone is in trouble with the in-laws", whispered Kym teasingly.
Percy glared at her as Hades entered the living room. The vampire was intimidating. Tall, with sharp features, dark eyes and that serious expression on his face. The perfectly cut suit did not help. Wiggling his nose, Percy got up from his spot on the floor.
"Uh, Mister di Angelo, sir, uhm, what can I... do for you...?", asked Percy awkwardly.
Why was he so awkward? He was never awkward! Urgh. Somehow, it felt as though Hades could see with just one look that Percy and Nico had had sex. Blushing brightly, Percy shifted around.
"I'd like to speak with you for a moment, if you don't mind", offered Hades. "Alone."
Kym and Benthy exchanged a pointed look at that, while Percy nodded and led Hades out of the living room and upstairs to his own room. Hades looked around curiously, inspecting the room, while Percy flopped down on his bed, watching Hades curiously and wondering what exactly the vampire lord wanted from him. They had never actually had a one on one conversation before.
"So... what can I do for you?", asked Percy with a curious frown. "It's... not about Nico, right?"
"Percy, relax", chuckled Hades amused. "You are good for the boy. He's never been this happy before. I don't have any intentions of meddling in your relationship. You're both clever boys."
"Okay...", nodded Percy with the faintest blush. "So, uhm... What can I do for you?"
"You know you're immortal, right?", asked Hades, knowing the answer fully well.
"Uhm. Yeah?", shrugged Percy with a frown.
"You have no grasp of what that means yet", stated Hades, with the smallest, kindest smile. "It's okay. It's a huge responsibility and it will take you centuries to truly understand just what it means. But there is a future filled with responsibility for you."
"That's great", grunted Percy with a pointed look. "Thanks for the pep-talk, dude. ...I mean..."
"It's okay", laughed Hades amused and shook his head. "I live with a bunch of immortal teenagers. I'm used to being called a dude by now. But this wasn't what I meant, Percy. I am a lord. Your father is a lord, not just a king. And while you will most likely never be king yourself – between Proteus and your other siblings, there are too many between you and the throne – there are still... responsibilities, Percy. And I wanted to talk to you about them."
"Okay. Can you be... any more vague?", asked Percy doubtfully.
"You are a special one", muttered Hades sounding downright fond. "Your father is raising your brother Proteus to be his replacement as king one day and your brother Triton to be his replacement on the council. After all, Triton is currently being courted by a vampire. And having a merman who will stay living on the world above is the best choice to join the council of New York."
"That sounds more like you're telling me about the responsibilities of my siblings", pointed Percy out, kicking his feet back and forth in the air as he laid on his stomach on his bed.
"Insufferable impatient brat", snorted Hades with a sigh. "Patience is yet another thing that the centuries of your life are going to teach you, Percy."
"Naaah, that's not gonna happen", hummed Percy. "Now, what's... the point of this?"
"You're special, Percy", stated Hades and sat down on a chair opposite him. "You're immortal because you're a merman, but you aren't just a merman. You are an immortal feline shifter."
"I am", agreed Percy with a frown. "I... never really thought of it in those terms, but... Yeah. That's, uh... rare, right? Am I... Am I the only one...?"
"You're not. Bast herself is a half-blood", offered Hades. "Her father Ra was a falcon shifter, but her mother Isis was a warlock. And while warlocks have a different form of immortality through rebirth, they are still immortal – because they keep the memories of their past lives."
"Cool", hummed Percy and tilted his head. "So, I'm an immortal cat. What does that entail?"
The giant grin on Percy's lips told Hades that Percy was mighty proud of the tail-pun. "You are currently the only cat-shifter in New York. There hasn't been one since your grandmother. But you are immortal and... if you truly do end up mated to Nico, you are going to spend... a lot of time in New York. He is my heir. He will one day be the lord of New York. With the years, you will attract more cat-shifters. Knowing there is a strong and even immortal cat-shifter will attract other shifters to seek refuge here. They will come, seeking a leader in you. You might end up being the mate of a lord, but you will end up being a lord yourself one day. A leader to your own pride of shifters. And even before that, you will already become a member of the council. Simply based on you being the only cat-shifter around. Every race is represented in the council."
"Oh...", grunted Percy. "You know, you could have just lead with that."
"Where's the fun in that?", smirked Hades, looking downright mischievous. "You're sixteen years old, Percy. You still have time before you will be legal to join the council. But I figured you might perhaps be interested in joining a council meeting, just... to see what to expect."
"Oh. That... That's a cool idea", grunted Percy surprised, blinking slowly. "Uhm. Thanks."
"You're welcome. Just... tag along with your father in two weeks", offered Hades.
"Cool. Yeah. I'll... I'll do that. Thanks", grinned Percy and tilted his head.
/break\
"...So I guess I'm going to my first council meeting in two weeks", summed Percy up.
"That sounds really cool", hummed Piper, tilting her head as she shouldered her backpack.
"I kno—ow. But it also sounds kinda fancy and I don't do fancy?", offered Percy.
"Did someone just say 'Silena, please take me out for shopping and a fancy make-over'?"
"...No one said anything close to that, Silly", commented Mike dryly. "Literally, not even close."
Silena huffed as she pushed past Mike. "Shush. So—o, Percy, what was that I just heard?"
Percy did a double-take and blinked slowly, looking over at Piper, who just shrugged. "Uhm. Silena, please take me out for shopping and a fancy make-over...?"
"Perfect!", exclaimed Silena excitedly. "Wednesday next week? This week, we really have to focus on training for the race this Friday. But next week. Piper, you will come too. No arguments allowed. This shirt is nearly see-through, the one you wore yesterday had holes-"
"Those are fashion-statements!", groaned Piper.
"No. That's worn-out clothes that need replacement", huffed Silena.
Smiling at his friends, Percy ducked past them to get out of the gym-area to find his boyfriend already waiting for him. Grumpy and leaning against the wall with his arms crossed. When Percy kissed him gently on the cheek, the grumpy look melted into a pleased smile.
"There you are", sighed Nico. "Come on. Let's go and grab some pizza."
"I lo—ove you", groaned Percy. "My mind-reading vampire."
"So, you know... I... uhm... was thinking that we could maybe do something this weekend? Something special", started Nico a little awkwardly. "I wanted to come over. To your mom's."
"That... is special", noted Percy surprised. "Is there a reason? I mean, not that you need-"
Nico interrupted him by kissing him gently. "Your mother and I talked about acting during the play. And I told her how Bianca used to be a movie star in the fifties. I... spent the whole last week digging around our attic and basement – there is so much stuff that keeps collecting when ten immortals live together – and I finally found it this weekend. The box with the movie reels. And since your mom expressed interest in seeing them... I figured maybe you and I could visit your mother this weekend and watch a movie or two together."
"Oh, my mom and my boyfriend bonding. That sounds nice", grinned Percy pleased. "Also, seeing Bianca in an actual movie? That sounds so cool. I won't be much use Saturday anyway because of Friday's race, so just relaxing and watching movies with mom and you sounds awesome."
/break\
The team had qualified for the state-wide relay competition and, in individual competitions, Percy had qualified for the 200 meter and the 100 meter breaststroke competition, Drew for the 100 meter butterfly stroke, Piper for the 200 meter backstroke, Silena for 200 meter and 100 meter freestyle. So, basically, they had won nearly all of their competitions – Piper had lost the 100 meter butterfly, Drew the 200 meter backstroke. This competition however was farther away than the last – the last had been a relatively short drive, so they could take a lot of people with them. This time around, it was mainly just the team and the very dedicated parents who had driven along. Including Percy's family, both sides. And one very dedicated boyfriend who gave Percy a good-luck kiss before the race. Taking a deep breath, Percy jumped into the water at the go.
Everything faded out as Percy swam for his life – and won the 200 meter competition. He was panting hard and laughing as Piper pulled him out of the pool and into a hug. Next up was Drew and even though Percy really hated her guts he went to wish her good luck before he joined the team. She won, not entirely unexpected so. She was a really good swimmer.
Percy won the 100 meter, Piper lost her race, Silena won the 100 meter and lost the 200 meter – and the team won the relay together. Exhausted and happy beyond belief did the team essentially collapse in their bus. Percy had a broad, excited smile on his face as he was leaning heavily against his boyfriend, still panting and out of breath. Nico was smiling, one arm around Percy's waist, nose buried in Percy's hair, pressing gentle kisses against his head.
"Sweet, wonderful, amazing little mercat", whispered Nico with a proud smile.
"I kicked a—ass", groaned Percy happily. "We made it to the next stage."
/break\
"Okay. We got everything, right? Popcorn, cold drinks, pillows", mused Sally.
"We're all set, darling", assured Paul amused as he sat down. "Come here. Sit with us."
Paul sat on the right of the couch, Nico on the left, with Percy and Sally now in the middle between them. Percy grinned pleased at having his mom and his boyfriend here. Closing his eyes contently, he snuggled up to Nico. This was good. He had gotten better with the need for physical attention, because the bond had settled some. He felt more relaxed now. Winning the last competition had also helped him unwind some of the tension. He just got to enjoy Nico's scent, the comforting warmth of his boyfriend next to him. His fingers curled around the amulet around his neck. The first courting gift. Percy was always wearing it, wearing it with pride. He opened his eyes and saw the ruby ring glister on Nico's finger, worn with the same pride as though it was an engagement ring.
"Okay. Run by me again what we're watching", grunted Paul, eyeing the old-fashioned projector that Nico had been putting together while Sally and Paul had made snacks.
"My sister used to star in some obscure and cheesy black and white movies back in the fifties", explained Nico. "And Sally said she'd like to watch them."
"Oh, I love old movies", confirmed Sally excitedly. "My mother and I, we used to watch them when I was really small. It's one of the very few memories I have of her."
Paul looked at his girlfriend with gentle, soft eyes, before he pulled her close enough so he could kiss her cheek. Percy watched the exchange with a small smile. After everything they had been through, his mom deserved to be happy. Leaning up, he kissed his own boyfriend's cheek.
"I love you", whispered Percy softly. "Now press play, or whatever you do with those things."
Nico huffed amused and did as Percy requested. He himself enjoyed watching the old movies. Seeing Bianca during her time of glory. She had truly loved Hollywood back in the day. She had been such a good femme fatal and if Hades hadn't put a stop to it, she could have been a big star. That kind of attention was not beneficial for immortals. Angry and frustrated, she had run off to Europe for a couple of years to cool down.
"And what did she do in Europe?", asked Sally interested.
They had made a pause between movies and Sally and Paul had started asking questions about the movies and why Bianca had stopped making them. Nico smiled amused as they stood on the balcony, getting a little fresh air before they'd watch the second movie.
"Bought a small island, started a lesbian empire of debauchery and party", replied Nico.
"...What?", asked Paul slowly, looking at him surprised.
"Oh, yeah. After playing the straight evil lady in movies for years, she decided to go back to our roots", chuckled Nico with a shrug. "She's always been fascinated by Artemis – a dark elf turned vampire, who had her own all-female coven. Bianca joined it for a while, bought them an island, partied with them, before returning to the US and rejoining our family."
"That... sounds fascinating", noted Sally, eyebrows raised.
"Did you ever?", asked Percy with a frown.
"Ever do what exactly?", wanted Nico to know, tilting his head as he looked at his boyfriend.
"Leave the coven", elaborated Percy.
"Oh", grunted Nico. "Well... in a way, I suppose. I didn't leave it. But I did leave for war. Every deployment meant I had to leave my coven behind, in a way."
Frowning, Percy wrapped his arms around Nico's neck and pulled him down into a warm, soft hug. For a moment, Nico looked startled, but then he smiled and returned the hug. Percy was good. Inherently good. He was the support and love Nico had always wanted.
"So—o. Tell me what one wears during a council meeting", asked Percy lightly to change topics.
"...Not this", offered Nico, vaguely motioning at Percy, before pausing. "...Is that my shirt?"
Grinning smugly, Percy tugged on the shirt. "What? This worn-out, black band-shirt of a band I can't even pronounce? That's totally mine! Why would you even think-"
"It's from before you were born!", pointed Nico out, poking the concert date.
"To—otally mine", chimed Percy with a smug grin.
"Hold on. Council meeting?", interrupted Paul, before Nico could throw any more accusations.
"Oh. Yeah. Hades totally invited me to one for next weekend", declared Percy proudly. "Said that... one day, I'll be the representative of cat-shifters and that going to peek into what a council meeting looked like might help me prepare for what's about to come."
"My boy, being so responsible", smiled Sally. "Now. How about we watch the next movie?"
"Ye—es!", exclaimed Percy eagerly, heading back to the living room.
/break\
"And this. And this. Also this. Oh, this will look lovely on you!"
"...Si, I'm not going to wear a dress to the council meeting", grunted Percy pointedly.
"Oh, silly", chided Silena. "Not for the council meeting. You can wear it for Nico!"
Rolling his eyes, Percy accepted the blue summer-dress as Silena continued picking clothes for Percy and Piper. Piper looked super annoyed and frustrated as she walked next to Percy. She absolutely hated shopping, but there was no saying no to Silena Beauregard.
"Now, go and get changed!", ordered Silena. "I will be in the shoe-section, children. I'll be back in... say... ten minutes. You will show off the outfits you picked. And you will pick outfits, Piper."
Piper grumbled and rolled her eyes. "If Clarisse wasn't that much into this, I wouldn't even be here."
Percy laughed as he entered his own changing room. Stripping down to his underwear, he grabbed the dress first, putting it on. He had no qualms wearing dresses, didn't really get why some guys made such a fuss about it. But he did know that Nico liked it. He had seen it in Nico's eyes when he had dressed up for the play. Smiling, Percy gave it a whirl once.
"Dresses, Jackson. That's just... shouldn't surprise me."
"Drewsie. Don't tell me you wanna hook up?", smiled Percy brightly as he turned around. "What can I do for you? I'll need the room a little longer. Got a lot to try on."
"Listen", snarled Drew, backing Percy into a corner. "I am so tired of you. Smiling brightly, wrapping everyone around your little finger. Winning the competitions without even any effort. Being the golden boy of school. With your king daddy protecting you."
"Oh yeah. I have it so easy", agreed Percy with a dramatic sigh. "So sorry to ruin your life."
Drew snarled – straight-up snarled – her teeth all sharp fangs, her eyes pitch-black like a shark's. She was going full siren on Percy. Staring surprised, Percy backed up against the wall.
"Stop. Taking. Everything. From. Me", screeched Drew, her voice echoing.
Closing his eyes and taking a deep breath, Percy straightened up. When he opened them again, they were as black as Drew's. It startled him when he saw himself in the mirror opposite.
"Back off", ordered Percy, putting all of his authority into the voice.
She obeyed. He started to feel slightly afraid. He was still nervous about his charmspeak, tried not to use it. Never to use it against people. But he had to learn how to control it. He couldn't be afraid of his powers. Licking his lips slowly, Percy tilted his head a little.
"I am... I am a prince. I am not going to be intimidated by you, Tanaka", stated Percy, voice cold and firm. "Barge in like that again, it'll hurt you. I'll hurt you. Keep threatening me, you're going to regret it. I will make you regret it."
"Y—You...", squeaked Drew, bumping against the other wall. "Why are you so strong?"
"It's the genes", smiled Percy. "You will not speak to me like that again. I'm done being pushed around. I am strong. I am stronger than you. Stronger than I thought I was. I will never be pushed around again. You'll keep your distance. From me and from my friends. From my boyfriend. You'll be civil, because I need you on the team. But I am so done with your attitude. Am I understood?"
"I never thought you'd...", hissed Drew, narrowing her eyes at him.
"What? Stand up to you?", asked Percy, tilting his head, eyes still black as he smiled, showing off his own fangs. "Go. Leave now. That's an order."
His charmspeak left her dizzy as she obeyed the order. Wow. He really was stronger than expected. Watching her go, he smiled to himself before turning to the mirror. There was something entirely feral to his siren-face. Different than the feral side to his cat-form. Grinning, he got out his phone and took a picture of himself – dress and fangs and pitch-black eyes, before sending it to Nico.
/break\
Nico made the most broken sound as he stared blankly at his phone. Annabeth rolled her eyes. She didn't even have to look to know what was going on. Percy must have sent him a photo.
"Don't get distracted", chided Annabeth irritated. "I don't need the advantage. I'm already kicking your ass as it is, di Angelo. Please try to concentrate."
"I'll remind you the next time Reyna sends a post-training photo", grumbled Nico.
Annabeth blushed and glared. So she tended to be distracted by her girlfriend too, but still. Finally, she got to tease Nico. Sighing, Nico put his phone down and picked his controller back up. He wasn't much of a fan of video games, though strategic games were intriguing – as long as they weren't war games. Annabeth shared his passion for strategy.
"Percy went shopping with Silena", offered Nico. "He sent a picture of himself in a dress."
"Fair enough", sighed Annabeth and shook her head. "I heard he'll go to the next council meeting. Are you going to accompany him? To hold his hand?"
"He's a big boy, Annie", snorted Nico. "He doesn't need me to hover. I've been to multiple council meetings before, I don't need to go. This one is Percy's and he... he has to see if he likes it on his own, I suppose. We're not attached by the hip and if I come with him now, if I continue hovering during such events, he'll rely on me for it. And he's... incredibly strong himself. He has leadership qualities. I know Silena wants him to be team captain after she leaves. He's going to be the leader of a strong pride one day. So he needs to find his own way of handling a council meeting."
"You are very focused on the future", pointed Annabeth out curiously.
"Because for the first time, I can... see it clearly. I spent decades drifting around aimlessly, from war to war, not knowing where my place is. I have always fought Hades' decision that I should be the heir to the coven. I thought it was stupid. Makaria and Melinoe were the first vampires he had turned. Bianca was turned before me. But for the first time... I can actually see myself as the lord. With Percy at my side, giving me strength."
"I always understood why he picked you", offered Annabeth gently. "Bianca isn't a leader. She left the coven before. That's... a big no for a coven leader. Makaria and Melinoe are... not fit to be leaders at all. They are focusing too much on the fun parts of immortality. Thanatos and Olethros are not Hades' blood, even though Thanatos would make a good leader. You are the first in line who would make a good, strong leader. You'll do good, Nico."
Nico heaved a sigh. Hades had been lord of New York for... as long as New York existed. He understood why his sire wanted to move on. To spend a century or two traveling with world with Persephone, instead of having the responsibilities of being lord and leader.
Author's note: Sooo after overwhelming enthusiasm for the idea, I decided to bump the total chapter count up to 50, to include more of their lives beyond their high school years. ;)
And next up will be Percy's first council meeting - and his first meeting with the only other immortal cat-shifter.