Updated: 28/8/2021
Happy 29th Birthday to Me and Happy 55th Birthday to my Dad!
This is the biggest mass update I have done
Chapter .2.
Percy hoped things would be different this time but they needed to plan this carefully.
"Arts I need your tent to summon them", Percy tells his wife.
"Very well. You can't exactly do it out there", Artemis replies.
"You staying?" Percy asks her.
"I will. It will look suspicious if I come out without you", Artemis replies.
"I'll freeze time around us. We can spend hours talking in here and only a few minutes outside", Percy offers.
"Good idea. We should have done that at the start", Artemis admits.
"Well we weren't sure I still had my powers. Now I believe I still have every one of my powers lets put them to good use", Percy tells her.
"Then do it", Artemis replies.
Percy concentrates and snaps his fingers a wave of power goes around the tent.
"There we can talk for hours and it will be only a few minutes outside", Percy replies.
"Are you calling the Fates now?" Artemis asks him.
"Yep. Brace yourself", Percy warns her.
Artemis nods and steps back to allow Percy to handle this.
"CLOTHOS! LACHESIS! ATROPOS! COME HERE NOW TO YOUR MASTER!", Percy yells in his Godly voice.
There was silence.
"GET HERE NOW", Percy booms with more power in his voice.
Making Artemis shiver in pleasure as she knew he would never hurt her or his other wives. It kind of gave many of them a thrill when he used to Godly Authority Voice.
The Three Fates flash in not looking happy.
"How is this possible?" Clothos asks.
"I didn't see this", Lachesis states.
"How are you a God?" Atropos asks.
"More importantly who are you to dare to order us around?" they ask together.
Percy glares at them, "Artemis, Myself and a few others come from the VERY, VERY distance future. In a world where YOU fucked up! I will take some of the responsibility in not taking my domain of Fate serious. But that won't be an issue anymore as I am making sure I do everything in my power to prevent the future my wives and I come from ever happening"
"We have done nothing"
"Yes you will. You will cause the earth to cease to exist. From now on you are forbidden from making major decisions without going through me. That includes cutting demigods or the Hunters life strings! And giving those who don't deserve power, power!"
"How dare you think to order us around…"
"I AM PERSEUS, SON OF POSEIDON AND SALLY JACKSON; ADOPTED SON OF AMPHITRITE; OLYMPIAN GOD OF FATE, TIME, LOYALTY, LEADERSHIP, ARMIES, OCEANS, FLAMES, SEA STORMS, COMBAT, BATTLES, POWER, JUSTICE, FAIRNESS, AUTHORITY, JUDGEMENT, PUNISHMENT, BONDS, COUNCIL, DOMINANCE, LIGHT, WEAPONRY, BALANCE, LOVE, HAREMS, DEVOTION, HUNTING, OATHS, CAMPS, DEMIGODS, HEROS, QUESTS, SWORDSMANSHIP, INTEGRITY, PROTECTION, REDEMPTION AND UNPREDICTABLTY ETC, ETC; KING OF DEMIGODS, PRINCE OF THE SEAS AND ATLANTIS, SECOND-IN-LINE TO THE THRONE OF ATLANTIS; DIRECTOR AND PROTECTOR OF CAMPS; FATHER OF THE HUNT, BLESSED BY THE FADED; TIME CONTROLLER; MASTER OF FATE AND YOU WILL OBEY ME!" Percy says with his domain of dominance radiating through his voice.
To Artemis's surprise that Fates were slightly trembling. But you could see the realization on their faces. They knew what Percy told them was the whole truth.
"What can we do for you my Lord?" Clothos asks looking resigned.
"Clothos, Lachesis, Atropos in the last timeline in a few days would have been a prophecy to do with Artemis being kidnapped by Atlas, and that predicts the death of Bianca di Angelo and Zoe Nightshade. This must NOT take place. Bianca and Zoe MUST live as they are two of my loves to join my Harem. We don't know how our actions will change the future. But it WILL make the earth survive. Artemis will be captured but you MUST alter the prophecy to fit this situation which NONE die", Percy orders them.
"What was the full prophecy my Lord?" Lachesis asks.
Percy and Artemis recite the prophecy that they remember from long ago. How could they forget it? When people they cared about died or were damaged by it.
"Your willing to allow your wife to be kidnapped again and put through it all again?" Atropos asks.
"As long as nobody dies I am willing to do this. We can't change certain events too much", Artemis replies.
"And ALL my harem remembering their past/future is altering things", Percy adds.
"Very well we will obey you", they say.
"Good but if you go behind my back or tell anyone Artemis, I or my wives are from the future before it is time. You will know why I am the God of Dominance, Judgement and Punishment", Percy threatens.
The Three Fates look sour but nod.
"Good now lets go over the plan", Percy says.
For the next two hours they go over the plan and then after dismissing the Fates. They go over their personal plan.
This would be difficult. But they were up for it. Especially if their other Harem members will help and the world could be saved.
"Arts I believe we are as prepared as we can be. We can start with my other girls after Atlas is back under the sky", Percy tells her as they snuggle together.
"Very well. But you will have to deal with Clarisse, Ellis, Valentina, Lacy, Katie, Miranda, Billie, Kayla, Lou, Julia, Alice, Nyssa and Bea when you get back tomorrow. And that is not including your other Goddesses in your Harem. Athena surely will pick a time when they won't get caught", Artemis replies.
"I know. I can handle it. Just concentrate on being strong with Atlas. I will handle our girls and keep Zoe and Bianca safe", Percy says, "I promise", he says lifting her chin so their eyes met.
"I trust you. Just make sure Zoe and Bianca live", Artemis whispers, "And it all will be worth it"
"I don't agree. As this is going to cause you emotional trauma one way or another. But I PROMISE to free you as quickly as I can without raising suspicion", Percy vows.
"I know you will. I love you Perc", Artemis tells him kissing him passionately.
"I love you too Arts. More then anything in the world", Percy replies kissing her back passionately.
They wouldn't take each other tonight. It wasn't the right time. But Percy would take his first wives' virginity again first. And soon…
The Next Day…
They had the same argument as last time. The Hunters not wanting to go to Camp Half-Blood and to let Artemis go on a solo hunt. At least this time the Hunt was so distracted by what happened between Percy and Artemis that Zoe didn't have time or forgot to talk Bianca into joining the Hunt.
Which went in well for Percy.
Everyone had packed up early. Thalia and Grover had tried talking to Percy about what happened yesterday but he denied he remembered anything that happened. And that his conversation with the Goddess Artemis was between them.
Well it couldn't have changed much because Artemis was acting like herself. Except from deflecting all of Zoe's questions and concerns.
"Zoe I am fine and I must hunt this beast alone. You need to lead the girls at Camp Half-Blood to I return", Artemis replies.
"Yes Milady. But what happened with that Boy and You?" Zoe asks suspiciously.
"Nothing happened. He needed to be talked into not going after the daughter of Athena. Now finish packing the Camp", Artemis orders.
They had finished by first light.
"About time. He is still lazy in the winter", Artemis mutters.
Percy could hear the undertone of love and affection in her voice. Percy was the only one that knew Artemis was anxious to see her Brother after watching him fade. He knew how deeply the siblings loved each other even if they rare show it and how strong their bond was. After all two of Percy's domains were Love and Bonds. And their bonds and love was truly a sight to see. Even if the pair of them would never admit it.
Well they admitted it when Apollo faded. But this was now a different Apollo.
Percy had to use a bit of his powers to stop Apollo seeing some of the truth. Because Apollo's powers were more then anyone in this time knew about.
"You're waiting for sunrise?" Nico asks curiously.
"For my brother yes young one", Artemis replies.
"But isn't the sun a big star a zillion light years away. A big ball of gas?" Bianca asks.
"It's not exactly as you think", Artemis replies.
She gave Percy a look remembering him asking this the first time around.
Then a sudden burst of light on the horizon blasts towards us.
"Don't look!" Artemis shouts in warning, "Not until he parks!"
Percy instead looks at the Sun Chariot. He had missed it. Boy did it bring back great memories. Of the two of them hanging out. Apollo was not as much as a man-child as he pretended to be. He was just protective of his Sister. Saying that Percy had to make sure he never found out about the fact HE was letting Artemis get kidnapped again. At least until he was a safe distance away from the Sun God. Preferably on the other side of the Universe.
Percy rolls his eyes as the Sun Chariot was in Apollo's favourite form of a red convertible Maserati Spyder. Percy knew that form was Apollo's favourite.
Apollo got out and both Artemis's and Percy's breath caught at seeing the Sun God alive and happy again after such a long time.
'Easy my love. He can't know about us yet or how you are more open to show more affection with him', Percy thinks to Artemis sending her strength to get through this reunion without blowing their cover.
'It is so hard my Heart. I still see him fading', Artemis replies.
'Just remember he won't fade this time', Percy replies.
'I still have nightmares through. I had one last night', Artemis informs him.
'I know. But hopefully now they will fade as you realise he is alive and breathing and ready to annoy you again', Percy replies.
Artemis knew he was right. She takes a deep breath. The conversation with Percy only took a second with Percy's powers so nobody noticed anything.
"Wow", Thalia mutters, "Apollos is hot"
"He is technically your brother", Percy says trying to disguise his humour at the situation as Thalia turns green, "But he IS the Sun God so he supposed to be hot"
"Little Sister!" Apollo calls with a blinding smile, "What's up? You never call. You never write. I was getting worried!"
'You can do this love', Percy thinks to her.
"I'm fine, Apollo. And I am not your Little Sister", Artemis sighs falling back into the familiar argument easier with Percy's silent support.
"Hey, I was born first", Apollo starts.
"We're twins! How many millennia do we have to argue this point?" Artemis asks him.
"So what's up?" he interrupts, "Got the girls with you, I see. You all need some tips on archery?"
Artemis doesn't grit her teeth this time just happy to hear his annoying comments again.
"I need a favour. I have some hunting to do, alone. I need you to take my companions to Camp Half-Blood", Artemis tells him.
"Sure, Sis!" then he raises his hands in a stop everything gesture, "I feel a haiku coming on"
All the Hunters groan. But Artemis fakes her groan she actually missed Apollo's bad poetry and had wished for so long to hear it again. Even if it was something she had heard before.
Apollo cleared his throat and held up one hand dramatically.
'Green grass breaks through snow.
Artemis pleads for my help.
I am so cool.'
Artemis and Percy have to hold in their emotions when they hear the bad poetry. Sure Apollo had gotten better over the centuries but he still did bad poetry. Right into the darkest days.
Apollo grins at them.
"That last line was only four syllables", Artemis says managing to hide the emotion in her words.
"Was it?" Apollo frowns.
"Yes. What about. I am so big-headed?"
"No, no, that's six syllables. Hmmm", Apollo mutters trying to think.
Zoe turns to the new Hunters and grudgingly Bianca, Nico, Grover, Thalia and Percy.
"Lord Apollo has been going through a haiku phase ever since he visited Japan. 'Tis not as bad as the time he visited Limerick. If I'd had to hear one more poem that started with, there once was a Goddess from Sparta –"
"I've got it", Apollo announces, "I am so awesome. That's five syllables!" he bowed looking very pleased with himself, "And now, Sis. Transportation for the Hunters, you say? Good timing. I was just about ready to roll"
"These demigods will also nee a ride", Artemis says pointing at her Husband, Thalia, Bianca, Nico and of course Grover, "Some of Chiron's campers"
"No problem!" Apollo says looking them over, "Let's see . . . Thalia, right? I've heard all about you"
Thalia blushed, "Hi, Lord Apollo"
"Zeus's girl, yes? Makes you my Half-Sister. Used to be a tree, didn't you? Glad you're back. I hate it when pretty girls turn into trees. Man, I remember one time –"
'I forgot how much he used to ramble', Artemis says fondly.
Percy inwardly chuckles, 'Me too. It is your time to interrupt now'
"Brother. You should get going", Artemis states.
"Oh, right", Apollo says then looks at the group before his eyes land on Percy and narrow, "Percy Jackson?"
"Yes Lord Apollo", Percy says trying to sound like a mortal.
Percy hated it when Apollo stared at him the first time and again this time. It was still as weird as it was back then. But Percy knew he was partially blocking some of Apollo's gifts now and of course the Sun God would be suspicious.
"Shouldn't we get going Lord Apollo?" Percy says redirecting Apollo's thoughts.
Apollo shakes his head to clear his thoughts.
"Yes we should. Better load up, huh? Ride only goes one way – west. And if you miss it, you miss it", Apollo says.
"Cool car!" Nico says excitedly.
Percy hides a fond smile he missed the little goth who became a brother to him. Just wait to Nico's confidence came in and found out Percy was destined to be with his sister. There would be another brother firing shots at him.
"Thanks kid". Apollo says.
"But how will we all fit?" Nico asks curiously.
"Oh", Apollo says finally noticing the problem, "Well, yeah. I hate to change out of sports-care mode, but I suppose . . . "
He clicks his car keys and the sports car changes into another familiar car to Percy and Artemis a small bus.
"Right. Everybody in", Apollo says.
Before everyone could get in Percy freezes time for a minute and kissing Artemis passionately.
"Are you absolutely sure about this? There is still time to change the plan", Percy tells her.
"I am sure", Artemis replies giving him a kiss of reassurance.
"Be strong", Percy tells her.
"For you always. And this is not even the worst thing we have faced", Artemis reminds him.
"You got me there", Percy admits his wife wins that round.
Percy unfreezes time and Zoe orders the Hunters to start loading.
Percy watched in amusement and a flash of annoyance as Apollo hit on Zoe. He knew Apollo wouldn't try anything to make his sisters Hunters break their oath. But still. This was Percy's future girl.
"Brother", Artemis chided, "You do not help my Hunters. You do not look at, talk to, or flirt with my Hunters. And you do not call them sweetheart"
Apollo raises his hands in surrender, "Sorry. I forgot…"
Yeah right, Percy thinks.
"…Hey, Sis where are you off to, anyway?"
"Hunting", Artemis half-lies, "It's none of your business"
"I'll find out. I see all. Know all", Apollo replies.
'We know now and it is VERY annoying', Percy thinks.
'I wish I knew how true that statement was the first time around', Artemis thinks back.
Artemis forced herself to snort like last time, "Just drop them off, Apollo. And no messing around!"
"No, no! I never mess around"
Artemis AND Percy roll their eyes, then Artemis looked at Percy briefly then the rest, "I WILL see you by the Winter Solstice. Zoe, you are in charge of the Hunters, Do well. Do as I would do and be careful. Help comes in all forms"
'Careful Arts you are walking dangerously here', Percy thinks to her.
"Yes, my Lady", Zoe replies but looks confused at what she was concerned for her.
'I love you my heart', Artemis thinks one last time to Percy.
'And I love you my soul', Percy replies, 'And I am so, so very, very sorry'
'This is what needs to be done'
Artemis knelt and touched the ground looking for tracks. She rose and gave them one last look.
"So much danger. And this MUST be done"
She then sprinted into the woods before she gave in to stay by Percy's side.
Apollo turned to the group and dangled his keys, "So who wants to drive?"
Everyone gets in and Percy takes a seat next to Bianca and Nico.
"This is so cool!" Nico says jumping up and down in his seat, "Is this really the sun? I thought Helios and Selene were the sun and moon Gods. How come sometimes it's them and sometimes it's you and Artemis?"
"Downsizing", Apollo states.
Percy snorts quietly that was an understatement. Currently Helios was a very pissed off half-faded Titan currently in Tartarus who would kind of return in about 3 years. But not if Percy could help it.
"…so they laid off Helios and Selene and folded their duties into our job description. My Sis got the moon. I got the sun. It was pretty annoying at first, but at least I got this cool car"
"But how does it work?", Nico asks, "I thought the sun was a big fiery ball of gas!"
Percy snorts quietly again. He knew who started that rumour.
Apollo chuckles and ruffles Nico's hair, "That rumour probably got started because Artemis used to call me a big fiery ball of gas…"
There is no probably about it. I wonder why she would possibly call you that. Percy thinks sarcastically.
"…Make sense?"
"No", Nico says shaking his head.
"Well then, just think of it as a really powerful, really dangerous solar car"
"Can I drive?"
"No. Too young"
"Oo! Oo!", Grover raised his hand.
"Mm, no", Apollo says, "Too, furry"
"Daughter of Zeus!" Apollo calls, "Lord of the Sky perfect"
"Oh, no", Thalia shook her head, "No thanks"
"That is not a great idea Lord Apollo", Percy tries to change his mind remembering last time.
But then again nobody got hurt it just ruined Apollo and Thalia's pride. Maybe he should let this happen.
"C'mon", Apollo says, "How old are you?"
Thalia looks unsure, "I don't know"
Apollo thinks for a minute, "You're fifteen, almost sixteen"
"How do you know that?"
"Hey, I'm the God of Prophecy. I know stuff. You'll turn sixteen in about a week"
"That's my birthday! December Twenty-Second"
"Which means you're old enough not to drive with a learners' permit!"
"Apollo maybe you should drive?" Percy suggests to at least try to change the Sun Gods mind.
"Uh – "
"I know what you're going to say", Apollo says ignoring Percy, "You don't deserve an honour like driving the Sun Chariot"
Be on your own head be it. Percy thinks. He'll just protect the innocents in this car.
"That's not what I was going to say"
"Don't sweat it! Maine to Long Island is a really shorty trip, and don't worry about what happened to the last kids I trained. You're Zeus's daughter. He's not going to blast you out of the sky"
"Is that meant to make us feel better?" Bianca asks.
Percy had to admit it didn't make them feel better. They had a son and daughter of Hades, a Demi-Titan and a son of Poseidon riding in the Sun Chariot. Zeus could have shot them down last time just for those four reasons!
Apollo laughed good-naturedly. Everyone else didn't join him. Percy just did a resigned sigh and but a invisible protection barrier around everyone.
Thalia tried to protest again but Apollo wasn't taking 'no' for an answer. And put up a sign saying STUDENT DRIVER.
"Take it away!" Apollo told Thalia, "You're gonna be a natural"
"Want to bet on that?" Percy asks mildly wanting to have some fun before his wives killed/or tortured him when he arrived at Camp Half-Blood…
It went exactly how it did the last time. Boy Percy didn't miss this ride from hell. He HAD to get Thalia over her fear of heights this time.
As they slammed into Camp Half-Blood canoe lake with a huge FLOOOOSH! Steam billowed up, sending several frightened naiads scrambling out of the water.
The bug bobbed to the surface along with a couple of capsized, half-melted canoes.
And of course Percy was the only dry looking smug.
"So Apollo what about that 60 drachmas you owe me?"
Percy managed to help fish everyone out of the lake after collecting his beat from Apollo. When he arrived on shore, he was faced with 13 angry/relieved preteens/teens/women…
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