2 days later
Luke/Percy's POV
I sighed, onstage and everyone cheering me on.
I laughed.
"You know I love you guys right?" I asked, "I wouldn't even be here without you, I really mean it"
Loud cheers were heard from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
I couldn't help but to grin.
"Okay, okay; thank you guys so much" I said "It's been a hard couple of days due to the livestream"
Everyone went almost silent.
"The media think I still need to be in rehab" I said "I mean, I've had enough trauma in my life to stay in a mental hospital for life"
I looked at my mic I was holding, my sea-green sparkling one.
"I've had a rough childhood and teen years but I'm away from it now" I said "I only get worse again they decided to try and reach out to me...it's bad memories yes, the song I sung on the livestream got me emotional yes. Big deal; it's in my past and does not define me"
"DON'T LISTEN TO THEM, YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL JUST THE WAY YOU ARE!" A random fan yelled out "WE ALL LOVE YOU!"
Cheers to support that came flooding through, making me tear up slightly.
"Thanks" I said "Now, as much as I would like to talk about this to you guys, we have a show to finish"
I looked at the crowd and smirked.
"Now, this is a one off thing for this show" I said "I'm so happy to share this with you"
Everyone started to cheer, excited.
"Now, let's see if you find the difference" I said and the band started the Panic! At the Disco melody.
Everyone started to cheer as I started to sing.
~15 mins later~
"Lay in the atmosphere
A casual affair (Hush-hush, don't you say a word)
Lay in the atmosphere
A casual affair
Woah!" I sung, finishing.
Everyone started to cheer as they heard the end.
I smirked and laughed.
"You really think that was the end?" I asked the piano finished "Who wants one more Panic! Song?"
Everyone cheered.
"Alright, let's do this song" I said as the familiar trumpet, trombone and sax sound sounded.
Everyone cheered.
This is one of Panic's most popular songs, most people know it.
(A/n this is for reference
Luke: underline
Unknown/surprise: Italics
Both: bold)
"High, high hopes" I heard someone sing.
Some, who recognised the voice screamed with excitement while others were confused.
"Had to have high, high hopes for a living
Shooting for the stars when I couldn't make a killing
Didn't have a dime but I always had a vision
Always had high, high hopes (High, high hopes)
Had to have high, high hopes for a living
Didn't know how but I always had a feeling
I was gonna be that one in a million
Always had high, high hopes"
I walked to the centre of the stage, right in front of the band.
I noticed Mayla giving me a thumbs up from the side.
"Mama said, fulfill the prophecy
Be something greater, go make a legacy
Manifest destiny, back in the days
We wanted everything, wanted everything
Mama said, burn your biographies
Rewrite your history, light up your wildest dreams
Museum victories, every day
We wanted everything, wanted everything"
I smirked and looked at the audience.
"Mama said don't give up, it's a little complicated
All tied up, no more love and I'd hate to see you waiting
Had to have high, high hopes for a living
Shooting for the stars when I couldn't make a killing
Didn't have a dime but I always had a vision
Always had high, high hopes
Had to have high, high hopes for a living
Didn't know how but I always had a feeling
I was gonna be that one in a million
Always had high, high hopes"
I pointed to my left where someone was coming on stage.
"Brendon Urie everyone!" I yelled as he started to sing.
Everyone started to scream even louder.
"Mama said, it's uphill for oddities
The stranger crusaders, ain't ever wannabes
The weird and the novelties don't ever change
We wanted everything, wanted everything (High, high hopes)"
We both looked at each other and grinned.
I can't believe I'm performing on stage with my idol.
"Stay up on that rise
Stay up on that rise and never come down, oh
Stay up on that rise
Stay up on that rise and never come down
Mama said don't give up, it's a little complicated
All tied up, no more love and I'd hate to see you waiting
They say it's all been done but they haven't seen the best of me-eh-eh-eh
So I got one more run and it's gonna be a sight to see-eh-eh-eh
Had to have high, high hopes for a living
Shooting for the stars when I couldn't make a killing
Didn't have a dime but I always had a vision
Always had high, high hopes (High, high hopes)
Had to have high, high hopes for a living
Didn't know how but I always had a feeling
I was gonna be that one in a million
Always had high, high hopes
Had to have high, high hopes for a living
Shooting for the stars when I couldn't make a killing
Didn't have a dime but I always had a vision
Always had high, high hopes
Had to have high, high hopes for a living
Didn't know how but I always had a feeling
I was gonna be that one in a million
Always had high, high hopes"
Everyone cheered as I finished.
I smiled and hugged Brendon Urie.
"So...did you like that surprise?" I asked, making everyone scream in response "Brendon was in town so I ask if he wanted to jam and he did"
I turned to him.
"Thank you so much for being on this stage with me, you have no idea how much this means to me" I said, making him laugh.
"Anything to help a friend...a friend who's portraying me in the best way in the tv series" Brendon Urie replied "...even for the second season"
Everyone cheered with excitement, making me laugh.
"Everyone wanted more" I said "So in the first season we focused on their origin and their first two albums and now we're going to go from the starting of the creation of 'Vice and Virtues' and then onto...'Too weird to live, to rare to die'"
Brendon Urie looked at me and nodded.
"It will be amazing since you will see sides of me you have never seen before...and maybe confirm some of your theories" Brendon Urie said "Well you have to wait for now since Luke's on tour-"
"Not for long" I commented "New York is my last show"
Brendon Urie laughed.
"I bought tickets because I didn't realise we would be at the same place at the same time" he said, making everyone scream.
Me and the band laughed.
"Well, you can still come...you might just perform on stage again" I said "Or you could help me with performing a new song..."
Everyone screamed, some happy, some with protest.
"Relax, it is going to be televised and I might perform a song fo your choice at the end, how about that?" I asked.
Everyone yelled with response.
Brendon Urie laughed.
"Well, I better get going so you can continue your concert" Brendon said and gave me one last hug.
Brendon put his mic down as he hugged and whispered words which would change my night.
"Your old boyfriend is here"
I froze as he let go.
"I'm just warning you now" He said "but have fun okay?"
I nodded, frozen in place.
"Just have fun man, don't worry about it" he whispered in my ear once more and walked off of the stage, making everyone scream with happiness.
I got out of my shock and turned back to the audience with a smile.
I will deal with this after
~~2 hours later~~
I walked off stage, everyone screaming.
"Another show done man, one more to go!" Issac said as he went off stage behind me.
I put my mic down in its special box and turned to the others, who were grinning.
"Nice show Luke, it was a hit online, especially with Brendon Urie's appearance" Andy said, coming up to me "That was a good idea of yours"
I shrugged.
"Well the fans wanted it, and Brendon Urie was in town" I said "I did what the fans wanted"
"Like always Per-Luke"
I narrowed my eyes as Mayla came from the shadows.
"What is it?" I asked "You only call me that when..."
I froze, remembering what Urie said to me on stage.
I sighed.
"Where is he?" I asked coldly, making Hannah jump.
"In your dressing room" Mayla replied quietly.
"Who let him in?" I asked, looking around.
"We have no idea what you're taking about so it's not us" Hannah said, the band members nodding with approval.
"It's Brendon McAdams, you know, the guitarist that was here and then left because-"
"We get it Mayla" I said softly.
"I let him in"
I looked up, shocked at Nyx, who was the one who spoke up.
"Why?" I asked, sounding hurt.
Nyx gave me a sad smile.
"You need to sort what you had out; you had a great friendship and we all notice you mourning for him" Nyx said "Please"
I sighed.
"Fine" I said and walked backstage.
I went outside my dressing room door, which had my name it and took a deep breath.
I haven't seen him in months.
I opened the door slowly and I noticed him sitting on my couch.
He stood up quickly, surprised that I was here.
He hasn't changed at all.
His brown hair short.
His short beard cleanly trimmed.
His grey eyes sparkling.
I shook myself out of those thoughts and crossed my arms.
"Why are you here? Shouldn't you be with your wife?" I snapped as I closed the door.
He flinched slightly.
"She was the one who told me to come here actually" He replied softly.
"Oh really?" I asked "And what did she want to tell me?"
"Actually she wanted me to talk to you" he said nervously.
I narrowed my eyes.
"Well I don't want to talk to you; get out!" I snapped, stepping away from the door.
"Luke please give me a-"
"Chance?" I asked coldly "You know what my flaw is and you broke it! You betrayed my trust!"
"Well you were the one hitting on me!" He said.
I laughed.
"Me?" I asked "I was the one who was hesitant because you had a wife and I didn't want to be a cheater!"
"Well it happened didn't it?" He said.
"Well we were both drunk!" I said, "There's nothing to be said about it, it's in the past. You've moved on and so have I...you left the band and so the contract is over"
He walked towards me, making back against the wall.
"That doesn't mean I can't see you!" He said "I want to be your friend again!"
"Your wife hates me already" I replied, "So-"
"She's fine with you" Brendon finally yelled "She wanted me here to fix my relationship with you because I haven't been acting like myself since I left you!"
I looked at him, wide eyed, in silence.
"Even thought we wouldn't be the same as we used to be...I want to at lest talk to you" he said, stepping towards me again.
Now he's right in front of me.
"Brendon..."
"Please...Percy" he whispered.
~
"CoMe onnnnnn Luke....it's have sommmmme funnn!"
I chuckled.
Brendon got himself drunk...again.
And I'm always the one to look after him.
"Brendon, stop, you're drunk and-"
"Bbbbabbbyyyyy"
"Brendon-"
"I WANTT SOOOOMMMEE FUNNNN!"
"Well do it with your wife then"
"PERRCCYYY!"
I stopped and looked at him.
"How in Hades' name did you know that name?" I asked.
"I *hic* used to know a guy named *hic* Percy Jackson from a *hic* summer camp I went on"
I froze.
"Who's son are you?" I asked cautiously.
"Apollo's *hic*" he replied "I always saw Percy from *hic* afar but that girl Annabeth was always *hic* with him so I couldn't talk to *hic* him"
"You can talk to me Brend-"
Suddenly Brendon fell unconscious, collapsing onto me.
I chuckled and walked to his bed and put him on it.
I couldn't help but to blush.
He looked cute when he slept~
"How did you know that name?" I asked, acting like that night didn't happen.
"I-I heard it from Mayla" he said quickly.
I rolled my eyes and looked away from him.
"Don't call me that name" I said, looking in the mirror.
He looked shocked behind me.
"So you're actually-"
"Yes, son of Apollo" I replied softly.
"How did you-"
"You spilt it to me in one of your drunk fazes" I said "Said you knew me and you wanted to talk to me but couldn't"
Brendon blushed, making me roll my eyes.
"I didn't mean to hurt you but I was scared....I was scared of losing Amber" Brendon explained "She heard the news and immediately asked me in which I told her, bursting into tears. She was angry at first...but then realised from the stories I told about Percy Jackson in the past and knowing you as Luke she knew you would be feeling just as upset as me and told me to explain myself. But...I couldn't do it, I thought you would hate me even more and you're just about to start your tour..."
I smiled softly.
"It's okay" I said "I actually thought you moved on without me, so I did as well"
I turned to him.
"I can forgive you, but it's only because of my flaw. We would probably never be as close as we used to be" I said "I do miss you"
He brightened up.
"Really?" He asked brightly.
I nodded.
He hugged me quickly.
"Thank you" he said, letting go of me.
"Now's not the time to hang out, since I'm about to finish the tour and release another album" I said "I'll contact you when I'm free and we can hang out"
He nodded.
"Thank you again, I'll get out of your hair" he said and opened the door.
The whole band, Mayla, Andy and Nyx was standing outside the door, listening.
Brendon, awkwardly standing their, looked embarrassed.
"See you guys" he muttered before quickly running out.
I walked over to the others, my smile trembling slightly.
"See that wasn't too-"
I grabbed Nyx and pulled her into the room and shut the door on the others.
"Percy are you-"
"Get me out of here" I said, feeling the tears fall down my face.
I felt my whole body shake.
I wasn't ready to see him yet!
I'm not healed.
'You're weak'
"Oh my poor baby" Nyx whispered as I felt my vision begin to black out.
I couldn't breathe, my body feeling numb and light.
I felt like I was floating.
I felt pain in my heart as I passed out.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I groaned as I woke up, noticing I'm in my bed with Nyx, Mayla, Andy and the band looking at me.
I sat up, a sharp pain going into my head.
"Ow" I groaning, my voice horse "What, what happen?"
Mayla chuckled.
"You panicked at the disco" she replied, making me glare at her.
Hannah and Issac chuckled.
"Nyx said you passed out after having a panic attack" Andy said with concern "Are you okay?"
"I'll be fine" I replied "God, I haven't slept like that in a while"
I widen my eyes as a lot of angry faces looked at me.
I noticed Nyx smirk slightly.
"WHAT?" Mayla yelled, making my head ring.
"Ow, head" I replied.
"YOU SHOULD BE IN PAIN? YOU HAVEN'T GOT OVER 4 HOURS SLEEP?!?!" She yelled, making me close my eyes in pain.
I shot them open.
"Wait..it's 3 in the morning? You guys should be asleep!" I said "Don't worry about me, go to sleep"
"But-"
"Mayla" Nyx said softly "I will talk to him, all of you go to sleep, we have a flight later today"
Hannah frowned.
"I thought we were staying here for New Years!" Hannah whined.
"I mean, we could arrange that, I did promise that" Andy said, sighing "Just all of you go to bed and Nyx and I will sort Luke out okay?"
Everyone nodded and walked off the tour bus.
Mayla hesitated.
I smiled.
"I'm fine Mayla, relax" I said "Sleep please"
"But-"
"I promise I'm okay and I will sleep" I said.
She narrowed her eyes.
"Fine, but if you're tired in the morning-"
"Mayla" Nyx said "I'll make sure he gets some sleep"
Mayla sighed and walked out, leaving me with Nyx.
"I know what you're going to say and no, you can't" Nyx said "It could put them in even more danger"
I rose an eyebrow.
"Even more?"
Nyx sighed.
"When you..passed out. I teleported you to a forest and...you released your hidden aura. The gods know where we are"
I widen my eyes.
"Fuck" I said, immediately alert "But wouldn't they know anyway because of the news and demigods?"
"You know those gods are egotistical and don't pay attention to moral things" Nyx said "And I don't know why the demigods haven't told them yet, maybe they're letting you enjoy the moment"
"Well it will end soon then" I muttered "Since the shooting for Creepy Hollow and Brendon Urie's show is delayed and will collide with the New York show time on July 12th (A/N mentioned in the chapter 'Theories'...I wonder if anyone recognise the date...), we had to move it to January 10th, which is 11 days away"
"I know, I was the one who told you that" Nyx joked.
She sighed.
"You will be fine; I heard from your parents and they're back in New York for your show" Nyx said.
"Is most of the tickets still there? Are the fans okay with the change?" I asked.
"They are fine" Nyx said "I'm pretty sure that they'll be fine since you gave them vouchers and a personalised video saying how sorry you were"
"That took so long but it was worth it" I replied, making Nyx chuckle.
"Majority are coming to the new date...unfortunately that does into your old friends"
I frowned.
"However, since Leo was the one who did the tickets, he said it was fine and the offer still stands; only the people you want can have VIP tickets" Nyx said.
"It still will be the same; Dylan, Kristy, Jake, Leo, Drew and Piper" I said.
(A/N before you comment 'why Drew', Percy was friends with both Piper and Drew before the band betrayed him).
Nyx nodded.
"That's what I thought" Nyx said.
She sat next to me on the bed.
"There is a high chance the gods might send the demigods to get you and will come tomorrow...are you ready?" Nyx asked.
I sighed and nodded, soaking up the moonlight from my small window to the left side of my bed.
"We'll just see what happens"