Percy POV

I just want to go to sleep.

It has been a very long day. It started with me killing Gaea and her giants, and it's ending with a giant boulder crushing me into the dirt. If someone were to write about this who wrote short chapters and didn't plan ahead very well, it would probably take like ten chapters. But it was almost over, and I was going to get lie down in an actual bed for the first time since I got back from Tartarus. The ones in the House of Night were fine, but there was the matter of the toxic air that kind of ruined it.

However instead of happily sawing logs, possibly with a couple beautiful women next to me, I was under a flaming boulder. Granted, while it hurt like a bitch, it didn't damage me that much as resilient as I was. I was currently on my back with the boulder on my chest. I also seemed to be pushed several feet into the ground.

I was about to push it off, when it was pulled off me and thrown to the side swiftly by Mom. She looked down at me worriedly. Reyna and Zoe were also looking down at me, although with less concern. I waved, "Hey."

She sighed "Oh thank gods, you're alive!"

I chuckled at that as I cracked, "It's going to take more than a little boulder to kill me."

"It was a flaming boulder…" She said helplessly.

I smirked, "I'm fireproof. Don't worry mom, I'm not as fragile as I used to be. Anything short of a god drop kicking me shouldn't be a problem.

She began to calm down, but then became red with rage, "WHERE DID THAT COME FROM?"

Reyna spoke up, "When we arrived, Octavian had set up several onagers, they're basically giant catapults, and they fire giant flaming boulders.

I nodded, "Well that's one mystery solved, next one: who the hell fired it?"

"Percy," Zoe spoke up, "Listen."

I did as she said and when I did, I heard yelling, thunder and clanging metal.

Zoe looked at me pointedly and I nodded in understanding, "Let's go."

We followed the sound that seemed to be coming from the Roman encampment, which makes sense as that is where the Onagers are.

Needless to say it didn't take us very long to reach the encampment. What we saw wasn't too surprising.

The Greek and Roman Demigods were all gathered around the onager in what can only be described as an angry mob. I saw Chiron in the back trying to reach the center of the commotion, but with his large frame and the outrage of the campers, he couldn't find his way through.

We ran up next to him, which ended up startling him, "My goodness! Thank the gods you all are here. Maybe you can help alleviate this situation, you see someone fired the onager into camp.

I nodded, "Yeah. It landed on me."

He looked at me in surprise, "Well I'm glad you're alright. If it were any other camper I would say it was a lucky shot, but if it's you I'd wager they were aiming somehow."

I nodded, "I agree, that does sound like my luck. Don't worry Chiron, we'll get this handled."

He nodded, and I got ready to fly over the crowd, but before I did I turned to mom.

She narrowed her eyes at me, "What?"

"I think it would be best if you went home about now."

She glared at me. "Why would you think that? I intend to find out who shot my son with a catapult!

I nodded, "That's the reason. As angry as I am, I'm more concerned for the guy who suffers your wrath. I have this handled, and no offence, I love you, but I don't think you are fully in control of your powers yet, I'd hate for you to accidentally do something you'll regret."

She sighed, "Fine, I'll head home, but you have to promise to tell me who did it and how they got punished."

"Deal." I shot her a finger gun, and she flashed away, leaving me with Zoe and Reyna.

"That was a good idea." Zoe said, "She looked ready to destroy anyone who stood in her way."

I chuckled, "Yeah, plus I don't want her to see what I do to the guy who hit me with a boulder. Let's go."

I sprouted my dragon wings and grabbed Reyna and Zoe. I've notice that while the death wings were faster, the dragon wings were much stronger, and were better for carrying passengers.

I flapped up, blasting the demigods with a gust of air before they stared at me in awe. I recognized a few in the back: Nyssa, Will, Drew, and Katie. They seemed to be trying to get to the front, but were having about as much luck as Chiron. However my attention was on them for only a moment before it was drawn to what was going on at the front of the crowd next to the onager.

Backed against the onager was Octavian, holding the golden eagle, and surrounded by a roman demigods. They seemed to be protecting him from the mob, but their attention was mostly focused on the demigods in front.

Jason, Piper, Frank, Hazel, Bianca, Nico, and Clarisse had their weapons drawn and were trying to get through the line. Jason was trying to fly over them, but archers would shoot at him until he descended. Piper was trying to charm speak them, but it didn't seem to be working, maybe they were wearing ear plugs. Frank was attacking in bear form, but he seemed to be holding back, probably because they used to be on the same side, so he wasn't much help. Nico and Bianca were raising an army of the dead together, and Hazel was outfitting it with imperial gold weaponry drawn from all over the camp, however as fast as it was forming, it was being destroyed by lightning bolts from the eagle. Clarisse however had somehow found her way into the middle of the roman soldiers and was fending them off from all sides with her spear, although it looked like she was too busy defending t o

As I looked down at the scene, I wondered out loud, "Why are those legionnaires fighting for Octavian? Don't they know they are on the wrong side?"

Reyna answered, "He's probably forcing them through blackmail. I had no idea he had amassed so many victims."

Chaos chimed in, I can confirm that. They really have no choice but to obey, I'd rather not get into what he has on them though.

I sighed, "Well, we better get down there. Mind if I make an entrance?"

Zoe snorted, "Why ask? You're just going to do it anyway."

"True. I've been spending too much time with Chaos. Anyways I'm thinking you guys go in first so we can play a little trick, okay?"

They both nodded their understanding, and I flew high above in the night sky to drop them at the front. Of course they landed with style. Zoe did a parkour roll into a fighting stance with the speed and grace of panther, while Reyna used her strength and momentum to slam both fists into the ground, creating a loud shockwave that caused everyone to stop what they were doing.

Zoe kept quiet, probably because not many people would know her at this point, and let Reyna stand up straight and call out, "WHO FIRED THE ONAGER?"

The crowd was silent now, eager to see what the new goddess would do. Jason for his part was staring at Reyna with his mouth ajar, with a bit of drool coming out. Piper was similar until she noticed Jason, which caused her face to turn grumpy. Interesting.

Frank and Hazel looked relieved to see their former praetor, but Bianca and Nico noticed Zoe and had sadistic grins on their faces, knowing what was to come.

The roman soldiers were fucking terrified, but they held their ground. Most surprisingly however was that Octavian didn't seem the least bit afraid. Maybe he thought his men would protect him? Whatever the case he was surely mistaken.

"I'll ask again." Reyna said in her eerily calm voice, "Who fired it? Who hit Percy with the onager?"

This elicited a collective gasp from the crowd at the thought that I got hit. It was actually quite heartwarming to see

Octavian began laughing. Only it wasn't regular ha ha laughing, it was psychotic and maniacal. I think he was actually frothing at the mouth. "I did it! Me! I killed Percy Jackson! I'm a hero!"

Instead of being angry, Reyna stared at him and asked, "How did you know where he was? it was a perfect shot."

He continued giggling, "Oh I had some help from the voice, but I assure you the idea was mine! I killed Percy Jackson!"

I winced at this, it sounds like he had some help from your friendly neighborhood devil, however I didn't doubt that all Octavian needed was a push, so this was almost a blessing. Now I can stop him from doing something worse later.

That's right. Chaos said Lucifer didn't really do much, it might be best to kill him, if only for his own good.

He laughed some more until Reyna said, "I never said he was dead."

As Octavian faltered, I took that as my que. I dispelled my wings and let myself fall to the ground, right behind Octavian.

My feet hit the ground with a thud, but for fun I added a small earthquake for effect, something that was much easier now with my mother's blessing. The entire camp trembled a bit and Octavian stood stiffly, as if not wanting to admit who was behind him.

Upon seeing their employer in obvious danger, the soldiers made a move towards me. Unfortunately for them they suddenly found themselves without weapons. Some were snatched out of their hands by Zoe as she sped by faster than anyone had ever seen, others were ripped from their hands and flew into the air straight to Reyna where they orbited around her. I didn't even know she could do that, I guess that was part of her powers as the goddess of strength and weapons. However the golden eagle wasn't affected. I guess there were limits, we would have to find out later.

The roman demigods, now unarmed, surprisingly kept coming, whatever Octavian had on them must have been big to motivate them like this. I just used the shadows to hold them in place while I dealt with Octavian. Clarisse, for her part, chuckled at her opponents predicament and walked through their ranks with the other quest members.

When he saw that no help would come, Octavian reluctantly whirled around with the eagle, ready to attack, only for me to smack it out of his hands. I sent a shadow to catch it and bring it to Reyna.

"Your boulder gave me a headache." I stated simply, and grabbed him by the neck and lifted into the air.

I spoke loud enough for everyone to hear me wonder, "What should we do with him? He has admitted for aiming at me with the onager, and it hurt like a bitch, so any ideas?"

Jason seemed a bit uncertain, but he said, "We should hold a trial."

I laughed loudly, "Sorry Jason but the trial is already over. Next!"

He frowned but said nothing. Zoe spoke up, "Let's castrate him!"

There was a collective gasp and wince from all the males in the camp, but I just chuckled, "You know I love you Zoe but that's your solution to everything." I winked at her. She just smiled and shrugged in defeat.

Nico was next, "I can arrange a very special afterlife for him."

I grinned, "I like the way you think! But that is already a given for him. I want to do something to him in this life."

No one said anything, until finally, Clarisse spoke up, "I think we should let Prissy decide, seeing as he was the one to be attacked."

I chuckled at the old nickname. I knew that while it used to be mockery, it was now just a friendly jab, although by the frowns on their faces I could tell that Zoe and Reyna didn't see it that way.

I called out, "Does everyone agree?"

There was a collective roar of approval, but when it died down I saw Chiron walking to the front with a disapproving look on his face "Percy, no one denies that you have the right, but think about what it would mean. Killing monsters and killing a demigod are not the same. It will change you."

I smiled, "I appreciate the concern Chiron but you're wrong. Killing a demigod won't change me, Tartarus already did that. Some people deserve to die."

Chiron looked like he wanted to protest, but he knew I was right.

I could feel Octavian trembling in my hand, I brought him close to my face and said, "For you however, I think death is too kind."

I threw him to the ground and unsheathed my sword. I nodded to Reyna and she sent me another imperial gold sword which I threw to Octavian.

"Stand up and pick up the sword." I ordered.

He seemed uneasy but he did as I said. Once he stood to face me, I said, "Come at me!"

He shook his head, making me sigh, "Either come at me or die a horrible death, 'kay?"

He came at me.

He thrust his sword at me, only for me to slice his blade in half, spin with the momentum and come around to hold the blade at his neck, all in the blink of an eye.

"I win." I said.

As I said it, golden energy emerged from his chest and flew into mine. As the power entered me I felt… nothing.

Honestly I couldn't tell if it even worked from the way I felt, but Octavian suddenly collapsed breathing heavily, and looking paler than usual.

He looked at me in terror, "What did you do to me?"

I smirked, "This is your punishment. I've taken what little power you had as a legacy, and I made you mortal. Now you will live the rest of your life just like any other human, unable to see through the mist, and unable to affect us in any way."

His eyes widened, "Y-you can't."

"I already did."

He started looking around for anyone to help him, "He can't! He can't do this! Don't let him! Please!" no one helped him.

I gagged him and tied him up with shadows and put him at my feet. "I was planning on doing this later, when I wasn't so damn tired, but screw it, you're all here. My name is Perseus Jackson, and around two weeks ago I fell into Tartarus with Annabeth Chase. She didn't make it, but I know for a fact she is in a better place. I soon learned that I had been chosen, by the creator Chaos to be her champion. With this came the ability to grow stronger."

I transformed into my hellhound form, causing the demigods to instinctively prepare for a fight, but I called out, "I am the king of Hellhounds. I earned this right by killing the former king. The hellhound race is now your ally. If any hellhound attacks you, they will answer to me, and if you kill a hellhound, you will also answer to me."

I transformed back, "Any questions?"

There were none. Mostly because everyone seemed to be in some form of shock.

I nodded, "Good… Oh and I have the powers of the primordial of shadows and the titan of fire and the god of the Styx but those are less relevant. Now everyone go back to camp! The show is over."

They didn't seem to want to, but people started wandering back to the camp talking excitedly with each other about what happened. The quest members along with a few others remained.

I left Octavian on the ground to deal with later and walked down to greet them.

Bianca threw herself at me in a big hug, "I'm so glad you're alive. Where's Damasen"

I chuckled as I hugged her back, "And to you as well. Damasen is fine, he's on Olympus. I hope the return of the statue went smoothly."

She shrugged, "The campers settled down as soon as it arrived, but the trip was a bit annoying. We were attacked by a bunch of monsters, and Jason got knocked out again."

I looked at him in surprise, "Really? What was it this time?"

He blushed, "Uh… a brick hit me cause I was standing in an active construction zone…"

I blinked, "Huh, interesting."

He looked confused, "You're not going to tease me?"

I scoffed, "Heavens no!"

He sighed, "That's a relief, the others really laid—"

"I mean considering my situation, I'm not one to judge someone based on their love life."

He turned red, "I'M NOT ATTRACTED TO BRICKS!"

"Woah woah woah!" I said, "I didn't say that! I'm just implying it."

He growled and stormed off, literally. Piper looked as he flew away helplessly and just walked back to her cabin.

I saw Frank and Hazel giggling at my antics. I walked up to them and wrapped them In a hug, "Good to see you guys. I'm glad you made it back safe."

They nodded, "Not as glad as we are that you made it out of Tartarus," Hazel said.

"Yeah," Frank agreed, "And I'm really sorry about Annabeth Percy, I know you guys would have gone the distance together if it weren't for that damn spider."

I smiled, "Yeah."

I then noticed Nico talking with Will Solace. Nico was doing his token "go away from me" bit, but Will wasn't budging. I decided to go see what it was about.

"I'm fine, gosh lay off me will you?" Nico spat at the blonde, who just glared back.

"The trip couldn't have been easy, just let me check your vitals—"

"Hey guys!" I said surprising them, "What's up?"

Nico grumbled, "Solace thinks I pushed myself with delivering the statue, but I feel fine! Bianca did half the work anyways."

I nodded in understanding. "He's right, he should be fine Will, you should leave him aloOH!"

I "fell" forward towards Nico and "accidentally scratched him on the arm with my claws, not enough to seriously injure, but enough that it would have to be treated."

"OW! What the heck Percy!?" he yelled.

I scrambled to my feet, "Oh jeez! I'm sorry Nico! Gosh, that looks bad! Will you should take him to the infirmary right now."

Nico groaned but let Will lead him away. Will looked back at me curiously, to which I winked suggestively, his eyes widened but before he could react I turned away.

I saw Reyna and Zoe waiting for me, I smiled and walked up to them. "Let's go to bed."

I put an arm around each of them and walked back to my cabin. I yawned as we walked, ignoring the stares of the campers around us.

When we reached the Cabin, I threw open the door and almost cried as the familiar ocean breeze wafted out. I walked in and found my old bunk, with my minotaur horn still hanging on the wall. The shield Tyson made was missing, but I was too tired to worry about that at the moment.

"You can stop hiding Jackie, I can hear your heartbeat." I called out.

Her pouting face popped out from the bunk above me, "You could have pretended for the fun of it…"

I laughed, "Maybe another time sweetness, but tonight I think I just want to enjoy being back in my cabin again. I'm happy to share the bed best I can, or you could just find another bed, you guys are always welcome her."

I laid my head down on my pillow and closed my eyes, ready to pass out when I heard Zoe say, "Percy, I know you're tired, but are you sure you don't want to go ahead and make good on your promise?"

I sat up quicker than the human eye could see, "I'M AWAKE!"

Chapter 51!

Sorry this is coming out late, I've been having trouble focusing because of… well let's call it drama.

Just a heads up, school is starting next week for me, so I might have updating slow a bit, if I don't manage my time well, which I don't . Sorry. If it makes you feel better, It might be a few weeks, but some of the authors I follow are almost updating monthly now, so I feel your pain, it just can't be helped. So please don't say "UPDATE PLZ" in the reviews, because it doesn't make me update faster, it just annoys me.

Finally there will be sexy times in the next chapter. If anyone complains about the size of Percy's dick I swear to every pantheon in this universe and the next I'll add another inch for each review.

Anyway I love you all! Byeeeee