Kynigós's POV
"Um... could you guys not bow? It makes me feel old?" said a nervous Gale. Everyone got to their feet. Chiron stepped up, "Everyone return to the party, I will handle Haneul and Gale", gesturing us to follow him. We followed him, with Dad, as Mom had gone to her Hunters.
We found ourselves a big house. On the porch was a man in a leopard patterned button-up shirt and black pants with purple eyes and black hair. Dionysus. Or Bacchus. He was holding an opened Coke-Cole can.
He was very rude, "Ah a trio of brats. Great, even more trouble to come at Camp". I don't like it when people disrespect me before even meeting me, But Gale retorted before me, "You really are the God of Whine, cause it's all you ever do"
Dad started laughing while I was keeping a straight face, laughing on the inside. Grapevines suddenly grew out of the ground threateningly. Said god of Whine stood up, his eyes glowing a dark purple color, "I'd watch your mouth, boy, when speaking to a god if I were you"
Gale retorted, "Why? You don't even know us and when you first see us, you insult us as if we killed your cat. Why should watch how I talk if your not going to do the same?"
Gale was...sparking?! That's new. They had a 6-second stare-off, Gale with small arcs of sea-blue electricity running throughout his body and Dionysus with grapevines waving threateningly through the air. Dionysus raised his hand to do something, but a female voice, a scary one at that cut him off, "I'd watched your next move very carefully, cousin."
A sea-blue mist gathered, forming the shape of a woman. When details became clear, there stood a woman with completely white skin, onyx-black hair with white flowing tendrils, like a jellyfish, and white eyes that were glowing sea-green out of rage. She was wearing a green dress that covered her lower half completely.
Dionysus hesitated, "K-K-Kymo-mopoleia" He stuttered. She raised her eyebrow and he settled down, "He's right, you just met them, you don't have to respond so rudely! I'd suggest you apologize, or Terrence, Izzy, and Lily along with the rest of your descendants on the ocean will meet some...trouble on their party cruise"
He looked down, "Sorry", The grapevines had disappeared and Gale had stopped sparking, surprised by the appearance of the woman who could only be his mother. "Mo-m-mo-mother?!" He stuttered.
She nodded sadly, "You look so much like Taylor", walking up to him and putting a hand on her face. I took the initiative and walked towards Dad, beckoning him to give them some privacy. Chiron got the message as well and followed to give us the tour.
After showing us around, he tried to take me to the Armory, to which responded, "He already has his weapons." Chiron simply smiled and asked, "Courtesy of his mother, I presume?"
I was confused. Other than Jason, I had no other weapon. He chuckled and said "You earrings, pendant, and bracelets. Pull your earings off"
(the pictures are on WattPad. Search up 'Darkwielder', and you'll find my story with a pic of the weapons that have been mentioned)
I did as he said and they transformed into two daggers with arm-length blades. They were different, as the handle of one on them was curved at the end along with the whole weapon being silver and the other was straight and all onyx black, with a crescent as the crossguard, a purple gem above it. Both were gleaming, the silver dagger a silvery blue and the onyx black blade an ethereal purple, but felt...different. I couldn't explain it but the power of the dark dagger in my left hand was on an entirely different level than all my weapons combined. I said the only thing that comes to mind.
"Oh"
Now to name them, "The onyx black one will be Dark Moon and the Silver one will be Silver Slicer", And as soon as I said this, the said names engraved themselves into the blades.
"Dropped them and they go back to your ear as earrings, then smash the top of your bracelets together," Dad said. I dropped them, and sure enough, they were back on my ears as my moon earrings, disappearing in a flash of light. I did as he said a two 3 foot long sword flashed into my hand. Both were silver-edged. One was blue with gold moon markings and the other was red with gold sun markings. Both of their handles were curved. I said the most reasonable thing that comes to mind.
"Oh"
Chiron chuckled.
"Um...Lunar and Solar" I said, said-names engraving themselves onto the blades. I dropped them and pulled off my pendant, it transforming into a silvery-white bow with thin black tracings. I pulled the bowstring and an arrow appeared, ready to shoot. My mind could only say what comes to mind.
"Oh"
I dropped the bow and it flashed back to my neck as my pendant. Chiron put a hand on my shoulder, "Well, it's time for you to go to your cabin. Please try to refrain from angering your mother's followers. You and your father are a lot to take in for them.", and walked off.
I looked at my Dad and he shrugged, "I don't think he knows pissing people off is our specialty"
We walked to mom's cabin. It was silver with engravings of animals, the forest, and the moon in all its phases. A crescent that also bowed with an arrow knocked was engraved onto the door as well as on the sign on top of the roof. Dad walked up to the door and knocked.
A 15-year old hunter with shoulder-length black with blue streaks, electric blue eyes, and wearing all black with the exception of a silver parka and tiara on her head answered. She let us in, but she was clearly on her guard.
The inside was obviously magically enchanted. There was way more room on the inside, with big bunk beds and a few doors at the end. There were girls from ages 10-18, some sitting on their bed, other standing and talking to each other. They all looked at us when we enter the room, some with disdain, some with curiosity, others just not caring. Everyone was on their guard.
Dad clapped his hands together, "So ladies, to start off this beautiful friendship, I, Ezekial Cameron Blackstone, Hereby swear on the River Styx to not do anything sexual or romantic to the Hunters of Artemis/Diana, aka Moonshine, aka Dagger Diva, aka Auburn Strawberry, as I only have eyes for her."
A big boom of thunder happened, causing me to jump. He nodded to me and I said " Oh, um, I, Kynigós Fengarión Blackstone, swear on the River Styx to not pursue any of my mother's followers sexually or romantically"
Another big boom of thunder sounded, causing me to jump. All the Hunters relax a bit. Suddenly Dad yelped, holding his head, "What was that for, Kniferella?"
"Why did you say all that for!?" Said mom's voice as she flashed in. Dad scratches his hair, "Um...to gain their trust?"
"Not the oath, why did you say the nicknames?!" Hissed my mom with a red face. Dad just smiled and scooped her up bridal style, earning an eep from her and all Hunter's hands on their weapons instinctively.
"Cause you love them," said Dad. He walked down the aisle with mom in his arms to the door that I assume to be her room, opened the door, and closes it behind him. 4 seconds later, he pokes his head out the door, "Ladies, if you would be so kind, please don't disturb us unless necessary for the next...", He looked at his watch,"...2 hours and 47 minutes. Please and thank you" and closed the door, locking it.
I looked at their reaction and smirk. Some knew exactly what he was saying, but most were confused. I cleared that up, yelling "Hey Dad, use protection, I not ready to be a big brother yet and I like being the only child right now!."
"You got it, kiddo!" yelled Dad. I walked out of the cabin, laughing as realization dawned on the faces of all of mom's Hunters. One of them, a Latina with brown hair, caramel-colored skin, and brown eyes, laughed at everyone's faces.
I walked around, til I ended up the dining pavilion. People were still partying, but most turned their heads towards me. Sam walked up to me, "Hello, fellow sexy creature. Tell me, how's Camp so far?"
I smirked, "It's not so bad, I just found out I've been walking around with weapons on me, sexy supreme", showing him my weapons. He looked awestruck, "Not bad"
Tristan rushed to me, "Can I meet my Dad, now?", anxiously. His mom, popped up again, "Tristan!"
"But mo-" He started, but was interrupted, "Nope, patience!"
Jason buzzed, You can summon me now. I chuckled, It's ok Mrs...?"
"Di Angelo" she responded. I pulled Jason off my neck, a flash of light, summoning the talking sword to the world.
"Hey, kiddo. I hear you're my son" Said Jason, his blade humming as he talked. Everything was silent.
"Ok, what's with the weird silence? No 'hello', no 'how are you doing?', or 'how's it been?'. I'll even accept 'Holy shit, you're a sword!' Someone just say something!" said an annoyed Jason.
"Well...it's... just surprising to see a dead person come back to life as a weapon" exclaimed Mrs. Di Angelo. Jason chuckled, "We'll maybe some of Percy rubbed off on me. He's is known for doing the impossible"
Everyone laughed at the joke. Said person, "Thank you, I always try my best. Sometimes it's more of a curse than a gift", earing snickers from a lot of people
He looked 30, with sea-green eyes and jet-black hair.
"Hey, Nico, I heard you with Piper now"
A 30-year-old looking man with onyx-black eyes, black hair, and olive-colored skin, with a skull ring stepped up, "Yes, I am"
Suddenly Jason was at Nico's throat, his blade at Nico's neck "If you hurt her, I will personally turn you into the world's first human puzzle. Are we clear?", Threaten Jason with a dangerous hum to his blade. Nico paled more than he already was, nodding his head furiously. Jason tapped the top of his head with his blade, "Good. I've always wanted to make that threat. Guess I can cross it off my bucket list"
This earned chuckles from everyone, including Nico. Jason flew to Tristan, "You and I have some catching up to do", he and Tristan walking off to talk. Suddenly Gale popped up next to me in a flurry of sea-blue mist, looking ecstatic. Some people jumped, including Sam, "Damn, Copperfield, warn people before you popped in!" he exclaimed. "Sory," Gale said sheepishly.
"I'm Gale Azure Blackstone, The Mysterious Maelstrom of Sexiness And Desire" Said aa smirking Gale. Some were holding their stomach from laughing so hard, others just snickered.
Sam gasped in mock horror, "We should probably step away from each other, our combined sexiness could make to work implode"
I tsk-tsked, "You shouldn't be worrying about the world, when your pockets are at stake" holding up a few nuts and bolts I knocked from him earlier" He raised his eyebrows, "Are you sure your not a descendant of Hermes or Mercury?" as I handle them back to him. I pretended to think, "Hm...Yep"
Gale snickered.
A group of people walked up to us, as everyone else went on with the party. There was a boy that has sea-green eyes that sparkle with intelligence and mischievous intentions, curly jet-black hair, and a natural tan, wearing a Camp Half-Blood shirt, black jeans, and black combat boots. "Hello, My name is Jason Castellan Jackson, but I also go by Jasassy, know for my ability to piss anyone off" He said with a grin.
He has the same name as a cousin of ours, Taylor Castellan
"No way! Me too! My nickname is...hm-hm...KyKasm" I said in a fancy voice. He snickered, "Dude, its good to meet a fellow inciter, welcome to the team"
I stood attention and saluted, "Happy to be here, sir"
Everyone laughed. Everyone else introduced themselves:
Emily Zhang, 14, and Jade Zhang, 13; both brown-skinned, like me, but with slanted eyes. Hazel and Frank Zhang's children.
Emily has curly cinnamon brown hair and golden brown eyes, wearing a purple Camp Jupiter shirt, blue jeans, and red sandals. Jade was just a tall as me, 6 ft, with curly black hair, black eyes with rings of gold, and a shy, but infectiously cheery disposition.
Daniel Underwood, 13; He was green. His skin, eyes, and hair, and clothes, which were camo. All of it is green. "Descended from the Jolly Green Giant, I assume?" I joked. He chuckled, "Nope, but I can turn into him from the picture"
"Sweet," Gale said.
Andrea, 14; Sam's older sister, Hispanic with brown eyes and black hair. Her Camp Half-Blood shirt and jeans were also covered in grease stains, like Sam. She had an intense look in her eye.
Paul Di Angelo, 14, Maria Shel Di Angelo, 12, and Bianca Di Angelo, 13: All Native-American, Greek, and Italian. Nico and Piper Di Angelo's kids
Paul's eyes change color depending on his mood, with black hair covering by a beanie, and ruby skull-shaped earrings on his ears. He was the only one wearing an aviator jacket. Seems quiet, but is really friendly.
Maria is my and Gale's age, with black eyes and brown hair. She seems to be the romantic connoisseur of the group. She's more of a hugger, hugging me and Gale instead of shaking our hands. She has a more cheery disposition.
Bianca is the group's goth. Black hair kaleidoscopic eyes with a dark and broody aura. She has a nose ring and a skull tattoo on her neck. She shook my hand without saying anything, just a small smile. I smirked, "Silent, but deadly, isn't it?"
She shrugged. Gale nodded, mumbling "I respect that"
Zoe Nightshade Jackson, 13: Jason's twin. The overly intellectual one of the group. Gray-eyed straight blonde with eyes that seemed to analyze my very soul. She is very intimidating. Percy and Annabeth Jackson's kid.
Malachai Dare, 14: A Gray-eye redhead that seems to automatically think about EVERYTHING before making a decision, but with eyes that hold a glint of mischievousness. He studied me as he shook my hand, "Your name, Kynigós Fengarión, means 'Moon Hunter' in Greek" he stated.
"Yep, I know," I said. It is my name after all. He nodded his head, "Makes sense. The Moon and Hunting is your Mother's main domains as well as her most powerful"
Megan Solace, 13: The most colorful of the group. Her hair starts off blonde but ends in a rainbow of colors. Her eyes change color depending on her mood. She one of the most cheerful people I have ever met. Her clothes were a mirage of rainbows.
(A/N: Shout out to LinhHaiSongSoAwesome, you overactive ball of light;)
Then there was Kala Thomas, 14-year-old daughter of Spes/Elpis, Goddess of Hope and Courage: Lion-like eyes with golden-brown hair. She was wearing an orange and purple shirt, signally she was Roman and Greek. Is by far the Happiest person I've ever seen so far. Jade and Megan can't even compare. In fact, when me and Gale shook her Hand, I suddenly felt like I could take on 2 gods at once. It's exhilarating.
"Ah, so your a hope steroid," Said a grinning Gale. She smiles, "Kind of"
Jade made a comment, "But she's our hope steroid" Kala blushed at his comment. Everyone snickered at her face. The last two were twins like Jason and Zoe.
Alex and Dylan Kang, 13: Children of Iapetus/Japetus, Titan of Mortality, Pain, Violent Deaths, The Wes, who now goes by Bob. They're Korean, Roman, and Greek, with mysteriously slanted eyes. They're onyx black with rings of silver that change color depending on their mood. Their hair is silver as well. both of them are 6'1 as well, 1 inch taller than me, Jade, and Gale.
"So you father is a Titan who was named Iapetus, nicknamed 'The Piercer', who is now named Bob? Also your eyes...they don't seem to be human" I pointed out.
Alex smiled, "They're mechanical, We were blind from birth due to...certain circumstances. The best part is we can use infrared, mist, and night vision"
Gale spoke up, "Um, theirs a slight trace of the Sea in you guys. Why is that?"
They paled and looked at each other. "Um, w-we d-d-don't wa-want to talk about that," said a distressed Dylan. Gale raised his hands up, "Sorry, just curious. Didn't mean to pry"
They were clearly not comfortable with their parentage being discussed
"Let me guess," I said, putting my arms around their shoulders, causing them to jump a bit, "Most people keep their distance from you guys because you're father is the Titan of Pain and Violent Deaths with the nickname 'The Piercer'?"
They nodded. "We love him, as he's always there for us when we need it since 3 years ago, but all most people see is the destructive things we can do with our powers, not to mention we're abnormally tall for 13-year-olds," Says a sad Dylan.
"I'd cheer up if I were you. You guys are basically walking anesthesia, besides me and Ky are just 1 inch shorter than you and we're twelve" Said Gale. He walked up to Dylan and held up his hand for a high five.
I still had my arm around Alex. I poked my finger into the side of her head, "Don't let anyone bring you down because of their fear of the dark side to your powers. All of our powers have their dark sides, especially Kala's," nodding my head to a nodding Kala, "as hers is the worst of all"
I let go of her and went to Andrew and Melvin.
Of course, I've already met Melvin and Andrew. Me and Gale smirked our stealer's smirk with them. Everyone's hands automatically went to their valuables
"Too late," I said, handing an emerald ring from Emily, A paintbrush ring Megan, a small screwdriver from Andrea, and a watch from Paul, back to their respective owners. Melvin, Gale, and Andrew handed the things they stole back to their respective owners.
Paul glared at me, but started laughing, "Dude, Hermes or Mercury must be one of your godly ancestors. You have one of the quickest pairs of hands I've ever seen, which is ironic considering we never see it coming"
Gale pretended to think, "Um... Nope!", popping the 'p'.
He snapped his fingers, "Our teacher is a 15-year-old with your middle name as his last name" pointing to Jason. Jason raised his left eyebrow "Really? What's his name?"
"Taylor Perseus Jaxon Castellan, Jaxon spelled J-A-X-O-N" We said in unison. All their eyes widened and Jason immediately ran off to his parents and brought them over, who was laughing with Frank Zhang.
"What is it, guys?" Said Mrs. Jackson. I can see where Zoe gets her intimidating appearance from. As soon as they were brought over, Gale inched closer to me, probably out of fear of Mrs. Jackson. Her grays seemed to stare into my very being, mind, and soul all at the same time.
"Probably a reincarnated Luke Castellan" sadi Zoe. Their parent's eyes widened. "W-what d-did you just say?" Stuttered Mrs Jackson.
(A/N: I'm sorry, Ms Jackson,
Oohh,
I am for reeeaal,
Never meant to make your daughter cry,
I apologize a million times
No? Okay I'll stop. I couldn't help it)
He gestures to us and says "Tell them"
Me and Gale looked at each other and shrugged, "Our pickpocket teacher is a 14-year-old blond orphan with gold eyes who wears emerald scythe earrings, named Taylor Perseus Jaxon Castellan, Jaxon spelled J-A-X-O-N" said Gale
Their eyes widened at my description, but no one interrupted.
I continued, "He's always faster than EVERYONE else. We never beat him anything that included speed. As far as we know, his speed was natural. He always smiled a trickster's smile, he knew how to lie like he's been on the run from gangs, was always able to sneak up on people without even trying, and for some weird reason, always mentioned wanting to meet and thank his namesake for letting his father go out a hero and honoring a promise his father...made... " I trailed off, realizing Percy is short for Perseus, and looking at Mr. Jackson, "Did you make some promise with his father? We always thought his father was in the Army. He seems like he really wants to meet you."
Mr. Jackson started pacing, "If what you're saying is true, Then a close-friend-turned-enemy-turned-hero I know 'got busy' before he waged a war because I know for a fact when died, he was sent to Elysium"
He gathered everyone's attention, "Greeks who were in the second titan War, our newcomers have some...interesting news."
Everyone's attention was on me and Gale. We repeating what we have just said, causing numerous gasps from the crowd. A tall black-haired, brown eyed, 30-year old looking Latino rushed up to us and grabbed our shoulders, faster than Taylor, which surprised us.
(A/N: All of the heroes were granted partial immortality that kicks in at age 30. They're all chronologically in their late forties)
"Where is he? Does he wish to go against Olympus Olympus? Has he been hunted by monsters? Can I see h-?" He was interrupted by a whack on the head from a scary female wrestler-looking woman with brown hair and eyes. "Calm down, Just get your father to go get him, and we'll get some answers"
He rubbed his head, grumbling. She turned her head back to him sharply, "What was that?"
He raised his hands in surrender, "Nothing, Honey"
"He scratched his head, "Actually, from what you told us, He already knows everything about the Greek and Roman Pantheons, so its probably best to warn him were coming to get him. Percy, let's just hope he actually trying to thank you with a smile and hand-shake instead of stabbing you." He turned toward Megan, "If you will"
She nodded and close her eyes. A rainbow out of mist pooped up in front of her and she said "Hey mom, Can you show us Taylor Perseus Jaxon Castellan?" The mist magically moved to formed a human-sized apparition of Taylor, who was apparently arguing with someone.
I signaled everyone to be quiet and just watch to see what happens.
"Your father, Kronos h-" Said a scary raspy voice. Taylor cut him off, "My father was Luke Castellan, Hero of the Second Titan War, not that monster Kronos. Kronos wanted to enslave this world and bring everyone to their knees. My father wanted recognition and respect for all the minor gods and their children as well as their parents paying more attention to them. He was just misguided"
"Regardless, your bear the powers a demi-titan child of his would get," Said the mystery voice.
Taylor looked down in disgust, but gained an accepting look on his face, "So? They aren't his, they're my abilities. I'm not going to use them to destroy innocent people"
The voice chuckled darkly, "Those retched camps will never accept you. The gods will kill you the minute they find out about your existence. It would be in-"
Taylor cut him off again, "My. Answer. Is. No! You piece of shit! The gods have their good and bad sides, but at least they do a better job of ruling this world than Kronos, Tartarus, or Gaea. If they had their way, innocent mortals, nature spirits, and satyrs, and demigods would be enslaved, always at the mercy of monsters."
The voice got angry, "You have been and always will be in hiding! No one will ever accept you due to your powers. Even if you could build a life at Camp, they'll throw you out the minute you use your powers! Your mother, that Daughter of Nike, lost her pu-"
"DON'T YOU DARE MENTION MY MOTHER! SHE WAS ONE OF THE KINDEST PEOPLE YOU'LL EVER MEET AND I WILL NOT HAVE YOU INSULTING HER!" Roared Taylor in a powerful voice that seems older than time itself. His gold eyes were glowing with power. He held out his left hand and a 6 1/2 foot long green and red scythe appeared in his fingers.
"See, you just used his voice and summoned your version of his weapon. Just accept my-"
"Shut it! Maybe they will throw me out, but I REFUSE to make the same mistake my REAL father made and become the monster Kronos wants me to be. Now leave before I rewind you out of existence" Taylor said with a dangerous tone to his Time voice.
"Why do you fight Fate? It i-"
"Destiny is a book I write, a canvas I paint, and a song I sing, not some path laid out for from some monster who uses people" declared a raging Taylor. He was really mad.
"Well said, TayTay, now where are you, time to come home. You Grandfather will pick you up" I said with a proud smile. He jumps 3 feet into the air out of shock, turned around, and said "Crescent? Wave?"
Me and Gale grinned, "Yep, now that you've declared your position, you said something about thanking your namesake? You're not going to break that oath, are you?"
His eyes widened, "You me-?"
"Yes, I'm right here" Said a shocked Percy. He smiled in pride, "I'm glad to know someone who bears my name has such beliefs, now come on, come to Camp. You got some people who want to meet you"
Taylor was speechless before perking up, turned around, and said in his Time voice "If you ever try to mess with me again, I will tear you limb from limb and rewind you 100 times over!"
"You wretched boy! You are making the biggest mist-" attempted the voice before Taylor interrupt once again to give directions, "I'm behind someplace call Yancy Academy" and cut the message off.
We turned to everyone's shocked, amazed, confused, and even some fearful faces. Gale clapped his hands together, "Well, now that that's been taken care of can some summon He-"
"No need, ALL the gods saw everything, so I will get going!" Said a smiling middle-aged-looking jogger with salt and pepper hair and charming green eyes that held a mischievous glint in them, who didn't have the presence of said description, before flashing out.
The rest was pleasant. Taylor was brought to Camp and the first thing he did was squeeze the life out of Mr. Jackson in a hug, saying 'thank you' a hundred times.
Hermes said the Gods approved of what Taylor said, acknowledging that they aren't perfect and have made a lot of mistakes, claiming they want him to stay and tell us about his upbringing, soon. He met up with me and my new friends. Our new friends introduced us to some more new people; Lucas Castellan Rodriguez, Charlie and Silena Rodriguez, and Ethan Pace. We all had a great time at the Party. Jason soon popped up on my neck, asleep, with a very happy Tristan coming back to mingle with us.
Dad and Mom soon joined in after their...'reunion' along with her Hunters, though they steered clear of and scared off the boys.
When things settle down, me and Gale walked to our respective cabins. When I opened the door to my room, it was an exact replica of my room back home, just more silvery. I smiled, got into my pajamas, and went to sleep
This is going to be a good summer I thought
