Disclaimer: I do not own Percy Jackson
LAST TIME:
"I'm not talking about what you're doing right now, though it is immensely appreciated." Artemis said as the two grew more and more confused as Artemis just glanced between the two as she finally gave up and sighed.
"Zoë, your oath has been broken, I felt it as soon as I woke up." Artemis said as Zoë's eyes went wide as did Percy's, they had forgotten about the oath.
"M-Milady…"
"Hush right now, I am not angry about it. Zoë… you are pregnant. That is what I'm angry at you two for." Artemis said as Percy and Zoë felt their hearts stop as Zoë slowly reached down to her belly as gently as she could as Percy seemed to short circuit, he stood like a statue that was about to collapse.
"So I was correct! Congratulations to you two!" Aesculapius said happily and clapped his hands as the two stood stunned.
NOW:
PERCY POV:
"It's time to wake up Percy." A soft voice slowly stirred my consciousness from my deep slumber as I inwardly groaned.
"Mmmm… 5 more minutes." I complained as I shuffled in the most comfy trap known to man aka a bed.
"Come on, you little sleepy head."
I just groaned in protest as I just stayed put in the incredibly comfy bed. The women chuckled a little as I slowly recognized the voice as Chaos. I just laid there in silence as I waited for her to tell me to get up with a firmer tone like she alway did but she never did. Just then I heard some rustling and then a hand suddenly touched my head and slowly ran through my hair as my eyes slowly opened in confusion.
"You need to wake up Percy, we have a lot to talk about." She said this time in a shaky voice as I felt the hand petting my hair trembling, like it was afraid I would break at the slightest touch. My eyes slowly widened as my heart began to beat rapidly in my chest, slowly I rolled towards mom's voice.
As I did my emotions swelled as I turned and then I saw my mother for the first time. Her eyes were filled with countless emotions as tears threatened to break free from them, her galaxy-like iris swirled like endless pools of darkness. Her attire was simple, just a plain white shirt and black pants. Her obsidian black hair was also up in a tight bun and she looked like she hadn't slept in a few days as small dark bags hung under her eyes. But it did nothing to take away from her stunning looks, but all I could see was the similarities between the two of us.
The small details I found while looking at myself in the mirror that existed on her face as well. I had never seen her once in my life. But with one glance I knew… I knew she was my mother. I felt a connection like I had never felt with anyone besides Sally, my whole being knew in one instant that she was Chaos, my mother. My heart was a mess as my lips trembled as she gave me a soft quivering smile and a small nod.
"M-Mom…"
I barely managed to get the words out of my mouth as tears streamed down my face as I shot up from the bed and wrapped my arms around her in a tight hug. My whole body trembled as did hers as she hugged me back instantly. The only sound in the room was our sniffles and soft cries as we wept in each other's embrace. No words were needed for us as we just enjoyed each other's presence. We just sat there in silence for several minutes until my mind finally caught up with me.
"B-But how?" I asked as I asked as she ran her hand through my hair.
"You passed out because of the news about Zoë, we will talk about that later, but I used some power to hijack your Soul projection power with the Fates approval. I basically transported your soul all the way to me, but I can only do it this once." She said in a quivering voice as I felt my body freeze, right Zoë. I can't believe I fainted from the news! I was going to be a dad!
I felt butterflies stir in my stomach like a storm as Chaos suddenly chuckled and slowly ended the hug as she pushed me back and looked me up. Her gaze was filled with motherly love and passion as she didn't seem to miss one detail I had. Her eyes slightly red and puffy now form the crying, mine were probably the same.
"You have grown into such a fine young man, I am sorry I couldn't be there for you. Circumstances kept me from doing so, I am such a terrible mother." Chaos said with tears starting to flow from her eyes once more as I shook my head.
"You aren't! You talk to me everyday with the mental messages, I know you watch me everyday. You might not have been there physically but you were for me emotionally! You taught me just as much as Sally did and there just as much as she was, a terrible mother would never do such a thing." I said with tears on my face but a large smile on my face as her face transformed in a crying mess as she cupped her mouth.
Again she shared a crying hug for several minutes as we both slowly pulled away as we wiped away the tears once again. As to how I was able to cry in my soul form and she was able to interact with me I had no clue. But feeling her warm hugs and cascading emotions was more than enough to make up for that many years that I had never seen her for.
"If you are curious about your child it was the love goddesses doing. When she… participated with you and Zoë she used fertility magic on Zoë after seeing your love for one another." Chaos said as she pulled away. As my emotions stabilized I felt my anger towards the love goddess grow. Zoë and I weren't prepared for this, we still had to travel across the united states for gods sakes. I couldn't just let a pregnant Zoë make such a trip! I don't care if she wasn't even a few weeks along, I wouldn't allow it!
"That damn love goddess." I said through gritted teeth as mom just gave me a small sad smile.
"While your anger is understandable please don't let your anger for the goddess boil over into the child that sprouted your two's love and from her mischief." She said with a firm tone as I shook my head.
"I would never do such a thing! I know better than that, though they are a surprise it doesn't mean I will treat them any different. Both my moms taught me better than that." I said with an equally firm tone as Chaos looked into my eyes, seeing my resolution as she smiled.
"Good… also to faint at the news is a bit… silly." Chaos said as I felt a blush rush down from my cheeks to my neck as she just gave me a small grin that looked identical to my own.
"I-I was surprised! Regardless, even though I am happier than Apollo on a sunny day to finally see you. I feel that me being here is more than just a simple talk. Especially if the fates limited you to one chance." I said as mom's face fell to one of contemplation and sadness as she gave a soft sigh.
"You are too smart for your own good sometimes, always getting right to the point *sigh*. There are some people I wish for you to meet." She said slowly standing up as I did the same. As I did I suddenly floated off the ground as I steadied myself out, right I was in my soul form. Seeing my wobble, Chaos smiled as she quickly led me out of the simple room.
"Also I'm curious, how are you able to touch me? Let alone see me?" I suddenly asked as as Mom just chuckled and glanced at me as her iris swirled like deep pools.
"I am the creator Percy, I can do more than simply interact with souls. But if you must know it is my eyes. In the future you will also unlock such a power. I call them the eyes of creation, it allows me to see through any barrier or veil and even extract details and knowledge about the subject. It is very convenient. As for touching you, that is simple good stuff." She said with a smile as my eyes widened a bit. That sounded like a super convenient power that I must add to my arsenal.
"So who are we meeting?"
"Your very excited siblings." She said as she opened a door revealing a living room that had several people scattered about it as everyone soon turned our way. Instantly their eyes lit up like lanterns as smiles graced their faces.
"It worked?" Asked a female that looked decked out in black clothes that spun like a nebula, her hair seemingly darker than even me and mom and her looks like that of mode. But her eyes shone like quasars of light. But a bright smile graced her lips as she stood up quickly and walked over to us.
"Uhhh… hello." I said as the women didn't pause for a second and wrapped me up in a hug as my confusion grew as I tried to figure out who she was. She gave a long hug as Mom just smiled as I gave a light hug to the stranger.
"Nyx you are gonna suffocate him." Said a man's voice as a middle aged man that looked very similar to Nyx who wore a gray and black suit that seemed woven from darkness itself. But whose eyes were like seas of darkness as well walked over.
"Erebus he is in his soul form he doesn't need to breathe." She said but unwillingly let me go as the 9 foot tall Erebus closed in on me and patted my shoulder as a wide grin covered his face.
"You're a bit shorter in person." He said as Nyx rolled her eyes as I coughed a bit.
"M-Master." I said as I finally put a voice to the face as he shook his head.
"I am not your master here, please call me brother." He said with a smile as he wrapped me up in a bear hug. If I was in a physical form I'm sure I would have been crushed in an instant.
"Father enough." Said a cheerful and giddy voice as Erebrus sighed and turned to his daughter Hemera. She was dressed in a simple sundress that had the very image of a sun woven into it. It was like she was wearing the sun itself, her eyes and smile were so bright that it would put Apollo to shame in an instant.
"Mas… Sister Hemera." I said with a smile as she greeted me back with one as she quickly gave me a hug. Soon one by one each of the nine greeted me with a hug and a name as I recognized them from my time talking with mom remotely. In total we had Hypnos, Nyx, Oranous, Chronos, Pontus, Eros, Erebus, Aether, and Hemera.
Chronos appeared to be in the same form I saw him many years ago when he delivered my christmas gift. Eros was in surprisingly plain clothes, just a simple violet shirt and black pants and he wore sunglasses as well. He seemed to be the most playful of the bunch as he quickly commented on my child with Zoë but was quickly hit by mother. Next was Hypnos who was wearing a nightgown with a sleeping hat. He appeared to be trying his hardest to stay awake as he gave a soft smile with his sleepy gray eyes.
Oranous was a 9 foot tall man in a fancy sky blue suit and had a very boisterous laugh to him. He has had eyes that shined like the stars and a forever grin on his face. Pontus was dressed up in Hawaiian clothes with a large straw hat and had surprisingly blue skin. But he was very relaxed for the most part. Finally Aether or the airhead of the bunch, he was wearing a very nice fitted button up shirt and pants, like he was about to go to a desk job. But had a very forgetful sense to him.
Lastly was Order himself as I met my adoptive father for the first time, he wore a simple white suit and had a very nice and neat trimmed beard and white hair as well. We shared a hug longer than the others as I teared up a bit getting a hug from my father. We even chatted a bit, though the topic of Zoë was once again brought up. I promised I would do the best I could for the child as he happily smiled. But then got smacked by mom as well after our time was up. After introductions were done I stared at the 9 and gave a quick count in my head as I grew confused.
"Aren't there like… 20 of you?" I said, doing a quick count in my head and nodding as they all glanced around at each other.
"Yes there is but many of their domain bodies are on earth at the moment and couldn't send a copy of themselves in time." Chaos said as I grew confused.
"Domain body?" I asked as Chaos gave a sigh.
"A domain body is the personification of our domain, like the sky for Oranous or night and day for Erebus and Hemera. You can think of them as permanent fixtures in reality in which we can draw out power and that our domains have control over." Order said as the other nodded as I did the same.
It made more sense the more I thought about it. Two primordials I knew of even had powers over concepts like hope and misery. I wondered if normal gods and even Olympians drew power from a domain body and such? Wait, does that mean a domain body was connected to the rivers of power? Or was the domain body just another term for the rivers of power? Wait hold up Percy, focus for a second, they are all looking at you funny.
"I wouldn't put too much thought into it, son. For now just know that we are happy to see you." Order said as I nodded and smiled.
"I'm happy to see you all as well. It is nice to put faces to the voices finally. Although I expected you to be taller." I said with a smile as Order rolled his eyes as several primordials that stood at 9 feet tall laughed at the 6 foot tall Order.
"Well this form is only this big for the sake of convenience. Once you have your own immortal form that towers over 40 feet tall you will understand." He commented as my eyes went wide, I would be that tall one day? That sounds kinda awesome, kinda made me want to go to all Godzilla on New York a little.
"So… may I ask why I am here? From what mom said it sounded like it was no easy feat to get me here." I said as everyone seemed to frown a little as all eyes turned to Mom as she sighed a little.
"P-Percy… we don't have much time left."
"What do you mean?" I asked as my mouth got a little dry as Mom took a deep breath and steeled her nerves.
"I mean we won't be alive here soon. We only have a few months left before someone of great evil comes to us and kills us. Even with my powers and Order and even every primordial we do not have more than a 20% chance of survival." She said as her voice sounded like it was going to break through the whole time she spoke as my eyes went wide.
"B-But…" However I couldn't find the words to say as I saw the reluctance in her and everyone's eyes as my vision darted across the room. My stomach hit the floor and I felt a wave of emotions surge inside me as father reached out and steadied me and sat me down in a chair.
"We know it's a lot to take in all at once. But we needed to let you know." Order said as I looked up at him as he seemed even more pale than a second ago.
"But you're the primordials, all powerful beings that control the cosmos. Y-You just can up and die! M-Mom what about your powers!?" I yelled as Mom met my eyes as tears started to leak from hers.
"My strength depleted itself when I gave birth to you Percy, I am only as strong as a regular Primordial right now. But even then my power is not enough to stop the man coming to kill us, even with your father at full power it is still not enough." She said as my heart seemed to drop into my gut.
"S-So it's my fault you all will die?" I asked as Mom stood up knocking her chair over.
"NO! IT IS NOT!" She yelled as she reached over and grabbed my shoulders as tears started to stream down my face.
"I gave birth by my own choice, even if I had known that this all would have happened I would still have given birth to you. You are the light of my life Percy, everyday I watched you grow up. Everyday I watched you struggle or succeed in life, though I was not there physically I was with you every step of the way. Same with your siblings, well most of them anyways. I wouldn't do anything to change what I've done, without you, our last years alive would have been meaningless." She said with a smile on her face as her tears didn't let up.
Everyone else in the room nodded as the mood in the room grew sensitive. All I could do was look around and see the resolve in my siblings eyes as well as tears that dripped down some of their faces. It seems they all had long come to accept their fate that had been born from my existence.
"Not everyone shares the same sentiment as us though, that is why only so many of us are here. Damn cowards." Erebus suddenly said as the others clicked their tongues or showed sad faces.
"Don't talk about your siblings like that, some have their reasons, others did not help at my own request." Mom said as Erebus just looked away with an angry face.
"Isn't there anything you can do? Can't you run?" I asked her as she shook her head.
"If we run, the man aiming at our lives, will turn towards Earth with only you in mind. He will use you against us to get what he wants. Our only choice is to fight and kill him, if we can't kill him, his next destination is Earth for you and your siblings. If our deaths are certain we will severely injure him as best we can, giving you the best chances when he comes for you and the others." She said with a sad face as my tears continued.
"W-Why does this guy even want to kill you?" I asked as mom shook her head a little.
"I am not fully sure, we have always had bad relations with him. His past is full of violence and murder, his actions like a plague as he went across the universe. He even once tried to have his way with me against my will and even Nyx. I took away his power for teleportation back then and cast him to the very blackhole he emerged from. But his origins are not clear, wherever I try to peer into his past I get nothing but darkness. His name… is Abyss." Mom said his name with venom.
But as I heard the name a shiver went down my spine and the very essence of my being seemed revolted by the name. Even in my soul form my being shook as the name entered my mind. At the same time my soul burned with fury as I etched the name in my mind. All my sadness, rage, and other negative emotions that built up from today focusing on the name. As it did my eyes filled with anger and I gritted my teeth together.
"Abyss…" I whispered Chaos and Order exchanged a glance nodded at one another.
"Also there is one last thing you must know if we do die. It has already decided to have you inherit all of our domains." Order said as my eyes went extremely wide as my mouth gaped as everyone laughed a little at my reaction.
"But… why?"
"Because it is part of what Abyss desires. His strive for power is beyond anything we have ever seen, even Zeus pales for his thirst for it. With all of our domains he would become a true ruler of this universe, he would bring true terror and decimation to this universe. But if we do fail and die, then you shall be the inheritor of them." Nyx added on as everyone nodded.
"But to gain power such as our one must pass a trial. Be it of whits, understanding, power, or simply drive. Domains are not simple things to wield and use, especially those of primordial level." Pontus added on.
"What about the others?" I asked as they all looked at mom as she nodded.
"Some have agreed to set up trials for you, others… are unwilling. If the worst is to come then you may be looking at a fight on your hands. To face Abyss you will need our domain powers, I am not sure as of how many but you will need them."
"That's… okay." I simply couldn't find the words to say towards all the information as my brain seemed to overload.
"Chaos our time is drawing near." Father suddenly said as I glanced down to find my soul slowly growing more corporeal as Mom's face dropped instantly.
"Damn those three, can't they give us more time?" She cursed as everyone frowned.
"Those three?" I asked as she shook her head.
"The fates, the ones who tell density. If you stay longer the future grows unpredictable." She said with a sigh as fear began to grow in my heart.
"W-Will I ever see you again?" I asked her quickly and she gave me the saddest smile I have ever seen someone give.
"I… do not know. I pray on my own existence that we do meet again. Next time in person as well." She said as her hands reached up and cupped my face as she stared right into my eyes as she seemed to be noting down every detail as my soul became more and more translucent.
"M-Mom… dad… Everyone… I love you all." I said as tears streamed down my face as sobs began to wreck my body.
"I love you as well sweety." She said as she leaned forward and planted a kiss on my forehead, everyone just wearing sad smiles just like mom.
"I-I…" But no words left my mouth as mom shushed me.
"No go and wake up. You have been sleeping for too long and Zoë is beginning to get worried. Also congratulations to you and Zoë. We were all very pleased to find out another is joining the family, although a bit soon, we hope you raise them well." She tried to lighten the mood with the small side conversation and a small grin on her face. She then plante another kiss on my forehead as I finally began to feel my consciousness wane.
"Wait one last thing!" Eros suddenly said as everyone turned to him as he suddenly stopped in place and gave a cough as if he was suddenly embarrassed.
"Keep an eye on your little hearth goddess, she will probably be a bit more… friendlier from now on." He said choosing his words carefully as mom's eyes lit up with mild anger as Eros shied away from her gaze.
"Don't listen to him, just be yourself Percy and don't think your destiny is set in stone. If those fates ever confront you just know Destiny does not make you, you make destiny." She said one more smile as my consciousness finally faded back to black.
LINEBREAK:
LOCATION: wolf house
THIRD PERSON POV:
"Percy, I said I am fine. You don't have to leave me here." Zoë complained as the duo and their prisoner walked towards the wolf house as Percy shook his head.
After waking up from his dream with his mother Percy didn't tell anyone what he experienced or what happened. Though Zoë noticed his emotions all over the place he just told her he spoke with his Chaos about something important and that he would tell her when the quest was over. Accepting the answer for now she agreed, but then he quickly aimed their party towards the wolf house after making a quick IM message to Sally. Said mother was both happy and worried about the news and was now quickly making her way to California.
"I already contacted Sally. She is coming here to get you, there is no way in Tartarus that I am letting you make a trip across the USA while pregnant." He said with a firm tone as Zoë just sighed and rolled her eyes but her small smile on the edge of her lips betrayed herself.
"While I appreciate the concern, I will be fine. I have been through worse." Zoë said in a soft tone as Percy suddenly stopped and turned to her as she blinked in surprise at his firm eyes.
"I will not risk you or our child on this mission, if something were to happen to you two I would not be able to live with myself. It is safer to leave you here and have mom come and pick you up and drive you back. I will meet up with you and her when I arrive in New York, besides someone needs to lead the Roman demigods on their wild goose chase for our… prisoner." Percy motioned to Aesculapius who raised up his bound hands.
"He is right by the way, this is a dangerous quest." Aesculapius added in as Percy smiled, but Zoë gave a soft sigh and glanced between the two.
"I'm not suddenly made of glass, you know." She said with a small huff as Aesculapius shook his head.
"Of course not lady Zoë, but do know your body is now carrying another. There are many stages of pregnancy, especially for demigod children." He added as both Percy and Zoë looked at him as he raised an eyebrow.
"What?" He asked them as the two shared a look.
"Are there any major differences between mortal and demigod pregnancies, or demititan pregnancies in my case?" Zoë suddenly asked as the god seemed to think for a bit.
"Not many… I can't say for sure, I haven't witnessed enough to know, especially for a demititans." He said as both Percy and Zoë got a worried look on their faces as the god just smiled.
"But if you are willing, once everything smooths over with my… unfortunate kidnapping. I am more than willing to be your doctor for anything you might need checkup wise. I am even willing to be your family doctor as well if you so wish!" He said proudly as both Zoë and Percy got awkward looks on their faces.
"Why?" Percy asked as the god just smiled.
"About 70% is my own interest and 30% is because you two are decent people. Even though you did kidnap me, it is for a good reason. You just ran into unfortunate circumstances is all." He said as the two just shared a look.
"Well you are the god of medicine… I wouldn't be against it." Said Zoë as the god just smiled.
"Also do expect… unusual appendages." He added as both their faces paled.
"W-What?" Zoë asked as she held her belly as Aesculapius quickly shook his head.
"N-Nothing bad I assure you! It just isn't unheard of for gods to give birth to beings that are not human. A mix of demigod and demititan blood is not unheard of when you are talking about full blooded gods and titans. But if you throw halves into the mix, especially nymphs and humans. There is a higher chance of unusual appendages or just transformations they can do. None to worry though! I will be able to let you know if anything out of the ordinary is happening." He said with a proud smile as the two seemed shaken by his words.
"Oh my oh my, what an interesting Trio. Such an interesting conversation as well." A new voice said, derailing the panic that was building in the two new parents. Thankfully Percy instantly recognized the voice as the woman he had been waiting for.
"Goddess Lupa, just in time…" Percy and everyone turned but froze at the site before them, instead of a large wolf, Lupa appeared in front of them in her human form with her Roman attire and fluffy chocolate red ears and tail in full display. Her regal face was full of interest at the sight of them as her big ears twitched a little and her tail swung back and forth playfully.
"What?" She asked tilting her head to the side a little as Zoë and Percy held their lips as the goddess acted just like a curious puppy.
"Eh hem nothing nothing. Milady, if you heard us I assume you know the reason we are back here?" Percy asked as she simply nodded.
"I do, but I cannot house a huntress under Jupiter's rules right now. Even if she is… pregnant. I am sorry but I can't take her in while she waits for you mother." She said with a slight hint of sorrow but otherwise firm tone.
"I thought you would say that!" Percy said with a smirk as Lupa gave a curious look.
"You wouldn't be housing her, your wolves would. They are simply a trained back of animals that live around here, while they do correspond to your wishes sometimes. This does not mean they are part of the wolf house." He said as Lupa gave him a stare for a few seconds until a small smile graced her lips.
"This is very true, a clever workaround. I have a feeling that is all your quest has been as of late, a small and clever workaround Jupiter's rules. But to do such a thing you will need to talk with the Alpha of the pack and discuss it with him. In the meantime… Aesculapius may I ask how you were captured?" Lupa said with a raised eyebrow as the god shrugged.
"A frying pan, a very strong huntress, and magical rope." He said as Zoë blushed a bit as Lupa seemed to barely hold in a laugh as he covered her mouth and coughed a little.
"Wait, aren't you supposed to be helping Aesculapius escape?" Zoë asked as Lupa glanced at the god and shrugged.
"I feel that you will not hurt him too much, he is fine in your captivity as for the time being. Besides, it is a good learning experience for him, what kinda god gets kidnapped this easily?" She said as the god himself gaped at her ruthless comment.
"Besides, Vesta has already gotten my cooperation for your quest. Once it is finished though, do release him if you would be so kind." She said offhandedly as Zoë and Percy just nodded.
"So this Alpha you spoke of, where is he?" Percy asked as Lupa motioned her head towards the woods to her right as everyone turned in the direction to see wolves laying about comfortably. But as they did look over every single one of the wolves looked at them as their eyes twinkled in curiosity.
"We wish to speak with your Alpha." Zoë suddenly said as the wolves glanced at one another and started to give small huffs and yips as if talking as Percy raised an eyebrow.
"You can speak to wolves?" He asked as Zoë gave him a deadpanned look.
"Really?"
"W-What?"
"Yes I can, you idiot."
"H-Hey! I've only seen you communicate with the hunters wolves, I just thought they were trained really well."
"Well… you're not wrong it was like that in the past, but ever since I got my tattoo it seemed to develop more. It seems whatever I say that is directed towards them is translated into their language regardless of if they are the hunt's or wild ones. Besides, you can talk to fish so hush!"
"Tattoo?" Asked a voice as a new voice joined the others as everyone turned to see Vesta standing besides Lupa. A look of curiosity on her face as Zoë just shook her head, but then Percy suddenly remembered the words Eros said. But he shoved the thought aside as his eyes left the ember ones of the hearth goddess.
"It's nothing." Zoë said as Vesta just nodded as a large gray wolf with scars all over its body and who appeared to be blind in one eye began to come over to the duo. The beast was about the size of a small pickup truck and was packed full of muscles, its gaze was like a knife as it tried to pierce through you.
"Huff." The Alpha came to a stop in front of Percy and Zoë as it stared at the two.
"Hello, we are pleased to make your acquaintance."
"Huff huff." (Hurry up, I don't have all day.)
"Yes yes, we are looking to have me stay with your pack for a short time. Maybe two weeks at most."
"Also to have you protect her for the duration of her stay from anyone, be it demigods or beasts. We are willing to offer you compensation of course." Percy added on as Zoë glanced at Percy as the Alpha looked at him as well.
"Grrr." (Even with compensation I will not do it. I have my own pack to worry about, also to take care of another man's pregnant women is ridiculous. What kind of Alpha do you take me for!)
"Sir please."
"Bark!" (Enough! I already said NO! No leave!)
"Percy, he won't help us." Zoë said with a sigh as Percy's face frowned as he stared right into the good eye of the giant wolf in front of him.
"Listen to me you big fluff ball, you will help us. You WILL protect Zoë. This is no longer a request but a command." Percy said as Zoë was about to yell at him but stopped as the aura of the two began to flare around one another.
"GRRR!" (You fool! You wish to command me!? Then prove yourself!)
Zoë didn't need to translate this to Percy for him to get the message from the Alpha. The giant world bared his teeth at Percy as the air grew tense between the two. Percy didn't move from his spot as he motioned for Zoë to back up, but she didn't move for a bit as she glared at her lover and the beast. Her own feelings yet again were pushed aside by Percy and his stubbornness and caringness for her. Though she knew he was doing this all for her, it made her feel almost useless.
"Zoë, step back. They have made up their minds." Vesta suddenly said with a reluctant sigh as all the gods nodded. Zoë just angrily huffed but then pulled both her daggers from her back and shoved them into Percy's hands as he blinked at her in confusion.
"Use these, crimson sky leaves wounds that do not heal easily. Also…" Zoë just reached up and flicked him as hard as she could on the forehead as his head snapped back a little as a wince of pain showed on his face. He just rubbed his head as Percy blinked in confusion, with a slightly angry huff Zoë finally walked away.
"Grrr." (It seems you do not know how to lead your pack yet. Reckless and hardhead you are, this will only lead to your own demise.)
With the small growl from the world Percy turned back towards him as Percy gnashed his teeth together. Though he didn't know what the beast said he got the gist of the message. Just then the daggers in his hand glowed with silver light, in the next second both his hands and forearms were covered with while leather gauntlets. This was one of the forms that Percy had managed to add to Zoë's daggers since her powers focused on strength. Each gauntlet had metal plates over the fingers that appeared to be that of a Lion roaring outwards.
"Shut up, I just have a LOT going on in my life. Sure I will make mistakes but these are mine to make. Do not lecture me, you animal." Percy said as all the negative emotions he buried after talking with his mom seemed to spring a leak. His aura took a deep black luster to is as the wolf growled at him and bared his teeth even more and got into attack position.
"Come!" Percy yelled as the two lunged at one another.
The giant wolf was fast, much faster than Percy thought. Its massive paw flew down towards Percy. Percy himself clenched his fists as hard as he could as black lighting suddenly sparked all over his body as his fist shot forward and met the paw. But as their strikes met an explosion of air erupted from their contact point but neither of them moved. Both Lupa and Aesculapius eyes went wide as Percy's strength matched the giant beasts in front of him.
"Is this all you got, old man?" Percy said as black lightning began to ripple across his body again, as if driving his muscles much even harder than normal, he pushed back against the wolf . But the beast was smart, he retreated back and then lunged again this time with his mouth wide open. But then a fist covered in black lighting smashed into his snout driving him backwards as Percy began his assault.
Throwing a right hook at the wolf it managed to dodge it by a hair's width but then Percy's body twisted and his foot shot up and slammed into the beast's neck. Black lighting flying everywhere as the beast let out a roar of pain as anger filled its eyes. It used its agility to its advantage to keep Percy a distance away as it started to use hit and run tactics. Each of its strikes tearing apart the ground or trees that go in its way as Percy either dodge them or met them with his own strike. But each time he tried to strike back the wolf jumped back out of his reach or Percy's fists missed by mere inches.
Just then Percy's legs sparked with more lighting as he suddenly shot forward at incredible speed. This was one of the ways Percy had learned to use his chaos lighting, to control his nerves to react faster and his muscles to move faster and stronger. He called it his lighting buff, but he could only use it so long before his muscles gave out. Since he was on the clock he needed to end this fast.
Dashing forward the wolf tried to strike towards him, but in one swift movement Percy's legs once again moved like the wind. One leg slammed into the side of the paw striking towards effectively parrying the strike. Seeing and opening the Alpha bit towards me but then his other leg came up as well and kicked the lower jaw. With a sicking boom and cracking sound the beast's whole head shook and Percy did a full twirl and landed on the ground. Blood and bits of a broken tooth fell from the beast's mouth, but Percy didn't let up for a second.
In a flash of movement Percy jumped and reared back a large hit as the wolf only had time to look up before a black lightning clad fist landed right on the nose of the massive beast. The tender flesh and bones were crushed under the anger filled fist of Percy as the beast crumpled to the ground and rolled a few times. Percy just silently landed and waited
"ROOOAAARR!"
Blood gushed from the wolves nose as he let out a large roar as he steadied himself slowly as it panted in pain. Percy just slowly got into a stance as the chaos lighting began to build on his fists as he just waited. His eyes filled with anger and his face showing traces of it as well, as he waited the wolf just backed up and then began to run towards him at full speed. With the wolf charging at him Percy still stood his ground as his eyes narrowed.
With one giant leap the Alph bared its bloody fangs and both claws ready to tear Percy apart. Time seemed to slow down as the massive beast sailed through the air towards him, the maw that was big enough to fit his entire upper body was wide open. In an instant Percy's hands shot forward and grabbed the largest tooth on the top and bottom of the wolf's mouth.
"AAAAAHHH!" Percy let out a roar as his muscles bulged as he fought the biting force of the beast as his feet slid across the ground as his body was forced back. Lighting danced all over the wolves faces causing steam and charred marks to appear. But the beast kept pushing him back until the two slammed into a tree breaking it in half. This caused Percy to lose his footing and fall to his back as he still held the mouth wide open. The beast now stood overtop of Percy as he tried to continue to eat him but Percy was to strong.
"Percy!" Zoë yelled and tried to step forward but a hand shot out and held her in place as she turned to see Vesta holding her shoulder.
"Not yet." Vesta said with a flat face. But Zoë could see something deep inside the goddess's eyes as worry filled her cinder like irises. Seeing this Zoë was slightly surprised, but nodded as she turned back just in time to see Percy let out another roar.
"Fuck you!" Percy roared as more and more black lighting gathered until suddenly Percy pushed back and then let go of one tooth as the mouth of the wolf slammed down on hand still in its mouth. Wincing a bit Percy didn't pause as he began to slam his fist into the wolves face. He had an iron grip on the tooth and refused to let go as dozens of lightning filled punches rained down on the wolves face.
It tried to shake Percy off but Percy used his legs to wrap around the wolves neck and then freed his one arm and then used them to wrap around the wolves mouth effectively shutting it closed. Like a killer koala Percy's legs and arms held tight to the wolf's face as he began to tighten his grip as much as he could. The wolf tried to slam Percy off but his grip was too strong as he stayed locked into the wolf. Using the pressure to cut off blood flow to the wolf's brain soon the beast began to slow until finally it collapsed to the ground.
"Not the best idea but still worked nonetheless." Percy said as he unwrapped himself from the head of the wolf. He then put a foot on its face as he readied himself once again, quickly the wolf began to regain consciousness. Its confused eye looked up at Percy until it realized what had happened.
"You have lost, admit defeat." Percy said as the wolf just stared at him for a bit. Their eyes not leaving one anothers until the wolf let out a huff and closed its eye.
"He says you have bested him and now will follow your command." Zoë said quickly running over as she gave Percy a look over, he just stood there silently and watched her as she looked him over. Finding no serious wounds Zoë had a sigh of relief as Percy transformed the gauntlets back to their dagger form. He just looked at the pair in his hand as if thinking over something as Zoë gave him a look.
"I am sorry." Percy said suddenly as Zoë raised an eyebrow.
"For what?" Zoë asked as he sighed and handed back her daggers to her as she sheathed them but then Percy reached for her hands and held them.
"For not considering your feelings and just pushing forward with my own plans and opinions. I should have talked to you more, I just…" Percy paused as he bit his lip, his feelings a mess as he slowly took a breath as Zoë just gave a small smile.
"I know, whatever happened with your mom, just tell me when you are ready to tell me. Also I understand your worry. A child is a lot to worry about, honestly we have no idea what we are doing. We were caught unprepared and didn't have a single plan in mind. But don't shoulder this by yourself. I am here with you, just talk to me and we will decide together alright. For now I will stay with the pack and you will take Aesculapius to New York and meet the other hunters and Artemis." She said as she cupped his face with one hand as he nodded.
"What are you two talking about? A Child?" Suddenly a voice spoke as Percy and Zoë turned to see an astonished Vesta.
"Zoë is pregnant, Venus decided to… play a prank on us." Percy said as Vesta stood there stunned as her mouth slowly opened and closed.
"Vesta are you okay?" Lupa suddenly asked the wolf goddess worried for her friend, she had never seen her like his before.
"I-I am fine, j-just surprised. It seems you were right Lupa." Vesta said in a slightly shaky voice and then started to walk towards the house as everyone followed her with their gaze.
"Huff." (Her scent is filled with worry, care, and… jealousy for you lady Zoë.)
Suddenly a small huff left the wolf laying on the ground that only Zoë and Percy heard as Zoë's eyes widened a bit. Shock spread through her body at the statement. Percy, not understanding the huff turned to Zoë, but she just shook her head.
"Don't worry, I will talk to her." Zoë said as Percy nodded slowly not quite knowing what was going on.
"Will you stay in the wolf house?" Percy asked as Zoë shook her head.
"The roman demigods will be looking for us, this is probably one of the areas they will visit. I will travel with the wolf pack and check back here every night to see if Sally is here. Also I can't keep calling you Alpha, do you have a name?" Asked the giant wolf who was now laying on the ground as he tended to his wounds.
"Bark." (My name is Titan, milady.)
"Titan… a fitting name for such a large wolf. I will be in your care Titan, also you don't need to call me milady." Zoë said as Titan huffed a little.
"Huff Huff." (With my defeat the boy is now the leader of the pack, you are his woman. Thus it makes you the leader of the pack in his absence or if he gives you command of us.)
"It seems you lead a pack of wolves now Percy." Zoë said as Percy's eyes widened.
"All I wanted was you to watch over her for a few days, why do more things keep falling into my lap? Ughhh… just listen to Zoë. She knows wolves better than I do." Percy said with a sigh as more responsibilities fell into his lap, though he should have expected that defeating the Alpha of a pack would have led to this.
"Also what did Artemis have to say about the pregnancy?" Lupa suddenly asked as both Zoë and Percy sighed at the same time.
"Lots of strong words towards me and several promises of future animal forms I would become if anything happened to Zoë. Also several promises about conversations we will have once we return." Percy said as Lupa laughed a little.
"You are lucky. Most would be an animal at this point. I wish you luck on your endeavors, child. Also I would leave here soon, those demigods are already on your trail." She said as she walked to the wolf house as Percy nodded. He then turned to Zoë and stared into her eyes.
"I will see you when I get to New York."
"Of course, me and your mom will be waiting."
"I love you."
"I love you too, space brain." Zoë said, leaning forward and giving him a kiss on the lips as a smile spread across his lips. She then also went towards the cabin as Aesculapius and himself stood silent next to him.
"So… where are we going first?" The god asked as Percy glanced at him.
"Have you ever been to Vegas?"
"No, I can't say I have. Why there?"
"I need to visit a certain god."
"D-Don't tell me…" Aesculapius appeared to pale a little as Percy gave him a devilish grin.
"Although I have several gods on my side I need another one. Vesta is strong but one voice only gives me so much safety. Why not have the two oldest Olympians on my side?" He asked with a sparkle in his eyes as Aesculapius paled even more.
"You are crazy, fool! If you didn't know me and Pluto don't exactly get along."
"I am well aware of your past, but I have a plan."
"And what is this plan?"
"I'll let you know when we get there, now come along prisoner. We have a long way to travel. Titan, give me two wolves to carry us as far as they can."
"..."
"What?"
"You don't have a plan do you…"
"Listen here… that's the plan."
"You didn't say anything."
"I'll figure it out! Quit your bitching!"
A/N: Do you know Percy's plan? Well he certainly doesn't! Eh let's wing it shall we?
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