(A/N) Well, I have decided to take a short break from writing professional stuff. Honestly, published writing is a massive head ache and I have been wanting to write something just for fun, and seeing this is a fan fiction which I love reading I have decided to write one of my own. If you notice I have written three other stories, let me save you the time and tell you they suck. That was long before I began my actual writing career and got somewhat good at it. I may not be an awesome writer, but I am hoping to put my own little twist on the final battle of the giant war where the story will progress from there. Primordials Vs. Olympians, the pairing will be PercyXReyna. Please read, review and Enjoy!
Anger coursed through my body. Power rippled through my sword. I was an arc of death and destruction. Monsters that crossed my path, didn't even live to cross blades with me. I have delivered the finishing blow to Clytius just moments ago. My hatred for the giant swells. I watched him stab his spear right into my loves heart. Annabeth Chase, daughter of Athena, lies dead on the battlefield. I could still feel the stab of pain in my heart. We made it through Tartarus for gods sake! Then she dies to a low giant like Clytius. My anger was clearly shown on the battlefield as I had already killed countless monsters. Clytius had of course died at the rage of Athena and I, honestly the giant didn't stand a chance once Athena witnessed the event. I was there only moments to late myself, something I will never be able to forgive myself for.
I scanned the battlefield seeking out my next prey. My eyes locked on Jason who was engaging in single combat with Porphyrion. Rage shook through my body. Where was Jupiter or Zeus! His son was standing toe to toe with his fathers enemy and he did nothing to help him. The thought of the Olympian council disgusted me at this moment, it seemed that once again the demigods were doing all the heavy lifting. This was ridiculous though and it was about to be put to an end. I charged towards Jason, no monster daring to cross my path. Jason was like a brother to me now. After Annabeth and I made it through Tartarus we made our peace with no further questions needing to be asked. We fought side by side at the doors of death. He saved my life and I saved his a numerous times since then. A bond between us has grown together, one that could only be forged by death and war.
When I made it to son of Jupiter he was on the ropes. The giant had managed to swat him out of the sky and was preparing to deliver and life taking blow. I quickly rolled behind the giant king praying to my father to join us in combat. I slashed at the giants calf and gold ichor squirted out intensely. The giant bellowed in pain as he whirled around me attempting to impale me. I thought I was dead for sure it was too fast. But sure enough a trident had intercepted the spear. The god of seas, my father now stood before me a smile on his face, "I have been waiting for many years to fight beside you my son. Let us kill this giant as equals!"
The battlefield ceased around us as Jason, Poseidon and I stood toe to toe with giant king. He was the only commander left, the Olympians and the seven had laid waste to the other giants. I shouted at the giant, "Your brother took someone very important to me. I have now killed over half your family, come to me giant, let us fight like gods! The winner will decide the fate of Olympus."
I had learned in Tartarus that if we could kill the giant king and all of his siblings Gaea would not be able to rise. She needs Porphyrion to rise. I was about to take the Queen and put the King in check mate in the same move. Many people were shocked at my words, Tartarus changed many things about me, down there it was kill or be killed. And I killed, and I killed, for her. They have taken her from now and for that they must pay.
The eldest son of Gaea charged at me with pure anger and hatred. I looked at my father and nodded. I still didn't see Jupiter, but no matter, my father and I were going to end this once and for all.
Jason knew what to do as soon as Poseidon stomped on the ground. He jumped for me and grabbed my hands lifting me into the air. The monsters were thrown to the ground. The giant king stumbled and my father now faced him in single combat while Jason and I levitated in the sky. I smiled at my brother, "You ready to bring the rain."
He smiled back, "Lets show the big three what happens when they work together!"
You see Greece is an Island. What always surrounds an Island. Obviously water. Jason called upon the storm and as the ground continue to shake at the wrath of Poseidon I drew water vapor from the storm, faster than the storm was forming. Jason concentrated trying to produce a bigger storm. I had raised the humidity level almost so high that it felt like we were in the sea. Porphryion clearly slowed down with so much pressure in the air. I willed the water from the ground as well. Jason was practically fueling me with power. I felt nearby springs erupt. Until a giant wave of water suspended in mid air. Poseidon turned and shielded the crowd of demi gods and gods while I unleashed the wrath of oceans upon the giant. I quickly boiled the water, to water that was so hot that most of it evaporated. The giant screamed in pain, then the water froze so cold it turned solid. But that wasn't my doing it was Poseidon's. Jason and I dropped to the ground in exhaustion. Zeus then finally showed up and launched the master bolt at the ice. The ice shattered into a million pieces. Unfortunately for us, the giant was still not dead but split in half. His legs were gone so he could no longer stand. He screamed in pain and ichor decorated the ground with cruelty. Jason and I walked over to the giant who was thrashing in pain. I jumped onto the giant and injected my sword into his stomach. Jason then brought down a lightning bolt striking the giant straight in the face. The giant laughed and screamed, "You think this is over young demigods! Kill me! I beg you, I just hope you realize this war is far from over. Don't get your hopes up for peace just yet."
Zeus then walked over to his bane and said, "Oh don't worry my old friend. This... Is over!"
Zeus took his master bolt and injected it straight into the face of Porphryion. The giant then disappeared into a golden dust. Our side went up with cheers and the rest of our forces crushed the monster army that once stood before us. Jason and I however just sat there on the battlefield. We were both far to tired to do anything else. Now that the adrenaline has subsided I realized my leg was pretty much broken. My ribs were mangled, my left arm was fractured at least. Jason seemed to be having about the same problems as me though, at about this time. We looked at each other and smiled though. After only a few minutes more cheers went up and we knew the battle, no the war had been won.
Sadness swept over me like a tidal wave. We had won but at what cost. Clarrise was dead, Annabeth was dead, the Stolls, had fallen in their fight against Gration with Hermes. Thaila was in a coma but that may or may not be temporary. Annabeth was dead, if only I had been faster, stronger, I could've saved her. I did so much to keep her alive through this war, Hades, I even went to Tartarus for her. Now she was dead. So many more of my friends were dead, as happy as many were that the final battle had been won, everyone was sad of the losses that they are only now getting to realize. We lost more leaders in this war than anything, Frank burned up with his stick in a fight with Leto, who knows how that worked out, but I am not about to go and ask. Leo had been squashed by several giants, it was just too much for him. Three of the eight were dead. It only left, Nico, Jason, Hazel, Piper, and me. After the dead had been gathered, we all stood in the center of the field, when Zeus zapped us all back to Olympus.
Time passes in a blur. Zeus explained to us that he had been captured at the beginning of the battle, knocked out by Porphryion and was going to be a sacrificed to resurrect Gaea, but he awoke when the Earth began to rumble. He also goes on and on about the bravery of the Gods and it made me sick.
Zeus boomed, "And finally, the five remaining heroes of the prophesy. Piper McLean, Daughter of Aphrodite, step forward."
Piper froze but Jason gently nudged her forward, giving her all the strength she needed to go out there and bow before the council. Aphroidte and Zeus locked eyes clearly having a mental discussion on what her reward would be. Finally Zeus says, "Your gift should you just to choose to accept is become immortal. Your part in the seven was crucial, Aphrodite and I have decided to say that you have earned this gift. You did your part and we now offer you the chance to serve on the Gods council. Do you accept?"
Piper looked at Jason questioningly, and he gave her a very reassuring smile. She then turned her eyes changing colors as she did so, "I graciously accept the councils offer lord Zeus!"
The council then said a quick ancient Greek prayer and Piper glowed for a short moment. Zeus boomed, "All hail the Goddess of Passion and Heritage."
People returned his cries and the room went silent once again. Of course another chair appeared in the room, but Piper remained by Jason's side for the moment. Lord Hades stood next, "Hazel, I will offer your gift first. I know you do not want immortality, as much as I would love to give it to you I have decided upon a better gift."
We all looked at Lord Hades curiously him and Zeus locked eyes for a moment before Zeus smiled and motioned him to continue. Lord Hades boomed, "Your out of your time Hazel, I offer you the gift that no one has been ever offered before. I offer you the ability to transfer yourself between Elysium and the mortal world. You will be able to do this, and if you choose you could forever stay in Elysium! But as long as you are mortal you could travel back and fourth. I know your mother misses you dearly. As does the son of Mars. Do you accept my offer daughter?"
Hazel looked at the council with tears in her eyes. I worried for my young friend, I had hoped she wouldn't take a dark path for the rest of her natural life, but not it seems she has no reason to even be sad. I envy her gift honestly, I wish I to could go see my friends and family in the afterlife. Hazel sobbed out, "I accept your offer with the up most appreciation!:
Hades came and hugged his daughter tightly. It was a good display of affection from the Lord of the Dead and I didn't think he had it in him! He then pulsed some power through Hazel and she glowed with darkness for a moment. When the lights died down she stood back in line with the rest of five heroes.
Hades remained standing as he announced loudly, "Nico Di Angelo! My oldest son, and only living son! Step forward."
Nico stepped forward with confidence. The boy was sixteen now and I was very proud of my little cousin, he took charge of the seven when Annabeth and I fell into Tartarus, even when Jason was to distraught to handle it, Nico pushed forward! Zeus and Hades locked eyes again before Zeus motioned him to continue, "Son. You did the House of Hades proud in this war. You deserve nothing less than Godhood. My first son, to ever receive such an honor. I am very proud of you my boy. Do you accept my offer?"
Nico held back tears that I could see in his eyes. He announced loudly and confidently, "I accept your offer father."
The council all said the same prayer and Nico glowed with power in the center of the room. Hades shouted with pride, "All hail the God of Ghost, Shadows, and Darkness!"
The crowd cheered loudly for the first son of Hades to ever be made into a God! A chair pushed the council down one where Nico could take his seat next to his father. But he remained by my side. Jupiter stood from his throne with a look of pride, "Jason Grace, son of Jupiter. My son, who fought gallantly with the house of Poseidon in the final battle with the giant king, even when I could not. For that not only does the council offer you Godhood but a place on this council. As the Patron of Juno and my own son you will fit right in with the Olympians on this council."
Jason beamed at Piper as his girlfriend and me as his best friend. Jason drew his sword and lightning struck it his body pulsed with power, "I accept your offer Lord Zeus."
I rolled my eyes as my friend was clearly trying to upstage Zeus in the theatrics. I held back my laughter apparently as did the eldest Olympian Gods. Poseidon elbowed Hades and said loud enough for everyone to hear, "That boys a chip off the old block!"
Both gods busted out into laughter as Jason blushed and Zeus glared at his brothers. They both held their hands in surrender and began the ancient Greek chant. Jason stood proud as energy powered him. He then stood in God form as a chair on the council was added on the end by Dionysus. Instead of Jason going to his throne though he announced, "I will stand with my friends until the reward ceremony if that pleases the council."
I beamed at my friend with pride. Zeus gave Jason and nod and the whole room began to shake as Poseidon stood up. Before he could say anything I said, "Father before the council decides to give any further rewards, which I must assume will be mine considering I am the only one left I must ask a favor of Lord Hades before we do anything further."
Hades looked at me with a sad expression, "I cannot bring anyone back from the dead Perseus you know that."
I grinned sadly, "That is not what I ask of you Lord Hades. I have a challenge."
I took a piece off my armor and through it on the ground. The whole room gasped. I first turned to Nico and said, "Make sure I make it Elysium after all did, I beg you brother."
Before he could say anything I said, "I challenge Lord Hades to a fight in single combat to the death."
The whole council had looks of horror on their face. Lord Hades looked like he had been kicked in the soft spot. He walked over to gauntlet and before he picked it up Poseidon boomed, "Don't you dare Hades. I will have war with you if you do this. Perseus is just grieving. I beg you not to accept the challenge. Think of everything he has done for you and the House of Hades! Think of everything he has done for your family."
Hades eyes widened and realized Poseidon was right. Hades kicked the gauntlet back to me, "I cannot do it Perseus I am sorry."
My eyes widened, "You disgrace the council with your cowardice."
Many gave me disapproving looks. My friends in the crowd attempted to approach me, but I hit the ground with a small earthquake not allowing anyone to advance towards me. I couldn't handle living without Annabeth. I had decided that the second the council meeting started. I then picked up my gauntlet and through it to the person I knew wouldn't refuse my challenge, "I challenge Lord Zeus in single combat to the death. Fight or die."
Lord Zeus looked at Poseidon sadly before back at me, "I cannot do it Perseus. You have done to much for me. To much for Olympus. I should be rewarding you beyond your wildest dreams, I cannot kill you nephew. I am terribly sorry."
I looked at my gauntlet I shock. No one would do it. No one would kill me. I can't kill myself, that wouldn't be right. It wouldn't be fair. It wasn't fair to do any of this. The council just watched me clearly wary of the next move. I fell to my knees in a depression. Jason and Nico tried to approach me, but I slammed my fist into the ground causing the room to shake with fury. I looked at Nico, "You are one of my best friends, brother I beg you to kill me."
Nico looked at me tears coming out of his eyes, "I can't Perce. I know you lost Annabeth. I know you lost your friends your family. But you can't just give up like this Percy, this isn't the person I looked up to. Your just grieving."
Some of my Roman friends who had been standing in the back looked at me, their leader sadly. My Greek friends had tears in their eyes. The person to comfort me next was Athena who came down and hugged me tightly, while tears spurred out of my eyes. The whole council was shocked by Athena's move. Then the real Athena came back and took a step back and slapped me. I fell to the ground and then gave Athena a small look of pain. She whispered, "How dare you. She died loving you Perseus Jackson. She died fighting for Olympus. She died fighting for your future with her together. She fought for your future. Don't your dare disgrace her like this."
Tears were coming down Athena's eyes as well. My eyes widened and I began to apologize but she held up her hand, "Listen to your father hear out his offer, deny it, ask for something else. You must live on Perseus for her."
She walked back to her throne and I stood up. Every mortal, and immortal pair of eyes were on me. I looked at the ground sadly, "Father if you still feel me worthy I would like to hear your offer."
Poseidon gave me a sad smile, "Percy for you my son. I offer something that I know you will refuse. So it is not that I don't find you worthy, but I won't waste your time with offering you Godhood. As much as I want nothing more than for you to fight by my side throughout the ages I know you will not take it. So son for the first time, I say ask your gift. Name your price. You are to be rewarded and the council certainly agrees with that."
They gave me a moment to think on it. I knew what I wanted though and I couldn't have it. I begrudgingly said, "I wish for two apples from the Garden of Hespredies. Should I ever find someone again who I wish to spend eternity with, or by someway the fates do me a favor, I would like to have the option to become immortal one day perhaps. I want access to the sky and underworld, should I ever wish to fly the sky or just come for a training visit in the underworld. I wished to not be struck down by my uncles. With the permission of Praetor Reyna, and Lupa I wish to return to the legion. If I return to Camp Half Blood all I will see is the memories I had with her. If I am to move on I can't do it with my Greek Friends. Finally I wish for their to be a city built for Greek and Roman demigods retired. Much like New Rome, but for both cultures. One that will stand for thousands of years. I don't ask for much. Not in comparison to how much I have lost. It just seems like no reward could be appeasing to me any longer."
The council had a series of nods and no one questioned my request. Lord Zeus said, "Olympus will forever be in your debt my nephew. Your request will be put into affect immediately."
Hera, Zeus, and Hades came towards me. Hera came with a bag and offered it to me with a smile. We were on better terms once I made it out of Tartarus. She may still not be my favorite person, but after I seen how much she did for Jason and I in the end I forgave her. Zeus and Hades gave me their blessings to not only enter their domain but to use it as well. I could feel the power of the dead and the sky roll through my body. Zeus looked towards Hephaestus, "I request you and Athena begin to build this city in Kansas somewhere. Preferably in the middle of no where. With powerful barriers that every god on the council will bless. Now for the real party on Olympus. We are now in a time of peace and prosperity let us all start it off with a night we won't forget!"
(A/N) Percy was grieving with depression obviously. I know he seemed a little OOC, but he has been through Tartarus, literally, and he lost Annabeth. It will not take long for him to take comfort in Reyna, it will however take long to develop that into a relationship! This is only the beginning so tell me what ya think! Please Enjoy and Review!