Percy Jackson: A Spark of Betrayal Complete

Chapter 5

"No. We continue. We select a new hero to join the ranks of the old."

Poseidon cleared his throat.

"Might I suggest my son, Marcus?

Zeus grumbled.

"Very well. It's only fitting, I suppose. A younger son of Poseidon to replace the old. Fitting indeed..."

Zeus closed his eyes and extended his hand toward the assembled demigods. His outstretched fingers began to glow. The heroes were engulfed in light and the smell of ozone filled the air. And simultaneously, shrieks and yells of pain were heard from inside the cocoon. This all continued for moments more. Then the light faded. The former demigods were huddled on the ground, shivering. Then slowly, each began to stand. My attention was focused on Annabeth. She seemed taller, and glowed with power.

"Annabeth Chase, goddess of architecture."

Katie stood up and smiled at everyone.

"Katie Gardner, goddess of growth.

The Stolls stood up and grinned mischievously.

"Travis and Connor Stoll, twin gods of mischief."

Will stood up and groaned in pain as he straightened his back.

"Will Solace, god of health."

Marcus stood dizzily and promptly fell face first onto the dirt. He hurriedly got back up and attempted to brush himself off. Zeus gave an amused snort.

"Marcus, god of lakes."

Clarisse stood up and glowered at the mud splattered deity that was Marcus.

"Clarisse, goddess of warriors."

Flashback End

MARCUS POV:

My plan took a really unexpected turn. For the better. I became a god. Nevermind the fact that I tripped and face planted before my transformation. The basic idea of my plan was basically to push Percy away. Nothing much more than that. The timeline? I arrive, kill two hellhounds. Already a big achievement. Push Percy away from his friends. Took some time. Turned Annabeth against him for the final shove. I expected that to be harder. But I accomplished all that. The unexpected? I'm a god now. That's got to be a bonus of being the top demigod around here. I felt a pair of arms grab my shoulders. I knew it was Annabeth. I felt a flicker of irritation. She had already served her purpose.

I stepped forward enough that her arms fell off my shoulders and turned around.

"What do you think you're doing?" I snarled.

Annabeth looked at me confusedly.

"I thought we would still be dating even through this."

I gave a scornful laugh.

"Well you thought wrong. Annabeth, we're gods now. And we both know that I'm better than you in this form. I don't need you anymore."

Tears started to form in her eyes. And through a pained voice she snarled at me.

"I thought you were better than Percy!"

My eyes narrowed at this. I hated that name. I hated the owner more.

"It's always about Percy isn't it? When are you people ever going to understand that I'M better than HIM?! He's GONE!" I shouted.

Annabeth looked at me with steel in her eyes, turned around and ran away. I could really care less.

ANNABETH POV:

I ran to my cabin. I burst through the door. Luckily no one was around. Thoughts were darting through my head. I should have known. I should have stayed by Percy. But now, Percy's gone and I'm alone. I buried my head in my arms and sobbed freely. There was nothing I could do.