PJatO || Polympians || The Lover of Olympus – The Queen of Olympus || Polympians || PJatO
Title: The Queen of Olympus – Perseus' Coronation
Fandom: Percy Jackson and the Olympians / Heroes of Olympus; post both series
Disclaimer: All rights reserved to Rick Riordan for he created the awesomeness that is Nico di Angelo. And everything else related to Percy Jackson and the Olympians / Heroes of Olympus. Aside from the Gods, they belong to the old Greeks. This fanfiction and its OCs on the other hand are entirely mine. No money is made with this, though reviews are more than welcomed.
Warnings: shounen-ai, moresomes, incest, explicit intercourse, anal, oral, doubling, tripling, bondage, violence, past mpreg, bestiality, magic, shoujo-ai, hetero
Godly Main Pairings: Polympians (Poseidon/Percy, Hades/Percy, Zeus/Percy, Ares/Percy, Hephaestus/Percy, Apollo/Percy, Hermes/Percy, Dionysus/Percy, Thanatos/Percy, Triton/Percy)
Demigodly Main Pairings: Nico/Percy, Stoll/Percy, Octavian/Percy, Jason/Percy
Side Pairings: Stolls/Nico, Frank/Hazel/Leo, Jason/Leo, Octavian/Leo, Reyna/Piper/Annabeth, Chris/Clarisse, Grover/Juniper, Tyson/Ella, Paul/Sally, Hades/Persephone, Hephaestus/Aphrodite, Hades/Zeus/Poseidon, Hermes/Apollo, Thanatos/Triton, Tempest/Blackjack, Arion/Jack
Percy Jackson Characters: Perseus Jackson, Nico di Angelo, Travis Stoll, Connor Stoll, Jason Grace, Leo Valdez, Frank Zhang, Hazel Levesque, Annabeth Chase, Piper McLean, Reyna Avila Ramírez-Arellano, Octavian Simmons, Rachel Elizabeth Dare, Clarisse la Rue, Chris Rodriguez, Grover Underwood, Juniper, Tyson, Ella, Thalia Grace, Sally Blofis, Paul Blofis, Mrs. O'Leary, Blackjack, Tempest, Arion
Godly Characters: Poseidon, Hades, Zeus, Ares, Hephaestus, Apollo, Hermes, Dionysus, Thanatos, Triton, Hestia, Demeter, Artemis, Aphrodite, Nemesis, Hecate, Hypnos, Iris, Persephone, Athena, Hebe, Calypso, Chiron
Own Characters: Jackson / Jackson James Blofis, Laura Blofis, Sedanur Aykan, Selene O'Riley
Summary: The twist of Blood of Olympus, following 'The House of Love' in my 'Lover of Olympus'-verse, changing the Heroes of Olympus by Percy being the consort of the Olympian gods. This is the big conclusion in the series; Percy becomes a god and ruler over Olympus. Now he just has to change his boy back into a baby somehow and then eternity can come.
The Queen of Olympus
Perseus' Coronation
Chapter 5: The One Where Percy Leads A Fellowship
Jack's first word was 'A-jon', which was pretty easily translated to Arion in adult-speak considering he was making grabby hands for the 'pretty horsey', as he'd refer to Arion later on. Percy was there, when Jack spoke his first word. He was there when Jack took his first wobbly step. He was there to teach Jack how to swim. He taught his son how to ride a bike and how to ride a horse. Yes, he learned to hand Jack over for babysitting so he could also have some time for himself, but he was still always there and he made sure his baby got everything he wanted. Maybe too much so.
"Mo—om, this is stupid", groaned Jack childishly, arms crossed over his chest.
At age fifteen, Jackson was a spoiled little brat. Percy loved him, he loved his son too much, it was downright impossible for Percy to say no to him. Percy was trying so very hard to make life perfect and give Jackson the most shielded childhood possible – to make up for Jack's loss of his first childhood and also in a way to fix what Percy had missed during his own childhood. But Jack turned into a bit of a brat. Lot of a brat, actually. Being a god had gone to his head, because his mom and dads already worshiped him. This was not what Percy had wanted. But godhood was a delicate thing. The first time he had met Jack, the boy had been a humble teenager. He saw his powers as a gift, a means to help his mom and family. By trying to give Jack everything the kid could want, Percy had accidentally taken the humbleness away from his son. And if there was one thing Percy never wanted it was for his son to become a corrupted god.
"It very well is, Jackson", grunted Percy pointedly, grabbing Jack's arm and pulling him along.
Percy knew that would change. He knew Jack would regain his full memories in a year. He kept regaining small bits, about his rushed-forward childhood, of Hera. So far, all it did was confuse Jack though. He thought this meant he needed to be more powerful – untouchable. Once his full memories – not just memories but the feelings he has had back then – would come back to him, he'd be thrown into an emotional turmoil. Percy remembered that from himself, after Hera had wiped his memories and he had tried to form new ones, the crash of his real life had been hard to digest. It would be even harder for Jack, because there would be a conflict between the gentle, helpful hero and the spoiled, slightly self-centered god. Percy planned on softening the blow.
"Hello, my boys", greeted Sally with a gentle smile.
Even now fifteen years later, she was still beautiful. With slight wrinkles around the eyes and mouth, but the sparkle of her eyes was as intense and young as it used to. Percy smiled and pulled her into a tight hug. Paul stepped up next to her, wrapping his arms around them both.
"Jackson", greeted Paul ruefully, nodding in acknowledgment.
They remembered the old Jack, the gentle one, and when they saw the teenager Jack had become, it did pain them a bit. Which was why they were here. Percy turned toward Jack and grasped him by the shoulders, kneeling down in front of him to lock eyes with the boy. Jack glared at him.
"I'm doing this for your own good, Jackie", sighed Percy and leaned in to kiss Jack's forehead.
There was a glowing emitting from Jack, lighting up the entire hallway of the Blofis-household. When it dimmed, Jack collapsed forward into his mother's arms, glare even darker than before. Percy just smiled, one hand held out, gathering all the glowing until it centered in his palm. When the glow died, Percy held a beautiful luminescent jewel on a silver necklace. Standing up, Percy placed the jewel around Jack's neck, Sally and Paul standing back and watching carefully.
"This sucks. It feels weird and annoying. Fix it, mother", ordered Jack angrily.
Percy laughed heartedly. "Sweetheart, you don't have the power to order anyone around anymore. Your immortality and your godly powers are trapped inside this jewel. Lose it and you have a problem. Big problem. Maybe that will also teach you to watch over your things better."
"I still don't get why you're doing this to me, mother", complained Jack irritated.
Sighing again, Percy grasped Jack's cheeks to force him to look up at Percy. "I'm not doing anything to you, sweetheart. I'm... trying to fix something. I'm sorry I failed you when it came to being strict. I don't know how to fix it, but I know who can fix it. You need to learn how to appreciate your power, your immortal life and the people around you. For the next year, you live a mortal life. You will experience what it's like to scrape your knees, to have to watch out. You will attend high school and learn how to get along with others who are not willing to do your bidding. You will listen to your grandma and grandpa. You will live off pocket money and learn the value of not always getting whatever you want with a snap of your fingers because you can create it."
It was the perfect solution. Sally had done a marvelous job raising two children and Percy knew that he was having too much of a hard time denying Jack or punishing him, he was also too distracted by his slowly piling duties as a god. He had discussed this with Jack's fathers and with Paul and Sally and in the end, everyone seemed to agree with his plan. One year as a mortal, living with Paul and Sally and learning values his godly life had not been able to teach him so far. Sighing, Percy produced an ID and handed it over to Jack, who studied it with a displeased look on his face.
"Jackson James Blofis?", read the young for-now-mortal doubtfully.
"For the time being, you are Paul's and Sally's newly adopted son", stated Percy seriously. "It's the name you will listen to and you better do that. Listen to my mom and Paul. I'll check in with them and with you regularly. I am not leaving you here because I abandon you, you hear me?"
The despair and urgency in his eyes made Jack sigh and nod. "Yes, mother. I understand. This is... not a punishment, it is a lesson. I shall still continue with the pouting, mother."
"Obviously", laughed Percy amused as he kissed Jack's forehead. "I love you to the moon."
"And I love you to the moon and back", replied Jack, though the pout was in place.
"Are they here? Are they here? Are they here?", called an excited female voice out.
Moments later and a young brunette teenage girl came running down the stairs, tackling Jack and Percy in a tight hug. He couldn't help but smile as he ruffled his little sister's hair. Laura Blofis had been born half a year after Percy's coronation. They all had only noticed Sally's pregnancy pretty late and were run over by a train by it. She was beautiful, with auburn curls and deep azure eyes. Kind and gentle and she adored her godly brother as well as her godly nephew.
"Hello, Laura", greeted Percy fondly. "I missed you, kiddo. Are you excited for high school?"
"Like so much!", exclaimed Laura with wide eyes. "Oh my gosh, I can't wait! I already bought everything I need and mom even got me a new outfit for my first day of school and auntie Annabeth gave me a special magical pen that never runs out of ink and can be like every color I think of and it's all pretty with glitter and with owls on it." Then she turned toward Jack, eyes even wider if possible. "We are going to have so much fun going to school together!"
It would also do him some good to learn how to share. For the next year, Jack's one year younger aunt was going to act as a sister of sorts and Jack was going to learn to watch out for others. Sighing, Percy got two more items out of his pocket. He handed one to Jack and one to Laura.
"This is a bracelet I once got from two of your fathers. I... later gave it to you. I think it's time for you to get it back. When you press the silver skull, it will produce a Stygian iron shield to protect you. When you press the golden lightning bolt behind it, you can access an electrified Imperial gold dagger, when you press the bronze trident crossed with the bolt, you can access a sea-powered Celestial bronze trident. Press the ruby eyes of the skull and you get a direct hotline – right one to your dad Nico, left one to your dad Hades. That way, you will always be able to reach me, because I'll be with Nico for the next year, so if you contact him, you contact me", explained Percy as he put the special bracelet onto Jack's left hand before handing Laura a bronze pen. "This is Riptide. It's a magical sword. When you uncap it, it turns into a very powerful sword. It will defend you against any kind of monsters, demigods or gods who may try to harm you. High school is dangerous."
Laura looked in awe as she took the pen, right before she jumped Percy and hugged him in thanks. Percy had taught his sister how to use a sword two years ago already, when it manifested that Laura, just like their mother, had the sight. Percy smiled amused as he hugged his sister.
/break\
When Percy left the Blofis-household in the late evening, he found his comrades waiting for him. Nico was leaning against the outside of their bigger-on-the-inside and sparkling blue RV. Nico looked worried, at least until Percy stepped up into his arms and kissed him softly.
"It's alright", assured Percy, pain evident in his voice. "I know it's for the best. He needs to learn a lesson and no one's better equipped than mom to teach it. And I... I have neglected most of my duties for too long now. It's time my fellowship stops traveling alone. It's time I stop being holed up in the palace, delegating from there. I need to be part of the action again."
"I know, amore", assured Nico, kissing Percy's neck softly. "It's due time you get to be a hero instead of a desk-jock anymore. And I assure you, everyone is looking forward to it."
For the last fifteen years, Nico had been Percy's second-in-command and default leader of the fellowship. They regularly were on Olympus and Percy had spent enough time with his lovers too, but it would be something entirely different to actually get to travel with them all and to be a proper hero again. Slay the monsters himself instead of sending his friends and lovers to do it. He craved the action, the change in scenery. Sure, his Olympian lovers were not as pleased that he planned on throwing himself into the middle of fights, but they had also known this day would come. And honestly, it was later than anticipated. But Percy had been there through Jack's childhood and he had tried his best during the rebellious phase now, but he could also admit defeat. He knew Sally would do a good job and he would make sure to visit as often as possible. He was however not just an Olympian god, a king and a mother, he was also the leader of a monster-hunting team of immortal heroes and it was damn time he'd get more active on that part of his life.
"Lead the way and show me around your humble abode", ordered Percy with a grin.
Nico chuckled as he wrapped one arm around Percy's waist and led him inside. The RV was magical, which meant it could fly, was invisible to the mortal eye and it was way bigger on the inside. When entering, it seemed to be as big as the outside, but there was an elevator at the end of the RV that led up to the private floors of the members of the fellowship. Frank sat at the steering wheel, grinning at Percy and waving. At Nico's nod, the door closed and Frank started the RV.
"Where to, boss?", asked Frank teasingly.
"Europe", declared Percy with mischief in his eyes. "Pretty sure there's trouble somewhere there."
As the RV rose into the air, Nico pushed Percy further into the vehicle. At the kitchen-table were Leo, Jason, Octavian, Chris and Clarisse seated and playing cards. Percy and Nico paused together.
"Percy! Finally!", exclaimed Leo and pulled Percy down into a hug.
Percy laughed as he landed all over Jason's and Octavian's laps. Octavian grunted in agreement, patting Percy's butt pleased. Clarisse snorted and put her cards down, while Chris grinned.
"It's good to have you here, boss", teased Chris. "How's the royal brat-ling?"
"The royal brat-ling is mortal", stated Percy as he sat down properly with one knee between Jason's legs and one between Octavian's. "Mom, Paul and Laura are going to take care of her."
"Good", nodded Jason, kissing Percy softly. "It'll do him good. She's a genius. Uh, not to say you suck as a mom. I mean, you did everything for him, but... uh... Tav, save me."
Octavian heaved a long-suffering sigh at that as he pulled Percy down by the neck until their lips were only barely apart. "He was born a god and raised on Olympus. You are familiar with the other gods. Born and raised on Olympus is... easily going to corrupt someone. He spent fifteen years having all the gods of Olympus, Atlantis and the underworld catering to his every whim and wish because... quite frankly, most of them are his fathers. It wasn't your fault he ended up spoiled. You had only the best intentions, Perseus, and you did everything to make him happy."
Percy smiled softly as he leaned in to kiss Octavian softly. "Ah, when did you become so wise?"
"Always been. You are just now mature enough to appreciate it", countered Octavian.
Chuckling, Percy got off his blondes again. They threw quizzical looks at him, even Clarisse grunted in protest. As though on cue did the other four female members of the fellowship rush out of the elevator and Percy found himself tackled in a hug by Annabeth and Hazel, while Piper ruffled his hair and Reyna grinned pleased at him. Reyna slid in next to Clarisse at the table.
"I'm so glad to have you here with us finally", sighed Annabeth relieved. "I missed you."
"We only saw each other two weeks ago", pointed Percy out amused.
"Yes. But this will be different", countered Piper pointedly. "You're now part of our gang. Like, for real. You are now officially traveling with us and going on adventures with us."
"I know", chuckled Percy. "Believe me, I'm... really looking forward to this. I think Olympus got not just to Jack's head. I think... I think I was starting to forget myself too. The real me."
There was an awkward stretch of silence for a little while, until Clarisse snorted. "We noticed. What? Don't glare you guys. You noticed it too. Percy got bossier, stricter, more 'business no fun'."
Percy winced and sighed. "Yeah, I know. There was just... so much. So many godly duties, so many gods wanting attention, so much... so much worry about Jackie. I think I just need a... vacation. I spent the past fifteen years doing nothing but my work and be there for Jack."
"I think that's the right decision", agreed Hazel fondly, kissing his cheek.
She walked past Percy to take the shotgun seat next to Frank so he wouldn't be all alone while driving. Piper and Annabeth also sat down at the table, while Nico stood back some, watching Percy intently to see what his lover was going to do, or what he wanted to do.
"Everyone deserves some time to themselves", offered Chris casually. "Even the queen of Olympus. Your son, I think everyone keeps forgetting that, he's not just a god, he's something new. He holds more power than most others. Course it'd go to his head. Best decision is to humble him some."
Percy smiled, touched by the encouragement of his friends. Sighing, he stretched and yawned.
"So, I'd love to go to see my room, or wherever I'm supposed to stay, and have a little nap. And... maybe then all of us could have dinner together? How does that sound?", asked Percy.
"Sounds like the perfect plan", grinned Annabeth. "You'll feel better after your nap."
"Yeah, I'll feel better in like a year", muttered Percy sadly.
The others all looked at him compassionately as he turned toward the elevator, Nico hot on his heels. They were all trying to cheer him up and tell him it wasn't his fault, because they were amazing friends, but they knew that Percy knew it was his fault. He was Jack's mom. All he could think about was that Jack had turned out to be such an amazing boy when raised by Hera.
"That wasn't because of Hera. It was because of you", offered Nico as the elevator doors closed.
Percy startled and turned to look at his lover. "D—Did I say that out loud? What do you mean?"
Sighing, Nico cupped Percy's cheek tenderly. "He thrived to become a hero because he wanted to be like you. Because he wanted to save you. He was so dedicated because he wanted to be with you. But this time around, he... never saw you as a hero. You were never in danger. He never needed to rescue you. He always only saw you as the ruler of Olympus. He saw you as a god, all powerful and making things happen as you wished. And thus, he thrived to become like you. Powerful. Sending him to live with Paul and Sally for a year was a good decision, they didn't just say it to please you, they're right. He doesn't appreciate the power he has and he doesn't understand that you worked hard for the power you have. Sally and Paul will make sure he learns about your... mortal life. They will make sure he learns responsibility in a way a god never will. It's only a year, Percy. We will visit our son and make sure he is alright and he will be. But for now, we focus on you."
Percy blushed involuntarily as Nico pulled him into a soothing, tender kiss. Sighing, Percy leaned against his lover when they parted. His eyes found the elevator buttons. First floor; RV & Kitchen, second floor; Reyna/Piper/Annabeth, third floor; Chris/Clarisse, fourth floor; Frank/Hazel, fifth floor; Octavian /Jason, sixth floor; Travis/Connor/Nico, seventh floor; Leo & Percy. Percy blinked a bit and smiled. It probably did make sense, since their lovers were spread out over the floors and there would have been fighting where Leo and Percy should stay. It also explained why Leo was so happy to have Percy stay here now, if he had a floor to himself so far. Leo probably spent all his time either on Octavian/Jason's floor, or Frank/Hazel's.
"Fi—inally! I started to think you kidnapped him or something, di Angelo!"
Percy had to laugh a little as the elevator door opened to reveal Travis and Connor, both of them naked and spread out on the large bed in the center of the room. There was another door, leading to their bathroom, but that was it. Percy laughed a little as Nico pushed him onto the bed and Percy landed in Connor's arms. The younger Stoll kept his hair a little longer these days, while Travis had quite the manly stubble painting his cheeks and scratching Percy as they kissed.
"Don't tell me Nico infected you", whispered Percy, caressing Travis' jawline.
All three of them turned to grin at Nico. The Italian blushed a little at the attention, though Percy was thoroughly appreciating the sight. Nico had an undercut that suited him very well and he had a goatee that deserved to be mentioned in one breath with Doctor Strange and Tony Stark, really. They had all grown up. Even though they were immortal now, it felt kind of awkward staying teenagers for all of their life. They had upgraded to their mid-twenties and decided to pause it there.
"Damn, we missed you", whispered Connor against Percy's hair, pulling him close. "So much."
"Dorks. We saw each other two weeks ago when you guys were on Olympus", pointed Percy out with an eye-roll as he slowly stripped down his robes. "Don't go all sappy on me."
"We saw you, yes. For one night, not even two whole days. But now... we get to keep you", corrected Travis as he started kissing down Percy's spine. "We get to keep you for an entire year. Kiss you. Make love to you. Hold you. Eat with you. Laugh with you. Be with you."
"A—and you went all sappy on me", sighed Percy in exasperation, pulling Nico over to him.
Nico had lot his clothes at this point too and he laughed in amusement as Travis pouted. Travis pulled Percy onto his lap while Connor pulled Nico into his lap, the brothers sitting so close Percy could lean against Nico and kiss him. For a little while they just sat together, kissing and touching each other lazily. Their cocks slowly rose, filling the longer they touched and kissed. Once they were hard, they rolled over to adjust, laying sprawled out on the bed. Percy rolled on top of Nico, sitting up to straddle his waist. Nico moaned when Percy rubbed his ass against the Italian's cock. Connor and Travis snickered as they got the lube and started lubing up their own cocks. Travis grasped Nico's cock, lubing it up nicely too, while Connor started fingering Percy's hole.
"Think you're up for three cocks?", asked Connor teasingly.
"Well, Hades and Zeus doubled me this morning in a 'goodbye fuck' while I sucked dad off. We kind of had an entire orgy last night because the stupid gods tried to convince me to stay. Idiots", huffed Percy kindly. "So I think I've had enough... preparation to take the three of you now."
"Wonderful", hummed Travis pleased, teasingly running his thumb over the head of Nico's cock.
Percy grinned down at Nico as he very slowly lowered himself onto the Italian's dick. Hands spread out on Nico's chest, fingers digging into the firm muscles, Percy supported himself as he started riding Nico at a slow, deliberate pace. He only went for a couple of lifting-and-sitting before Connor grasped his hips tightly and made him pause. He turned his head to look at his trickster quizzically. Connor sat right behind Percy and Travis sat left as they slowly lined up close. Nico grunted annoyed, reaching out to teasingly run his fingers over Percy's chest, tweaking his nipples and tracing his sixpack. His eyes quite obviously said to hurry up. Travis and Connor were eager to oblige that. Chest to chest, Travis and Connor squeezed their way in beside Nico. Percy hissed, nails digging into Nico's chest as he was practically torn apart by the three cocks inside of him. Connor and Travis leaned down to kiss along Percy's shoulders in a soothing manner. Nico's hands came to caress Percy's thighs before one grabbed the king's cock and the other started teasingly rolling his balls. Together, his three lovers managed to distract him quite effectively until he was adjusted to the stretched feeling. As he signaled them he was ready, they started thrusting in a whacky rhythm. When Travis pulled out, Connor thrust in and the two of them very, very slowly lifted Percy off Nico's cock. Travis thrust in, Connor pulled out and they drove him down onto Nico's cock again. Whimpering, Percy enjoyed the three cocks hitting away against his prostate. Nico's fingers worked his cock like it was an instrument that Nico had been playing for years. Which was kind of the truth, Percy guessed. Nico picked up the pace of his jerks, until Percy couldn't help but come all over Nico's chest. The Italian looked mighty pleased with himself at that, both hands grasping Percy's hips to adjust the pace in which Percy was hiding him himself. Percy gasped exhausted, thighs starting to cramp just a little as he rode Nico even harder while Connor and Travis were pistoling away into him. His hole started feeling a bit sore already and he regretted the idea with dinner a bit. Biting down on both sides of Percy's neck, the Stolls came practically the same moment and with the feeling of Connor and Travis coming beside him, Nico too filled their lover up. The hot cum was overflowing, running down Percy's thighs and his lovers' cocks. Percy loved the feeling of his lovers' cum anywhere on his body. Sighing pleased, Percy slowly pulled off the three cocks, wincing at his widely loosened hole got hit by the cool air. He laid down next to Nico, cuddling up to the Italian and running his fingers through the cum-mess he had made. Travis sneaked in behind Percy, wrapping his arms very tightly around the young king and burying his nose in the nape of Percy's neck while Connor took the spot on Nico's other shoulder, also running his fingers through the cum. He lifted his sticky fingers up and offered them to Percy teasingly. Blushing brightly, Percy opened up and allowed Connor to feed him his own cum.
"We missed you here", whispered Nico exhausted. "You know you'll have to make up a kind of schedule to stay here or on Octavian's and Jason's floor. And more than just one night, you know. I want to have you close by for a bit longer now that you're... here."
"We second and third Nikki's possessiveness", announced Connor seriously.
"Don't call me Nikki, wanker", sighed Nico irritated.
"It's still great. I can't wait to slay monsters with you again", grinned Travis.
As if on cue did an awful alarm flare up. While Percy was tempted to hide his face beneath the pillow to avoid the sound, the Stolls instantly jumped out of the bed and grabbed their own clothes as well as Nico's and Percy's. Nico nudged Percy as he sat up himself.
"Come on. Time to hunt a monster. Leo installed the alarm for a reason. It notices major monster attacks while we pass so we can make a quick stop and save some innocent lives", stated Nico.
Sighing, Percy twirled his wrist once, making skinny-jeans and a blue shirt appear on his body, as well as his trusted Stygian iron trident in his hand. It was his weapon of choice these days, had been so for the past ten years because it worked very well in both the underworld and under the sea. The four of them squeezed into the elevator and when they reached the first floor, everyone else was already getting battle-ready, strapping on armor and readying their weapons.
"What's the sitch?", asked Nico gruffly.
"Well, Kim, drawled Leo teasingly. "There is a drakon loose, terrorizing the island of Ponto Delgada and I think this will be as good an introduction piece for our king as any, right?"
He grinned over at Percy, who held his head high and trident at the ready. "Time for the fellowship of the king to go and slay a drakon, I guess. And then we'll continue to Paris."
"Paris?", snorted Piper, elbowing Percy as they exited the RV.
"Always wanted to go there. I heard it's romantic. I want five dates there", declared Percy.
Clarisse snorted. "Fine by me. Can I visit my mother again. It's been a while."
The others laughed heartedly as the group left the RV, weapons ready and eyes sharp, ears listening to the sound of the drakon's roar before they marched into battle. Just like old times, really.
Author's note: Writing the first part of this chapter was an insane amount of fun. At first, I just wanted to have "Well, here you go, all grown up and exactly the same!", but that is ridiculous. Jack was who he was due to the circumstances surrounding his youth and with those so drastically changed, his personality would also change. And due to the fun I had writing that, the supposed-to-be-epilogue will be a full-blown chapter after all! So, one more proper chapter to go before the end of this saga ;)