Guest: UPDATE! please? / -

KayChildOfHades: Wow! That was really great. I really liked how Hope/Elpis was nuetral and kind of helped Kronos out just a tiny bit and the demigods. The information was useful to have, and I also liked Percy's parenting skills too. :P Have a great day and keep writing! / Thanks :).

Personos shipper: What the hell this is all too funny I can't stop laughing!
The funniest part by far is "what is fuck?" What the hell I can't stop laughing! Thank you this is awesome thank you! / :D. I thought I needed a bit of entertainment after what was happening to Kronos :)

Lilireyna: I love this story. But I have three questions about it:
-Was this supposed to be a PercyXAnnabeth? Because the first chapters with Annabeth POV are really confusing. I thought it was a Percabeth... But seriously I love PercyXKronos so it's better this way I guess:)
- How will dear Zeus reacts about our two love birds?
- Will Percy getting laid? If yes would You writte the big event? Puppy eyes **
I am in love with your work / 1) No. That's from Annabeth's POV, so this was always going to be Peronos. 2) You'll find out. 3) Yes, and yes. It should be out - if I can concentrate enough to do so - when I reach a certain point in the fanfic.

Travis rosen: Hahahahahhahaha / :)

Jackal: Matt is such a loser for complaining about crap like that stuff. Anyways to me since it seems that the demigods and what Shit face a.k.a Matt nicknamed the Primordial Gods will lose and Kronos will win. That and the only friends Percy will have will be the one's on his side. I love how you torture your characters, seeing other people in pain is great! Ha hah ha ha! / Well, the ending of the war is still admittedly undecided, and only I'm allowed to say such stuff about Matt :).

DanLM (chapter 36): Btw, thought I'd just say just because people don't like gay pairings with straight characters in canon doesn't make them homophobic. ( I don't like gay pairings with Percy but this story is good enough for me to deal with it, as long as it doesn't turn too much into a love story, I guess I'll see as I keep reading) / I know. It was just to see what everyone thought really. I wasn't implying that it made them homophobic.

DanLM (chapter 20): So I'm 20 chapters in and I'm sure loads change in the next 23 but I just wanted to congratulate you on the amazing story. The only thing I've found strange is how the titans are so much stronger than the gods. I guess it kind of implies that titans are stronger in the PJO books but I'm not sure, (the gods are more powerful in Greek myths) BUT it's your story so this kind of thing really doesn't matter as it helps develop YOUR story (which is amazing).
(I felt Tartarus dying IN Tartarus -literally where all his power is, Ouranos had to be taken away from the sky to the earth to be beaten-but again it's your story so it doesn't really matter, especially as you said it was vital to the story)
BTW very good story (need to say again)! / Thanks :). There are 24 Titans and hundreds of gods, so I figure the Titans have generally more power each when compared to one god. One god versus one Titan will have the Titan winning, unless it is an Olympian, then it depends on which Titan it is. In Greek myths (like the Titanomachy) the majority of the Titans helped the gods. In the end, it was only Hyperion, Krios, Koios, Iapetus and some of the second generation Titans who supported Kronos. The others all joined the gods, and yet the war still lasted 10 years. Who says Tartarus is gone forever? Primordials can't be killed in their domain, you're right.

Guest: That really was awesome!
So Leander can sense Gaea? And she's still kinda a cliffhanger / Yup, and yup :)

Jaylene Olebar: lol that was cute! keep it up and thanks for the update / Thanks

Persian Warrior Queen 29: I laughed soooooo hard at the awkward family exchange! I actually dropped the shortcake I was holding on my keyboard...
Huh, Kronos just messed up the future? Typical, typical. I hope he wasn't too beaten up!
Does Kronos die in the end? And what is Annabeth's reaction to him and Percy's relationship? Does Percy still like Annabeth? Oh, who am I kidding, you're probably not gonna tell me just to build up the suspense (and kill me in the process)! / Kronos was beaten up magnificently :). Maybe (I've not decided yet) and not gonna say.

Cupcakeheart2005: So cute!I really hope Percy reunites with the demigods...and see what their reaction will be to Percy being please, / He will eventually.

Guest (chapter 17): Crosscurrent / -

Underworld Skylar: Hahahaha, oh my god. "Daddy? What's fuck? Would it be bad if father did it to you?Yes, Percy, would it be bad?" Please send help, because I have died of laughter. Parent!Percy is a flustered Percy and I love it. Also, Elpis has some history with Kronos? It seemed like it, from their conversation. The demigods have learned of the Titans in a two-way war, but will they use it to their advantage? Do they know that Percy has taken Rhea's throne? I honestly can't remember. Anyway, I love this story line. It's fantastic. I know that you would get copyrighted, unfortunately. / I thought I needed to put that scene in just for the levity. Elpis and Kronos have a lot of history, yes. Wait and see. Nope, they don't know.

Misty Azalea Fairy: I love the Leander fluff at the end, a good distraction from the doom and gloom of Kronos's capture. Please update soon so I vacant be distracted from the sun cooking my brains. / Yup, that was the point.

pjoandhoo: Yesssss! Another update. I glad we got to see Leander again. That was funny ;) So I know that the other demigods are immortal but is Darren?
P.S. Glad you don't have to worry about American politics. I live in America. (hoping Trum
Stupid phone! I meant to say I hope Trump doesn't win. But then again none of the candidates are very good so we're doomed anyways :(
But enough of that I can't wait to see what happened to Kronos (wait that came out wrong, whatever). Still waiting for that Zeus reaction. (I know the longer you build it up the better it will be but I still can't wait) :):):):):) :D / Darren, Abiron and Zoe are not immortal. Please, I think England now has a bigger problem than that. The Zeus reaction will be awesome.

Rukario77: Thank you for including Leander calling Percy mama, I think it's super cute XD / Yup, that was the point.

The Open Minded: Really enjoyed reading this can't wait for Kronos and percy to be together again xx / They will be eventually.

Awsome12123: Nice! I want someone to die though...
UPDATE PLEASE / Shut up. The more people ask for updates the less they're gonna get.

Guest (chapter 1):This is a masterpiece! / Thanks

Luminous Crystal:Nice chapter! The minute I saw the new chapter was up, I dropped whatever I was doing and rushed to read it. It was amazing, as always! I'm worried for Kronos, though... :-) / Thanks. I'm worried for him too :)


Chapter 53 - Sky and Shadow

The absence of the physical form of Hope was stifling, the coldness encroaching on all sides as all the lights in the van switched off. The coldness reminded Kronos briefly of his childhood, whenever he was in Ouranos' presence – cowering before his father in fear and the deadening iciness which spread through his veins in his father's presence – before he ground his teeth and banished the thought from his mind.

Kronos sensed it as the shadows writhed around him, mockingly caressing the back of his neck and circling around him, tugging at his hair and arms. He held in the anger rising up in him as he tried to jerk away from the shadows.

"Well," a silky voice murmured, "isn't this nice?"

Erebus.

Kronos stilled, tilting his head out to the side slightly as he strained his hearing for any noises the Primordial made. Out of all the Primordials, the Lord of Shadows was the quietest.

"Unfortunately," Erebus continued, "I cannot kill you yet… but Ananke said nothing about harming you. You've upset a great many important beings recently, Kronos, and you know it."

The Primordial's voice was coming from all around Kronos, from all the shadows in the van, and Kronos had no clue about where the Primordial actually was. Until he felt an ice-cold blade settle on his shoulder next to his neck. The Titan swallowed, relaxing his entire body and the ropes keeping him suspended.

"Clever," Erebus remarked, the blade's edge scrapping along the top of Kronos' shoulder. "Very clever. But foolish."

The blade dug down, easily piercing Kronos' flesh before being jerked out, ichor staining the Stygian Iron. "Shall we remove your blindfold? I'd love to see the pain in your eyes as I mutilate you."

With a flick of the Primordial's wrist, his sword slashed through the blindfold, dragging across Kronos' face, and causing the piece of fabric to flutter to the ground. The Titan blinked, tilting his head towards the ground only for Erebus to chuckle and shake his head, the point of his sword suddenly beneath Kronos' chin and forcing his head up.

"No, no. That won't do. I want you to look at me, Titan," the Primordial sneered.

If the gag was off, Kronos would have spat in Erebus' face. As it was, he could only glare and hope he looked terrifying enough while being helplessly tied up and on his knees before the Primordial.

Erebus snorted. "Oh, don't be like that, Kronos. This is my vengeance for you being a complete and utter bastard while you were younger."

Right, Kronos thought. He remembered his brothers and him resorting to stealing from the Primordial when they were younger. And Kronos personally created the scar that ran from Erebus' temple to his chin, crossing over his eye and nose.

"You escaped me then," Erebus chuckled, "but look at you now!" His blade slashed across Kronos' chest. "On. Your. Knees!" Each word brought a new swipe of the sword, the Primordial's face etched with fury, the last word bringing a slash across Kronos' cheek. "The great Lord Kronos."

Kronos clenched his hands into a fist, fervently wishing he could kill the Tartarus-damned Primordial, but he couldn't even speak.

Erebus smirked, crouching down in front of Kronos and grasping his chin, forcing him to look into the Primordial's eyes. "It's a shame, nephew," he mused. "Really. You could join me," he breathed, brushing some black hair away from Kronos' eyes with a finger, "and this could all end. I'll shadow travel you away from here," the Primordial offered. "Elpis doesn't need to know. It would be so simple, Kronos. I'll even ensure Perseus survives, if you wish. You may keep him as your pet."

Kronos jerked his head out of the Primordial's grip, glaring at him. "Or not," Erebus continued, a shadow making a shallow cut along the front of Kronos' neck. "Elpis didn't say I couldn't harm you, as you're likely aware." He paused and flicked a finger, the gag pulled out of Kronos' mouth in response.

"I will never help you," Kronos snarled.

"Never," Erebus echoed, raising an eyebrow. "Tell me, Kronos. What would you do to save Perseus Jackson's pitiful life?"

Kronos froze for a split second before he tried to lunge at the Primordial, only for the ropes to keep him still. "You dare to touch him and I'll kill you as I did to Ouranos," he snarled, struggling with his bound hands.

Erebus smiled widely, his eyes glinting in satisfaction. "If you succeed in escaping the gods, you will join me in Canada for a re-match. Perhaps I may kill you this time. If you do not arrive, then Perseus will die. I believe you're aware I am perfectly capable of murdering him whilst he sleeps."

Kronos gritted his teeth. "You will not touch Percy Jackson," he hissed, his golden eyes flaring up like wildfire.

Erebus shook his head slightly, his sword reappearing in his hand. "In case you're not quite aware, nephew, you're not exactly in the position to be making demands." The stygian iron sword bit into Kronos' thigh and tore through muscle, making him lock his jaw.

The Primordial hummed as he sharply pulled the blade back before slamming the butt of the hilt into the side of Kronos' jaw. The Titan's head snapped to the side as he felt bone crunch under the force which made stars briefly flicker across his eyes.

Kronos winced slightly as he carefully opened his mouth. "You won't touch him," he repeated, locking Erebus' eyes with his own.

The sword bit into his side, lodging between two ribs. "The more you decide to order me around, the more you're going to get hurt," Erebus hissed, the hilt of the sword starting to get slippery from the ichor running down the blade. The Primordial dragged the blade down, forcing it through one of Kronos' ribs and burying it in the side of his abdomen.

Kronos groaned faintly, trying desperately to twist his body away from the searching blade. Erebus just chuckled and harshly tugged the sword out, causing ichor to run down Kronos' side and thigh until it pooled on the ground.

"Perhaps you'll think next time you plan to disobey Ananke's plan. Or," he added, "perhaps not, and I'll have another opportunity to come and… visit you." Erebus smirked wildly, raising the blade again. "Sweet dreams, Kronos," he breathed, and the pommel of his sword slammed into the side of Kronos' temple.

The Titan's eyes rolled back into his head as Erebus straightened up, giving one last look at Kronos before the shadows flocked to him and he disappeared.


Really, Percy thought, it was a miracle the gods hadn't decided to investigate Chicago themselves. Though they probably just thought it was normal for the windy city to have winds so strong that the skyscrapers were creaking and groaning and all the mortals were hiding inside.

The winds were so strong that Percy was almost swept off his feet by a sudden gust that whistled down the street, slamming into him and making him stumble. At his side, Iapetus reached out to steady him, the Titan annoyingly balanced. Percy noted that all of the children of Gaea were perfectly still in the hurricane-force winds.

Percy shut his eyes and concentrated, remembering Kronos' teachings as he located the main source of the Primordial's power. "He's not completely formed yet," he called, having to shout to be heard over the wind.

Iapetus nodded in agreement. "Yes. Otherwise we'd be slammed onto these buildings by now and have already had dozens of lightning strikes focused onto us."

Oceanus trudged off into the wind, forcing his way down the street like a rock rooted to a riverbed. Several of the Titans had decided to stay at Othrys, all claiming they had something vitally important to attend to, while Percy knew they just didn't want to have to face Ouranos in battle.

Krios, Iapetus and Lelantos had attached themselves to Percy's side, and Koios was staying with Oceanus and Tethys. Atlas was gleefully gripping his javelin, looking incredibly eager to have a fight – Percy made a mental note that Atlas would have to fight someone when they got back to Othrys – as he strode along beside Perses, the Titan of Destruction, and Perses' consort, Asteria.

The further they advanced down the street the harder the winds slammed into them, nearly managed to send several Titans toppling over. Lightning started flickering above them in the sky, painting the dark grey clouds with splashes of light every strike.

"He's not able to focus enough to hit us," Koios called back as a bolt slammed into the street several feet from him, melting the concrete and causing his armor to steam slightly.

"Now, yes," Iapetus nodded. "But not for much longer," he added, a bolt smashing through a window mere inches from him. His armor bubbled slightly from the heat, molten metal causing streaks though the silver. "Ouch," he murmured. Percy wordlessly passed his hand over the burn, causing it to seal up without a scar. "Thank you."

Percy just shrugged, Tsunami belted to one side of his waist and Backbiter on the other. "What good am I if I can't heal others, which is my domain? Since I'm useless at most other things." He sped up before Iapetus could answer, moving forward to join Oceanus, Tethys and Koios.

"I thought you talked to him about Kronos?" Krios demanded.

Iapetus nodded. "I did."

"Apparently not enough," Lelantos said helpfully.

"Yes, thank you for that, nephew," Iapetus grumbled, shooting a light glare at the younger Titan.

Lelantos shrugged, his bow held loosely in his hand and his daggers at his waist. "I'm merely trying to be helpful," he said coolly. "Besides, grandfather isn't that far ahead now," he added as a stronger gust of wind picked him off the ground, his golden wings flaring out as the wind caught them. The manipulated the wind to curve down, knowing he couldn't stop it entirely and landed nimbly back on his feet.

"If you're that eager to meet him then go on ahead," Krios grumbled. "We'll wait for your wings to return to us on the wind, minus your head."

Lelantos grinned widely. "Come on, uncle, surely you're not that upset! Perseus is a good King."

"Queen," Iapetus corrected.

"King," Lelantos repeated. "He's got a dick and no boobs. Hence a male body, and so he is a King."

"Well, he seems rather taken with Rhea's throne for a King," Krios muttered.

Iapetus frowned lightly at the mention of Rhea. He was sure that he was the only one, other than Perseus, to sense her presence the day when they had named Perseus King of Othrys. "He speaks the truth," he chuckled. "And Leander had taken to calling him mother. Surely there must be a reason for that."

Krios laughed, the sound bouncing off the skyscrapers around them. "That was Kronos' influence on the child, brother."

Iapetus nodded. "Ah, yes. It was, wasn't it?"

The whistling of the wind turned into a loud groan and the wind abruptly rushed the other direction, making several of the Titans stumble and Lelantos to yelp as his wings caused him to be flung into the air. In front of the Titans the air bunched together, forming a solid form of shimmering winds which howled, momentarily lashing out at a skyscraper and sending rubble crashing to the street below.

"Titans! Disgraces of my blood!" a voice bellowed, the wind figure becoming more tangible as skin formed out of the wind and muscle rippled. "You dare to intend to challenge me again?"

"Father," Oceanus greeted coolly.

Percy stepped forward. "Lord Ouranos," he greeted.

Ouranos' giant face formed a dark scowl. "You," he hissed at Percy, lightning flickering overhead and several bolts colliding with skyscrapers, "the one my traitorous son has chosen to call his own, dare to enter my city! My traitorous children!" he howled. "It will give me great pleasure to tear you apart!"


So I will answer to the reviews in a couple of days and I'll update the chapter then.

As it is though I don't have time to do it at the moment.

EDIT: I added the responses to reviews above, but I'm sorry if they're short. I've just come back from Greece - which is why I had a really short chapter, so I don't want another person commenting about the length - and I've really just realised how fucked up everything is over here. Brexit's result has split my family apart and I can't even hold a conversation with my grandparents for their vote to Leave and fuck up my future. So I'm not in a very good mood right now.