Lord Perseus

Chapter 21

Hi guys. I'm back from the grave and have returned to writing. I can't promise anything because I'm pathetic in the sense that I can never keep motivation for anything, but I've got a week off so I'll try to get a few more chapters up. I hate to self promote because it comes across as so obnoxious but here it is. I got an AO3 account which I'll link here if you wish to check it out (no problem if you don't). https://archiveofourown.org/users/The_destroyer_of_worlds_17

Alpha POV

The atmosphere has been tense. Bullseye awoke a few hours ago and he's done nothing but sit in silence since then. Me, Scar and jaw have all tried to talk to him but to no avail. Even Boom spent a few hours hours with him but returned to us empty handed.

Scar was holding up very well considering he had lost his arm. He clearly cared more and Bullseye and the missing Rex more than himself. I'm working on building him a metal arm, but it's a very delicate process and I'm in less then adequate conditions. If I can combine cutting edge science with Godly magic I think I could make his arm so realistic he'll barley notice that it wasn't natural. I'm regards to his health, we've managed to get his wound to stop bleeding so it's no longer life threatening but I'm very concerned with his carelessness about the situation. He's acting as if everything is completely normal and he hasn't got a stump for a right arm. No matter how hard I try, he refuses to slow down and rest. I don't know why I'm surprised, for as long as I've known him he's always been one of those pride filled Bastards who never admits he's got a problem. He's always focused on everyone else, it's honourable but also extremely frustrating.

Jaw on the other hand, is acting far differently than usual. The destructive, reckless man I knew had vanished replaced with a solemn, uncertain and vulnerable one. I don't think he ever really thought about the fact that if Rex were to be unavailable, he would be left in charge. I don't think any of us did. Rex was too good, too fast, too prepared to be taken out . He seemed ever-present in a sense, always a few steps behind Percy, awaiting orders. The dynamic in the group was also strange. Although Jaw was officially Rex's second, in actual fact he never was. Rex spent all his time with Scar and Bullseye doing whatever it is they do together. There have been two factions within the group, Rex,Scar and Bullseye and Jaw and Boom. I don't particularly side with either, but out of the 5 I'm closest with Scar. Scar was always the one helping Rex in his duties and ordering us around. Early on everyone sensed that Jaw really didn't take anything seriously and would rather run around with Boom causing chaos. We got comfortable with our roles and Scar slipping into second was normal, and I think it was what Jaw wanted. He, like Percy, was very confused when Rex announced him to be the one he wanted as his right hand, Jaw had never been suited for the serious role of leadership. And there is nothing wrong with that, some people are better than others at different things, I also certainly couldn't lead. Whatever Rex's reasoning was, his decision has now become crucial in light of the current situation. Jaw is unsure of himself, suddenly burdened with the responsibility of leading the worlds greatest strike force, having never gotten to know the ins and outs of how to lead. Scar was the one whom Rex taught his methods to. It was, in my opinion, one of Rex's few mistakes not to just appoint Scar to the position. Maybe he thought he could change Jaw, teach him discipline, that's the only logical reason i can think of. Perhaps Bullseye knows, they always confided in each other about personal matters. We all saw Bullseye as a little brother, but Rex especially did, even more than Scar. But I suppose non of that matters now. I can tell the others believe that he'll come back alive, but I disagree. They may keep him alive for a while as a prisoner or, as i deem more likely, use him as bait to draw Percy in. For my friend and leaders sake, I hope I'm wrong, but I don't think I'll ever see Rex again.