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POV: Percy
I stretched lazily and was now aware of the bruise that I had gotten from my previous sparring match with Odysseus. I was still in a trance like state until Theseus snuck up behind me and grabbed my arm. I nearly jumped out of my skin, but realised that I couldn't be harmed. I was dead after all.
"Don't do that!" I complained, while slapping his hand away.
"Whatever, you want, little brother." He teased me. It worked and I needed to close my eyes and count to ten before I opened them and faced him. I walked past him and pushed his pressure point. He crumpled and I snickered but still continued, towards the kitchen.
Now this might sound weird but I don't need to eat... but I want to. I miss the different flavours from the different foods. Strange it has only been less than a day and I miss it already.
Perseus, Orion, Odysseus, and Hercules came strutting in.
"Come on! What is with you people? Coming into my house uninvited?" I exclaimed. Seriously I was ticked off now. "You can't just come in!"
"Um, yes we can so suck it up." Hercules snapped
"Can't you guys knock?"I asked in disbelief, surely it wasn't that hard to knock before one came in.
"No, so suck it up."Perseus joined in. There was no point in fighting and I knew it. But it didn't mean I had to like it.
I was very mature and stuck my tongue out which caused them to burst out laughing but stopped when I use the particles in the air to make it dry and hot. They all gasped for moist air and ran out. Sure we couldn`t die from lack of air but the lack of moisture in the air can get very uncomfortable.
"And stay out!" I slammed the door in their faces smirking at their surprised/outraged expressions. I went outside later to train and Theseus and the gang were waiting, after beating them five versus one, I yawned and left the arena. I took a dive into the water surrounding the island and traveled around.
And so it continued like this every day.
Five years later
POV: Zeus
I would never admit this but I missed Percy. Life had become so hard ever since he died. Every day monsters would attack the camp borders and every day they got closer to camp. Even the gods didn't know what to do. But my brother, annoying brother, Hades wouldn't yield when I tried to convince him to bring back my sons and Percy. I knew Hades would listen to Poseidon but he didn't come anymore... he was too busy crying. My poor dear brother... it was sad to see him like this but I knew it could be fixed... I just needed him to convince Hades.
I walked towards the beach. I shivered even though I knew I couldn't drown I didn't like going in the water any more than necessary. Poseidon was on his throne, bawling his eyes out. I have never seen him like this... not even when his precious trident was almost destroyed. Not when Triton was kidnapped or even when Oceanus didn't let him marry Amphitrite. To say he was sad as a huge understatement. Here he was the god I was afraid of most of the time, crying like a little child and the worst thing I actually felt bad. Before I would have paid to see him cry but now I would pay almost anything to see him stop crying.
"Poseidon, you are needed at the solstice. But I need to tell you something." Poseidon looked up, his eyes still in tears.
"What?"He sniffed
"I need you help... I am going to try to convince Hades to resurrect Percy, and I would appreciate your help." I whispered. Poseidon jumped up and nearly hit my head, I was standing over him.
"Geez, watch it." I grumbled
"Sorry, but let's get going!" he shouted.
"I should have known." I mumbled flashing out. I flashed into Olympus. Poseidon followed after a second and then we returned to our respective seats. Hermes was getting Hades so we need to wait for them. Not anymore, Hades appeared suspicious but rather happy.
"Meeting has started "Thunder flashed in the background. "Most important thing first" I began but I was cut off by Apollo.
"Eight Heroes will come back
One will awake the beast and tame it
Seven of them will answer the call
One will betray the rest
The rest will be rewarded beyond anything else
They will save their parents
But will be betrayed by love
To save them, they must travel to the land of the dead
When they return they will find peace
One will leave and come back" Apollo fainted and was carried to his throne again. He awoke to find us all looking over him. "What the?" he screamed and head butted us when he got up.
"Ow" all of the gods complained and they returned to their seats.
"So I guess this means Hades you need to revive some demi-gods for us." I smirked, now thankful for the prophesy. I guess this means I don't need to fight with my older brother.
"No, I am not doing this. Do you know how peaceful Percy is now? I am not going to ruin it for him. He deserves a peaceful life now. Leave him alone." Hades snarled, his good mood suddenly not so good.
"Hades, you are going to bring them back!" I yelled and many of the Olympians nodded, except for Dionysus. I shouldn't be surprised he doesn't care about much.
"Fine, but you need to see and talk with him about this first." And he showed us an image of Percy and some others.
Percy was training and laughing with Odysseus, Perseus, and Hercules. I saw Theseus and Orion off to the side and it was obvious they were the first ones out, of the game. Hercules was next to go down. They all were teaming up on Percy, but he wasn't losing at all. Percy slashed and parried but the others could never touch him. Odysseus was next to go and Perseus followed soon after. I was conscious of my mouth wide open as Percy just beat the greatest demi-gods in history. He was laughing while doing that as well, he had hardly broken a sweat; while the others were drenched head to toe. I heard Poseidon chuckle and Percy turned towards us as he realised we were watching.
"What do you want?" He growled. His face was absolutely outraged, Poseidon flinched backwards, Hercules and Perseus held him back.
"Percy, you must come back. There has been a new prophesy and you will need to lead a quest." I stated, getting to the point quickly.
"Let me think about this... NO!" he snapped and turned around. "Not especially after I met my brothers and cousins." He added
"Did I forget to mention they need to be revived as well?" I questioned and his eyebrows rose.
"Yes, you did, just now. But the answer is still no."
"Percy, we all need to have a say in this." Perseus said softly, trying to calm Percy down.
"Alright then, we will cast a vote." Percy mentioned to, what I thought was, his house.
They were there for almost five minutes and I heard various voices being raised but in the end Percy and Hercules came out, while the others stayed inside.
"We will accept but we all have a condition you need to fulfill." He growled, and stared at us as if daring us to object.
"Very well what are your conditions?" I asked
"We must have the help of one god of our choice; this will not break the ancient law. You must also bring back, Luke son of Hermes. We will be blessed with the powers of a god of our choice. We will each receive a patron, as well." He declared and looked at me expectantly. I growled under my breath before nodding my head.
"Fine, I Zeus king of the gods agree to Percy's terms, I swear it on the Styx." Thunder boomed over head "Now bring the others."
"Fine, you big baby" He yelled and disappeared. Apollo and Hermes were laughing their heads off, as usual. I gave them a stare down, lighting was flashing and thunder was booming they soon stopped. Percy reappeared with Luke, by his side. Hades chanted in the ancient language and Percy and his friends disappeared and reappeared in front of us.
"Percy!" Poseidon boomed and reached down to hug his favourite son.
"Dad, don't" Percy pushed Poseidon away and a tear rolled down Poseidon's face. Percy laughed and pounded his father on the back. "Just kidding, Dad, it is so great to see you" and Percy pulled Poseidon into what looked like a bone crushing hug. "Ouch, dad, a little less tight please." He squeaked as Poseidon returned the hug.
Poseidon chuckled and released Percy. Percy backed away from his father rather warily and Poseidon frowned and returned to his seat on the counsel.
"May I hear the prophesy?" He asked
"Eight Heroes will come back
One will awake the beast and tame it
Seven of them will answer the call
One will betray the rest
The rest will be rewarded beyond anything else
They will save their parents
But some will be betrayed by love
To save them, they must travel to the land of the dead
When they return they will find peace
One will leave and come back" Apollo repeated, the prophesy.
"How do you know this refers to me?" He glared us down
"Well, we don't but we wanted someone we knew would get the job done." I said, my tone a tad higher because of my fear. Yes, I know I Zeus, King of the gods, is scared of Percy Jackson. I mean he did beat my father, when he was a demi-god.
Percy's glare softened and he looked back at his brothers and cousins. They gave him a very tight nod and he looked back at me, his eyes seemed to say go on. I chanted in the ancient language and made all of them immortal.
Percy walked out as soon as the process was done quickly followed by some of his brothers and cousins.
"I will fight but for my brothers and only my brothers." He stated before leaving.
"I thought only Theseus and Orion where his brothers." I voiced aloud my confusion. Perseus gave me a stare but answered
"We consider ourselves brothers all of us. We train, live, hang together. We together are known in Esylum, as Brothers of Olympus.
With that said the rest of them left.