Ahlan Wa Sahlan Ya Habibi. I rewrote the chapter that was showing codes. Hope you will enjoy. This Chapter is better. I promise.
Percy's POV
"Welcome my daughter and Perseus", Zeus seemed to be in good mood. Percy bowed to Zeus and looked around the throne room. He wasn't called as the Son of Poseidon anymore because now he was honored as a god. "Be seated", Zeus ordered. Percy headed to his father side and a throne appeared for him beside Poseidon's seat. Percy sat on the chair and ran his hand through his hair.
Artemis nodded at him. "Father I have already discussed the matter with Percy."
Zeus looked at Percy. "What have you decided about our decision Percy?" Poseidon interrupted. "Its not a decision, more like a request Percy. You can reject it if you will. No one ca question. Your life your decision."
Percy kept silent for a minute. "I want to go Dad. Its been five years away from camp. During these years with Lady Artemis and the hunt I have spent enough time thinking on this matter because I knew that I can't always run from my past, my identity. I knew that moment like this will come in my life any day. I have made my choice. I will not run from my past anymore, I will embrace it. I have been away for too long. Its time for me to go home."
Poseidon nodded. 'Its your life Percy. Do whatever you want to do."
"Perseus we need to discuss something else before you leave." Athena said grimly.
"I am listening". Percy replied.
"Its about my daughter Perseus. I know that she cheated on you and broke your heart"... "Stay out of this. It is none of your concern Lady!" Percy interrupted her harshly. Athena sat back on her seat and for some reason her eyes were watery.
"Oh Percy you don't know what she is talking about". Aphrodite spoke. "A month after you left with the hunt Annabeth came to Olympus begging us to end her life. Being immortal she couldn't kill herself. She said that she didn't want to live anymore. She regrets breaking up with Percy and is ashamed. I see her everyday, her heart is filled with only one thing, Regret! Show mercy on her, Please."
Percy couldn't believe what he was hearing. "Annabeth still loved him? She regrets what she did that much that she seeks death? She neglected her pride for him? Percy knew that overcoming someone's fatal flaw is not something that everyone can do. Even Percy couldn't do it. He would sacrifice his life for someone he once loved, no matter if they are not in good terms.
He would've broken down infront of everyone if not for meditation and practice to calm his nerves. Her tried to control his emotions. His face expressions did not change, not even once. At last he spoke. "I shall do what is necessary. No one can force me to do anything now." Percy looked at Athena dead in the eye. "No one". For the first time the goddess of wisdom felt nervous in Percy's gaze and hesitated. "I hope you will choose wise", she said.
"is there is anything else?" Perct asked. "Can I leave now?"
"Yes indeed". Zeus replied. "We have told you all you need to know. We will summor you for meeting later. Leave now". Percy bowed to Zeus and Poseidon and turned to leave but his eyes set on Aphrodite and clenched his jaws. Aphrodite yelped to see Percy balling his fists. Years ago when Percy was on a quest to save Annabeth, Aphrodite had promised Percy that she will make his love life tragic and interesting. At that time Perct didn't really know waht she was talking about. Then Zoe and Thalia warned him to stay away from her because she had ruined many heroes' lives. Later Percy felt in love with Annabeth and Aphrodite kept her promise and poor Percy couldn't have a happy ending. Annabeth ditched him for a new camper and soon realized her mistake. Why is that girls always think that they can always return to their dumped boyfriends? Don't men have heart? They do. Percy did. His heart was pure.
"Is there something wrong?" Zeus asked yet his tone was slightly soft. By looking at the olympians it seemed clear that now they not just respected him as a new olympian but they also feared him to some extent. No one knew how powerful god he was and nobody was keen to know neither. "Its fine." Percy said slowly. "I should go".
Percy teleported outside the camp border and conch horns blew, notifying the campers about the arrival of a camper. The camp hadn't heard from Percy in 5 years. He wanted to surprise his old mentor so he headed to the Big House. Turned out Chiron and Mr.D already knew about his arrival. When the opened the door he was greeted with warm smile from Chiron. "Hi Chiron", Percy smiled at him. Chiron smiled back. "My favourite demigod. Welcome back to the camp. Cone sit." Percy sat and Mr.D shook his hand. The last part was weird tho. "As much as I hate the Formalities Percy Jackson", Mr.D said "But I have to say it anyway, Welcome to Camp, we hope you would like your new job and as the new Camp Director you have authority equivalent to Chiron and me... bla bla bla. U get the point." He waved his hand and a glass of wine appeared on the table.
Chiron sighed "Mr.D you know that he is too young to drink and besides, Zeus has forbidden you to give wine to the campers".
Mr.D smiled. "Thats the point you are missing my dear Centaur. He is an olympian now for god sake. He can turn himself into a 50 year old man so why not drink in his boy form? And technically he is not a camper, so he can drink."
Percy took the glass. "Usually I would prefer blue coke but a glass of wine won't kill". Mr.D raised and eyebrow at Chiron "See?" Chiron shrugged.
Percy took a sip and decided that it wasn't the taste he was expecting, he guessed that it would be more like addictive type not like a dragon piss. He didn't want to ruin the mood so drank it without complaining.
"Glad you came Percy. We were counting on you". Chiron said.
Percy put the glass on the table and smiled at Chiron. "You can always count on me Chiron."
Chiron smiled sadly. "After you left problems rose at camp on daily basis. It became difficult to mantain orders. We didn't want outsiders to involve not even Camp Jupiter. We can't go around begging people to solve our problems. Thats why I asked the council of gods to talk to you about the matter."
Percy sat forward on his chair. "Anything for the camp Chiron. But what kind of problems are we talking about?"
"Those brats need to learn some manners", Said Mr.D.
"What?" Percy asked.
"After the war the camp started getting new recruits. Mostly Half-Bloods and some descendants of the demigods. Some of them were even rejected by the Camp Jupiter because of discipline backgrounds but we had to take them in. We built 30 more cabins for them to live in." Chiron explained.
"How many campers do we have now?" Percy asked.
"Roughly 700". Mr.D said.
"What? Thats huge number. I mean wow. We never had that many campers. Thats a good news. Wait why aren't you guys happy? You should be happy right?"
Chiron shook his head. "Percy the new campers... they don't follow orders like the old ones. They break the rules and refuse to accept it. We have already tried all we can to stop this but we failed. They have created a mess of our Camp."
Percy knit his eyebrows. "Didn't you punish them or something?"
"We did. But it doesn't work that way. Punishing one causes uproar and protests from the others. The new recruits have elected their own leaders, they don't follow the camp rules and regulations. They are rebels. they want the camp for themselves. If not stopped, they will create serious problmes." Chiron replied.
"You should've banished their leaders", Percy offered.
"It doesn't work that way Percy. Diamond breaks another diamond. We need someone of their calibre". Chiron said.
"A higher calibre actually. We need you Perseus to control them". Mr.D said.
Percy frowned. "But why me? I mean I will happily do it but others can do it easily. I am not good with lead you know".
Chiron shook his head. "You are the savior of Olympus Percy. believe it or not but you are their hero. They will answer your call and follow your lead."
Percy straightened in determination. "I will give them what they are asking for. We will do this my way. Just give me full permission to take all sort of measures necessary to enforce order in camp. I won't let you down."
Mr.D put down his magazine. "That is why we have decided that Chiron will take care of the camp activities like old times, you just have to teach them sword fight and teach them some manners, kick some butts if you have to You have the full authority and don't worry about the monthly reports for Olympus, we will cover that".
"Thats all I need", Percy said with a smile.
Conch horns blew and Chiron turned into Centaur form. "Lunch time. Its now the time that we introduce the new Camp Director and sword master to the campers".
"Ignorant Campers", Mr.D corrected. together they headed to the dining Pavilion.
Mr.D sat on the main table as Chiron and Percy headed to the centre. The camper pointed at Percy and whispered to each other. Percy saw some of the old campers among the crowd of new faces. Percy caught a glimpse of Annabeth sitting on the Athena cabin. Her head was hung low. He couldn't see her face but she looked pale and weak. They waved at him and he nodded at them.
"Heroes!" Chiron announced, "Say hi to your new Sword Master, Camp Director, the 15th Olympian and the savior of Olympus twice! Percy Perseus Jackson". New campers gasped at the titles and honors of Percy while the old campers cheered his name loud. A figure stood from a table and Percy didn't need to look at her to see how she was.
"P-Percy?" She asked in disbelief.
Before Percy could turn around and open his mouth to say something, he noticed and projectile coming towards him. 'An Apple. 4 inch Diameter. Approaching with speed of 112 km/hr' Damn the guardian sense he thought. Percy turned sideways in incredible speed and caught the apple before it could fly cross him and threw it the the person who threw it. The apple hit him on his forehead and he collapsed like a rag doll.
"Hey!" A boy stood up in rage Probably he was't expecting this. "Why did you hit Gale? You didn't see him throw that apple did you?"
Percy smiled. "Oh I did see him throw it dummy." Some campers snickered and the boy turned pink. "Shut the hell up and eat your food. You don't want to be the next do you?"
"Who do you think you are? You cannot threaten me you lit.." Percy rushed forward and twisted his wrist. He screamed in pain and Percy smirked. "finish the sentence and I will break it" He was too busy wincing so another boy stood up. "You can't assault the campers like that. Thats not right. We won't accept you as the camp director".
Percy let go of the boy's wrist and pushed him on the seat. He fell and cried in pain. The campers looked at him nervously as he approached the boy. "Whats your name?" Percy asked. "Its Erik. Now you cannot.." Percy put a finger to his lips. "Shhh. Now let me talk Erik. And please don't interrupt Okay? I don't like those who interrupt me when I am talking". Percy turned to the campers and raised his voice. "I have been in this camp since I was 12. I went away for a few years and when I come back I see new Hald-bloods creating trouble in the camp. It is my home and I won't let these troublemakers destroy my home, breaking rules and disrespecting senior campers.
They boy named Erik spoke again. "But that doesn't mean.." Percy turned around and slapped him so hard that he fell on the floor and passed out. "I said don't interrupt me", Percy screamed at him. Campers gasped and the whispers died. For once no one spoke. the only noice was Percy's footsteps as he marched on the pavilion. "As I was saying, I am here to restore order in the camp. I will take serious measures for the sake of camp. Cooperate with me and we will get along well, Or else", Percy looked at the two passed out campers. "you get the point. Now who is the guy who was the guy who put bees in Travis' sleeping bag? I heard he was in infirmary for two weeks." No once moved an inch. Percy cracked his knuckles.. "No one? Okay we will do in the other way." He pointed at another camper. "You seemed nervous boy. Why don't you come here and tell me whats wrong?" The boy shook his head. He was visibly shivering. "I- I know who did it but he will kick my butt if I told you".
Percy smirked. "Well thats the point boy. You don't tell me and I will kick you butt and trust me I will do it the hard way." The boy considered it and looked among the crowd. "Dontt worry," Percy said. "He will not hurt you, I give you my word".
The boy nodded and pointed at a guy. "is this they guy?" Perct asked and the boy nodded.
"Come here" Percy said calmly". He boy advanced nervously. His hands were shaking. "Percy!" Travis burst into the pavilion. "Please don't beat him. I don't want to keep grudges, I forgave him so end this now".
Percy tapped Travis shoulder. "Nice to see you again Travis." He turned to the guy again. "Two months of dish washing! And apologise to Travis". The boy nodded furiously and said Sorry to Traivs. "Its Okay" replied Percy.
Percy walked casually to the main table "Now ladies and gentlemen, enjoy your lunch".
"That was", Chiron said "Violent".
Percy smiled sadly. "Not that I like it, But its the only way. I know how to deal with them".
Mr.D smiled, "I approve."
Chiron shrugged, "Do what you must Percy. No one will question your authority. I want the camp to be like it used to be 5 years ago. tomorrow after breakfast take them to the arena and teach them swor fight. Clarisse will assist you."
"Sure" Percy replied and dumped some food into the fire brazier and whispered. "To Poseidon". He came back and was about to sit on his chair when sweet aroma of chocolate chip cookies filled the air. Percy looked around to find the source and saw a little cute girl standing near the fire. She had a plate full of cookies. She was looking at Percy with amusement. Percy smiled at her nad mouthed thank you. She grinned like crazy and ran to the Athena table. Percy watched her as she slipped on the table besides Annabeth and Annabeth tucked her hair behind her ear. She whispered something into Annabeth's air and Annabeth smiled. Percy froze. Because of his super sharp Guardian senses he heard what the little girl had said to Annabeth. "He looks exactly like you described him. He might still like you." Annabeth looked at Percy and their eyes met. For a moment Percy forgot to withdraw, maybe he drowned into the stormy grey eyes again. But he regained his composure and looked away.
From the corner of his eyes he saw her shake her head in despair. Percy looked down at his lap and thought.
"What happened to us?"