Kian's POV
Percy and Annabeth walked in front of me, leading me across the Camp, happily pointing and telling me who was the godly parent of each half-blood present and the cabins that they stayed in. Despite me not being a demigod, I was still a half-blood; being Half Demon and Half Angel instead of Half God and Human.
"Kian?" Percy asked me out of the blue.
"Yeah?"
"If you don't mind me asking, in the time I've known you, you don't seem like a person who would kill someone."
I sighed. "It's not that. I don't like bullies, anyone who hurts others because they can. I don't care how strong they are, or whatever they are. I just want them to stop hurting others. Sometimes when I see someone doing that, hurting others because can, I only think of stopping them with everything I have, sometimes violently as possible."
The couple let that sink in while we walked in silence for a few minutes. "You really are Superman aren't you?" Annabeth replied smugly.
I scoffed. "Last time I checked, Superman wasn't a Nephilim!"
"He's right, Annabeth," Percy said. "He's more like Captain America."
As the couple argued about which Superhero I was more like, my stomach growled loudly earning a surprised glance from them. "Uh, you wouldn't happen to have any food lying around, do you? I'm a bit peckish."
As I said that, a conch horn blew in the distance. Perfect timing. I looked around to see everyone running towards the dining Pavilion, one that was just overlooking the see. "No points for guessing what that's for right?" I said while rubbing my head
Percy and Annabeth laughed and-Oh god, the way they laughed, it reminded me of my friends so much! I clenched my fist, trying to not cry on the spot. I'm supposed to save the world again, to protect the world from her. I-I'm strong, I have to be, for everyone for the sake of my team and the planet I grew up on.
"Kian, you okay?"
I looked up to see Percy looking at me with concern, shocking me back into the present. "Y-yeah, I'm fine. Just hungry," I shook my head slightly. "Nothing to worry about."
"Percy, can you take him to the dining Pavillion?" Annabeth asked Percy.
"It's not like you could tell I was hungry." I deadpanned.
She frowned and turned to Percy. "Percy, I'm gonna go and see Malcolm okay? Make sure you finish introducing Kian to Camp, okay?" She kissed Percy on the cheek and then walked to get this Malcolm person. I know they didn't mean it but it hurt a lot. My heart felt like it was being stabbed slowly, with a very sharp knife. I shook away the painful feeling and glanced away politely
Percy kissed Annabeth back and then turned to me. "I'm gonna go and get some food okay, stay right here"
"Yeah, it's not like I have anything better to do."
He then vanished down with his girlfriend while I stood at the hill. I took a seat and saw everyone walk up to the fireplace in the middle and pour some of their food in it. It was a waste of food if you ask me, but then again Alveus did tell me how it was some type of tribute. As I sat down, I took in the fresh ocean breeze as the cool winds brushed past my face, a rare moment of peace in my hectic life
It didn't last for too long as a few moments later, I heard footsteps and I turned to Percy run up to me. In his hands, he carried a plate of pizza slices, I counted 12 which already got my mouth watering. "You like Pizza right?" he asked me.
I scoffed. "Who doesn't?"
Percy put the plate between as and I grabbed a slice, already eating it as I looked at the people below me. The once blue sky was now purple sky as nighttime approached, a sight which I enjoyed as I chowed down on pizza slice after pizza slice. I ate as much as I could last time but I was still hungry after that fight.
As I was eating, I heard a light chuckle and I turned to face Percy.
"What?" I asked, wiping the sauce off my face
"No, no, it's nothing. I always wondered why you could eat so much, you being from up there-" Percy pointed to the skies. "-that explains it, like, all of it!"
"You're not scared?"
Percy shook his head. "Well, Superman is an alien and a lot of people love him, right? Besides, I'm the Son of a Greek God, it doesn't feel weird. Being a Nephilim sounds cool!"
I chuckled at the statement, knowing how first hand how wrong that statement was. "Not exactly. I have to eat at least 5,000 calories to stay alive. By product of my metabolism."
"Are you serious?!" Percy asked with wide eyes. "How do you stay conscious?"
"I eat a lot of food."
The corners of Percy's mouth turned into a smile, impressed at my quick comment. "Yeah, I guess you're right"
I absently mindedly reached down to the plate and found nothing there to my disappointment. I scanned the dining pavilion and my eyes locked on what looked like a young woman-probably no older than 18, complete with light green skin-holding a plate of BBQ steak. Without wasting a moment, I ran and got it appearing back where I was in a fraction of a second, shocking Percy as he yelped.
"Sorry, I forgot to tell you that I can move like that," I explained as I sunk my teeth into the BBQ steak. "This is very tasty!"
Percy looked at me then at the dining Pavillion and then back at me. "What just happened?!"
"Well, I saw someone holding steak and I went and got it. Should I have paid her or something?"
Percy shook his head. "No, the dryads serve the demigods so it's okay."
"I see. Would you like me to get you something else from there? It shouldn't take any effort to do so." I asked him, thinking that he might have been hungry.
"No, it's okay. I already ate before you arrived." Percy explained. "So, what's it like being well you?"
"Well for starters, I was pretty shocked to find out at first too. It's not as easy as you think, Percy."
"Why?" Percy questioned me again. "Don't you help people and make people feel better? Do you guys have those little baby angels too?"
"Don't get me started on them!" I chuckled. "One of the most powerful ranks an Angel can have and they turned them into cute little babies. Angels aren't therapists Percy. When my mo-my ancestor brought her angels, those ancient humans turned us into a lot of things. Messengers, Guardians and Soldiers. The truth is far from that. Angels are a lot scarier than you think."
"Who cares what they think, you're an ali-alerugh-alenn." He contorted his mouth, trying to say the word he wanted to say but failing. He looked at me with shocked eyes. "Kian, what's going on?!"
I swallowed the piece of meat in my mouth. "It's a Speech block, it prevents you from saying the words 'alien', 'demon', 'angel' in a public place."
"You brainwashed me?!" Percy shuffled backwards slightly, his anger could have lit up the evening light but it was restrained, not wanting to believe what I said had happened.
I calmly shook my head. "That's Mind Control, I have Telepathy, which is mind-reading and communication. I didn't brainwash you, I promise you, Percy."
Percy narrowed his eyes. "Okay, prove you didn't brainwash me."
"Hit yourself"
Percy didn't do anything like I expected him to. "What, was I supposed to do anything?" he looked at his hands and then at me.
"If I brainwashed you, you would have done what I just said." I finished a set of ribs. "You didn't...so you're not brainwashed," I explained. "I wouldn't mind control any person, I don't know how to and I don't want to."
"Oh," Percy relaxed his shoulders now. "Kian, is there a reason? Why you want to keep this secret? I mean I think being an ali-from space is cool!"
"Think about it, Do you want to tell others that aliens are running around this world? All throughout history, we-humans I mean didn't like people who were different to them, especially people they can't control. So it's only a matter of time before they try and oppress aliens with special powers, weaponising them into serving their goals."
"I doubt they would try to oppress you."
"Yeah, they won't but it's not me I'm worried about. There are people who are weaker than me, weaker ones who humans can oppress. I don't want to risk it for them, and I'd like to keep what I have safe, for as long as I can and enjoy the time I spend with the people I care about."
Percy nodded, the concern clear in his eyes. "D-did something happen?"
I threw the bones onto a plate. "N-no, it's nothing to worry about," I replied subtly brushing the tears away.
"The only people that know my secret are close friends and family." I continued. "I told you and Annabeth about my biology because Alveus told me I can trust you. I placed a mental Speech Block on the both of you because I haven't known you that long, I hope you understand why."
Percy nodded. "Yeah, of course. So, your friends, how long have they known you for?"
"My best friends since I was in primary school-from 4 and a few others since I was 12."
"Yeah, that makes sense, I mean you've known me for a year tops. What about being an angel? I mean you technically are right?"
"I am."
"You said you hold the rank of 'Archangel' what does that mean?"
I threw another bone aside. "Archangel means the highest of all Angels, meaning above Seraphs, Cherubs and Thrones. It's a rank because Angels are God's-with a capital G- children and army. My Rank reflects the power of both me and the angels who I am the vessel for. To put it into perspective, an average angel who doesn't hold any of those 4 ranks has enough power to equal an atomic bomb."
Percy looked at me with even wider eyes. "Then does that mean-"
"I've sacrificed so much to get that rank. The power I have makes me a living weapon almost. Archangels are fierce, they are Heaven's greatest weapons. The weakest of them having the power of a collapsing star!" I explained.
"Cool!"
A moment of silence passed us before Percy threw a rock at me. It hit my shoulder and broke into little smaller pieces. "Rude! Did your mum teach you any manners?" I asked annoyed, wiping away the dust from my shoulder.
"Sorry, dude!" Percy said laughing a little. "I just wanted to see if you were like Superman tough"
"I'm not Superman tough. I won't be walking away from a bullet wound without a scratch." I replied. "And don't try to test that either!"
Percy put his hands up in surrender. "I'm not going to! And even if we did, Celestial Bronze Bullets don't hurt humans, and I guess people like you."
I nodded. "So I've heard. Regular bullets can leave a scratch. Sniper rounds can leave nasty bruise"
"Right, Any kryptonite?"
I took a moment to think. "No, none of that"
"How much can you lift?" Percy asked
"How much can you?"
Percy shook his head. "I don't know to be honest. My coach said I shouldn't be lifting weights"
I nodded. "Yeah, you still haven't stopped growing have you. If you want to know, right now, I can deadlift 50 tons easily."
Percy's eyes widened. Again. "Are you serious?!-Never mind, you're probably right."
"Percy, I didn't make you jealous did I?" I asked, grinning as I finished that sentence.
Percy turned a light shade of red before he shook it off, "N-no it's okay. Wait, you don't like Annabeth do you?"
"Where did that come from?!" I laughed and shook my head. "And I don't, not in the lightest. I don't like scary blondes. And why would you assume I would, I'm not the type of guy to steal another man's girl from him, that's just a dick move."
Percy pulled his knees in, breathing a sigh of relief. "What about the time you went super? You know like you screamed and turned blonde? You went Super Sayian!"
"Where did you think it came from?" I laughed. "I have to lose control and focus at the same time to transform, it's mentally tough so I only pull it out to win a fight. If I lose my focus for even a moment, if I let my emotions go out of control...bad things happen," I explained. I looked back at Percy, not wanting to go further. "You're doing a good job getting me to talk you know"
"W-what no! I just think you're awesome." Percy replied, smiling like a little kid. The way he looked at me, it was like me at Christmas when I got my presents. In fact, with his tanned skin and black hair, he did remind me of myself a little.
"Oh, thanks," I laughed. We stayed like that for a few minutes before I noticed the same buff girl I had seen earlier telling off one of her brothers.
"Oh, that's Clarrise, she's the head of Ares's cabin," Percy explained pointing at her. "It might not be the best choice to say that you beat her-I mean their dad"
"Yeah, got it"
Percy pointed me to the other heads of cabins: Travis and Connor Stoll; Hermes. Will Solace; Apollo. Drew Tanaka; Aphrodite. Annabeth Chase; Athena. Jake Mason; Hephaestus. Katie Gardner; Demeter
"And I'm the Head of the Poseidon Cabin!" he said proudly
"Only because you're the only one there!" I replied. "What about the other 2, you know Zeus and Hades. It makes sense why Hera and Artemis are honorary."
"Oh, well there's a kid called Nico who comes here from time to time. He's the head of the Hades cabin. For Zeus's cabin, it was a girl called Thalia. She's with the Hunters now"
"How old is she?" I enquired. "Is she the same age as you?"
"Hard to say. She was a tree for a while. Now she's immortal."
"What, are you serious?!"
Percy nodded. "It's a long story. She was around 15 before she became a Hunter, did Alveus tell you about the Hunters?"
"Yeah, he did. I think Artemis had a good point there. So to get this straight: she transformed into a tree, then became a human and is now a hunter?"
Percy nodded. "Yup, that's it in a nutshell. I guess it wasn't as long as I thought ha-ha."
"Alright, thanks for the explanation," I replied, getting up. "This has been nice but I've got to go now, see ya!"
"Wait, you're going so soon?!" Percy asked me
"Yeah, why wouldn't I?" I turned to him. "I need to go home, I need to watch some TV and then go to sleep!" I looked at the pile of bones and thrust my arm out, attracting them into my hand with my telekinesis. Once all of it was in a chunk, I incinerated it in a burst of blue fire, sending the charred ashes into the gentle wind.
Percy shuffled in place. "Well, I was wondering if you could train me. if you can beat the God of War, then you probably know a thing or two about fighting," Percy replied
The way he looked at me, reminded me of how I would look at Rennan. I used to look at him like he was Captain America. He was awesome, as a friend and as a teacher. He was almost like my older brother, one I never had.
I got up and walked to my car. Percy followed me, still with questions. "Can I do those laser beam attacks?" he added
Hmm, would it work? "I have no idea, to be honest, Percy. But I'll try my best to teach you what I know. "
Percy frowned a little. "I'll see ya tomorrow. Thanks for everything!"
"Yeah, you too Percy," I replied. "Give me a call and I'll be there."
I got in my car and drove off back home. As I drove, my AI decided to speak up, "Hey Boss, you free?"
"Yeah, what's up Scars?" I asked
"I've detected something tracking us. A few devices"
"Oh, must be one of the Olympian machines sent to monitor me. How far away is it, relative to me?" I looked at the windshield, waiting for a result
"200m away, 4 drones," Scars replied. As he said that, 4 red spots appeared on my windshield, all of them behind me. Thanks to the sonar upgrade that was installed, I could detect anything that tried to approach me. This wasn't my car, in fact, it was Harry's car but he let me borrow it. I laughed at how the Olympians were trying to take a peek at me. "Well, let's not give them something to see!"
I looked at my dashboard and pressed the button which was aptly labelled "In case of Olympians". This button cloaked me in anti-tracking magic that hid my presence from any Greek Diety that wanted to look at where I was. I couldn't stay hidden when I'm on my own, however, only my house and when I was in this car.
"So, you and Percy seemed friendly?" Scars stated.
"Yeah, so what?"
"Didn't you say that the people you care about get hurt one way or another?"
"He's just someone I get along with, and I did yes. Percy's life is already complex and dangerous as it is. I don't need him to get mixed up in mine, especially the world of demons and angels."
"Well, that's a good point, why did you want to train him?", Scars asked intrigued
"Hey, if he wants to learn how to fight, there's no reason why I shouldn't teach him," I replied. "Besides, I think he's a lot stronger than he looks. And that's saying something, only Marcel and...you know what I mean right?"
"I do."
"Hey, I can't help it. If someone needs help, I just dive headfirst into it."
"Thought you would be like that," Scars replied. "Like how Rennan and Njoro were to you right?"
"Yes, like they were to me. You know, when I started, I never thought I would be as strong as they were, but now here I am," I stated.
My A.I laughed. "He would be proud of you."
"Even after what I did? What happened?"
"I think he would. Speaking of which, do you want to tell them? About this threat, about her?" Scars asked. "Don't you think you should let them know how dangerous she is?"
I shook my head. "This is my burden, not anyone else's. I don't want to let them suffer more than they already have, especially after what happened last year."
"Okay," My A.I said. "How're the symptoms? Any episodes you haven't mentioned to me or Violet?"
"Not in a few months, I can actually sleep nicely," I replied. "I hated staying awake for that long. The nightmares were terrifying."
"Yeah, okay, Kian," Scars replied. "Anything else?"
"Nope, just take a break and alert me if those Olympians are going to follow me," I asked. "Let's keep them out." I finished my sentence as I stepped on the accelerator.
Percy's POV
I watched as Kian drove off. Today was an interesting day, although that might be an understatement! And he would be training me, yup. Being trained by an alien who's the reason a major religion exists, can't get weirder than that! Then again, the Greek Gods were a religion once, so we're all like Kian in a manner of speaking.
"Percy?"
I glanced at Annabeth. The wind ran through her blonde curls, gentle in the wind. "You okay? I know it's one thing to know that he had powers and then he goes and tells us that he's an alien! Not to mention he's an Archangel!"
"Yeah. That was surprising!" I replied. "And that Alveus guy, I saw him in a dream"
Annabeth turned to me, her face scrunched in thought. "Wait, you saw Alveus, in a dream?"
"Yeah, why?"
"Percy, tell me what you saw."
I explained that I saw Alveus in the Olympian throne room and Apollo speaking a prophecy. "Annabeth, what did you see?"
"I saw Alveus talking to some guy, um black hair, blue-green eyes, goatee and high cheekbones. Then Alveus, he was talking to someone," she explained. "But that wasn't it, do you want to know why I was surprised when you said his name was Kian?"
"Why?"
"Because I saw him mention his name all those years ago, that he will be the one who can fight against the Olympians."
"He's the one who's supposed to save them, yet there he was threatening Zeus and the Olympians," I replied. "I can't but agree somewhat with what he said."
Annabeth nodded, "Yeah, I know. Still, this 'God Slayer' Kian has to fight on his own, poor guy."
"He seems to be taking it well, he doesn't look too bad," I replied. "Then again, during the last year, he did seem so closed off, I mean he joked around and but he wouldn't tell us anything"
Annabeth nodded, "Something's up with that guy, I feel like he's not being honest. I might not get along with Hera but if she says Kian's a lost child, then I'm inclined to believe her. She's the goddess of the family."
"Yeah," I placed my hand in Annabeth's and I squeezed it tight. "You know what I said, how I'm glad we aren't caught up in this? I kinda want to help him"
She sighed and wiped the hair from my eyes. "You are friends with the guy, of course, you want to help him," Annabeth replied. "It's just one of those things that make you bearable"
"Wait, bearable?!"
"Yeah, your loud, your annoying and you didn't know I was crushing on you for so long. I had to make it official!"
"Hey!"
Annabeth laughed, "I'm kidding Seaweed Brain! Gods, it's so easy to tease you."
I look away slightly embarrassed, my face warm and red hot. I felt Annabeth's hands cup my cheeks and she then planted a kiss on my lips."So, what? Is that how you say sorry?" I asked after my heart decided to not pop out of my chest.
"You know you like it. Come on. Chiron's wondering where you are. I don't want to be searched for...again" Annabeth replied remembering the time we were stuck in the labyrinth.
We got back to the Dining Pavilion later and took our seats as Chiron made announcements. "Percy, Annabeth glad of you to join us."
After some giggling and a hoof stamp down, everyone quieted down to listen to his announcements. "Capture the Flag will be played normally, the rest of the activities will take place as normal."
"Is anyone going to talk about what happened?!" someone from the Ares cabin said. "And how this Kian guy saved us?!"
Everyone started to chatter but Chiron gained the attention of everyone again. "This young man helped us and protected us. We should be thankful that he was here." Chiron then turned to me. "Percy, did the young man leave?"
"Yeah, a few minutes ago."
"Don't you think he should be here?" Clarrise said. "If he could fight that invader so easily, it would be great to have him around."
"Clarrise, Kian will be here occasionally. He has to do stuff you know?" I replied.
"What about the Drakon and-" someone in the crowd said only to cover his mouth sharply. The memory of how Silena died still fresh in our memories, even though it felt like a lifetime ago.
"It was cool though," Connor broke the silence. "I mean how Kian defended us, not anything else if anyone thought of it."
"Shut up Connor," Katie replied. "We could have died if he didn't step in!"
"Kian will be here tomorrow!" Annabeth explained
All eyes turned to her. "Oh, good," Clarrise replied. "I guess Chiron was right. Why?"
"I asked him to train me," I replied
Clarrise nodded but se still looked buff and scary, just like her regular self actually. "If he could land a hit on this Auras person when I couldn't, then he must know a few moves."
"I expect you to treat him like he was one of us. I will turn you into plants if you mistreat him," Mr D replied with a hint of fear in his voice. "Have I made myself clear?"
"Why? Isn't he a half-blood?" Drew asked. "I hope a hunk like him isn't my half brother. That would make it very awkward."
"My dear..." Chiron spoke. "Kian isn't a demigod. He's a...mortal," The rest of camp stared at the Centaur, the crackling of the fire filling up the silence
"Come again?" Katie asked. "A mortal?!"
"If he's a human, then how did he appear inside the barrier?" Malcolm asked. "The barrier keeps out mortals!"
"He...kinda appeared inside the camp," Annabeth explained. "That's how he got inside."
Now they stared at Annabeth. She stood up and continued. "Look, I know it sounds weird but he just appeared inside. That's how he was able to get in."
"We are used to weirder things!" I replied, trying to add to her defence.
"I still think he's a demigod!" Connor replied
"Yeah, me too. I need to see it in person if he's a mortal or not!" Katie added.
"Thank you, Campers. Now finish your meals and head off to bed. You've got a long summer to enjoy!" Chiron announced
Everyone made their way to the cabins. Annabeth walked with me, hand in mine. "I've been thinking," she said
"Yeah?," I asked
"This world, it just got a lot more complicated you know," she turned to me. She looked around, making sure no one heard her
"First it was monsters, then Greek Gods now it's aliens!" she said. "And he's an angel! Like from the Bible!"
"Yeah, it does seem like the next step doesn't it?" I shrugged. "Our lives are always interesting!"
"Yeah, if by interesting you mean you mean filled with danger!" Annabeth quipped. "Still, it's nice to have a prophecy not involving us"
I looked at her eyes. They were relaxed, much more than they were over the last 4 years. "You know the best thing about the last year, there were no monster attacks"
"Oh yeah?" I asked. "Me too, well, apart from what happened."
Annabeth nodded. "I don't think it's gonna last you know, this peace."
"I know, we just have to make the most of it," I replied. I stopped by my Cabin and pulled Annabeth in, my hands wrapped around her waist
"You know, we should probably go on a date sometime," I stated. "It would be nice"
Annabeth wrapped her arms around my neck, holding me tightly, "Yeah, I think it would be nice"
She moved and planted a kiss again. I could feel my heart beating again but I kind of enjoyed it you know. She drew back and I could see her face was a little red.
"Good Night Seaweed Brain"
I laughed, she called me that as an insult now it just stuck, "Yeah, you too Wise Girl"
With that, I brushed my teeth and hit the bed and dreamt of happy memories
I found myself in a hospital waiting room. Two people were sitting in chairs, a woman and a man. Both of them looked like they were in their mid 40's but sounded younger as they talked to each other The woman was dressed in a medical gown, holding a little newborn in her hands
She put her fingers to the baby and it grabbed them, giggling as he played with it. The woman which I guess was the Mom of said kid smiled at his son, I think it was a boy
"You love mum don't you? Oh yes you do, oh yes you do!" she said to her son. He giggled and kept playing with his mom's fingers. She had a British Accent, the way she spoke similar to Kian's She had long blonde hair, draping to her shoulders with warm sky blue eyes
The man, which I guess was the dad rolled his eyes. "I want to hold him"
The woman pouted at him, I think they were married guessing by the rings on their fingers. "You'll get your turn soon, Ace. He's so cute, I want to squish his cheeks!"
"I knew this was gonna happen, I think you've had him for too long, my turn." He wrapped his son in his arms and looked at him.
The man had a deep tan like he came out of the beach for the first time in years. His jet black hair was spiky, like really spiky. Almost like he put a hedgehog there. A pair of glasses on his face that showed his shiny onyx black eyes.
The baby giggled when his dad had him. He turned to his wife. "I think he likes me more than you"
The woman scoffed, "Ha as if. I think he finds your hair funny", she ran her hands through his spiky mess to his disgust.
"Do you know how long it took to get my hair like that, you just ruined it!" he shrieked
"Please, you can sort it out when we get home," she quipped. "Besides, you like it when I play with your hair."
The man grumbled, kissed her on her forehead and then grabbed her hip, bringing her close to him. "So, what do you think we should name him?"
"After what happened, I think there's only one name we can call him," the woman said, tears filling her eyes. "She...she was so young. What's going to happen to his family now?"
The man nodded, sad at what had happened. "She was a good friend and now we're here to keep my son safe." He turned to his son, running a hand through his cheek. "You'll be safe here, I promise."
"I know what I'll name you, I'll honour what she did with this name." the woman said. She whispered into the ear of her husband and a small smile appeared on his face.
"That's brilliant, Adelaide. I think he'll like that won't he?" the dad replied
The woman nodded. She grasped her baby son and put her nose to him. The baby's eyes took me off guard, they were a beautiful shade of purple, almost magenta as it glowed. He played with his mom's nose and made a lot of cute baby noises
"Your name will be Kiannan, a fine name for my beautiful son. I promise you that I'll protect you because I love you so much my little Kian," the woman replied, putting her cheek to her son's. "Mummy and Daddy both love you!"
