Chapter 15
Hey Guys! Zayden StormVoid here once again to bring you another chapter of the New Titans: Fall of Olympus! I am currently writing and working on this chapter as quickly as possible before school starts up. I still find it ridiculous that school and college days are overlapping what are supposed to be college days. Once you would start college in September and now it is starting in August.
Anyways, I have took a little few days absence from writing because of important events. I have visited my new college and scheduled my classes which I found to be a weird shift from the simplicity of high school. I barely manage to obtain the classes I have, which are jumbled, and some I have to take online, which is a new experience I suppose.
I have gone and seen Ant-Man and the Wasp and it was Hilarious! That movie was certainly a thrilling movie, full of action, suspense, and comedy. I cracked up when I saw the Scott-sized ant! I have also seen the upcoming movies coming up like Christopher Robin, Venom, and The Meg, and I can't wait for them. I especially wish to see Christopher Robin because it comes out near my birthday, and it feels like a revisit to my childhood before I go off to college. I can just feel the waterworks about to go off.
Moving right along, last chapter we saw The New Titans fully announce themselves to the mythological world and declare war on the Olympians. We saw Camp Jupiter, the Hunters, and almost half of Camp Half-Blood and the Amazons side with Perseus and some of the minor gods joining them as well. We also have a month of a neutral rest for both sides, each not attacking the others in due to the oath to Chaos. The next chapters dive into the events that occur through the month time from both sides, mostly looking at Percy's side. I will use this as a time to fully finalize and solidify the plot, so don't think I'm giving you guys boring expositional chapters.
Also, to answer some questions about the story, I have noticed that you guys have noticed a little error, on my part, about Aphrodite and Hephaestus divorcing. First I said that they made a trap on Zeus and Hera to divorce and then I said in the last chapter that Aphrodite shouting her divorce. I honestly missed that and I thought at the time it would place more impact at the moment, to break off any ties between the two sides. As an answer to this debacle, the first time, where they trapped Zeus and Hera, it didn't worked and they were still officially married, but then, during the events of the next chapter, Aphrodite was able to divorce the marriage by using her newly gained powers by Chaos and with the Creator of the Universe pulling a few strings. I will fully put this into the story in another chapter.
Also, another question that I will answer comes from sidqlotay07. He asked why I killed the wind gods from the get go and what their deaths have to do with the story. Thanks for the question by the way, and the reason is that they share the domain of the winds with Zeus and share power and control over them. Now with the wind gods dead, the wind spirits and domains are out of control and Zeus will be trying to maintain it all while The New Titans take the domains and level the laying field by weakening Zeus and gaining a foothold of power with the sky, like Triton with the sea and Hades fully controlling the Underworld.
Also to officially put in a timeline: The 2nd Giant War ended in August of 2010, the reward ceremony occurred in September of 2010, Zane and Ryan arrived two weeks later, Percy then joined the Hunters, for Athena's blessing to marry Annabeth, during December of 2010, he then spent 6 months with them, with the betrayal occurring almost right after, making it the Day of the Betrayal to be around June of 2011. 60 years passed on Earth afterwards with Percy coming back and killing Ares in June 2071. Now the events in this chapter will take place around the middle of June 2071.
Anyways, with all that out of the way, its time to begin the chapter! Remember, I don't own Percy Jackson, all credit for this world and characters is inspired and based from Rick Riordan.
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Kingdom Come
Location: Ontario, Canada, near the the Great Lakes
Time: June 16, 2071
Percy's POV
Miles and miles away from Olympus, up to the north, are the Great Lakes. Massive lakes that have been a geographical jewel of North America. Now it is home to a new kind of importance in the world, a more mythological side to it.
This new importance is known as Mt. Genesis, the new home to the New Titans.
The mountain was both enormous and beautiful. The mountain's height stood tall at over 16,000 feet high! The mountain was an amazing sight to behold, with plant and animal life beginning to flourish almost erratically on the slopes and fields around the mountain. The location of the new, enormous mountain stands right next, and between the the three lakes known as Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, and Lake Hudson.
But the true beauty of the mountain was, unfortunately, hidden by the mortals, its masterpiece one of the mythological world. This masterpiece was the magnificent beauty that put Olympus to shame. The city stood at the top of the mountain peak, with was big and flat for the city to be centered, and had two spiked peaks at the west and east side of the city. The city itself was still under construction but was gorgeous nonetheless. There were buildings and temples of the city that were constructed of different metals, ranging from marble and obsidian to godly metals such as Imperial Gold to Celestial Bronze. There were market places places to be built, various temples and parks, and homes and castles for the future inhabitants of the city.
But the most majestic structure was the Grand Palace. It stood close to the center of the city, high walls guarding the surroundings with mighty tall gates and smaller entrances. It was high, over 10 stories tall, the walls made of Chaotic Metal, all blessed by Chaos himself, and the marble pillars along the outside of the walls for decoration. Around the temple were statues of the New Titans, the Primordials, and even a few Dragons. There were luscious gardens around the temple, each filled with small lakes and statues.
This was to be the main grand temple, palace, and home to the New Titans, and while still under way after only a couple of weeks of construction, it was glorious.
And high above, on a balcony, overlooking the glorious city on a watchtower, was myself, Perseus Jackson. I was dressed in a royal-looking dress robe, black with lines of white and silver tracing along the elegant yet masculine robes. I first thought that it looked ridiculous for me to wear, looking something like what people in that Black Panther movie wore. I watched the movie and I loved the clothes and style, don't get me wrong, but I just thought it wasn't my style. But then I put them on and I felt both comfortable and impressive.
I inspected myself again to see the more exclusive features of the robes. There was my dragon symbol traced on the tight arm, the lining being of silver and contrasting to the black of the robes perfectly. On the left arm, there was a trace of white lining creating a symbol of Yin and Yang right around the shoulder area, and with several complex, decorative designs going down the arm. The front and back were the same, with decorative designs that made me feel like some prince.
I scoffed at the thought, realizing the irony in my mind. I was once just a simple 12 year kid, flunking schools left and right, living in a basic Manhattan apartment, like any regular mortal kid. Then one field trip to a museum and everything changed. I killed my winged evil math teacher, I nearly got killed by a bull man in diapers, and found out I was a demigod. My life then turned from life-threatening quest to the next, facing monsters and beings I thought were just fairy tales. But even then I didn't feel mighty or powerful or even deserving of praise despite the evidence saying so. I felt just like a regular part of a large story, a large world of magic and gods. Then I was stripped of the happiness, love, and peace that I thought I had and was cast out like broken toy, a forgotten piece that outlived its usefulness. But I was found again by the most unlikeliest of people, was reunited with friends and loved ones I thought I lost, and been given a new purpose once again. Only this time, I have to be treated like royalty now.
Life does find a way to make things unpredictable.
I sighed tiredly. I looked down at nothing in particular but saw the large amount of people, satyrs, nymphs, and friendly monsters and creatures walk into the palace prepared for the main event.
"Life is freaking crazy" I unconsciously said aloud.
"The understatement of all time." A voice said behind me.
I turned to see where the voice came from. I turned to see it was Artemis, former Olympian and one of my girlfriends, smiling at me lovingly. She was wearing a similar dress robe but with its own differences. Her dress reached above knees, showing her smooth, yet strong, luscious legs and was cut from the shoulders to free her arms in comfort. The dress was colored silver with lines of forest green tracing around her, which perfectly matched her eyes. Her God and Dragon Slaying tattoos were turned invisible for the formal occasion, showing of her slender slightly muscled arms, which both showed her Hunter strength and her beauty. Although, she did let her soulmate mark visible. She let her hair down from the occasional braid, showing her wavy red locks with black tips. She wore a tiny bit of makeup which severed to enhance her already stunning beauty. Her silver and forest green eyes looked at me with love and care.
I smiled back, my heart rushing just by the mere presence of her. I spread my arms out invitingly, to which Artemis accepted. I wrapped my arms around her waist and her arms wrapped themselves around my neck. We then leaned in a kissed passionately. It felt like my soul was on fire, every cell and nerve in my body humming in joy and ecstasy. Strangely, I could feel Artemis feeling the same way, almost like we were sharing our senses, but I ignored the details and focused on showing my love for this amazing goddess.
Reluctantly, we separated in our need of air, resting our foreheads touching while both us breathing deeply. I looked at her with love and care that I had never felt before and I said "How did I get so lucky to be with an angel like you?"
Artemis blushed in response to the angel comment. She smiled and responded teasingly with "I don't know. How did I manage to be so lucky as to be with such a loving, wonderful god like yourself?"
I chuckled and said "Lets just chalk it up to a mix between destiny, getting to know one another and saving your butt on multiple occasions."
Artemis chuckled as well and said "Multiple? I seem to recall me saving your hide just as many times."
I smiled nervously. "Yeah, right. I guess I really couldn't have come this far if it wasn't for you, Moonshine." I said teasingly.
She replied "Well, I wouldn't be here either if it wasn't for you too, Space-for-Brains."
I smirked and kissed her again, more passionately than the last time. We would have gone rabid on each other if my brain hadn't stubbornly reminded me that we had a very important event to get to. We separated once again and broke our hug to hold hands. Artemis then said happily "Calm down Spacey. If we keep this up we'll end up doing something a little naughty." She said that last word with such lusting emphasis that I swear I nearly had a nosebleed.
I felt my face flare up in embarrassment. Ever since Artemis and Diana merged into one person, Artemis had begun being more flirtatious around me. She is still usually level-headed and serious at times but when we are usually alone, she seems to channel Diana and becomes almost as flirty as Aphrodite.
Artemis laughed beautifully at the sight of my flared face. She said laughingly "Oh my gods! If only you can look at yourself right now! I might have to tell the girls to call you Cherry Head!" She chuckled at the name.
My eyes flared up in horror and embarrassment. "Please, Please, Please! Don't mention that to the others! I already have so many nicknames that if I write them all I could flood my room, and it's giant!"
Artemis rolled her eyes playfully and said "Whatever you say, Aquaman."
I rolled my eyes as well in both annoyance and amusement. "Oh, hardy har."
We turned to look out in front of the balcony, my right hand holding her left one, looking out at the magnificent city in front of us.
Artemis whispered out "This city looks amazing, isn't it?"
I sighed and said "Yeah."
The city was separated in designs in 14 different variations, each depicting the 14 main New Titans. These designs corresponded mostly to the traits of the New Titans themselves and they circled around the city to the entrance, their palaces being at the center of the areas, as the designs said. Near the entrance to the city, which a massive fortified gate with high and mighty walls defending the city, the first two were started there. The one to the left had futuristic buildings and architectures, forges and workshops, and the castle in the middle has a metallic bronze gleam to it. This area was based of Leo. The area to the right of the entrance was nearly covered in gold. The buildings and area were made and colored marble and gold, and had archery ranges, hospitals, stadiums, and sunny plazas, and, of course, the palace in the middle of the area was also golden with depictions of the sun around it. This was obviously Apollo's area.
The one to the left of Leo's area was Hestia's. Her area had an Italian Renaissance vibe, with beautiful buildings and architectures, along with cabins, warm bonfires, restaurants, and her fire brown castle. The one right to Apollo's was Hermes's section. This section looked like a normal city-like area, with shops and restaurants, abstract and complex arts, plazas, mail posts and trading markets, and his bright blue castle in the middle. Besides Hermes's was for Luke's section. Luke's area was a neat blend of multiple historical times ranging from medieval to modern, museums and galleries, futuristic and ancient structure replicas, and his castle colored gold and obsidian. Next to Hestia's was then Hades's. His was a, surprisingly less dark than one would think, his area being a medieval-early Renaissance tone, with market places, banks, and temples around the place. There was also a substantial space for a cemetery and morgue at the back, and, of course, his castle in the middle, colored obsidian black and gray and covered in gems.
Besides Luke's place was the area for Triton. Obviously, his area had a more Caribbean or coastal-like tone, with aquariums, palms trees, huts, and a large amount of small lakes and pools. His castle was colored deep blue and sea-green. Next to Hades's was his son's, Nico's, area. Nico's, unsurprisingly was almost like his fathers, with a bit of medieval Italian trend to it, but it also had an old, classy, 1930's American vibe. The place was prominent with theaters and arenas, areas for cemeteries, and weaponry arenas. His castle was colored light black with lines of gray and red. Next to Nico's area, was Piper's area. It was a classic coastal city vibe that reminded me of Los Angeles, the place also held zoos, theaters, shops, ice skating rinks, and a small bit of the place had a icy tone as well. Piper's castle had an icy blue and light purple coloring to it. And next to Triton's area was for Zoe. Hers was an ancient Greek city tone, with market places, old styled arenas for theater and sparring, archery ranges, forest trees and animals, and an astronomy base. Her castle was a starry night colored, with hints of forest green around it.
Next area was next to Piper's and it was based off Aphrodite. The area looked Paris, with beautiful architectures and parks, red bricked made buildings, shops and art galleries, design parlors and fashion show places, and there was even beautiful gardens and statues that just screamed love. She even made a replica of the Eiffel Tower. Her castle was bright pink, with traces of purple and blue. Next to Zoe's area was for Thalia's area. It was a strange mix of urban New York style along with forest themes here and there. There were forest trees and parks contrasting to the tall buildings and market filled streets, but what was most prominent were concert stages, carnival rides and attractions that shouted wild fun, and her castle that was colored cloud gray with sparks of lightning flashing in the walls. Then were the last two which were or me and Artemis. Artemis's was a peaceful forest and village take to it. There were vibrant trees and animals, archery ranges, parks and shops, and a buildings and structures that seemed to be built inside large trees and large rocks, like back in Arcadia. It held a peaceful 'one with nature' kind of vibe. Her castle was a silver and forest green color. As for my area, it was unique, I guess. It was mostly based on Arcadia and New York, filled with multiple assortment of buildings and structures, including sparring arenas, pools, memorials of past heroes and quests, and basically anything my brain wanted to be seen as paradise. My castle was colored starry black and white gold. The area around the grand place was mostly for the Grand Palace along with the market places from all the areas converging around the palace.
The whole city was a vast assortment of anything imaginable all blended together to make a utopia for all beings of the mythological world, one that promised peace, order, security, and freedom. The city was named Perciplios. Not my idea. Actually the name was chosen from everybody EXCEPT me. They wanted to name it this because, and this is in their own words, 'they wanted the city to be one that stood for hope, strength, courage, loyalty, and family, and they said that no one embodied that more than me.' I would have disagreed but I knew I couldn't convince them otherwise, especially the girls giving me looks that promised pain and yelling if I said anything against it.
The mountain itself was created by the joined powers of me, Artemis, and the rest of the New Titans. It was the perfect place to set up as a base for a few reasons. The main reason was that it was farther up north than Olympus, meaning if the Olympians tried to attack the city, then their powers will start you weaken. Another reason was because of the absence of mortal life. Apparently, pollution and human carelessness caused most of the Great Lakes to become severely contaminated and unfit for human life. Some cities survived and resisted the effects such as Chicago, but most cities and towns around the area were now abandoned. But when we created the mountain, the aftereffect caused the pollution to magically disappear and caused the Great Lakes to become just as they were 60 years ago. Anyways, another reason we setup shop here was because it was closer to the center of North America than Mt. Tam or Olympus. I wanted this safe haven for immortals and demigods to be more intertwined than with the center of Western Civilization, and with the once absence of human life, it was the perfect place to create the mountain WITHOUT causing major cities and areas to become destroyed in the process.
I was snapped from my thoughts and resent memories by Artemis saying "Percy, why did you come up? I suspect it isn't just for sightseeing, right?"
I sighed and said "You know me well, Arty. I guess I just needed some fresh air. I mean it is a really big day today, you know? I guess I'm just nervous."
Today was when Chaos would officially transform us into the New Titans and give us our thrones. I was especially nervous because I would also be crowned the new king as well.
Artemis nodded. She said "I can understand what you mean. After so many years of training and preparing it all is coming together so fast. But you shouldn't worry about becoming king. Remember, we all agreed on it and you would make a wonderful king."
I smiled gratefully at Artemis and said "Thank you Arty, but what if I mess up? I mean look at all the kings that came before. Ouranos became angry and he was betrayed and chopped into pieces. Kronos grew power hungry, ate his own children in fear, and then chopped into pieces too. And Zeus has become the very same thing as Kronos. What if I turn into the same thing like them? What if I turn out just as heartless and evil as the rest? What if I make a mistake and cost people their lives? What makes me any different then them? What makes me worthy?"
Artemis was silent for a bit, before she reached out and grabbed both of my hands and held them supportingly. She looked straight at my eyes, her eyes filled with love, care, and full determination. She said "Percy, you are NOTHING like them. You are kind, compassionate, loyal, courageous, and loving. You have had many chances to become just like Kronos or Zeus in the past and every time you turned them all down and stayed true to yourself. You fight not for power or control, but for family, for friends, for love. You gave up godhood many times for the good of the mythological and love. Besides, unlike that of Zeus, you have truly earned the right to be king. He may have killed his father to become king, but you have done so much more. You have lived as a regular mortal, been taught to be restful and kind to those deserving and to stand up for what is right. And when you found out you were a demigod, you didn't proclaim yourself as high or mighty, you sought to live your life as a regular demigod as well, to finally belong, while still anchoring yourself to the regular world for your mother. You have fought, suffered, loved, and lived as a mortal and immortal. You have rebuked absolute power, you chose to stand for what is right and not what was easy. You think yourself unworthy because of others, but your path is for you to chose and walk down. You think yourself unworthy because you think yourself lowly, regular, and humble, but that is exactly why you ARE worthy."
Artemis let go of my hands and cupped my face with her hands. She finished with "You will make mistakes, everybody does, but to learn from them is to be better. Besides, no matter what happens, no matter what transpires, what mistakes you will make, what decisions you take, I will always be beside you. I will fight beside you to the end. Even if the whole world rejects you, me, Aphrodite, Piper, Thalia, and Zoe, we will be their you, to the very end, soulmate or not. I won't let you disappear from me like last time, not ever. We are in this together, always."
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I was at a loss for words. I could feel a tear escape from my eye and trail down my shocked face. Artemis brushed the tear away with her thumb and rubbed by face with it. I wrapped my arms around her again, leaned in, and kissed her passionately. We stayed like that for what seemed like forever. We then broke apart and I said to her "Thank you, Artemis. You are the best and I try to prove your thoughts of me right. I love you."
Artemis smiled and her eyes teared up and said "I love you too."
We then embraced and wished for this to last forever. But we had something important to do.
We broke our embrace and I said "Well, shall we get this event started?" I held my arm out for her to wrap around. Artemis smiled and said "Lets us shall." She wrapped her arm around mine and we walked down to the coronation.
When we reached the throne room, I was still in awe at the magnificence and beauty of the room. The throne room was massively wide and tall, nearly the the same amount of size as the Primordial throne room. The ceiling of the room was a holographic image of a starry night sky, complete with stars and visibly glowing constellations, a repetitive cycle of the moon and sun taking dominance in the sky, and floating, shining orbs levitating on the ceiling for a more luminescent to staging lighting. The walls of the throne room were made of a mix of marble and obsidian, giving the room a dominant black color with complex lines and pillar-sized patches of white. The floor of the throne room was, in contrast to the main dark coloring of the room, was white and shaped like a massive circle. But the floor had painted a large magical circle filled symbols and lines. The sides of the room had three main hallways that lead to other rooms, the right and left sides, or to the main hall and outside, which was the main, tall door. Floating by the walls were several large, levitating frames that would showcase a depiction of Greek or Roman mythology legends and events, which ranged from the very the beginning to recent events. Also, standing by the walls were several small pillars that had placed, on top of them, crystals and gems of varying shape and color. The main center of the room was empty, excluding the painted magic circle in the middle, but it wouldn't be empty for long.
As me and Artemis finished our way out of the left hall, we also saw the many, many guests that have attended for the event. We saw a variety of colorful beings and faces, ranging from demigods and legacies, gods, Titans, satyrs and fauns, nymphs, immortals, members from the Army of Chaos, and friendly monsters, like Mrs. O'Leary, Small Bob, and Damasen's Drakon, who we call Scales. The demigods, legacies, and immortals ranged from members of the Army of Chaos and runway demigods, that were recruited in the time since my betrayal, demigods and legacies that came from Camp Jupiter and, recently, Camp Half-Blood and the Amazons, and the Hunters. The gods and Titans that came were that of our allies such as Khione, Iris, Persephone, Amphitrite, Atlas, Hebe, Leto, Rhea, Prometheus, Hypnos, Morpheus, Thanatos, and more. The satyrs, fauns, and nymphs came from shelter aligning nature spirits from Camp Half-Blood and Jupiter. As for the monsters, these were either friendly monsters that I have known and befriended, or monsters that also joined the Army of Chaos, as even monsters can join and be trained.
As I reviewed the groups of people here, I saw Piper, Nico, Leo, Bianca, Beckendorf, Silena, Michael, Lee, and Calypso talking with some of the demigods, probably congratulating for the ceremony. I noticed that Alabastor was conversing with a few demigod children of Hecate, that joined us, a little bit away from the rest. I also saw Apollo, Hermes, Aphrodite, Khione, and Triton conversing with some of the gods and Titans, also probably congratulations. Hades and Hestia were having their private conversation, Chiron was talking with Luke and Ethan, and Hylla and Reyna talking with the Amazons and some Roman demigods. As for the Hunters, I saw Thalia, Zoe, and Andromeda talking among the Hunters who seemed thrilled for their former and current lieutenant. Lykos and Flare noticed me and ran over to cuddle at me. I fondly rubbed their heads and bodies to their delight.
As we came closer, Andromeda spotted us and smiled brightly. She then made her way towards us where she promptly tackled me in a hug, to which I gladly returned. She was dressed in a fiery brown dress that matched her eyes. She broke the hug and spoke "Hey big brother Percy, how are you? Are you exited for the ceremony, or are you nervous? Are you alright?" I chuckled at my little sister's hyperactive and cheery mood. I said to my sister "Yeah I'm alright sis. I just went to get some fresh air and Artemis here dragged me back to get things started." Artemis looked playfully appalled at the term 'dragged' and was about to react before Andromeda said "Well that is Milady for ya! Although, I have to admit, I'm a little jealous that you spend so much more time with your little girlfriends than your sis. I hope you remember to spend some time with me." She pouted and glared cutely at me, which I found amusing and adorable. Sh can be so possessive of me sometimes, but I guess that happens after a lifetime apart. I patted her on the head fondly and said "Don't worry little sis, I'll always spare time for my adorable little sister." Andromeda blushed embarrassed and shouted "Hey! I'm not some little kid! I have been an immortal Hunter for 330 years, if you count Arcadia! I'm a grown woman, you know!" I laughed and said "True, but to me, you will always be my little sis, Andy." Andromeda blushed in embarrassment of her nickname and sighed in defeat.
Artemis giggled at the brother-sister sight before her, but not a moment later and the same happened with her. Apollo came and patted her on her head fondly. He was dressed in a similar robe to mine except his was brightly gold, had intricate blue lines around him, his left arm had a sun symbol on his shoulder, and his Dragon Slaying tattoo on left arm was different in design compared to mine. His was more sleek and the dragon's head had two wispy lines, that looked like whiskers, come out. He patted Artemis and sighed. He said "Aw, these interactions between you two almost remind us of me and you, right little sis?" He smiled teasingly at her. Artemis blushed herself in embarrassment and growled angrily. She turned to Apollo and yelled at him saying "HOW MANY TIMES DO I HAVE TO TELL YOU? I'M OLDER! I REMEMBER HELPING MOM PULL YOU OUT!" Apollo just laughed and said "Oh sis, I think your dreamy makeouts with Perseus here have started make you see things. I seem to recall me helping you out of our mother while you cried your eyes out." Artemis flushed and grew angrier. She started chasing after Apollo, shooting arrows at him in rage, while Apollo laughed and ran away from the oncoming onslaught from Artemis and her Hunters.
Only two didn't chase after Apollo and instead went over to me and Andy. Thalia and Zoe walked over to me and each gave me a hug and kiss. Their dress robes were similar to Artemis, but each with their own unique differences. Thalia's was primarily black with complex lines of dark yellow tracing along her curves and sides, clearly highlighting them and drawing in men's eyes like moths to a flame, even me. Her upper back was exposed, as Thalia wasn't one to be conscious of her appearance, her arms were free, and her dress reached down to her knees. Her slayer marks were hidden for the event and her hair was differently messed with because her spiky hair became more flowing and vibrant, the hair reaching past her shoulders. She looked stunning, like a seductive, deadly goddess. As for Zoe, she was equally amazing. Hers was a starry black with lines of forest green on it. Zoe's was of a similar design to Artemis's with tiny bit of cover of her shoulders. Her marks were also invisible at the moment and her hair was braid, tied with silver braids, making her beauty exquisite and beautiful. With her confident stance and lack of makeup, she, in total, pulled off, flawlessly, the look of a confident, mighty, gorgeous goddess.
Thalia spoke, bringing out of my stupor. She said in a teasing tone "Why were you and Milady come back alone and smiling brightly? Don't tell me you two did something naughty, did you?" I blushed at the implications of that statement and stuttered out, in defense, saying "N-No! W-We d-d-didn't d-do anything of the s-sort! We were just t-talking outside!" Thalia snickered and said "Oh, then why are you blushing so furiously, eh?" Her eyes shined in a mischievous glint. I blushed more and yelled out "Of course I would blush after you suggested something like that! Who wouldn't?!" Thalia just laughed at my embarrassment and said "Alright, calm down Kelpy, I was just pulling your chains a bit. But I'm glad you guys remembered our little deal, right? Remember that I got first dibs." Thalia's eyes showed a mix of accusing, lust, excitement, and teasing. I sighed, remembering this little 'deal' the girls made. They agreed on sharing me once a day for every week and then giving me the weekend for myself. They decided on a chronological order as to who met me first, starting with a date with Thalia on Monday, then Artemis, then Zoe, Aphrodite, and, lastly, Piper, which made me feel more like a toy than a person. But it was either this or constant fighting and squawking so I just rolled with it, appreciating the fairness of the deal and the girls working things out.
I said in reply "Of course I remember the deal, Thals. Don't you worry. Although, I have to say, I kinda like this jealous tone of yours Thals. Has the mighty Thunder Thighs become so possessive of her Kelp Head?" Thalia blushed at that and glared playfully at me which I laughed at. Zoe the came up and smacked Thalia on the head causing Thalia to winch in surprise. Zoe then said "Stop teasing the poor man Thalia, he has enough on his mind without you accusing him of going behind the deal." Thalia smiled in embarrassment and said "Alright, alright. Yeesh, so defensive, Zoe. I never thought in a million years you would be so defensive and possessive of a man." Zoe huffed and said "My views of men are justified and won't be questioned, I still detest men, but," Zoe then came up to me and wrapped my right arm and her arms, pressing her assets on my arm causing me to blush. Zoe continued with "Percy here has proven himself to be unlike many of them. Although, he does have his passionate, lustful side that he has shown me on multiple occasions."
I blushed like a maniac and Thalia stared at me with jealousy and suspicion in her eyes. She smiled wickedly and said "Oh is that so?" I shivered under the stare and tried to avoid it only to find Thalia wrapping her arms around my other arm squashing her massive assets onto me. Thalia then said "Well, maybe me and Percy have had our own little passionate times as well. Like when I fell on top of him in the forest, our legs wrapped around, our chests pressed against each other." She whispered loudly all this in my ear. My face was a fiery red, making it look like a cherry. I also felt another part of my anatomy wake up from this predicament and tried to keep it down. Zoe's eye twitched in jealously and said "Oh really?" Thalia glared triumphantly and said "Yes, really." They then proceeded to let go of me and start fighting, yelling and arguing among themselves, walking away unknowingly. I sighed as I thought that I was spared.
Then I heard a feminine voice behind me saying "Oh Perseus." I turned to find Aphrodite there behind me, looking amazing. She twirled around once to give me a good look at her attire. Her dress robe was bright pink, with traces of seductive purple tracing her curves. A small part of her back was revealed that felt like a very effect teasing method. Her dress reached her neck, tying along the back and also had a diamond shaped hole revealing the bottom of her neck and middle of her large breasts. The dress reached her knees, with a slit on the bottom, showing more of her beautiful legs. Her marks were invisible and her chocolate brown hair was wavy and vibrant. She truly looked like a goddess of Beauty.
She did a little pose with a hand behind her head and another on her hip and asked "What do you think?" My jaw was open wide at the beautiful being in front of me and I, tried, to say "A-A-Amazing." Aphrodite smiled brightly at that and hugged me tightly which I returned. She looked at me and said "So, what were you Artemis doing up there? Talking? Or maybe something more juicy?" She giggled at the statement. I sighed and said "We just talked about today and this whole ceremony. I have to admit, I'm a little anxious about this whole 'king' thing." Aphrodite closed her eyes and sighed. She then said "You are afraid of messing things up and being overwhelmed, is that right?" I nodded. Aphrodite nodded in understanding and said "It makes sense for you to have doubts. Everyone does. And I'm sure that Artemis told you this but we here for you, Percy. No matter how ugly and dangerous this road may get, we are all here for you. Nothing you say or do will change that." I smiled at one of my soulmates and said "Thanks, Aphy." We kissed passionately, feeling lightheaded and cheerful. We separated and smiled at each other.
I then heard a voice beside us asking "Percy?" We turned to see Piper standing there in her own dress that made my heart, like the others, skip a beat. Piper's dress was of a violet color, with icy blue lines tracing along, her arms and neck area free revealing more of her tanned skin. Her usual choppy, messy hair was trimmed and styled in a braid that suited her really well. Her kaleidoscopic eyes flashed brilliantly with her dress and even without noticing she didn't have any makeup, I knew her radiant beauty and uniqueness was all natural and all amazing.
Piper's face was blushed red, making her look more cute, stuttered out "U-Um, w-what do you think?" She tried doing an experimental turn, keyword being tried. I found it more adorable and laughed. Piper looked sad and shocked and said "You don't like it?" Her eyes had tears in them and I immediately felt bad and fearful that I made her think the wrong thing. So to rectify this, I went and put my hands on her shoulders and whispered in her ears "Like it? No. Love it? Absolutely." Piper's shocked look turned into a smiled and look of relief. I smiled and kissed her passionately, Piper returning it, though I noticed that her knees were shacking. We broke the kiss and I saw Piper's eyes shining with a staggering amount of love and lust in them. We smiled at each other.
Aphrodite came forward and said "Well, I think you two need to talk, so I'm going to talk with Hestia for a bit. And remember what I said, alright?" I nodded and flashed her a grateful smiled and said "Thanks Aphy." Aphrodite blushed at my smile and returned a smile back before turning to find the goddess. Piper looked at me with a questionable look and said "What did my mom mean?" I sighed and told her "I told her how I felt nervous and anxious about how I'm going to become king. She told me that it was ok for me to be a little scared as long as I knew that you all had my back and that I should turn to you'll if I need help." Piper smiled warmly at me and said "As always, mom knows just how to make things alright. She is right about that. I know how stressful it is for you to lead or be held responsible for so many lives, but know that we all signed up for this, we all believe in you and our cause, so believe in yourself, believe in your instincts, believe in your good nature, believe in us and everything will be fine." I smiled and kissed Piper again, gently this time. I said "I will Pipes, always. Gods, I still find myself thinking that you here with me is a dream." Piper raised her eyebrow and said in a cheeky tone "I hope its a good dream?" I held her hands in my own and said "The best. One I hope I never wake from."
We smiled at each other for what seemed like hours, before Triton came over and said "I hope I'm not interrupting something?" Piper chuckled and I rolled my eyes saying "A little bit. What's up Tirton, you ready?" Triton smiled and said "Gods, I hope so." Triton's robe was colored ocean blue, with lines of sea-green around him that resembled the tides, his left shoulder had a symbol of a trident and a seashell while the right one had the marking of a Sea Dragon Slayer. It looked like mine's except Triton's had fins around the dragon and a watery tail. Triton continued his with "Actually I need to show you something." I raised one eyebrow and said "What is it?" Triton responded with "Well its actually not a something, its more of a someone." I grew more curious at that term. Triton then clicked his fingers, a smile on his face, and a bright light flashed in front of me that squinted to see. I then heard a very familiar voice call out "BROTHER!"
I was then tackled by a huge lumbering mass. I was shocked and was about to attack before the what the figure said registered in my brain. Brother? Wait...big body...brother...faint trace and smell of the sea and...peanut butter? Then realization clicked in my brain. "Tyson?!" I questioned. The big figure stepped back to fully show himself as my clumsy, awesome, Cyclops brother:Tyson. He looked nearly the same as how I last saw him which was a while ago, nearly 600 years for me. Tyson was big, now about 7 feet tall, and broad shouldered, as it is being a Cyclops. His messy brown hair was trimmed and managed today, he had a bright, wide smile, and his large brown eye was filled with happiness and excitement. He wore a black suit that somehow fit his big figure, white undershirt and blue tie.
"Big Brother Percy is back!" Tyson yelled out, which drew a lot of attention. I smiled brightly to see my favorite Cyclops brother and hugged him back. Yet somehow, even with my newfound strength, I was still being crushed to death by Tyson's powerful hugs. He lifted me in the air and I started to feel lightheaded. I said to Tyson, while trying to breath, "Alright, that's enough Tyson. Please let go, Please!" Tyson let go and I gasped trying to catch my breath. After I relaxed, I looked to Tyson and said "Oh man, its so good to see you again Tyson. I'm glad to see you are still the same as always." Tyson smiled brightly and said "Of course I'm the same, why wouldn't I be? Did I grow a second head or something?" Tyson then looked at his shoulders which made me chuckle.
Me and Tyson caught up with each other of what happened after my betrayal. Tyson said how he was incredibly sad at the news and really angry at Poseidon. What shocked me was that he said Poseidon and not 'dad' and how his eye showed rage, one that kinda scared me a bit. He then talked how, in his own words, 'big brother Triton' and 'momma Amphy' kept him company and helped him through the hard times. They became really close. Andromeda then came by and gave the big lug a hug as well. Tyson and Andromeda apparently met up and she told him the truth about who she was and Tyson was overjoyed and now calls her 'Little Sister Andy' which I laughed so much at that. Tyson also talked about how he and Andromeda would talk and miss me, how he learned to speak better, and that when he heard from Triton that I came back that he helped influencing some of the Cyclops, Atlanteans, and Briarses, the last Hundred-Handed One, to join them. Triton mouthed that it was mostly Briarses. Triton then snapped his fingers again and the massive guy himself appeared. He was ten feet tall, bald, had brown eyes, and was wearing a giant Greek chiton that covered him up nicely, though I could see that some of his hands were tucked uncomfortably behind the cloth. We hugged and caught up as well.
Finally, after talking with a lot of people, mostly about congratulations and stuff, I heard Chaos's voice in my head saying it was time. So I walked out in front and clapped my hands loud. Everyone looked my way and I said "Listen, everyone, thank you all for coming, and the main event is about to commence so guests please find your seats please." Everyone did as said with the guests finding their seats while me and the rest stood by each other.
When everyone was seated, a bright flash covered the whole room and standing in the middle was Chaos and the Primordials. Some people gasped at the powerful beings, some moving in their seats at the sheer power that rolled off the powerful beings. Chaos walked up in front and introduced himself saying "Greetings gods, Titans, demititans, demigods, legacies, immortals, spirits, and monsters of all kind and welcome to the official coronation of the new pantheon council of the Greco-Roman pantheon, whom I have created and blessed: The New Titans!" Chaos gestured to me and the rest of the New Titans. Chaos continued with "Oh, but where are my manners? As for who me and the people here are, lets get started with that. These powerful beings here are the Primordial Council, my children who have served me and this universe well. As for me, I have been called by many names from many different people, mythologies, and religions across time and space, but one thing is for certain: I am the Lord and Creator of the universe and multiverse, the Creator of the Earth, planets, stars, galaxies, and everything in existence, but you may all call me Lord Chaos!"
People gasped at the revelation of meeting the Creator of the Universe and Creation himself. I sympathized with what they are feeling as I have felt it before, although they believed it faster than I did. He had to create a FUCKING BLACK HOLE to convince me.
Chaos continued with "But we are not here today for my sake or my fellow Primordials here, no. We are here for to officially establish the new council and kingdom to rule and take care of the Greco-Roman pantheon. The reason for this new council to take place dates all the way back to when the first Titans ruled." I saw some the Titans in their seats shift uncomfortably at the mention of their once rule. Chaos continued "I was angered by my grandson's, Kronos's, action against my son, Ouranos and the role that my daughter, Gaea, played in it. My son was killed and ripped to pieces before my eyes and witnessed as the Titans proclaimed themselves as the new masters of the world. I would have intervened if not for the cunning and treachery of Gaea, making laws that kept me from direct interference. I was force to sit back and watched as the Titans ruled the world in their so called 'Golden Age.' I saw the Titans abuse their power and wished for a solution to the problem. That came int he form of the Olympians. I watched as they defeated the Titans and took over, and I hoped that they would be different, that they would make the world better and help keep the peace. I was wrong. Overtime, the Olympians became just as, if not, worse than the Titans and created abused and tortured the mortals, abused their powers and obligations, created monsters themselves, and influenced the mortal world drastically. I watched for millennia, helpless to intervene and sought for a new solution. That came one fateful day, when a baby boy was born on the eight month, the boy's name being Percy Jackson!"
Everyone's eyes were on me and I felt severally uncomfortable, but I put on a brave, confident face. Chaos continued his speech with "I saw the boy's future and what he would achieve and create, a safer world for all beings of the mythological world. So, to help achieve this goal, I blessed the boy to be my future champion, to be my sword of justice to punish the wicked, bring the mighty down, and save the world from the conflicts that have occurred. As the 2nd Titan and Giant Wars occurred, I was pleased as how Olympus improved, the gods became wiser and humbler, the threat of Kronos and Gaea were extinguished, the mythological world was becoming a better place. But then fate was changed and everything shattered. The Olympians, in their pride, jealousy, and rage, betrayed and wrongfully banished their Savior and Hero, they grew worse than before, and Olympus became drenched in the corruption and evil of Zeus and his Olympians. But now my patience runs to an end, I will take matters in my own hands, and so, I saved Perseus from damnation, brought back allies and heroes thought gone and have trained and blessed them with new powers and forces to finally combat and defeat the Olympians, to wash away their evil, once and for all!"
The seated audience clapped at Chaos's speech, as well as me and the rest. As the clapping calmed down, Chaos continued "But to defeat the Olympians and their forces, a new council is needed. As Olympus rose from the ashes of Othrys, so must a new kingdom rise and wash the slate clean, to improve on what was ruined, to repair on what was broken, and to heal on what was poisoned. But this time, this new council will be of my approval and of my assistance hence why we are here. As the Primordials created the Titans to serve with us, now this new council will be the New Titans, brought about once again and maintained by the Primordials, the new warriors of peace, order, and justice to world!" Cheer and applause came again. I wondered if Chaos rehearsed this speech before in front of a mirror.
"But enough of words, it is time for action, and so it is time to start anew and begin the creation of the Neo Titan council!" The magical circle on the floor glowed, as if ready for the ceremony. The Primordials bowed to Chaos and created their own mini-thrones for them to levitate around. After they went, Chaos said "First, step forth Leo Valdez!"
Leo was dressed in a similar robe to the guys, with his colored dark red and bronze lines tracing along him. His dragon symbol on his right arm was of a fiery dragon and on the left was a mechanical looking dragon. Leo's usual curly hair was gelled slightly to keep under control. Leo looked to us and finally to Calypso who stood by him. He squeezed her hand reassuringly and she his. Leo then walked before Chaos and knelt down on one knee, his face down.
Chaos summoned a massive, ancient-looking, black book. He looked at it for a second and then spoke to Leo in a high voice for everyone to hear. He said "Leo Valdez! Son of Maria Valdez and the Olympian god Hephaestus! Will you protect the peace, maintain order, and distribute justice to the Greco-Roman pantheon?!"
Leo answered "I will!"
Chaos continued "Will you adhere to the true Ancient Laws?! Will you serve your duties to the council, will you watch over the kingdom of Perciplios with care, responsibility, and justice, and maintain and take responsibility of your domains?!"
Leo answered "I Will!"
Chaos asked finally "Will you you take part in the decisions and hearings of the council, respond to the Primordial Council's wishes, and protect this city, people, and world as you would your own life?! Do swear all this on my name?!"
Leo answered "I WILL!"
Chaos smiled and lifted the book and let it go, leaving the book floating in mid-air and floated to the side. He then brought his left hand to his the top Leo's head. He then said in a powerful voice "LEO VALDEZ! I, CHAOS, CREATOR OF THE UNIVERSE, HAVE DEEMED YOU WORTHY AND, BY MY ULTIMATE AND SUPREME POWER AND LAW, HEREBY GRANT YOU THE TITLE OF THE 13TH NEO TITANIUS, THE TITLE OF THE NEO TITAN COUNCIL! I NAME YOU LEONIDAS IGNATIUS! THE NEO TITAN OF FIRE, FORGES, BLACKSMITHS, CRAFTSMANSHIP, FESTIVITIES, HAPPINESS, METALS, AND TECHNOLOGY!"
A bright powerful flash appeared and covered the throne room. I even had turn away from the light and I felt an extremely high and majestic powercome from the light. I also felt the room heat up drastically. When the light cleared, there was Chaos standing there with a panting, kneeling, new Leo. When he stood, he was now taller, over 6'2, his ears became slightly more pointed than before, his curly brown hair became shinier and had tip of red on the ends that would spontaneously catch on fire at times, he looked less skinny, gaining enough bulk to not look disgusting but lean and strong while still a bit skinny, his eyes were like two pools of flames before they died down and revealed his brown eyes with a new fiery red swirling in them. But what was most impressive were the wings. He had two sets of wings on his back, each set expanding on a wingspan of 13 feet. The first set, which appeared lower than the other, was a pair of dragon like wings, that scales a metallic gray color and looked to be made of metal. The second pair was of angel like wings, the feathers colored fiery orange with some of the feathers catching on fire and then sputtered out. He looked like a mix between a fiery angel and a Dragon made human.
Leo was startled at his wings and was about to freak out when Calypso ran over to him and hugged him. Leo returned the hug and was then attacked by Calypso kissing him on the lips. We all chuckled at the sight. Chaos smiling said "The wings are something that will be given to all the Neo Titan Council and to other New Titans." Leo nodded and looked to Calypso who nodded and went back to us. Chaos then addressed to Leo "Leonidas! You have also been given a symbol of power, a weapon of power, and sacred animals. For your sacred animals, they shall be the dragons, not the Dragons but draconian-like animals, and the lizard." Two icons appeared around Leo, one being of a dragon and the other of a reptile. Chaos continued "Your dragon, Festus, is your sacred animal as is a new one." In an instant Festus appeared before Leo, glowing in a new power and prestige, but beside him was giant, massive red and black salamander. And by giant I mean 6 foot tall massive lizard. It also breathed fire, did I mention that? Leo petted his two animals and said "Glad to see that your with me to the end buddy." He referred to Festus and then looked at the salamander and said "As for you little guy, I will call you Pyro, how's that sound?" The salamander, named dubbed Pyro, took out its tongue and licked Leo's face who chucked.
Chaos then continued with "As for your symbol of power, it shall be your famous Alchemist Belt, the one that served you well in the 2nd Giant War." Hydros came down and held in his hands Leo's belt. He then closed his eyes and the belt glowed in power, transforming into a cool ass looking war belt. Hydros gave the belt to Leo and said "I have blessed this belt to be indestructible and will never leave your side as long as you wish and may be called to you from wherever. It as also been blessed to be able to hold any kind of object inside it, so long as it is non-living, but can transport people to any one place." Hydros handed Leo the belt and he glowed slightly in power. He hanged it around his waist and it fit perfectly. Leo and Hydros bowed to each other before took his seat and floated away.
Chaos then said "As for your weapon of power, it is this." He then put his hands together and created a bubble of creation magic that morphed into a war hammer. The handle is 2 feet long, covered in a brown leather grip, and had a oblong head a foot long that was colored black with a bronze trim. Leo's eyes widened to comical proportions at the weapon. Chaos said "This hammer is called Sol Bringer, a weapon of my own creation and design. It is made of Chaotic Titanium and Celestial Bronze, allowing it to kill any kind of immortal being or monster, it is indestructible and can be magically called to you in any way. When it is fused to you, it will be only yours and no one can wield it, less they burn in the agony of a thousand suns, it can be wielded by you and those you deem worthy. Once it is fused to you, it can channel your powers over fire and metal and the handle can change to that of a staff-sized hammer."
After explaining it, he held it out to Leo and as Leo held it the hammer glowed brightly like the sun and Leo's power rose. Chaos then held his hand out to Leo and Leo shook it in appreciation. Chaos finally said "And finally, your throne." Chaos gestured to the right of us and suddenly a 30 foot-tall throne magically appeared along the magical circle. It was made of gears and pieces, the throne colored bronze and had plating traces that seem to hold burning fires and would shoot up like a hot rod. Basically, like a cooler, taller version of Hephaestus's throne. Leo grew to the appropriate size and sat down on his new throne.
After that, Chaos called out "Step forth, Phoebus Apollo!"
Apollo stepped up next, sending a look of reassurance to Artemis and his mother, Leto. He stood before Chaos and knelt down on one knee as well. Chaos gave Apollo the same questions as he did Leo to which Apollo replied with the same assurance and confidence. Chaos then said "PHOEBUS APOLLO! I, CHAOS, CREATOR OF THE UNIVERSE, HAVE DEEMED YOU WORTHY AND, BY MY ULTIMATE AND SUPREME POWER AND LAW, HEREBY GRANT YOU THE TITLE OF THE 5TH NEO TITANIUS! I NAME YOU PHOEUS APOLLO! THE NEO TITAN OF LIGHT, THE SUN, ARCHERY, MUSIC, POETRY, PROPHECY, FORESIGHT, MEDICINE, AND TRUTH!"
A bright golden flash filled the throne room and I felt Apollo's power climb drastically. When the light faded, there stood a more powerful glowing Apollo with his own 2 sets of wings. His 2 sets of wings were a pair of golden-scaled dragons-like wings and a pair of glowing, white angel wings, with each of them being 14 feet long of a full wingspan. Chaos spoke to Apollo with "Your sacred animals are the fox, hawk, and snake." Three symbols appeared next to Apollo, each depicting his sacred animals. "Your symbol of power is, as it was before, the sun. As for your weapon of power, it is this." Chaos created another bubble of magical energy that morphed into a golden bow. "This bow's name is Iliakos. It is of the hardest, densest wood, blessed by me, Aether, and Hemera, to be indestructible and, with your prowess and skill, allow any arrow to find its mark. It can create arrows of light with a pull of the string." Apollo retrieved the bow and glowed briefly in response to the new power.
Chaos then said "Welcome to the Neo Titan Council." Suddenly a throne to the right, opposite of Leo, appeared. The throne was a near carbon copy of his old throne, from the golden color to the guitar on the side, except it was 30 feet high. Apollo grew to the its size and sat upon the throne.
Chaos spoke out "Step forth, Hestia."
Hestia walked to Chaos, gracefully. Her dress robe was fiery orange in color, lines of gold tracing around her intricately, and the dress reached past her knees. The dress covered the top of her arms while the bottom was free. Her brown hair was braided and she looked wonderful. She knelt down to Chaos and Chaos repeated the process. Hestia agreed to the questions and Chaos placed his hand on her head and shouted "LADY HESTIA! I HAVE DEEMED YOU WORTHY AND BY MY ULTIMATE AND, BY MY SUPREME LAW AND POWER, HEREBY GRANT YOU THE TITLE OF THE 6TH NEO TITANIUS! I HAVE HEARD AND AGREED TO YOUR OATH OF ETERNAL VIRGINITY! I NAME YOU HESTIA! THE NEO TITANESS OF FIRE, VIRGINITY, AGRICULTURE, HOME, HOPE, FAMILY, AND COMPASSION!"
I bright, fiery flash occurred and a burst of power was felt and as it passed, Hestia stood there glowing in beauty and power. She also obtained two sets of wings, one set was of dragon wings, the scales colored yellow and green and the other being angel-like and red, orange, and yellow, the two sets both having a 13 foot wingspan. Chaos then told her that her sacred animal would be the donkey, as before, and of the cow, and her symbol of power shall be the Hearth. Chaos then gave her weapon of power: a spear, with a red, wooden handle, a gold and black-trimmed spear point, and was called Eplida. Chaos claimed it indestructible, able to be set on fire without damage, and can change in size. Hestia received the spear, glowed in power and a another throne appeared next to Leo. It was similar to her old throne but it also had roses and flowers around it for decoration. Hestia grew and sat on the seat.
Chaos continued this process with the rest of us. Hermes went next. He was dressed in a light blue robe with gray lines around him, and had his winged boots engraved on his left shoulder while his right had his dragon mark of a Lighting Dragon. Hermes was blessed and became the 9th of the Neo Titanius, as well as the Neo Titan of Thieves, Lies, Travellers, Speed, Trade, Fortitude, Messengers, Lightning, and Roads. His new wings were of a light blue angel wings and orange dragon wings, each set expanding at a 14 foot wingspan. His sacred animals were announced as the Ram and Hawk. His symbol of power would be his Caduceus and would also be his weapon of power along side his winged boots, Talaria. The boots were blessed by Chronos and his Caduceus by Chaos. The winged boots glowed golden and Chronos claimed they can allow him to run through the sky like it was ground and help him achieve speeds enough to make him look like a speeding comet. The Caduceus turned from silver gray to bronze and black. The snakes, George and Martha, also changed with George now colored black while Martha was covered bronze. Chaos claimed that the staff was blessed to turn into any weapon, can fire beams of energy, and the snakes may turn into giant serpents and be able to sense the lies and mischievous thoughts in persons mind. His throne, which looked like his old one, appeared and Hermes sat down on it.
Hades was called next and became the 2nd of the Neo Titanius and the Neo Titan of the Underworld, Earth, Riches, Metals, Mortality, the Dead, Fear, and Darkness. He was in a similar robe to me and the guys, with his being black and silver lines around it. He had his Shadow Dragon Slayer mark on his right arm colored silver, which looked more wispy and spiked, and his Helm of Darkness on the left. He also gained wings of his own, the angel wings being pure black and seemed to ooze out wispy-like shadows, and his dragon wings were made of different metals and minerals such as bronze, steel, obsidian, and iron. The two wings both expanded to a 15 foot wingspan. His sacred animals were the Screech Owl, the Black Ram, and the Crow. His symbol of power remained his Helm of Darkness, and was blessed and improved by Erebus, making it able to create illusions and nightmarish minions able to appear, created by a person's fears. He also received a new weapon of power from Chaos, which were two jagged dagger swords with skulls on the hilt and chains attaching to the handle. Chaos called them the Blades of Chaos, and they were made of Tartarian Steel and Chaotic Titanium, able to unleash fire from the Underworld, and trap the souls it kills if they are evil. Hades then grew and sat upon his new throne, next to Hestia, which was the very same as his old throne.
Luke came up next, and he was wearing a dark golden robe with lines of black on it, his Time Dragon Slayer mark on his right arm and his Poison Dragon mark on the left. He was blessed and became the 3rd of the Neo Titanius. He was formally renamed Tempus Lucius and became the Neo Titan of Time, Heroes, Quests, Mischief, Poison, Swordsmanship, War, and Sacrifice. His new 2 sets of wings spanned a 15 foot wingspan and his angel wings were golden while his dragon ones were light violet. Chaos told him his sacred animals were Pegasi and Owls and his symbol of power would be a medallion. Chaos then walked to the two and gave Luke the medallion which had the a symbol of an hourglass with a sword and scythe crossing it. Chronos said he blessed it to see the be able to see the past and catch small glimpses of the future in times of peril. Chaos also gave him his symbol of power, the reforged Backbiter now made of Chaotic Titanium and Temporal Chronium. It was still able to hurt mortals but only corrupt souls, can channel temporal energy, and can turn into scythe at will. Luke called it Tempus as well. Luke then sat on his throne next to his dad, which was golden with depictions of heroes, battles, and swords around it. He also had an hourglass at the top of the throne.
Nico came up next and his robe was blackish-gray, with lines of red along it. He became the 11th of the Neo Titanius, was formally renamed Angelus Nicosas, and became the Neo Titan of Shadows, Mist, Ghosts, Earthquakes, Punishment, War, Despair, and Sadness. His two wings stretched to a 14 foot wingspan, his angel wings grayish-black and his dragon wings black and rusty red. His sacred animals were Vultures and Hellhounds and Tartarus and Erebus gave him a Cloak of Darkness as his symbol of power, which can turn the wearer invisible, able to transport people through shadows, and can be used as an indestructible shield. His weapon of power was handed to him by Hades and Chaos, which was covered and revealed to be the Sword of Hades. Hades asked Chaos to bond the sword to Nico and enhance it, to which Chaos agreed. The sword can now unleash ghostly and shadow powers, awaken spirits and undead minions, and was reforged in stygian Iron and Chaotic Titanium. They dubbed it the Sword of Shadows. Nico thanked his father and Chaos and went to sit on his throne. Nico's throne was similar to his father except lighter, had depictions of weapons and wars on it and bones decorated on the sides. He sat next to his father.
Triton went next and was turned into the Neo Titan of the Seas, Oceans, Water, Currents and Rivers, Special waters, Temperature, Willpower, and Warriors and was named the 10th of the Neo Titanius. His trident, named Tsunami, was remade in Atlantean Steel and Chaotic Titanium, blessed, by Chaos and Pontus, to be able to create water from thin air, and turn into twin swords at will. His symbol of power was his Trident and a coral shell, like before, and his sacred animals were sharks and horses. He also gained wings that spanned 14 feet, his angel wings being ocean blue and the dragon wings sea-green. Triton then went to his new throne, beside Luke, and it was colored blue, depicted the sea, with realistic, moving fish and sea creatures, had seashells and corals decorated on it and had three pointed prong-like corals shoot up from the top of the throne.
Piper went next, but not before I kissed her on her forehead in good luck. She smiled and went over to Chaos. She answered his questions and became the 14th of the Neo Titanus. Chaos formally announced her as Piper Glacias. She became the Neo Titanness of Emotions, Speech, Friendship, Water, Ice, Loyalty, Connections, and Marriages. She glowed in a new found beauty that made my jaw drop. Her wings were equally as beautiful, the wingspan over 13 feet, the angel wings being an icy blue color while the dragon wings were a violet pink. Chaos told Piper that her sacred animals were Dolphins and Swans, while her symbol of power is the sea with an icy heart in the middle. The depiction of the symbol appeared holograhpically. Thalassa and Phanes came down and gave her a medallion of her own that can be used to find a person from anywhere in the world or dimensions, can unleash freeze the surrounding area if wished, and can look into a person's soul. Chaos also gave Piper her weapon of power, her knife Katoporis reforged and remade in Chaotic Titanium and Stygian Ice. It can freeze a person just by mere touch, can shift between a sword or knife at will, and can look at past or future events, at times. Piper looked at me, her eyes convening a message. I could tell that it said to wait after the ceremony before I congratulated her. I responded with a nod and smiled at her. She smiled and back and sat on her new throne which was a simple icy blue throne, with violet streaks at the edges. She sat beside Nico, as the thrones began to turn into a circular arrangement.
Thalia stepped forth next, with us hugging before she went over to Chaos. They repeated the process and she glowed in a brilliant light. Chaos formally named her Thaliannas Thunderas, announced her as the 8th of the Neo Titanius, and became the Neo Titanness of the Sky, Winds, Lightning, Thunder, Fury, Selflessness, Hurricanes, and Storms. She came out gorgeous, her shining black hair growing longer, reaching the middle of her back and her electric blue eyes becoming brighter. The wingspan of her two wings was 14 feet, her angel wings light gray and would flash lightning yellow at times, and her dragon wings had black and yellow scales. Chaos said that her sacred animals were the Eagle and Wolf and her symbol of power was her Aegis shield with lightning. Ouranos came down and gave Thalia the shield and claimed he blessed it to be able to unleash shockwaves and soundwaves when either slammed on the ground, banged by her spear, or if hit by an opponent. Thalia named the shield Storm Burst. Chaos then gave Thalia her weapon of power, her trusty spear. Chaos reforged it in Chaotic Titanium and Lunar Silver, blessed it to be able to turn into a bow, can unleash storms and lightning, and named it Revelation. Thalia took the spear, thanked Chaos and Ouranos, gave me the same eye message as Piper, which I nodded, and she sat on her throne. The throne was gray, would spark with lightning flashing inside of it, and had a holder for her shield and spear with carved silver wolf heads on the armrests and a silver eagle a the top of the headrest. She sat beside Triton.
Zoe went up next, kissing me on the forehead in love and care before walking to Chaos. She went through the process and glowed in a violet light. Chaos renamed her formally as Zoennia Nightshade, announced her as the 12th of the Neo Titanius, and became the Neo Titanness of the Stars, Constellations, Space, Sunset, Bravery, Hunters, and Gravity. Her wings had a 13 foot wingspan, the angel wings were black with specks of white for stars, and her dragon wings were a deep purple. This new appearance of her made my brain go numb at the sheer beauty. Her sacred animals were the Nightingale and Jackrabbit and her symbol of power would be her constellation as the Huntress. Atlas and Ouranos both came down to present her a pen. They explained how it was blessed by Ouranos to both transform into a black sword, like Riptide, made of Chaotic Titanium and Celestial Ore, a blessed metal made by meteorites, and can be used in pen form to create constellation signs to summon the spirit forms of the constellations. Zoe named the pen Star Caller. She thanked and hugged her father and Ouranos. Chaos came up next and gave Zoe her weapon of power: a dark, wooden bow, with a silver string. Chaos called the bow Shimatismou, Greek for Constellation, and claimed the bow was blessed to turn into a spear at will and can create arrows made of Chaotic Titanium and Celestial Ore when the bowstring is pulled. Zoe thanked Chaos, sent a dazzling smiled at me, and sat on a starry night colored throne, with a pelt of a wolf and rabbit on the seat and armrests and a circle filled with constellations on the headrest. She sat beside Thalia.
Aphrodite was called next, kissing my cheek and smiled in reassurance before walking over to Chaos. They repeated the process and she was named the 7th of the Neo Titanus. A bright light followed and Chaos called out that she was now the Neo Titannes of Love, Beauty, Desire, Procreation, Mind, Intellect, and Wisdom. As the light faded, I could feel my my face going slack, my jaw dropping and my eyes widening. Aphrodite came out radiating pure beauty, her hair seemingly moving in waves, and her 14 wingspan wings, one a set of bright pink angel wings and the other a light purple and blueish dragon wings, sparkling in power and beauty. Aphrodite's sacred animals were announced as Doves and Manta rays, while her symbol of power is of a dove with a rose. Eros and Thalassa came down and gave Aphrodite a beautiful, armored bracelet that would seemingly cover half her arm. They claimed it was blessed by the two, was made out of Altantean Steel and Celestial Bronze, can increase her telekinesis, can help create water and allow her better control of water. Thalassa claimed it was a present to always remind her that she was born of the sea and, like all those born of the it, is of the sea. I smiled brightly at that line as it was something I can relate. Aphrodite smiled brightly and hugged the two fiercely. Chaos then stepped forth and gave her a pair of twin daggers, the hilt colored blue and designed in Atlantean designs. Chaos described the blade as made of Atlantean Steel and Chaotic Titanium and can be joined together to make a bow. Chaos called the daggers Deadly Beauty, a fitting name. Aphrodite accepted them and hugged Chaos, smiled brightly at me, and sat on her new throne, which was like her old one expect with a bit more blue and was next to Piper's
Artemis went next and squeezed my hands in reassurance and love. She knelt before, repeated the process and became the 4th of the Neo Titanius. She glowed in a bright, blinding, silver light and, when she reappeared, my mind blew to pieces. She glowed in a slight silver aura, her dragon wings, colored forest green, and her angel wings, which were colored silver, expanded to a 15th foot wingspan, and her auburn hair looked glowed brightly with the dark tips spread slightly. She looked like a angel made human and was a knockout. Chaos proclaimed her as the Neo Titanness of the Moon, the Hunt, Wild, Animals, Childbirth, Archery, Night, Women, and Determination. Chaos revealed her sacred animals to be the Stag and the Wolf, while her symbol of power is the Moon with a bow and arrow outline. Nyx and Ourea came down and gave to Artemis a similar bracelet to Aphrodite's except her was silver and black and had a more Amazonian design. They blessed the bracelet and said that it would increase her speed, block and deflect energy beams and bullets, and help Artemis control her powers of shadow manipulation and summon spirit animals. Artemis thanked the two Primordial goddess and named the bracelet Moonshine. I smiled and was touched that Artemis would name the bracelet after one my nicknames for her. Artemis the received her weapon of power from Chaos:a silver bow that can turn into twin daggers, can create arrows made of pure moonlight that destroy anything corrupt, and is indestructible. Chaos called the bow Asimi, meaning Silver. Artemis looked at me where smile brightly at her, eyes filled with pride, and she blushed and smiled back. She sat on her throne, that looked exactly like her old throne, next to Zoe and was in the middle of the circle along with an empty space for one more throne which I knew full well who it was for.
Chaos then said "Step forth Perseus Jackson!"
I breathed in deep and walked towards Chaos. I knelt down on one knee.
Chaos began the process. "Perseus Jackson! Son of Sally Jackson, former son of Poseidon, champion of the Primordials, adopted son and champion of Chaos! Will you protect the peace, maintain order, and distribute justice to the Greco-Roman pantheon?!"
I answered "I will!"
"Will you adhere to the true Ancient Laws?! Will you serve your duties to the council, will you watch over the kingdom of Perciplios with care, responsibility, and justice, and maintain and take responsibility of your domains?!"
"I Will!"
"Will you you take part in the decisions and hearings of the council, respond to the Primordial Council's wishes, and protect this city, people, and world as you would your own life?!"
"I Will!"
Chaos then asked another question "Will you lead, defend, and care for this kingdom with your life?! Will you fulfill your duties as King of Perciplios?! Will you lead this new council and bring justice and the wicked and salvation to good, no matter who they may be?! Do you swear all this upon my name, the name of the Creator, Chaos?!"
I practically shouted the answer with full certainty and confidence. "I WILL!"
Chaos smiled at me, his eyes filled with pride. He placed his right hand on my head and I felt an influx of power and strength surge in me. I was glowing brilliantly and felt an unbelievable pain surge in my spine. It felt like the first time I created my phoenix wings except twice as painful. I held in the pain and barely was able to hear Chaos's mighty words. "PERSEUS JACKSON! I HAVE DEEMED YOU WORTHY OF THE COUNCIL AND WORTHY OF THE TITLE OF KING! BY MY ULTIMATE AND SUPREME LAW AND POWER, I HEREBY GRANT YOU THE TITLE OF THE 1ST OF THE NEO TITANIUS! I NAME YOU KING OF THE NEO TITAN COUNCIL, KING OF PERCIPLIOS, AND KING OF THE NEW TITANS! I NAME YOU PERSEUS ULTIMI MAXIMUS (THE ULTIMATE AND GREATEST)! THE NEO TITAN OF TIME, SPACE, LIGHTNING, ICE, ENERGY, JUSTICE, LOYALTY, TIDES, EARTH, CREATION, DESTRUCTION, AND BALANCE!"
The influx of power I experienced tripled in immense scale and pain, and the world turned white. I held in the pain and energy that now consumed in, nearly about to yell out in pain. I suddenly felt something burst from my back and it all stopped. The world regained color and I gasped lightly when I mentally checked of my power. This power, this power was amazing! I felt like I could reshape the universe with a snap of my fingers and I felt like a true god! With a reality-sized bomb dropped in my brain, I regained my focus and realized the significance of this power and how dangerous it was. I calmed down and started to rise regaining focus of what was around me. I remembered as my sight returned to normal, I was in the throne room room, it was the crowing ceremony, I became King and a New Titan. I saw Chaos in front of me, an amused and proud smile on his face. I grinned back and we both bowed to each other. I then felt something brush behind my back and I turned to find something awesome. My wings.
I had two set of wings, like the others, and they both expanded fully to a wingspan of 15 feet. My dragonic wings were dark neon blue with trace lines of sea-green, while my angel wings were midnight black with a few lines of white feathers. They looked amazing and made me feel intimidating and powerful. I then realized that I could still create my phoenix wings, which meant that I had three wings in total. Now that was something that I looked forward to doing. Chaos broke me out of my stupor by saying "Congratulations, King Perseus." He smiled teasingly and I rolled my eyes. That is going to get some getting use to. Chaos continued seriously with "Anyways, your sacred animals are the Phoenix and the Wolf, with Lykos and Flare as your main sacred animals." I smiled at that and felt Lykos and Flare come up to me and rub against me. I also felt a deeper connection and bond between them and they seem to feel more powerful. Chaos continued saying "Your symbol of power is this." He then held out his hand and there stood a glowing holographic symbol of the Yin & Yang concept, except it was of two dragons chasing each other biting at the other's tail. The dragon representing Yin was golden and fiery and had a black dot on its head, while the one for Yang was black with specks of white for stars and also had ice sprinkled around it.
I then saw someone come up to me and Chaos: Balerion, in human form. He came up and was holding a shield in his hands, but not just any shield, it was my old shield, the one I lost during my fourth quest when I hurled it at Kampe's head like Captain America, the one Tyson made me. My eyes widened at the sight and when I looked closer I saw it was different. The shield still had depictions of my quest from before but now it held me and Kronos clashing, me fighting Gaea and her Giants, some depictions of my training, and the ones where I fought Typhoon, the Fates, and Ares. It also had my symbol on the center with fire spreading from the Yin while water spread from Yang. I looked to Balerion and he said "Chaos and I found the remnants of the original and decided to reforge and improve it. It is still made from the Celestial Bronze that your brother made but now also holds Chaotic Titanium. Me and Chaos also blessed it with numerous features, including kinetic and sound absorption and redirection, spatial energy barriers, able to conduct fire, water, ice, or lightning, and you can toss it and can summon it back from wherever it may land. Also, I placed a hidden blade on that you can activate for more deadly abilities."
I was shocked at the fact that Chaos not only found a very important item that I lost but that they fixed and improved it into a powerful asset. I had a feeling that it would still transform into a watch, so I tried and, sure enough, it turned into a black and bronze wristwatch. I was about to thank them before Chaos raised his hands and said "That is not just it. We also made your symbol of power, a weapon unlike made before." Chaos held out his hands and a big shrouded object appeared in his hands. He unraveled it to show something that made my heart. It was a giant sword, the whole thing at least 6 feet long, and its design was remarkable. The handle of the sword was of brown leather whist the hilt was black, gold, and steel gray. The hilt had two dragons, one engraved into the hilt on both sides, with all the eyes having different color. The dragon on the left had a white eye on the front side of the hilt but a bronze eye on the back. The dragon on the right had a black eye on the front with an icy blue on the back. Then there was the blade, 5 feet long, had a weird blue and green shade to it, dual sided with the edge colored light black and line tracing along the blade that was silver, and then the weirdest part. There was two thin lines that came from the middle of the hilt to the point of the blade that was also of different colors. The front two were white and black while the back was different, with icy blue and bronze on the other side. It looked more like a ceremonial sword, a work of art rather than a deadly weapon, yet I can feel its power from the mere sight of it.
Chaos spoke "This sword was made by the joined powers of me and Balerion, here. We infused every godly metal onto this sword, from Chaotic Titanium, Aetherian Platinum, Atlantean Steel, Tartarian Steel, Celestial Bronze, Celestial Ore, Imperial Gold, Temporal Chronium, Stygian Iron, Stygian Ice, Lunar Silver, and more. It is all in this blade that me and Balerion have dubbed formally as the Sword of Dragons, The Sword of Balance, The Sword of Percioples. A weapon capable of destroying gods, Dragons, and any kind of monster. Its power is your own as it is your right as the king of the new kingdom."
I was astounded and had no words of what to say. This was a sword and weapon that would make Excalibur pale in comparison to it. I looked to the two, unable to find the words, but they smiled, nodded, bowed to me, a gesture that I returned in full. I then reached out and took hold of the sword. An instant rush of power surged again and I felt with this power that I can protect those that I love and care without fail. Not now, not ever again! I decided to name the sword something that fitted it, a sword that would bring the kingdom together, protect my new family, and help maintain the balance of the world. Wait...That's it! "Statera." I whispered. Latin for 'Balance'.
Chaos and Balerion smiled and moved to my sides where they placed one of their hands on my shoulder and the other out in front of me. They then said "Welcome to the Council, King of the New Titans!" A throne suddenly appeared in the space between Aphrodite and Artemis, making the semi-circular U formation of the thrones complete. This throne was black, lines of sea-green along the edges. There was deceptions of heroes and dragon-like creatures on each side, silver wolf heads at the armrests, several phoenix wings appearing from the back of the throne and going from the sides to the top, and my symbol of power at the top of the headrest. A throne fit for a king. 'Whoa Percy, no time to act high and mighty about yourself.' I mentally scolded myself. I concentrated on growing and I grew to the size of everyone else and sat on my throne. The feeling of seating on it made me feel powerful, mighty, respectful. Now I know how the Primordial and Olympians feel.
Chaos grew in size to ours and the floating seats started to come down. Chaos said "Let us here it and congratulate the New Titans and the Neo Titanius Council!" Everybody clapped loudly, roars and cheers filled the throne room. I looked to my lovers, my friends, and my family. My kingdom...no, OUR Kingdom.
I stood up and looked to my fellow Council member and sent them a little mental message to follow along with me. They nodded and stood as well. I brought up Statera, in my right hand, and left it up, the blade raised diagonally. Artemis followed suit revealing Assimi and lifting it to the tip of the bow touched the sword's. Aphrodite brought out Deadly Beauty and turned the knives into a beautiful purple bow. Zoe followed with her bow, Shimatismou. Piper brought out Katoporis, willed it into a sword and raised it high. Thalia brought out Revelation in its spear form and raised it as well. Nico raised the Sword of Shadows and Hades followed suit bringing out one of the blades of Chaos and lifting it high. Triton brought out Tsunami in trident form and raised it at the same time Luke raised Tempus, in scythe form. Hermes raised his Caduceus, Hestia raised Elpida, Apollo raised his bow, Iliakos, and Leo raised Sol Bringer, while turning into its long staff form.
With our weapons together I shouted out "FOR THE KINGDOM!"
Everyone shouted out "FOR THE KINGDOM!"
I continued and they followed suit. "FOR VICTORY!"
"FOR VICTORY"
"LET THIS MARK THE BEGINNING OF A NEW ERA! LET THIS BE THE BEGINNING OF THE NEW AND TRUE GOLDEN AGE!"
The joined blades shined brightly in a golden light and illuminated the room. Everyone else raised their hands in unison.
"HAIL TO THE NEW TITANS!"
"HAIL TO THE NEW TITANS!"
AAAAANNNNNNDDDD FIN!
*Sigh* Another chapter bites the dust! I felt like this one of the longest chapters I have ever made so far. It was originally longer, also looking at what is happening on Olympus, but I decided to shorten it and focus on the beginning of the Neo Titanius Council, the origins of Mt. Genesis, and the city Percioples. what did you guys think of the names? I was extremely conflicted about what to call the city but thought it a great way for a pun and to further conflict Percy with his constant balance between being humble and having to appear like a king and have some prestige. Also, as for the poll about the New Titans' headquarters, which you amazingly responded, it may seem that option C won but I have some more plans in my book that relate to option B.
Also, what did you guys think about the coronation. I hope it didn't seem to tacky or cliche. I also hoped you guys liked the slight references to other kinds of objects like Artemis bracelet, the Blades of Chaos, and Statera I made based on the Blade of Olympus from God of War, except throwing in every metal that I have introduced. I hope you guys like the wings that I gave the, I thought it was something neat to throw in.
Anyways, sidetracking a bit. I have recently saw the new Venom trailer and HOLY CRAP this Venom looks AWESOME! I know I should be worried because its Sony but I think they are taking a step in the right direction, like Jumanji. Anyways, I have also seen what is happening in the comics and have just witnessed the introduction of Knull: God of the Symbiotes. I have to say that these latest entries to the whole story of Venom have started to awaken inspirational, creative gears in my brain. I have decided to tinker with a story concept that I talked about a while back. A Spider-Man conquers the Marvel/DC universe story. This will be a lemon/harem/Dark story for Spider-Man and you can guess how he will become Dark. I will also be paying some tribute and inspiration from the Spider man game: Web of Shadows.
Anyways, that is it for now. I have finished writing this just as I am going to see Christopher Robin later. My Birthday is also coming in the 8th, so really exited! Anyways, remember to review your comments, helpful advice always appreciated, and I will see you next time.
This is Zayden StormVoid, and WE will see you guys lat...wait...why did I say we?
Look behind you Zayden.
*I look behind and see...* "Oh Shi-*AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!" *SCREEEEEECCCHHH!*
