Quick A.N! I l know some of you think that Percy could've gotten away from the avengers in the sea because he's the son of the sea god, but this is after the Doors of Death and as I already wrote, he doesn't want to be a pawn of the gods. He's been used too many times. Mostly it's because he's disoriented. It's kind of hard to still clear headed when you just got hit with a iron fist. Hope that clears it up!
When Percy opened his eyes he was laid on a couch in the middle of a room. Percy got up and walked towards the window. He could see that he was on a tower, facing New York. Suddenly Percy heard a British voice. "Sir, Perseus Jackson is awake." Percy turned around and the avengers all walked in the room. Tony came in first. "Thank you JARVIS. Hey kid, it's nearly noon. Do you always sleep this long?" Percy snorted. "Only when egoistic robots knock me out." Tony just grinned. "I like you." Percy just shook his head.
"Okay, look you got me." He spread out his hands. "Now where's this Fury guy?"
"I'm Fury," Fury said, walking in the room. "And I'm the Director of S.H.I.E.L.D."
"And what is S.H.I.E.L.D exactly?" Percy questioned.
"It stands for Strategic Homeland Intervention Enforcement Logistics Division."
"I can see why you shortened it."
"Right now, we need your help. I received Intel concerning you."
"And who gave you the Intel?" Percy stared at Fury, unmoving. In the background, Tony whispered to the others, "Gotta admit, kid has guts." Both Percy and Fury ignored him.
"I don't reveal my sources."
Percy narrowed his eyes. "Then how do I know your not lying?"
Fury sighed. "Three ladies broke into my office. Cameras didn't pick up on them, I got no alerts from agents and I didn't hear a thing. My office is well protected, and if they got in, that means they're good."
Percy stood blinking. "Three ladies? Were they holding yarn and knitting needles?"
Fury tilted his head, curious. "Yes, they were. Do you know them?"
Percy just slumped his shoulders. "Yeah. I guess I have no choice but to help you now, huh?"
Percy, Fury and all the Avengers gathered at one of the conference rooms in the tower. Fury was the only one to stand up. He fixed his gaze on Percy.
"Perseus Jackson-
Fury was cut off. "Umm, actually I prefer Percy."
Fury nodded his head. "Percy, then. Who are the three ladies that you mentioned?"
Percy hesitated. "They're kinda family friends except not really. It's hard to explain."
Fury pressed on. "But can they be trusted?"
Percy nodded his head. "Sure, if you want to be almost killed most of the time and go through the worst and best years of you life, but yeah, they're telling the truth."
"Okay then." Fury said. "Do you have any idea who we're up against?"
Percy shrugged. "Don't ask me. But the guy's probably powerful. Like taking over the world powerful. And oh, you know, probably one of my relatives."
Everybody in the room stared at him.
"You think the big guy or enemy is related to you?" Tony asked, his eyebrow raised.
"I'm 99 percent sure." Percy clenched his jaw.
Fury gazed steadily at Percy. "I hope you don't have any reason to switch sides."
Percy gazed right back at Fury, unflinching. "I would never side with them, him or her, WHOEVER they are. They always take away the people I love. Annabeth-" he broke off.
Tony looked at Percy. "Annabeth…?"
Percy looked down. "My girlfriend. She's gone now."
Steve finally spoke. "I'm sorry. I know how you feel. I had someone too."
Percy just closed his eyes. "So tell me," he said quietly. "What are the Avengers?"
Fury shook his head. "Kid doesn't know a thing."
He sighed. "The Avengers Initiative was created to protect the U.S. and ultimately the world."
Percy raised his hand. "So, what are we going to do?" Before Fury could speak, JARVIS made an announcement. "Sir, you have just received a message from Unknown." Tony brought the message onto the screen in front of them. On the screen only five words were displayed: Central Park. Bring Perseus Jackson.
Percy stood up and pushed his chair out. "Well, let's go see what this person wants."
As the Avengers got suited up, Fury went and had S.H.I.E.L.D clear out Central Park. News stations caught wind of this and sent reporters down to check. S.H.I.E.L.D set a perimeter to keep everybody out. As Percy and the Avengers reached Central Park, they were met by Thor. "Stark! Fury called! He said to meet you in this Central Park."
Tony smiled. "Percy, this is Thor, our resident demigod."
Percy raised his eyebrows. "Demigod?"
Tony laughed. "From Asgard itself. Thor, this is Percy Jackson."
Thor looked incredulous. "As in Perseus Jackson?"
Percy looked uncomfortable. "Yeah, that's me."
Tony interrupted. "Hey, how do you know about Percy?" Before Thor could answer, time was immediately frozen all around them. The avengers were immediately on guard.
A blonde seventeen year old with gold eyes started walking towards them. He was carrying a black and silver sword with two edges. Tony thought he could smell death on it. He also noticed he had a long scar running down his face. Percy took a step forwards.
"Still wearing his face, aren't you? No one else volunteered, huh?"
The teen with the gold eyes answered. "Luke had good fighting skills. I always appreciate that in a host."
Percy gestured to the teen. "This is my grandfather."
All the avengers were surprised.
"He's too young!" Tony spluttered. "There's no way-no technology to do that!"
Percy deadpanned. "He didn't use technology. He took somebody and manipulated them into giving him their body. But the last time I saw you Kronos, you were spread into a million atoms. There's no way in Hades that you can be back."
Kronos smiled cruelly. "Your friend Jason Grace helped me with that. When he died momentarily in the Wolf House, he provided me a gateway back to the mortal world. It wasn't long enough, but it brought back most of my strength. With the help of my pater, I shall bite back!" Kronos brandished his sword. "Backbiter, Luke called it. Fitting, I think"
Percy took another step forwards. "You don't deserve anything, much less the right to wear his face. You can go back to Tartarus!" Percy swung his sword. Kronos disappeared.
"You have to do better than that Perseus." He hissed. His voice filled the empty space in Central Park. For the first time, Percy noticed that the park was empty.
"Your blood will be spilled, mark my words. Pater will see to that." His words rattled the leaves around them. "And you will watch your precious Annabeth killed before your eyes." Percy turned around wildly. "Don't say her name! She was a hundred times better than you!" Kronos laughed maliciously.
"If only you knew. I'll leave you with some friends."
Time unfrozed. A dozen hellhounds jumped out of the trees. Captain America jumped into action immediately, slamming hellhounds with his shield and punching them. Iron man used his arsenal to blast hellhounds and Thor struck them down with thunder. Hawkeye used his arrows while Black Widow shot at them, but none of their weapons worked. Bruce stayed out of the action, not wanting to hurt anybody by being the Hulk. Percy brought out Riptide and started slashing at the monsters. In a matter of minutes, the hellhounds were gone.
News reporters who seemingly appeared at nowhere were shouting questions at them while Tony just looked at Percy and said, "I kinda get why you don't side with your family."
A.N: If you notice, during one point of the Lost Hero when Jason died, his eyes glowed pure gold. So that's what I meant if you were confused!
