Percy's POV:
I woke up stretching my arms to the sky and moaning in exhaustion. After blinking rapidly, my eyes were wide open and staring at the ceiling. My thoughts swirled while I zoned up staring blankly at the ceiling.
When I had that chat with my friends, I may have not shown it but I was in the slightest of disbelief. Out of all mythical and supernatural things; I just did not expect devils, fallen angels and angels. Not even these dragons. I know Peleus is one but these huge fire-breathing beasts which wreaked havoc across the world. Another one which can rip gaps through our dimension and the void, able to freely travel through both and incomprehensible in size.
It made me choke on my own saliva when I heard that. It did make me think different of them, because they were supposedly 'evil' creatures, until they explained they have no desire to kill for and that it just a huge, false rumour which calmed me. Didn't want to stop my friends and end them for killing innocent humans.
Although I wonder though, what adventures they had went on together. Probably not a war or anything extreme or harsh as I had it, but they probably did significant things in their lives. Probably more exciting than my life full of train, fight and grieve, well I've conquered it now and I just live my gods damn life. Fuck the haters, the monsters, I can just slay them without thought, and make them stay away forever. It wasn't a problem, just a nuisance like someone prodding into your side unnecessarily and consistently - plain rude. Now all I do is live, live and live, maybe occasionally fight and grieve but hey, no need for those emotions.
I chuckled in my mind at my own line of absurd thinking. What me stop was the conversation which happened privately between me and Issei - if anyone heard that, there would be a divisive argument. Anyway, that conversation made me feel regret and some guilt for not telling everyone the truth who have fell for his charm. I only pieced his power signature together and linked it to charm speakers. I wanted to tell them all and gush it out but then I'd be intruding in their relationships, and as false as it may be, they were all happy and peaceful. Breaking it up would be crime.
I just shrugged it off and climbed out of bed, completing a final stretch before understanding that I had awoken minutes before my alarm which just rung out. Too lazy to switch it off, I just formed a fist of ice and pressed it and it went silent. Thank gods for my extreme training of water powers. It took no effort at all along with several other abilities.
Freshening up to a nice day and looking forward to the weekend without school, I hopped into some comfy clothes along the lines of: a brown leather jacket, black trousers, grey shirt with some font I couldn't be bothered to read, a pair of nicely designed brown shoes and some Ray-Ban aviators which had a beautiful tint and blended a light brown and orange. I grinned at my outfit, checking for any problems with my setup and headed downstairs for breakfast.
Whipping some boring toast with a spread of butter, I munched greedily on it since I hadn't ate much food since yesterday, and made sure not to let any crumbs even fall.
Once I was out the door and in my car, licking the rest of the butter off my fingers and washing it with water from a bottle next to me, I drove out of my driveway and left the house. I contemplated with going to Issei's house and talking with the devils but I didn't want to, not right now.
Tapping my fingers across the steering wheel and driving safely for once, my mind was clear and quiet for once. All I wanted today was peace, tranquility and no problems. I knew I would fall into some shit because I literally attract trouble, but hey, ignorance is bliss. So I started up the music, putting on some tracks I greatly enjoyed, blasting up the speakers.
Twenty minutes of driving led me into the busiest place of Kuoh Town, where all the stalls and cinemas and clothes stores resided. People gave me amazed looks wherever I went and for a change, I smiled happily and waved. People on sides of the road, replied back with a genuine sign of joy and waved back. This calmed my nerves, this town may have its dark side but most of its people were kind-hearted. Unlike Manhattan, where doing something strange gets you a cuss, a beat up and maybe a death threat, but that's what made it Manhattan.
Overtime, I had exited the city and travelled to a place less busy with not as much people bustling around. I pulled over on the side of the pavement, after finding a spot and left the car locked. Tucking my hands into my pockets, repositioning my glasses and whistling to myself a random tune, I strolled into the park. The sunlight shone down, lighting up the world with kids playing on the grass, parents and friends chatting on the benches and animals darting from place to place.
I took a sniff of the air and relaxed, relishing the smell fresh air and even though was used to polluted, did like the atmosphere of the unpolluted world every now and there. After a quick stroll, I placed myself on one of the empty benches off to the side.
I stopped whistling and just hummed, leaning back and putting my feet furthest away from me then placing my hands behind my head.
Unwinding, I closed my eyes, savouring the time I still had, I heard a shuffle to the left of me. Peeling an eye open, I saw it was some guy with an abnormal colour of dark silver hair which was all over the place and bright blue eyes. I quickly identified he was wearing an outfit similar to a goth: black jacket, dark green shirt which also exposed his chest, inky red trousers with some protection over it and a huge chain hanging from his clothes. His aura made me wary since it was a heck of alot more powerful than some of the devils I knew so he must've been an angel or something.
I waited for him to say something after continuing my quiet time. Then he just spoke out of nowhere, with curiosity in his tone. "So, never seen you around here. What's up with your aura? Don't say you don't have one, I can sense it from a mile away." He chuckled as if it was funny.
I got up from my position and got into another form, leaning forward, elbows resting on my legs while tapping my fingers. I gazed out at the dazzling landscape of buildings, sky and people. "Well y'know, me beating up bad guys, killing stuff and training has hardened me into some guy that would have this much power." I turned to him and he looked too. "The question though is what the heck you are. Don't tell me you're one of those devils and shit."
He laughed humorlessly at what I said. "You're not wrong there, I'm a devil/human hybrid. Wielder of the Albion dragon Sacred Gear, and guy that is bored of life."
I raised an eyebrow before looking away. "Bored? What are you bored of? There is so much to do in life; even in my small, short life I can't even do a fraction."
"Well, you and me, we both have different interests. I like battles and a good exhilarating fight. I don't want to live long. I feel regret for being born in this time, a time without God. I wanted to try defeating God." He said back in wonder.
What he said made me crack up. Gods, God wasn't dead, imagine what Chaos would be like if he saw all this; he is the God, probably does know and is fuming. That thought just served to make me laugh harder. He became slightly angry at my outburst and snarled. "And what's so funny?"
"That you think God is dead. God isn't anywhere close to dead. Lived for trillions of years and still has the rest for of existence left." I wiped a tear from my eye dramatically. "Believe me or not, I don't care, but I met God the other day in my dreams."
He turned to look at me, almost in an arrogant way, thinking he knew the truth. "Well, even if you have supposedly met God, I don't believe you either way. Azazel," I looked confused at the name and so he clarified. "Fallen Angels Leader, was in the Great War and witnessed God dying before his very eyes."
"Alright, you believe what ya' want. Not like it matters." I finished off that topic.
Then he inclined forward too and spoke confidently, "Anyway, I came here on this fine day to meet you."
"And why is that?" I asked, even though I knew the answer already.
"Because the power you emit, the aura you are attempting to conceal somehow and it just inevitable slips through your barriers anyway. That power." He gazed dreamily out into the open sky above us, until he looked back at me. "I haven't had anyone near my level of power and skill, and so I just wanted to meet you, my opponent."
I wanted to laugh at him but I knew he was pretty powerful, not sure how much though. Not being arrogant or overconfident, I felt I would be able to take him on and probably beat him. I didn't really know what to say to him because we haven't even introduced ourselves. "Uhm, sure."
He then asked monotonously, with a tinge of curiosity. "What are you? I told you my origin, so it's only fair to tell me yours."
I frowned at that. I couldn't tell him and I didn't know if he was going to get mad. "I can't tell you because of… stuff. Yeah, stuff, leave it at that. I seriously can't or else I'll get exterminated." I said bitterly, and it was true.
"Alright, fair enough, not like you said you would. Just know that I'll find out sooner or later." He got up, dusting off his trousers, while I stood up after him. We both turned to each and other and smiled, not in happiness but something else: confidence and exhilaration.
I brought out my hand in newfound respect for this dude, I never gave my respect to many mighty people, so he better be grateful. He clasped my hand firmly, and I responded with some of my own strength and I saw him stop a grimace. "Well, it's been a nice chat but I need to go. I look forward to meeting you on the battlefield."
"So do I." I agreed.
"Vali Lucifer." He finally told me his name.
I repeated the same thing. "Percy Jackson."
Then he walked away, while I stared at his back. Calling over his shoulder, he yelled. "Be prepared."
I grinned as he entered the shadows of the park, disappearing from sight. Gods, I didn't know what happened today but whatever did, it was pretty cool. Vali… seemed like a chill guy, more like Nico.
Nico… gods, I haven't spoken to him or anyone from camp in a while. I felt regretful but I persistently pushed that emotion aside, not wanting to feel worse.
I noticed the sky an orangey haze, the sun travelling down the sky and almost touching the horizon and creating a sunset. I opted to just go home at this hour and lie down for a while or maybe visit Rias along with Akeno and the others. But had it really been that long?
I guess time really does fly when you don't have school.
[End of Chapter]
A/N: God, I am really fucking sorry for the late chapter. I'll be honest, I won't be posting so quickly as school is stabbing me everywhere every second, so now I have less time to write, proofread then post. Expect maybe a chapter a week. Blame the stupid teachers throwing me in a damn ditch after parents evening - more revision. Fuck off, mate.
Sorry for that but also for this chapter which is not really the best. Not really good. Not really likeable. I would post more, but I don't want to put two major events I guess in a chapter. Nor do I want long chapters, which will make me post less frequently.
Charli. - Thanks my man, though I know this isn't the best, I tried. And well, you'll find out who was eavesdropping next chapter, haha.
The loner - Dude, you're welcome, but you, the reviewer, is the one to take your time to review which pushed me to write. And yeah, I won't. I've already seen that shit so much, it hurts to read half the stories here and watch them end on the worst cliffhangers possible.
paladin3030 - Hey dude, I'm not going to lie, I've only watched the anime for High School DxD, I've heard that Hercules is in the light novels. I don't think I will read them either, sorry bro'. I don't think Percy will even see Hercules, however I may research the guy and try and create something if possible. Thanks for the suggestion anyway.
Nuggetmuncher - Sorry dude, but everyone wants a harem according to the poll. I don't mind Barnes, I'd just prefer a more detailed normal relationship over several partners. And Issei's dreams… hmm, I'll see what I can do.
omegarazor6 - Thanks bro' for the support. I do hope that this chapter wasn't too awful.
Yo - Okay bro', they wouldn't allow him to reveal his origins since they don't want anything non-Greek knowing about their pantheon. They hardly wanted the Romans to know the Greeks and vice versa. And true that my friend, Percy could fuck them up easily because well, he is just a badass like that haha with the mad skill like you said of defeating Ares when twelve years old.
Anyway, I hope this chapter was decent enough for you to enjoy. I know this is pretty shit, and I am disappointed I'm giving you guys this after a week's wait, but I didn't have much time to write it. Review and, stuff.
Forgive me people.
Peace.
