A/N: I don't own Percy Jackson or Kane Chronicles. Rick Riordan does.
It was quite a peaceful winter morning in the normally hectic household of the Jacksons. Gabe was sitting in a corner, reading a newspaper while Sally was silently making breakfast, both of them worried about what had happened to Percy as he hadn't called in since they had dropped him off at the school.
As if Percy had heard their thoughts, they heard the front door open with Percy announcing that he was home. It was just 3 days before Christmas and they were worried that he wouldn't be home for it.
The moment he stepped in, he was ambushed with from Gabe and Sally, who then demanded him to tell them all that had happened when he was away while eating and Percy complied.
Soon Percy refreshed himself and sat down at the table, slowly reciting all that had happened at the quest - how a monster had kidnapped Annabeth, rescuing the siblings, who were children of Hades as they later found out, the quest, how he had tagged along, Nemean Lion in the museum, the skeleton warriors and then finally how Bianca died.
"Wait... what happened to her brother? You told that he already was upset that she had joined the hunters and now... the promise and all... how is he?" Sally asked, worried about the 10 year old boy.
"He is doing well mom, don't worry. I will tell what happened towards the end alright?" Percy asked and continued the story on how they escaped the junkyard, the Hoover Dam incident, the dam old man by the sea and about his fight with Atlas and him lifting the mountain to free Artemis, Zoe's death and how she became a constellation.
"So... you lifted the mountain all by yourself?" Gabe asked in surprise and a pride. "Also grew some white hair from that" Percy said, pointing at his hair. "Anyways, we visited the Winter Solstice meeting and something happened there that was surprising." Percy said. "And that is?" Sally asked.
"Zeus and Artemis made Thalia the lieutenant of the Hunters and finally asked me for a wish and said that he allows me to fly in the air without fear of him striking me down! And Artemis gave me one wish too!" Percy exclaimed, still not believing the fact that it happened, even though it was only a day ago.
"And what did you ask for?" Gabe asked. "Well... I asked for um... Zeus to send my memories about the quest to Nico and asked Artemis to establish a connection between Nico and I so that I would be able to help him if he is in danger like basically I telepathically talk with him and can track him. Oh! And Hestia came up and blessed me so I am her champion." Percy added.
"That was nice of you Percy. Now why don't you rest for awhile while we..." Sally trailed off as someone knocked the door. Gabe went and opened it only to notice a few people standing there who they never knew, who also had weapons and immediately went inside and just said "Attack, we are surrounded."
Percy immediately got ready to fight while Sally grabbed a kitchen knife (a celestial bronze one she had for emergencies) while Gabe just shook his head and said "Percy get inside that room now. Sally can take handle them. We need to talk right now. There is no time."
Percy started to protest but Gabe wouldn't listen to any explanations so he reluctantly hugs Sally and says a "short goodbye" and "Love you" before shutting the door of Gabe's room, now standing alone with Gabe, who was rummaging through the drawers hurriedly.
"What are you searching for Gabe? Why won't you let me fight out there! You will need me!" Percy exclaimed as Gabe emerged with an envelope in hand. Gabe just sighed, thinking about the hero complex his step son had.
"Look... The world needs you. If by any chance you die today, the world will end. You are important to the Greek world and another one too, but I won't say what it is now. You will come to know of it when the time comes. But for now escape from here and go to your uncle Julius and him give this letter." Gabe said.
"But..." Percy trails off as Gabe interrupts him again. "No buts Percy. We don't have time for any proper explanation right now. I was about to tell al of this to you in detail today but time does not unfortunately permit it. This letter will tell you if your uncle is nearby." Gabe said with a sigh. Percy just stood there, not understanding anything.
"Your uncle will be in London by Christmas eve, you know.. the annual family meeting thingy? Go to him and tell him that I approved it. He will understand. This might be the last day you see us but know that we are proud of you. Don't let our sacrifice go in vain and none of this is your fault. We always love you... Now go." Gabe said fighting to hold back my tears and hugged Percy fiercely, which was returned with equal force.
Percy then quickly ran through the fire escape, looking back often to see what was happening. After ensuring that Percy left through the fire escape safely, Gabe joined Sally in the fight with his kopesh, knowing very well that they might die that day. After all, fighting a bunch of monsters and magicians was not an easy task.
Then as expected, they were overwhelmed and the monsters soon set fire to the house, killing themselves, Sally and Gabe. The last thought for the both of them were that Percy should stay safe whatever happens.
Percy was watching the house burn with tears in his eyes, hating to be helpless and watch his parents die in the fire. He turned back and started to make his way to the nearest airport. He bought a ticket for himself, thanks to Hades, who had given him a credit card with unlimited money.
As he was sitting at the airport, he remembered his last conversation with Nico before leaving for home. It went well... not unexpected but at the same time not what he expected.
Nico was staying at his cabin as it was mostly empty and the Hermes cabin had been overflowing. Percy was standing in front of his cabin door, nervous to meet Nico and deliver the news of his sister's death, afraid of the youngster's reaction to it. Sighing, he knocked at the door.
Nico opened the door, expecting to see Bianca but disappointed at only seeing Percy. "Where is Bianca, Percy? Is she caught up or...?" he asked hopefully. Looking Percy's face, all hopes were lost.
"I'm sorry Nico... I really tried but I failed to save her. She...she gave me this and gave a message to you. 'I am sorry for leaving you Nico and it was in no way your fault' were the exact words she said." Percy said, as he handed over the Hades figurine to Nico.
"No...no...no" Nico kept mumble, unable to come in terms with Bianca's death. He soon gained my composure said something that Percy had not expected. He had been expecting Nico to blame him, not pacify him... but that is what happened."Percy, I know it is not your fault, but I want to know about how she died and..." Nico said, trailing off.
"Nico... don't worry about that. I asked Zeus about that and he agreed to do that saying that it was the least he could do for what your sister did. So you will be getting my quest in your dreams if that is ok with you?" Percy asked and Nico agreed immediately.
"But Percy... I will need some time to get used to my sister's death and want to travel alone for a while...is that okay with you?" he asked. Percy immediately agreed, knowing that he needed some space to come in terms with his sister's death.
"As long as you keep in touch with me, I'm okay with it... just IM me often, alright? I will always be there for you no matter what okay?" he replied. "And also... Lady Artemis has established a telepathic connection between us so... you can talk with me in your thoughts and also send me mind images through it. I can also track you with it if you are in trouble" Percy said.
'Got it Percy' Nico replied, trying out the telepathic connection and at the same time, nearly giving Percy a heart attack. 'Should get used to this' Percy replied back, still gasping. "Thanks for everything Percy. Hope we meet soon" Nico said and turned to leave as Percy stopped him.
"Don't do anything drastic okay? Call me whenever you are in trouble and I will be there. Remember that if any of us are in distress, the mind link will automatically send a distress call okay?" he said, and Nico just nodded as they parted ways.
Right... the reason Percy left Nico alone was that he somewhat understood that the little boy needed some space and let him go as you can't stay with a person all the time. He keeps in touch with often though so that is a relief in itself.
Percy fell asleep as he waited for the airplane to arrive, the day's stress catching up with him. He only woke up when the attendant called out for the people who were boarding the plane to London that day. Percy immediately rushed in and boarded the plane, continuing his sleep there.
He only hoped that nothing will go wrong when he met his cousins but who is to tell? Anything can happen with Percy around. Though he was looking forward to meet his uncle and cousins a lot.
A/N: First chapter of the book people! For those who have been waiting for this, I thank you all for the patience. I know the updates might be slow but I will do my best to keep up with this and make it enjoyable for you!
Hope you all liked it! All comments and criticism accepted and appreciated. And any pairings for Nico and Percy? And should I bring back Zoe to the land of the living? Comment what you feel about it!
Thank you all for reading!
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Published on 6 August 2018.