Warning: AGNST, sadness, sexy Gods
Disclaimer: I do not own Percy Jackson and the Olympians nor Greek Mythology
IT'S BEEN SO LONG! Sorry about the hiatus guys, I've been behind on all of my stories so don't feel too neglected.
As Always I Listened to Sail by AWOLNATION
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Luke jogged down to the water and stopped to catch his breath. His sweat soaked shirt made the frosty air even harder to bear. His breathing stifled and he quickly devised that sixty degrees Fahrenheit was a lot colder than he originally assumed. He stared out in the ocean and immediately thought of Percy, who was probably sleeping soundly in his bed…just like he did every night….so unlike Luke. Luke ran a cold hand threw his hair and sighed loudly, this early morning work-out wasn't what he remembered. He turned quickly but his eyes went dark, all he saw was darkness. He felt his body shift along with the scene. He was now standing in the hall of Olympus with every god present, including Hades. Luke quickly realized that the gods had not summoned him and currently were unaware of his presence, so he quickly, yet silently ran too hid behind a near-by column. From his new vantage point he could see everyone except Ares and Aphrodite, but that didn't really bother him. Zeus made a loud grunting noise which silenced his family and Luke almost thought he had been spotted, however, he noticed a figure materialize in front of the gods, one that was all too familiar…the figure of Ethan Nakamura.
"Ethan Nakamura, welcome to Olympus, I believe you are familiar with it?" Ethan nodded, he still had his eye patch but he was dressed in non-tattered jeans and a simple black t-shirt. He was, however, covered in scratches and burns, and his ghostly figure was constantly shifting in the light of the Greek fire.
"Did you enjoy your stay in Tartarus?" the voice of Ares growled. Tartarus Luke felt his heart sink, how had Ethan gone to Tartarus and not me? Ethan remained silent, but he stared expectantly at Zeus,
"Do you know why you are here Ethan Nakamura?" Ethan politely shook his head, "You are here because several minor gods and various nature spirits believed we made a serious mistake in the judgment of several heroes that fought on the side of Kronos." Ethan and Luke's mouths both dropped, that's why I was brought to camp…but why don't I remember any of this happening to me? "You….Ethan Nakamura are one of those heroes. We have looked over and discussed your case but we had one final step to do, and that is why you are here, we needed to have a witness to your death explain why you are a hero and not…well evil. Hermes if you would do the honors." Zeus turned to face Hermes and Luke starred into his father's glowing eyes,
"Luke…son…please come here." Luke felt his heart stop, he had been discovered, his father was talking to him, why was he needed? He slowly walked out towards the Olympians and watched Ethan's face light up,
"You're alive…thank the gods!" Ethan attempted to hug him but his ghostly form dissolved half-way through the action so he quit. Luke starred at the ten foot figures and watched as the whole room flipped sideways. He was flung into a marble wall and his eyes sprung open,
"LUKE! ARE YOU OK!" Anabeth's hand rested on his cheek. His eyes rapidly took in his surroundings, he was laying on the beach, half-bloods were surrounding him, Chiron stood feet away with a worried expression. Anabeth was knocked out of the way by Percy who looked extremely distraught,
"Luke," he whispered.
"I'm fine." Chiron shook his head,
"Luke…what happened?" Luke tried to sit up but felt a strong rush of blood and decided laying down was a much better solution. He rolled onto his back and blocked the sunlight with his hand,
"I-I was just going for a jog when…I blacked out. I was like…transported to Mount Olympus…the gods were having a…a trial." Chiron gave him a worried expression, "For Ethan Nakamura." The surrounded half-bloods gasped and began whispering amongst each other, "I-I think I know why I'm alive….the gods… keep holding these trials-"
"We will continue this conversation at the Big House. Perseus, Anabeth, escort Luke there immediately. As for everyone else, go to your normal morning activities!" The half-bloods staggered away from Chiron and Percy and Anabeth tried to lift Luke onto their shoulders,
"I can walk." Luke spoke quietly and gained his footing. He glanced worryingly to Chiron but followed the two half-bloods to the Big House.
When they arrived at the Big House a tall man, with a statuesque jaw structure, and short blonde hair was waiting for them. He was wearing charcoal skinny jeans and a red button down shirt, his eyes were so dark blue they were almost purple.
"Apollo?" Percy said running up the man. Apollo beamed and pulled Percy into a tight hug and did the same to Anabeth. He smiled at Luke and then decided to hug him as well,
"You seem different from your father," Apollo smirked,
"Heard that!" Hermes appeared next to Apollo and they almost looked like twins, Hermes shared the same short blonde hair and deep blue eyes, except his eyes were purely light blue and he was almost an entire head shorter than Apollo. He wore light blue jeans and a dark blue button up and Percy quickly realized that he had no doubts in his homosexuality.
"Dad?" Luke tried to hide his excitement, Hermes smiled at him and walked over to engulf him in a tight hug. Luke felt a hot tear slide down his cheek and he forced the others that would soon follow it to remain in his eyes, "What are you doing here?" Hermes stepped back,
"We're here to collect you-"
"And Percy of course," Apollo smiled deviously at Percy. Anabeth frowned,
"Sorry daughter of Athena…"
"You can come too Anabeth!" Apollo beamed and Hermes rolled his eyes,
"Here he goes again-"
"Here I go again what?"
"You know what I mean!"
"I REALLY DON'T-"
"GUYS!" Dionysus yelled from behind Luke, "I believe you have somewhere to be." Apollo frowned and grabbed Anabeth and Percy's shoulders,
"Well, we're ready." Hermes mimicked his action but with Luke and nodded back to Apollo,
"Close your eyes kiddos, it's gonna get bright!" The three half-bloods didn't think twice and soon enough they felt Apollo and Hermes release their shoulders. Luke was the first to open his eyes and he immediately recognized them to be on Mount Olympus,
"APOLLO! OVER HERE!" Several minor goddesses giggled from in front of them. Apollo frowned and looked pleadingly at Hermes who shook his head,
"Sorry girls! Maybe later!" Anabeth couldn't help but roll his eyes. The five of them began walking, with Hermes in the lead, to a huge set of white and gold trimmed doors. Apollo snapped and the doors swung open. Just like in Luke's dream, the Olympians all sat in their thrones starring down at a frightened Ethan Nakamura.
"What in the name of-"Apollo and Hermes covered their eyes and the demi-gods all received the signal,
"You're good," Apollo's voice boomed and they now found their escorts sitting in their allotted thrones.
"Luke….is that..P-" Ethan looked like he was about to have a mental breakdown, which Percy found humorous begin as how he and Anabeth felt the same way…and they were supposed to be alive…unlike Ethan…
Luke nodded and stood next to Ethan, he turned and nodded towards Anabeth and Percy who starred at him in complete confusion,
"Just stand over there I guess…I can handle this." Anabeth arched her eyebrows but Percy pulled her towards Bessie. Luke smiled at him and turned to face the gods who looked both annoyed, anxious, and intimidating.
"I would like to say several things to the council on behalf of Ethan Nakamura."
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