Chapter 5
Hello again my lovelies! I"M back with another chapter! I have seen the reviews of my last chapter and I have to be honest...I wasn't surprised. I knew what kind of landmine I was walking into when I brought Chaos into this and even more when I said he was God's practical Greek form. I apologize for this and I once again apologize for this whole blasphemy thing. Believe me, I know there is only one God, but just imagine this story in an alternate universe where God made the pantheons. Also I know the further down I go with this story not all the reviews will be great, its the nature of fans and critics to point out every error I make and I don't blame you. Anyways moving on before I start feeling emotionally awkward, I also apologize for mixing up my own name from StormVoid to VoidStorm that was my fault. As for your thoughts on the Apollo/Zoe shipping, I have heard your cries and I won't be doing that pairing, but I just wanted make Apollo a little more loyal and less Zeus like playboy. But I guess I will have to go with my back up plan! How do you guys feel about Zoe/Triton? Anyways I know most of you guys want Perzoe but I feel like Percy with Piper, Artemis, Aphrodite, and Thalia is enough, I don't think ant sane guy can handle more than 5. Do you? On second thought don't answer that. Moving on I wish to inform you that I am currently looking for a cool profile picture for my, well profile. I now wish to tell you that whoever can give me a cool photo, and tell me how I can attach it to my profile. This competition will go on until I pull up another chapter which will take a while. If you find it, then send me a link in the comments. Whoever gives me the better pic will win a sneak peak at the next chapter.
Anyways lets the get show rolling.
I apologize for not saying this on the other chapters but I don't own Percy Jackson and the Olympians. It is owned by Rick Riordan and his beautiful mind.
HEEEEEEERRRRRE IIIIISSS CHAPTER 5!
A Chaotic Reunion
Percy Pov
Nervous wasn't enough of a word to describe what I'm feeling.
I was downright TERRIFIED! It is one thing to meet the Creator of the Universe, but now the PRIMORDIALS?! I felt like football player with college scouts looking down at my every move and action.
Anyways I stood in the center of the room, the weird and intimidating thrones of the Primordials all around me. I already have deduced what some of them are, like the cloud one being Ouranos and Chaos being the spacial one, but there were the ones that stumped me, like the misty grey one or the one were it has metal, water, and the Five Rivers of the Underworld. It was still hard to process that I met THE Lord of All Creation, something most men die and pray for, literally. It was more shocking to find out that he wants me to be his champion and help him defeat Zeus, I would faint if not for the fact that I didn't want to embarrass myself in front of the Primordial Council.
Snapping out of my thoughts, I looked to see Chaos growing in size until his was 30-feet tall, as tall as the thrones and sit in the galaxy filled throne in the front. He then looked at me with a look that I could tell meant if I was ready. I nodded my head in response. Chaos smirked and he lifted his hands, prepared to summon the council. I thought he was about to make a dramatic voice or an ancient summon or a giant dramatic sign appear in the stars. Instead he merely placed them in front of his mouth, in a way that looked like he was holding a trumpet and blew. Then a loud opera sound started playing that nearly deafen my eardrums. I thought as to what it was for a second until I realized it: It was the 'Star Wars' space opera music. If this was an anime, I would have fallen flat on my face.
After I composed myself, I waited to see what would happen. The reaction after that was nearly instantaneous. Each of the Primoridals came in their own style and each around the same height as Chaos. The first two that came, appeared in a swirling pillar of shadows. The two were a man and woman. The man was dressed in a dark black suit, and when I mean black I mean black I mean entirely black. Black velvet shoes, sleek black pants, black undershirt, black tux, and black tie. He was rather pale in contrast to his outfit, his sleek hair, combed to the back, seemed as black as space, his face seemed as cold as stone, and his eyes were like cold, dark orbs that would look head on at a display of carnage and not flinch. He seemed like a real life Batman as Bruce Wayne. The lady to his right was oddly familiar. She was pale like the man next to her, and was wearing a dark, alluring dress that exposed her creamy, white skin, it left her back bare and her arms free. It also showed enough cleavage to make some heads turn. Her face was just as slender as her form as her face was creamy white, she had smooth lips, black pearls for eyes, and long, black, luscious hair that seemed to drown the light out of the room. They both sat down on the thrones to Chaos's right, the man sitting beside Chaos and the lady next to the man. They looked at me with their own reactions. The man nearly raised an eyebrow, intimidating and made me feel insignificant. The lady looked curious in an innocent kind of way, she looked at me like I was familiar as well.
The next two that appeared, came in a swirl of water. There was once again a man and a woman. The man looked like my father, same tan skin, same spiky black hair, same sea-green eyes. But his face seemed more rustic like a bachelor's, he had a pretty boy goatee, and his sea-green eyes looked more vibrant and cheerful. He wore a Caribbean styled khaki shorts, and dark blue beach shirt. He also had sandals on and sunglasses tucked in his shirt pocket. The woman next to him was wearing light blue Navy Sleeveless beach top, that showed her light tan skin, and white shorts that showed of her long tan legs. Her hair was a dark brown, her face flawless and her eyes a light blue. She also had pearl bracelet and necklace on her and a pair a brown shades resting on top of her sat down on the thrones on Chaos's left side. They looked at me curiously, especially the man who seemed to narrow his eyes his eyes at me, which gave me a bit of chills.
Another two came simultaneously, appearing in a blinding flash of light. After the light dimmed it showed another man and woman. The man looked like a almost complete clone of Apollo. He had the same tanned skin, same surfer blonde hair, light blue eyes, and blinding smile. He wore a white button up shirt, only a few buttons buttoned up that made him look like a fancy pretty boy on vacation. He also wore plain white shorts and a set of white Sneakers. The carbon cloned copy of Apollo somehow seemed familiar to the black suit male, and I realized that they had the same jaw line and cheekbones, only the tanned guy's appearance seemed more relaxed than than black suit guy's serious, dark appearance. The lady next to him looked familiar to the black dress lady. They had the same elegant face and height but beside that they were completely different. She instead had golden blonde hair, crystal blue eyes, and a perky, cheerful expression. She wore a white blouse that was cut low enough so her shoulders to be seen and her cleavage to appear. She also wore sky blue shorts and light brown sandals. Their sheer appearance seemed to brighten up the room in both a light sense and in emotion. The two sat on the white thrones adjacent to the blacks. They reactions were the same as the rest, the man looking at me curiously while still seemingly cheery and the woman tilting her head in an innocent kind of manner.
The next person who came appeared in a golden flash of light. From the light came a man who seemed to be in his late 50's or early 60's. He had a short light brown beard with flakes of white hair all around. He had blue-grayish eyes and a calm, stoic face that looked focused and cool pressured, and short light brown hair in a close shave. He wore grey and black robes that made him look like a casual form for royalty. The robes also had intricate golden lines all around it. The robes reached down to his top of his feet were black boots peered out. The man looked like a taller version of Russel Crowe. To complete the outfit he had a staff on his right hand. The rod was golden with sliver lines all around the staff and at the top was a medium-sized clock, golden trim and white base. It also had a symbol of an hourglass in the very center of the clock. The man sat upon the golden throne filled with clocks and regarded me with a curious look, which changed to surprise and then to one of pity, all in no less than 5 seconds.
Another came in tornado of wind that nearly knocked me to the floor. He was wearing turquoise blue robes with white blotches all over it, but I then realized that the blotches were moving. Their appearance was that of the clouds and I realized that his suit seemed to portray a clear sky. He also wore a necklace that the pendant seemed to be shaped like a lightning bolt. When I looked at his face, I nearly jumped in shock. His face looked to be once a kind, gentle face but now it was hideously scarred. His face was now cold and rigid and covered in slight white scars all over is cheek and forehead. The most noticeable scar was a big one that went across his left eye, the eye looking pale white which stood to reason that he was half-blind, to the bottom of his cheek. The other eye was a stormy blue and seemed to hold no emotion. His hair was grayish-white, cut into a standard military like hairstyle, he also had a grayish-white beard. He sat on the stormy throne and looked at me with surprise.
A swirl of earth appeared and out from it came another Primordial. When the Primordial was fully revealed I nearly jumped out in terror because of this Primordial's appearance. This Primordial was a woman who looked almost like Gaea. She had the same dark brown hair and elegant face but her eyes were different. Instead of mossy green, like Gaea's, they were a stone gray color. Her expression was also different she looked gentle, kind, and graceful, completely not like the Gaea I knew. I know the Gaea I killed was the evil version and her good version was consumed and she was not herself, it was kinda hard to react this way when it came to the woman who tried to kill me on multiple occasions. anyways back to Gaea look alike, she was wearing dusty jeans, worn-out hiking boots, a dark brown shirt, and a fur coat. She was also carrying around a big duffel bug, which made me think she was camping in a forest or a mountain. She sat on the rocky throne and looked completely comfortable, which surprised me because it looked like I would need to see a chiropractor if I were to sit on it. She looked at me with a surprised look and then slightly glared at me, one that chilled me more because she was starting look A LOT like Gaea.
Next appeared two men in a flash of purple and pink light. When I saw them my heart nearly skipped a bit. I was NOT gay by any means but these two men seemed were practically the very definition of perfection. One of them was dark skinned and had short black hair. His face looked chiseled and his bright white smile seemed to make him more attractive. His eyes were a dark, violet color that looked as innocent and cheerful as a new born baby. He wore a light purple white striped dress shirt that seemed to hug his chest and he wore dark blue jeans and red Nike shoes. The man that appeared with him was just as equally stunning. He was pale, had a face that looked like it was sculpted out of diamond, deep purple eyes that shone with beauty, and had shoulder length blonde hair. He wore a red and blue dress shirt, light blue jeans, and blue running shoes. But what was truly stunning were what was behind him. Or rather attached to him. Attached to his back, were, at his height, 35-foot set of wings. They looked like that of an angel's, pinkish-white, each feather shiny and glowed slightly. The man with wings sat in the love seat looking throne while the other sat in the purple throne. The two gods looked at me, the dark skinned man looking at me with curiosity as he scratched his chin, while the pale man looked at me with shock and then smiled brilliantly.
The next two Primordials came a few seconds later, one appearing in a swirl of smoke and another in a swirl of multi-colored water. The one appearing in smoke was a beautiful woman. She wore a gray cloak, going all the way to her knees that hid her face except for her mouth. She let down the hood and showed her beautiful face. She had an elegant yet cold face, a mop of bright scarlet hair flowing down her like a waterfall. She had vibrant green eyes that looked like poison and a serious look on her. She sat on the gray whispering throne and looked at me with a calculating look. If it weren't for the eyes and hair, I would have thought that Athena was staring at me. Her eyes flashed with pity for second and and sighed. I felt confused and a little offended, not knowing if she thought I was disappointing or what. Anyways the man that appeared looked to be in his 40's, his hair a pale blonde that had a few gray lines in it and had a small goatee on his chin. His eyes were kaleidoscopic, his eyes changing colors like Aphrodite's, and had a calm expression on him. His attire was of khaki shorts with black shoes and a weird shirt that matched the multi-colored form. It looked like a shirt that Rachael would have had on when painting or painted on. It had red, dark blue, green, orange-yellow, light blue, and gray. Somehow every time I focus on one color I would feel a different reaction. When I saw the red I felt a little pain in my back, and strangely remembered that pain as to when Athena stunned me at the Olympian meeting when they banished me. The others were different, the light blue one made me feel cold, the orange-yellow mix made me feel hot, the green one woozy, the dark blue one made me depressed and sad, and the gray one made feel alright. I shook myself from the weird feeling that happened to find that he sat down on the throne next to Ourea and looked at me in shock and contemplation, as if he thought I shouldn't have felt that.
I counted and so far there were,including Chaos, over 14 Primordials, and only one seat left, the creepy one filled with monsters. I was wondering what this Primordial would be and why he or she was taking so long. The other Primordials were waiting in there thrones, unfazed by this as if it happens on a regular basis. After a while I felt a presence approaching, signaling the last Primordial was coming. But there was something...odd about this presence. I swore I felt it before, but the only ones I felt before today were Gaea, Nyx and...Oh no.
A swirl of black and red fire swirled in front of the creepy throne and when it cleared I paled drastically and my eyes widened in terror. I now knew why the presence was so familiar, I mean I did jump into his own home during the Giant War. The figure that appeared was slightly taller than he was the first time I met him, standing 30-feet tall like the rest and he had slightly purple skin. However he was a bit different from last time. For one, he actually had a face. His was a stone cold, rough, and tough face. He had a scar on his forehead that reached to the top of his right eye. His eyes were bloodshot red and merciless. He also had spiky black hair. His attire was also different from the last time I saw him. Instead of the black armor that he had then, he had a black leather jacket with tiny metal spikes on the shoulders. He also had a black t-shirt of a bloody red demon, black ripped jeans, his belt was a metal chain with a hellhound emblem on it, and black boots with metal and bronze toes. The figure that stood before me was the same one who me and Annabitch barely escaped to escape, the one who killed Bob, Small Bob, and Damasen. He was Tartarus. He sat down on the creepy throne and laid his right elbow onto the armrest and placed his head on his hand, obviously looking bored and grumpy. Then I noticed him become alert and looked around the room until he found me. His eyes widened in surprise and he sat straight looking at me intently.
I became angry looking at me. He tried to kill me. He killed Damasen, Small Bob, and Bob! How is he here? I looked at Chaos looking at me with a clear understanding as to why I was angry and sighed. He then straightened up and he looked around the room at the Primordials. He then spoke up "My children, thank you for coming. I must apologize for calling in this emergency meeting but I have something of utmost importance to say."
The Apollo clone spoke in a carefree cheerful voice "No worries Grandpa. But seriously me and Hemera were having such a great time in the Caribbean." He gestured to the woman next to him, named Hemera I guess, who looked down blushing. "Couldn't you have called this meeting maybe a day later?"
Chaos replied with "I'm sorry Aether. I didn't wish to interrupt your special time but this simply cannot wait."
The black suited man said "What is this issue that would require our presence, Father? Is it the demigod that is here?" They all looked at me, which felt like a mice in the middle of a giant group of cats. Intimidating and Terrifying.
Chaos nodded and said "You are correct Erebus. This demigod is the reason for what we are all here."
The man in the throne made of water said "How come we are here to address a mere demigod? I can smell the sea on him." He then narrowed his eyes at me like a laser. He then recoiled and and his eyes widened and he spoke "Is he really-"
Chaos cut him off by saying "Yes he is indeed. Primordials, I wish for you to formally meet Perseus Jackson, the former Twice-over-Hero of Olympus."
I looked around to see the Primordials reaction which varied from gasping, surprised looks, looks of confirmation, eyes widening, and jaws dropping. The ones who seemed to seem the most shocked being the woman in the rocky throne, the other one in the dark one, and the man in the sky throne. The ones that seemed like they weren't surprised or had looks of realization were Tartarus, the man in the watery throne, the other one in golden throne, the one in the love seat throne, and the woman in the misty gray one.
"So this is the legendary Perseus Jackson?" The man in the black suit, I believe was called Erebus, said. "I must say I expected him to be taller."
I winched internally. That comment kinda hurts when it comes to a Primordial like him.
Chaos said "Ah, most of you have not officially met Perseus her. Why don't you introduce yourselves?"
Erebus nodded and turned to look at me and said "I am Erebus, the Primordial god of Darkness and shadows." My eyes widened. From what I heard about the Greek myths, he was by far one of the strongest of all the Primordials.
The woman next to him spoke up next, her British accent silky smooth and alluring "I am Nyx, Primordial goddess of Night." My mind blanked for a bit and then my eyes widened once again. How could I have not recognized her?! This was the same Primordial me and Annabitch had to run from in Tartarus and had to go through her House of Night. Oh wait, now I remembered why I couldn't recognize her! Yeah because she was back then 15 feet tall, encased in shadows, had shadowy wings, and I was to busy running the hell away from her. But right now she looks normal, or as normal as you get when you are 30 feet tall and daughter to Chaos. But how come she isn't trying to rip me apart?
"I understand why you are confused as to why I'm not trying to 'rip you apart' as you thought." Nyx said. Oh right, All powerful Primordials, they can read my thoughts. Duh. "I now remember you as the boy who fell into Tartarus and I chased after that infernal girl mocked me." She clenched her hands onto he armrest and I felt the room temperature go down. "I must properly inform you that that form and time you saw me in was not myself. That was the darker, more evil side of me. It took control for a little bit until a little while after you and Athena spawn escape my house. But I managed to cast her out for the moment. I must apologize to you Perseus, I nearly destroyed you and doomed the world to my sister's rule, I am truly sorry."
And I thought Chaos apologizing to me was the most shocking thing that ever happened to me. But a Primordial apologizing to me took the cake. I mean at least he is merciful and kind, the Primordials however are supposed to be as prideful as any of the other gods. I stuttered out "I-I-It's ok. I uh understand. I mean as you say you weren't in the right mind. I can't really blame you, it was Annabeth that provoked you after all."
Nyx smiled brilliantly which made me blush a bit. She nodded gratefully and remained silent, waiting for the next Primordial to speak. And so the man in the watery and icy throne spoke up and said "Hello, my name is Pontus, the Primordial god of the oceans and seas. It is nice to meet you Perseus Jackson, you made most of us sea deities, including me, proud." I was reduced to a stuttering mess as he said this. I was just complemented by the Primordial that oversaw the seas long before my so called father did. I stuttered out "U-um thank you, Lord Pontus. It's an honor to receive such undeserved praise, I was just protecting my family and friends." Pontus merely howled in laughter and said "Just as humble as I have heard. Don't sell yourself short Perseus, you saved the world twice. As far as I'm concerned you earned the praise." I just nodded dumbly and decided it to be unwise to argue with the Primordial.
I turned to next Primordial, the woman next to him, and she said in a sweet voice "Greetings as well Perseus Jackson. You truly have made me and my husband proud. I am Thalassa, the Primordial goddess of the seas. It is a pleasure to finally meet you." I nodded.
The next was the Apollo look-alike, Aether I heard, and he said "Hey, it is so nice to meet you. My name is Aether and I am the one and only Primordial god of light and the upper atmosphere." The woman next to him, Hemera, then waved at me and spoke in a graceful, gentle voice "Hello dear Perseus. It is wonderful to meet you. We have heard so much about you. Oh I'm Hemera, the Primordial goddess of Day."
The next one was the man with the scarred face. He said in a raspy voice "So you are the same Perseus Jackson who bore the weight of the sky huh? I can tell by gray hair line there. I am Ouranos, the Primordial of the Sky and same sky that you held up." My mind recoiled at that information. This was The Ouranos?! The same Ouranos that was Gaea's husband and, you know, chopped into pieces. "I heard that." Ouranos replied with. 'Dammit why can't I keep my big mouth-I mean-head quiet!' "Probably because your thoughts are as loud as a train horn. Anyways I know you are wondering as to why I am here and still alive. Well the answer to that is that Chaos here brought me back and put me back together. Well most of me anyways, you know about the whole Aphrodite thing right, the whole being born from my genitals?" And I now felt a little nauseous hearing about that little tidbit. So that meant that he is missing his...oh! "Exactly." Ouranos said in an embarrassed tone. Some of the other Primordials were snickering at that, probably a long running joke, or in this case a few millennia years long of a joke. "Anyways, it is pleasant to meet you Jackson and also thank you for destroying Gaea's evil side." He looked down depressed. "I'm glad that you finally put my wife to rest and saved the world from that evil side of her, thank you." I decided to only just nod.
Next came the woman next to him. "I am Ourea, the Primordial goddess of mountains and stamina. Daughter of Gaea." She said that last part with a tiny amount of venom. But it wasn't directed to Gaea herself but to me. I can understand why, Gaea was her mother and I made her fade. But that reasoning didn't make her glare any less frightening. She said nothing else and waited for next person to introduce themselves. Al the Primordials and Chaos looked at her worried but continued as there as no use in talking about it now.
The next Primordial spoke up and it was the multi-colored shirt guy. He said "Hey my name is Hydros, Primordial of Fresh waters, Special liquids, and the Five Rivers of the Underworld." I now realized why his throne was so different and mixed. The metal must be liquid metal and ice usually had fresh water in it. The most shocking piece of information was the fact that he was the Primordial that created the Five Rivers of the Underworld. "It is nice to meet you Perseus." He spoke again, interrupting my thoughts. "I've been dying to meet the one demigod who has came into contact with all the Rivers of the Underworld. Tell me Perseus do you know why you survived diving into the Styx with your memories intact?" I was confused and asked "What do you mean? Wasn't it because I am-was a son of Poseidon?" Yeah that is still going to sting for a while. Hydros responded with "No it wasn't." I was now super confused, but Hydros continued "The Rivers of the Underworld may be a form of water but Poseidon doesn't have the power to control them as they are different and unstable. Only somebody with a powerful control of water may be able to control other forms of water, like how you were able to control the poison of Akhlys. But no one with that kind of power could have protected them from the waters of the Lethe or any of the other rivers, control them or move them, maybe, but not survive such effects from the Lethe. But you did, because I protected you." This realization befuddled me, this guy practically saved me from death, I tried to find the words to thank him but he then said "You're Welcome." I sighed internally, why couldn't they stop reading my mind?
The next Primordial was the lady in the gray throne. She spoke up "My name is Ananke. I am the Primordial of Prophecies and Fate. I understand that my children, the Fates,(I'm making it so that the Fates are the children of Chronos and Ananke instead of Nyx and Erebus, just feels right) have wronged you with a cruel, miserable, and unjust life. You were supposed to be on a more loving, happier life, but my daughters have become to blind with their power, toying the fates and destinies of innocent people for their amusement. I, as their mother, wish to apologize for their transactions and wish to make up for them." I processed the information and nodded gratefully, I knew that those old bats were literally messing with my life. This info just put three new people on my revenge list. "Thank You, Lady Ananke, but you have no fault in what your children have done, I know how it is to have family take you for granted." It is true, her children treated her gift for granted just as my father did to me. Ananke nodded, a genuine smile on her face.
The next Primordials to introduce themselves were Beautiful male #1 and #2. The first was the black male in purple. He said in a smooth voice "Nice to meet you Perseus Jackson, it is really nice to meet you man. My name is Phanes, the Primordial of Procreation, sex, and generations. Me and Eros," he gestured to the man next to him, "here have been dying to meet the famous lady killer savior of Olympus."
The man, now called Eros, yelled at Phanes "PHANES! Not Cool! You ruined my introduction! I had it planned! The name spelling out in fireworks, the dramatic music, the lights, all ruined!"
Phanes in response rubbed the back of his neck, smiling embarrassed "Sorry bro. I guess it just slipped out. On the upside, I saved Percy and rest here from having to witness something like that." The rest of the council nodded their heads almost simultaneously which caused Eros to frown in disappointment. He then picked himself up from his his slouch and said to me "Well hello, the name is Eros, but you already knew that, I'm the Primordial of Love, Beuty, and Sexual Intercourse.
That left one last Primordial, Tartarus. I glared at Tartarus, one which he took without so much as flinching. "Greetings Perseus Jackson. I suppose you already know who I am, since we have already met, well at least in my dark side. Anyways I am Tartarus, Primordial of the Pit." I just continued to glare to him. He sighed, knowing my reaction and continued with "I know you must hate me for what I did to you and your allies in the Pit. Even if I was in my dark self at the moment, I still have no excuse about what I did. All I can say is that your Titan friend, his pet, and my son are still alive and here waiting for you." I was shocked about that. I thought that I would never see Bob or Damasen ever again, but now that I know they are alive and are waiting for me I almost wanted to run out the doors but thought that as unwise. I hesitated but responded to Tartarus with "Thank You for keeping them alive, I am glad I will see them again. I accept your apology Lord Tartarus, but it seems unnecessary since you were in your dark aspect." Tartarus looked relieved and nodded. With that all the Primordials have introduced themselves and now I wondered as to what is next.
Chaos answered this question by speaking to the council "Well, now that you'll have introduced themselves, I should get straight to the point as to why I called you all here." The Primordials nodded and waited for Chaos's answer. Chaos continued with "I have called you all here because of the Olympians."
Almost all the Primordials simultaneously groaned in annoyance. Erebus pinched the bridge of his nose, frustrated and said "*Sigh* What have those prideful fools done now?! Abuse the minor gods again? Sink another island? Threaten to to go to war with each other again?"
Chaos shook his head grimly and said "No, I'm afraid something not as usual with them. I'm afraid they have done something far worse, one that I see as the final straw." Most of the Primordials had looks of curiosity and worry. They were probably thinking that if Chaos, the merciful Creator, said it was the final straw then they knew it was something Really Bad. The ones that didn't look at all surprised and nodded their heads were Chronos, Ananke, and Eros.
"It has to deal with Perseus, I assume?" Ouranos said.
Chaos nodded. "Yes grandson, it does involve young Perseus I'm afraid." The Primordials looked at me with either worry, curiosity, or pity. I felt like a lab experiment being looked over by giant scientists.
Aether spoke up with "Well don't keep us in suspense tell us what happened."
Chaos looked at Aether and the rest and sighed. He then said "I assume you all remember the final words that Gaea spoke of involving Perseus's fate?" The Primordials nodded grimly. Chaos continued with "Apparently, it would seem that before Gaea awoke she had a meeting with Ananke, making her pay a favor, to make sure the battle would be won, to make it so that the Giants couldn't be destroyed by the gods and demigods."
Ananke chimed in with "Fortunately, I found out that I couldn't change their fates and tried to convince Gaea to stop the war as she wouldn't win. Unfortunately, Gaea still wished for the favor to be paid and I was forced to give her a glimpse into the future. What she saw both displeased her greatly and at the same time made smile evilly. What she saw was what she said to Perseus about his coming demise. As much as we have tried to prevent it, the vision came true."
The Primordials gasped and looked at me. Their reactions were now more aligned to horror, sadness, and pity. But I didn't care. In my mind, the events of the betrayal were flashing in my hand like rapid fire. Each making me angrier and angrier. I was back to the present by Chaos talking once more. "Instead of explaining what happened, I will instead show you all." He then raised his right hand over the council and their all breathed in deeply. I turned to find their eyes pure white and glowing slightly. The only ones that weren't in this state were Chaos, Ananke, and Chronos. Chronos looked at me and said "They are currently looking at the events that happened concerning your betrayal. It is temporary and will pass shortly. Me and Ananke are not seeing them as we have seen them happen first hand. I apologize for not interfering but I had no choice but to do nothing." I just nodded my head. A second later, the affected Primodrials' eyes stopped glowing and they leaned forward gasping. When they returned to normal, their looks were mixed from pure rage, hate, sadness, and horror. Even Tartarus and Erebus looked horrified, but they were mostly shaking in fury.
Chaos clapped his hand and drew back the Primordials' attention. "As you have seen, the words Gaea had spoken have come true. I fear that this confirms that the gods have become to corrupt in power. I would hope that the 2nd Titan and Giant War would help to change the gods for the better but I see that my hopes were denied. The Olympians have become to corrupt and dangerous to the mortal world and so we will have to take action."
The Primordials looked shocked and unsure. Nyx raised her hand and asked "But Father, we are still unable to act in the mortal world. The only Primordials who have any way of interacting with the mortal world is me and Ouranos. How do you suppose we defeat the gods if we can't do much of anything?"
Chaos smirked and said "That is what young Perseus is here for." The Primordials all looked at me in sudden realization. "He has agreed to help us defeat Olympians and to hear upon my offer."
I raised an eyebrow in confusion at what he meant by an offer. "Wait Lord Chaos." I interrupted. "What do you mean by an 'offer?'"
Chaos responded "Perseus, I have seen the progress on the Greco-Roman Pantheon since Kronos. I have seen how Kronos ushered in an era of peace for the Titans and immortals but fear for humanity. I would hope that the Olympians would be better than the Titans and bring in an era of peace for mankind and god kind, but it would seem that they fallen prey to the same pride, greed, and gluttony that the Titans fell to and such influence has affected the mortals as well. I have seen how the Titans and gods have failed in keeping this world safe and so I have a proposition for you." I was intrigued at what he had to say and nodded for him to continue. He finally said "Perseus I wish to make a new council of immortals to replace the Olympians. The Titans were bad and overthrew my children and betrayed my wishes. The Olympians were suppose to be the remedy for the Titans evil but it seem that they have instead become the same and so like the Titans need to be taken down. For the good of the mortals and immortals. As such I wish to make a new council, one that I and the Primordials will accept and oversee if need be. This council I wish to be humble, loyal, and strong willed and no one fits the description of an appropriate king better than you. Perseus Jackson, I would like to ask you to not only be my champion but to lead this council, to be the new King."
It took all my sheer willpower to not faint right then and there. ME A KING?! There was no way to describe how flattered I was. But that got me thinking if the Titans and gods turned corrupt,what would stop me and this new council to become the same? And wouldn't destroying the gods also mean destroying the West and all of civilization?
Chaos suddenly said "I know that you think that what would stop you from turning just as the others did. But I say this Perseus that you are the most selfless person I have ever met and ever will meet. You not like the gods and will be a better ruler. I can see it. But if you still doubt, then know that we shall find a way to keep you from this fate and stop if you if you become corrupt. But I know this will never come to pass. And we shall make sure that the mortal world will not be harmed. So, Perseus, do you accept and be the symbol of hope and justice that the godly world needs?"
I stayed silent, looking down, thinking about the offer. I did promise to overthrow the gods, this would be the perfect way to destroy them and save the mortal world. I could see my friends again, if they were still around. I could see my sister, Andromeda. I could see Piper, Artemis, Aphrodite, and Thalia. I made my decision, but something tells me Chaos already knew my response.
I looked up and faced Chaos and the council and said "My Lord, I accept the offer and will help you overthrow the gods."
Chaos smile brightened like a supernova. Ironically his spacial tux had a giant burst of light like an ACTUAL supernova just gone off. He said in reply "Thank You Perseus, it pleases me that you have accepted and despite all the betrayal and loss, you would still fight for the greater good." I nodded my head in appreciation. "Now I believe that it is time for you to begin your training."
I had a dumbfounded look on my face that just screamed 'Wait What.' I asked Chaos nervously "Um Chaos did you say training?"
Why yes." He said patiently. "You did not expect to be just given these new powers and fight the Olympians a day later right?" The way he said it along with the sneaky, amused smile he had on would stand to reason that he knew that I thought it would be like that. I sighed in resignation and asked "Alright, I give. I will do this training. How long would I be training for?" Chaos's face gained a contemplative look on him, with his fingers in his chin, scratching. He said while counting something of with his fingers, "Hmm lets see. 50 years in here is over 5 years in the regular world. 100 here would be 10 over there, you will be here for over 60 years in terms of time in the mortal world, so you will be here training for," He then had a silly smile on his face, his eyes closed and said "600 years!"
Remember when I said it took all my willpower Not to faint when I was told I would be a King? Well since I used it all up, I had nothing to support this realization.
After that earth shattering news, I fell back onto the floor and passed out, darkness clouding my senses.
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And that is all she wrote for chapter 5. What will happen to Percy during his six hundred year training session? What will happen to the mortal world and the godly world in 60 years. What kind of new immortal council will this be? And what more surprises does Percy have in store for him? Well you will have to find out later in the next chapter.
Hey guys before I vamoose, I just like to reassure you again Apollo/Zoe and Apollo/Hestia IS NOT happening. I have heard your pleas and have granted them. Little disappointed but I will get over it. I know you guys prefer Apollo the ever loving bachelor. As for any other couples tat are coming, not that none will be gay and some will be already canon relationships. As for what you guys think of the Primordial council, send your comments and reviews. Just note that these characters will mostly be on the sidelines while Percy and his allies fight the war. This is his story. Also remember, my competition of finding a perfect profile pic and how to put do it is going on now. This will go on until the next chapter is up which will take a while as I have A LOT of homework and projects to do. And people say being a Senior is great! And remember that the winner will receive a sneak peek at chapter 7, after chapter 6.
With all that said and done, I bid thee farewell for now my followers and viewers.
Zayden StormVoid Out! EXCELSIOR!