Percy's POV
Ugh I still can't believe she said that! Thaila is snickering, probably at the look on my face. But hey! In all defense she called me fish fry! What the hell!? I mean sure I called her snarly the bear but... eh "Pfhahaha!" I looked over to see Pyr laughing his head off.
"Oh come on Percy lighten up... anyway where exactly is Nerus?" Good question Thaila! Grunting in response, I shrugged. That got Pyr to face plant to the ground. Well as good as you can get under water. "Oh sweet Hades Percy! Get over it was two days ago!" Pyr really doesn't get it.
"Whatever it's almost nightfall. Why don't we set up camp for tonight." Now it may seem odd to you land creatures, but setting up camp underwater is normal... For demigods that is, or maybe not. 'Hey dad can you put up an air bubble please.'
Now as we are waiting on that, we are currently five miles out from long beach. At the bottom of the ocean of course! My mind snapped back to the argument Artemis and I had.
I believe it's time for a... FLASHBACK!
"Hey Lilia, why don't you stay with Artemis while we're gone?" I smiled as she began nodding her head vigorously. "Well thank you for not asking first! Chum I swear..."
"Because I knew you would say yes if I was to ask, Snarly!" I replied rolling my eyes. "Do what!?" Laughing I elaborated more, "You know, snarly like a bear. Rawr?"
"Alright then fish fry, you wanna go!?"
Flashback broken.
"To be honest bears are kind of cute..." I mumbled to just about no one, until I realized what I said... No way she is not even that cute. She's completely evil and cold! She sent me a package containing fried fish just to mock me.
I knew what it was the moment I saw it, I couldn't stop myself from fainting. I swear I heard his screams, He was a Bluefin tuna... name was Noah. Poor guy was clearly not having a good day.
"Percy!" Pyr I swear, "Yell in my ear again and I will find a way to punt you!" My reply could have been more subtle but, eh...
"Well I just wanted to let you know that, we can influence our wolfy side." He gave a wide smile after his explanation. Suddenly the air around us was crisp and dry, looking around I saw the tent already up. The tent had three flaps on it. Each flap, once opened was like opening the door to each of standard tent's from the hunt.
The sand on the ocean floor had spots of seaweed spread out all over, I saw Thalia pick up a fish and take it out of the bubble. I could see her laughing, like the fish said something amusing.
I turned to Pyr, "So care to elaborate on that meaning dear brother?" I stated half asked while rolling my eyes. "Well I could, or I could just leave it to you, you're smart you'll figure it out eventually." He gave a sinister chuckle, which earned him a smack on the back of the head by me.
"I'm going to be in my tent!" Thalia called out to us, I waved my hand at her 'saying and we care why?' Meaning I shot her the bird. Pyr and I burst out laughing, but were quickly shut up by the lightning bolt whizzing towards us. Raising my fist to my face wincing in the process; I just hope it comes fast.
Upon feeling a pull in my mind there was a flash of silver. "Are we dead?" I asked Pyr, he was looking at me with wide eyes, mouth agape. "What?" I cried indignantly.
"How did you do that?" I looked at him questioningly, he huffed and shook his head. "I mean I've seen you use powers like Artemis', but never before like that." Shrugging I replayed, "No idea, anyway continue on with whatever it is you were explaining."
He chuckled, "Man only you could use powers on instinct. Anyway I meant we can get our enhanced senses that come from our wolf form, without actually morphing."
As he was explaining I partially listened to him while letting my mind wander. It came to the memory of when I arrived at my dad's palace. I smiled at Pyr wording for the horrible stench of Euryale; the gorgon we met passing through California.
"Perseus?" Amphitrite asked, I nodded "Hello mother." I gave her a crooked grin, now she may not fit there but she is my stepmother. "Where's my father if you don't mind me asking." She giggled, until she finally noticed who I had with me. "He's on his throne talking to Triton." I nodded my head and bent it a little lower in thanks. I barely caught her rolling her eyes at my antics. She explained to me I had no reason to bow to her, you shouldn't have to bow to family she said.
I now know the only reason I do it to the ones I consider family, is because you aren't allowed to show informalities in Zeus' presence. I opened the doors that led to the 'throne' room; as most would call it. My father turned to me; a wide smile as he saw me. "Perseus." Triton spat, yep he still hates me.
"Sorry but I-" I got cut off by the idiot. "Unhand me you fool!" Orion said, I was about to punch him; "Let go of him you lard sack!" Triton spat at my feet, Father put the end of his trident to Tritons chest keeping him from advancing. My father looked at me; I knew he wanted me to explain. "He broke into Artemis' camp, and was about to rape her." I felt the water around me boil.
"Calm down son, she's alright though correct?" I nodded towards him and fixed the water around me. "You must've been looking for a death wish Orion. You may be my son, but I will not save you if you anger Percy." Orion glared at me, while Triton whispered something to him. "Father a warning now; look into his powers. You will see something.. odd." Dad raised an eyebrow at me; I shrugged, "Lets humor the idiot."
Closing my eyes so I would see what my dad is seeing. I saw the ocean waves lapping the beach, on the beach was a familiar silver eyed goddess. The silver moonlight soaking into the beach sand, something like silver glitter going through the wind off the waves. Suddenly the vision stopped, before I noticed what I was saying I said 'aww'. My father chuckled.
"Well this is certainly different, you and Artemis... you have a connection, your powers flow and wane together. This is incredible... If you were to become a god... both of your powers will double, no quadruple. We need for you two to see Athena pronto." My dad had a look of, mischievousness , understanding, and happiness.
"So now do you get what I am saying." Pyr broke my train of thought. "Uh, basically you mean stop when we see the mist forming?" He nodded, attempting it I looked at my feet. Once mist started to form I stopped. Suddenly something horrible went up my nose that brings a whole new level to disgusting.
"Dude did you fart?" What? I couldn't help it, something stinks. Then I sniffed myself whoa... bad idea. "I need a freaking shower." Pyr busted up laughing. "Come on let's get some rest." I nodded we walked over to his tent. I rushed over to the shower, once out I slipped on some cloths.
I opened the door to the room, "I'm going to go check on Lilia." He laughed, "Are you sure that's all?" Rolling my eyes I walked out of the tent before he could toss his pillow at me.
Opening the flap I saw Artemis and Lilia laying down, Artemis got up. "Brother!" I smiled at her, "Hey munchkin you giving Artemis a hard time?" Artemis huffed as Lilia giggled.
"So Percy are you going to stay the night?" She gave me the puppy dog face, I silently cursed how she can make those eyes look so innocent. "Sure, I guess you get some free time Artemis."
"Whaa?! I meant as in the both of you..." I looked at her before... "Do what!?" "With him!?" Me and Artemis exclaimed at the same time. Lilia got a huge grin on her face. "Kidding." I stared at her for a minute, before busting up laughing myself. "See you..." I saw Artemis already gone.
I laid down on the bed, Lilia crawled beside me. After a few minutes of silence she broke it. "I was actually hoping she would stay." Lilia sighed, "Why, you know how we are; we would end up fighting anyway."
"Yeah, but I know you like her. Don't lie, deep down you do. You both can only mask it for so long until it explodes in your face." I stared at the little girl beside me. "Alright you little match maker. But recently she went a little too far; I mean sending fried fish to me? That's just a bit too much."
"Uh Percy." Lilia tugged on my shirt, Looking down she was pointing to the door. Artemis was standing there leaning against the door frame. Before I knew what was going on Lilia was at the door saying "I'll let the grown-ups talk, I'm going to be with May." I blinked where she was last visible at.
"Can you call Athena here. Might as well address this since were alone." She looked at me but flipped a drachma anyway. "What do you mean?" I prayed to my father, seconds later they both appeared. "Yes sister?" Artemis motioned towards me.
"Ah alright you all need to see this. Perseus hold out your arm." I did so I closed my eyes. The vision came quickly except this time the silver light was more intense. Suddenly the vision stopped. "What was that about?" Artemis asked, Athena looked shocked.
"This is astronomical. Artemis your turn!" Athena had a broad smile, she grabbed my hand and put it on Artemis' arm. I closed my eyes, I saw myself sitting on a large tree branch. I had a huge smirk on my face as I pointed up and created a rain storm. I then noticed Artemis in her wolf form, curled up at the bottom of the tree, her area perfectly dry.
The vision ended, "Wow, they're connected. In complete sync one might say." I looked at Athena oddly. "Domains have partners that must work together. Like humans they seek out the most compatible partner. But finding one that falls into complete sync has never happened before. It's said that for it to happen the two must be lovers. Or enemies, there's lots of variations for it to work." She took a breather. Me and Artemis turned to each other.
"They have never been proven, but as far as I can see you two are connected in a way. If I had to guess, you two are able to feed each other power with or without each other's consent." Artemis looked like a light bulb went off.
"When I was fighting Gration... I never tired, could this have something to do with it." Athena turned to me, "I had a tug in my mind but I didn't feel any different. I just assumed it was my powers, or Pyr."
"That makes sense, Perseus' power is that of an Olympian signature." My jaw dropped, "You said what now?" Artemis rolled her eyes while my father chuckled. "It's true, you are that strong. But not all of it is your domains. Only about forty-five percent of it is your domains. The rest of it is just sheer raw power manifested from your will." I sighed a little relieved, I don't need a reason for Zeus to blast me to bits.
"That's why you didn't feel any different. She was using just your raw power that just sits there twiddling its thumbs. Right Athena?" She looked at my father like he was some warhead that just exploded. "Who are you?" I laughed at her words along with Artemis. Dad just shook his head.
"Alright you two hold hands and try to summon your domains." She said, "Me? Hold his hand?" I looked at her, My hand still outstretched, she looked at it as if it were rotting off my body. "Artemis, think of it this way, be happy your domains chose someone that goes against your beliefs on males. Would you rather it be Orion?" Artemis softened and took my hand, I thought of a rain storm, then waves lapping the shoreline.
There was a flash between us. "They can't cancel each other out." I thought for a minute. "My earth shaker powers do." Athena seemed to ponder this for a minute. "The positives outweigh the negatives." I noticed I was still holding Artemis' hand. I detached my hand from hers, she looked shocked but had a blush on her face.
"I'll look into this some more. But for now, have fun." Athena said with a wink. At the beginning of her sentence my dad vapor traveled out of here. "Perseus, you said I sent you fried fish? I am not trying to bring it up, but I may seem cold and mean, but I wouldn't do something like that."
"Hermes said... why didn't I think of this before! I'm so stupid!" I exclaimed, Artemis gave me a questioning look. "Aphrodite said she was going to mess with my love life when she thought I had feelings for Annabeth. She's probably behind this."
"Love life? Is there something I need to know about?" I shook my head no, "No, just Lilia seems to think we like each other, even though we are always at each other's throats. I bet Aphrodite thinks the same thing." She nodded as we sat on the edge of the bed.
"I think you should know this. I don't mean to be cold, It's just I have a weak spot for you. Every time I build a wall around my emotions, I find you tearing them down. I know if I don't push you away I'll develop feelings for you, Percy... you have no idea how hard it is to find the one person that is perfect for you, but cannot express your feelings for them."
I smiled and grabbed her hand. "Don't put up your walls, Keep them down. Push me away, but I want to see the real you, not some facade. Stay the night, I swear on chaos nothing will happen. And I know exactly what you're going through because..." I put my lips close to her ear and whispered, "because it's happening right now."
"Perseus.." the door opened to a sleepy May and a smiling Lilia. May poked Lilia in the back. She started giggling and walking in. May marched off with her eye's half open. Artemis brought her lips to my ear whispering, "I'll stay but only this once." Something deep inside burned as hot as coals.
I plopped on the bed by Lilia, she giggled in response. Artemis plopped down next, a smile gracing her features as Lilia hugged her.
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I woke up, noticing I had something on my chest and against me. I opened my eye and saw Lilia on top of me, looking over I saw Artemis with her head on my shoulder. I took my arm and shook Artemis awake. She opened her eyes and quickly got off me, I could see the blush on her cheeks.
"I'm... What time is it?" I thought for a minute, "at the hunters camp it's five AM but where I am at it's like two. But luckily for us we kept our sleeping habits." Artemis nodded, flashing on a new set of clothes. I clapped my hand as platters of food appeared. "Here, keeps you from having to make breakfast." She smiled at me, I gave her a thumbs up.
I gently picked up Lilia and sat her down. "Bye Artemis I think today is our last day on the quest."
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"Stupid Nereus always giving cruddy information." Pyr jabbered on, I swear he hasn't let it go.
"Pyr chill bro, I know what he meant by follow the light." Pyr looked at me with a smile, while Thalia shook her head. "See the rays of light that reflected onto the ocean floor?" He nodded, "It's a path, brings a whole new meaning to walking on sunshine." Thalia burst out laughing while Pyr shook his head.
Percy that is the lamest joke you have ever made, dear brother'o'mine." I smacked my forehead repeatedly, "It was meant to be lame you goof!"
Soon our pathway was halted by a large bone yard, not just the bone yard was large, so were the bones in it. The path stopped in a clear in the bone yard.
'Son of Poseidon?' A voice rang out in my head, 'Blessed one's swell? Odd day indeed.' It continued out stepped something that I thought was just plain cool! A beast that stood seven feet tall, just its body. It had four legs with clawed feet. A five foot lone tail, a foot from the end had fins attached to it. The coolest part was, it's covered in scales, four three foot long necks, heads were that of a horse. Running down its neck were manes of water.
"Whoa..." I was enchanted by the beast, who wouldn't be. "You're... so freaking cool!" Pyr looked at me as if I were crazy but Thalia smiled, knowing I always had a thing for horses. The horse thing chuckled. "Do you have a name?" It's head reared back a little in shock I would ask. 'Zephos. May I ask what you're doing in this bone yard?'
"Oh were looking for a ca-" Zephos cut me off. 'Cave of Pontus..' My eyes widened a little, "How did you know that?" Zephos chuckled, 'Why do you think this place is a bone yard. Defeat me and you shall gain access to the cave.' I looked at the horse dragon. 'What say you? Are you up to the challenge?' I shook my head, "I can't kill you. Not in the literary sense, I am pretty sure I could. But I can't bring myself to do it."
"So what do we do Percy? I don't want to kill him either but are we just supposed to give up?" Thalia butted in, 'Very good, you have passed. You may enter, if I was to die who would open the cave for you anyway?' Zephos shrunk and glided over to my head. Curling up he flicked his tail towards the ground, some unknown force cratered the ocean floor. Once the dust cleared and Pyr finished his fake coughing, there was a passage way lit with bluish green light.
The passage way continued for a few paces, there was an opening. In it was a throne made out of some kind of metal, on it was a dark blue orb. 'Strike it with your sword son of Poseidon.' I uncapped riptide, "My name is Perseus by the way, Percy for short." I heard Zephos chuckling. I struck the sphere of light, it rushed to it and engulfed the blade. The metal now had a swirl of blue and green.
'Whoever holds this sword shall have the blessing of Pontus.' I grumbled some inaudible words. "Yay! I can now go back to the hunt!" I prayed to Chaos for a port to Artemis' camp. Of course Chaos being the jokester he is teleported us to the dining hall on the table. "Dad..." Pyr growled. I hopped off the table and looked around.
I could focus in on the water in the air, the clouds. I stretched out my senses until I got interrupted, "Perseus, where did you get all these new abilities from? What the hades is on your head?"
'Moon goddess...' Zephos started "It talks!?" All the hunter looked at Artemis as if she has gone crazy. "All right Perseus, explain where you got all the new power from." She sounds mad. So me and Pyr explained the quest, Pyr complained how it's 'completely unfair I got two upgrades in one month.'
During this we found out that Zephos is a child of Thalassa and Ladon, and how you can use your domains with another being to create a child. "Okay so you're telling me we have a huge power spike now because you gained the blessing of Pontus?" Artemis looks like she is about to explode with all the new information.
'We?' "We?" The hunters and Zephos blurted. "Ah yes Perseus and I's domains are what would you say... compatible with each other? I don't really know but they're in sync with each other. We both gain power if other does, but last night, Percy my sister tricked us." I raised my eyebrows at her.
"What we did-" she was cut off, "What did you do?" Thalia asked with a smirk that said it all. "Thalia.. seriously you would ask that?" She just nodded her head at my question. "Anyway when she had us summon out powers, we gained the others domains."
"Me... You... WHAT?" She sighed and my simplicity, "Our power signatures are bound to each other." Thalia laughed like crazy, "Oh my god's you two make it sound like marriage or something."
'Hush child, this is more serious than you know. If Perseus was to try and access all of his potential power, he could be burned to ashes.' Zephos hopped off the table his movements were blurry, he said it's because he is a water creature, I doubt that.
"So milady, is there going to be something between you two now?" May smirked, I then remembered last night when she showed up. Artemis and I were holding hands...
We looked at each other, "Time will tell." Was the only thing Artemis said. I shrugged, "For now I guess I'm powerless. We should contact Athena tonight. Pyr…" I turned to him, Well where he was. I scratched the back of my head, he is probably with… Athena. Easy peasy.
"We need to go to Pyr's tent." Me and Artemis started walking, with Zephos following behind. I opened Pyr's door to find, Athena on top of Pyr in a makeout session. I cleared my throat, Pyr groaned.
"Yes?" Athena turned around to us, "Well we need to talk to you about what you did." She gave a sheepish smile, I groaned knowing she did it on purpose. "And Pyr you need to let your dad know we're done you goob." Groaning he vanished out of thin air, leaving the smell of smoldering lava. Athena smiled and sat Indian style on the bed while putting her hair up.
"What do you need to know?" She leaned on her hand. "You realize when you did that, I am put into danger? My power has grown even more…" Her eyes glazed over as she got a shocked looked on her face. "How did it grow that fast. You're domain power is taking up close to seventy percent." I face palmed at her, I pulled out riptide and handed it to her. "I stuck Pontus' residual power orb. Riptide absorbed it, so whoever hold the sword has Pontus' blessing."
"Well this is certainly unexpected, But it's trivial. You just wait until the new power you obtained falls into sync again and you won't have any problems." She smiled, until Zephos corrected her.
'Wrong, Athena. He is only half divine, if he was a god then yes what you said will work. But it doesn't work that way. He could burn up if he draws too much of his power.' Athena screeched, while I chuckled. Artemis laughed at her sister.
A/N: Cliffy; Gotta wait to find out what's going to happen to Percy. I know this is completely overdue, I got these ideas for a new fanfic, the just wouldn't leave my head. So yeah here you go enjoy, I know it's relatively shorter than my other updates but eh.
The book it's an AU, ending at the titan war, while Luke will live something crazy happens. Kronos takes a ghostly form for just enough time to tell Percy, that he is his son and that he has something waiting for him when he gets to his cabin at camp. Drop PM and let me know what you think about this idea. I am going to post it once I am done with the second chapter.