Camp Half-Blood, August 2006
"You are a threat to Olympus, that's why you will be eliminated" said Zeus, his voice booming along with lightning striking in the sky.
Percy Jackson woke up with cold sweat rushing down his body. He glanced around in a panic and found that he was in his room at the campsite.
KRIT
His head throbbed with pain from memories that came in suddenly.
The last thing he saw was Annabeth's satisfied smile when he was thrown by Zeus, Hera and Athena at Tartarus. He also saw his friends, more precisely his true friends such as Nico, Thalia and Jason and Leo paled and refused his punishment, even they fought Zeus who was the king of Olympus.
He growled angrily at the thought of Annabeth's bitch, the bitch told him that she only used him as a substitute for Luke who died because he was Poseidon's son and prince of the sea, this would make her avoid Poseidon's wrath and accept his protection.
He growled angrily at the complacent look of Ares, Athena, Zeus and Hera when he was punished; even his father Poseidon did not try to help him, unlike his friends. He feels betrayed, he is angry and disappointed, but he also feels stupid, he always acts like his father's pet dog, he even helps find Zeus's stupid bolt for his father, but betrayal is the reward for all his services.
He stared at his body, his body was thin and small, it had been a long time since he had this kind of thin and small body, his body might not be as muscular as a bodybuilder, but the training he did made his body fit, lean and muscular which was obviously not weak.
Percy glanced at the calendar displayed on the study desk in his cabin, showing June 5, 2006, the day after he was claimed by his father and he would be given a mission to retrieve the bolt of Zeus. No wonder he is so small, it turns out that he is 12 years old now, he doesn't know why he time traveled to this time, but because this is a rare luck he gets, he will take advantage of it happily, he will change things.
He immediately did push-ups and sit-ups to condition his body to its original state. Of course, there is not much that a thin 12-year-old can do, but at least he can try.
He exercised for several hours, he couldn't sleep after a long nightmare.
Grover moved uncomfortably when he felt extreme anger and hatred from Percy. He had never felt Percy had this kind of emotion before, perhaps his father's claim last night had too much effect on his best friend.
"Percy, Mr. D and Chiron want to talk to you," Grover said, trying to contain his friend's emotions, even though he felt uncomfortable.
"All right," Percy said.
"You have arrived... Don't think I'm going to bow to you just because you're that barnacle beard son," Dionysus said.
"Percy, how do you feel?" asked Chiron in his wise tone.
"Trembling and scared, if you hadn't killed the dog, I would have died by now," Percy said. Percy is not lying, for him even though his mind is more mature, his body is still young and has only had a long day yesterday.
"You will face worse things," Chiron said with sympathy, which made Dionysus snort.
Suddenly a flash flashed across the sky.
"Father called me, I hope I don't find you here or I'll turn you into a dolphin and send you to your father... And if you're smart, Perseus Jackson, you'll realise that being a dolphin is better than the other option" said Dionysus. He snapped his fingers, suddenly a card appeared and twisted, Dionysus disappeared with the smell of wine lingering in the air.
"Have a seat, Percy" said Chiron.
Chiron then explained to Percy about the theft of Zeus' bolts. About Zeus accusing Poseidon of stealing it and accusing him of helping Poseidon to steal the bolt.
"But Poseidon didn't do that, did he?" asked Percy annoyed. No matter how mature his thinking was, he still felt angry at being carelessly accused like that.
"Most observers agree that stealing is not Poseidon's style, but Poseidon did try to dethrone Zeus before... I'm sure this is about your number 35, Percy" Chiron said.
"It has to do with the golden net, right? But didn't many other gods help hold Zeus back? Moreover, isn't the reason they captured Zeus to make him a better king?" asked Percy.
"If you have a brother and your brother tries to dethrone you, wouldn't that make your tog twisted?" asked Grover, interrupting Percy.
"What a useless god of justice... He failed spectacularly as a king" said Percy scathingly which made Grover turn pale, especially when the thunderclouds roaring in the sky confined the campsite like a coffin. Thunder boomed as if to show the wrath of the Lord of Heaven.
"Paranoid, indeed" Chiron said calmly even as he looked at the sky cautiously.
"Tsk... Then why did you call me here, Chiron?" asked Percy.
"There is no other way to achieve peace than for the son of Poseidon to give the bolt to its owner... It is your mission to return the stolen bolt" said Chiron.
"Where am I supposed to look if the damn bolt isn't with me?" asked Percy not caring about the thunderclouds around him.
"You must accept the mission first and listen to the oracle, we will discuss the mission further assuming you are still sane" said Chiron which made Percy sigh heavily.
Percy then went to the mansion to meet the oracle who turned into a mummy due to Hades' curse.
I am the oracle of delphi, the oracle of Phoebus Apollo, the powerful slayer of pythons, approach the seeker and ask.
"What do I need to do to find that damn bolt?" asked Percy flatly.
The oracle opened its mouth.
The prince of the sea walks into the sunset without a companion.
In his hands the Prince and Princess of the Underworld are freed
A deal was made, the treacherous God was drowned
You will find the stolen and return it safely
The queen among men will be freed
In the end you will be betrayed by those you call friends
'Hmmm... That's new' Percy thought, though he thought it was only natural considering the person he was now was different from the person he was then. War changed him, betrayal changed him. He was going on this mission alone.
'Good' he whispered to himself. He didn't want to go on a mission with dirty, disgusting traitors.
He intends to deal with Luke the next summer, for the time being, he will first refrain from killing Luke. Maybe he could fucking Luke as hard as possible to give the Annabitch girl a deep despair.
'That's right, that's a great idea' Percy thought grinningly. He realizes that he is bisexual, he feels aroused by Luke when he first arrives at the camp, he is aroused by Apollo, the Stoll twins, Jason, Nico, even the troublemaker fairy Leo.
"How's Percy?" asked Chiron.
Percy immediately told Chiron the prophecy he got except for the part of the prince and princess of the underworld, he didn't think he needed to tell Chiron who would most likely tell the Olympus council so Nico and Bianca would die. He didn't want his two cousins to die, especially since Bianca had died before because of his mistake.
"I see... Usually missions are done by three people because the number three is a sacred number, but since the oracle said so, there is no other way but to let you do this mission by yourself" Chiron said.
"I actually don't want to let you do this mission, especially alone, even the previous demigods have gone through a lot of training before doing the mission, and even then they had teammates, and also Percy often times the Oracle's words have double meanings, don't think too much about it" Chiron continued wisely to which Percy nodded.
Chiron then gave Anaklumos to Percy who held his old sword with a familiar feeling. This sword is the sword he used during his struggle, the sword that contains all the memories including betrayal, this Riptide that was stabbed into his body by that Chase whore until it pierced his stomach. He honestly did not want to see Riptide again, but for now, he would be satisfied with it.
"This sword has a long history, use it well, it can't be lost and it can't hurt humans" Chiron said, misinterpreting Percy's gaze at Riptide as concern that it would be lost. He was known in school as a careless person who liked to lose things.
"Okay, where can I find that stupid bolt?" asked Percy with a smile.
"I have a suspicion, there is someone who is not happy with the division.
Then they were thrown away from the land of the living," said Chiron.
"Kronos" said Percy, instantly the environment in the mulatto camp became cold as if Kronos was trying to break into the camp.
Chiron froze feeling this.
'This is impossible, he shouldn't have this much strength after being cut into pieces, is he trying to get up?' Chiron thought, his brain racing. He knew that Percy had not mentioned Kronos on purpose, Percy was too naive and slow to be sneaky.
"No, Percy, Lord Hades is the only one capable of this" said Chiron.
'Although the cold proves that there is one more person who can pull off this heist' Chiron thought, he then shook his head, he hoped he was wrong, but he was most likely right.
"So I have to go to the underworld? Where exactly is the underworld?" asked Percy pretending not to know.
"Isn't it obvious, the entrance to the underworld is in Los Angelos" Chiron said surprised, forgetting that Percy hadn't watched the orientation movie so he didn't know much about their world.
"Good... Now I have to get on the plane," Percy grumbled.
"NO," Chiron and Grover shouted.
"Percy, have you been on a plane before? Your mother knew that your father is Zeus' rival, so once you are in the sky, you will be wiped out forever," Chiron said.
"Then, how do I go to Los Angelos?" asked Percy.
"Our camp guard will help you, Argus, Please drive Percy to the nearest bus stop..." Percy, Camp will give you some provisions for the mission" said Chiron who Percy admonished.
Percy was given 30 Drachmas which were gold coins which were the money used by the Olympus gods, as well as 200 Dollars.
The mission begins.
Percy already knew his travel route so it was not difficult for him to do this mission.
As in his previous life, Percy was confronted by Alecto and the other two Furies on the bus. The three monsters in the form of old grandmothers used the same excuse to target her, that is, the toilet that made her roll her eyes, since when did this bus have a toilet? Obviously nothing, The three Fury needed to make a more logical excuse, he flushed with shame at his previous immaturity. He wonders why he brought Annabitch who sacrificed himself in a game of catching the flag as bait before?
"Percy Jackson, you've offended the gods, you're going to die" Alecto shouted before Percy killed him by beheading him.
Percy walked away from the place. He has Medusa to kill. While he disliked the gods, except for a few gods who sided with him such as Hades, Apollo, Artemis, Hestia and Hephaetus, he would not let Medusa kill other innocent people. This would also give him time to make the gods especially Zeus, Hera, Athena, Ares and Poseidon pay for their betrayal.
Percy killed Medusa with relative ease, he already knew Medusa's intrigue before, moreover he was used to magic thanks to Circe who once turned him into a marmot. As a result, he became immune to weaker magic just like Medusa did.
The next destination is Hotel Lotus. The cursed oracle said he had to get his two younger cousins out of the hotel. He could have followed his old route of meeting Echidna and Chimera, knowing that he had to meet Ares to get Zeus' bolt, but he could have done it at the hamburger shop on a mission in his past life.
As in his previous life, he met Ares at the Hamburger Shop, Ares gave him a mission to retrieve his shield. He did that with a heavy heart, but he wouldn't mind stabbing Ares when they fought their next encounter.
"You tricked me" Percy said trying to create a fake angry look on Ares, as soon as he took back Ares' shield. Fortunately, there was no live broadcast to Olympus this time because he was cautious.
"Then? Get used to it, boy! You can't expect everyone to be honest with you," Ares said scoffingly at the soon-to-be teenager.
"Then, what about my mother?" asked Percy.
"Your mother is not dead, she was just kidnapped and for help from me is that, make good use of it, son" Ares said pointing to the parked car.
Percy just looked at Ares with a 'WTF' look.
"Don't look at me like that, ungrateful boy You should thank me, a loving God like me gave a demigod like you my mercy and blessings," Ares said sharply, which Percy ignored.
"Whatever..." Percy said, he boarded the car that Ares gave him. He had to wait until he arrived in Los Angelos, more precisely at the Lotus Hotel to free his two cousins.
The journey to the Lotus Casino was longer than he expected. He almost fell asleep even though he had focused his senses on hearing his surroundings.
Lotus Casino
Lotus casinos are time-eating flowers that grew in ancient Greece, they caught people off guard for time and slowed time down to such an extent that people would be cooped up for years even if they only spent a few days inside the casino.
Percy searches carefully for his two cousins, Bianca is 12 now, while Nico is 10.
Eventually he found them on a game machine.
"Excuse me," Percy said, much to Bianca and Nico's surprise.
"Yes?" asked Bianca, her eyes staring intently at Percy who was coming towards her and her brother.
"My name is Perseus Jackson, I am your cousin" Percy said introducing himself, indeed starting to choose to use his real name instead of his current nickname.
"Our cousin?" asked Bianca.
"Oh oh oh... Are you really our cousin?" asked Nico excitedly.
"Of course," Percy said.
He then began to explain the demigods and their world to his two cousins. Nico is of course excited, while Bianca is not too much.
"It's impossible for the gods to be real" Bianca said which made Percy sigh tiredly, he forgot that he also denied it before.
Percy uses water detection and manipulates the water in front of Bianca and Nico which makes Bianca flinch in disbelief and Nico shake with excitement.
"Do you believe me, now?"Percy asked the still gaping Bianca.
"Yes... Well, I'll believe it," said Bianca, making Percy smile.
"Good... "Let's go," said Percy to Bianca and Nico. He called a taxi and paid for the taxi with a casino card.
"Where are you going, Prince?"asked the driver who made Percy's back straight, no wonder Annabitch liked the call, it turned out to be pleasant.
Percy then gives the address he remembers, it is not difficult to find out where the entrance to the underworld considering he has been to the underworld several times before to visit Little Nico.
They finally arrived, for some reason he felt a small ball-shaped object in his pocket, Percy immediately knew that this object was a pearl, it seemed that this time, he only had one pearl. It seems Poseidon intends to test him again.
They had a bit of trouble getting into the underworld because of Charon.
"You certainly don't want your master's children to suffer, do you?"Percy asked Charon angrily. Charon grumbled.
"Come on up..."Charon said to Percy to Percy's relief, he didn't lose any money this time, he will definitely use his drachma well this time.
Percy took his two cousins two years his junior to Hades Castle.
"It feels normal" Nico said looking at the underworld with an interested look, meanwhile, her sister wasn't so happy.
"Let's go," Percy said to those who followed him.
Hades Castle looks as majestic as ever. Percy had to drag his two cousins from Persephone's pomegranate garden. The door of the castle opened wide as if to welcome their arrival and told them to enter.
"God and uncle, I have come with two wishes," Percy said as they reached Hades. Hades was as dangerous as he remembered, the aura of death and darkness emanating from Hades was able to make the threat of Black Panthers visible to newborn cats.
"Just two? Be brave, too, " Hades said.
"One, I swore to Styx that I didn't steal from Zeus and the other Olympians. Two, I want my mother back" said Percy firmly which made Hades surprised because a demigod swore at Styx and still fine, that means Perseus Jackson is not a thief, whether it's Bolt or his helmet.
"I will return your mother, but on my mission, I want you to find my helmet of darkness," said Percy to Hades. After all, Hades was one of the gods who sided with him when Zeus and several other gods accused him unfairly.
"All right, uncle," said Percy.
"One more thing, I thank you for bringing my two children to me" Hades said looking at Nico and Bianca who looked at him in surprise.
Hades snapped his fingers.
"Take these jewels as payment from me" said Hades to which Percy gladly accepted.
Percy then bids farewell to Hades.
"Nico, Bianca... I hope we can meet again in the future," Percy told his cousins. Nico hugged Percy as if he didn't want to be separated from Percy.
"We shall meet again, Nico," said Percy, stroking his cousin's fine black hair.
Nico finally releases Percy after some struggle. Percy returns to the human world with the help of a pearl from his father.
Percy finds Ares on the beach.
"You should have died in the underworld," Ares said sullenly.
"I find it strange that a god like you helps me," said Percy, ignoring Ares, who laughed at his words.
"Naughty boy... If you die in the underworld, Poseidon will turn his anger to Hades, Zeus who accused Poseidon will attack Poseidon Hades, Hades who lost his helmet but got the Bolt will be the target of Poseidon and Zeus, but Hades is stronger than both, what will happen is a bloody war" said Ares.
Monologue Ares as usual.
"Hmmm... The coward who ran away from cupid is a shame, "said Percy, literally burning Ares' eyes.
"You have to take care of yourself, son" hissed Ares.
"From a cowardly god like you? It was a waste of time" said Percy which made Ares even more angry. Ares attacks Percy.
Percy dodged Ares 'attack, a fight between Swords began, but because Percy's physical body was not yet in shape, and Ares' muscular body was too large, Ares got a chance to win this battle.
But, he forgot one thing, Ares was on the coast, Poseidon's territory and as Poseidon's son, Percy had the power to control the coast and the sea.
Percy controls the water to stop Ares 'movements while simultaneously closing Ares' mouth so that Ares cannot curse him this time. He managed to take the helmet of darkness that was on Ares. He also stabbed Ares in the heel.
Ares glared at her with hatred, he couldn't curse the bad boy who stabbed him because the water was still covering his mouth. He returned to Olympus in his original form.
Percy gives the helmet of Hades to Alecto who watches everything from the beginning.
Percy didn't want to steal, but he had no other way. He's not interested in using Gabe anymore. He also steals from Crusty's mattress store by tricking the giant that his brother is fighting.
There are still three days to the summer solstice, he still has plenty of time. But he thought he could play later. He then called a taxi and asked her to take him to Olympus, more precisely the building that became the entrance to Olympus.
Nothing is different than Bolt's return being faster than ever. Percy returns to the camp and is greeted with the joy of the campers as there are finally campers who succeed in the mission and survive.
The ending goes on as usual, Luke tries to attack Percy which he lets go because he knows he will survive and this also serves as proof for the camp that Luke is a traitor. While he disliked the demigods who betrayed him, he did not hate all demigods, especially the demigods of the gods who did not betray him. He wanted to protect them, at least until he was 15 years old, because he wanted to persuade his mother to move to another country when he entered high school to get away from the Olympus conflict.
That summer ended with Gabe being turned into a stone statue. Sally receives the gem from Percy and tells him that it is a gift from Hades as well as an apology from Hades for kidnapping her.
Summer holidays are over. The new school year begins.