Chapter 8
"... Also known as Perseus Jackson.", the angel said. Everyone's mouth dropped open. Krios laughed, "Hah hah! So this is the Perseus Jackson, hiding behind the chickens' feather. You think i would be afraid of that?" Firej literally have steam shooting out of his ears.
"YOU DARE TO SAY THAT IN FRONT OF ME? YOU INSOLENT FOOL!" Firej exclaimed. He raised his left hand and Cosmos materialized in his grasp. The moment it touch his hands, a shockwave blasted a dozen monsters to dust. A quiver full of flaming arrows appeared at his back. Reaching for an arrow, Firej shoot an approaching drakon. Krios watched in horror as the drakon screeched. Its inner organs burned by the dark red fire. Its soul was burned and the essence was absorbed by the bow. The bow seemed to burn brighter than normal. Krios charged Firej after he summoned all his courage to move. Firej open his burning wings and shot into the sky. Krios, hoping to blind the angel by emitting harmful light, burned himself with all his power. Firej used the advantage to shoot the still burning Krios. Since, Firej have control over fires and light, he quickly put out Krios light and pulled his bow.
"Any last word, Krios?" Firej asked. Before the titan can say anything, he aimed his bow at the titan's head. Krios screamed in agony as the bow absorb his essence. His soul was burning, never ever to return or reborn. With their leader gone, the monster turned to fled but Firej stomped his foot and fire spread everywhere. The fire became a burning dragon chasing the monsters and burning them alive.
The campers were surprised. The greatest hero, Perseus Jackson was back but in a completely different way. He looks completely different that only some campers were able to recognize him! Instead of sea green eyes, his eyes were burning red with brown, green, and blue irises. No one said a word as Percy walked toward Chiron. They were stiff as statues. Chiron on the other hand was speechless. His favorite student was back. He had no words to describe how he felt right now. The problem is that his knees were buckled. They were unsteady and not stabilize due to the amount of power Percy was radiating.
Chiron did a surprising thing. He bowed to Percy. Every camper was stunned but quickly unfreezes and mimicked Chiron's actions. The only one standing still was Ronald.
"Ronald, bow to the second being. The Hidden Angel!" Chiron said alarmingly. He wasn't sure if Percy still has the same altitude or not.
"It is okay, Chiron. I understand. He is my former's life half- brother, right?" Percy asked kindly.
"Yeah, Punk. You're my chicken to be brother, ha? I have heard a lot about you but not that hiding over your chicken wings!" Some of Ronald's brave supporters stifled a laugh.
"Ronald, don't you know who he is?" Chiron asked Ron, wanting the teenage to understand that Percy can kill him whenever he wants.
"It's alright Chiron, it is not a big problem compare to the one we will be facing in the near future. A big war is coming." Percy said calmly.
"Aye, you snoopy head. You are telling us something we already knew. Thanks!" Ron said sarcastically.
"Shut up, bro. If you want to live, be a good boy. Chiron, it is not just a war against the primordial but Chaos, himself. He planned to corrupt earth and start a new generation of life." Chiron's eyes widened.
"My lord, Chaos is still alive? Why wouldn't he take earth the first place?" Chiron asked politely.
"First of all; call me Firej. Secondly, he did not fade as gods thought. He had been hiding for eons to gain enough strength after the last Encounter with Unknown's sword Cosmos. Lastly, let's go to Olympus, i have something to tell the Olympians."
Chiron nodded and directed the campers, "Campers! I will be going to Olympus, you all will continue whatever schedule you have. Clarisse you'll set up a team to guard Camp Half-blood and warn others if there is an attack! Am i clear?" The campers nodded and scattered in groups. Some whispered while other hushed one another.
A column of fire spread from Firej's body and crept toward Chiron. Chiron looked at it fearfully but Percy assured him that it will not harm him. Chiron seemed more relax and closed his eyes. The fire slowly escorted their bodies onto the throne room.
Nobody noticed Firej and Chiron just yet. Zeus and Apollo were discussing about girls on a beach in Los Angeles while Hera glared at them coldly. Dionysus was sitting on his throne drinking wine made from his new creation, the yellow grapes. (Taste like Fanta mixed with Coca-Cola and some kind of beer). Poseidon was having a staring contest with Athena, who stuck out her tongue at Poseidon in response. Ares was trying to get attention from Aphrodite, who ignored him because she was busy looking at her computer. It is a gift from Hephaestus to track down love couples. This gift made Aphrodite turned her back from Ares. Demeter was eating her cereal while talking to Hestia who tended the flames comfortably. Only Artemis paid Firej and Chiron attention.
"A-em! May i have your attention please?" Firej said unnervingly. Chiron shift uncomfortably on his spot. All arguments and discussions stopped.
"Who are you? How DARE YOU INTERUPT OUR MEETING?!" Zeus declared very red in the face.
"Yeah, yeah. I didn't mean to interrupt you meating which consisted of locking at girls' meaty ass with Apollo." Firej said sarcastically. The sarcasm turned Zeus into a purple tomato ready to explode.
"Who are you, i may ask?" Athena asked politely using her reputation as the wisdom goddess.
"I am Perseus Jackson, call me Percy for short." Firej replied back as politely as he could. The gods gasped while some turned red in anger.
"Don't you dare to impost my son! He is way too great to be compare to anyone!" Poseidon spat. The other gods nodded in agreement. At this pointer Firej asked, "How about this?" He put his hands on his temples and concentrated. A red fury pair of wings sprouted from his back while a burning armor surrounded his body. His eyes became dangerously red. The room temperature rose significantly. The gods stared at the wing-figure in feared. This man radiated more energy than the gods combined!
"Percy is nothing like that! You are far from Percy!" Poseidon shouted. Firej smiled and asked once again, "what about this?" He concentrated again and his formed turned slowly into a raven haired boy with sea green eyes. His messy hair hung loosely over his faced. The wings somehow vanished behind his back.
"I still do not believe you! You are a shape shifter so how could i possibly trust you?" Athena said this time.
"Ask Apollo, the god of truth. Am i lying?" Firej asked innocently. Apollo shrugged coolly, "He's right, dad." The gods looked awed struck as they recognized their hero who saved their thrones. Poseidon sobbed violently and rushed from his throne to hug his son. He cried and cried. His favorite son had returned and it is the best thing he had ever hoped for as a god. Firej hugged his father back feeling the connection between father and on even if Poseidon was not his true father. They stayed like that for-it feels like hours-until Zeus coughed loudly. They broke their embrace and Firej said, "I am sorry father. I have to tell you this and you have to believe me. No matter what happen, I will still be your son. The truth is...I am not your real son. I am son of the Unknown." Poseidon nodded sadly but partly happy that Percy still believed himself to be his son. The other gods 'eyes widen.
"You said; the Unknown, right? Aren't he supposed to be fade long time ago?" Athena asked curiously.
"Yes, the Unknown. I will tell you all the details but right now we have something to discuss. It is about the war we will be facing." Firej explained.
"Percy, we already know that we will face the titans!" Dionysus interrupted.
"Oh! Mr. D, you actually said my name correctly for the first time! Unfortunately, you said it correct when my name changed. Everyone! My new name now is Firej, The Last Hidden Angel of the Unknown." Again, the gods' eyes widen in fear. Zeus's eyes went crazy unlike the rest.
"Stop looking surprise please. Now, let go back to the topic. We are not only facing all the titan and primordial but also Chaos too. Again, stop looking shock! I have a plan and you all need to bring the roman to Camp Half-blood. We will train them as hard as we could until we have a powerful army as Chaos. Do it now. Hermes it's your job." Firej explained/ordered.
Hermes flashed out immediately. The other gods waited patiently for their role in the upcoming war. Ares, who quite gotten impatient asked, "So now what? Am i going to attack those titans' camp with my Ares Squad?" He grinned evilly.
"Now, I'll tell you my story and who i really am. The tale started when..."
Now, that is the end of Chapter 8. Sorry it took me So long to update. Tell me what you think!
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