Hey Awesome People! Hope y'all having a good day!
Sorry, I said this was gonna come out on the weekend. But TECHNICALLY since monday is Labor day its still the week end. So cut me some slack
There are a few questions that were in the comments that I will answer now, then reply as well after with the rest of the comments.
1) Percy's only 'Powers' from becoming Apollo's champion are improved archery skills, even better healing abilities, and music ability (this will play in later)
2) As someone so kindly did the math for me that the Flash can run like Mach 13. Yes Percy will eventually run faster than this. Zoran can run much faster than 500 mph, but that's how fast Percy could run at the end of the chapter(I think that's a pretty good speed for a 14 year old speedster to run). So to make their spar an even fight, he slowed down to 500 mph.
3)Percy will be very good at multiple weapons, yes. That's gonna happen when you live like 3000 years. He will only regularly carry a sword, Dual hunting knives, and a bow. So he might be good with a spear, but that doesn't mean he's gonna carry one.
4) Yes the reference in the previous chapter was the Ranger's Apprentice! Congrats to everyone who got it. That's one of my favorite book series.
And finally the Poll right now its at
Artemis-14
Zoe-2
Bianca-4
Renya-1
Piper-4
OC-2
Hazel-1
Thalia-1
Annabeth-0
And I have also added Katie. Sorry about that, I forgot to add her originally
Katie-0That isn't including all the votes in the reviews.
Okay so I've read all y'all's reviews. Which most are quite flattering, Thank you! But all you people that are Pertemis shippers would y'all be overly pissed if I did another shipping? Like right now I've been read some PercyxRenya stories and percyxpiper. I don't really care about the shipping because I like most shippings, but something like Pertemis in this story would be rather difficult to write. I mean Percy hates her for taking his sister. It would be possible, but just it would take insanely long to develop.
I could do an OC, but I'm not sure I could make a good, solid OC. This is my second time every writing a story, so I don't think my writing ability would do it justice.
I would love to hear y'all's opinions on this, I really value what you guys have to say. I might write the story, but y'all encourage me to keep writing!
Oh and I'm sorry if any of the Greek myth timeline is messed up. Like Poseidon had a son before Zoe joined the Hunt, kinda thing. Or if I royally screwed up the timeline and sequence of events in this chapter.
Regular talking- "..."
Thoughts and flashbacks- '...'
Disclaimer- I don't own any of the characters... except if I add an OC... Do y'all want an OC? :)
Jason's Golden Fleece Quest at _ year
Percy raced across the water cruising at just under subsonic, he was quite bored. He had made it his job to help any quest that heroes undertook. What else was he supposed to do, being 14 really sucked in the ancient world. Percy thought back to the other people he helped, like Odysseus on his trip back home, and that lead to bad thoughts of the Trojan war. That war seriously sucked, Percy helped in whatever way his mom would actually let him. Which really meant almost nothing, but that didn't stop Percy doing a little recon for a friend that went by the name Achilles. Unfortunately though, Percy and Apollo had their first fight over which side to root for. Percy had tried to help Hercules, but quickly realized that he was a jerk and not worth helping. Even though it forced him to agree with Zoe, that stupid hunter.
Speaking of the Hunt, he hadn't seen them in a while. Which was odd because he would usually see them once or twice as he took his morning jog at just over the speed of sound. He had accompanied Apollo the past few times he visited the Hunt. well at least in the shadows. Percy could see the strained relationship Artemis had forced upon the siblings. With her deep prejudice against males, she pushed her brother away. Apollo was starting to give up on his 'lil sis', the playful smiles never reached his eyes. He didn't play off the insults as much. Percy hated it for his surrogate brother, but he was fighting for a lost cause.
Percy was roused from his musing when he heard loud screaming from the Argo. Seeing tons of birds swarming the boat, Percy cursed 'Just what I needed some stupid Stymphalian Birds to deal with'. Percy thought that the warriors would have figured out how to defeat the birds, it's not they hid their distaste for loud noises.
Racing onto the boat, Percy quickly found a small piece of parchment to write on. Scribbling down a few orders he then stuck it to a shield with a knife, zooming back to the deck he handed to one of the more sensible members and ran off the boat. Looking back he saw Orpheus actually read what he wrote, then he told everyone what to do. By banging their shields against their swords or spears they created enough racket to ward off the deadly birds. Of course afterward Orpheus gave credit to the gods. To which Percy snorted, the gods actually help someone... never, well with the exception of Apollo.
Percy hung around the ship until Apollo was about to end his run with the sun chariot. Peeling off the side Percy began to pour on the speed, quickly breaking the sound barrier and hovering at about Mach 2.5. His mom was fixing dinner and a speedster worked up an appetite while running.
Seeing a familiar set of dense trees come into view, Percy slowed to just under the speed of sound and pulled up to a slow jog at the door. Even from out here he could smell Hestia's heavenly cooking. Walking through the door, Percy see could Hestia finishing up cooking the 2 deer that either Apollo or Zoran had gotten earlier with her back to him."Its not long now, honey", Hestia said. She didn't need to turn around to know it was Percy and that he was drooling at the smell.
Percy groaned, "How did you know?" he asked as he walked next to her.
Hestia stopped slicing the 2nd deer to peck Percy on the cheek, "Mother's intuition", she replied.
Keeping to her word, it wasn't long until the deer was finished and ready to eat. Apollo arrived not to long after the food was ready and Zoran arrived a few minutes later. Both Zoran and Percy were basically inhaling their portion of dinner, the two speedsters needing more food than the other 2 gods.
Hestia smiled at Percy and Zoran eating, although it was kinda horrifying to watch, they were racing to finish their dinner. Apollo tried to join, but he rapidly fell behind. As horrible their food habits, Hestia wouldn't trade her boys for anything. They were her life and joy, even Apollo became sorta like a son. Once they all finished Percy told his tale of what happened today with the Argonauts. And Apollo regaled them with the funny and weird things he saw today from his chariot,
But with full bellies everyone became tired and after helping Hestia clean up, they could barely keep their eyes open. Percy practically sleep walked to his bed, and he was out like a light as soon as his head hit the pillow.
Mesopotamia 317 BC
A silent figure dressed in a dark tunic and cloak raced around a massive camp site moving at impossible speeds, he entered the largest tent in a blur. Standing to his menacing height of 5"9' the figure turn to the only other figure in the room. "Alexander", the figure said with his voice dripping with contempt, "Its your time."
After a moment of pause for dramatic effect, the figure dropped into a seat and flipped his hood back revealing a still 14 year old Percy. "To lose this... Chess game!"
His opponent, clearly amused by his friend's flare for dramatics, chuckled. Alexander the Great, or as he will be known, leaned forward, "Ready to lose again?"
Percy growled, "Hey, that was a fluke!" Alex let out a hearty laugh at that.
"What about the other 13 times?"
Percy grunted in annoyance, then with the air of mock disdain he replied, "You should respect your elders."
"My elder has the body of a 14 year old"
"Yep" was Percy's reply popping the p.
With a raised eyebrow, "And the maturity of one." came Alexander's snarky reply
Percy's face was one of mock hurt, "You won't be saying that when I win!" And they began their game.
The next day was battle day, nervousness could be felt radiating from the troops. Percy was dressed as usual in a tunic, but with celestial bronze armor covering only his chest, forearms, and shins. Percy and Alexander had been planning all night after their game, the intel Percy had gather was invaluable. With exact troop, calvary, and chariot numbers they knew exactly what they were going against.
The opposing army was one of the smaller ones from Persia, only numbering 100,000. Just outnumbering them 2:1, Alexander knew his troops were better trained and he hoped that made up the difference.
The armies stood opposite of each other barely 100 yards apart staring the other one down. Suddenly the horn for the Greeks was blown, and they raced to the right. The opposing commander not expecting to move tried to get his army to rotate with Alexander's, but the message clearly wasn't received because only the right flank moved.
All the while using the dust cloud created by his moving army, Alexander used it as a smoke screen to cover his archers to rain down death and destruction unopposed. Then seeing the gap created by only the right flank moving, Alex nodded to Percy. Percy slapped his bracelet, having his armor surround him, and zoomed off right afterward, while Alexander ordered a full charge into the ever widening gap.
Percy was zipping in and out of the opposing army. It was quite peaceful and tranquil, moving at super speed had that effect. When time slowed and it was just you versus' the world. He pulled out his hunting knives he began to attack. But instead of going for kills, Percy aimed to incapacitate. Most of these men had families and who was he to take their father, brother, or husband from them.
With the dramatically widened gap due to Percy's work, Alexander's army had no problem cutting straight through the rest of the army. Their commander terrified for his life ordered a retreat, the troops immediately responded. Alexander's army gave chase for several miles before stopping, not wanting to spread the army to thin.
And with the fighting for the day done, Percy nudged Alexander and in a teasing manner said, "So is this 14 year old mature or what?!"
Rome 200 BC
Percy was wandering the streets of Rome. He actually like Rome and their building power and influence was easy to see, and it would only grow. He really liked their new form of government, the Republic, that's what they called it. He could already see a few flaws in the system, but all in all it wasn't bad.
Percy had been taking missions from his mom to protect this person or save this or that demigod. But recently it had died down, and with nothing else to do Percy turned to the darker side of things. Especially with the new system people were always looking for ways to get rid of their enemies. And of you had a justified reason and could actually find him, Percy was the guy to get. A top of the line assassin. He didn't do the jobs for the money, although it was nice, he did so he felt like he was making a difference in the world.
Right now he had a mission to complete. There was a less than great senator that needed to be show he wasn't invincible.
Hestia's cabin 300 AD
It had been several years since Hestia had seen Percy. And normally a few years is just a blink of and eye to immortals, but this was different. Percy usually stopped by every couple of months at least to abat his mother's worries. And now she was seriously stressing out.
Percy's attitude changed after Alexander died. He became colder and less genuinely joyful. Of course he was just fine around around family, but he assocated with mortals much less. And anytime he did, he put up an arrogant trickster facade to hide himself behind.
Percy had learned the hard way how immortality was both a blessing and a curse. Now Hestia is worried about her baby boy.
1944 Europe
Bullets wizzed past a boys head, immediately he dropped back down in his trench. Moving to his right he spoke to the guy to his right, "Percy! do you think you can get a good sniper spot?"
Percy looked back at his buddy, even though he was their commanding officer he was quite close to all of them. "Maybe", came his reply looking to his left he saw several broken pieces of metal above the trench line. It was perfect cover for a sniper, it covered him and any glare off the barrel from the sun would be assumed to be the metal. Getting up Percy army crawled his way up the trench and over to the debris.
Pulling his gun from over his shoulder and aligning the scope. Focusing in on the Nazi officer just a 150 yds away.
'breath...inhale...exhale...inhale.. pause' Percy pulled the trigger, the discharge from the gun cracked across the field.
His target immediately dropped, and there was mass confusion among the ranks. Turning to his soldiers Percy ordered, "Sweep around the right side. Stay low and out of sight. Ill join you in a few."
The soliders carried out his orders, they trusted Percy. He didnt order them around needlessly and he didnt place himself above them in battle. He acted like an ordinary solider.
Percy looked back at the enemy side and decided to pick a few more off. He picked a zone to scan and prepared to fire. It wasn't to long until the upper portion of a nazi popped his head up before a loud boom echoed across the field and the man went down.
Lets just say he didn't pop back up... ever again.
After several shots, the enemy finally figured out his sniper spot. Abandoning the position, Percy made his way to the rest of his unit. Coming up beside them, his buddy Jack filled him in, " There appears to be about 100 troops remaining. No patrols, minimal machine guns, and multiple bunkers."
Assessing his options, Percy then ordered, " Okay Jack you are with Joey, Potts, and Ricky and the other dozen stay here wait for my signal, then rush in during the confusion. Shawn, Matt, Nick, Seth your with me. Bring your hunting knives and gernades this is all about stealth." Nodding along with his plan, the mentioned people divided into the two groups.
Moving silently across the field Percy's group used the tall grass as cover. They snuck into the bunkers, slitting the throats of any enemies they met.(Harsh right?) On their 3rd bunker, Nick accidentally kicked one a rock as he went down the stairs.
The guard whipped around, and tried to shout, but Percy pounced on him and put a hand over his mouth. After cutting his throat for a relatively painless death, Percy glared at Nick. Who just hung his head, nobody wanted to disappoint Percy, then he mouthed sorry.
Eventually they reached the main part of the base, mutiple fires were going as it was almost dinner time. Percy's stomache growled at the smell of food, even though rations weren't the greatest. Seeing the commander's tent, Percy signaled to throw any gernades they had. Pulling the pins they threw a good half dozen all around the tent and fires. The explosions sent shrapnel flying everywhere.
The rest of Percy's unit came charging in only a few seconds later. And they rekted face, the element of surprise over ruled the opposing superior numbers leading to a quick victory with no losses, but many injured.
After the battle the men were sitting around the fire, when Percy walked over, "Great job today guys", the men whooped at the praise, But unfortunately we've been ordered to keep advancing. So go get some sleep we are marching at 0800 hours." The men groaned in disappointment, but did as ordered.
(I'm going to be honest I really dont like the way this chapter has gone. Like the feel and tempo of the chapter seems off. Idk, could you guys say if you agree or disagree. and if you agree tell me what feels off because I can't tell.)
Hestia's cabin in a small town in New york state 2007( thats when the first book came out right?)
Hestia was sitting in her cabin reading a magazine, she was trying to catch up on what mortals like now days. When the door swung open and Percy walked in. Hestia jumpes up from her chair and rushed over to her son and gave him a bone crushing hug.
"Percy, my baby boy!" she shouted.
"Mom...Air!" Percy gasped out.
Then the hug suddenly ended and Percy's head snapped to the side.
"Perseus Jackson do you know how much trouble you're in!" Hestia shouted.
Percy rubbed the red hand mark that was on his cheek, "Yep I probably deserve that" he muttered.
Hestia's eyes blazed, "You were supposed to stay in touch! Its been DECADES! DECADES since I last saw you!"
Percy hung his head in shame, "I'm sorry mom, its just I thought you wouldn't want to see me after what I did in WW2"
Hestia hugged Percy again, this time in comfort, "No Percy, I could never hate you. I might be disappointed sometimes, but I will always love you."
Suddenly clapping echoed through the cabin. Both mother and son whip around to find the god of the sun Apollo sitting at the dinner table, "While I am thankful y'all finally made up." Apollo started then turning to Percy he continued , "Percy, you need to go help a demigod get to camp."
"Okay? I have been doing that. Greek or Roman?"
"Greek, but he's a son of Poseidon."
Percy sighed, "Is he going to be the prophesy child?"
Apollo hesitated before answering, "Possibly you will have to guide whoever is the prophesy child, but the son of Poseidon needs to survive to atleast begin his journey. But be careful Percy, the fates don't like it when you mess with things."
Percy nodded, then turning around he hugged his mom before zooming out towards New York.
Half-blood Hill
Zach Hersher looked somewhat like Poseidon, he had the sea green eyes, but the hair was brown and the tan didnt look natural. Right now he was trying to carry Grover up Half blood hill, when the Minotaur came charging up. His mother told him to dive left and she would dive right.
Percy sat back to watch a little. The kids's mother obviously knew at least sorta what she was doing, but the kid looked helpless. When the kids mom got taken by Hades, Percy felt kinda bad. So zooming up he helped the kid jump onto the beasts back and pull off the horn. What you actually thought a 12 year old could break bone? Then made sure he would survive, by healing and making sure the head wound wasn't serious.
Time skip a few days
Zach was fighting Chimera and his ubber ugly anteater mother, when she dared him to jump to the river below. Well if you go to the actual Arch, The Arch is like several hundred feet from the river below.(I know I visited it) You ain't jumping to that. So Percy ran over and gave Zach a shove, then ran down the arch to avoid fighting the anteater.
Time skip to the Lotus hotel
Percy was chilling in the hotel, which they have fantastic service by the way. He watched as Zach and his questmates wasted a couple days in the hotel, before deciding to zip them out.
They all had confused looks on their face when they arrived outside, "wh-what?" the girl, Annabeth Percy thought her name was, questioned.
Quickly snapping his fingers, Percy manipulated the Mist so they would remember Percy pulling them out and Poseidon clear the fog of the lotus eaters. It wasnt time to reveal himself yet.
Time skip battle with Ares
Zach was clearly out of his depth, and his limited training definitely wasn't helping the situation. If Zach had better control over water he might be able to win. But unfortunately Zach has pathetic control over water.
Percy could see what he was trying to do, holding back the tide and all that. So being nice, Percy helped him hold it back. Then once he let it go, Percy zoomed over to fix his sword swings. Finishing the war god off with the cut on the ankle.
Time skip(again!:) ) 2 years
Percy had helped with the daughter of Ares and the son of Poseidons quest the previous year. Although nothing much happened, there really wasn't much for him to do. But if they hadn't gotten the fleece he would have, Percy actually liked Thalia, he had helped her get away from the cyclop's trap that Grover had led them into. He pointed them in the right direction, too bad she didn't make it.
Of course, none of the stuff about Thalia not making it matters now, because the fleece revived her. So... whatever.
Right now Percy was running towards Westover Hall. Apollo had told him to protect 2 children of Hades, they would be key in the upcoming battle against Kronos. He also hinted that it might be time to reveal himself, which Percy wasn't pleased with. But he supposed Apollo didnt say how to reveal himself.
Percy arrived at the Hall, snow was covering the ground. Strangely there was a manicore holding the two children of Hades, he was backed into a corner but didn't appear to be concerned. Percy could see Thalia, Annabeth, and Zach all fighting the Manicore. They were sorta making progress, as Percy was about to step in, a silver arrow landed next to the manicore.
Flinching back in surprise Percy thought, 'Oh Apollo's gonna get it for not warning me about the Hunters'. The Hunt burst onto the scene all dressed in their flashy silver wardrobe. One jumped in front of the rest.
"Permission to kill milady?"
Then the daughter of Athena jumped onto the Manicore's back to distract him. Well it helped sorta, he dropped Nico and Bianca but he just grabbed Annabeth.
Dispite that Artemis' reply was still, "Permission granted Zoe"
Percy sighed, "Typical Artemis". He muttered as he slapped his bracelet releasing his armor and checked all his gear. Zoe released her arrow as Zach collided with her.
The Manicore panicked and latched on arm on Annabeth, then reached out and grabbed Bianca's arm.
Percy lept into action, taking his time to assess everything, he raced over to the ledge. The Manicore had already fallen off the edge with an arrow in his right shoulder. Percy sighed... again. Running down the cliff wasn't hard, it was when he turned around and ran back up that the issues came in.
Reaching up Percy latched onto Bianca's other and threw her up, then leaping onto the manicore's chest. Untangling Annabeth from the manicore took ages, at least to Percy. Pulling her with him Percy jumped off the monster's chest and zoomed back up to the top of the cliff. Setting Annabeth down and catching Bianca bridal syle from where he tossed her up.
"With time to spare! Man I am good!" Percy exclaimed pleased with himself.
There was a paused where everyone excluding Percy was totally confused. Then the Hunt shook themselves out of their surprise and instantly had very pointy arrows trained on the guy in silver armor standing next to the edge.
"Who are you, boy?!" Arianna demanded.
Suddenly anger surged through Percy's system, the anger turned into a twisted mischevious smirk behind his mask. In a blur Percy zoomed upto Arianna and Zoe placing his hunting knives very close to their necks. Deepening his voice and making it more menacing (Think Zoom's voice from the Flash, his voice is awesome!), "Your worst nightmare."
Wow! This is offically thd longest chapter I have ever written! 4478 words! Y'all better appreciate this, I worked my ever freakin butt off for this chapter. I probably bombed a test or two to get this done.
I know this probably feels a little rushed, but it had to happen. How else was I suppose to advance Percy through 2000 years of history?
I wanted to show at least a little development in Percy's character. Thats where the explanation for his facade came in. Its something I feel most authors skip, it that with Percy living so long he would see so much death. And he wouldnt really assocate with people he knows are going to grow old and die while he never changes.
Like I said earlier in the chapter I'm not totally pleased with this chapter. Something is off, and I can't tell what. But I promised a chapter, so I wanted to deliver on it.
And I'm sorry I wont answer reviews this time because Im trying to get this chapter out.
Thank you! (And as a reviewer pointed out) Hasta la vista! I'm Outie!