Chapter 22

Author Note: This story finally comes to an end. It took me a couple of tries to get one down, and I believe I've found a good ending. There was no sex in this story because I wanted to try out having a story with none, to see how it turned out. It's turned out pretty well, if I do say so myself.

I took down the 'Hellhound King' because the story line didn't sit well with me. Right now I'm working on a better crossover with a plot line that hasn't been written before. I've gotten the first two chapter written. But I'm waiting until I've written the first ten chapters before posting anything to make sure that was how I wanted to go forward.

Perseus POV

"Can I help you two with something?" I called out as I held onto Axel's hand beside me. I could tell that Kaitlin and her fiancee were nervous about something. And I had an idea of what it was. But they looked incredibly surprised to see me holding hands with a young boy.

"Percy...can we talk inside please?" Kaitlin asked as she and Ronnie stepped away from the door so I could unlock it and go inside first.

"Of course." I replied, fishing my key out of my pocket and unlocking the door. I let Axel go inside first.

I had already decorated his room with his favorite superhero. He claimed that the Flash and the Arrow used to be his favorites, but when he first saw me save those people back in Central City, he switched to me. He ran over to his bedroom, which was previously a guest room, yelling in excitement before gasping. I smiled when I heard him gasp. It means I did my job right and surprised him.

"Who is that?" Kate's voice made me turn around to face her. I momentarily forgot that I had company.

"You might want to sit down for this." I replied, also taking a seat on a bar stool while the couple took a seat on the couch.

"A week or two ago, I found out that I had a son from Gwen's parents. (P.S. I had told Kate that Percy's fiancee's name was Gwen, to make it easier for my character to relate.) Apparently Gwen's mother knew that she was pregnant with our child all those years ago. But it was also right before I was first deployed, and I was on a tour the whole time that Gwen was pregnant and gave birth. She gave our baby up without telling me, because both of us had signed on for a contract of six years in the service. I guess she felt it was easier to pretend that having the baby never happened." I explained, taking a breath before continuing again.

"Axel is that baby that my fiancee gave up. A 100% DNA and blood match that he is my son. Last week I was battling with the court and foster-care system to gain custody. And yesterday I was granted full custody." I finished, sighing deeply in relief.

"Wow…I guess congratulations are in order then." Kate said as she got up from her seat and hugged me.

"So what did you want to talk about?" I asked, wanting to get this out of the way as soon as I could. I still had one name on my list…one I didn't want to take out, but orders are orders.

"Ronnie, can you give us a minute?" She asked nicely, the guy nodded and went into the kitchen, keeping in sight but out of earshot.

"Kaitlin, I've known since we first got together, that if there was a chance for Ronnie to come back, you would want him. I've anticipated this and accepted it. You don't need to say anything more." I spoke first, taking one of her hands in my own, smiling softly.

"Okay. I just want you to know that I wish for us to still stay friends." She requested.

I looked down and sighed. This drew her attention, because she grabbed my shoulder and made me look up at her. "Percy…what's wrong?" Her question cased Ronnie to also come into the room. "I'll…tell you all tomorrow night. Can you make sure that the team is here in Starling City at the Arrow's hideout tomorrow night at ten?" I asked, looking up at Kaitlin.

"Yes I can. But you better explain why." She requested of me.

"Dad." Axel called from his room. I looked at the couple in front of me. "See you two tomorrow." I said as they left through the front door and I made my way to Axel's room. He was looking at a picture of Gwen I had brought along with me to this Earth. "Is this mommy?" He asked, showing me the picture.

I smiled warmly at him and sat down next to him on the bed. "Yes it is. Her name was Gwen." I replied, some tears escaping my eyes. "She was my best friend and the one I wanted to marry."

"What happened?" Axel asked.

"We were both soldiers, son. And Gwen used her body as a shield protecting a couple of our unit when a bomb exploded near all of us. She saved our unit at the cost of her own life." I lied, sticking to the cover story. In retrospect, not the best idea to tell him what exactly happened.

"Dad…I'm hungry." Axel said, his stomach rumbling in agreement. He looked embarrassed but I chuckled softly, raising him to his feet as I led him into the kitchen. I had figured that the first meal to have together was pizza. A good way to give a first impression of a home. It was Axel's favorite…pepperoni and sausage pizza with some black olives sprinkled around.

After tucking Axel in at nine, I went back into my room and pulled out the list I was given by Chaos looking at it one last time. To make sure the name was still there. The one name I really did not want to kill.

Laurel Lance

Sneaking into her apartment was easy. Shadow traveling in was the best option seeing as she was still up and watching TV. I snapped my fingers, turning off the television giving Laurel a look at me from the blank surface of the TV.

She quickly got up and turned around to face me. I was in my normal form, no wings, fangs or claws out. Just like a regular human. The lights were dim so she couldn't see my face. Plus I had taken one of Oliver's voice distinguishers. (probably not what it's called, but oh well, I don't know the proper word for it).

"Laurel Lance…your time has come. Do you have any last words?" I asked, in a lower voice.

"Why are you doing this?" She asked as she took a step back. "Who are you?"

"You were supposed to be killed by Damien Darhk but when the Guardian defeated him, your death had to be changed. Now it is my duty to right the wrongs and keep up the future that was supposed to happen." I lied as I blurred to right in front of her. "Do you have any last words?" I asked in a softer voice.

"Please just make it look like someone came in and shot me. I would want Oliver and the others to know that it was some punk rather than Death himself." She pleaded.

I nodded and pulled out a pistol with a silencer. And at her nod, I shot her in the head, killing her instantly as she fell to the ground with a thud. I then flashed back home and collapsed on the couch. I ended up crying myself to sleep.

Arrow Hideout 10:00 PM

Everyone was there… the Arrow and Flash Team pacing around as they waited for me to arrive.

I made myself known as I shadow traveled into the room with my son on my shoulders in between my wings as I landed on the ground, crouched over so Axel could get down easily. I stepped in front of him protectively as the others tensed up seeing him.

"If any of you make a move on my son…I will kill you without remorse." I threatened in a low tone as they all backed down, seeing that there wasn't a threat. "The reason I've called you all down here is to say good-bye. None of you know this, but I'm actually from another Earth. I was brought here two years ago with one mission and that was to take out all of the metas causing trouble on this Earth before being brought back to my home world." I started.

"Wait…you're from another Earth?" Cisco asked in awe.

"Yes Cisco." I answered.

"So how did you fit in so well? Like, how did no one notice you were from another Earth?" Barry asked.

"By implementing fake memories of everyone here to remember something about me. That I was an army soldier that previously served and now was wanting to become a cop." I explained.

"Are you actually a Guardian of the Supernatural back in your home world?" Dig asked.

"Yes I am. Back home, I am actually a Greek God." I informed them with a light smile.

"So how do you have a son if you were never really on this earth before two years ago?" Felicity asked, pointing at Axel.

I looked behind me and picked Axel up into my arms, resting him on my hip. "That's because when I came here, I assumed the story and cover of a man that already had a son without knowing it. And this man was exactly what I pretended to be for the past two years. A hero. He lost his wife in combat. But before he could kill himself, I entered this world, assuming his form." I explained to them, kissing Axel's forehead lightly.

Then Chaos suddenly appeared. "Six…it's time." She commanded, only facing me. Her sudden appearance, of course, scared Barry and Oliver into action. But Chaos simply snapped her fingers, stopping their movements entirely, before facing the others.

"It's a pleasure to meet you all. Six has told me a lot about you all. I'm glad I can finally put names to faces. But it is time for us to leave. I will give you all ten minutes to say your good-byes before we leave." Chaos said as she moved off to the side.

After everyone had said their good-byes, Chaos came back up to my side and laid a hand on both my shoulder and Axel's. I looked over at everyone and nodded once while smiling softly. Then I closed my eyes and Axel's as we were transported back home. I stayed on my feet and held onto Axel until all three of us were back on solid ground and my vision was good enough to look around without falling over. We were in Hades' throne room.

I looked over to my right, seeing my father, step-mother and patrons all holding back tears. I heard my name being called from my left and felt Nico launch himself at me, not realizing that Axel was still in my arms. I caught Nico with one arm while holding onto Axel with the other and brought him in for a one-armed hug. That drew attention to the mortal in my arms.

"Perseus?! Who is that?" Persephone called out as she ran over to me, pulling my brother off of me. I set Axel down on his feet and crouched down to his level to his right. "Axel, these are my family and friends." I said before pointing to my father and mother. "My father and mother, Hades and Persephone. They are my parents…the ones that raised me." Axel waved at the both of them and they waved back warmly.

I then turned Axel around to Artemis and Hestia. "These two are daddy's friends. They've helped me out a lot in my life by making sure that I was alright. The lady on the right is Artemis, and the other lady is Hestia. They are very nice." I said as Axel smiled at them.

"You keep my dad safe?" He asked them.

They both nodded and smiled back at him. "Yes we do. Your dad gets into a lot of trouble."

"Hey! I do not...anymore." I reluctantly admitted.

Then I turned Axel around to face Nico and Hazel. "These two are my siblings, Nico and Hazel. Your uncle and aunt. My best friends." I introduced them as they came forward and shook Axel's hand offering a warm greeting.

"And who is this, my son?" Hades asked as he drew nearer to Axel who had flinched at the attire of my father. I chuckled. "Father…this is my son Axel." I gestured to Axel as I kissed his forehead lightly again.

"You have some explaining to do." Artemis said pointedly.

"I know I do. But that can wait until later." I retorted respectively.

"Six. I have some good news for you." Chaos called out as she walked over to my side.

I looked at her confused. "What is it Lady Chaos?" I asked, hesitantly.

She smiled at me warmly. "For your willing to go above and beyond the call of duty. For your focus and stability to keep moving forward when things clearly haven't gone your way, I will give you the one gift you have always wished for." She said as a bright light appeared to my right.

After the light vanished and Chaos disappeared as well, I turned around to see someone I had been hoping to see ever since I lost her.

Gwen…the love of my life.

"Mommy!" Axel yelled out as he ran over to Gwen. She looked down at the child clutching at her waist and looked back up at me in confusion, worry and slight anger.

I smiled widely back at her and ran over to her enveloping her in a big hug as I twirled her around in my arms. I set her back on the ground and crashed my lips into hers in a bruising manner.

When we separated Gwen looked at me expectantly as jerked her head in Axel's direction. I smiled back at her sheepishly. "I'll tell you later, it's a long story. Right now I just want to hold the love of my life in my arms and tell her that I love her." I replied before kissing her again.

"I love you Gwen." I said against her lips.

"I love you too Perseus." She whispered against mine.

Epilogue:

3 months later

3rd POV

It was finally the day. Their wedding day. It had been two long, stressful, busy months leading up to this very day for Perseus and Gwen where they would become man and wife in front of their closest family and friends.

It was around 12:50 pm as everyone had arrived as everyone was standing around and talking. Perseus was just watching everyone arrive at the park and talk among themselves while he leaned against the bridge with his eyes closed and head facing the sky. "Hanging in there?" Nico asked him now.

"Yeah, just taking a few minutes before it starts. Everything set?" Perseus asked him with a worried expression.

"You let me worry about all that. Everything is fine bro. Cake just arrived and being placed, all guests have checked in and know where they are sitting, decor is holding, tables set and food is over there and covered to be kept warm. It's all good." Nico patted his shoulder lightly.

"Music set, took me hours to get those playlists right." Perseus mumbled.

"I got this man." Nico assured him softly.

"I can't help it, I just really want everything to go perfectly." Perseus sighed a bit.

"Well you are... and in about five minutes you're going to be standing here with Gwen, saying your vows, and sealing it with a kiss. It's going to be perfect." Nico smiled as he rested a hand on his brother's shoulder. "I'm going to get everyone settled and seated, you just relax here for now." Nico told him as he walked just past his brother and Gwen's small table with his hands up.

"May I have everyone's attention up here please?!" Nico called out firmly.

It began to quiet down as smiling faces turned to face my brother. "We are starting in about five minutes so I'd like to ask that everyone starts making it to their seats and settle down please." Theo smiled as the others nodded and began making their way to their tables and others to their positions.

Five minutes passed meaning it was finally time to start.

Perseus looked up at the sky while people had taken their seats and quieting down finally, he closed his eyes taking a deep breath before looking back up.

Walking down the aisle first was were the bridesmaids, the maid of honor after them. Next it was our son, Axel with the rings, then Reyna and Hazel with the rose petals. The music stopped and changed to the wedding march while Gwen and her mother walked out from behind the trees.

Perseus could've sworn that his heart stopped when he saw how gorgeous she looked standing there in her dress. He almost cried seeing her, but forced it back. Gwen was wearing a white, slim fitting, strapless organza floor length dress decorated with lace appliques and a grosgrain belt around her waist. Her hair was down with two braids reaching around back and tied there with a small ribbon as the rest of her hair was just hanging down with a slight wavy look to it. A tiara on her head with a long veil going down her back. She was holding her bouquet of light blue, light purple, and white flowers rested in her left hand while her right arm stayed linked to her mother's.

Demeter placed Gwen's hand in Perseus' then stepped back after kissing her cheek before he went to sit down at the table with Persephone and Hades.

"Are we ready to begin?" Aphrodite asked softly with a smile.

Perseus and Gwen both nodded while holding hands. "Dearly beloved family and friends, we gather here to witness and bless the exchanging of vows that will bind Perseus and Gwendolyn in marriage. This marriage will be the joining of two lives, two hearts as one that will walk together, share joys and burdens together. In this knowledge, will you proceed into the ceremony to be married?" Aphrodite asked gently.

"We will," both answered softly.

"In this union, Perseus and Gwendolyn to be joined. Are they any who have just cause as to why these two should not be married? If there are any present who feel these two should wed, speak now or forever hold your breath." Aphrodite asked everyone in the audience.

No one would dare say a word, both of them had come too far to have some jackass ruin it for them; not that said jackass wouldn't get very far anyways.

"Gwendolyn, will you have this man to be your husband; to live together in marriage. Will you love, comfort, honor, cherish, and keep him for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, through happy and sad times, remain faithful to only him for as long as you both shall live-until death do you part?" Aphrodite asked.

"I will." She responded lightly.

"Perseus, will you have this woman to be your wife; to live together in marriage. Will you love, comfort, honor, cherish, and keep her for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, through happy and sad times, remain faithful to only her for as long as you both shall live, until death do you part?" Aphrodite repeated to the groom.

"Already been done. I will." Perseus replied smiling at Gwen, who giggled from his comment.

"May I have the rings please?" Aphrodite asked as Nico reached into his pocket and pulled out the box handing both rings. "The wedding rings signifies to all that this woman and this man are joined it matrimony and symbolizes their never ending love."

"I give you this ring as a symbol of my vow. With all that I have, and all that I am. I promise to stand, support, protect and stay faithful to only you. As this ring has no end, neither will my love for you." Gwen said slipping the ring on his finger.

Aphrodite now handed Perseus the smaller band as her took her left hand with his right, holding the ring in his left now. "I give you this ring as a symbol of my vow. With all that I have, and all that I am. I promise to stand, support, protect and stay faithful to only you. As this ring has no end-neither will my love for you." Perseus said softly slipping the ring on her finger now as they connected both hands.

"Perseus and Gwendolyn have given themselves to each other through joining hands, solemn vows, the giving and receiving of rings before this assembly of family and friends. With great honor and pleasure, I now pronounce you husband and wife." Aphrodite smiled softly.

"You may kiss your bride," Perseus twirled his bride once, making her giggle as he brought her against his figure with his hands around her waist as he leaned in close to her.

"I love you." Perseus whispered.

"I love you too." She replied as he smiled and pressed his lips to her in a passionate kiss while the crowd erupted into applause for them, everyone getting to their feet while the two separated after a couple of seconds.

Updated: 04/16/2018

The End