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Chapter 5: From Death a New Hope
Author's Note: I added to chapter 4 as I agree with everyone who commented, Athena definitely needed to talk more. Also, don't worry about Theseus, remember the old saying, "Theseus always wins in the end!"
"I think we can say all is forgiven by beating that bastard!" Zeus said as he pointed toward Typhon. The three brothers walked together toward the edge of the observation deck with determination and hatred in their eyes, hatred not for each other, but for the monster that stood before them.
"Typhon your reign of terror is over." Zeus said and fired his lightning bolts at the monster, one after the other.
"Die you monster!" Hades said as he fired his power against the monster.
"Death to Typhon!" Poseidon yelled as he raised the trident and fired at the monster.
As the power of the big three struck Typhon I could tell he was visibly weakened. Athena, Annabeth and I left the still form that was once my brother and walked to the edge of the observation deck for a better look at the battle. The three brothers were firing endlessly at the monster. I could hear Typhon's roar and his eyes glowed red. I knew he was about to fire at the big three again. I guess the brothers had noticed as well, they concentrated they're onslaught on Typhon's face. The roar from the creature was deafening, windows throughout the Empire State building exploded sending glass down to the street below. The big three combined they're power into one powerful blast that struck the head of Typhon. The creature tilted backwards slightly at first then it fell over into the sea sending thirty foot waves onto the shore of Manhattan island.
"He's down!" I yelled.
The big three made they're way over to me. I looked at my father and then to Athena and asked, "Is it over?"
As if in answer to my question I heard a deep and powerful voice, a voice that reminded me of someone I knew say, "No it is not over, he is not defeated I'm afraid!"
We all turned around ready to fight this new possible threat, but instead we all stood there stunned at what we saw. Hovering in the air about three feet off the ground where he had previously laid unmoving was my brother, Theseus. He was no longer burned and bloody, he looked untouched, except that was glowing with a beautiful orange color around him, but his eyes are what drew me in. His eyes were no longer the sea green like my own, but they were as black as space. Within his eyes you could see stars and nebula, it was like looking through a telescope. I had never felt power like this before not from Kronos, not from Typhon, nor from the gods themselves. My head no longer hurt and I could feel Theseus, but I could also feel someone else.
"Theseus your alive!" I screamed.
"Yes, we are alive!" Theseus said.
"Whose we?" Athena said worriedly.
"Athena, Theseus loves you very much." Theseus or whatever said.
"She asked you a question, who are you and is my son alright?" Poseidon said.
"Do not fear my grandson, your child is alive, we are alive together." Theseus/whatever said.
"Grandson, who are you?" Zeus said warily.
"Zeus, I thought you would know by now." Theseus/whatever said.
"Oranos, it is you." Athena said.
"Awe, Theseus was right about you. You are very smart, my dear." Oranos/Theseus said.
"Grandfather!" Hades said.
"Yes, my boy, I'm back from the prison that my children placed me in. When Theseus entered the void, I confronted him and he told me his reason for entering the void. He told me about all of you and the titans. The two of us spoke to each other about everything, our hopes, fears, loves, and aspirations. Theseus opened my eyes to the lives of mortals and for that I'm truly grateful. So I offered to merge with him and to stay as a recessed part of his psyche for ever in order for him to be immortal, so he could be with his love, you Athena." Oranos/Theseus said.
"Why did you come back now?" I asked.
"Oh, young Perseus, I can see Theseus in you. I could not let Theseus die and I knew that I was the only one who could stop Typhon." Oranos/Theseus said.
"What do you mean, we just defeated him?" Zeus said.
"I'm afraid my boy, you don't understand. Typhon only escaped because he received help from his nephew, my son Kronos." Oranos/Theseus said.
"How, Kronos is in Tartarus, he could not help Typhon." Hades said not believing his grandfather.
"I wish that was true my boy, but Typhon was imprisoned by Poseidon and the Atlanteans near the mid-oceanic ridge. There in the ridge was an unknown gateway to Tartarus. A gateway no one knew about, except Kronos and one other. He used this gateway to escape and then he joined mentally and physically with Typhon. This powerful connection allowed Typhon to break his bonds and escape." Oranos/Theseus said.
"If I didn't know about this gateway, how did Kronos find out?" Hades asked.
"He heard it from his brother's spirit in Tartarus. Oceanus may be dead, but his spirit as you know my boy was imprisoned in Tartarus. Oceanus knows every part of the deep sea and so he knew about the gateway." Oranos/Theseus said.
"Look!" I said as I pointed to the ocean where Typhon fell. The water glowed a red and gold color. Suddenly, the water exploded and there standing before us was Typhon, but something was different about him. He glowed with a new found power and his eyes they were gold like Kronos.
"You see, he is very much alive." Oranos/Theseus said.
"We must attack again." Poseidon said.
"No, my boy, I'm the only one who can defeat him. Protect your children and your family from this battle. This will be a battle like none other." Oranos/Theseus said.
Oranos/Theseus glow increased and he launched himself from the observation deck and flew through the air toward Kronos/Typhon. He moved incredibly fast and hit Kronos/Typhon straight in the jaw sending both of them into the sea. Suddenly, Kronos/Typhon emerged from the sea clearly enraged. I could see a orange glow under the sea and a bright light broke the surface it was blinding. It took a while for my sight to recover and when it did I saw Theseus or at least his form standing at a height equal to the monster. He was glowing orange and I could see the stars brighten in the night sky that were his eyes. Kronos/Typhon was the dark and Oranos/Theseus was the light. They both traded blows back and forth. As each blow landed shockwaves rang out that shook buildings like an earthquake. Waves of forty, fifty and sixty feet attacked the shoreline. The city could not handle much more of this battle. I looked at my father, my uncles, Athena and then at Annabeth. They were all transfixed by this battle. They couldn't take they're eyes off of it. The battle continued to rage until the two stopped abruptly, Kronos/Typhon was the first to speak, "I see that your power has not waned over the millennia, father."
"You lost the right to call me your father when you betrayed me." Oranos/Theseus said.
"You kept us prisoner because of the prophecy." Kronos/Typhon said.
"Yes, and I'm sorry for that, but at least I didn't try to kill you." Oranos/Theseus said.
"I thought it better to kill my children than let them live." Kronos/Typhon said.
"How did that work out for you?" Oranos/Theseus said.
"Not well" Kronos/Typhon said.
They continued their battle. As before the world shook around them with the force of the battle. All of the electricity in Manhattan and maybe the world itself went out all at once. The darkness around us increased and then an incredible force shot from Typhon/Kronos eyes and struck Oranos/Theseus. The blast was incredible, I thought the building would collapse, the antenna on top of the Empire State building bent in half and hung over the side of the building. I could see the Chrysler buildings tower bent over as well. I noticed below some building completely knocked over or crushed to pieces. The blast continued to encircle Oranos/Theseus. Then abruptly dissipated into nothingness. There standing unharmed was Oranos/Theseus. I could see the shock in Kronos/Typhon's face.
"Impressive father, that blast was powerful enough to kill all twelve Olympians at once." Kronos/Typhon said.
"A good thing I'm not an Olympian." Oranos/Theseus said.
"You cannot hope to defeat us, our power comes from our mother Gaia, as long as we are connected to her we are unstoppable." Kronos/Typhon said.
"Thank you for reminding me, my son!" Oranos/Theseus said. As soon as he finished his words Oranos/Theseus moved forward at incredible speed, he wrapped his arms around Kronos/Typhon in a monstrous bear hug. Then I noticed Oranos/Theseus looking up into the sky then I knew what he was going to do. Suddenly, they both exploded out of the sea and into the air. Oranos/Theseus were flying into space carrying Kronos/Typhon with them, as they reached the upper atmosphere I could barely see them except for the light from Oranos/Theseus. Suddenly and without warning the night sky became brilliantly illuminated and I was temporarily blinded. It seemed like this bright light would go on forever, until it abruptly faded. The night became black again and the moon shown through the night sky. All was quiet until a small star or light appeared in the heavens and proceeded to fly to where we all stood. The light materialized in front of us and then broke apart. On the ground before us lay my brother Theseus. Standing next to him was a creature of pure light.
"Do not be afraid, it is I Oranos. No longer can I inhabit the body of my great grandson. Athena, he is a great man, without him this battle would have been lost. All of you must remember that and award him appropriately. My grandsons, I love all of you, work together and trust each other. The world needs all of you. I must leave and join my place in the cosmos, it is where I belong." Oranos said.
With that last word Oranos exploded off the observation deck and into outer space. He disappeared into the night sky like a shooting star. The lights of the city began to turn on and I could hear the sirens of polic, fire and ambulances all around the city. Athena and I ran to Theseus followed by Annabeth and the big three. Athena cradled Theseus in her arms and I could feel her sigh of relief when Theseus opened his eyes.
"Did I miss something!" He said as he looked at all us with an expression of complete bewilderment. It was the best thing I had seen all day.
I hope you liked this chapter, more to come.