Chapter 4
Disclaimer: Percy Jackson belongs to Rick Riordan, and Avatar: The Last Airbender belongs to Nickelodeon.
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"Thoughts"
"Speaking"
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This fanfic is an Alternate Universe (AU)
Explanations will appear as the chapters progress.
Some explanations are in this chapter.
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Percy's POV
Have you ever been in a situation where you can't explain what's going on?, something like your parents find you in bed with a girl and all you do is sit still...
In my case it already happened to me once, not with a girl of course, I'm not lucky enough for a millionaire girl to go out with the fire lord's pet. That time I was around six years old, it hadn't been long since my father adopted me and it was the first time I was inside the palace, my father introduced me to the whole court-martial, mentioning that he found me near the battlefield, with only a small blanket that covered me from the cold in the winter, I remember Ozai being a little very upset by my father's decision, so he took me to the room next to the council room and went back inside to continue arguing with his younger brother.
I remember having a very vague memory of me walking through the entire room and just to clarify, the entire Fire Nation royal family have paintings of themselves in each of the rooms, with the sole aim of reminding themselves and how important they were...
Anyway, as I continued walking I thought I saw a woman staring at me right in front of me so I was scared to death, she looked exactly like a ghost, you know, pale or rather she was transparent, you could only see her from the waist up and as if that were not enough she was floating, she slowly approached me as she tried to utter a word or at least that's what it seemed, a few momentos later she succeeded.
"Percy you're special and I'll always love you... live"
I don't know what shocked me more, the fact that a ghost was talking to me or that her words didn't make any sense, I was scared or rather terrified I tried to back away and when I took a step backwards I hit a fire bracer which was there to provide illumination to the place, and i didn't just collide with it, when this happened it turns out that I pushed it hard enough to throw it to the floor, but it didn't end there, NO!, the damn thing rolled slowly until it ended up just below a painting of three meters high by two meters long of Ozai himself, I understand that it cost him a fortune and it took him a whole year to do it, Seconds later the entire painting was on fire.
As I looked around I realized that the ghost woman was no longer there, she had simply disappeared without leaving any trace, which was obvious considering that she was a ghost, I mean, they are supposed to be able to go through walls so it is a bit obvious that they were not going to find evidence of her presence in that place.
It didn't take long for the fire was put out and fortunately Ozai's painting was destroyed, it was unrecognizable, the face in the painting looked more like a submerged person or a striga than Ozai himself, my father asked me what had happened and I explained the appearance of a ghost woman and my attempt to escape from her.
For some reason I didn't mention the words she spoke, maybe I didn't have the trust and respect that I currently have for her or if it was because of the fear I felt knowing that no one would believe me. However, the reason I didn't mention that to him is because somehow, those words, somehow got into my heart, I had a sense of warmth and a longing to hear those same words a second time, which I never heard again.
Some people in the audience called me crazy, others just made fun of me by mentioning the fact that I was an orphan, Ozai looked at me with tenacious hatred, I had the feeling that he at least planned 7 different ways to kill me, the only one who had faith in me was my father. He ordered them to immediately search the entire palace for the ghost woman. I don't know why he ordered that, I never asked him, moments later Ozai ordered my execution, my crime, according to the official testimonies I humiliated the royal family, the reality is that Ozai was furious because I burned his painting, but let's be honest, I did the world a favor!.
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Flashback, 8-9 years ago
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3rd person's POV
"Don't be stupid, he's not going to be executed!" Iroh said with a strong, serious look on his face.
"He has just humiliated us, he needs a punishment, in this way he will also serve as an example to the world, all those who defy us will meet their death," Ozai said.
Ozai" Iroh said in a barely controlled tone of voice.
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Percy's POV
Immediately my father raised his hand and slapped his younger brother, the entire room was silent for a few seconds, but believe me, for what we were present it felt like an eternity, the only thing that could be heard was the creaking of the burnt wood belonging to Ozai's portrait.
Fortunately, my father broke the silence.
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Third-party POV
"The only one who embarrasses this family is you, I've had enough of your childish behavior, your own ego won't let you see past your nose, ordering the execution of a child just because he accidentally burned your portrait, it's the most pathetic excuse I've ever heard!" Iroh said furiously
Ozai remained in shock, staring blankly as he tried to process what his older brother was telling him, it seems he never expected that answer
"I warn you, if you continue with this attitude or if you touch a single hair of the child, you and I will solve it in an Agni Kai, even if we have the same blood, I will not hold back," Iroh said in a totally serious voice
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Percy's POV
The temperature had risen drastically and I didn't understand the reason the flames of the painting were already extinguished and no other painting, rug, curtain, tunic or traditional clothing was burning or at least I had not caused it, but when I looked at my father I could notice that his clothes were being consumed, in just a few moments, my father had released a small amount of his power, enough to raise the temperature several degrees, his face had an angry expression, he had curved eyebrows and fierce eyes that swallowed you just by looking at him.
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3rd person's POV
"Go away, I don't want to see you in the palace anymore," Iroh said
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Percy's POV
Without waiting, Ozai nodded his head and made a small bow to my father, the only one I've ever seen him do, not even two minutes after Mr. Ozai had already left the palace...
In any case, that doesn't compare to what happened to me that night...
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Flashback's end
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I woke up seconds later, it had been a long time since I remembered the events since that day I arrived at the palace or rather I didn't want to think about it, on the one hand, it's nice to remember the time Ozai was slapped out of the palace, but on the other, the longing I felt for that floating woman didn't sit well with me at all, I didn't even understand the reason for my feeling, the only thing I could do was get that thought out of my head so I proceeded to get up, and I realized that Haru was no longer there, maybe he got up early to start the search for Chen's son.
Suddenly I heard a great noise, very similar to that of lightning during a storm, I hurried out of the room, but the moment I opened the door I was stunned.
To be honest, I don't have the slightest idea how to describe the situation, the only word that comes to mind was "tiny"
It was like being in my father's personal office, only it wasn't an office, it's nothing I've ever seen before, that place was like the king's palace in the earth kingdom only better, a hundred times better and cleaner.
Huge columns rose to touch the vaulted ceiling in which you could clearly see golden constellations. Twelve thrones, built for huge, giant beings, these thrones were arranged in the shape of an inverted U.
A huge bonfire was burning in the central brazier and next to it a little girl, looking very much the same age as Lian, but a feeling tells me I'm wrong.
All the seats were occupied by these giants about four meters tall and there was a sphere of water suspended in the center of the room next to the fire, inside it a rather strange being moved, I don't know exactly what it was, liquefies an aspect very close to a hippopotamus cow, only instead of part hippopotamus it was a snake, That's right, that animal doesn't have hind legs, instead, a snake's tail was present.
That animal swam freely and happily in that sphere, waving its snake's tail and poking its head out on all sides, right next to the sphere a boy with goat's feet waited patiently. In front, two normal-sized girls were chatting with these huge beings, one of them, the one with the black hair had a rough and gloomy look while the other had curly golden blonde hair, frankly she looked like a princess.
Although it was the first time I saw individuals with that hair color or other colors
Once i saw the goat-footed boy looked restless, I immediately realized that it was due to the giant man sitting in front of him, it caused me a strange feeling, a part of me told me that he was not exactly human, but he looked like one, the man is tall, imposing and muscular. He had long black hair down to his shoulders with a black and gray beard, his eyes are very bright blue, when I looked at them I thought that a very strong electric current passed through them. Her expression was serious and beautiful at the same time.
"Go on, go," the giant said to the goat-footed boy as he stared at the rough-looking girl.
The boy ran over, gave both girls a big hug.
"Thalia, Annabeth. We did it! He said cheerfully
"Heroes," said one of the giants, only this time it was a woman.
As he came down from his throne he adopted a human figure, a girl with reddish brown hair along with a silver robe, when I looked at her face, I saw that she did not betray any emotion. It seemed to move in a halo of moonlight.
"The assembly has been informed of your exploits, they know that Mount Othrys is rising in the west. You know Atlas' attempt to free himself and the size of Cronus' army. Under the command of my lord Zeus," the girl went on, looking at Zeus, "my brother Apollo and I will hunt down the mightiest monsters, so we can destroy them before they join the cause of the Titans. Lady Athena will personally see to it that the other Titans do not escape from their prisons. Lord Poseidon has obtained permission to unleash fury on the cruiser Princess Andromeda and send it to the bottom of the sea. And as for you, my dear heroes..."
The girl looked at the huge people sitting on their huge thrones.
"These half-breeds have done a great service to Olympus. Would anyone present dare deny it?
For a few moments there was too awkward a silence, it seemed as if the giants were deciding whether the so-called half-breeds lived or died. And as if that wasn't enough, I didn't understand anything about what was going on, Titans?, Half-Breeds?, A certain Olympus?... what kind of dream is this?
"I must say," said Apollo, breaking the silence, "that these boys behaved wonderfully. He cleared his throat and began to recite, "Heroes who win laurels..."
"All in favor of us not disintegrating them?" Interrupted another of the giants with a slender, athletic figure and shorts.
"Wait a second," said another person on another throne. "That girl is very dangerous. We'd better take care of her since she's here," the man said pointing at the tough girl, and to be honest, the gigant guy gives me the same feeling as Ozai, I want to knock his perfect teeth out.
"We're not going to kill my daughter," said Zeus
Immediately the girl, Thalia, as I understand, looked away with a blushing face.
The woman in charge of guarding the prisons of the others... Titans?, named Athena cleared her voice
"I'm proud of my daughter, too. However, in the case of the girl, there is a huge risk—"
"Mother!" exclaimed Annabeth, or as I know her 'the princess'
"It is a misfortune that my father Zeus broke their oath not to have any more children. As we know from the Great Prophecy, the sons of the three major gods are dangerous, so I agree with Ares"
By this point in the conversation I understood that these were family issues, and to be honest I don't envy them, as much as it pains me to admit it I'd rather deal with Ozai than with those huge beings called 'Gods'.
They started exchanging opinions and outbursts, they kept saying things about the great prophecy and about the children of the big three, I just focused on the girl, I felt sadness and I could understand her, I don't know what's going on, but I know what it feels like to have your life in danger because of some guys.
"I wouldn't give him any punishment," the girl in the silver clothes interjected, "but a reward. If we destroy the heroes who have done us a great service, then we are no better than the Titans. If this is the justice of Olympus, I prefer to be without it"
"Calm down, little sister," said the blond named Apollo, "just relax. There's still time to decide that—"
"What are you talking about, brother?" some asked him
"Well, the great prophecy says that a hero, a son of one of the big three, will save or destroy Olympus, when he turns sixteen, right?... Well, let's remember that the girl spent a few years of her life being a huge pine tree" Apollo looked at Thalia "without offending the girl"
"What the hell does that have to do with it?" Athena said
"Even though her physical body is close to turning sixteen, she doesn't have the experience of those years lived," Apollo said with a big smile looking at the others as if they were really understanding. "You're welcome, little sister!"
Everyone in the room was stunned, including the goat-footed boy and both half-breeds, on their faces, they showed the same expression I had when I found out that the history teacher, Mrs. Wan, gave me my essay with a grade of eight, thank you very much Zuko!
"Don't call me little sister and you want to tell me th... why the hell didn't you mention that to us before!" The little sister said with great anger
"If that's true, we shouldn't worry about it at the moment and I suggest that these guys be rewarded, I agree with your opinion Artemis. "These youths are heroes," said Poseidon
"No, it's quite the opposite. There's a lot at stake now," Artemis suddenly said
"What do you mean?" Athena said
"There is another half-breed who may be the person who mentions the prophecy, not as my brother explained us... I didn't mention it before because it didn't have that much relevance to the matter, I really thought Thalia was the destined one with the prophecy"
"What the hell are you talking about, Artemis?" Zeus said
"A few years ago I feel the birth of a half-breed, one of great value, for a few short years I watched him, but I thought he was dead, I stopped feeling his presence... but... something was strange, it was like... If suddenly his soul... His own being disappeared from the radar and upon investigation, his soul never arrieve to the underworld. I'm afraid it's hard to explain now, but if that child is still alive, he's the closest person to the prophecy," Artemis said as her eyes showed real concern, as if she had made a mistake
"Wait, you're not talking about..." Poseidon said
"I'm afraid your son is still alive, or at least it's possible." All the 'gods' looked at Poseidon in astonishment
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