A/N- Last chapter was short, so decided I should get going on the next one, so here it is!
Buckle in, because the plot is gonna get more exciting than a roller coaster. (Over many chapters of course.)
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A few moments later...
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"Where are we, Lady Nyx?" Percy asked, looking around the huge hallway they were walking through, he was amazed at the walls and how the entire place was like walking through the lines of space. As if the laws of gravity and even power itself were just a concept in this place, like they had no jurisdiction in the laws of this land. This place felt... raw, and pure, it didn't have a man-made feel to it, this place was strung from reality itself, or maybe reality was strung from this place... there was no description of it, it just was.
"We are inside the Void palace, Perseus, this was the first of Chaos's creations in the universe. And stop calling me Lady Nyx, just Nyx is good." Nyx replied, keeping a confident stride ahead of them as they walked through the Void palace. She walked with such incredible confidence, like she was the most powerful woman in creation and had nothing to be shameful of, nothing to doubt, totally confident in herself.
Suddenly, as if out of nowhere, they arrived in front of two very large doors. Percy was stunned at their incredible size, bigger than anything he's ever seen before, only something like Typhon would make these doors seem normal sized, and that was just maybe.
Nyx didn't react, she just kept walking forwards toward the doors and, much to Percy's surprise, they opened for her like those automated doors at the grocery store... Oh! So THIS is where you buy the supersized bananas!
Artemis and Percy gasped and stopped in their tracks when they saw who was inside the room, on a raised floor, stood a majestic and beautiful dragon. It was staring directly at them as soon as they walked in.
Nyx bowed and gestured towards Arty and Percy.
"Lord Chaos, I present to you Perseus, and Artemis." She introduced, and when the dragon nodded she nodded back and walked off to the side. Who would have ever thought that someone like Nyx, would bow to another being... This must certainly be Chaos. Artemis and Percy did the smart thing, they bowed just like Nyx did, but deeper. They figured that they should bow really low since they were basically worms compared to Chaos.
"Welcome, I don't think we've ever had a demigod come here before. You may rise, we have much to discuss, and much to do."
Artemis and Percy rose, slowly and skeptically, and they looked up at the powerful dragon.
"What do you wish to discuss with us, Lord Chaos?" Percy asked.
"Is this about the threat that Nyx mentioned to Olympus?" Artemis butted in.
"Yes, indeed it is." The great dragon replied, turning it's head to the side with a worried expression (if you can call it that) on it's majestic face.
"No offense, my lord, but... Can you elaborate?" Percy joked. The dragon laughed, a low roaring sound, of pure humor.
"I like this one... But serious now, two of my children, Primordials, have gone rabid and they are hellbent on destroying Olympus and taking over Earth. Now that you have defeated Gaia, she does not rule that land much anymore, and my other children now want it for themselves since Gaia is so weak now. Erebus and one other are amassing an army to destroy the Olympians, and you are in grave danger."
Artemis gasped, covering her mouth with her hand.
"H-how... We, b-barely were able to defeat Gaia. All thanks to Percy here..." She stuttered out, clearly shaken up.
"It will not be an easy task, but with the help of my daughter here, Nyx... As I think you've been acquainted..." He growled, looking over at Nyx through the corner of his eye. She must have understood why he growled because she looked down in shame, crossing her arms, Percy and Artemis were curious as to what the (Daughter of night, anyone?) had "gotten in trouble," for... It was funny actually, these two (Nyx and Chaos) really played the part of "Father-daughter," really well. They're not quite the pair you would expect to see at the father-daughter dance at school, but whatever.
"I know what you are thinking, and it's because she wasn't supposed to cause a literal blackout and threaten to fade a goddess, as what she would call a 'dramatic entrance...'"
Percy laughed, and Artemis cringed... Not too happy about the idea of fading, it really didn't appeal to her.
"Nyx has already pledged to help you, and fight for you, against her two brothers. I don't approve of my children fighting against each other, but I do understand when it is necessary and, I admit, required and needed."
Artemis and Percy smiled, even though Nyx had said that she was on their side, it was good to hear it from Chaos himself... and it also was relieving to know that they would have such a strong ally.
"Thank you, Nyx, for wanting to help us." Percy said, looking over to her.
"Oh gosh... Don't go all sappy on me, as you heard before, I have my reasons..." She simply stated, crossing her arms and batting an eye.
"Anyways, now that you know what you have to face, I have some things I want to do for you two, Artemis and Perseus, step up here."
They looked at each other skeptically, but nodded and did what Chaos said. They both stepped up to the platform in front of the majestic Dragon. They felt like they were about to be used in some weird ritual.. Which was half right. The Dragon lifted it's paw and moved it towards Artemis's head, taking it's middle and pointer claws and laying them on her forehead and laying the other right above her heart. Artemis gasped, sucking in a sharp breath as a bright light emanated from the dragon's claws and into Artemis, it was one of the most powerful and beautiful scenes that Percy had ever seen, he was a little skeptical about what was going on, but he decided that they could trust the creator of the universe...
When the light faded Artemis's aura was stronger, so strong that Percy almost had to shield his eyes.
"W-what did you do to me? I feel... stronger." Arty stuttered, stumbling back off of the dias, looking at her hands as if they haven't been attached to her body her entire life...
"I made you stronger, now you are as powerful as the old Titan of the moon, Selene, who is now faded." Chaos told her.
"What? I-I'm a Titan now?" She asked incredulously, not in the offended tone, but in the "I can't believe it," tone.
"No, you're still a goddess, A God will never be made a Titan, and a Titan will never be made a Primordial, or Vice Versa. I only gave you a power boost, you don't know it yet, but you will need it." He warned.
"Now, Perseus."
Chaos repeated the process, laying one talon on Percy's forehead and one above his heart. A blinding light emitted from the digits and afterward Percy felt infinitely more powerful, like he could take on anything!
"Perseus you defeated Kronos, and you stopped Gaia from destroying Olympus, I know you turned down godhood for your at the time, girlfriend, and whether you like it or not I made you immortal, and I turned you into a Major god. You are now the god of Time, as well as the shared domain of the hunt, with Artemis."
Percy stepped off the platform with a shocked expression, Artemis was looking at him as if he had grown wings, who knows, maybe he had...
"Don't bother thanking me, I did it because Olympus needs you two, the war to come will be long and bloody, and very hard, you will need to be strong if you are to survive."
They nodded, it was all melo-dramatic but that's just how it goes sometimes, maybe when they get home Artemis and Percy will test out their new powers. Safely, of course... We don't want any
"Oh, one more thing before you go, I have some gifts for you two." He declared, and out of nowhere a beautiful long sword in a beautiful silver sheath materialized in his talons. He then handed it over to Percy, who took it in his hands.
"Perseus, this sword is made from the most treasured and dangerous material to us Protogenoi, Ethereal silver. May it serve you well in the war to come."
He then turned to Artemis, and held out his hand (paw) and in it, appeared six beautiful silver arrows.
"These arrows are made for the same material, save them, and only use then when you absolutely have to. The silver is more potent against Protogenoi than normal celestial bronze or imperial gold, however there is one draw back, the silver is less deadly than those standard materials I mentioned are, to monsters, gods and titans. So pick your battles carefully and wisely." He warned.
"Thank you for the warning, and the gifts, Lord Chaos."
"You are very welcome, I wish you strength and good fortune in the war to come, I cannot and will not assist you, but I will be watching, and above all, trust Nyx."
"Artemis once you get back to Earth, you will call a council meeting, there Nyx will inform the council of the threat that they all face."
"How will I get them to believe her, and me?" Artemis asked,
"Nyx will convince them, and if they still need convincing, I suppose I will have to come down there myself." He advised.
"Very well, my Lord, thank you."
"Nyx, if they give you trouble, or insult you, you have my permission to put them in line." He said to his daughter, who smiled wickedly and nodded.
With one last round of "thank you's," and "My Lord's," and bowing, Nyx led them out and opened a portal back to Earth. Back to the hunter's camp, where Thalia was super grand-old pissed off at them...
Well, how was it?My nightmare this entire chapter was sounding rushed, and IMO my biggest weaknesses in writing are details and extended descriptions of events... Lemme know if you agree.Short one again, but unfortunately that's how it's looking to be in the near future... But I'll write in some lemons and Pertemis moments to make it better:)
This is WinterKing signing off. (You guys think I should change my name to just WinterKing?)