Awsome12123: Time for Percy to do something stupid (Steal Kronos back), and maybe Abiron will help?
I can guess so many outcomes xD / You'll have to wait and see :).
Guest: dude you are my favorite author on this site you are awesome ... cough please update cough / Flattery will get you everywhere. :).
Rome52: great job / Thanks
Rukario77: LOL, cant wait until Percy just shows up and is like, "Give me my Kronos back". Also, I know Leander called Percy Daddy and Kronos father but can we please have Leander calling Percy Mommy/Momma, that along with everyone calling him The Queen would be hilarious (and I can totally imagine Percy beginning to like it before eventually preferring it :P). Cant wait for next chapter! / I think I could have Leander do that :).
moosejuice5 (chapter 12): Realy hope annabeth doesn't get resurrected
chapter 13: How disappointing / Mate, that happened for a reason. If Annabeth died then she couldn't have become a goddess, could she?
Swirling Flames: I spent all night reading this and it's great.
Just something to tell you, when a primordial dies, the power of his or her domain dies with that primordial. Since Tartarus's soul is the one that provides the monsters energy for reforming, shouldn't monsters not reform anymore? And I don't think one deity can just seize control over another's domain. Unless Tartarus still has a subconscious? Then yeah that'll work, I guess.
Don't mistake me for Matt number two, just trying to give some constructive criticism here!
Hoping for more here!
P.s, please call me by my wattpad username: Swirling Flames cause this one here... Well it's just the first part of my email so yeah. / All night? Why do so many people forfeit sleep? Shhhhhh. That story arc's not over quite yet :). It's sort of like with Ouranos. Kronos killed his body. So the Sky is still there, right? Well, it's sort of hard for me to tell at the moment because there's not a single bit of blue sky in sight. So Tartarus' body was killed, but not his domain, because he's not... uh, dam this is gonna spoil it a bit, but he's not gone.
Guest: i hope you kill thalia / Now that's mean. Thalia has a reason for hating Kronos so much. If you've read the Luke Castellan diary thing you'll see that Thalia and Luke were very close. And Thalia views that its Kronos' fault for Luke trying to destroy everything, and then for Luke dying. So yes, she has excellent reasons for hating Kronos.
Guest: I went off the internet for a few months and THIS is what happened?! Percy falling for KRONOS?! You're damn lucky I didn't get a heart attack... This should win the award for the biggest plot twist ever! But I'm a sucker for slash/gay pairings, so I suppose it's fine. Add to that it's a completely forbidden kind of pairing for this storyline (what with Tartarus and torturing Percy in the beginning) and that's always a turn on (NOT in that way!). But I kinda feel had for the rest of the seven and Thalia and Nico, they still think Percy's on their side...he isn't, is he? *hopeful smile* that's a definite weakness! Anyways, good luck with this story and can we have some parent!Percy with Leander? Pretty please! / Hhahahahhaha. Percy's sort of on both sides. And I love that you like the pairing :). I had so many people stop reading because of that. There will be more Percy and Leander moments coming up in the next few chapters :).
Cupcakeheart2005: I've got a question...is Leander the lion or they are two sepreate things?Also,please update and where is Zoe? / Leander and the lioness are two seperate things. In the last chapter, Zoe was driving (even though she's a kid - though I think half-bloods don't really care about age-limits to stuff).
kkworld12345: Holy Shit, I am soooo ready for Percy to get Kronos back! Also I would love to see more of Luke and the rest of their crew. This was an awesome chapter and I can't wait for your next update! / Luke and the crew will - hopefully - be in the next chapter (not this one, the next one). Percy will eventually get Kronos back.
Matt: Percy's fatal flaw is loyalty you said, he would never attack his friends you said. Well guess what in this chapter you had Percy get furious at them which seems to imply that YOU WERE F&CKING WRONG AND HE'LL SIDE WITH THE PSYCHOS WHO WANT DEATH AND BLOODSHED! Besides there's lots of stories where Percy turns such as Tartaros' Champion. / You're a fucking prick I said. Just because Percy's mad at someone doesn't mean he's gonna go all Kronos-death-and-destruction on them. And as I've already said - this is in character, you idiot. Besides, Kronos is the one that acts on anger and such emotions. Percy was be reckless, but he doesn't go into a rage and try to destroy everything in his path.
KayChildOfHades: That was a great chapter! Thanks for not being annoyed at me... But anyway, I really like how you added the uncertainty in Abrion about his loyalty. It really opens up so many possibilities for how we readers can predicit what happens next. I can understand the demigod's ignorance to Percy's "situation", and I also really like how you let Kronos slip some things anout him and Percy and the demigod's denial, because it will make it all the better (in my opinion) to see the reaction. You are a brilliant writer, dragonswoe, because I find myself looking forward to the next chapter, more than the other fanfics I read, and that's amazing to me. Don't forget how talented you are, and happy writing! Good luck on the exams! / I could never be annoyed at my reviewers. Kronos is a cocky prick. He'll let things slip out then laugh as the demigods try to decipher it. Thanks :). It's really nice to hear that :).
percabethforever: Thank you for the update...i hAd a really bad day...but the chapter made me feel better...i hope the olympians soon find out about percy and kronos...it would be quite interesting...
Hope u update soon:):) / It's nice to know I can make people's days better by updating :). And yes, it will be interesting :).
Jaylene Olebar: When i checked my email. the first thing i saw was: Chapter: Confused By Time Ch51 by dragonswoe
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i was almost screaming that you updated and mt teachers told me to calm down and i waited a long time before i could read this and man was it amazing!
Dude! i thought Kronos had Poseidon in a room next to his and Percy's? What happened to that?
oh and you should TOTALLY have Abiron and Zoe go through hard times, make them remember what Percy told them, MAKE PERCY EVIL! ha ha! *Coughs* sorry it was what was on my mind.
and what will the gods say? ha you know how to make a person guess. / He did have Poseidon in a room next to his. Percy's gonna be straddling the line between good and evil. The gods... well. I've got it planned out :).
Luminous Crystal: Awesome! I loved this chapter. I liked how Kronos was so arrogant towards to demigods, even when he's tied up. :-) / Well, he is Kronos :).
the open minded: Really good can't wait to see what happens in the next chapter xx / *scroll down for next chapter*
Underworld Skylar: So Abiron wants to help Kronos? Hmmm, interesting. / Yes. He does.
Percico Pixie: This is so awesome! I wish I could put a more thoughtful review or something but I swear my battery is running on fumes and there's no cell reception or even a fucking charging point dammit I can't even log in
No problem in using anything that's mine :D
Im wasting battery in reviewing and its like 2% but I don't even care like the most important thing in my life is reading fanfics so everything else can go fuck themselves
I wish I could log in. Like I'm seriously aching to respond to your last PM ;-;
The demigods are so wrong haha I bet when they realize the truth they won't know what hit them.
The Percy/Poseidon bonding monent seriously got me aww-ing because it's so damned perfect I can't even put it in words. We so need father/son bonding time. And Leander? That adorable, little cutie pie squee babies grow up in no time *sniff* Percy would make a good mommy
Haha imagine Leander calling Percy mommy. That'd be priceless. Oh and telling daddy(Kronos) to make up with mommy after a fight. That'd be epic.
I noticed the hydra pun. I loved it. Totes.
Ps. Make Kronos be a sassy psychotic killer. Everyone loves sassy psychotic killers. They're trending now. Bonus points if they are child-eaters. Especially child-eaters. / :). How do people fuck themselves anyway? It's gotta be impossible... but I completely agree - fanfics are the most important thing in life :). When they realise the truth they'll be a little too busy to think about it ;). Leander's gonna be very important in a couple of chapters. That will probably happen at some point :). I'm not sure if he's gonna be sassy, but he'll definitely be a psychotic killer :).
redninjalass19: Love it. Can't wait for them to find out about Queen Percy / Three of them find out this chapter...
Chapter 51 - Lord (Lady) Perseus
"Why is there so much to do?" Percy whined, flinging his hands up.
"That's unbecoming of a Queen, Perseus," Oceanus scolded.
Percy spun to glare at him. "Oh, shut it." Percy tilted his head to the side. "Hey, Oceanus, can I ask you a question?"
The Titan snorted. "Since when did you ask me that?"
Percy nodded. "Good point. So, my question. You know Firefly threw your dad's balls into your realm?"
Oceanus frowned lightly. "Yes?" he prompted.
Percy grinned, immediately making Oceanus uneasy. "And Aphrodite was born. My question: how did you manage that?"
The Titans around them snickered, and Iapetus flung his arm over Oceanus' shoulder. "It's a mystery to even us, young one."
Percy stuck his tongue out at the oldest Titan. "Can you shut up now, Oceanus?"
Oceanus shook his head. "You're impossible, Jackson."
"Look, I get that you hate me because of him," Percy said, gesturing behind himself to Poseidon. Poseidon and Percy had come to an agreement after Kronos was taken three days ago that if Poseidon didn't irritate any of the Titans then Percy would let him out of his room. "But it's not my fault that he knocked my mom up. Like your sire's the Big Guy Upstairs," the first generation Titans all tensed at the reference to Ouranos, "but it doesn't mean anything."
Poseidon cleared his throat. "Percy-"
"Like the Big Three really don't take after K… Kronos," Percy added.
"That's true," Iapetus murmured.
"Besides," Percy added, "I'm the King. I'm a Titan. Can't we just get along?"
Oceanus scowled, shooting a glare at Poseidon. "Perseus-"
"Hey, where is Ouranos anyway?" Percy asked finally. "I mean, Kronos was tracking his movements, right?"
The Titans froze. "By Chaos," Iapetus muttered.
Percy vapour travelled to their – his – room. He scrambled to find the map that Kronos had been using, and exhaled in relief. The light blue dot – which he knew was Ouranos – was still in Chicago, which meant that Ouranos still didn't have enough energy to relocate, but Percy knew he had his own form.
Percy reappeared in the throne room. "How many of you feel up for Primordial hunting?" he asked, the map in his hand.
"Depends," Koios rumbled. "When do we start?"
Percy grinned. "As soon as everyone who wants to come is ready. Besides, I'm pretty eager to meet Kronos' father after everything I've heard about him."
"Trust me, Percy," Iapetus chuckled, "you won't ever want to meet him again."
Krios suddenly flinched, his eyes widening. "Perseus," he said urgently.
Percy frowned. "What-"
"Kronos," Krios breathed, "I can feel him!" The Titans were all staring at him, silently prompting him to continue. "They're in Texas."
Abiron watched as Kronos grunted behind the gag, trying to shift his position. The ropes strained, but he couldn't move even an inch.
Zoe caught Abiron's eye across the van, behind Kronos' head. She tilted her head to the side slightly. "What do you think?"
Abiron didn't react as he heard his twin's voice in his head. "I feel sorry for him," Abiron replied softly.
"Me too," Zoe murmured.
The two of them gave no way to tell that they were talking to each other. "And our father," Abiron said. "What Kronos said about him… that he wants to see us again. I miss him."
Abiron got no warning before an icy presence invaded their link, spreading along it and freezing them both in place. "Interesting," Kronos breathed.
"How are you doing this?" Abiron demanded. "No one else can!"
"The two of you are using a Titan link," Kronos hummed. "Of course I can hear."
"Did you…"
"Hear everything? Yes. Does that worry you?" the Titan King asked.
"Yes," Zoe said firmly.
"Do me a favour, little ones," Kronos said. "I'll do one in return for you. You'll be able to see your father again."
"I… what would it involve?" Abiron asked uneasily. "And if we refuse?"
"I will take it by force."
"Then it's hardly a favour," Zoe retorted.
"I wish for some water," Kronos said simply.
"That's it?" Abiron asked incredulously.
Kronos tilted his head to the side. "For now."
Abiron stood, making his way through the ropes to the mesh separating him from the front of the van. "Can I have some water? I'm thirsty."
Will passed a bottle through to him, making sure to keep on hand on the wheel. It was nearing the middle of the day, Abiron noted as he made his way back to his seat. He tossed the bottle to Zoe, watching as she crouched in front of Kronos and tugged off his gag.
Abiron glanced into the front of the van, but none of the demigods were looking. "Take the blindfold off too," he murmured.
Zoe hesitated. "Are you sure?"
"If we're gonna be making a deal with him, then I want to see his eyes. You know someone's eyes tell you everything."
Zoe sighed, but did as Abiron had asked. The Titan blinked as the blindfold was taken off, tilting his head down slightly to avoid the bright light. Zoe took the lid off the bottle, lifting it to her uncle's mouth. "Quickly," she murmured, tilting the bottle so the water trickled into Kronos' mouth.
Abiron frowned slightly as he watched, a warning feeling in his gut. "Zoe…" he said cautiously when Kronos had had the entire bottle. "Tie him back up. Now."
Zoe glanced up at him. "I thought we wanted to make a deal."
"Now!" Abiron exclaimed through their bond.
Zoe caught the urgency in his tone and slipped the gag back into the Titan's mouth, and just before she fitted the blindfold over his eyes they flared a bright gold. Abiron felt a freezing sensation in his head, like a mega brain freeze, racing across the bond between them before carving a new pathway in his mind. He yelled out in unison with Zoe, the demigods in the front of the van immediately looking around, and Kronos' presence used their mind link for himself.
"KRIOS!" the Titan roared through their link, essentially deafening the demititans with the force of the mental shout.
Abiron clutched his head, feeling another presence quickly join them. "Kronos?" Krios asked incredulously. "How-"
Kronos cut him off before he could continue, Abiron and Zoe now on their knees from the pain. "Your twins."
Krios' presence was similar to Kronos', only instead of frostbite-cold that froze their minds, it was less harmful. "Where are you?"
Abiron's eyes met Zoe's through the haze of pain, feeling the van stop as the demigods scrambled to get into the back and to Kronos. The Titan King sent a series of images to his brother, so fast that Abiron and Zoe couldn't tell what they were.
Then both presences disappeared, and Abiron sucked in sharp gulps of air. "Do you wish to see your father again?" Kronos asked.
"You bastard," Abiron groaned, rising to his feet with Will's help. Zoe was supported by Thalia, and Annabeth had her dagger at Kronos' throat. "Annabeth, we're about to have company."
Annabeth didn't take her eyes off Kronos. "What did he do?"
"Called out to Krios through us," Zoe panted. "I don't know how."
"What's happened?" Nico's voice asked. "I mean, I'm surprised it's taken him three days to do something if I'm honest."
Abiron looked up to see the son of Hades leaning in through the window, the other two camp vans parked beside them on the side of the road. "We need to get ready," the demititan said. "The monsters are gonna come soon. They know where we are."
"Then we'll stop them," Thalia said. "And it's only about one hour until we reach the hotel Hestia booked for us. We destroy the first couple of waves, then we go."
"And if a Titan shows up?" Will asked, letting go of Abiron. "What then?"
"We kill them, Solace," Thalia said. "It'll be simple."
Annabeth studied Kronos, pushing her dagger up and causing him to lift his head. She got the feeling that the Titan was glaring at her behind the blindfold. "And we have a hostage." The goddess turned to Thalia. "We need to move away from the road, there are too many mortals here."
Thalia nodded, following Will into the front of the van. "Death Breath, get to your van."
Nico rolled his eyes, but quickly did what she'd said, telling the other demigods what was happening.
The van started up, Will driving it off the road for several minutes before stopping. "This good?"
Annabeth studied the area. "It'll do," she nodded. "Abiron, Zoe, can the two of you stay by the van as our last line of defence?"
Abiron nodded. "Sure, as long as we get to kill some monsters."
"Of course," Annabeth smiled. "I'm sure they'll be several for you two."
"Everyone here," Thalia called, waiting until all the thirteen quest members were around. "Everyone stays in groups of at least two. Darren, you will stay with Abiron and Zoe, understand?"
The son of Poseidon nodded. "Yeah, but there isn't any water around."
"There are several water bottles in the front of the van," Will said, inclining his head towards the van which held Kronos. "Just try to not stay too long in the van, for rather obvious reasons."
Darren grimaced. "Right," he said, looking at the van. For some reason his Fatal Flaw – Personal Loyalty, like most children of Poseidon – was acting up just thinking of Kronos, which was weird because as far as he was aware he didn't owe Kronos any of his loyalty.
"Hellhounds incoming," Nico suddenly said, unsheathing his Stygian Iron sword. "You three," he gestured to Darren and the two demititans, "get back to the van."
Darren followed the twins, taking a position beside Abiron with Zoe crouched on top of the van, her bow and arrows in her hand. "So," Darren said cheerfully, "what happened in the van?"
Abiron summoned his greatsword to his hand. "Kronos."
Darren nodded. "Yeah, I sort of figured that out," he glanced in through the front window, his gaze landing on the Titan's still form before he turned back to Abiron. "Can I ask you a question?"
"If you pay attention, sure," Abiron said, watching as hellhounds leapt out of the shadows cast by rocks and shrubs. Above them thunder rumbled and the clouds darkened, casting more shadows on the ground.
"What do you think of him?" Darren asked. "I mean, I know Thalia and Annabeth hate him, but that's because of that son of Hermes, right?"
"Luke," Abiron nodded. "Yeah, I think so. He was their friend, and Kronos just used him and manipulated him." He hesitated, pausing briefly to swing his sword and hack the head off a pouncing hellhound. "As for Kronos… he's my uncle, but I dunno what to think. I mean, I know he's evil and all that, but he's my dad's King. And he's my uncle."
"I can't explain it," Darren said carefully. "But I feel like… like I should be loyal to him."
An arrow whistled by them to nail a lunging hellhound between the eyes. "Concentrate, you idiots!" Zoe shouted, quickly knocking another arrow. "Talk later!"
Abiron paused as miniature explosion happened between them and the older demigods, a burst of white light sending dust and rocks flying everywhere. And then Abiron saw the figure of his father, Krios, crouched on the ground where he'd landed.
"Annabeth!" Thalia yelled, pointing at Krios. "Come on."
Krios glanced at Abiron and Zoe before summoning his massive sword and turning to face the two approaching him. "You have made a grave mistake, godlings," he rumbled.
"The only mistake we've made is not knocking Kronos unconscious," Thalia grumbled, lifting her spear and Aegis.
Krios laughed. "We have a new Lord," he sneered. "Cut one head off, and two more shall grow back."
Thalia glanced over his shoulder at Zoe before sending lightning flying at the Titan, which was effortlessly blocked. "Then we'll cut another off," she retorted, charging at him.
Abiron looked up at Zoe to see she was aiming at Krios' back, the point of her arrow wavering as her determination slipped. She caught Abiron's gaze before shaking her head. "I can't do it," she said, lowering her bow.
Abiron looked from his sister to Darren, who was uneasy as he watched the fight in front of him. "Darren, do you really want to do this?" he asked as Zoe scrambled down from the van and stood at his side.
"I… I don't know," the son of Poseidon admitted. He glanced into the van behind them. "I don't know anymore."
Abiron took one more look at his father, who was easily holding off Annabeth and Thalia, before turning to Zoe. "I'm going," he announced.
"What about Kronos?" Zoe hissed.
Abiron grinned. "Well, we can hardly go to Othrys after Titan-napping him without an olive branch can we?"
"Hold on," Darren said anxiously, "you're gonna free him?"
"You're welcome to join us," Abiron suggested as he clambered into the van, slipping through the mesh. He didn't hesitate to slip Kronos' gag off. "Okay, here's the deal," he said as Zoe and Darren joined him. "You help us to get out of here, and we'll free you. Deal?"
Kronos shook his head slightly. "It won't work."
Abiron blinked. "But you're like invincible."
Kronos smiled thinly. "No one is invincible. As it is, your little half-breed friends have successfully limited my abilities. I cannot flash out of here."
"But… Krios is outside," Abiron protested, somehow getting the feeling that Kronos' eyes were on him even with the blindfold. "He can get you out of here."
"He is here for you," Kronos stated. "I cannot escape from here. The huntress has unfortunately done rather well with my bindings. Inform Perseus of what has happened here," he ordered before hesitating briefly. "And perhaps you could also tell him I'm sorry."
"What for?" Zoe asked cautiously, the Titan Lord whom everyone allied to Olympus feared was on his knees before her and humiliated with the majority of his power blocked, but she still felt the gravity of his presence – like she was merely an ant before him.
"He'll understand," Kronos stated. "Now go. Krios knows his orders. As for you, son of Poseidon," he said, turning to face Darren, which really freaked Zoe out because he still had the blindfold on, "you will soon learn where your loyalties truly lie."
If that didn't sound foreboding, then Zoe didn't know what would. "Kronos… uncle," she said. "We're sorry. The gods… well, we don't really know what they have planned for you, but it's probably not going to be wishing you a good life."
Kronos just seemed amused and tilted his head to the side slightly. "I am aware of their plans. I have eyes and ears amongst the gods. Now go, the demigods will leave soon."
"But-"
"Go," he said sharply, clear irritation in his tone. "I will not be killed, but you may be if your betrayal is discovered."
The shouting and sound of clashing weapons from outside increased, and Zoe nodded. "Okay. And we're-"
"Say you're sorry once more and I'll ensure Perseus kills you upon your entrance to Othrys. Go."
Abiron backed out of the van, quickly followed by Darren while Zoe put the gag back onto Kronos before scrambling after them. Outside the van Krios was still fighting Thalia and Annabeth, moving surprisingly quick for someone his height and build.
"Father!" Abiron yelled, picking up his sword which he'd discarded on the ground. "Come on!"
Krios flicked his wrist, sending a blast of energy out of his body and flinging Thalia and Annabeth away from him. He spun and bounded over to them, looking through the window of the van at Kronos, and his dark blue eyes flared in anger. "That's my little brother," he growled furiously, turning his gaze to the three half-bloods.
"We're sorry," Zoe mumbled, glancing at the ground before returning her gaze to her father, unable to look away for too long.
Krios' hand tightened around his hilt of his sword before he scowled. "You brats better be worth it," he rumbled, holding his hand out to them. "To make me leave My Lord here at the mercy of the half-breeds."
Abiron swallowed nervously. "Father-"
"Later," Krios grumbled. "Take my hand."
Abiron grabbed hold of Zoe before taking Krios' hand, Darren taking hold of Zoe's hand. It felt like they were pulled forwards into a tube and several seconds later were spat out the other end.
Zoe's eyes widened as she took in the torch stances and greek fire flickering along the edges of the room, the obsidian pillars twisting up to the ceiling which glittered with the constellations – set out how someone would see them if they were looking from space. Then her gaze landed on the thrones around the room, set out in a 'V' formation with two at the base – the King and Queen – and she froze as she saw who was sitting on the throne that would be Kronos' right hand, barely even processing that most of the other thrones were also filled.
"Percy?" Darren exclaimed, obviously having also seen the son of Poseidon.
Percy was sitting bolt upright on the throne, his hands clutching the armrests tightly enough to dent them, and his eyes looked like a storm about to erupt. "You have some explaining to do, half-bloods," Percy stated monotonously, his eyes turning cold like the waters of Antarctica.
Zoe didn't know why she felt so small in his presence, but she didn't like it. The son of Poseidon had power flowing off him in waves, the force of it nearly sending her to her knees. "I… I wanted to meet my father properly-"
"Not that," Percy said sharply, glancing at Krios as the Titan took his throne. He leaned forward slightly. "I mean what are the gods planning with Lord Kronos? Why not kill him instead of taking him?"
"I… I don't-"
Abiron saved her by speaking up. "The gods didn't tell us," he said, meeting Percy's eyes before averting his gaze to the ground. "But it was something about Poseidon."
Percy snorted, leaning back. "They think we will return Poseidon for Lord Kronos?"
"I'm not sure," Abiron admitted.
"Why are you on a throne?" Darren abruptly blurted out. "You… you're their captive, right?"
Percy laughed, his eyes briefly lightening. "I am a Titan, demigod. I have not been a demigod for… nearly a week now. Perhaps it's not that long, but I felt like one of them a long time ago."
Darren blinked. "You… Kronos said I'd find out where my loyalties truly lie. What does that mean?"
Percy grimaced slightly. "If you stay conscious I believe I could tell you."
"Stay conscious?" Zoe echoed.
Percy nodded. "Yes. Now, for over four months I have been… going out with Kronos."
"What?" Darren exclaimed in shock. His half-brother, the Hero of Olympus, slayer of Kronos – and dozens of other beings – in love with Kronos?
"You stayed conscious," Percy mused, his finger tapping on the armrest of his throne. "Good. But yes. So perhaps you understand now what a grave mistake you've made. With severing Kronos from Othrys, you have caused me to step up to take his position. And I will not rest until Kronos has returned to me."
Abiron shared a glance with Zoe. "But… you're supposed to be a hero!" he blurted.
Percy stilled, his tapping stopping. "Hero is a relative term, just as good and evil are. An incredibly wise immortal once told me that there is no good or evil, merely labels. To us, Kronos is a hero. To Olympus, he is the Devil incarnate. See? It's all relative. What matters now," he continued, "is what you believe Kronos is. Hero, or Devil? Hero, and you join us. Devil, and you will be taking a vacation in our cells. It's your choice, so I'd choose wisely if I were you."
Krios was looking intently at his two children, looking a little uncomfortable as they hesitated. "Abiron, Zoe," he said, his voice softer than it had been in Texas, "join us. You will be rewarded greatly when we take over."
"I don't want rewards," Abiron said, resolutely locking Percy's gaze with his own. "I don't care that you're betraying Olympus. I just want to get to know my father." He took a breath before stepping forward so he was kneeling to Percy, and put his fist over his heart. "I swear on the River Styx that I will serve Othrys. I will do what Lord Perseus requires of me until my dying breath."
Thunder rumbled above them, vibrating even beneath their feet. Krios smiled faintly and nodded to Abiron as Zoe copied her brother and swore on the River Styx.
Darren stared up at Percy. "How can you be Percy Jackson?"
Percy tilted his head to the side. "I am not," he said simply. "I am Lord Perseus, Titan King and Ruler of Natural Disasters and Healing."
Darren's jaw dropped. "But… you're Percy Jackson!"
"I believe I just said I am no longer Percy Jackson. I lost my mortal surname upon becoming a Titan Lord. I am Percy to my friends, and Perseus to those who wish Kronos or I harm."
Darren shook his head. "What about father?" he asked finally.
"He is cooperating," Percy stated, "and so he is allowed to go where he wishes – with an escort, and within reason. Your decision, brother?"
Darren started slightly at being addressed like that, realising that his half-brother was now the King of Othrys. "I… I swear on the River Styx to do anything – within reason – that Lord Perseus requires of me."
Percy nodded. "Fair enough. Now go. We need to discuss… private matters."
The three half-bloods quickly left the throne room, and Percy groaned as soon as the doors were shut. "As fun as it was to see them squirm, I don't think I can keep that up."
"You can't deny that it was entertaining though," Iapetus chuckled. "Though Kronos is far better than you at making those in front of him fear him."
Percy rolled his eyes. "Yeah, but I don't want people to fear me."
"Enough," Oceanus grumbled. "Krios, what happened?"
Krios' eyes flared up in his sudden anger. "They have him tied up so he can't even move an inch," he growled. "Like a common prisoner he has a blindfold and gag. The daughter of Zeus seems to still hold her old hatred against him for possessing Luke Castellan, and they all seem rather eager to deliver him to Olympus."
Percy shut his eyes. "I hope he knows what he's doing," he murmured. "This is a very dangerous gamble."
Excerpts for next chapter:
Thalia grumbled, glancing at the hotel which had a large neon sign reading 'ELPIS' HEARTH'. "I think that explains why Lady Hestia booked this place."
And:
"He has heard Kronos is currently unable to defend himself and is approaching as we speak. Kronos will be killed by him within an hour."
I have also started a new fanfiction, one which is Kronos' past. It's called: Dawn of Time. So go check it out.
