Percy POV
After that day I changed into a full wolf everything got easier. There was no more pain while changing and I could access most of my abilities while in my wolf form. Obviously I couldn't speak while being a wolf but I could mentally talk to others. No one knew why when I turned into a wolf that my eyes turned silver but I knew three women who would have answers.
It's been at least 2-3 weeks since that day in the throne room and no one tells me anything. I rarely see Annabeth besides when we have to sleep. I've been having trouble sleeping but occasionally we sleep separate from each other and most of the times I'm not plagued with nightmares. Annabeth hasn't talked to me since before the meeting and no one still told me her gift.
I was getting so frustrated with my thoughts that the pool's calm waters were turning into a raging storm. My eyes started to flash silver mixed with the power of the other Gods. I was so deep in thought that I failed to notice Annabeth and Talia's appearance.
I felt a warm hand wrap around my own and I turned to look at her. Annabeth. I stared into her stormy grey eyes but there was something off about them, something was missing. She turned away from me and gestured for me to follow her and so I did as she led me to the outside table where I finally noticed Talia.
"Why are you two here?" I asked with concern in my voice.
Talia spoke first, "I am here to just tell you that we leave in three days to Beacon Hills. Since you learned the basics of your skills and it seems the enemy has been gaining some good ground we might have to leave sooner than we previously expected."
"Ok is there anything else?" I asked.
"No. I will be taking my leave but don't forget to be ready." She turned from me to Annabeth. "Bye Annabeth. I wish you the best of luck."
"Bye Talia and thank you for listening to my problems," She said.
Problems, what problems? Talia turned to leave but reminded me again to be ready or else there would be consequences. We watched as she made her way towards the door before disappearing into the palace. I turned to look at Annabeth but she was staring at the water. Her eyes seemed to sparkle as she thought about who knows what. Her golden princess curls seemed to hang down partially blocking bits of her face and she glowed in the sunlight.
"Annabeth?" I asked.
"Mhmm," she hummed in response.
"Do you mind if I ask you a few questions?"
Her head turned to me as if she was hesitant on the questions but eventually reluctance shown through.
"What was your gift from the gods?" Snap. Her bright grey eyes dulled instantaneously and she got a far away look in her eyes.
"Percy, I don't want you to be mad. Please just promise you won't hate me," She pleaded.
"I could never hate you," I whispered into her ear. She moved from her spot to sit on my lap and she cuddled her face into my neck. It felt like a while we were sitting in that position when she broke the silence.
"I accepted godhood," She whispered. My body stiffened and I didn't know what to say to her.
She continued, "Sitting in your lap right now is the new major Goddess of Emotions and Life and a minor Goddess of Knowledge, Architecture and the Sea. I was going to tell you earlier but we never saw each other that often and I wasn't sure how you were going to take it but we can still be together someday because you're immortal and the fates said you'll be a god one day. I hope you're not mad at me."
I couldn't see her face because she had it snuggled into my chest. It was when I felt my shirt start to dampen that I noticed that she had begun to cry a little. I tilted her chin up a little and caressed her cheeks with my thumbs wiping away her tears. She slowly opened her eyes waiting for my response so I did the only thing that felt natural to me and I kissed her. I gave her a soft, gentle and short kissed but it served its purpose by calming her down.
"I'm not mad. I was just... a little surprised," I said.
"You know we have to leave soon."
I gave her a confused look, "For what?"
She stared at me, "We have to go to the camp opening ceremony and perform the spell for the magic boundary. Did no one tell you this?"
"I didn't know, dammit, no one tells me anything around here!" I explained exasperated.
"Well get ready because you have about an hour or so," she gave me a quick kiss on the cheek before skipping out the door.
*An hour later*
I was outside of Annabeth's room waiting for her. Geez girls take long to get ready. I knocked again on the door.
"Come on Annabeth we're going be late!" I yelled.
"I'm almost done! Did you put on the clothes I left out for you?" She called through the door.
"Yes now can you hurry?" I responded. The door opened and out stepped Annabeth. She was wearing a pure white dress, which fit her frame excellently; a high low dress with the tip of the back lightly brushing over the grounds. She wore little makeup and a simple golden tiara embedded with sparkling diamonds laid upon her head. On each hand she had a ring constantly switching to a color that represented her domains.
"Wow," I said.
"Wow yourself," She said. I was wearing a black tux with a sea green tie. My hair was its usual untamed mess and I had on my watch that transformed into a shield. I also had a golden ring on my hand, which turned into riptide; after the awards ceremony I achieved the ability to change riptide's form and made it into a ring so that it was easier access. I didn't really look that different besides the suit and tie.
"Come on let's go," I said as I hooked our arms together and we walked down palace halls.
We made our way down the roads of Olympus occasionally waving to gods and goddesses. We seen the muses as they sat by a fountain singing a sweet slow song. It was a peaceful walk before such a big ceremony.
"It is time." I heard Hestia whisper through thought.
"Are you ready?" I asked.
"Mhmm." She responded.
We slowly started to glow which caught the eyes of all who walked on the streets. A white flame flicked its way up from our feet slowly wrapping its way up and around our bodies until we slowly disappeared.
-The Veil-
3rd Person
The Three Fates watched as their mother's creations walked the earth freely. They had no control over the fates of Annabeth Chase and Perseus Jackson because their string was weaved long ago by Anake, their mother and the personification of fate itself. They sat around a small fire staring into the flames watching as Percy Jackson grew stronger and stronger.
They wouldn't admit it but they were powerless to stop him and they could only hope he would still follow the plan their mother created. His journey was far from over; he defeated Kronos, forced Gaia into sleep, escaped Tartarus but he still had a long way to go. Annabeth was already as powerful as them yet she didn't know it.
-Hawaiʻi-
3rd Person
The two immortals reappeared at the edge of where the new camp was to be. The new camp was to be placed in Hawai'i to establish the expansion of their power. They would be extending their power to the west into the Pacific. They had come to an agreement with the Polynesian gods that they would receive recognition and that their kids would be welcomed into the camps. The Hawaiian demigods were powerful as were their gods. The Greeks only had a limited amount of power within the Pacific Ocean.
Annabeth could feel the strong connection to the earth and the life in this new camp. Percy could feel the connection to the sea. The camp was on one of the Northwestern Islands of the Hawaiian Archipelago, Lisianski Island. It was 384.425 acres with no man made buildings; it was the perfect place to make a new camp.
Annabeth and Percy had picked it because it was a place where demigods could practice their powers and not attract the attention of mortals. Also, it wouldn't have as many monster attacks since it was in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Many of the gods were here for the construction of the new camp and to ensure that it was safe for their children.
"Let us begin," spoke Zeus.
Gods and Goddesses alike shot their power into a piece of land constructing their cabins. Annabeth shot a white light to the West of the Camp and from the ground sprung trees surrounding a small mountain. Two of the Hawaiian Goddesses, Pele and Poliʻahu, stepped forth. Pele shot a red beam into the mountain and Poliʻahu shot a white beam to the top. The two beams collided with the mountain creating a volcano on one side and snow on the other. Cabins rose from the ground around the camp. Ku, Hawaiian God of War, and Ares resurrected an Arena and Lono added tools from the Makahiki Games. Kanaloa and Poseidon worked together as rulers of the seas to create defenses for the camp and many water sports.
Percy walked through the camp to the center and saw Hestia. He grabbed Hestia's hand and raised his right as Hestia raised her left. Two beams of energy shot forth as an amphitheater rose from the floor. Percy let go of Hestia's hand and walked in. He stood a little away from the center of the camp and shot a light creating a small pit in the center of the amphitheater. At the bottom of the pit a small flame flickered to life in a white flame. It quickly sprung to life and reached a 20-foot height changing colors. Hestia placed her hands on the fire and it gradually decreased to a 5-foot flame.
After everything was completed the gods gathered into the amphitheater sitting where their future kids would sit. Percy stood in the middle with Annabeth on one side and Hecate on the other.
"Now to finish this camp we must enact a border. Hecate will put up a border that should keep others off of the island and monsters from entering. It will be a similar border to that of Camp Halfblood and we will need the power of every God and Goddess to ensure the safety of our kids. Today is the day we join our two communities and start an international pantheon." Percy spoke.
At the end of Percy's speech Hecate started to speak, "Εγώ, η Εκάτη, η ελληνική θεά της Μαγείας, θεσπίζουν τα σύνορα με τη δύναμη των Ολύμπιων θεών και της Χαβάης. Αυτό είναι ένα σύμβολο της ενότητας και η προστασία των παιδιών μας. Δεν θνητός ή αθάνατος δεν θα επιτρέπεται με την πρόθεση της βλάβης. Όλα τα παιδιά από κάθε Θεός ή Θεά δεν θα επιτραπεί η είσοδος του ιερού. Όλες οι ξένοι θα πρέπει να κληθούν σε μια Διευθυντής στρατόπεδο. Ως υπογραφή της κατανόησής μας θα επενδύσει ένα κομμάτι της δύναμης μας. Η σύμβαση σφραγίζεται."
I, Hecate, Greek Goddess of Magic, enact this border with the power of the Olympian and Hawaiian Gods. This is a symbol of unity and the protection of our kids. No mortal or immortal shall be allowed in with the intent of harm. All children from any God or Goddess will be allowed into the sanctuary. All strangers will have to be invited in by a Camp Director. As a signature of our understanding we shall invest a bit of our power. The contract is sealed.
As Hecate finished her speech she turned to the fire and released a powerful blast striking its flame. Each God and Goddess then turned to the fire and shot his or her power into the flames. After the last God was done and the fire had consumed the power, Percy spoke.
"Με τις αρμοδιότητες που ανατίθενται σε αυτή την φλόγα διατάζω να επεκτείνουν και να κάνει το καθήκον σας για την προστασία των νέων που εισέρχονται και να δώσει καταφύγιο στα παιδιά του θεϊκού. Άνοδος και κάνετε το καθήκον σας!"
With the powers entrusted into this flame I command you to expand and fulfill your role to protect the young who enter and give sanctuary to the children of the divine. Rise and do your duty!
From the pit rose a pillar of fire at least 200 feet tall. From its tip it spread through out the air until it created a dome over the island and its surrounding waters. The dome was a mix of colors and made of pure flames. In front of the gods eyes the fire turned white before turning clear and vanishing from sight. They could still feel its presence but they could not see it anymore.
After the ceremony most of the gods disappeared back to where they lived. Some kids were brought in and it was mostly Hawaiian demigods that lived in the islands or a few of the demigods on the west coast. Some of the gods stayed and volunteered to help with the new campers. Annabeth and Percy spent the two days relaxing with each other until Percy had to leave for Beacon Hills and Annabeth had to leave for Atlantis.
There were a lot of kids that came to visit or help out because it was winter break and no one had school. It was the winter solstice not to long ago and Christmas in two days, the day before Percy leaves. Percy had gotten Annabeth a really special gift, a hairpin. This hairpin would change into an exact copy of the dagger given to her by Luke, which she lost in Tartarus.
Annabeth had gotten him a bow and arrow pendant that when pulled turns into a white and flawless Recurve Bow and when drawn an arrow appears. Since his archery had gotten better with the help of Artemis and Apollo.
-Christmas Day-
Percy POV
The Camp was decorated very nicely thanks to the magical powers of the gods. Jewels with non-extinguishable interior flames hung on a huge Christmas tree in the center of Camp courtesy of Hades, Hestia, and Demeter. The Northern gods had also created some snow for the campers and everything was cheerful. There was a blanket of peace as people exchanged gifts and a feast was prepared. The Christmas Feast was going to be held in recognition of my leaving on my quest and a new age for the Gods.
I had given Annabeth her dagger and to say she was happy was an understatement because she tears of joy. She gave me a beautiful white flawless bow that reloaded itself when the string was drawn back so it was amazing. Poseidon came by and gave me a trident like an actual miniature replica trident like his that could shoot energy and all. It was his Christmas gift to me and it transformed into another pendant to stick on my necklace.
I was having a good time talking to some of the gods and campers when Lady Bellona asked to talk to me. We moved to a less secluded area to talk.
"Percy, I heard that you were going to go on a quest to Beacon Hills and I would like for you to deliver something for me." She spoke.
"Sure, what am I delivering and to who?" I asked. She pulled out a gladius and transformed it into a ring.
"Its for my son who you may come to know on your mission. He is a legionnaire and has been for the past two years. You don't know him because he has often been in school during your time in Camp Jupiter or he has been dealing with the wolves in Beacon Hills. This gladius is infused with three different types of metals; regular, imperial gold, and silver. I chose this for the enemies he will have to face. He will have a hard time trusting you but if you show him your legion tattoos he will trust you more. He has heard of you, as you were a previous praetor so he should be able to recognize your name when you are being introduced. Do not be alarmed if he comes up to you but his name is Stiles Stilinski." She ended.
"Get the ring to him and then what?" I asked.
"He is close to the pack you will be aiding in Beacon Hills. He will get you into the right groups where you will be able to complete your mission and stay on the right path. After today we will have limited contact and the only contact you will have will most likely be either strong willed gods or very powerful ones because of the force trying to keep us out of Beacon Hills. Good luck young hero." She spoke before turning around and leaving.
Talia appeared from the crowd to speak with me. Her face was more relaxed but it didn't fool me.
"We leave tomorrow. I face my old life and you face a new one." She spoke.
"Yes, but we have one new adventure together." I responded.
"Enjoy yourself because tomorrow we have to be completely focused and your quest starts."
"You're just being troubled because you have to see your son, daughter, and brother again but you should try to relax while you can." I spoke.
"How can I relax when I can finally see my family!" She yelled. I turned to her and I could see that she had a smile on her face.
"Well we leave in the after noon so be ready by then." I said.
"You're one to talk, you're definitely not a morning person." She mumbled while walking away.
-Time Skip-
I woke up to the movements of someone squirming in my arms.
"Wake up Seaweed Brain."
"I don't want to."
"Come on and wake up."
"Ugh." I let her escape through my arms and watched as she made her way to the bathroom. She saw me watching and with a swift movement of her leg the door shut.
"That's not fair!"
"Life isn't fair!" She yelled through the door. "Get up your lazy ass befo-"
I sat up and listened, "You alright?"
I got up from the bed and walked towards the door, "Annabeth?"
I knocked. "Don't come in! I'm fine.. just fine."
She opened the door just a crack. "See I'm fine."
My senses flared to life. My nose sniffed the air coming out and it was different, more foul of sorts.
"Let me in."
"No. Its alr-" She rushed for the toilet. She emptied her stomach into the bowl. That's why it smelt off, she was throwing up.
"You're not fine, you're sick."
"No, it's fine just call Hera or Artemis or Hestia and I should be fine." She responded from where she was kneeling down.
I walked to her and moved some of the hair behind her head. She flicked her hand and it was in a ponytail.
"Can you please go get one of them? Please?" She asked still not facing me.
"Okay."
I walked out side of her cabin to go look for one of the goddesses mentioned. Annabeth has a cabin now that she is a goddess even though no kids will be staying there. I continued walking through camp until I seen Artemis.
"Artemis, umm, Annabeth wants you." I spoke. She was giving a glare for no reason.
"Maybe you should put on a shirt before exiting a cabin next time." She stated while walking past me. I looked down to find I was only in my sweats with my bare chest open for everyone to see.
"Sorry!" I called after her. She flicked her hand and a shirt hit me in my head. I opened it to find a black t-shirt with silver arrows being launched from figure sitting on a crescent moon. I pulled it on.
"Thanks!" I yelled.
"We leave in an hour so be ready." I jumped. I turned to the speaker already knowing it was Talia.
"You scared the shit out of me."
"Be more aware than."
-An hour later-
I was walking to the new Camp borders where we would catch a boat to Hawai'i and then a plane to the Beacon Hills. I was double checking I had everything with Annabeth reminding me what I needed to have.
"Ring from Bellona?"
"In my bag."
"Bow?"
"Pendant."
"Riptide."
"Ring form on my right hand."
"Plane Tickets?"
"In my bag.
"Trident?"
"On my left hand."
"Clothes?"
"Should be there already." I responded
"Ok then that should be everything." She said before looking up at me as we walked.
"Perfect. I even have some Ambrosia, Nectar, and Drachmas sent so that I can be ready." I said. We were reaching the docs and Poseidon, Lupa, Hestia, Talia, and Artemis was already there.
"Good luck on your mission and don't do anything stupid." She said.
"Sure thing." I responded.
Lupa and Talia were talking and Artemis was just listening nodding at certain times. Hestia and Poseidon walked up to me. Hestia pulled me into a hug.
"Now don't do anything that would put you into immediate danger. Everyone is working on trying to get new demigods to the camps and returnee's to Camp Half-blood and Camp Jupiter will be given the options of helping here." She spoke.
"And your Uncle would like you to try and keep our secret from everyone else." Spoke Poseidon.
"Yup." I spoke.
"And be careful which means Don't Die." He spoke again.
I looked at the both of them, "I'm not going to die."
"Yup or I'll go down to the Underworld and throw him in the fields of punishments." Spoke Annabeth.
"You're supposed to be on my side!"
"I'm only on my side Seaweed Brain."
Thundered rumbled through the sky.
"Zeus is calling. Be careful son." He spoke before disappearing.
"Beware the darkness." Spoke Hestia before disappearing as well.
I turned to Annabeth and kissed her before pulling away. "Good bye Wise Girl."
"Good Bye Seaweed Brain."
I then joined Talia on the boat before waving to Annabeth as we sailed away.
-Time Skip-
We had just landed in Beacon Hills. We exited the airport and I followed Talia as she headed into the outskirts of the Town towards the Forests. As we made our way into the forests Talia and I transformed into our wolf forms. We both had midnight black hair but I had a silver stripe representing that I held the sky. We ran until Talia stopped in front of a burnt down house and then she howled.
At first nothing happened until a man burst through the front door. He was a were-wolf with his claws extended and his red Alpha eyes glowing.
"Who are you?" He growled.
We transformed back into our human forms.
"Mom?" He asked.
"Hello Derek."