Hey Guys! Since I'm facing writers block on my other stories, I've decided to write a new one that will never ever have me in a fix about what to do and what not to do. What is it? The characters read Anaklusmos14's "Intertwined Destinies" of course. This takes place when Olympus is closed and Zoe is wondering where Percy is. The story starts with Percy being kidnapped.
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DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN Percy JACKSON.
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CREDIT DUE: TO ANAKLUSMOS14 FOR HIS AMAZING STORY.
Percy JACKSON & THE OLYMPIANS : READING ANAKLUSMOS14'S "INTERTWINED DESTINIES"
'Chapter 3', read Nico.
Percy felt himself wake to the sound of a fire crackling beside him. Memories of his fight with Lycaon and his encounter with the goddess flooded back into his mind as his eyes darted around before trying to jump to his feet. Before he could, a child-sized foot was pressed firmly to his chest pinning him to the ground. Percy panicked and his instincts took over as he smacked the back of the goddess' leg before spinning and sweeping her legs out from under her and knocking her onto her back as he jumped back to his feet.
'Ha, I beat you', smirked Percy at Artemis who rolled her eyes. 'You are the only male I tolerate so please do not destroy that respect', said Artemis. 'As that will only result in you getting painfully castrated with arrows by me and my huntresses. Percy paled in fear and nodded.
"Damn it Perseus, wait." Artemis said from her back as Percy started to slowly back away from her.
Artemis looked at him amused now. 'Yet you are still scared of me'. Percy shrugged. 'I don't have my memories at this time so I dont know that we are friends'.
Percy continued backing away, "I don't know what I did to offend you Lady Artemis but I am sorry. I am just trying to get to the camp Lupa told me about."
Artemis groaned in annoyance, "Perseus, I swear on the River Styx that we are friends and I am here to help you. You simply do not remember me because your memory was wiped."
Thunder boomed loudly overhead making Percy freeze in his tracks.
'Finally', groaned Artemis. Everyone chuckled slightly at the look of annoyance on the moon goddesses' face that she had make an oath that she wouldn't hurt him, just to get him to stand quietly and listen to what she had to say.
He looked the goddess questioningly but only received a glare in response.
Percy looked at her weirdly. 'Are you bi-polar', he asked seriously. Everyone snorted while Artemis looked murderous. 'I mean right now you're annoyed and in the book you're pissed. That suggests that you're bi-polar'. Artemis glared at him and fired off an extra sharp arrow that him right where Apollo doesn't shine. It didn't pierce him there thankfully for him due to the Curse of Achilles but it still had the force of a hammer strike from a very young girl; which, as all boys know is enough to make you beg for the Fields of Punishment(Trust me, I know. My six year old brother got pissed off when I wasn't giving him candy from the fridge, so he took his miniature cricket bat and whacked me there! OWWWWWW!). Percy screamed like there was no tomorrow and clutching his manhood, rolled onto the floor dislodging Zoe from his lap causing her too to fall on the floor. All the males in the room paled in fear as they looked at Artemis and winced in sympathy for their Savior while the females laughed hysterically. Zoe was rolling on the floor clutching the stitch in her side from laughing for so long. Their laughter doubled however when they saw that Percy had fainted due to extreme pain. Bianca looked stuck between pity and amusement while Zoe was laughing her heart out. Nico simply looked horrified and snuggled up behind his sister but a sharp command from Artemis to start reading again made him squeak in fear before nodding and picking up the book again.
"Why don't I have my memories? Who took them?" He demanded.
Artemis glared at Percy before sighing; she waved her and conjured up two chairs for them to sit in. Percy eyed the goddess warily as he slowly made his way to the chair across from the one Artemis sat in.
"Why are you helping me? I am a boy and my parents told me you despise them." Percy asked suspiciously.
Artemis rolled her eyes, "I do. But you are my exception. I told you that we are friends and I meant it. I am here to help you before you go into Camp Jupiter."
'Why does he need help?', asked Apollo confused. 'I mean the entrance is right there'. The gods and Zoe and surprisingly Nico looked at him like he was crazy while Bianca was agreeing with Apollo. 'It will be in the book', said Nico as he looked at the next sentence'.
"Why do I need help? I mean I'm pretty sure the entrance is right over there." Percy said confused.
'Ah', nodded Apollo. Once again everyone looked at him as if to say: 'You are a GOD! Do you really need to be told?'.
Artemis nodded, "Yes but if you go that way you will lose a powerful weapon you possess.
Everyone frowned at that.
I made a promise to someone important to me to help you and I intend to keep that promise.
Zoe smiled gratefully at Artemis happy that her mistress was atleast keeping her word and taking care of Percy.
Now tell me what you remember."
'Next to nothing', groaned Percy from the floor who had woken up.
Percy looked at her confused before shrugging, "I remember my parents and my training but things kind of get blurry from there. I remember the name Zoe and her face but not how I know her. Is she my friend or something?"
'No, she's your girlfriend', said Aphrodite matter-of-factly. 'Really', said Percy, his voice laced with heavy sarcasm. 'I never would have guessed'. Aphrodite didn't seem to get that he was being sarcastic. 'Good thing you have me here to tell you then'.
Artemis forced herself not to smirk as she kept her expression stoic, "Yes she is, your best friend actually."
Percy and Zoe glared at Artemis.
Percy's eyes widened, "Where is she?"
"I cannot tell you that Perseus." Artemis said with sympathy.
Percy narrowed his eyes, "And why is that? You claim to be my friend yet you only tell me what you want to. This seems like a pretty shitty friendship to me."
Everyone laughed while Percy cowered under Artemis' glare, his hand sub-consciously going to his crotch to protect it.
Artemis eyes widened before glared at Percy harshly, "Silence Perseus. I am here because you are my friend. If not for me, you would be on your own without any help. There are things I can and things I cannot tell you. I am only doing this for your own good as too much information will only lead to bad things for you." She growled.
Percy's faced turned red with anger but he forced himself to bite his tongue before he bowed his head, "I am sorry Lady Artemis, my lack of memories is frustrating." He said through gritted teeth.
Percy grumbled something too low for the council to hear but Zoe, Bianca and Nico swore that they heard the word "Bitches", quite clearly.
Artemis smirked slightly, "Obedience does not come easy for you Perseus.
'Thats an understatement', muttered everyone and Percy pouted.
I'm afraid you are a lot like your father.Now, we need to discuss some things before I lead you into camp."
'It sounds like you're leading a dog into camp', laughed Apollo. Artemis smirked at that while Percy scowled.
Percy nodded his head stiffly and waited for the goddess to speak.
Artemis looked at Percy curiously, "What do you know about the Roman gods?"
Percy smirked. 'Everything'. Zeus' eyes widened but before he could say anything, Nico had already begun reading.
Percy's eyes widened before he smirked, "I know everything Lady Artemis. Won't you be bringing me to the demigod camp as Lady Diana?"
"Your father taught you this I assume?" She asked.
Percy nodded as Zeus glared at Hades. 'How dare you', he thundered. Hades rolled his eyes. 'I wasn't an Olympian at that time dear brother so I saw no reason to listen to you or your stupid boring speeches Oh pseudo God of Theater'. Everyone laughed as Zeus' face turned a rather interesting(not to mention ugly) shade of red.
Percy nodded, "Seeing as he is not an Olympian, he does not feel it necessary to follow the rules of your father. He said he would prefer I be prepared should I ever encounter Roman demigods on my journeys." He said before a thought popped into his head, "Wait. What about Kronos and the great prophecy?"
Artemis pinched the bridge of her nose as she sighed, "I cannot tell you everything but you defeated him and survived the prophecy. But you cannot reveal that inside the Roman camp. You must act like a Roman and you must be accepted into the legion."
Percy's eyes widened in surprise before he grinned, "I lived? Awesome." He said excitedly before he became confused, "And why must I be accepted as a Roman? I know for a fact I was born a son of Poseidon and not Neptune."
"I need you to trust me Perseus. It would be best if you just refer to yourself as a son of Pluto and make no mention of Neptune. The Romans are not fond of him and it would not help you in becoming a member of the legion.
Poseidon scowled in anger. 'Stupid romans', he muttered. Athen nodded at him. 'for once I agree with you Kelp-for-Brains'. 'I dont know whether to tell you to have your head checked for agreeing with me or to thank you for agreeing with me', he muttered. Athena shrugged. 'Lets go with the latter'. They turned back to find everyone staring at them like they had grown antlers. 'What?', they chorused frowning. 'You guys hate each other', said Percy incredulously as everyone nodded in agreement. 'And yet you'll are agreeing on something?'. They shrugged.
As for why you must get accepted, I cannot tell you everything yet but it is the only way you will see Zoe again." Artemis explained seriously.
Percy was silent for a minute as he thought before he looked up and found the goddess' silver eyes boring into him expectantly.
"Okay, I will do as you say. I hope you are truly on my side. I don't trust most of the gods but you seem sincere when you say you are my friend so I trust you are trying to help me." He replied back.
'Well isn't that a big achievement', joked Apollo. 'Well it is actually', said Hephaestus. 'Earning his trust is quite hard'. Percy nodded in agreement as did Poseidon, the latter rather ruefully.
Artemis smiled a bit, "Thank you Perseus."
Percy nodded, "Now what is this weapon that you say I will lose if I don't go into camp with you?"
'Yeah, I really want to know that. I hate not knowing', said Athena frustrated. Poseidon rolled his eyes. 'We know Owl Head. Now do us all a favor and shut the heck up'. Athena looked offended. 'Kelp Head'.
'Bird Brain'.
'Fish Brain'.
'Smartass'.
'Dumbass'.
'Hey! Enough you two', yelled Percy. 'They both turned and glared at him. 'Seaweed Brain', snapped Athena at him. Percy's eyes widened before he too snapped back. 'Feather Brain'. Ares who had finally woken up because of the yelling was chanting 'Fight! Fight! Fight!'.
Finally Zeus had had enough. 'STOP!', he roared and everyone froze. Athena, Poseidon, Perseus, enough with the freaking name-calling. Ares, stop repeating the same thing again and again. Artemis and Apollo enough! Artemis is older than you Apollo and that is final!. I am THROUGH with dealing with this madhouse'. Percy piped up. 'But you're the king. Doesn't that mean that you're the maddest?'. A complete silence proceeded this statement before Poseidon and Hades burst into laughter. They were joined eventually by the rest of the council. 'Three burns in one hour. You're getting old and careless brother', sputtered out Hades between laughs. Zeus' face was red and his hand was twitching towards his beloved masterbolt. 'Read boy', he growled at Nico who was smirking.
Artemis smirked and before Percy could react, she pulled out a hunting knife and drove it into his chest.
Hades stood up. 'How dare you stab my son?', he yelled at her. Percy rolled his eyes. 'Dad, I have the curse of Achilles', he reminded him. Hades looked embarrassed. 'Oh. I knew that'. Everyone snickered. 'But that doesn't mean that it doesn't hurt', he said quietly. The last statement was directed at Artemis who smiled rather guiltily at him.
Percy jumped back in shock expecting to be fatally wounded before his jaw dropped when he saw the goddess with a smirk on her face as she held her hunting knife up with its blade broken off at the tip.
"What was that?" Percy yelled at the goddess.
Artemis rolled her eyes, "Relax Perseus, you're invulnerable."
Percy's eyes widened, "I bathed in the Styx?"
Artemis nodded, "Yes a couple years ago. If you enter camp through the Caldecott Tunnel then you will have to cross the Little Tiber River which will wash away your curse.
Percy frowned. 'Thats not exactly a weapon you know', he told Artemis. 'Its more like a..a..weapon', he finished lamely, totally embarrassed. Everyone shook their heads.
I intend to have you keep your invulnerability in Camp Jupiter."
Percy smiled a bit before he scowled at the goddess, "Wait a minute. How did you know that wasn't my one vulnerable spot like Achilles' heel?"
Percy raised an eyebrow at her as did everyone else. She smirked and nodded her head towards the book.
Artemis smirked, "Because I stabbed you there last time we fought."
'That time how did you know that wasn't my one vulnerable spot?', asked Percy. She shrugged. 'Only a fool would keep it out in the open'.
Percy paled a bit, "I thought we were supposed to be friends?"
Artemis sighed. 'We are friends. I just like fighting with you'. Percy groaned. 'Great!. I'm the man-hating maiden goddesses invulnerable punching bag'. Everyone snorted as he pouted.
Artemis rolled her eyes, "We are Perseus. But you are the only mortal who can give me a challenging fight so we have had a little battle every time we meet."
Percy looked at Artemis in shock, "Have I beat you?"
'Ego alert', yelled Bianca in a deep robotic kinda voice. Percy scowled.
Artemis scoffed, "Please Perseus. You are the only male who I can stand; don't get all bigheaded like the rest."
Percy held up his hands, "I was just wondering. Jeez, relax my lady."
Apollo snickered. Everyone ignored him.
Artemis shook her head annoyed, "Come with me Perseus, it is time to introduce you to the legion." She said as her form shimmered until she stood in a twenty year old form, although her face was sterner and her hair was slightly darker than normal. She turned and looked at Percy expectantly. Percy bowed his head and nodded, getting the feeling her Roman form would not be as kind as her Greek one, if you can call it kind.
'Kind', scoffed Apollo. 'Yeah right'. He stopped as Artemis raied her bow loaded with an arrow. 'If I'm not kind, dear brother, then I wont hesitate to do to you what I did to Percy, now would I?', she asked sweetly. Percy winced at the memory while Apollo raised his arm to his crotch cupping it as though it would stop an arrow. Everyone else however, laughed. Both at the scene in front of them and at Apollo's expression.
Zoe and Annabeth stood at the steps of the big house with Chiron and they watched Jason and Leo approach them, each with a backpack while the Leo kid wore some type of tool belt around his waist.
Hephaestus grinned. 'Thats my boy. Always ready for anything'. Ares scoffed. 'He's got a tool belt. If a monster attacks, whats he gonna do? Throw nuts and bolts at them?'. Hephaestus grinned creepily. 'A hammer is also a tool is it not?'. Ares laughed derisively. 'So what you're saying is, that your teeny-tiny scrawny kid is gonna be bashing up monster with a 4 inch long hammer'.
"So ladies, shall we get this show on the road?" Leo asked with a flirtatious grin on his face.
Percy glared at the book jealously. 'That Leo kid's dead when I see him', he thought furiously.
Annabeth and Zoe both rolled their eyes.
"How are we traveling?" Jason asked.
"The prophecy states that you need to beware the earth Jason, so I would suggest you take to the skies for your journey." Chiron explained.
Jason nodded, "Pegasus then?"
'Yep'.
"We only have two Pegasus available, so you will have to pair up." Chiron replied as he gestured to the stables.
"What about the chariot?" Annabeth asked.
Chiron shook his head, "Unfortunately, Clarisse took off with it this morning and has yet to return. We cannot wait for her as time is of the essence."
"Does anyone have any idea where we are going?" Jason asked.
Athena nodded. 'Quebec'. 'No-one asked you. Remember our agreement?', asked Percy annoyed.
Annabeth nodded, "North, to Quebec."
Jason and Leo both looked at her confused, "Why?" Jason asked.
'Dumbasses', muttered Athena.
Annabeth rolled her eyes, "Well so far the only thing we know is that some storm spirits are working for whoever took Hera. Who better to ask about the storm spirits than one of the wind gods? Boreas is the north wind and he will know where we can find Aeolus. Aeolus is in lord of the storm spirits so he should be able to tell us where we can find Hera."
Jason's eyes widened, "When did you figure all that out?"
Annabeth smiled, "While you two were sleeping, Zoe and I were planning our trip. Athena always has a plan."
'Yes I do', said Athena with pride. Percy sighed. 'Someone find a spider. That'll shut her up'. Nico snorted. 'That'll kill her'. Everyone stared at him. 'A heart attack', he explained noticing their looks.
Jason smiled at her turning her cheeks a slight shade of pink
Percy whistled as Aphrodite squealed.
before Zoe rolled her eyes and interrupted their little moment.
'Awww', pouted Aphrodite disappointed.
"Let's just get moving, we're wasting daylight." She said taking off towards the stables.
Once in the air, Annabeth and Zoe laughed as they looked at Leo who was rubbing his chest from the hoof that struck him when he tried to get on Blackjack behind Zoe. Apparently Blackjack was rather protective of Percy's girlfriend, only allowing Annabeth to ride behind her.
Percy grinned. He nudged Bianca. 'Remind me to give him a box full of donuts to Blackjack when we get back'. She chuckled.
The group travelled for hours before they crossed into Quebec City in Canada. The girls turned to find Jason looking rather uncomfortable as Leo slept with his head leaning on Jason's back.
All the guys laughed and wolf-whistled as the girls looked disgusted. Even Aphrodite was wrinkling up her nose and she was pretty much the wh*re of Olympus.
Jason noticed the girls looking at them and quickly nudged Leo awake.
'Aaakwaard', sang Percy.
"We're here." He said as he steered his Pegasus over so that it was flying within talking distance of the girls.
Leo rubbed the sleep out of his eyes. Below them, a city sat on a cliff overlooking a river. The plains around it were dusted with snow, but the city itself glowed warmly in the winter sunset. Buildings crowded together inside high walls like a medieval town. In the center was an actual castle—at least it looked like a castle—with massive red brick walls and a square tower with a peaked, green gabled roof.
'It sounds beautiful', sighed Athena. 'It is', nodded Apollo. 'Especially during the Winter Festival'. Athena nodded. 'When is it. I'll go when its on'.
"Tell me that's Quebec and not Santa's workshop." Leo said.
"Yeah, Quebec City," Annabeth confirmed, "one of the oldest cities in North America; founded in 1608 by Samuel de Champlain"
Leo raised an eyebrow making Annabeth roll her eyes, "I'm a daughter of Athena. I enjoy learning about things."
'How dumb can someone get?', asked Artemis just as Apollo burped. 'Never mind', she said looking disgusted.
Leo held up his hands, "I was just wondering; but, uh, good to know I guess."
Annabeth glared at the son of Hephaestus until Jason elbowed him in the ribs to shut him up.
"Now what?" Jason asked.
"We need to get past them." Zoe said pointed to what looked like two angels steadily rising up towards them, both armed with swords.
"I don't like this," Jason said. "They look like storm spirits.
'Anemoi Thuellai also known as Venti', began Athena but stopped at Percy's warning look and sighed and nodded.
At first it looked like he was right, but as the angels got closer, they could see they were much more solid than venti. They looked like regular teenagers except for their icy white hair and feathery purple wings. Their bronze swords were jagged, like icicles. Their faces looked similar enough that they might've been brothers, but they definitely weren't twins.
'Lucky them', muttered Artemis.
One was the size of an ox, with a bright red hockey jersey, baggy sweatpants, and black leather cleats. The guy clearly had been in too many fights, because both his eyes were black, and when he bared his teeth, several of them were missing.
'Charming', said Aphrodite sarcastically.
The other guy looked like he'd just stepped off a 1980's rock album cover. His ice-white hair was long and feathered into a mullet. He wore pointy-toed leather shoes, designer pants that were way too tight, and a god-awful silk shirt with the top three buttons open. Maybe he thought he looked like a groovy love god, but the guy couldn't have weighed more than ninety pounds, and he had a bad case of acne.
'Charming', repeated Aphrodite rolling her eyes.
The angels pulled up in front of the Pegasus and hovered there, swords at the ready.
The hockey ox grunted, "No clearance."
"'Um, what? Leo asked.
"You have no flight plan on file," said the wannabe love god in a French accent that was so bad it sounded fake. "This is restricted airspace."
'Now please fly away or we will have to shoot you down', said Percy grinning.
"Destroy them?". The ox showed off his gap-toothed grin.
Leo's eyes widened as his three tensed companions tensed in anticipation for a fight but Leo held up his hands, "Can I at least who it is who will be destroying me?"
"I am Cal!". The ox grunted. He looked very proud of himself, like he'd taken a long time to memorize that sentence.
"That's short for Calais," the love god said. "Sadly, my brother cannot say words with more than two syllables…."
Athena snorted.
"Pizza! Hockey! Destroy!" Cal offered.
This time everyone snorted.
"Which includes his own name," the love god finished.
"I am Cal," Cal repeated. "And this is Zethes! My brother!"
"Wow," Leo said. "That was almost three sentences, man! Way to go."
Everyone chuckled.
Cal grunted, obviously pleased with himself.
"Stupid buffoon," his brother grumbled. "They make fun of you. But no matter, I am Zethes, which is short for Zethes. And the ladies here," He winked at Zoe and Annabeth, "they can call me whatever they want."
Percy growled while everyone looked at him in amusement. 'Jealous much?', asked Nico teasingly.
Zoe growled under her breath but Annabeth leaned up to her ear, "Don't. We need to get past them without a fight."
Zoe grudgingly nodded and bit her tongue.
'Ouch', said Apollo. 'That must have hurt'. Zoe sighed. 'Its a figure of speech Lord Apollo', she said as respectfully as she could which wasn't much as her voice was metaphorically screaming-'Asshole!'.
"We have to see Boreas. It's very urgent." Annabeth said with a forced smile.
Zethes looked at Annabeth closely as she forced herself to keep smiling.
"My sister will not be pleased," Zethes began before smiling at Annabeth, "but I can never refuse such a beautiful young lady.
Athena gritted her teeth at the fact that this guy had the nerve to check out her daughter.
Come, you will need to explain yourselves to my father; he will not be happy. He does not like visitors."
The Boreads sheathed their swords and pulled smaller weapons from their belts—or at least they looked like they were weapons until they switched them on and they realized they were flashlights with orange cones, like the ones traffic controller guys use on a runway. Cal and Zethes turned and swooped toward the hotel's tower.
Leo turned to his friends. "I love these guys.
'Thats cause you're gay', said Percy mischievously.
Follow them?" Zoe rolled her eyes but looked uneasy, "Yes, we need to speak with Boreas."
They landed in what must have been the penthouse suite; but the place looked like it had been hit by a flash freeze. The entry hall had vaulted ceilings forty feet high, huge draped windows, and lush oriental carpets. A staircase at the back of the room led up to another equally massive hall and more corridors branched off to the left and right.
'Wow', said Athena.
But the ice made the room's beauty a little frightening
As the four companions jumped off their steeds and told them to wait there, they turned back to the two brothers who were waiting for them a few feet ahead. They began to follow until Zethes and Cal spun around and pulled out their swords and pointed them at Leo.
Hephaestus looked worried for his son.
"Who are you?" Zethes shoved the point of his sword against Leo's chest. "A child of the South Wind, spying on us?"
"What? No!" Leo said. "Son of Hephaestus. Friendly blacksmith, no harm to anyone!"
Everyone laughed but Hephaestus looked worried.
Cal growled. He put his face up to Leo's, and he definitely wasn't any prettier at point-blank, with his bruised eyes and bashed-in mouth. "Smell fire," he said. "Fire is bad."
"Oh." Leo's heart raced. "Yeah, well … my clothes are kind of singed, and I've been working with oil, and…"
"No!" Zethes pushed Leo back at sword point. "We can smell fire, demigod. I smell fire … on you."
'That doesn't make sense', exclaimed Percy.
If it hadn't been like three degrees in the penthouse, Leo would've started sweating. "Hey … look … I don't know, "He glanced at his friends desperately. "Guys, a little help?"
Jason already had his gold coin in his hand. He stepped forward, his eyes on Zethes. "Look, there's been a mistake. Leo isn't a fire guy. Tell them, Leo. Tell them you're not a fire guy."
'He's not a fire guy', said Hephaestus worriedly but he knew that it wouldn't help as they couldn't hear him as he was talking to a book'.
"Um …" Leo muttered.
"Zethes?" Annabeth tried her smile again, though she looked a little too nervous and cold to pull it off. "We're all friends here. Put down your swords and let's talk."
"The girl is pretty," Zethes admitted, "and of course she cannot help being attracted to my amazingness; but sadly, I cannot romance her at this time.
Athena growled in anger. 'You wont touch her', she hissed.
He poked his sword point farther into Leo's chest, and Leo could feel the frost spreading across his shirt, turning his skin numb.
"Destroy him now?" Cal asked his brother.
'Whats with him and destroy?', asked Nico.
Zethes nodded, "Sadly, I think…"
"No," Jason insisted, "I'm the son of Zeus. We're on a peaceful …"
Jason's voice faltered, because both Boreads had suddenly turned to him.
"What did you say?" Zethes demanded. "You are the son of Zeus?"
"Um … yeah," Jason said. "That's a good thing, right? My name is Jason."
Cal looked so surprised, he almost dropped his sword. "Can't be Jason," he said. "Doesn't look the same."
Zethes stepped forward and squinted at Jason's face. "No, he is not our Jason. Our Jason was more stylish. Not as much as me—but stylish. Besides, our Jason died millennia ago."
'They're talking about the original Jason. The Argonaut guy', exclaimed Bianca.
"Wait," Jason said. "Your Jason … you mean the original Jason? The Golden Fleece guy?"
"Of course," Zethes said. "We were his crewmates aboard his ship, the Argo, in the old times, when we were mortal demigods. Then we accepted immortality to serve our father, so I could look this good for all time, and my silly brother could enjoy pizza and hockey."
'Was there even Pizza and Hockey in those days', asked Percy.
"Hockey!" Cal agreed.
"But Jason—our Jason—he died a mortal death," Zethes said. ―You can't be him."
'No duh', snorted Apollo.
Zethes looked at Jason closely, "If you are a son of Zeus, you could be the one we've been watching for."
"Watching for?" Leo asked. ―You mean like in a good way: you'll shower him with fabulous prizes? Or watching for like in a bad way: he's in trouble?"
'Hopefully shower him with fabulous prizes', said Zeus. Hera glared at him. 'Well I for one hope he's in trouble and that that trouble gets him killed', she sneered.
"That depends on my father's will." A cold feminine voice said behind them.
'Wonder who that is', mused Demeter.
Diana led Percy to a side entrance of the camp. On their walk, Diana explained how things worked in Camp Jupiter. How the demigods were divided and who he needed to be respectful towards as he was a new recruit. As they passed some kind of invisible barrier, Percy froze a bit as the Roman camp appeared in front of him. There was a large fortress in the middle of a large field. Beyond that lay a city built with a combination of Roman and modern architecture.
'Wow', said Bianca.
Percy looked around in awe as he saw the barracks where the demigods must have lived along with different buildings within that part of the camp. He looked back towards the city and gasped as he laid eyes on a modern replica of the coliseum in Rome. It didn't look as large as the original but it was still impressive just as the rest of the city was.
Diana turned back to Percy, "Impressive isn't it?"
'Very', nodded Bianca.
Percy nodded, "Very."
'Creepy', whispered Apollo to Ares who punched him.
Diana gestured for Percy to follow her but before he could two Roman demigods on patrol approached them with spears aimed at each of them.
Percy chuckled. 'They're dead'.
"Halt! Identify yourselves." The male guard demanded.
Everyone winced knowing what would happen while Artemis smiled in anticipation.
Diana's silver eyes flashed dangerously as she spun on the demigod, "I do not answer to you, boy." She snapped.
The kid's eyes widened as both guards immediately dropped into deep bows, "Please forgive me Lady Diana, I did not know it was you."
Diana glared at him making the demigod sweat.
She leaned forward in anticipation.
Percy cleared his throat as Diana's eyes turned to him. He gave her an imploring look.
Diana nodded her stiffly, "Bring me to your praetor; I must speak to her at once."
She leaned back into her throne disappointed.
The boy stood up nervously as Percy sized him up, he looked around fourteen or fifteen years old. He looked like he was Asian or at least partly. He was big and stalky with perhaps a bit of pudginess especially in his face.
Ares sat up. That sounded like his son Frank.
"Of course Lady Diana, again I am sorry for disrespecting you." He said nervously.
Diana glared at him, "Not you boy, the girl. She is more than capable of leading me and the demigod to your praetor."
The girl's eyes widened as Diana gestured to her. Her skin was dark but her eyes were a golden color. She looked around thirteen years old but Percy sensed she was far older than that. He eyed her suspiciously. If there was one thing Percy knew, it was a dead person and he was positive this girl was not supposed to be alive.
Hades sat up, immediately interested.
Diana noticed Percy looking at her before she turned to the girl, "Lead the way," she said before turning back to the boy, "you can return to your duties."
The girl nodded as she led Percy and Diana across the empty field and towards a group of buildings away from the city where she said the praetor would be.
"What's your name?" Percy asked as he eyed the girl carefully.
The girl seemed a little startled by his question, "Hazel. Hazel Levesque, daughter of Pluto."
Hades froze. Hazel had died in 1942. Seventy-five years ago. It was impossible even if the Doors of Death were open as she would never leave the Underworld.
Percy froze making Diana and Hazel stop with him. His face slowly shifted into a wide grin before he stepped forward and grabbed the startled girl in a big hug. Hazel looked at Percy confused, "Um, why are you hugging me?"
Percy chuckled as stepped back, "Sorry, I just didn't know I had any siblings. My name is Percy Jackson, son of Pluto."
Percy fist-pumped while everyone stared at him like he was insane.
Hazel's eyes widened before she gave him a small, somewhat nervous smile as well, "I didn't know either. It's good to know I'm not the only child of Pluto around."
Percy grinned but before he could speak, Diana cleared her throat. Her expression was stern but her eyes gave away a bit of mirth, "You two can catch up later. My time is short and I must speak to your praetor about your brother." She said sternly.
'You're no fun', pouted Percy.
Hazel nodded briskly and continued to led the duo until they reached the Praetorian Gates where she lead them past the barracks where Percy received a number of questioning looks, until they reached the Principia. Hazel led them inside where they found a beautiful girl
Zoe huffed.
with dark brown hair and dark eyes scowling as she listened to a skinny boy with blonde hair and a smug look on his face.
The praetor noticed the new occupants of the room before her eyes widened as she quickly stood from her chair and dropped into a bow. The blonde haired kid looked at her confused until he turned around where his face went pale white
'Aww, is someone scared?', asked Percy in a sickly-sweet voice.
before he dropped down into the lowest bow he possibly could.
"Lady Diana, what an honor." The girl said respectfully.
Diana nodded, as the boy went to speak as well she growled under her breathe, "Silence boy, I did not come here for you to grovel at my feet." She said in a harsh tone.
The boy trembled a bit
Ares snorted. 'Coward'.
but remained silent as Diana turned back to the girl, "You may both rise, I must discuss some words with you praetor."
The duo rose up but the boy kept his eyes off the goddess instead deciding to inspect Percy with narrowed eyes making Percy have to bite back a chuckle.
Percy smirked.
"What can I do for you Lady Diana?" The praetor asked.
Diana smiled at her, "I am here to personally deliver a new recruit for the legion, praetor…"
"Reyna," The girl answered for her.
Diana nodded, "This is Perseus Jackson, son of Pluto. He is seeking entrance into the legion."
Reyna looked a little confused, "If I may ask my lady, why are you delivering him personally? I was not aware you allowed men in your company."
'He's my exception as well as the hunt's', she said.
Diana kept her face devoid of emotion, "Perseus here has been working on Olympus for a number of years. He was a key factor in defeating the Titans in the last war. Now that the war is over, he needs a place to go. Since he is a demigod, I have brought him to you. I assume my word and that of the Olympian Council as a whole will suffice for letters of recommendation?"
'Hell yeah!', exclaimed Poseidon. 'He could even be made Praetor or even Consul with that kind of support'. 'Hmm, Consul. Thats an interesting idea', mused Hera. 'Our goal was praetor. Consul would be rather tough though. Even for him'. She looked at Artemis and nodded slightly. She understood what the other was saying immediately-"Meet me after this is over".
Reyna looked at Percy in shock before regaining her composure and turning back to Diana, "Of course Lady Diana. He will be admitted to the legion. Should he be tested in the coliseum as most new legionaries are?"
Diana nodded as a slight smirk tugged at her lips before she spoke, "I don't think that will be a problem. Perseus is an experienced fighter and should be a good addition to your ranks."
'The best', said Bianca. Percy shrugged modestly.
Reyna bowed her head, "I will inform the legion of the new legionnaire and prepare his test for later this afternoon."
Diana smiled, "Then I will take my leave praetor." She said before vanishing in a flash of silver light leaving Percy and Hazel alone with Reyna and the skinny blonde kid.
Reyna looked at Percy warily, "I am Reyna, daughter of Bellona and praetor of the twelfth legion. Hazel will show you around the camp and the city. You will need to be at the coliseum at 3 this afternoon for your test."
Percy smiled, "Thank you praetor, your hospitality is greatly appreciated." He said before turning around towards his sister before someone clearing their throat stopped him in his tracks.
Percy turned around to find the blonde haired kid eyeing him again. Percy narrowed his eyes, "Is there something you need boy?"
'Sound familiar?', chuckled Apollo. 'I think you have been spending too much time with Zoe and my niece Perseus', said Hestia amused.
The boy glared at Percy, "Yes, admittance to the legion requires that I check the auguries.
Artemis groaned as did Percy. 'He's your legacy', muttered Percy. 'Should have seen it coming though', grumbled Artemis.
We cannot be too careful these days, there are rumors of another threat rising."
Percy raised an eyebrow before Reyna spoke up, "I believe he was vouched for by Lady Diana herself along with the word of the entire Olympian Council and that will suffice Octavian." She growled.
'Unless you believe yourself better than us', growled Zeus threateningly.
Octavian raised his hands but his expression was smug, "We cannot be too careful praetor Reyna. I simply wish to protect Rome against all threats. Since we have already lost our other praetor, all precautions must be taken."
'Like kicking you out of the legion for instance', snorted Zoe.
Percy narrowed his eyes at Octavian before closing the distance until he towered over the skinny boy, "So are you saying Lady Diana is not to be trusted?" He asked with a threatening tone in his voice.
'He better not', growled Artemis angrily.
Octavian's eyes widened and he tried to step back but Percy grabbed him by his toga and kept him only inches away,
'Ya tell him Perce', yelled Nico.
"I do not take orders from runts like you. If praetor Reyna says I need to consult the auguries then I will be more than happy to. But do not mistake me for a newbie demigod boy; I am not to be toyed with by arrogant little punks like you." Percy said turning his head towards Reyna to see a satisfied smile on her face before she wiped it clean and looked at Percy stoically. "Do you require the auguries to be consulted praetor or am I free to have my sister show me the city?" He asked respectfully.
Reyna shook her head, "No you are free to go Perseus but release Octavian. You need to save your strength for your test later."
Percy nodded and let go of Octavian slowly as he brushed away the wrinkles in his toga, "No hard feelings auger but so we're clear, you do not tell me what I do. I take orders from my praetor and whoever the centurion of the cohort I am accepted into is. You would do well to remember that."
'BURN!', exclaimed Nico.
He said before spinning on his heel towards a wide-eyed Hazel who followed him out of the Principia.
Once outside, Percy pulled Hazel aside and looked at her expectantly.
"What?" She asked confused.
Percy rolled his eyes, "How are you here? If there is one thing I know, it's a dead person when I see one."
Everyone frowned.
If Hazel's dark skin could have turned pale it would have as she looked at Percy, "Another one of our brothers snuck me out of Asphodel. He said it was my chance to earn my redemption."
Nico looked horrified that they would find out so soon.
Percy's eyes widened, "Another brother?"
Hazel nodded, "Yes Nico
'WHAT!', yelled everyone as they turned to look at Nico who was pale white. 'No wonder you seemed to know almost everything', said Percy. 'How did you find out?', asked Hades stoically. 'The ghosts', said Nico. Hades stared at him then sighed. 'We will let it be...for now', he added when Nico looked relieved. He gulped. 'When we get home, you are grounded young man', barked Hades. Nico pouted but nodded.
but I haven't seen him in a while. He said he was looking for you but that you had been taken by some powerful being."
Zoe snorted. 'More like annoying being', she muttered too quietly for anyone to hear.
Percy clutched his head painfully and more images raced through his mind, this time of a boy and girl with onyx colored eyes and black hair similar to his.
'You remember us', squealed Nico and Bianca. 'More or less', muttered Percy. Hera looked at him apologetically.
This time he managed to stay conscious before he looked back at Hazel who was looking at him worriedly.
"I don't know why but one of the Olympians took my memories. Diana led me here because she said we were friends and she wanted to help me. She said I would get them back if I came to Camp Jupiter." He explained as he rubbed his temples.
Hazel looked at him nervously, "Are you going to tell father that I have escaped?"
'Of course not', exclaimed Percy indignantly glaring at his father as if to say "Do anything to her, you're dead". Hades shrugged. 'Doesn't matter now but I'm not gonna do anything..and nothing will change my mind', he said the last part to Zeus who had opened his mouth.
Percy looked at Hazel in disbelief, "Of course not. You're back now and you're staying here. You're my little sis and no one will take the only family that I can remember away from me."
Hazel looked at him hopefully, "Really?"
'Obviously', scoffed Percy. 'What kind of question is that?'.
Percy smiled, "Of course Hazel. We're family and that's what family does, we look after each other."
Hazel's eyes lit up before he rushed forward and hugged Percy tightly, "Thank you Perseus."
Percy stepped back with a stern look, "It's Percy. None of that Perseus crap from you."
Hazel chuckled and nodded before she looked at Percy confused, "Aren't you curious as to why Nico said this was my shot at redemption?"
Nico paled and muttered 'It wasn't her fault', as everyone stared at him curiously.
Percy shook his head, "Nope. You can tell me about it later. Whatever it is, it doesn't matter; I have your back. For now, how about you show me around the city before its time to crack some skulls in the coliseum."
Everyone's mouths twitched. Ares suddenly spoke up excitedly scaring the crap out of everyone(literally in Apollo's case). 'I cant wait for the test', he said happily. 'Finally some action. So far all there's been is some sappy, sentimental shit instead of the war that was promised. I dont see no war'. Everyone stared at him disgusted. 'That war may lead to our downfall', said Artemis. 'And Apollo, please go change your pants', she smirked as Apollo blushed when everyone found out he'd turtled in his pants. When he flashed out to change his pants, Hestia took the book and began reading.
'Chapter 4', read Hestia.
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