One month later
Percy
I have been going to the primordials' cave in the past few weeks. Pontus and Thalassa treat me as if I am their daughter and have given me their blessings. I can now create more powerful hurricanes, clouds, and ice objects. Though I have passed the class, I still visit occasionally with Bruce to chat or spar.
Currently, Dick and I were sparing. His skills had increased exponentially since I had met him and started training him. He could probably take down ten dracaenas within fifteen minutes. He has grown up a lot.
Bruce was at a Justice League mission. As I thought of him, I heard my radio crackle to life. "Tern, Robin, army of about three thousand monsters at these coordinates. Come quick." I immediately vapor traveled to him. The league was fighting a losing battle. Green Lantern was on the ground, injured, and the league had formed a protective circle around him. Even with Orin, Diana, and Bat's skill, they were about to be overwhelmed. I cast one last look at Dick "Be careful," and leapt into battle.
Five dracaenas lunged at me. A single slash killed them. I blindly stabbed at a cyclops behind me and it crumbled to dust. I dodged the gaping jaws of a hellhound and slammed my blade into its chest before ducking the minotaur's ax and jabbing it in the ribs. I backflipped over a cyclops to backstab it before turning in time to block a blade from another dracaena. As the battle continued, my reflexes grew faster. I became a blur. Instinct overtook me. I went on complete autopilot. Monsters disintegrated without any visible reason. The world spun around me as if fluid, and I was in total control. Soon, only thirty monsters were left, including a drakon. I looked over the league. They were in good enough shape to deal with the remaining monsters.
I glanced at Diana. Our eyes connected. I tapped on my sword, and her eyes widened when she realized it was me. "Sparky, operation drakon," I said, informing her that we would use the plan to take down drakons created by Annabeth long ago. In a well-organized formation, me and Diana rushed from opposite sides at the drakon. As it turned to fend off Diana, I jumped onto its back and scrambled over its neck until I reached its head. Standing carefully, I raised my sword and brought it down. The drakon exploded into dust, and I landed lightly on the ground. I high-fived Diana. Then I noticed the rest of the Justice League staring at me, including Bats, who had rarely seen me fight before. I smirked. I looked at Bats pointedly, silently asking him to introduce me.
"league, this is Tern. Her real name is Percy. Tern, this is the league," said Bats.
"So, I'm going to call all of them 'the league'?" I asked. Bats gives me a look. "You know their names," he said. I saw The Flash and Green Lantern trying to hold in their laughter.
"Anyway, I've been thinking of asking you whether Tern should join the league," said Bats.
Superman glared at me with hatred. I could see a bit of jealousy in them. He wished for my power. "How old is she? I bet she couldn't hurt a fly. Besides, it's not like she's special or anything."
"Did you not see her in battle? "asked J'onn. Superman went silent.
"I have powers and can fight with a sword," I said. I felt someone prodding at my mind barriers. My eyes connected with J'onn's. Seriously? I said.
I wanted to gauge your trustworthiness, replied J'onn. Sorry.
It's okay. I can show you my memories if you'd like. Just don't tell or show anyone else. I've been through two wars and literal hell, so you might not want to.
Show me, he said after a bit of thinking
Brace yourself, I stated before letting my barriers down completely
"What powers do you have?" challenged Superman.
"Water based powers so far. That could change," I said.
Diana looked at me. "Tern, the council called. Like after the second titan war. They need you as soon as possible. "
My eyes widened with worry. "I should go, then, " I said before vapor traveling to Olympus.
I appeared in the throne room. Ever since the war, the gods and goddesses have grown to respect me, and are kinder to me. They have also grown wiser and more understanding with the events.
"Persephone Jackson," said Zeus. "We would like to grant you three wishes as well as our blessings."
I thought for a moment. "I would like the ancient law of 'no spending time with your children' to be revoked, the people who died on our side in the war to be honored with some sort of constellation, and Lord Hades and Lady Hestia to have a throne."
As I spoke, a bunch of stars shot up into the sky, one each for every death. They glowed in a concentration and could be seen even at day. Two new thrones shot up, and Hestia and Hades headed over to them. They both sent me a grateful nod and a smile before taking a seat.
After the wishes, the gods blessed me. One by one, they fired a ball of energy. Soon, I could control fire, plants, water, lightning, and my appearance. I could also do telepathy, shapeshift, fly, read English, quickly formulate plans, move silently, never get drunk, summon the dead, control earth, and shoot a bow decently.
After almost all the gods flashed out, Hestia moved toward me. "Percy, Thanks for giving me a throne."
"You deserved it," I said.
"Percy..." said Hestia hesitantly. "Would you like me to adopt you?"
"Sure," I replied. She fired a blast at me. "Other than the regular fire powers, you can now heal and conjure meals."
"Thanks, Mom," I said. I saw Hestia smile. She created a flaming portal. "Go," she said, gently pushing be forward. "Your friends have made their decision."
"Bye," I said before taking a deep breath and walking through the flaming red portal.
