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"Hello." – Normal talking
"Hello." – Ichigo's thoughts.
"Hello." – Zanpakutō speaking
"Hello." – Zanpakutō thoughts.
"Outside interference," Ichigo said. Ichigo looked at an empty wall of the temple. Everyone looked at the empty wall in confusion. "Someone wrote the story and quickly founded out that the characters weren't following the story. So, the writers tried to force the characters to follow the story." All the Olympians figured out who Ichigo was referring to. Slowly the air around the empty wall of the temple began to ripple to reveal the 'outside interference'.
"You," Zeus said. The ripple revealed three ancient women with silver hair and bony arms. They wear cotton dresses and have their hair tied back in a white bandanna. They glared at Ichigo.
"You have interfered with matters that don't pertain to you." They said in a monotone voice in unison. Ichigo laughed at them. Everyone stared at Ichigo.
"So what? The Titans are dead, and the Olympians won the war." Ichigo replied. The fates pointed at Luke and Ethan.
"These two are destined to die." Ichigo grabbed them and moved them behind him.
"So, you are going to kill them right now." Ichigo challenged. Everyone stood there in shock. There never been someone who openly defied the Fates like this. The Fates looked at Ethan and Luke.
"Your mere presence disrupts the balance," they said. Ichigo turned to Luke and Ethan.
"They are wrong," Ichigo objected. "They are upset that their little story didn't end exactly how they wanted to.
"But the balance," Ethan began.
"Will continue to fluctuate," someone said. Ethan turned to see a woman with short, curly black hair and golden eyes. She's wearing a red jacket, black jeans, and boots.
"M-mother," Ethan said as he went to hug his mother. The woman accepted the hug from her son. She turned to Ichigo.
"I saw what you did to save my son. Thank you." She said.
"No problem." Ichigo turned back at the Fates.
"Leave. None of us wish to see you." Ichigo said.
"We will leave but know this, all bows to Fate." They said before disappearing. Annabeth's knees finally gave out. Percy quickly caught her before she fell, but she cried out in pain.
"Percy that's her broken arm," Thalia said.
"Oh gods," Percy said. "Annabeth, I'm sorry."
"It's all right," she said as she passed out in his arms.
"She needs help!" Percy yelled. "I've got this." Apollo stepped forward. His fiery armor was so bright that Percy had a hard to look at, and his matching Ray-Bans and perfect smile made him look like a male model for battle gear. "God of medicine, at your service." He passed his hand over Annabeth's face and spoke an incantation. Immediately the bruises faded. Her cuts and scars disappeared. Her arm straightened, and she sighed in her sleep. Apollo grinned. "She'll be fine in a few minutes." He said.
The next few hours were a blur. Both Luke and Ethan allowed themselves to be chained and sat with Hestia and Nemesis by the hearth. The Olympians began to repair Olympus. Those with medical knowledge helped care for the wounded, and once the sky bridge re-formed, they were greeted their allies who had survived the attack.
Nico di Angelo came into Olympus and was greeted with a hero's welcome, his father right behind him. The god of the dead looked stunned when his relatives clapped him on the back. Hades noticed Ichigo. They gave each other a quick nod; acknowledging each other's presence and the impending private meeting.
Clarisse marched in, still shivering from her time in the ice block, and Ares bellowed, "There's my girl!" The god of war ruffled her hair and pounded her on the back, calling her the best warrior he'd ever seen. "That drákōn-slaying? THAT'S what I'm talking about!" She looked pretty overwhelmed. All she could do was nod and blink like she was afraid he'd start hitting her, but eventually, she began to smile. Poseidon and his army marched into Olympus. Many of them nodded at Ichigo, remembering who was helped saved their city. Ichigo noticed a big giant with so many arms standing far back. The giant noticed Ichigo and waved at him with two hands. Ichigo replied with a nod.
"Ichigo to Akasha, Gilgamesh, or Medea," Ichigo said through the peerage link.
"About time," Gilgamesh said.
"We just landed in New York City," Akasha said.
"Ok then. Go to the Empire State Building. If anyone tries to stop you, let them know you are friends with me."
Poseidon looked at Percy. "Well done, my son. And Percy—" His face turned stern. He wagged his finger at him. "I even forgive you for sitting on my throne. You have saved Olympus!" He held out his arms and hugged him. From the corner of his eye, he could see Akasha, Gilgamesh and Medea just arrived at Mount Olympus. He could see Medea cast a few spells to obscure her face.
"POSEIDON!" a voice roared. Zeus had taken his throne. All the other Olympians, even Hades, sat in their respective throne. Nico sat cross-legged on the ground at his dad's feet. "Well, Poseidon?" Zeus grumbled. "Are you too proud to join us in council, my brother?"
"I would be honored, Lord Zeus." Poseidon strode over to his fishing seat, and the Olympian Council convened. Ichigo, Percy, Annabeth, Thalia, and Grover volunteer sat with Luke and Ethan, who was still chained.
Zeus began a long speech about the bravery of the gods, the heroic sacrifice of many demigods that fall during the long battle, and the Greater Good of Olympus. Both Luke and Ethan felt guilty when they remembered all the demigods that died in the war. Ichigo placed a reassuring hand on Ethan while Annabeth did the same for Luke.
"Which leaves us," Zeus said, "only the matter of thanking our young demigod heroes, who defended Olympus so well—even if there are a few dents in my throne."
Thalia was first to be called forward, likely because she was his daughter. "You have done well, my lieutenant." Artemis began. "You have made me proud, and all those Hunters who perished in my service will never be forgotten. They will achieve Elysium, I am sure." She glared pointedly at Hades.
"Probably." He shrugged. Artemis glared at him some more.
"Okay," Hades grumbled. "I'll streamline their application process." Thalia beamed with pride.
"Thank you, my lady." She bowed to the gods, even Hades, and then limped over to stand by Artemis's side.
"Grover Underwood of the satyrs!" Dionysus called. Grover came forward nervously. "Oh, stop chewing your shirt," Dionysus chided. "Honestly, I'm not going to blast you. For your bravery and sacrifice, blah, blah, blah, and since we have an unfortunate vacancy, the gods have seen fit to name you a member of the Council of Cloven Elders." Grover collapsed on the spot. "Oh, wonderful," Dionysus sighed, as several naiads came forward to help Grover. "Well, when he wakes up, someone tell him that he will no longer be an outcast and that all satyrs, naiads, and other spirits of nature will henceforth treat him as a lord of the Wild, with all rights, privileges, and honors, blah, blah, blah. Now please, drag him off before he wakes up and starts groveling."
"FOOOOOD," Grover moaned as the nature spirits carried him away.
"Annabeth Chase, my own daughter." Annabeth nervously stood up and walked forward and knelt at her mother's feet. Athena smiled. "You, my daughter, have exceeded all expectations. You have used your wits, your strength, and your courage to defend this city, and our seat of power. It has come to our attention that Olympus is . . . well, trashed. The Titan lord did much damage that will have to be repaired. We could rebuild it by using magic, of course, and make it just as it was. But the gods feel that the city could be improved. We will take this as an opportunity. And you, my daughter, will design these improvements." Annabeth looked up, stunned.
"My . . . my lady?" Athena smiled wryly.
"You are an architect, are you not? You have studied the techniques of Daedalus himself. Who better to redesign Olympus and make it a monument that will last for another eon?"
"You mean… I can design whatever I want?"
"As your heart desires," the goddess said. "Make us a city for the ages."
"As long as you have plenty of statues of me," Apollo added.
"And me," Aphrodite agreed.
"Hey, and me!" Ares said. "Big statues with huge wicked swords and—"
"All right!" Athena interrupted. "She gets the point. Rise, my daughter, official architect of Olympus." Annabeth rose in a trance and walked back toward me. "Way to go," I told her, grinning. For once she was at a loss for words. "I'll . . . I'll have to start planning . . . Drafting paper, and, um, pencils—"
"PERCY JACKSON!" Poseidon announced. His name echoed around the chamber. All the side chatter died down. The room was silent except for the crackle of the hearth fire. Everyone's eyes were on him—all the gods, the demigods, the Cyclopes, the spirits. Percy stood up and walked into the middle of the throne room. Hestia smiled at he reassuringly. She was in the form of a girl now, and she seemed happy and content to be sitting by her fire again. First, he bowed to Zeus. Then he knelt at his father's feet. "Rise, my son," Poseidon said. Percy stood uneasily. "A great hero must be rewarded," Poseidon said. "Is there anyone here who would deny that my son is deserving?" None of them protested.
"The Council agrees," Zeus said. "Percy Jackson, you will have one gift from the gods."
"Any gift?" Zeus nodded grimly.
"I know what you will ask. The greatest gift of all. Yes, if you want it, it shall be yours. The gods have not bestowed this gift on a mortal hero in many centuries, but, Perseus Jackson—if you wish it—you shall be made a god. Immortal. Undying. You shall serve as your father's lieutenant for all time." Percy stood there stunned by Zeus's works.
"Um . . . a god?" Zeus rolled his eyes.
"A dimwitted god. But yes. With the consensus of the entire Council, I can make you immortal. Then I will have to put up with you forever."
"Hmm," Ares mused.
"That means I can smash him to a pulp as often as I want, and he'll just keep coming back for more. I like this idea."
"I approve as well," Athena said, though she was looking at Annabeth.
"No," Percy said. The Council was silent. The gods frowned at each other like they must have misheard.
"No?" Zeus said. "You are . . . turning down our generous gift?" There was a dangerous edge to his voice, like a thunderstorm about to erupt.
"I'm honored and everything," Percy started. "Don't get me wrong. It's just . . . I've got a lot of life left to live. I'd hate to peak in my sophomore year." The gods were glaring at me, but Annabeth had her hands over her mouth. Her eyes were shining.
"I do want a gift, though," Percy said. "Do you promise to grant my wish?" Zeus thought about this.
"If it is within our power."
"It is," Percy said. "And it's not even difficult. But I need your promise on the River Styx." "What?" Dionysus cried. "You don't trust us?"
"Someone once told me," Percy looked at Hades, "you should always get a solemn oath." Hades shrugged.
"Guilty."
"Very well!" Zeus growled. "In the name of the Council, we swear by the River Styx to grant your reasonable request as long as it is within our power." The other gods muttered assent. Thunder boomed, shaking the throne room. The deal was made.
"From now on, I want to you properly recognize the children of the gods," Percy said. "All the children . . . of all the gods." The Olympians shifted uncomfortably. "Kronos couldn't have risen if it hadn't been for a lot of demigods who felt abandoned by their parents," Percy continued. "They felt angry, resentful, and unloved, and they had a good reason." Zeus's royal nostrils flared.
"You dare accuse—"
"He's right," Ethan said as he stood up. "I joined Kronos as an attempt to earn the 'minor' gods their place at Camp Half-Blood, where their children are respected and not seen as outcasts. I fought for the future children of the 'minor' gods don't have to suffer what I went through." Percy nodded at Ethan who sat back down.
"No more undetermined children," Percy resume. "I want you to promise to claim your children—all your demigod children—by the time they turn thirteen. They won't be left out in the world on their own at the mercy of monsters. I want them claimed and brought to camp so they can be trained right and survive."
"Now, wait just a moment," Apollo said, but Percy ignored him.
"And the minor gods," Percy said. "Nemesis, Hecate, Morpheus, Janus, Hebe-—they all deserve a general amnesty and a place at Camp Half-Blood. Their children shouldn't be ignored. Calypso and the other peaceful Titan should be pardoned too. And Hades—"
"Are you calling me a minor god?" Hades bellowed.
"No, my lord," Percy said quickly. "But your children should not be left out. They should have a cabin at camp. Nico has proven that. No unclaimed demigods will be crammed into the Hermes cabin anymore, wondering who their parents are. They'll have their own cabins, for all the gods. And no more pact of the Big Three. That didn't work anyway. You've got to stop trying to get rid of powerful demigods. We're going to train them and accept them instead. All children of the gods will be welcome and treated with respect. That is my wish." Zeus snorted.
"Is that all?"
"Percy," Poseidon said, "you ask much. You presume much."
"I hold you to your oath," Percy said. "All of you." Percy got a lot of steely looks. Strangely, it was Athena who spoke up:
"The boy is correct. We have been unwise to ignore our children. It proved a strategic weakness in this war and almost caused our destruction. Percy Jackson, I have had my doubts about you, but perhaps"—she glanced at Annabeth and then spoke as if the words had a sour taste, "perhaps I was mistaken. I move that we accept the boy's plan."
"Humph," Zeus said. "Being told what to do by a mere child. But I suppose . . ."
"All in favor," Hermes said. All the gods raised their hands.
"Thanks," Percy said as he sat down.
"Luke Castellan and Ethan Nakamura," Zeus said. Both stood up and walked to the middle of the throne room. They bowed to the gods. "Both of you are traitors of Olympus, who fought and killed many of your fellow Demigods. How do you plead?"
"We both plead guilty," Luke said. Both Ethan and Luke stood tall ready to accept their crime. Ichigo stood up.
"Despite being guilty, I request that the Olympians be lenient on them," Ichigo said. "Both Luke and Ethan betrayed the god not out of the desire for world domination. They betrayed the Olympians to bring change. They felt that the Olympians didn't care for the children. Both lived in the Hermes Cabin where they experience this feeling. They have seen other children who experience this same feeling." Ichigo looked at Percy. "Percy's wish was the thing that they wanted. With the Olympians sworn to carry out those acts, they are willing to face their crimes with a smile." Ichigo sat back down. Zeus looked at his fellow Olympians.
"We shall take a brief recess to deliberate," Zeus said. All the Olympians were enshrouded by a wall of divine energy; preventing anyone from seeing what was going on from the other side. No one could see or hear anything from them. Luke and Ethan turned to Ichigo.
"Why did you speak up?" Luke asked. Many demigods looked at Ichigo, curious as well.
"I did it because it is the truth. Only a few people knew why both of you joined Kronos. Many people believed you did it for power. When reality you joined Kronos to help the unrepresented." The divine barrier began to lower itself. Everyone quickly took their seats.
"After careful deliberation," Zeus began. "We decided to forgo the normal punishment for traitors." Zeus began. "Luke Castellan and Ethan Nakamura will be sentenced to 10 years at Camp Half-Blood. Both of you will become Staff Members there." Zeus said. Everyone was shocked at the punishment. Luke and Ethan turned to Ichigo.
"Thank you." They said. Ichigo nodded his head.
"It's the least I can do," Ichigo replied. Zeus stood up.
"Ichigo Kurosaki, please come forwards," Ichigo stood up and walked stood up and walked to the middle of the throne room. Unlike the other, Ichigo didn't bow to the Olympians. The very act shocked the minor gods and demigods. Zeus ignored Ichigo's action and continued. "Ichigo Kurosaki, the price for your assistance in defeating Typhon was that each Olympian present at the battle owes you a debt." Zeus began. All the demigods there, who didn't see Ichigo battle Hyperion, looked at Ichigo in further shock. "So, Ichigo Kurosaki, name your price."
"I wish to receive a part of your authority from each of you that was at the battle," Ichigo said.
"The Olympians that were at the battle were Hera, Hermes, Ares, Dionysus, Hephaestus, Athena, Apollo, Artemis, Aphrodite, and I," Zeus said.
"Please, as if we need your help." Ares started.
"Oh really?" Ichigo said. "I pretty sure you were there when Typhon walked off Zeus's attacks. Are you able to do that?" Ares growled as he stood up.
"Ares," Zeus said.
"I had enough!" Ares yelled. "I challenge you to a one on one duel."
"Very well then, I accept," Ichigo replied. "What do you want?"
"I want that power. The power to defy the Fates." Ares growled.
"Very well then. In that case, if I defeat you then I can claim your authority over War." Ichigo replied.
"Deal!" Ares recklessly said. Zeus sighed. A wave of divine energy appeared in front of the demigods. The divine energy transformed into a clear wall; protecting the demigods from the battle. Ares began to transform. Ares is now 6 feet tall, the same height as Ichigo. He is now dressed in a golden war helmet and armor. In his right hand was s spear while his left hand was a golden shield. Clarisse and her cabin cheered for their father. Ichigo calmly shifted into his Shinigami form. Ichigo didn't summon a weapon. Everyone could feel the aura of hate and rage flow from Ares. Ichigo easily resisted the aura.
"Come at me dog," Ichigo said.
"Don't underestimate me!" He roared as he ran towards Ichigo. He used his spear to send quick and precise thrusts at Ichigo. Ichigo easily dodged the attack by taking a step back and swerving side to side. Everyone could tell that Ares continued to get angrier every second. "Stand still you Jap!" Ares roared in anger. Ichigo finally went to the offensive. He lunged towards Ares. Ares wasn't expecting it. Ichigo used his shock to his advantage. He grabs the spear and sidekick Ares in the gut. Ares was forced to let go of his spear as he was sent flying. He crashed into the barrier. Ichigo pointed the spear down and slammed it into the ground, embedding the spear into the marble floor. Ichigo turned to Ares who stood back up.
"I will kill you!" Ares roared as he threw his shield at Ichigo, like a discus. The golden shield lit itself on fire as it soared towards Ichigo. Ichigo moved to the side. The shield crashed into the embedded spear; letting out a loud clink.
"Grr," Ares growled. He sent a wave of fire at Ichigo. Ichigo activated Schrift T: The Taiyō; absorbing the wave of fire. Ichigo could feel himself getting stronger.
"Is that it?" Ichigo asked. "To think the God of Battlelust and Rage would be this weak and pathetic." Ichigo criticized.
"You want to see the rage!" Ares yelled as his body began to glow red. Behind Ichigo, Ares spear and shield glowed red as well. "I'll show you the RAGE!" Ares yelled. Ares spear and shield, still glowing red, shot towards Ares. He was engulfed in blinding red energy. The energy died down. Ares's helmet and armor are gone. Ares's hair and eyes are on fire. He is now topless, revealing his heavily scarred, tanned, muscular body.
"RAH!" Ares yelled as he charged towards Ichigo. He began to attack him with his entire body with absolute ferocity. Ichigo blocked Ares attacks, which infuriated him even more.
All the other gods sat in their thrones.
"To think he would be able to force Ares to go Primal," Aphrodite said.
"Primal?" Zeus asked.
"Yes, Lord Zeus. Ares named this state as his Primal State. He reabsorbs all of his diverted Divinity and push all of that energy into his body, further augmenting his physical abilities.
"And you named it Primal because," Athena questioned. Aphrodite blushed.
"Ares realized that he couldn't keep up with me in bed, so he accidentally created Primal as an attempt to keep up with me," Aphrodite admitted.
"Wouldn't him entering his divine form work as well?" Athena asked.
"No. In his divine form, he doesn't have his big 'tool'." Aphrodite said. Suddenly something hit the divine barrier. They turned to see it was Ichigo who slammed into the barrier.
"So, this dog can bite back," Ichigo said. He vanished his Shihakushō. He is now topless, revealing his scared, lightly tanned, muscular body. Everyone couldn't help but stare at the large circle scar on his chest. Reiatsu began to gather around Ichigo.
"Shunkō," Ichigo said. His reiatsu exploded around him; circled around his body. Ichigo lunged at Ares and began his assault. Ichigo was way faster than Ares.
"Grrr," Ares growled as he was forced to take the hits. "RAH!" Ares yelled as he surprised Ichigo with a fiery headbutt. Ichigo was briefly stunned by the headbutt. "RAH!" Ares yelled as he began to attack Ichigo.
"Taeru Shunkō [Enduring Flash War Cry]," Ichigo said. His reiatsu began to take a light brown color. It coiled around Ichigo's body as if it became armor. Ares, unaware of the change to Ichigo's body, continued to recklessly attack Ichigo. Ichigo stood there with his arms up, enduring all of Ares's attacks. Everyone looked to see Primal Ares's attacks were slowing down and weakening. Ichigo stood in the same spot.
"Is this it Ares?" Ichigo asked. Primal Ares was exhausted. His entire body was sore. The only thing he could do was glare at Ichigo with absolute hatred. Ichigo raised his right hand. Everyone noticed the reiatsu around Ichigo became dark brown, almost black.
"Yoshin [Aftershock]!" Ichigo yelled as he punched Ares in the chest. The punch sent Primal Ares flying. He broke through the Temple wall and continued to fly out of Olympus. The dark brown reiatsu returned to light brown.
"Um… anyone have any idea how far Ares is flying right now?" Ichigo asked.
"Hm…" Zeus closed his eyes. Suddenly Zeus's eyes widen. He turned to the other side of the temple. Ares crashed into the temple and he slammed into Zeus, who was in his giant form, in the gut.
"Gha." Zeus gasped in pain. Primal Ares returned to normal as he fell onto the floor. Everyone could see Ares was bleeding everywhere. Zeus had a bruise in the shape of Ares's body on his stomach.
"Ares!" Aphrodite shouted, concerned for her lover. Apollo stood up and ran to Ares and began to heal him.
"Wow, that's a lot of damage," Apollo said as he pulled out a goblet and force-feed the contents to Ares.
"How bad?" Athena asked.
"All of his bones are broken, a lot of internal bleeding, he doesn't have much energy in him in general," Apollo reported.
"Dam, what was that?" Ares asked as he struggled to stand up.
"That was the unique power of Taeru Shunkō," Ichigo said. "Taeru Shunkō decreases my speed and agility. In return, it gives me extremely high defense and endurance. It also can absorb all the kinetic energy from attacks and release all that collected kinetic energy in one strike." Ichigo explained.
"That explained why all my attack didn't do jack shit," Ares said. Ichigo nodded his head.
"Anyone else wishes to test their strength against me?" Ichigo asked. None of the Olympians volunteered.
"Who wishes to start?" Zeus asked. Apollo helped Ares returned to his throne to help accelerate his recovery. Apollo resumed healing Ares.
"I guess I will," Hephaestus said as he paused tinkering with a gadget. "I am the God of Fire, Forge, Volcanoes, Metalwork, and Technology. I doubt you would want anything from me."
"Hm… too many things to choose." Ichigo said.
"Don't lie," Hephaestus said. "Not many would want my blessing."
"I swear I am not lying," Ichigo admitted.
"He's not lying!" Apollo hollered as he finished healing Ares. He walked over to Zeus and began to heal the fractured ribs, internal bleeding, and the bruise on his stomach.
"Each of those authorities helps you do what you are best at, creating things," Ichigo said. "I will go with Technology," Ichigo said.
"Why?" Hephaestus asked, curious why a warrior like Ichigo would choose Technology over Fire or Volcanoes.
"Technology is the key to the future. Technology will continue to evolve. Even now, technology is evolving further beyond our understanding. "
"Spoken like one of my kids," Hephaestus said. "I, Hephaestus the God of Fire, Forge, Volcanoes, Metalwork, and Technology, shall grant Ichigo Kurosaki shared jurisdiction over Technology and Metalwork," Hephaestus said. Ichigo quickly summoned a blank schrift. Red and silver energy flowed out of Hephaestus. It entered the blank schrift. The schrift gained a few streaks of red and silver.
"Wait shared jurisdiction?" Athena questioned.
"I feel he would surely appreciate the gift," Hephaestus replied.
"Who is next?" Ichigo asked. Hera turned to Ichigo.
"I doubt you want anything from me but, I am the Goddess of Motherhood, Marriage, Family, And Women."
"Hm…" Ichigo thought.
"Ichigo, ask her about Argus," Medea asked.
"How did you create Argus?" Ichigo asked. Hera cracked a small smile.
"Someone knows their Greek Mythology," Hera said. "Argus is a powerful giant that I created."
"Could you bestow me with that ability, to create giants?" Ichigo asked.
"I cannot consent to give you the ability to create life," Hera started. "But I can consent to you to create golems."
"I'll accept that," Ichigo said as he summoned a schrift. "Please cast the blessing to this," Ichigo said.
"Very well," Hera said. "I, Hera the Goddess of Motherhood, Marriage, Family, And Women, grant Ichigo Kurosaki, the ability and knowledge to create golems." Light brown energy flowed from Hera to the schrift. The schrift gained a few streaks of light brown; joining the red and silver.
"Who is next?" Ichigo asked.
"I'll go," Apollo said. "I'm the God of Light, Music, Poetry, Truth, Prophecy, Plague, Oracles, Knowledge, and Medicine," Apollo said.
"Which one of these authorities would be best suited in combat?"
"Medicine would be an important one since you can use your energy to create the necessary medicine if you know the sickness or increase the power of medicine/healing techniques."
"As the God of Music, what do you do with that?" Ichigo asked.
"Nothing besides a Musical Aptitude," Apollo admitted.
"Yhwach, do you think you can evolve that authority to be more combative and supportive?"
"What do have in mind?" Yhwach asked.
"Maybe manipulate soundwaves for offensive and defensive purposes," Ichigo said. Yhwach nodded his head.
"Anything else?"
"Depending on the song that is played, it could buff allies or debuff enemies."
"That sounds interesting especially since there are psychological studies that correlate music effects on people."
"I will take your authority over Music," Ichigo said.
"Sure," Apollo said. Ichigo pointed the schrift over to Apollo. "I, Apollo the God of Light, Music, Poetry, Truth, Prophecy, Plague, Oracles, Knowledge and Medicine, shall grant Ichigo Kurosaki shared jurisdiction over Music," Apollo said. Orange-yellow energy glowed from Apollo into the schrift. The schrift gained a few streaks of orange yellow, joining light brown and the red and silver.
"I'll go next," Artemis said. "I am the Goddess of the Hunt, Archery, Wilderness, Forests, the Moon, Radiance, Maidenhood, And Childbirth."
"I wish to receive a blessing for the Moon." Ichigo quickly answered.
"Why?" Artemis asked.
"Because of my soul," Ichigo said. "My primary weapon's name is Zangetsu." Artemis's eyes widen as understood Zangetsu's origin.
"Very well," Artemis said. "I, Artemis the Goddess of the Hunt, Archery, Wilderness, Forests, the Moon, Radiance, Maidenhood, And Childbirth, shall grant Ichigo Kurosaki shared jurisdiction over Moon," Artemis said. Silver energy glowed from Artemis into the schrift. The schrift absorbed the energy.
"I'll go next," Athena said. "I am the Goddess of Wisdom, Civilization, Mathematics, Strategy, War, City Defense, Crafts, the Arts, and Skill."
"How do you two distinguish between War?" Ichigo asked.
"In many conflicts, Ares was more offense-minded while I am more defensive," Athena said.
"I see… then Defensive Warfare and maybe City Defense if possible."
"Hm…Sure." Athena said. I, Athena the Goddess of Wisdom, Civilization, Mathematics, Strategy, War, City Defense, Crafts, the Arts, and Skill, shall grant Ichigo Kurosaki my blessing for Defensive Warfare and City Defense." Light red and white energy flowed from Athena and entered the schrift. The schrift gained a few streaks of lighter red and white, joining the orange-yellow, light brown, and the red and silver.
"I'll go next," Ares said.
"Are you sure? You took a major beating and exhausted all the divine energy in you." Ichigo said.
"I am. You defeated me fair and square." Ares said. "I, Ares, the God of War, shall grant Ichigo Kurosaki shared jurisdiction over War." Crimson energy flowed from Ares and entered the schrift.
"I guess I'll go next," Dionysus said as he sipped his diet coke. "I'm the Greek god of Grape-Harvest, Wine, Madness, Parties, Religious ecstasy, and Theater," Dionysus said.
"I guess Madness," Ichigo said.
"Sure," Dionysus said with a shrug. "I, Dionysus, the God of Grape-Harvest, Wine, Madness, Parties, Religious ecstasy, and Theater, shall grant Ichigo Kurosaki shared jurisdiction over Madness." Violet energy flowed from Dionysus and entered the schrift.
"I'll go next," Aphrodite said.
"Thank you, Aphrodite, for the offer but I have something else I want from you," Ichigo said.
"Oh?" Aphrodite said with a seductive look.
"Nope, not that," Ichigo said. He turned around. "Part of the sea!" Ichigo commanded. All the demigods quickly parted as Medea, still covered in her robes, walked up. Medea soon stood beside Ichigo. "Aphrodite come down here," Ichigo said. Aphrodite shrank down to be slightly taller than Medea. She walked over to Ichigo, seductively shaking her hips. "To pay off your debt, you will become her servant," Ichigo said.
"What?" Aphrodite yelled.
"You will," Medea said. "To pay off the mind control you placed on me!" Medea yelled as she pulled off her cloak. All the Gods recognized her.
"M-Medea," Aphrodite said in shock.
"Ya, I'm back bitch!" Medea shouted. She grabbed Aphrodite. "I'm back for revenge for what you did bitch!" Medea began to fight Aphrodite. Aphrodite struggled against Medea.
"Um… I'm all for a good catfight but should we stop them?" Hermes asked.
"I believe that will be a suitable punishment for Aphrodite," Hera said; partially feeling guilt for what happened to Medea.
"What!" Aphrodite shouted.
"I think this will teach Aphrodite some important lessons," Athena said. Artemis nodded her head.
"I am in favor of it," Hephaestus said. Aphrodite looked at the other gods for help.
"I am also in favor of it," Poseidon said. Zeus turned to Poseidon.
"So do I," Zeus said.
"I'm for it," Hades said as he glared at Aphrodite. Aphrodite turned to Apollo, Hermes and, Dionysus for help.
"I am a-" Apollo started. Suddenly a silver arrow barely missed Apollo's head. He turned to see Artemis whistling while looking away, appearing innocent. "I am for her punishment." Apollo corrected, nervously looking at Artemis who cracked a smile. Aphrodite turned to Hermes and, Dionysus for help.
"Go punish her," Hermes said, slightly looking at Zeus and Ichigo.
"Sure," Dionysus said.
"So, it has been spoken. Until Medea passes away, Aphrodite the Goddess of Beauty, Love, Desire, Passion, Sexuality, Pleasure, and Fertility, will be Medea's, the Princess of Colchis, servant." Zeus proclaimed.
"I got just the thing," Hephaestus said as a golden collar appeared in his hand. He threw the collar at Aphrodite's neck. The golden collar opened up and wrapped itself around her neck.
A golden chain shot out of her collar and into Medea's hand. Aphrodite shuttered as she felt severely weakened. "This golden collar prevents Aphrodite from using any of her powers. It also shoots shocks her with crimson electricity if she disobeys your orders."
"Thank you, Lord Hephaestus," Medea said as she bowed to him. She noticed that the golden collar had a blank nameplate. "Your new name is Bitch." Medea proclaimed. The word Bitch was written on the nameplate.
"Thank you, Ichigo and the Olympians." Medea thanked. She kissed Ichigo on the cheek and walked away. Bitch walked behind her. Medea stopped. She turned to Bitch.
"Crawl on all four Bitch," Medea ordered. Bitch refused. Suddenly Bitch was shocked by crimson electricity.
"AHHHHHHAHHHH!" She screamed in pain.
"Get on your knees Bitch!" Medea ordered. Bitch got on her knees. Suddenly the crimson electricity stopped. Medea and Bitch walked away from them. All the demigods stared at the two as they walked away.
"Ichigo, we'll find a hotel room to use as our base," Akasha said.
"Very well," Ichigo replied. Akasha and Gilgamesh followed Medea out of the temple.
"I'll go next," Hermes said, getting everyone's attention again. "I am the God of Roads, Travel, Loads, Gymnasiums, Athletes, Diplomacy, Orators, Thieves, Commerce, Trade, and Invention," Hermes said. "For keeping your promise to me about Luke, you can choose two authorities to share with me."
"Two authorities!?" Zeus yelled. Hermes turned to Zeus.
"Is there a problem Lord Zeus?" He asked. Zeus didn't reply.
"I choose Travel and Thieves," Ichigo said.
"Very well," Hermes said. "I, Hermes, the God of Roads, Travel, Loads, Gymnasiums, Athletes, Diplomacy, Orators, Thieves, Commerce, Trade, and Invention shall grant Ichigo Kurosaki shared jurisdiction over Travel and Thieves." Gray's energy flowed from Hermes to the schrift.
"I'll go," Poseidon said.
"Wait, brother," Zeus said. "You weren't apart of the deal." Poseidon nodded his head.
"Indeed, I wasn't," Poseidon said. "However, I swore an oath to him saving Atlantis from Oceanus. Thought I am not bounded by your oath, I am bound by my own debt." Poseidon explained. He turned to Ichigo. "I am Poseidon, God of the Sea, Storms, Earthquakes, Droughts, Floods, and Horses for your actions to save Atlantic, you can choose any of two of my authorities to share with me," Poseidon said. All the other gods looked at Poseidon as if he was crazy.
"Two authorities!?" Zeus yelled.
"Hm…" Ichigo thought.
"I choose the Sea and the Earthquake." Ichigo picked.
"Very well," Poseidon said. "I, Poseidon, God of the Sea, Storms, Earthquakes, Droughts, Floods, and Horses, shall grant Ichigo Kurosaki shared jurisdiction over the Sea and the Earthquake," Poseidon said. Sea green energy flowed from Poseidon and entered the schrift. Ichigo turned to Zeus.
"I am Zeus, God of the Sky, Thunder, Lightning, Kingship, Honor, and Justice," Zeus began. "Which two authorities do you want to share with me?"
"I choose Sky and Lightning," Ichigo said.
"Very well, I, Zeus, God of the Sky, Thunder, Lightning, Kingship, Honor, and Justice shall grant Ichigo Kurosaki shared jurisdiction over the Sky and Lightning." Golden energy flowed from Zeus and entered the schrift. The schrift covered with streaks of different colors, each representing the gift each Olympians gave him. Ichigo sent that schrift to Yhwach.
"With that, the ceremony is over," Zeus said. Suddenly wood nymphs appeared out of nowhere carrying food and drinks for everyone. Everyone began to enjoy themselves. Ichigo noticed Hades was planning to leave.
"I guess its time for our meeting?" Ichigo asked. Hades cracked a small smile.
"Sure," Hades said. He turned to Nico. "Have fun with your friends," Hades said.
"Yes father," Nico replied. Hades wrapped Ichigo in his shadows as they teleported away.
Scene Change: Greek Underworld
Ichigo and Hades appeared in a throne room of some kind.
"Hades, who is this?" Persephone asked. "Is that another stepson?"
"No dear. He is someone who I have business with." Hades said. Persephone glared at Hades.
"May I be with you two for this personal business?" She asked. Hades turned to Ichigo.
"Sure," Ichigo said. "But please keep what you find out a secret from the Olympians," Ichigo replied.
"Very well," Persephone said.
"Give me few moments," Hades said as he began to gather a few items and began to call Charon and Thanatos.
"This palace is beautiful despite the sense of eeriness it gives," Ichigo said.
"Indeed," Persephone said.
"Ichigo, what are you doing here." Ichigo turned to see Franceska and Mila Rose just walked in.
"Hello, ladies." Ichigo greeted.
"It seems you two are done taking care of Cerberus," Persephone said.
"Yes, Lady Persephone."
"Is there a problem with Cerberus?" Ichigo asked.
"Yes, our Cerberus feels really lonely," Persephone said. "Mila Rose and Franceska are one of the few that are strong enough to handle playing with Cerberus."
"What if I told you I have a more permanent solution to your problem."
"How?" They asked. Ichigo smiled. Hades soon reappeared.
"Ah Franceska and Mila Rose," Hades said.
"Lord Hades," Franceska said with a bow. Mila Rose quickly followed after.
"I told Ichigo about our problem with Cerberus," Persephone started. "He said that he has a permanent solution."
"Hm… we'll see about it after our meeting." He said. "Now then, Ichigo, follow me," Hades said. Ichigo and Persephone walked down a set of hallways. They soon arrived in a bedroom with three beds. The headboard was decorated with glowing Greek and Roman writing.
"Hades, what is going on?" Ichigo asked.
"To expedite the meeting process, we will meet by using the mind." Hades started. "This will allow both our Greek self and Roman self to attend the meeting without dealing with the headache."
"I see…"
"It also helps since Charon, Thanatos, and Mors can't physically meet us in my palace," Hades explained.
"So simply lay down and allow the magic to do its job?" Ichigo asked.
"Exactly." Everyone laid down on the beds. The Greek and Roman writing glowed.
Scene Change: Void
Ichigo opened his eyes to see himself sitting at a round table. Ichigo looked to see Hades and Persephone sitting on his right side. To his left was a very pale man with greasy black hair and dressed in a dark suit with a black and platinum striped tie and a tombstone gray shirt. Beside him was a beautiful woman. Her hair was dark and long, floating, and curling down. Her eyes were multicolored but washed out. She wore a dress that billowed around her like smoke (1).
"I am Pluto, and this is my wife, Proserpine," Pluto said.
Next to Persephone was a man with dark skin. He was lean and muscular with a regal face, honey gold eyes, and black hair. He was bare-chested with only a piece of black robes covering his waist. "I am Thanatos." He said.
Besides him were women. She has similar skin, eyes, and hair as Thanatos. She was dressed in black robes that cover most of her body. "I am Mors, Thanatos's Roman counterpart (2)" She said.
The last person was a man. He was tall with chocolate-color skin and bleach-blonde hair, shaved military style. He had on tortoise-shell shades and was dressed in an Italian suit that matched his hair color. A black rose was pinned to his lapel. "The name is Charon."
"For those who don't know me, I am Ichigo Kurosaki, the current Emperor of Hell. Ichigo said as he summoned the Jigoku no Yoroi. "We are here to renew the old contract that the previous Emperor of Hell had with you," Ichigo said.
"Indeed." Hades and Pluto said.
"For us, all the souls in the Fields of Punishment will be sent to Hell," Hades said.
"The previous Emperor of Hell didn't have a way for the sinners to pay for their sins. Do you have a method to take care of this?" Pluto asked.
"I've established a gateway which judges the Sinners and it determines if they paid for their sins," Ichigo said.
"Very well," Hades and Pluto said.
"May I join this meeting?" Someone said. They turned to see someone slowly rise from the shadows.
He stood eight feet tall. He has muscular purple skin and dressed in armor that is decorated with all kinds of creatures. His face is obscured by darkness, only his red gleaming eyes shine from the darkness. "I am Tartarus." He said. All the gods stood up in shock. Tartarus chuckled. "Don't worry my grandchildren… I am not here to fight."
"Hm…what can I do for you?" Ichigo asked as the other gods sat back down.
"I think it's time for the monsters are reminded about my rules," Tartarus said.
"Rules?" The gods asked.
"Indeed," Tartarus said. "Those stupid Fates designed the monsters to attack the mortals, allowing the demigods a chance to feel important. But with the end of the Age of Gods, the Fates haven't adjusted the monster's fate. So, I am forced to step in." Tartarus said. "So, I decreed that all monsters that rest in my domain are only supposed to attack demigods, close family members with the demigods, or if they are attacked first. They are not supposed to attack the mortals who aren't aware of us." Tartarus said.
"I assumed many monsters disregarded that rule," Ichigo said.
"As soon as I fell asleep, the monsters ignored my rule."
"So those monsters that break that rule will be sent to me," Ichigo concluded
"Indeed," Tartarus said. "There is someone else that I want to be removed from my realm." He said.
"Who?" Ichigo asked.
"Peres, the Titian of Destruction. He established a colosseum in my realm. He was able to prevent the inhabitants of the colosseum to feel pain from my domain. He has his minions go out, capture monsters, and imprison them in his colosseum. The captured monsters submit to him in exchange for living in the colosseum." Ichigo nodded his head. "I want his colosseum gone."
"What do I get if I do this for you?" Ichigo asked. Tartarus chuckle.
"I will grant you a reward upon completion," Tartarus said.
"How will I know you will keep your end of the bargain?" Ichigo asked.
"Ha…I like you kid." Tartarus said. "I swear upon the void that created me, to pay Ichigo Kurosaki back for helping me." They heard the ground rumble and a loud boom echo through.
"Very well," Ichigo said as he summoned a piece of paper. "Do you have any idea where his colosseum is at?"
"It's somewhere located in the Central Wasteland," Tartarus said.
"After this meeting, I will go there," Ichigo said. Tartarus nodded his head.
"When you finished, yell out my name," Tartarus said.
"Very well."
"It's fine if you end up permanently killing Peres," Tartarus added before he disappeared. Ichigo turned to the remaining Gods and Goddesses.
"Do you know about the Death Quest," Ichigo asked. Everyone except for Persephone and Proserpine nodded their heads.
"What's the Death Quest?" Persephone asked.
"I'm sorry my dear," Hades said.
"But it is something that only the Gods and Goddesses of Death are allowed to know," Pluto said. Persephone and Proserpine sighed.
"Fine." They accepted.
"In exchange for our blessing," Hades said.
"We need you to help us with something," Pluto said.
"What is it.?" Ichigo asked.
"I am supposed to only accept the souls of Greek demigods, Roman demigods, or their descendants, but recently we've been getting all kinds of souls, mortals, wizards, and witches and more," Pluto said.
"Grim is supposed to escort these miscellaneous souls to their correct place," Hades said.
"Grim?" Ichigo questioned.
"Yes, you could say he is the closest being associated with the concept of Death for he is not a part of any pantheon. His job is to collect the soul of the dead and bring them to the correct pantheon. If the soul doesn't belong to a pantheon, he drops that soul into the Reincarnation Cycle."
"But he stopped doing his job," Ichigo said.
"Indeed. We don't know why he stopped." Hades said.
"I managed to find his last known location was at a city called Endsville, in Arizona (3)," Pluto said.
"I see…" Ichigo said.
"Anyways, when you find Grim and kick his ass back to work, come find us," Hades said.
"Hm… where's the entrance to the Underworld?"
"The main entrance is located in Los Angeles, California. The mortal front is called DOA Recording Studios." Pluto said.
"What does DOA stand for? Dead or Alive?" Ichigo joked.
"No. It's Dead-On-Arrival." Hades corrected.
"That's usually where I am," Charon said. Ichigo nodded his head.
"Is there anything else?" Ichigo asked. The remaining Gods and Goddesses shook their heads. With that everyone left the Void.
Scene Change: Underworld
Ichigo opened his eyes to see Hades and Persephone wake up.
"With that meeting done, let's go see your solution to Cerberus," Hades said. Hades, Persephone, and Ichigo walked out of the palace to see a black coach with a pair of horses made of shadows. The coach doors opened for them to enter.
"To Cerberus!" Hades commanded. The coach began to move. Ichigo looked out to see the long lines of souls waiting in line. "Those are the souls that are to be judged," Hades said.
"I see…" Ichigo said. They soon arrived a three-headed rottweiler lying down. Its red eyes screamed sadness and loneliness. Upon seeing the coach. The Cerberus stood up and let out an excited bark. Hades, Persephone, and Ichigo stepped out of the coach.
"Hello, Cerberus." Hades greeted. The Cerberus let out an excited bark. Hades turned to Ichigo. "I would like to see that permanent solution." He said.
"Can I open a portal?" Ichigo asked.
"Go ahead," Hades said. Ichigo ripped open a red Garganta and jumped in.
Ichigo appeared in the second layer of Hell. Ichigo noticed a few sinners were playing with his Cerberus. The sinners noticed Ichigo's presence and tried to run away. Ichigo shunpō'ed in front of them.
"Thank you for taking care of Cerberus. Good luck with your second chance in life." Ichigo said as he cut off their chains and sent them to the Reincarnation Cycle. Ichigo turned to his Cerberus.
"Come here boy, I have a friend for you," Ichigo said. Ichigo's Cerberus let out a loud bark as he followed Ichigo. Ichigo and his Cerberus entered the red Garganta.
Ichigo returned to the Greek Underworld with his Cerberus following right behind. Hades's and Persephone's eyes widen.
"You're giving your Cerberus to us?" Hades asked.
"It's not my Cerberus. I founded him." Ichigo admitted, remembering Kokabiel using it during the battle with him. The two dogs sniffed each other before they start playing around with each other.
"Thank you for that," Hades said.
"No problem," Ichigo said. "How do I get to Tartarus?"
"You're planning to go there now?" Hades asked.
"No. Maybe tomorrow." Ichigo said.
"Just send us Iris message," Hades said.
"Do you have a phone number?" Ichigo asked. Hades smiled as he gave Ichigo his phone number.
"Thank you. Could you get me back to New York City?" Ichigo asked. Hades nodded his head. Ichigo could feel the shadows surround him and he was teleported away.
Scene Change: New York City
Ichigo appeared out of a shadow from an empty alleyway. Ichigo walked around the rubble. Ichigo could see Obliviators from the MACUSA running around trying to cover up the battle.
"Remind me to send Hecate a bottle of Whiskey after this." One of the Obliviator said.
"Agree." Another Obliviator said. "Her Mist made it that it was due to one of the old steam pipes exploded (4)."
"Yeah, we just need to adjust the destruction to match that." One of the many Obliviators noticed Ichigo walking through.
"Um, sir?" An Obliviator walked towards Ichigo, ready to Obliviate him.
"I was at the battle with the Greek Gods," Ichigo said.
"Oh sorry." He said as he returned to what he was doing. A few minutes later, with Akasha's help, Ichigo founded their hotel. Ichigo nodded to the receptionist as he used the elevator to arrive at the top floor. Ichigo could sense the magical barriers Medea and Gilgamesh casted. Ichigo walked to the door. Before Ichigo could knock on the door, Akasha already opened it. Ichigo could see Medea using Bitch as a chair. Gilgamesh was watching some television. Ichigo could see the news channels was blaming the destruction as a pipeline explosion.
"I'm going to bed early," Ichigo said.
"Want me to give you a massage?" Akasha asked.
"Sure," Ichigo said. Gilgamesh waved his hand as a bottle appeared beside Akasha.
"Use this. It helps reduces soreness, allows the body to relax, and fall asleep easier." Gilgamesh explained.
"Thank you," Ichigo said. They walked to their bedroom. With a flick of his hand, one of the chairs transformed into a massage bed. Ichigo stripped down and laid face down on the massage bed. Akasha began to use the ointment on Ichigo. Ichigo allowed himself to relax and fall asleep.
Scene Change: Morning
Ichigo woke up to see he was in his bed. Akasha and Gilgamesh were cuddling on each side of his body. Kyōka appeared.
"Yhwach wants to see you in the Trainer." She said.
"Very well," Ichigo said. Ichigo entered his spirit form, leaving his soulless body there. She sent him into the Trainer.
Ichigo opened his eyes to see Yhwach. Ichigo could see the bags around his eyes.
"You ok Yhwach?" Ichigo asked.
"I am and I am not." Yhwach said.
"Why?" Ichigo asked.
"I just finished converting the gathered divinity and authorities into new schrifts," Yhwach said. "Some of the divinity and authorities merged with the older schrifts. While other divinity and authorities combined into one powerful schrift."
"I see…" Ichigo said.
"Schrift A: The Aqua Dominum absorbed apart of Oceanus's authority, Poseidon's Sea authority, and Artemis's Moon blessing. This gives you full control over water, its alternative forms, and any item that contains water. It also allows you to transform yourself into water or anything with water. It also can create, use, and store water-based divine energy. You also gain an increase in power depending on the phase of the Moon."
"I see…" Ichigo said.
"Due to this change, I suggested Yhwach that we should rename the schrift," Kyōka said.
"To what?" Ichigo asked.
"Maybe Fengári Neró (Water Moon)." Kyōka said.
"Sure," Ichigo said. Ichigo could see a light shining from the tower of schrifts. A light shot out from the tower, which likely belonged to Schrift A and moved to another location.
"The change has been done," Yhwach said. "Schrift A: The Aqua Dominum is no more. It is now Schrift F: Fengári Neró (Water Moon)."
"I see…" Ichigo said. Yhwach pointed at Schrift G.
"The next schrift that received an upgrade is Schrift G: The Gaia Crusher," Yhwach said. "It merged with Poseidon's Earthquake authority and Hephaestus's Metalwork blessing. You can easily cause earthquakes and have an easier time to manipulate metals. Just like before, it creates, uses, and store earth-based divine energy."
"I also suggested that we rename the schrift." Kyoka said.
"To what?" Ichigo asked.
"Simply, the Earth." Kyoka said.
"Sure," Ichigo said. Ichigo could see a light shining from the tower of schrifts. A light shot out from the tower, which likely belonged to Schrift G and moved to another location.
"The change has been done," Yhwach said. "Schrift G: The Gaia Crusher is no more. It is now Schrift E: The Earth." Yhwach announced. He pointed at Schrift T.
"Schrift T: The Taiyō also received an upgrade from Hyperion and Krios. You obtained absolute control over fire and light. The amount of power you gained from the sun tripled. You also see anything that the sun shines down upon." Yhwach pointed at Schrift V.
"Schrift V: The Ventus received an upgrade from Zeus's Sky Authority. You can create stronger winds and clouds." Yhwach said.
"Before we continue, your elemental schrifts gained a unique ability due to Hera's golem blessing," Yhwach said.
"Oh?"
"Yes, you can create golems by using the energy from those schrifts and the elements around you," Yhwach said.
"I see," Ichigo said. With a wave of his hand, the ground began to shake as golems made from stone rose from the earth. The large gust of wind flew towards him before forming into a humanoid shape. A blast of fire shot out of Ichigo's hand and began forming a humanoid shape. The water vapor in the atmosphere condensed and began to form a human shape. There in front of Ichigo was twenty golems, five golems based on the four elements. With a flick of Ichigo's wrists, the twenty golems merged into five golems that contained all four elements.
"I see…" Ichigo said as the golems denigrated.
"The last schrift that gained an upgrade is W: The War Lord. Upon activation, you are no longer affected by magic. This includes magic, spells, Magecraft, and Kido. Only a bladed weapon can harm you. You can also bless your allies with a dramatic boost in their overall physical abilities, but it may turn them into mindless berserkers that only obey your orders." Yhwach explained.
"Can this blessing be added to the golems?" Ichigo asked.
"Hm… Not sure. But I believe it would work on them." Yhwach said.
"Wow. Didn't expect them to get that much of a power boost." Ichigo said.
"Now we got the new schrifts to talk about," Yhwach said he presented the first of the new schrifts. "The first one is from Kronos. This schrift allows you to freeze time, slow down time, speed up time, and manipulate the age of the target." Ichigo took the schrift from Yhwach.
"I, Kurosaki Ichigo, bestow upon myself this schrift," Ichigo pushed the schrift inside him. A seven-foot-long scythe appeared in Ichigo's hand. The scythe appears a combination of a normal scythe and a clock. The blade is curved like a crescent moon. The handle is silver and wrapped in black leather. Between the blade and the tang was a clock with Greek numbers on the right side and Roman numbers on the left side. Ichigo noticed attached on the other side of the scythe was halberd. Ichigo spun the scythe around.
"How do you use the halberd part?" Ichigo thought. The scythe responded to Ichigo's question. The scythe blade moved. The scythe edge laid on the handle, as if they're one piece. Ichigo swung the halberd around. Despite all the weight in both the scythe and halberd configuration, Ichigo could easily hold it in one hand. Ichigo pointed it at a rock. Ichigo used his time powers to age the rock. The rock glowed sickly yellow as it began to erode. Ichigo stopped it when the rock turned into sand.
"I name this schrift, Schrift C: The Chrónou Árchonta (Master of Time)," Ichigo said. Yhwach nodded his head. Ichigo vanished the scythe halberd.
"The next schrift was using Apollo's Music Authority and Dionysus Madness Authority to create this schrift." Yhwach pulled out another schrift. "This music that is played can motivate allies, heal their wounds, and restore their energy. A different song can demoralize the enemy, cause unbeknownst terror, prevent their wounds from healing, drain their energy, cause madness, and spread hopelessness and despair." Yhwach said.
"I, Kurosaki Ichigo, bestow upon myself this schrift," Ichigo pushed the schrift inside him. Ichigo summoned his old guitar from his mindscape. Ichigo struck a few chords with his guitar. A large sound wave shot out of the guitar. Ichigo and Yhwach watched how powerful the soundwave was. Suddenly they heard a loud crack. Ichigo turned down to see his guitar split in two.
"Looks like we need to invest in a stronger guitar," Ichigo said.
"You could forge it yourself or ask Hephaestus for help," Yhwach said.
"Maybe," Ichigo said. "I name this schrift, Schrift Y: The Yokubō no Uta [Song of Desire]."
"No Greek name?" Yhwach commented.
"No," Ichigo said.
"This is schrift is the last one. This will be one of the strongest schrifts in your possession." Yhwach said as he handed Ichigo the last prepared schrift. "This schrift contains all of Typhon's authority, Zeus's Sky and Lighting Authority, Oceanus's, and Poseidon's remaining authorities."
"All of them are in this schrift?"
"Indeed. All storms, hurricanes, cyclones, tornadoes, typhoons, lightning storms are yours to command. The storms you summon using this schrift will be beyond anything Posideon and Zeus could produce due to how many different authorities in play for this schrift." Yhwach said. Ichigo took a deep break.
"I, Kurosaki Ichigo, bestow upon myself this schrift," Ichigo pushed the schrift inside him. A large gust of wind blew around him. Ichigo could feel the immense power and divine authority it gives him." It took a few moments for Ichigo to calm down. "That was a rush of energy," Ichigo said.
"Indeed," Yhwach said.
"What about Technology, Travel, and Thieves?"
"Those are stored here," Yhwach said as he brought out another schrift. "For now, I'm storing them here until we have a schrift that could work with them." Yhwach said.
"I see…" Ichigo said. "Yhwach, is it possible for us to combine Schrift E: The Eliminator and Schrift L: The Law to be one schrift?" Ichigo asked.
"Hm… What would this hypothetical schrift do?" Yhwach asked.
"It allows us to create an imitation of something like the source of power. Just like what you did with Schrift E and Schrift L." Ichigo said.
"Hm… I will work on that." Yhwach said. Ichigo activated Schrift P: The Puppeteer again. Ichigo practice using the reiatsu strings. He accidentally discovered that they could also be used as a weapon. Suddenly hands appeared out of nowhere and covered his eyes.
"Guess who?" Someone asked.
"Hm…" Ichigo mumbled. "Only one person would do this kind of thing, Akasha," Ichigo said. The hands moved away to reveal it was Akasha.
"So, whatcha doing?" She asked.
"Just practicing a new weapon," Ichigo said. Revealing the reiatsu strings. Ichigo demonstrated himself using reiatsu strings to cut up a rock. The cuts were sloppy, and it required a lot of force to cut it.
"Hm… I think I got the perfect teacher for this." Akasha said as she closed her eyes. Behind Akasha, a red shadow formed behind her. An older man walked out of the shadow. He was slightly taller than Ichigo. He was dressed in a white dress shirt, black dress pants, and matching purple tie and vest. He has black gloves on. His long grey hair was tied in a ponytail. His eyes are red and devoid of life. He had a monocle that rests on his nose.
"His name is Walter C. Dornez. He is from the same alternative universe as my Noble Phantasm." Akasha said. She turned to Walter. "Teach him how to use your microfilament wires and your puppetry ability," Akasha ordered.
"Yes Master," Walter replied in a monotone voice. In the next few hours, Ichigo followed Walter's teaching. He was able to help Ichigo control more strings at the same time and be more proficient with his technique. Yhwach appeared and helped Ichigo with his strings, due to practice with Ransōtengai. Ichigo's strings are much longer, thinner, durable, and sharper than before. Ichigo accidentally discovered that he could channel his elemental reiatsu and divine energy into the strings, enhancing them with the elements. By the end of the training, Ichigo could use one string to control a single person. With Walter's job done, Akasha reabsorbed him. Ichigo and Akasha left the mindscape.
Scene Change: Hotel Room
Ichigo and Akasha appeared out of the mindscape. Medea was making breakfast. Bitch was sitting down on the floor with a dog bowl beside her. She glared at us with utmost hatred. Ichigo and Akasha ignored her stares and sat down. Gilgamesh finally came down. Bitch glared at Gilgamesh. Unlike us, Gilgamesh didn't ignore her glare. Gilgamesh replied with her own glare. Gilgamesh's glare was an annoyed Goddess glaring at a worm for daring to appear in her mere presence. Bitch looked away from Gilgamesh in fear. With the pet scared, Gilgamesh happily walked to the breakfast table. Medea finished breakfast and brought it over to them.
"So, what are you planning to do now?" Ichigo asked.
"Hm… I planned to spend some time training Bitch; since she is still too disobedient." Medea said. "What about you Master?"
"Oh, I'm planning to go to Tartarus." Ichigo casually said.
"What!?" Medea asked.
"What's Tartarus?" Akasha asked.
"It's the Greco-Roman equivalent to Hell," Ichigo said.
"Why are you going there?" Gilgamesh asked.
"Tartarus, the being, asked me to help him get rid of a resident of his."
"Who?" Akasha asked.
"Peres, the Titian of Destruction," Ichigo said.
"I see…" Medea said.
"How long will you be down there?" Akasha asked.
"I'm not sure, maybe a few days," Ichigo said.
"Zealot might have some ideas to break her," Medea said.
"You want me to drop you off at home before I go?" Ichigo asked.
"Sure," Ichigo said as he finished up dinner. They stood up.
"Bitch, follow us," Ichigo said. Bitch followed behind them. Medea cast an illusion to make Bitch appear like a normal dog. They arrived at the basement level of the hotel. Ichigo summoned his car.
"Ichigo, open the trunk please." She asked. Ichigo sighed as he opened the trunk. Medea started at Bitch. "Get in." She ordered.
"No!" Bitch refused. She was shocked again by the collar. "GAAAAAHHHHH!" She screamed in pain. After a few moments, the electricity stopped. Bitch slowly entered the trunk. Medea grabbed the trunk.
"Stay here and be quiet on the entire ride," Medea ordered.
"Y-yes Mistress." She replied. Medea slammed the trunk close. Ichigo dropped Medea off at the Estate before returning to his hotel.
"Ichigo," Akasha said. "Are you sure you can do this alone?" She asked.
"I'm sure," Ichigo reassured.
"If you say so," Akasha said.
"When you get back from Tartarus, what are planning to do?" Gilgamesh asked.
"Maybe a road trip across America?" Ichigo suggested. "I have to go to a city called Endsville, Arizona, and Los Angeles, California. Might as well see other interesting parts of the country." Ichigo said.
"Very well," Akasha said. Gilgamesh nodded her head. Ichigo pulled out his phone and dialed Hades's number.
"Hello?" Hades asked.
"Hello Hades, I am ready to go to Tartarus," Ichigo said.
"Very well," Hades said. Ichigo could feel the shadows rose and swallowed him.
Ichigo appeared back in the Underworld. Ichigo could see Hades standing before an open abyss.
"The entrance to Tartarus is jumping into this abyss," Hades said.
"I see…" Ichigo said as he approached the abyss.
"Before you go, be warned there is different time flow in Tartarus. Days may appear to have gone in Tartarus when it's been minutes." Hades said.
"Thank you for the warning," Ichigo said as he shifted into his Shinigami form. "See you soon." Ichigo waved to Hades as Ichigo jumped into the abyss.
I hope all of you enjoyed this chapter. I will post an updated Stats sheet at a later date. Can anyone guess what other surprises I have in store for Ichigo in America? I also have a challenge to by readers. Can anyone guess what major arc is next after Percy Jackson & America? The only hint is that in one chapter, I mentioned a few characters for one scene. Those characters never met Ichigo and I've never use them again. The first person who can guess the next Arc after Percy Jackson & America will receive one request for anything, within reason.
Anyways Notes are down below. See you in September.
1. According to the wiki, that is an alternative form for Persephone. I used that to describe Proserpine since she doesn't have a physical description.
2. According to the Riordan Wiki, Thanatos's Roman form could be Letus or Mors. In Chapter 16, I used Mors so I have to stick with the name. Many sources say that Mors is female.
3. Endsville is located in the US, is about 200 to 300 miles from Mexico and has a Nuclear Power Plant. I chose Arizona since it is located in the US, it's next to Mexico and has a Nuclear Power Plant.
4. This is referring to the New York City steam explosion in 2007.