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I'm really sorry guys, its been over 2 months and I haven't updated.

No more chitchat, I'll explain more in the AN after the story.

Enjoy guys, and thank you for sticking with me.

Chapter 33

Aeron POV

All I had in mind was…

What the hell have I done?!

I watched the footage over and over in the dark realms of Percy's mind as I saw the carnage Percy and I- no that I caused. It was pure destruction and I was corrupting Percy.

His normal go lucky easy going face was twisted into something sinister as he manipulated poison so dark and evil as I urged him on.

How would he feel? What have I done to him? I couldn't see beyond the darkness, but sooner or later I would gather enough power to make my appearance present.

And I could see what damage I inflicted on him.

This was all my fault.

Percy POV

All I knew was that this wasn't Aeron's fault. I know he will blame himself, but in truth...That power was so refreshing. I felt like I could go 10 rounds with Kronos and then rip out his innards.

No. Where did that come from? What have I become?

Still, I could have resisted the darkness. I let it flow into me and envelop me in darkness. This was no one's fault but mine.

And I was gonna have to convince Aeron that we were cool and we could work this out together. We could use this to our advantage.

Suddenly, I could feel him shifting inside of my mind. He had gathered enough power to talk to me.

Here goes nothing.

" Aeron, this isn't' -, " I began to say.

" Oh my god, what have I done to you Percy? Your face, your smile, your eyes...I'm so so sorry, this is all my fault. "

" NO, this is not your fault! "

" Look at yourself Percy! You...You, look like a twisted version of yourself! You look like me! If I hadn't corrupted you, you would still have your sea green eyes! "

" Aeron, this is as much as my fault as yours, in fact it is my fault! I should have tried to resist the power. "

" I'm a hindrance to you Percy. In every aspect. I-I should just leave. You don't need my help anyway. I'm just the stupid version of you that messes everything up. Look at me! And I don't mean physically. I'm supposed to be this infallible piece of obsidian! No, I've made my decision, tomorrow at noon, I will painfully retract myself from your body. Maybe that will revert your-"

" NO, " I could barely contain my anger.

" Your an asset to me in every single way. I would not have been to survive any of this quest without your help Aeron. You're the yin to my yang, the one I trust with my body and my life, you're like a brother to me, and you understand me. We can solve this together Aeron! I won't be able to complete this quest without you. We have come so far Aeron. And I won't let you take all the blame. You think that you're stupid and weak, and the truth is the complete opposite of that. I can't do this without your Aeron. "

And I did something that I did not think I could do. I sent myself in my mind with Aeron.

I opened my eyes to deep red murkiness with Aeron in a pristine leather jacket stood a few feet ahead of me.

I looked at myself and I looked like...Myself.

It then struck me how similar we looked. And how we both share some of the same traits.

We stood their for a couple seconds before I extended my hand out to his.

" Are you in Aeron? I'm gonna need your wit, sarcasm, and unfunny jokes, " I say smiling.

He gave me a Percy class smile and accepted my hand.

" You know it bro. We got this. "

Suddenly, I was whisked back to reality.

I didn't feel as evil as I had felt before. The darkness lingered, but did not invade my thoughts.

I stared at my war ridden hands.

I still looked the exact same as I had did before, but now I had Aeron right by my side in my head.

We were going to end Aion, and we were going to make him beg for mercy.

He won't make us his puppets, not this time.

Aeron and I will make Pontus proud.

We will control our power and given into the darkness.

I put on my Gauntlets, Cloak, Gem, and Boots. The rush of power flood into my veins.

" You ready Aeron? "

" As ready as I have ever been, bro! "

This time I didn't say any snide remark back.

" Pontus? Aeron and I are ready for our next mission. "

AN: I'm so sorry guys. You guys don't deserve excuses. I'm going to try to update twice every week from now.