Percy sighed for the thousandth time looking around the class who were all trying their best to not sleep. He looked up and was met by the sight of Umbridge looking around the class with a sweet smile on her face causing him to throw a discreet glare at her .
Percy yawned tiredly while his stomach growled in hunger . He looked at his watch and there is still thirty minutes for the class to end . Percy groaned in annoyance and glared at the book sitting at the desk in front of him which is one of the main reason for his annoyance .
He wanted nothing more than to eat and have a good night sleep . The past days were tiresome , with the Quidditch tryouts in which he was fortunately selected as a chaser and having to deal with Harry's anger which according to Dumbledore is a reason of Voldy's connection with him .
As if responding to Percy's thoughts a loud voice which undeniably belonged to Professor Mcgonagall boomed in a worried tone " ALL THE STUDENTS ARE REQUESTED TO GO TO THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMON ROOMS IMMEDIATELY AND ALL THE PROFFESORS ARE REQUESTED TO COME DOWN TO THE ENTRANCE OF THE CASTLE " .
Percy shared a confused glanced with Katie who whispered " What do you think it is ? "
Percy shrugged " Dunno " looking at Umbridge who bit her lips in worry and asked the students not nicely to go to their common rooms before dashing out of the classroom .
Percy followed Katie out of the class and noticed everyone were swarming to their common room like bees , some with worried expression , some with excited expression and others with curious expression wondering what it was about .
On their way to the common room Percy saw a bushy brown hair which he will identify even in amidst a mass crowd like now without a mistake . On the either side of her Harry and Ron were looking around like searching for something , more like someone .
Percy approached the trio whose backs were turned to him . Percy tapped slightly on Ron's shoulder causing him to yelp loudly clutching his heart . The other two whipped around at an amazing speed startling him by pointing their wands at his neck .
Percy immediately raised his hands in universal gesture of peace . Once they both realized he is not a threat , they lowered their wands sighing in relief .
" What a warm welcome ? " Percy said sarcastically clutching his heart pretending to be hurt .
" Man I was nearly scared to death " Ron said at the same time still clutching his heart .
Percy smiled at him innocently like he did nothing .
"Sorry man . Rough day " Harry apologized pocketing his wand .
" So what happened . You all looked like you were all searching for something " Percy asked looking at the trio waving off Harry's apology.
" More like for someone " Harry corrected .
" You " Hermione said simply looking at her boyfriend's sea green eyes with her brown ones .
" Me " Percy asked half surprised and half curious why the three were searching for him , knowing Hermione she would have gone to the common room and started her duties as a prefect by not allowing anyone to leave it and she would have definitely dragged Ron along with her .
" Yes " Hermione confirmed with a nod .
" Why ? " Percy tilted his head narrowing his eyes at the trio who were exchanging worried glances .
Finally Ron whispered " Werewolves " causing Percy to gasp in shock .
" Not here Ron " Hermione hissed punching Ron on his shoulder .
She grabbed Percy's hand whose mind is still running in different directions and dragged him to the common room along with the other two .
Once Percy overcame his shock , he noticed he is in the front of the Fat Lady outside the common room . He is not scared of werewolves , of course not . He had fought gods and titans , werewolves are a bunch of cake especially with his new trident and his invincibility but what made him freeze was their presence in Hogwarts . He had not expected it to happen anytime soon .
Percy entered the common room and found everyone were sitting together in some groups and whispering among themselves , some sixth and seventh years reassuring the younger ones . Once they reached a corner Percy said " Explain " .
Harry explained " We were in Astronomy class when we heard the screaming of second years from the Care of magical creatures . We rushed outside and saw a pack of wolves trying to attack the students " .
Percy looked sick on hearing the werewolves attacking the second years . They are just children who are trying to live a peaceful life and enjoying their life in a magic school . How could the werewolves attack some innocent kids in cold blood . The sick look turned into a determined furious look with his eyes glowing a bright green before turning into a stormy look .
That's when Percy remembered something . " How can the werewolves attack when it is not even a full moon ? And you said they were in wolf forms . As I know they can take their wolf form only during full moon " Percy said looking at the trio suspiciously who were exchanging concerned glances among them .
" Well . What are you hiding ? " Percy said impatiently tapping his feet absentmindedly at the floor his anxiousness increasing every second .
Finally Hermione said hesitantly biting her lips in worry looking at Percy " As you said werewolves can take their wolf form in only full moon . But remember not for all werewolves . So I think they are ..."
" ... Lycaon's pack " Percy finished , his face clearly showing horror . Hermione nodded noticing Percy who had a look of horror in his face . It was the first time Hermione had seen this look in his face , this caused Hermione's worry to increase . Unknown to her , Harry and Ron were also thinking the same .
Percy's gut twisted in a weird way on hearing the presence of Lycaon's pack on Hogwarts. He never in a million years thought a Greek monster would enter Hogwarts . They must have tracked his scent . Apparently not every monster is afraid of him . All the second years were attacked because of him . Because of his presence in the castle . If he was not here , the werewolves would not have attacked the innocent children . He was feeling incredibly guilty .
Percy was shaken out of his thoughts by the feeling of a soft hand on his . He looked into Hermione whose warm brown eyes was filled with worry and concern .
Percy kicked himself mentally for pausing like that . He is a leader , a leader should not like that. Especially not at times like this . He needed to solve the problem which was caused due to his mere presence .
Percy then looked at the trio and asked hesitantly fearing for their answer " Does anyone get hurt ? "
Ron shook his head and said " No man . Luckily a dozen of pegasi arrived and distracted them while the second years rushed back to the castle " .
Percy's shoulder slumped in relief , glad to hear no student was hurt .He had a small smile on his face and mentally noted to thank Blackjack and the others by giving them apples and sugarcubes the next time he meet them . But his relief immediately turned into fear for the pegasi . He knew pegasi can fly fast and can escape from the werewolves but he didn't want to test the luck . He swore to himself if anything happened to Blackjack they will get the first hand experience of why even the Titans and Gods were wary of him .
" I am gonna help " Percy said tracing the ring .
Hermione sighed knowing she could not stop him even if she wanted to and at the same time no one except Percy can defeat them now . Not even the combined might of Dumbledore and other Professors could defeat them .
Harry looked at Percy with a confused expression and asked " You have silver right ? Cause I had seen in movies only silver can defeat the werewolves " .
Percy blinked at Harry once , twice and cursed himself , how the hell could he forget about that. Ofcourse not even the celestial bronze can harm them . He certainly didn't have any silver weapons to fight them .
He looked at the ring in his finger and a crazy idea formed in his mind , he don't know whether it will work or not but he has to do something or all the Professors and pegasi will become dinner for Lycaon's pack .
He opened his mouth to say something but was cut-off by a loud howl sending shivers down everyone's spine . Some first years even started to cry in fear . Percy couldn't blame them , if he had not faced everything he had for the past years , then he himself would have done it . It is not a normal wolf howl or werewolf howl , it is the howl of the werewolf king himself , the Lycaon .
Ron said with a barely horror concealed voice " That is ..."
"Lycaon , the immortal king of werewolves " Percy finished with a grim tone .
" I have to go " Percy said .
The trio nodded wordlessly knowing it has to be done .
Before he could leave , Hermione grabbed the collar of his shirt and kissed him hard surprising Percy at first but soon he melted into the kiss and reciprocated with same passion .
After pulling back Hermione said with multiple emotions in her voice " Be safe " .
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Mcconagall was never afraid of someone like this , not even Voldemort . Atleast if it was Voldemort , Dumbledore could fight him in a duel and only an idiot will try to duel the blue eyed headmaster . But now the creatures in front of her and her colleagues were not some average magical creature . She was sure of it . Not even a single spell was affecting the creatures which vaguely reminded her of werewolves but these are not the werewolves she had known and seen .
These creatures will even make the werewolves run for their money . She looked around and saw all her colleagues including Dumbledore were dead tired . She could not help but think this is going to be her last day . Atleast she has to thank the pegasi who all helped in saving the students but not even them could fight against the might of these creatures .
Her thoughts were interrupted by a loud howl sending shiver down her spine . The pack of creatures suddenly split into two groups standing with their four legs on either side . In the middle a large black wolf tall as a horse and blood red eyes with its sharpened fangs like teeth calmly walked down like a king walking down a aisle .
Once he reached the end his body began to change and he took the form of a human who literally screamed terror . His hair was greasy and ragged, the color of fireplace soot, topped with a crown of what looked like finger bones. His robes were tattered fur - wolf, rabbit, raccoon, deer, and several others. The furs didn't look cured, and from the smell, they weren't very fresh. His frame was lithe and muscular, like a distance runner's. He had pale skin pulled tight over his skull.
The tall man stood nearly thirty feet in front of them with his arms spreading dramatically " My , my, what do we have here ? " He smiled at them mockingly laughing at their futile attempts " A few old puny mortals trying to defend our feast . You all either run away from here or you will become our appetizer " .
No one moved . Umbridge shrieked in fury " Stupid half breed . You will answer the ministry for this " .
Mcconagall groaned in annoyance , seriously this woman is getting in her nerves . Does she think these creatures can be brought down by the worthless minister and his minions even when Dumbledore couldn't do it . She shook her head at the woman's arrogance .
The leader of the pack raised an eyebrow at Umbridge's arrogance but otherwise ignored her before gazing lazily across them like they were nothing but worthless shits . This attitude infuriated Mcconagall very much but she had to remind herself she couldn't succeed with fury .
He sighed dramatically " It looks like they are ready to become our appetizer . Lets start our feast , shall we ? "
All the wolves howled in chorus which Mcconagall thought was a howl of agreement .
Everyone exchanged concerned glances while Dumbledore stepped forward with a determined but a calm look " I request you all to exit this place " . His voice conveyed pity like he is genuinely afraid of what is going to happen to them , shocking every other Professors . They themselves had seen not even Dumbledore could harm them before but now he is speaking like the creatures are one step before to be destroyed by a massive storm .
The man scoffed " Do you think we will leave a chance to miss a fantastic feast especially with flesh of the younger ones ? " licking his lips making Mcconagall sick .
" I am asking to leave the castle for your safety " Dumbledore said calmly confusing Minerva . She is fairly certain they could not defeat the creatures but seeing the blue eyes of headmaster which twinkled made Minerva think Dumbledore must have some plan .
The man blinked at Dumbledore once , twice and roared in laughter clutching his stomach startling everyone except Dumbledore who looked at the man with pity afraid of his fate .
After regaining his composure the man said " Do you think you can defeat me and my pack ? Do you know who I am ? If you know it , then you will definitely know none of your spells will work against me " .
He smirked triumphantly at Dumbledore in his eyes to sense fear in him but what he saw was pity . This caused the werewolf king to growl loudly . How dare a puny mortal pity for him , the immortal king of werewolves . It was a big blow to his pride . He pointed at the wizard and said with an ugly sneer " You. I will start the feast with your flesh. Attack him my soldiers " .
As soon as he said that two wolves pounced on Dumbledore who did nothing to defend themselves . Mcconagall along with Snape raised their wands to defend the headmaster but before they could do anything two jets of water attacked the wolves making them crash against their pack .
Mcconagall whipped her head towards the source of water but was surprised to see a young man walking towards them with a long golden trident in his hand . She could feel the power of aura but she doesn't know whether it belongs to the person or the trident or the both . She looked a little closer at him trying to identify him but he covered his face with a black ski mask but she could see his eyes which screamed fury and destruction .
Mcconagall don't know who he is but she could say he is someone powerful on seeing the look of horror on the man's face .
He sputtered " You... not... here ... Ancient laws ..."
The young man chuckled at him " Do you think my father will come here to kick your butt when it can be arranged by me " .
The werewolf's face dawned in realization and this time he laughed at him . " You are nothing but an another puny half blood " , he said with a sneer .
The young man scoffed behind his mask " Seriously Lycaon do you underestimate me ? I had destroyed nearly half of the monster army last time . Do you think you and your pathetic pack can defeat me " .
Mcconagall's eyes widened in realization , she is standing in the front of the immortal king of werewolves . She never thought Lycaon existed . There were many rumours about the werewolf king but no one ever confirmed it . She knew he is the most strongest of the werewolf . She had read how the werewolf king had spread terror among the villages of the ancient Greece . But here a young man probably in his teenage is threatening him .
Lycaon grinned at him showing his fangs like teeth " It is hard to kill you but for you now it is impossible to kill me with your celestial bronze " . He threw a smug smile at Percy .
Percy rolled his eyes and smirked at him eventhough Lycaon could not see it " Really . I don't think so " . Percy closed his eyes and concentrated . He could feel the trident is changing into what he wanted . When he opened his eyes he saw a silver three feet sword almost like Riptide in the place of a trident . He spun the sword expertly in his hand to test its balance which was almost as good as Riptide .
He looked at Lycaon in front of him whose eyes were still on the silver sword in his hand . " You were saying " Percy said with a smirk pointing the sword at him .
" It is not possible " Lycaon sputtered taking a few steps back away from the deadly silver sword which is the one of the few methods to kill him and his pack .
" You should have known by now I am famous for making impossible as possible " Percy said cheekily clearly enjoying the fear on Lycaon's face .
" This castle is under my protection Lycaon . You should not have followed me here especially after what I did in the war " Percy said darkly looking at the werewolf king .
Despite the fear Lycaon scoffed indignantly " You thought we came here for a single half bood . You are as arrogant and self centered as your father " .
" You didn't come for me " Percy asked genuinely surprised but more he thought about it more pieces clicked together " You know what , don't answer that . I know now you didn't come for me . If you have , you wouldn't have mistook me for my father " .
" Enough with talking . I will start carnage after killing you first . After all one swipe at your mortal point is enough to kill you " Lycaon growled baring his fangs and raising his claws .
" Well , you know what I am completely invincible " Percy said cheerfully looking at Lycaon whose eyes widened in this new information .
" But ..it .. is ...-" He was cut-off by Percy leaping at him with an incredible speed which will even make an Olympic athlete look like a rookie slashing him across his torso . Lycaon looked at his wound from which golden ichor was pouring uncontrollably " I ...will ...get.." before he could finish Percy stabbed in his chest causing him to burst into golden dust .
He looked at the werewolves lazily who were still staring at the place where their master had been turned into a golden dust before howling angrily at the son of Poseidon who was responsible for this .
Percy sighed thinking about the stupidity of the pack even after knowing he cannot be killed .
" Please attack me quickly . I should have my beauty sleep after sending you to were you belong " Percy said faking a yawn which is not difficult since he is as tired as hell .
He didn't wait for them to attack , he was the first one to strike by leaping at a werewolf allowing his natural instincts to take over like how he did at the second Titan war . He could hear the werewolves whimpering in pain and fear , he could see the horror in their red blood eyes , he could hear the cry of pain when he sliced them , he could sense panic emanating from them . But it didn't stop him . He is not the same young , naive Percy Jackson who showed pity to Polyphemus , he is not the same 15 year old who gave second chance to his enemies which resulted in nothing but merciless slaughter of his friends and family . He now know better than before to not show pity to his enemies . He had a mad and crazed look in his eyes and if he laughed a maniacal laugh he will be mistaken for a crazed villain in a superhero movie .
His merciless slaughter was brought to an end when he noticed his surroundings were surrounded by golden dust and a painful moan from the lone werewolf in the front of him who was backing away from the legendary son of Poseidon after witnessing the first hand destruction he could create .
The werewolf stopped once his back hit the bark of a tree . He tried to run away from the destroyer but before he could a rib shattering blow was given to his side by the hilt of the silver sword which was responsible for the destruction of his brothers and his master .
Percy looked at the red eyes and said coldly without any emotions " I am sparing your life , so you could warn any other monsters who dared to cross my path , especially to attack Hogwarts. Do you understand ? "
The werewolf nodded quickly fearing for its life . Percy gave him a last cold smirk before throwing him across the clearing into the entrance of the forbidden forest . The werewolf managed to land on its paws before quickly dashing deep into the forest at an incredible speed fearing the son of Poseidon may change his decision about sparing him alive .
Percy not even bothering to spare his Professors and Dumbledore a glance disappeared in a mist with a weird feeling in his gut about what happened that day .
All the professors except Dumbledore who looked worried about the attack stared at the spot with stunned silence where the young man who saved the Hogwarts disappeared .
The stunned silence was broken by Professor Flitwick who said with barely concealed amazement " What in the name of Merlin Beard happened ? "
While everyone was thinking about what happened Mcconagall thought about the sea green bracelet she saw in the young man's hand . She was sure she had seen it before but she couldn't remember where . She recalled what happened before the young man's arrival . She looked at Dumbledore and confirmed he must know about the young man , that's why he warned the werewolves to leave the Hogwarts knowing how ruthless he will be .
She is not going to ask Dumbledore about the young man . She was sure he will just give a vague answer like most of the time . She will try to uncover the mystery herself .
At a distance very far from Hogwarts a person in a dark hood covering the face yelled in anger and frustration on the failed plan thanks to the incompetent werewolf king and new weapon of the bastard son of Poseidon . But the person is not going to give up until the fall of the wizarding world . The person wanted nothing more than to watch the wizarding world crumble and to relish the torturous and sorrowful screams of the wizards and witch . And the best way to make that happen is to provide an indirect support to the self proclaimed Dark Lord who without knowing himself is a pawn in a game without knowing himself to bring down the wizarding world .
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