Percy looked down the Hospital wing, his eyes landing on every single person who had given their life to stop the forces of Tartarus and Voldemort. In the corner, he could see the red hair of the Weasley family as they mourned the loss of Ginny Weasley who had given her life to save her brother. Rachel was with them, providing support for her cousins. To Percy's right was the dead body of Clarisse who had given her life to keep Annabeth safe. That one really stung in Percy's heart, she had been one of his greatest rivals in the past before becoming one of his greatest friends…and now she was gone. At least she was now with Chris.
To his left Thalia was being patched up by Anubis, she had lost a lot of blood from her fight with Tartarus and her Hand was almost falling off, he could only hope that the Egyptian god would be able to heal her. He was about to enter the office again to be with Annabeth and Selina when the doors to the hospital wing opened with a Creeek.
The room chilled every so slightly and Percy gave the woman who entered a small, weak smile.
It was Hazel Lasveuqe, Her camp Jupiter T-shirt was torn up showing the vest she wore underneath, her normal smooth skin was cut revealing the pink flesh beneath, and her normal long curly hair was gone, cinders remaining at the edges of the hair. She slowly walked over to Percy with a weary smile before the two engulfed in a hug, after their first quest to Alaska together. Percy had seen Hazel as a Little sister so to see her still alive pushed away the bad feelings.
"You look terrible Percy, but that's to be accepted for beating Tartarus."
Percy chuckled ever so slightly and pain went right up his side "Ow, don't make me laugh. You might finish what he started. Anyway, I'm guessing Lade Hecate told you?"
He just got a small nod confirming the fact and said "It wasn't even me who finished him in the end. It was Harry. The kid did good. So did you finish your mission for the Goddess of Magic?"
Hazel reached into her pocket and pulled out half a Locket, "It was a tough find but I managed to find Slytherin's Locket in this cave full of the Undead. I opened a crack straight down to the Underworld and took the locket. Destroying it right there and then. Right after that, I got a message from the Goblins to say they found the Cup. Finally me and Frank attacked the former Malfoy Manor and Frank killed the snake while I fended off a freaking Chimera."
"So is he gone, Gone this time?"
She shrugged her shoulders "I need Nico to confirm for me if his soul actually passed on but I would hope so. Where is my brother actually?"
Percy winced and said "Eh the battle didn't go the best on our end. Will's tending to him in the other room."
The two of them walked into the office, Annabeth and Selina's bed had been moved to the side so that they could fit a bed in for Nico too. Sitting at the side of the bed was Bianca, holding her younger brother's hand.
Hazel approached the pair and said "Bianca? Nico said you were alive again but you're actually here? Awake?" The other girl spun around worried until she relaxed as she realised who it was "Hazel!"
Hazel was quickly wrapped up in a hug by her step-sister who held her tightly. "Ugh, I wish we had more time so we could get to know each other. I'm so happy I actually get to meet you."
"Wait what do you mean more time?"
"It's temporary… isn't it Bi?"
The two daughters of Hades/Pluto turned around to see Nico, his eyes barely open but a small smile on his face.
"You're spot on little brother, I still have one last role to complete but that can wait for a few minutes."
Bianca then turned back to face Hazel "I'm so happy the two of you found each other and have kept each other safe. Hazel, I've watched you since the moment he brought you back, and you're amazing…It's also time for you to rest."
Hazel then raised her eyebrow "Why just me?"
A large shake of the head from Bianca was followed by a "Not just you Hazel. All of you... The heroes of Olympus. You're all so tired. I could see it from Chaos's realm. Even when you haven't been in active war, you've all been on edge. None of you have had a chance to relax and live your lives. You're in your 20's yet you're acting like you're in your twice that age. Kronos is beaten, and Gaia is defeated. And now thanks to you're efforts the world is safe once more with Tartarus gone. Go and rest."
The room full of demigods started to grumble when the door to the hospital wing opened up revealing Zoé "Bianca, it is thy time." Bianca nodded somberly and raised her had that was starting to become transparent. She turned it around "I wish I had more time, but I'm not sad about the time I got." Before another pair of arms pulled her into a hug.
Nico who had pulled himself from his bed despite his injuries was holding her tightly, and a couple of seconds later Hazel and Will both joined in on the hug. Nico slowly let go and let out a whisper "It was really good seeing you again Bianca. I love you so much and I do miss you still every day. Now go and enjoy the next adventure."
"Love you too little brother."
Right before her body puffed out of existence, the smell of creation lingered in the air.
Percy shook his head and looked back at Zoé who was still fading "Zoé"
"Perseus."
"I'm sorry about Riptide breaking, I know it was part of you're soul. And it was the last part of you still on earth"
"Akomulous was just a sword Jackson. Anyway check your Pocket".
Percy's eyebrow went up but his hand slipped into his pocket and resting there he felt a ballpoint pen "How?!"
"A Final gift from me and Chaos. Use it to look after thy's family."
"As I always do. Thank you Zoé" The Eternal huntress once more returned to the stars.'
From the corner of the room, the silence was broken by Selina crying and Percy turned around to look at her to see Luke handing the baby back to Annabeth. Percy raised an eyebrow. "I'm not completely annoyed that you're still here Luke…But why didn't you disappear like those two?"
He shrugged his shoulders "No clue Jackson…I don't even feel like I'm going to disappear." They were suddenly interrupted as a loud voice outside yelled "Chris, Oh my god you're alive!"
Percy, Luke and Will ran out of the room to find Chris and Clarisse lying on the hospital bed together. The two grasped each other tightly as they checked each other out having both died. Behind him, he could hear Will trying to work out how they were alive but it suddenly clicked why Luke hadn't disappeared and why the two of them were alive again. If a new sword had been a gift from Zoé and Chaos. Then their lives being returned was a gift from the daughter of Hades and Chaos.
With just a chuckle, Percy once more entered the office to be with his wife and daughter.
The Epilogue
Hogwarts Express ~ Two Years later
Harry sighed as he sat down on the Hogwarts Express for the final time. Hogsmeade station was already quiet as the final students were getting on. Harry adjusted his glasses as his Fiance landed next to him with a Thud, and he could feel the scar he got from Tartarus. He gently traced it and closed his eyes so he could feel it. They had returned some sight to that eye but it wasn't great. But that's why he had magical glasses. Next to him, Tracey rested her head against his shoulder "So when are we going to tell the group about the twins?" She asked, gently placing her hand against her stomach.
Harry wrapped one hand around her shoulder and said "Hmm, maybe when we go to New York in a few years, they have to worry about university after all." Tracey hummed and he placed his other hand against her barely showing stomach. They hadn't planned on kids but they got too excited one night about 3 months ago and bam, there they go and they just decided to run with it. They were going to be staying at Bones Manor anyway with Sirius and Amelia who were just about to have their own twins anyway so it worked out."
Susan entered the cart and sat across from them "7 years just fly by don't they."
Tracey responded "They sure do. So looking forwards to having 4 kids in one house." Susan rolled her eyes "Thank the gods it's only going to be two kids for 5 months. But Nah it'll be fine, especially with me starting work in a couple of weeks at the Ministry." Before the trio could talk anymore, Hannah entered the room and talked briefly about how she and Ron were taking a break, as Ron needed time to grieve his sister properly away from Hogwarts.
They were about halfway to London when Hermione walked in. Harry was dozing off staring outside at the time so he got quite a fright but smiled as he saw his 'sister' He got up and hugged carefully. Being careful not to crush her too much he said "I can't believe Daphne or Neville knocked you up and you still don't know which one it is."
Following the battle, the three of them ended up hooking up and have been in a polyamorous relationship ever since. Hermione was now pregnant with one of the other two's kids and none of them knew who it was because of Daphne being the daughter of Hecate. Hermione ended up spending nearly the entire year pregnant and still took the maximum amount of subjects and passed them all with flying colours.
Hermione chuckled "It is how it is. Anyway, it's my parent's looking after the wee one while those two are studying and I have to change the laws about our treatment of other magical creatures which is going to be fun. So what are you two actually going to be doing, you've been secretive about it for months."
Harry and Tracey hand's tightened around one another and they said in unison "Relax."
Olympus
Percy grinned as Luke was chased around by Selina, who was now a toddler. Two years had flown by. Taking a sip from his coffee he watched as Annabeth yelled for the top of the Councillor Cabin to be placed down just right. Her hand just avoided the Curry that they had bought from one of the shops in the market in the main section of Olympus. Camp Olympus was nearly finished it's first stage and it was beautiful. A Mix of Greek and Roman architecture with some of Annabeth's own flair added in.
Buildings made of Wood, Marble, Gold and Bronze. Large Gateways allowed for easy access to Camp Half-Blood and Jupiter which were staying open. And most importantly for the older demigods. Homes in which they could stay in and raise families. Protected by the very world they inhabited.
Percy and Annabeth were actually in the yard of their house right now, enjoying dinner or at least enjoying it as much as they could while Annabeth still worked. Luke who had well and truly been brought back to life was given a job as his punishment for his role in the previous war. Become an immortal trainer of Heroes just like Chiron. And Percy knew the role was perfect for his friend, mentor and former enemy.
Reaching over he kissed Annabeth on the cheek "We made it wise girl."
"We sure did Seaweed Brain…now weren't you going to feed the creatures in the Aquarium? I'm sure Bessie the Ophiotaurus won't be happy with going hungry overnight."
Percy threw his head back in a groan "Oh Tartarus. You're right wise Girl. I'll go and do that right now. Love you" Annabeth kissed him on the lips and Percy got some music on and as he walked to the Aquarium, he listened to Piper's song; The Heroes of Olympus.
As he reached the Aquarium he realised how, for the first time since had discovered, he was a demigod. He was safe, Happy and relaxed. With a twist of the key, he opened the new lock to the Aquarium with ease. He could finally rest.
A/N And that's...That's it finally over. 3 years it took me to finish the story but it's actually over. it's a weird feeling. I started this story 3 months after the Percy Jackson Disney+ show started, and now I've released the final chapter 1 day after the first episodes of the show have come out (And weren't they just Fab) I hope you've enjoyed the ride, especially over this past year when I haven't had much motivation to write this story. I know some will call it a cop-out me bringing back Chris and Clarisse but I couldn't bring myself to let them actually die.
If you want more Percy Jackson content from me. Check out; A Fresh Start. A story featuring Percy reliving his adventures and trying to change the outcome as a girl called Persephone. I'm really proud of the chapters I've written so far for it, so I seriously suggest you check it out.
If you want more Harry Potter stories from me I've got two stories currently coming out.
Skulduggery Potter: The Faceless Serpent: A Crossover between Skulduggery Pleasant and Harry Potter that I'm proud of and;
A Tiger's Claw: A Story Featuring a Fem! harry who is two years older and called Max, where the Potter's survived and She's seemingly not the one who lived. There are currently only two chapters out of that and they are being rewritten slightly but I've also got the 3rd Chapter hopefully coming before the new year.
Thanks once again and I hope to see y'all reading some of my other stories. byyyyeeeee