Sorry for the lack of updates, I had some family stuff to take care of. I'm going to try and update every other day.
Disclaimer: I don't own PJO or HOO, Rick Riordan does.
Again, Olympus exploded into uproar. Majority of the gods looked shocked, while Poseidon leapt out of his throne.
"WHAT! How are you dying, my son?" Poseidon asked, concern filling his emerald green eyes, holding his son by the shoulders.
"Please let me explain before exploding into a fit of confusion. I have three types of blood in me, and all three of them are fighting for dominance in my body. Before, the blood was balanced, it being only my mortal and godly sides, but now that Kronos has given his titles and powers to me, I also have titan blood in me." he responded, eyes flicking around the room.
"In order to stay alive, I need to give up a third of my blood. Whether it be my godly, mortal, or titan blood, it's necessary to me living. And as the gods are the only people I know of that can take it away, I came here." Percy finished, his eyes flashing between sea green and pure gold.
Zeus pondered for a few minutes, seemingly communicating with the other gods, specifically Poseidon. After an intense glaring match in between the two, Poseidon slumped forward, a couple tears coming from his eyes.
"Due to the benefits that this will bring to Olympus, the council deems it fit for us to remove the godly blood of Poseidon from you, making you powerful enough to help us, and yet mortal enough for us to eradicate you if the need arises." Zeus stated, eyes avoiding Poseidon's at all costs.
"I understand, Lord Zeus. Though, in order for me to hold my connection to the sea, would you mind if I became my father's champion?" Percy inquired, sparking a look of hope in Poseidon's dull eyes.
"As long as there is no blood connection in between you two, then do as you please. Also, Perseus, I would like to make a proposition. Would you like to be the Olympian Nomad? You would be able to travel without restraint, having outposts such as the two camps and Artemis' Hunt, while maintaining the duties you performed before today." Zeus asked, inciting rage in Artemis' mind.
"Father, I will not have a boy residing in my camp. I don't care whether or not it is Perseus or not, the fact that he is a male, and he has been in my camp multiple times is already an offence to me. Having him stay with the hunters is even worse." she hissed, her silver eyes flashing dangerously.
"Lady Artemis, you know I mean no disrespect. I have lost everything important to me. My girlfriend, my mother, my ties to my father, and I now possess the powers of the immortal who ruined my life for five years. The last thing on my mind is attempting to flirt with you or your hunters." Percy stated in a dull tone. his shoulders slumping as he talked.
"If it does mean anything, I swear upon the River Styx not to interact with your hunters unless absolutely necessary." thunder booming as the oath was made.
Artemis looked on in shock as the twice Saviour of Olympus walked away after bowing to the council, his cloak billowing behind him.
"Council dismissed." Zeus spoke, flashing away along with the rest of the council, save Poseidon.
"Niece. If any harm is to befall my son during his time as Olympus' Nomad, due to your Hunters, you will face the wrath of the seas." Poseidon said, storms crashing in his eyes as he glared at his niece.
Artemis shrunk backwards, nodding as Poseidon gave her one last glare, and vanished into a whirl of mist.
LINE BREAK
It's been three weeks since Percy Jackson was appointed the Olympian Nomad, and since then, the amount of demigods reaching camp was rising fast. The Greeks had close to 700 demigods, while the Roman legion had close to 2,500 in their ranks. Meanwhile, the Hunters of Artemis had found 7 new recruits, the most prominent being a 9 year old daughter of Apollo, whom Percy had rescued from her abusive step-father.
Flashback
Landing at the front door, Percy knocked three times, waiting for a response.
"Who the hell are you?" said a gruff voice, coming from behind the door.
"I'm here for the girl." Percy replied, his hands reaching for his pocket. Slowly, he pulled a switchblade from his left pocket, slowly unsheathing it as the man opened the door.
"Ah I see, you're the man who was looking into purchasing my step-daughter. Though you look a bit younger than you said you were.." he began, opening the door, only to see a glowering green eye under a hood.
"Who the hell are you?" he exclaimed, jumping back, reaching for the brass knuckles hanging on his wall.
"Your death." Percy said curtly, before stabbing the man in the gut, pushing him against the wall.
As Percy brutally tortured the man, he heard tiny, quiet sobs coming from the dining room. Leaving the man there, slumped against the wall, he went to go investigate. There, he found a young girl, no older than 10, hiding her head between her arms.
"Hey, hey, are you okay?" he asked.
"W-who are you? Did you kill my step-dad?" she stuttered, her bright blue eyes brimming with tears as she stared at Percy.
He replied, while nodding. "Yes, I did. I was sent by your real dad to come rescue you."
"My real dad is dead, he died in the military right after I was born. That's what my mom told me before she died too." she cried, refusing to believe the truth.
Percy reached over and placed his hand on her bruised eye, the girl flinching back as he did so. Then, a golden glow surrounded his hand as the bruise faded away, leaving nothing behind it.
"How did you do that?" the little girl asked, her eyes nearly glowing with awe.
"My dad and your dad are some really special people. We call them gods. I have received a gift from my grandpa, and your great-grandpa to be able to help you like I just did." Percy explained, a small grin breaking across his face.
"So who's my dad? Is he awesome like your grandpa? My name is Elaine by the way." the newly named Elaine asked.
"Yes, your dad is awesome. He's the god of the sun, music, poetry, archery and so much more. His name is Apollo, and I'm pretty sure he'd like to meet you. Apollo!"
Apollo appeared in a bright golden flash, his trademark billion gigawatt smile on his face.
"Hey sunshine. I know I might not be your favourite person right now, but I just want you to know that I've been watching over you since the moment you were born. Anywhere the sun touched, your dad was watching over you, making sure you were safe. That's why I asked Percy here to come save you." Apollo said, his eyes never leaving her face.
"You really sent him?" tears welling in her eyes.
"I wanted him to take you to see your aunt. She's a nice lady who takes in young girls like you and protects them from stupid boys." Apollo finished, now carrying Elaine in his arms.
"I'll go with Percy! I want to stay with my auntie. You said she's nice right?"
"The nicest, I promise. If you ever need anything, just let Percy know and I'll be right there, ok?" Apollo said, handing her over to Percy, who was preparing to mist travel to the Hunter's camp.
"Do you trust me Elaine?"
"Yes Percy, I do. You're my new big brother after all."
LINE BREAK
PERCY POV (Finally I know)
Damn Hunters and their damn arrows. I come to deliver a new recruit and this is the treatment I get. Do they even notice the little girl behind me? I guess not, because the arrows are still flying.
Deciding to show off a little bit, I whip Riptide out of its pen form and begin quickly twirling the blade, my eyes glowing gold. And as it had many times before, time slowed. Weaving through all the arrows, changing all their trajectories so they would hit the ground right in front of me. Moving back to my original position in front of Elaine, I let time speed up again.
"Who the hell are you, and why are you in our camp?"
Damn, I really missed Thalia. Even if she does electrocute me from time to time.
"Who I am is of no importance. I am here to deliver your newest recruit. She is a 10 year old daughter of Apollo, Elaine. Where is Lady Artemis?"
"I am right here, boy. When did you bring her here?"
Artemis' silver eyes pulsed dangerously as she expected an answer, then softened as she saw Elaine peeking out from behind my back.
"Hello little one, my brother has told me all about you. I am your Aunt Artemis. I lead a group of girls who I call the Hunt, and we travel around the country hunting monsters and hurting bad men like your step-father. What do you say?" Artemis asked, a small grin breaking across her face.
"I only have one question milady." Elaine asked, a small frown on her face.
"If I can answer it, I shall."
"Will I be able to see Percy? He's my new big brother, and you were all shooting at him, even though all he was trying to do was help me by bringing me to you. Daddy said you would all be nice, but I don't like the way you were shooting at Percy." she inquired, the frown only deepening as the went on.
Phoebe then spoke up, malice filling her voice. "That boy is responsible for the death of Milady's previous Lieutenant, Zoë Nightshade. It's better off if you stayed away from him."
Elaine turned around and looked at me, shock filling her eyes. Artemis moved towards Phoebe, as if to reprimand her for her words, but I spoke up.
"This is true. I apologize for overstaying my welcome in your camp. And Elaine, to answer your question to Lady Artemis, I would love to see you often, but it seems I am not welcome here. I will Iris-Message you. I believe Lady Artemis can explain to you what that is. From now on, I will send the girls to your camp on foot. I will not come within a 20 foot radius of your camp, that I swear on the River Styx." he said as thunder boomed, sealing his oath.
"Percy wait-" Thalia called out, but he was already gone, leaving nothing but dust in his wake.
Flashback End
THIRD PERSON POV
Now, as Percy traveled across America, there were rumours of an extremely strong demigod who hand delivered new campers and hunters trained in the basics of combat and survival skills. The Olympians referred to him only as "The Nomad".
Little did the camps know that their suspicions were about to be confirmed, but not in the way they expected.