"I wonder how this is going to turn out." Poseidon mused and glanced at Percy who was now reading the book. Sea green met sea green and with a nod in his direction Percy went back to the book.
Percy was ridiculously happy when he saw Nyx, despite seeing who she was talking to. Gaea turned away with a scowl on her face as she saw Percy approaching. Nyx brightened up when she saw Percy, a vibrant contrast to her sister."I dunno how I make so many enemies when I'm soooo lovable!" Percy said and some demigods shook their heads.
'You're a loveable idiot,' Kronos tossed his thoughts to Percy who blushed. It's only recently that Kronos started saying more lovey dovey stuff towards him and it made his heart palpitate.
Nyx whistled. "Wow, Percy, you look good."Percy smiled at his friend, as close as a friend you could become with a primidial. She smiled back.
Gaea quickly moved away from them. Percy grinned. "It's good to see you again, Nyx," he greeted, nodding his head in a slight bow. "How's Kronos been treating you?" Nyx asked, getting straight to the point."I wonder how he's being treated…" someone mused sarcastically.
"Shuddup and let us read," Dionysus murmured and nursed a glass of grape juice. One of the closest things to wine. He was bored of listening to a book of the feature. He knew it was good for them and all, but it seemed centred on Percy, like the past years all had been.
Quite the hero. His purple gaze ended up meeting possessive golden and he flattered in his musings of the pretty former demigod.
At that moment Percy was certain that Nyx knew everything, though he wasn't exactly sure how. "Good," he said, trying to keep his answer as small as possible. "So… I'm assuming that means he won't welcome any advances," Nyx mused.'Fuck no, you're mine until we get bored of each other' Percy side eyed the King and hid a smile as he read on.
Percy crossed his arms and shifted his weight slightly. "Isn't this supposed to be a business meeting?" Nyx's eyes glinted. "That counts as business."Aphrodite wondered if those two immortals would make a lovely couple, and with some forethought she shook her head. Percy and Kronos seemed perfect and wasn't it every girl's dream to watch two incredibly hot men kiss?
Percy shook his head. "No." Nyx snorted. "Oh, come on," she said, sounding like a whining kid. "You don't even like him! Much less you-know-what him." At least she had the sense to not yell it out, Percy thought gratefully. "Yeah. Your point?" "It's a waste," Nyx insisted.It isnt a waist if what both parties weren't ready for it, and Kronos may be older but he was quite old fashioned and would go by what his partner deemed okay and if sex wasnt on the platter until later he would wait, because it would be really amazing. plus he had all the time in the world.
"I think what I'm doing would be a much better option than having a kid of you and him running around. That would be horrifying. Absolutely horrifying." Nyx rolled her eyes. "Oh, shut up." Percy shook his head slightly. "We're sort of trying to keep it a secret. Like, from everyone. So if you'd not let any of the Titans know, and especially Gaea, then that'd be helpful." Nyx's black eyes shone brightly. "Alright." Percy nodded. "Thanks." Nyx shrugged. "Maybe it'll get me into Kronos' good books. And hopefully his bed.""Most likely not, but there's a thought for wishful thinking." Aphrodite said and watched as a slight flush grew on Percy's face.
Percy on the other hand was quite nervous, he didn't really like the fact that everyone would be reading about his love life, but there wasn't much he could do. annoying as that maybe.
Percy snorted. "Yeah, good luck with that," he said as Kronos strode into the room. "I won't need any," Nyx said breezily as she quickly made her way over to Kronos. Percy shook his head. "She's going to irritate him so much that he decides to stick her at the top of his 'dead on sight' kill list," Iapetus commented as he watched Nyx approach Kronos with open arms and the Titan slip out of her way, keeping her further than arm's length. Percy was surprised that he didn't even blink as the Titan appeared at his side. "Iapetus, please stop that." "You're sensing us more," the Titan said. "Yeah, and you're still trying to make me jump. Seriously, stop," Percy said firmly."Nico used to do that all the time in the summer so I'm used to it." Percy said smugly and Iapetus scoffed.
"You want to leave?" Iapetus asked, leaning down slightly to Percy. Percy hesitated, knowing what Iapetus wanted to talk about, and then he saw that Gaea was once again listening in on their conversation and nodded. "Yeah." Iapetus put a hand on Percy's shoulder and shadow travelled them away. Percy stepped away and looked around. "Your room?" he asked curiously. Iapetus nodded. "Yes… I'm assuming you know why I wanted to talk?""It is to murder me?" Percy asked sarcastically.
"Totally," answered the Piecer, "You never would've seen it coming."
Percy grimaced. "Yeah.""It felt like you were giving me the talk for sex, like i hadnt ever had the talk before," Percy grimaced.
iapetus smirked. "That's for mortals, it's a bit different when you're with immortals, and even more different when you're dating the youngest of the Titan, and the king to top that," he said.
"Oh, good. This should be painless then," Iapetus said, smiling slightly. Percy rolled his eyes. "I'm not that clueless." Iapetus nodded, moving to the slit in the wall for a window. "Why?" he asked, staring intently out the window. Percy immediately sobered up. "I don't love him, if that's what you're thinking… at least, I don't love him enough to go against Olympus."Zeus glared at the former demigod, Jackson was already talking about treason and had already confessed feelings for Kronos. well not saying it to said person of confession, but to already mention the 'L' word was quite serious. but then again this was Percy Jackson and if he didnt give it his all, then it was nothing.
"Then why agree to what he wants?" Iapetus asked. "Because I want to change him," Percy said. "I can't do anything to fight him off and kill him, because I'm too weak. So changing him is what I'm gonna do." He shrugged slightly. "I know it'll be hard." "It'll be impossible," Iapetus stated, turning to look at Percy. "It's a fool's errand. You should leave while he's being lenient." "What was he like before?" Percy asked, ignoring Iapetus' pessimistic thoughts. Iapetus frowned. "Perseus, you should leave.""Where would he run? Percy at the time was basically almost a titan, and he wouldn't be able to then, Kronos knows everything, plus the fact that he has his smell he wouldn't ever be able to hide," Poseidon said.
Percy shook his head. "Not while I can do this. Not while I can do something to help." "You will die, Percy Jackson, if you continue this path. Kronos won't hesitate to kill you if you do something against Othrys. Rhea learnt that the hard way." "He didn't kill her," Percy pointed out. "He exiled her, Percy, much like he did to Hyperion. Exiling someone cuts them off from Othrys. They can't even feel its presence, and we can't feel theirs. If you're exiled, you're as good as dead," Iapetus stated.eyes narrowed on the King of the gods, and a look was shared among the Olmypian gods. they would make sure Zeus never learned of the curse, because even though they were gods, they were all connected to the Old Power of when Olympus was in its prime.
"Look, Iapetus. I know what Kronos is like. I've been around him for nearly three centuries. I know I can do this.""PLus, its not like we didnt talk when i was being tortured," Percy muttered. "3 Centuries with someone and only that person to talk to…."
Iapetus clenched his jaw. "What will Poseidon say if he found out what you're doing?" he demanded. "He'd say it was foolish. Kronos already knows Percy, I know he does. He knows what you're trying to do." "Yet he hasn't tried to kill me," Percy retorted. He took a deep breath. "He doesn't want to kill me. He said it himself.""I have a need for you in my greater plans," Kronos said aloud and his lips quirked at the glare he got from green eyes.
"He's a liar," Iapetus said bluntly. "He does want to kill you. He said it to me himself." "Maybe he lied to you, and not me," Percy said. "Iapetus, you're the one who told me what Othrys used to be and how all of the Titans protected the world and mortals, like you were supposed to. Then you all got too complacent and started getting arrogant with your powers and abilities. Well this war that's about to start with Cysgodol can help, because it'll give Kronos a kick up the backside.""Othyrs kind of used to be like Olympus, but with the Titans in power it flourished longer, and it went downhill after the gods took over the thrones of power."
Percy took another breath. "I know that you guys can be that again, and getting Kronos to change is the first step to that. So you can either help me or not, because no matter what I'm gonna try.""I also had thought that if i hadn't tried, then all those wars we fought would be for nothing, and i don't want that. we all lost many whom we miss dearly," Percy muttered looking down, and up as he felt the gazes stare at him.
Iapetus let out a long stream of curses. "Damn it, Percy, I don't think you realise what you're attempting." Percy shook his head. "I know exactly what I'm doing." "That's not what I mean," Iapetus growled out. "Percy, so many have tried before you to change him, and none of them have ever succeeded. Kronos is set in his ways. So what makes you think you can succeed where others have failed?" Percy grinned. "Because he loves me," he said like it was obvious. "He loved Rhea," Iapetus pointed out. "Do you see where that got her?" "She was going about it the wrong way. I'd bet a thousand drachma that she never even attempted to change him, instead she focused on stopping him. I don't want to stop him. I just want him to return to who he was before the world went to Tartarus. Before he killed his father."clearing his throat, Kronos shot his brother a wicked smirk.
"Iapetus you owe Perseus 1 thousand drachma,"
laughing percy accepted the black velvet bag and pocketed it.
Iapetus shook his head. "It's suicide," the Titan stated, "you'll never succeed. But I'll help you." Percy grinned. "Awesome. Thanks. Now we'd better get back before Nyx pisses Kronos off so much that he starts wanting to kill her." Iapetus snorted. "That would be fun to see," he mused as he shadow travelled Percy back to the throne room. Surprisingly to Percy, Nyx was talking normally to Kronos, though the Titan still seemed wary of her and shifted back whenever she moved towards him. Percy snorted and decided to go over to them – maybe Nyx would stop if he was there. Or maybe she wouldn't. Percy was honestly suspecting Nyx wouldn't care whether he was there or not, she'd still try to get Kronos to make-out with her. And she wouldn't succeed.nyx pouted at how true the sea green eyed brat was right. she hadn't even hugged the titan bastard.
"Percy," Nyx nodded, momentarily stopping her conversation. "Hi," Percy chirped. Nyx frowned at him. "Still think it's unfair." "Don't care," Percy hummed. Kronos cleared his throat. "Five percent," he said, continuing their conversation. "Five and I sleep with you," Nyx corrected. Kronos scowled, crossing his arms over his chest. "That's not an option." "It would have been," Nyx said, glancing at Percy. "I don't sleep with Primordials," Kronos bit out. Nyx didn't seem very happy at that. "That's racism." "Immortacism," Kronos corrected.Athena's eyebrow twitched upwards at the immortal at his immiturty while around his 'friends'.
"That's not even a word!" Nyx exclaimed. Kronos shrugged carelessly. "I don't care. Sleeping with me isn't an option."Alice Oliver from Demter cabin brightened up and her eyes went wide with realisation.
"So, Percy, Harry, and Eren, they're all 'main characters' and all have brown/black hair, that's like a 'rats nest' and green eyes, all of them becoming 'hero like' whilst in their early teens, could they all be reincarnations of each other?" she mused quietly.
"But it is for Percy?" Nyx guessed. Kronos snorted. "Does he look like someone who'd want to do that?" "You can't live with sexual abstinence!" Nyx hissed. Percy covered his grin with his hand as he saw how irritated Kronos was getting. Kronos glanced at him in exasperation before turning back to Nyx. "You're not my mother." "I am," Gaea's voice said, and Percy inwardly swore when he realised she'd heard their conversation and had come over. "And I'm rather interested," she said, her eyes holding Percy in place. Percy swallowed. "I… don't think I can… I mean I haven't got any information on Kronos' recent… actions." Gaea raised an eyebrow. "No?" Percy shook his head. "No," he said, hoping that Gaea didn't hear how high his voice was in his nervousness. "I decided that planning to destroy Olympus was more important than continuing my actions…" Kronos said, pausing slightly before adding, "And I hardly think who I spend my time with is of any concern to you." Gaea frowned at her son. "As I am your mother I am essentially duty bound to know who it is that you are engaging in sexual activities with." Kronos snorted. "I'm several billion years old," he stated."And she's billions of years too late to try to act as a mother once more. She left us and we grew without her."
Percy's eyes widened at that and his head snapped up so he met Kronos' eyes. "Damn it, you're old," he breathed."Ahahahaha!" Jason laughed, grabbing his stomach and laughing. When he noticed eyes on him he laughed even more. "Kronos is a 'Cougar' he's the sugar daddy!" A few chuckles escaped other than that it was silent.
Kronos glared at him. "I am most certainly not old." "You just said you're several billion years old. That's very old." "It's not really that old when it comes to immortality," Kronos said, still glaring at him. Percy grinned. "You're like over one hundred times the age of Zeus." Kronos tensed, his eyes darkening. "That fool doesn't deserve to have ever been born," he hissed angrily. "I was young then. Young and naïve." "Remember that," Gaea said soothingly, "and we won't have any problems.""Angry step ma," Oceanus said with humour to his brother who just snorted and nodded.
Percy was starting to recognize the glint in Gaea's eyes which meant she was planning something, and he hated it. "Nyx, you get a state of your choice if we manage to take down Olympus.""Look at that, 'not taking or turning from Olympus, but already making plans for the feature," Hyperion said and others who agreed nodded.
It sure had sounded like Percy had already picked his side. The oath from the earlier chapters had also made them wonder when Percy would be turned against Olympus.
Kronos frowned. "The states will be mine to give out as I please, not yours, Perseus." "I'd happily have a state," Nyx announced eagerly. "You're not having a state," Kronos growled out. "Percy's already offered," Nyx said."He's not king… yet," (pick who you want to say this :) )
"And he's not the one that's the King of Othrys. I am. And I say no. I'll allocate states to those who are the most loyal." When he saw Nyx open her mouth to speak he quickly guessed what she was going to say. "And if you insist on attempting to get into my bed then I'll definitely not give you a state." Nyx pouted. "But that's so unfair! You can't do that." Kronos snorted. "I'll do whatever I want," he said smugly. Nyx took a step towards Kronos. "I'm sure I can make you change your mind," she said smoothly.*Cue the gagging noises*
"Nyx is pretty, but I ship this pairing, and don't want any other pairing," Drew said and others nodded in agreement.
Kronos took a big step away from her. "And I'm sure you'll only make me sick if you continue." Percy smothered his laughter. "Sorry, Nyx," he said unapologetically. Nyx sighed. "It was worth a shot.""No, it really wasn't," Kronos said.
"No, it really wasn't," Kronos disagreed. "I'll wait," Nyx promised. "Eventually you'll accept my offer." Kronos shook his head. "Not as long as I have incentive to not." Nyx perked up. "So there's a chance?" "Definitely not," Kronos responded, looking like he was debating the pros and cons of cutting the Primordial's head off. "So you get a state," Percy said, "and you get to live. Good deal, right?" "Not perfect," Nyx decided. "Definitely not perfect." "I am not going to have sex with you!" Kronos exclaimed. "No chance." Percy ignored him, keeping his attention on Nyx. "You're gonna be helping us then?" Nyx rolled her eyes. "I would have anyway. I've got several billion years to get back at my consort for." Percy nodded. "Cysgodol right?" Nyx grimaced. "Unfortunately." "Nyx, you may get a state. However, at the rate you're going it's a definite no. Stop it before I actually decide to kill you," Kronos said, turning away. Percy briefly met Gaea's eyes with his own gaze and saw the raw, unrestrained fury directed at him. Percy knew in that instant that Gaea had figured it out, and he glared at her. He knew she'd now try to kill him, because he was in the way of her plans. Percy just grinned and flipped her the middle finger, turning to follow Kronos. The Titan slowed down slightly until Percy was beside him, and Percy knew that Kronos had seen what Percy had realised, and he'd probably figured it out long before Percy did. The throne room doors shut and Kronos immediately hissed in pain, stopping and leaning against the wall.Fangirl screams echoed throughout the fans as they realized that Kronos trusted Percy enough to let his whole facade slip when it was just them. The titans and others looked up after realization drawn on them as well.
Maybe Percy will change Kronos, Iapetus thought to himself.
"It's hurting still," Percy stated. Kronos briefly hesitated before nodding slightly. "Yes," he grimaced. "And Gaea knows, doesn't she? You know, about us?" "If she doesn't then she definitely suspects it," Kronos said. "It's not surprising, really. She did always know me well." "She's going to try to kill me," Percy muttered, not feeling that upset. He'd had many immortals try to kill him before.Yet their he was, Ares growled in his thoughts, plans of torture ran through his mind, and when gold eyes met his he shivered.
Percy had already shown him what happened to him and he didn't want to go down memory lane. Because he may be a god, but everyone had their breaking point, and Percy had already reached his, even if he hadn't noticed it. In the book he still had thoughts of a mortal, but living in Tartarus for that many years…. It'd change anyone.
Kronos' eyes flashed with pure undiluted rage. "She wouldn't dare," he hissed. "I'll kill her before she does." Percy was momentarily surprised at the conviction in Kronos' voice, and then he grinned. "I didn't know you care about me so much," he said, mockingly putting his hand over his heart. I'm touched, gramps. Really. I'm touched.""And i was trying so fucking hard on not thinking that Percy was in a relationship with his grandpa, fucking hate how immortals dont really have dna. Makes relationships complicated." Annabeth sighed and mournfully gazed at the seaweed brain she had fallen in love with.
Kronos scowled at him. "Don't call me that." "Would you prefer that I called you Lover Boy?" Percy asked sarcastically. "Or Firefly? Monster? Playboy?"*Cue the fangirls/boys awing as Percy gives his BF his first nickname*
Kronos' eyes narrowed. "You wouldn't dare," he hissed, clenching his jaw as he pushed himself away from the wall. Percy raised an eyebrow. "I think we both know I would," he said, taking a step back as he spread his arms out. Kronos grimaced. "Damn it, Jackson," he growled. Percy just smiled. "You're gonna be taking it easy for a while until you heal completely," he said firmly. "And don't even dare to think of arguing with me." Kronos glared at him. "I'm sure I can take you down even in this state."*Aphrodite's imagination*
Kronos glared at Percy as he listed off a couple more nicknames, before deciding on one and taunted Kronos.
Golden eyes narrowed on him in mock anger before tackling him, and flashing to their room.
Kissing his mouth, hands roaming the strong jaw, gazing into hypnotic ocean blue eyes. His smaller lover moaned and arched his neck and back as Kronos cupped his ass.
"What happened to taking me down?" Percy mocked eyebrow raising.
Chuckling darkly Kronos nipped his jaw and dropped Percy's weight.
"You're not ready for me yet," he said and opened the closet door, snatching two shirts and tossing one to Percy.
"Get dressed, we'll nap then leave," Kronos said and watched as Percy nodded, slipping on his shirt that stopped at mid thigh.
*Aphrodite's thoughts/imagination end*
"And I'm sure that counts as strenuous exercise," Percy grinned. "Damn you to Tartarus, Perseus," Kronos growled. Percy shook his head and took the opportunity to support Kronos, practically forcing the Titan to put a hand over his shoulder. Despite Kronos' initial resistance, he seemed pretty happy to let Percy take all his weight and nearly drag them down to the ground. Percy grunted, only just managing to keep them up. He was sure he wouldn't have been able to support Kronos like that a week ago. It was another sign of his growing strength.His dying humanity.
Kronos nearly collapsed onto his side of the bed, barely having the sense of mind to flash Backbiter onto the desk and the covers on top of him. "I'm not going to be sleeping," he said, his voice muffled by the bed below him. Percy snorted. "Yeah, right. You're nearly asleep already, despite it being noon." But then again, the Titan had nearly died during the night. Maybe he deserved the rest. Percy sighed, hesitating between going down to talk to Luke and stay there with Kronos. His decision was made for him when he realised that Kronos had fallen asleep, and Percy smiled. He slipped his top off and lay on the bed, for some reason suddenly feeling very tired. Maybe the healing had taken more out of him than he'd thought it would. Luke wouldn't mind if he turned in early, was the last thought Percy had before he felt himself falling asleep beside Kronos and slipped into the realm of Morpheus.Percy closed the book and silence issued on the almost normal chapter, no torture, except for Kronos having being flirted on by the deities he detested.
"Shit, I never realized that even those fucking Titans had normal lives like us. That seemed like something that might happen to any of us." Mason said quietly.
A/N: Soooo…. I finished this chapter last night, went to bed and forgot to post it, and when I opened my docs this morning I couldn't find it! So I went and had to retype the chapter :( turns out my cousin who is 6 decided to go on it and fiddle around :(
Sorry for the delay
~Goodygoodi
~JiO