Chapter Ten- The End

The Battle for the Earth had started. Perseus hacked and slashed at everything that came within reach, trying to get to the one being that needed to be defeated in order to finish the fighting once and for all. Erebus was content to just watch his army wage war with the humans whilst he waited for his only worthwhile adversary to make his way over to him. Artemis shot arrow after arrow alongside her hunters into the hoard of monsters in front of her. Unfortunately, she was the only God who was permitted to fight in person however that did not stop the other Gods from cheerfully overpowering their kid's strikes when their children called for aid.

Perseus looked up and narrowed his eyes when he saw Erebus just standing there. Growling, he jumped into the air before punching his fists into the ground, creating a massive shockwave which knocked over every single monster as well as Erebus himself. Smirking, he lit every monster in front of him alight with Greek fire before drawing his sword once more and charging at the God who had caused everything. With a grunt he swung his sword in a powerful ark, fully intending to finish the fight before it even started. Unfortunately Erebus managed to block it with a clumsy defense. Perseus however did not let up and began to unleash blow after blow, each as powerful as the last. Erebus, who once was smiling was now looking extremely worried as he fought as best he could to parry the many blows being directed at him. Quite a few of which managed to land on him.

"You will not defeat me mortal!" he spoke through gritted teeth. Perseus smirked as he redoubled his attack. The battle around them, which at first had been raging, had now come to a standstill as monsters and demigods alike stopped and watched as the duel between the leaders commenced.

"You know, I thought after all the hype and whatnot, I thought this would actually be harder" Perseus commented as he proceeded to slice Erebus' left hand off. Erebus howled in pain and anger as he stumbled back after the assault. Perseus, never one to let off, followed. Erebus growled as he slashed clumsily at Perseus' shins. By some obscene luck he managed to get through Perseus' defense and slice him shallowly making Perseus stumbled back. Perseus' eyes lit up brightly with green flames as he took in his own blood trickling down his shins.

Ignoring the pain, he let loose a battle cry that rattled many around him as made his way forward where his enemy was trying to escape. It seemed to Erebus that the fight he just been part of had never happened as Perseus let loose strike after strike, each faster and stronger than the last. Erebus found that he was actually scared. No, he didn't believe that he would be destroyed however he knew that at this rate, he probably would be defeated. He snarled. He was Erebus! A Primordial! He would not be defeated by a child! A mortal at that!

Artemis watched on in astonishment as the duel between the two heated up. The amount of power that was being thrown around made her uneasy. She never knew just how powerful Perseus had grown and that thought made her worried. Especially regarding Zeus' reaction. Artemis knew that Zeus would have a fit over having such a powerful demi-god out of his grasp and could only imagine just how that confrontation was going to end.

Erebus began to fight back. He swung his sword in a vicious ark, attempting to Cleve Perseus' head from his shoulders. Perseus ducked and sliced back, hitting Erebus in the stomach. Erebus ignored it and began to slash erratically. Perseus ducked and dodged, a occasionally sending a blow back. He began to back a way, sending Erebus the mistaken belief that he was winning. Erebus, believing that the tide had turned began to push forward. He was too ignorant to realize what was going to happen next until it was too late. Perseus suddenly stopped backing away and launched forward. He stabbed Erebus in the front with one of his swords before taking out his hunting knife. Knowing what he had to do; Perseus disarmed him quickly before plunging the knife into Erebus' heart. Erebus' eyes widened in disbelief as he looked down at the knife sticking out of him. He could already feel himself fading.

"How?" he whispered at Perseus, shocked and scared that he was dying with no way to come back again. Perseus knelt next to him and whispered in his ear,

"Chaotic silver. Lord Chaos says hi". He smirked as he watched the light in the Primordial's eyes vanish before the rest of him began to fade into nothing.

The demigods and Artemis could not believe their eyes as they watched Perseus kill the Primordial completely. They began to cheer and clap as Perseus stood and surveyed the battle field.

"It's done." They quietened down as he began to talk. "Tend to your wounded and dead." He told them before beginning to walk away, putting his sword back into its sheath. He turned once and looked at Artemis,

"I will be at Olympus in two hours. That will be the last time any of you will see me" he promised before flaming out of there.

Artemis and Thalia exchanged looks.

"He is going to disappear again isn't he" Thalia said sadly. Artemis nodded regretfully,

"I'm afraid he is Thals. I just fear what our father's reaction to him will be" she answered worriedly. They stood there quietly for a moment before setting off to work, attending to the wounded, both campers and hunters alike. The demigods were unsure of what had just happened. They went about helping each other and tallying the dead.

Annabeth was inwardly thinking how she could get Perseus to forgive and marry her when she next saw him. She knew that this was her last chance. 'you will be mine, Perseus' she thought to herself gleefully, 'you and the power you wield'. And so her delusions continued.

And so the battle of the earth ended.

OLYMPUS TWO HOURS LATER

Every God sat seated in their thrones. Each one had one or two of their children with them. Zeus had Jason. Hades had Nico and Hazel. Ares had Clarisse and Frank. Athena had Malcolm and reluctantly Annabeth. Artemis had Thalia and Phoebe. Etc. They were all waiting on the man of the hour, Perseus.

"Where is he?" Poseidon muttered, anxiously.

"Patience brother. Perseus said he will come and come he will" Hestia informed him kindly.

At that precise moment, the doors to the throne room opened and Perseus walked in, still in his armor. He nodded his head curtly at them.

"Perseus" Zeus greeted him.

"Lord Zeus" Responded Perseus, his voice void of any emotion. He looked round at everyone briefly before his eyes rested back on Zeus,

"This won't take long." Zeus raised an eyebrow at that.

"What did you want to say then nephew?" he asked. Perseus smirked slightly,

"Not your nephew anymore Lord Zeus, Fish breath over there saw to that," gesturing vaguely with his hand where he knew Poseidon's throne was, not bothering to even glance in his direction. Poseidon looked down guiltily, his eyes glistening with unshed tears.

"As to what I want to say, I wanted to let you know this." He paused and looked around at them again,

"Erebus has been destroyed completely. He won't be coming back so it looks like you won't need to call on me again" his words had an edge to them and many flinched. "This will be the last any of you will see me. Anyone found looking for me in Alaska will be terminated on sight. I don't care what your reasons are. I am done with this world of Gods and monsters. Understood?"

Everyone stared at him in stunned silence. For many of them, Perseus and his new outlook was a shock.

"Perseus, please. Can't we not talk about this?" Poseidon pleaded with his angry son. Perseus gave him a disgusted look, "You said everything already when you blamed me for my mother's death. I think not Sea God."

"My champion, can you not reconsider your choice?" Hestia asked softly as she approached him. Perseus softened slightly at her request.

"I'm sorry my lady but no. you, and only you are welcome to visit." He answered quietly. Hestia smiled gently at him,

"I guess that will have to do"

"Perseus? Cousin? Can I not too come and visit?" Thalia pleaded. Perseus glared at her harshly for a moment.

"Not right now Thalia. You also joined in with the attempt to blackmail me into helping. That is not going to be easily forgotten or forgiven." Thalia nodded and sobbed quietly as she realized what her actions had cost her.

Perseus looked round at them one last time, nodded once before turning on his heels and beginning to walk out.

"WAIT PERSEUS! A voice cried out from behind. He turned round and saw Annabeth running towards him, tears and snot running down her face,

"Don't leave! Or at least take me with you!" she told him. He gave her a revolted look,

"Listen brainless head, I do not like you let alone love you. In fact I loathe your very existence. Now next time you bother me, I will kill you. Understood?" he snarled the last bit in her face.

"You don't mean that. You love me. You have always loved me. We can be together now forever"

"Can you even hear the rubbish coming out of your mouth you delusional idiot? I HATE you. The faster you comprehend that the longer you will live." He shoved her hard backwards. He looked at Athena, "Get it through your spawns head that I want nothing to do with her or she will not be breathing for long" he demanded before flaming out.

Athena looked at her daughter in disgust,

"I will not blame Perseus if he kills you if you continue to act like you actually care about him Annabeth; you were one of the first to betray him." Annabeth looked at her in shock,

"but mother, I-" she started but was cut off,

"ENOUGH Annabeth. You will stay away from Perseus. You have done enough damage already" Athena ordered. Annabeth sobbed and ran out the room after seeing that she would be receiving no sympathy from anyone.

"I'm surprised at your reaction Father" Artemis commented, "I thought you would demand that he swear an oath to obey you" Zeus blushed slightly,

"I do not think that would have gone well daughter, do you?" he answered. The smirk on her face answered for her.

"Well, I think we should all do what Perseus wanted and leave him alone. All in favour?" Everyone but Poseidon put their hand up.

"Stop being so selfish Poseidon" everyone was surprised when Ares spoke up, "It was your fault that your relationship with him was destroyed. You have no right to keep making everything about yourself, he wants to have no further contact with any of us; you respect that." He snarled. Poseidon looked ashamed before he flashed out. Zeus sighed,

"Well that's that. We will reconvene at another time to talk about what happens next" he informed them all before he too flashed out. The other gods did the same after saying goodbye to their children.

BACK AT PERSEUS' CABIN

Chaos was waiting for him when Perseus flashed back into his home.

"Lord Chaos" Perseus greeted him curtly with a low bow. Chaos inwardly sighed as he realized this was a good as he was going to get.

"Hello Perseus" he greeted him. Perseus nodded.

"I came to thank you Perseus" Chaos told him after a few minutes of silence.

"It's not like I had a choice my lord" answered Perseus bitterly. Chaos winced slightly.

"I know Perseus. I'm sorry, but I had no other choice. The earth would have died had my son managed to achieve victory. And you would have not fought under any other circumstances." Perseus glared at him before staring out of the window, not saying a word.

"I hope I can one day regain your trust and true respect Perseus" Chaos told him before a vortex appeared,

"Farewell"

"My lord" Chaos actually did sigh at that before he stepped in.

Perseus let out a deep breath as soon as he was alone. He looked round the cabin, making sure Chaos had not given him anything else to try and placate him. Finding nothing he went outside, where he found his hellhounds. Mrs O'Leary barked at him and bounded up to him. Perseus smiled softly as he stroked her muzzle.

"We're home girl" he whispered quietly to her. "We're finally home."

A/N HEY GUYS SO SORRY FOR LATE UPDATE BUT THE TRUTH WAS I DIDN'T KNOW HOW I WANTED IT TO GO. THIS IS THE LAST PROPER CHAPTER; THERE WILL BE A SHORT EPILOGUE AT SOME POINT. I HOPE YOU HAVE ENJOYED THIS STORY.