Percy POV
"Perseus Jackson, have a seat, we have much to discuss". A chill ran down my spine hearing these words and I had a feeling that I wasn't going to like whatever we were going to discuss.
Still, I wasn't going to disrespect the three ladies who could end my life without even a second thought and so I quietly sat back on the chair provided to me but not before bowing to the old hags.
" Perseus, I assume you do not know what is going on , right?" asked one of the three old ladies. I just nodded my head . The three ladies gave me a sad look filled with sympathy and then sighed sadly. I didn't like where this conversation was heading to.
The one on the right spoke, " Before we explain the curse that Kronos put on you, you must know something . We Fates are known for causing all things that happen in the universe. While that might be true, it does not mean that all things are in our control. "
"How is that supposed to be related to me?" I asked? To this , the lady in the middle spoke, "Well to put it simply, Perseus Jackson, your life was never under our control. Even our mother Ananke, the primordial of destiny, couldn't predict your future . It was hidden even from her."
To say I was shocked would be an understatement. My intelligent reply to their revelation was, " Whaaaaa?" The fates face palmed and muttered something about stupid sea spawns and
lack of common sense.
"The curse that Kronos put on you was not actually a curse. It was actually a way for him to escape his fate of fading. He lost all of his power but retained his memory and sent it back in time through the same portal that he sent you through. He originally planned to send his memories to the Kronos in the time of the first titan war when Zeus dethroned him. He originally planned on sending you to the time of the primordials so as to kill you, and would have probably succeeded if we had not interfered in his plans. "
" Well thank you for your help, but can we come straight to the point? Why did you save me? " I asked.
"Well , as you know, Kronos's memories have reached his previous self and thus he knows about the events of the first war. So , he will correct his mistakes and the six gods will not be able to defeat him this time. This in turn will change all the events that take place in the future. So, we have decided to send you to the same time period to help the
gods overthrow Kronos." said the lady on the left.
I thought about it for a minute and asked, " But won't my interference change the future?"
Clotho said, " It will, but not as much as what will change if Kronos stays in power. So we propose a deal to you. We will send you there to help the gods or we send you back to the vortex and certain death . So Jackson, which option do you choose?"
That question didn't even need a moment of thought " I accept your offer . I will help dad and the others defeat the fucker and this time I will myself fade him."
Another bright flash filled the room and standing in front of me was an old man wearing a gold chiton. The amount of power that radiated off him was enough to make me fall to my knees. The fates also bowed to the man and said, " Lord Chronus, to what do we owe the pleasure of your visit?"
The man now identified as Chronus smiled at the fates and spoke," Rise my nieces, I have come to speak to young Mr. Jackson over here." He looked intently at me, as if studying me. He stood about 6'4 and had defined muscles and golden eyes . But unlike Kronos, his eyes were a warm golden which made you feel comfortable around him. He held a staff with an hourglass on it.
"Perseus Jackson, I have seen you traverse your hard path and think that you have earned the right to gain my blessings."
I was shocked and spoke," My lord, but why me? Why not any other hero?"
A warm smile graced his lips as he replied " This is exactly the reason why I chose you my boy. You are modest and loyal beyond measure and also do not crave power like others do . So what say, would you like me to bless you?"
" It would be an honour, milord. " I said humbly.
The primordial just touched my head with the head of his staff and chanted something in a language I did not understand. I felt power course through my body. It was painful , ten times more painful than bathing in the styx. I was about to scream in pain when it suddenly stopped.
I got to my feet, panting slightly. I felt a little different , more stronger and taller.
When I looked up, I saw that Chronus was smiling satisfied whereas the fates were blushing. I must have had a confused expression on my face as Chronus chuckled and snapped his fingers. A mirror appeared in front of me and I gasped as I looked at myself.
I now stood an impressive 6'3 opposed to my previous 5'10 height. My hair was also messier , somehow adding to the handsomeness. My grey streak in the hair was now platinum coloured. I was wearing a white chiton and I could see the 8 pack adorning my chest. All in all I looked dashing, even if I say so myself. My eyes were now gray-green , but they now had streaks of gold and electric blue(from his new time and electric powers) .
The only thing I could say was ,
" Woaahhh"
Chronus now laughed out loud and said ," You are now immortal and thus a god . You have the major domains of time , tides, swordsmanship, loyalty and electricity. You will now be known as Lord Perseus ."
I was overwhelmed and thanked him.
He then said, " The reason I gave you the domain of time was because my time of fading has come. I do not want to leave my domain to my bastard of a nephew Kronos. You do not have control as strong as Kronos, but it is strong enough."
He then said his goodbyes to the fates and flashed out.
The fates turned to me and spoke," Are you ready Perseus?" I nodded my head and steeled my nerves.
"Thank you for this opportunity maladies, I will not let you down. I swear on my name and life."
The Moirai smiled and snapped their fingers. The world went black and I was back in the vortex. Seeing the light ahead,I steeled my nerves and prepared for my new life.