Uh hey guys so its been a while... (over a year maybe) honestly I have two reasons for not uploading, 1) I'm lazy and 2) I had writers block when I did try and write. But I think I've figured out what I'm going to for the next couple chapters and sorry they may seem a bit boring but afterwards it'll finally get good... probably. Now on with the story!
Holy Mother of Zeus or it Jupiter?
"Holy mother of Zeus!" Percy exclaimed loudly. Usually, the gods would've laughed at his reaction, but it seems like the Roman gods have less of a sense of humour.
Percy coughed and continued, "So what's the difference between the Roman and Greek gods other than names and looks?"
Surprisingly, it was Ares, or should I say Mars who spoke up. "Some gods are just Roman like Janus or Pompana but even us major Greek Gods – it's not just our names that changed when we moved to Rome. Our appearances changed, our attributes changed. We even had some slightly different personalities." Mars finished talking but it left Percy with a confused expression on his face.
"But…" Percy faltered. "Okay I know that people may have seen them differently through the centuries, but I didn't think that meant that all of your personalities would actually change to how people saw you?"
It was Apollo's turn to speak up. Nice to know some names don't change this is getting confusing Percy thought.
"Sure, it does" Apollo said "See we always change a little bit to reflect the host cultures where the flame of western civilisation is. I mean, these days, Zeus and Jupiter like tailored suits, reality television – well Jupiter not as much but oh well – and that Chinese food place on East Twenty-eighth street, right? Me and Mercury-"
"Mercury and I." Athena corrected. Percy noticed that Athena was the only one who hadn't changed aspect but decided to ask later.
"Calm down owl lover!" Apollo retorted. "Now where was I… Oh yeah I remember! So, when we moved to America MERCURY AND I started playing more pranks on people."
This whole speech just ended with Percy seemingly more confused.
Athena spoke up next just adding to Percy's confusion.
"So you Greek demigods refer to us as Greek because your godly parent was in their Greek aspect when you were conceived. And the different Roman and Greek god aspects are definitely not the same because in Rome they took away by WAR DOMAINS AND GAVE IT TO THAT STUPID ROMAN BORN B**** BELLONA!"
"Owl lover is still a bit sensitive about that then." Athena gave Apollo the worst death stare that Percy had ever seen and he was actually scared for Apollo who had a terrified look on his face.
"JUST BECAUSE THE ROMANS GAVE YOU AND YOUR SISTER THE SUN AND MOON DOMAINS!" Athena screamed so loud that her face was red and the whole room was silent. Jupiter cleared his throat rather timidly. It seems like everyone is scared of an angry Athena Percy thought.
"So, when we became us Roman gods we became more warlike. We're harsher, more powerful – we were the gods of an empire." Jupiter finished, and Mars finished the speech.
"We became discipline, and because of it, Rome became as powerful as it became, and lasted as long as it lasted."
After all of this the look on Percy's face was priceless; Vesta, Apollo and Mercury all laughed while Diana, Pluto and Jupiter had small smiles on their faces that they were trying to hide but ultimately failed.
"So how are you feeling about all this?" Diana asked her soon you be son.
Percy shook husband head and the gobsmacked expression disappeared.
"Honestly I'm a bit confused but other than that I think, I THINK I understand. But I've got one question to ask..."
The gods all leaned in to listen, wow the roman gods are good at listening Percy thought.
"Well if you all have different personalities with your different aspects, do you also have different powers?"
Diana looked pleased at his questing and answered it quickly.
"Well actually yes. See since the Romans were more militaristic and warlike our powers took a more... violent aspect. For example, Jupiter's wind power and became stronger than giant storm powers... wait that song no that's a good example."
Percy chucked, and Diana's gave him the look his mum used to give him when he made fun of her doing something.
"Perseus stop making fun of your mother"
Apollo snickered "Unlucky bro! You just got full named!"
Diana turned to him with an emotionless stare.
"Brother Pheobos Apollo, do I have to threaten you, or will you shut up on your own?"
Apollo suddenly took an interest in his arm rest. It seemed like Percy wanted to laugh but he had learnt his lesson."
Diana turned back to Percy with a slight smile on her face.
"So anyway, here's better example, Apollo and I's sun and moon power she flared up and we slowly began to be able to manipulate sunlight and moonlight respectively. And also, aunt Vesta's fire powers became more about destroying than healing, of course she can still heal with it an and everything goes but they were still more violent and destructive."
Everyone turned to Vesta who was sitting next to the hearth tending to it, but she had a disgusted look on her face. No matter what she was still the kind wise goddess she has always been even.
Diana continued, "This is why we have decided to bless you in our roman forms as you will get more power."
Percy looks down up at her, "But why you give me all this power? I already have enough..."
The Olympian so could not believe how humble he was being, but Diana and Vesta had proud looks on their faces.
Vesta finally spoke up as the wife goddess she is,
"Well Percy you say that, but it is your humility that shows you deserve this power. You have so many amazing achievements and as everyone's in this room would agree, you're the greatest hero that's has ever existed, yet you don't brag a single bit, while anyone else would brag so much. That, Percy Jackson, is why we aren't giving you've those power."
Percy looked around at all the Olympians to see them all nodding, and he turned to Vesta and Diana, kneeled and all the Olympians gasped at what he said,
"I swear by Chaos that I will never abuse these powers and use them wrongly."