This is the Truth (Percy Jackson And Chaos Fanfiction)

Sixteen: Worry

Percy's POV

It has been two days since I got Shadow. I have been training non-stop so I can wield it properly for the final battle. I want to uphold this sword with honor, so in return, I train in all my free time usually coming back to the cabin drenched in sweat and ready to hit the pillow as soon as I walk in. I wake up early, go to bed late. My teammates are worried about me, the most being Zoe, Astro, and Luke. My dad will also fit that list for that matter. I'm not surprised. They all think I'm overdoing it, but I want to win this war and this sword means a lot to dad, so I will do everything in my power to wield this sword with the highest extent of honor. 

I am currently getting done with my training in the arena and heading back to the cabin. I ended a bit early because one, I don't want everyone mad, and two, I need to talk with Luke, Thalia, and dad about the ring and proposal. I need to tell them about the ring because they are persistent about it and won't leave me alone. Like every time we are alone I get "Hey! What about that ring!" or "I want to see the ring!" They are so annoying! So I think I'll just tell them. 

"Alright, I'm back early! No need to kill me today Zoe!" I yell as I get through the door. 

"Good job. I guess I won't have to kill you then!" she says as she comes up to peck me on the cheek. Oh, gods, I love her. I wrap my arms around her waist and lean on her. She puts a hand on my shoulder and leads me through the cabin to the couch. I flop down and take a deep breath. I have been pushing myself lately and it's getting to me. Zoe leans my head on her shoulder and sighs. I put my head on top of hers as she snuggles closer. I start to drift off to sleep with the woman I love next to me, surrounded by my friends and loved ones.

-----Time Skip to the Next Morning-----

I woke up to see me and Zoe still on the couch. I check the time on the clock on the wall, six-thirty in the morning. I look over to see Zoe still curled up next to me sleeping peacefully. I carefully move a piece of hair out of her face and kiss her on the head before getting up to change and eat a bit of food before training. 

When I get outside and look up to the arena I already see a figure practicing. Huh, that's weird, I thought, I don't think I've seen anybody up as early as me. When I get up there I find the figure was my dad. He was practicing a few spells and fighting with a different sword of his. It's dark blue with a white hilt. 

"Dad? What are you doing at this hour practicing swordplay?" my question startles him a bit, but he regains his posture as soon as it left.

"My little Prince, I could ask you the same question," he replies. Him and the name-calling.

"You know I have been practicing hard with Shadow. Back to my previous question, why are you out here?" he always manages to stray from my questions. 

"I was practicing too. I needed to because if it does come to something happening, I need to be strong enough to do it," it sounds like the same thing he said to me when I got the sword.

"What would that be? You said the same thing when I got the sword dad. What's wrong?" I press. I don't want my dad doing something that could get him killed.

"There is a certain incantation you have to do to banish End back to the Void. I was practicing so I could teach you since no matter how hard I try, I know you won't let me take your place," he explains. My father knows me too well.

"What would that incantation be?" I question.

"It's better I show you," with that said, he touches my forehead and shows me one of his memories.

-----Memory-----

I could see End and Chaos fighting in the middle of a bloody battlefield. I can see Order holding off some monsters before she goes and arms some soldiers with a magical barrier, shielding them from powerful magic. Chaos and End's swords are locked in a tight position, Shadow against a pure white sword that is held by End. I see them pull apart and start to trade blows again, no one getting anywhere. I can feel the power coming off of the two beings in large waves. I hear insults being shouted as the two brothers fight.