Percy Jackson: The Light Bringer

The Bar For Wisdom Is Really Low, Huh?

   Zeus just shot a lightning bolt to the sky, silencing the protests. I rolled my eyes. I looked up at them and spoke.

   "Know this Zeus, you and those who betrayed me will get what's due for them. As for the others, I thank you for your loyalty. Know that you will be rewarded when the time comes." Zeus looked at me threateningly. I just scoffed at him.

   'I'll be back soon, don't worry' I telepathically told Andromeda who nodded, with a few tears in her eyes.

   "Hermes and Hades, take him to Tartarus." The two said gods approached me grudgingly, not before glaring at Zeus.

   They both grabbed my shoulder and looked at me sadly. I just smiled at them. A bright light surrounded us and the next second, we were in the place I first visited during my quest to find the master bolt of Zeus: The Underworld.

   As we walked through the gates and through all the security. All the ghosts and skeletons moved away from Hades. Cerebrus whimpered and bowed before scampering away.

   We passed through the fields of Asphodel and took a turn towards the left. We walked for a while before I felt an ancient power. Not as ancient as the archangels, but still old nevertheless.

   The last time I had been here, it radiated evil. But now, it just felt like home. Well, it was my kingdom after all. 

   As we approached the edge Hades stopped Hermes and me. He turned towards me and got on one knee. 

   "I know you are innocent Perseus. I do not know why you did this, and before you say anything, I know you did it on purpose. Let me offer you sanctuary. I will take the risk of war with Zeus. You have brought honour upon my house. It's the least I can do." He said. I just smiled at him weakly.

   I looked towards Hermes and he just smiled at me. I knew he would not interfere, even if it was his duty to stop Hades from such actions.

   "I'm sorry, dear Uncle. But this is necessary. One day, you will understand. There are greater forces at play here than the Olympians." He looked sad but nodded nevertheless.

   "Well the least I can do is give you some power over the Underworld." Before I could react, he took his hand and placed his palm on my chest. 

   This hand glowed with power and he pushed the power into me. Much to his surprise however, it refused to do so. It just gathered at the tip of my skin, refusing to enter. Eventually the energy became too compressed and retaliated by exploding and pushing back Hades.

   He flew for a while before landing on his back. He looked at me with wide eyes while I just smiled sheepishly, while rubbing the back of my head. 

   "What the..." he said. Hermes looked just as confused as Hades. I just sighed and looked at them. 

   "You must swear to never tell anyone this" I said and they swore on the Styx. A distant sound of thunder could be heard, sealing the oath.

   I relaxed my shoulder and brought out my beautiful wings while summoning my sword. It was truly a sight to behold. My wings radiated a glow that seemed to fill the Underworld for a second, aided by the Sword Of Eden.

   Hades and Hermes had their jaws dropped. And considering their extremely long lives and the fact that nothing usually surprises them, that was a rare sight.

   After they recovered from their stupor, they just looked at me confused. I just shook my head in annoyance. "Long story. Basically, I'm Lucifer's champion and the Light Bringer" I said.

   They just looked at me weirdly. Hermes opened his mouth to say something but closed it after a few seconds, unable to form words.

   I just sighed in irritation.

   "So are you gonna let me go to Tartarus? Never thought I was gonna ask that" I said chuckling a bit.

   That seemed to bring them out of their daze. Hades nodded and gestured towards the pit. I took a deep breath. I looked at them to see their stares boring through my skull. 

   Don't they know it's getting creepy?

   I looked at the pit again. It was gonna be my new home for...who knows how long. I was about to jump in when I remembered something. 

    "Hey...Hades, Hermes! Did Zeus release the peaceful Titans? I believe his time will be up soon." I asked them to which they nodded.

   "Surprisingly, he did. Hephaestus also finished mine and Hestia's throne. And while I like my throne here... The Olympian throne is gorgeous in its own way" said Hades with a fond look in his eyes.

   "Oh and one more thing" I said to which they both looked at me again.

       "Tell Annabeth she's a bitch." With that I jumped into Tartarus 

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