Fall Of The Eldest - Percy Jackson

Chapter 3 - Change

Frank's P.O.V

I'm still trying to wrap my head of my new position as Praetor. It happened so fast, just a few words out of Jason's mouth then bam! I now have one of the highest ranks in New Rome.

And thank the gods that Octavian is no longer around or else I would be one of the Ghosts that inhabit this city.

Octavian was the Augur of Camp Jupiter and
Centurion of the First Cohort. But went nuts after believing that his father, Phoebus ( Roman form of Apollo) sent him on a mission to wipe out the Greeks and that in doing so would destroy Gaea.

Anyway, I sat on the roof of the of the coliseum, watching the city of New Rome go by below. It was still the early morning and things were a bit slow, but I found just sitting up here to allow my thoughts to flow relaxing.

That's another thing, a lot happened in those weeks across the Mediterranean, including myself. I was no longer big and clumsy, but had a 'sturdier frame.' I don't feel 100% comfortable with it.

" Frank? You alright?" A voice from the blue whipped my attention behind me, shocked that someone found my hiding space. But when I met the gold eyes and cinnamon curls of Hazel Levesque, it made sense.

Yes Hazel was a tad bit smaller than the rest of the seven, especially compared to my build, but she was a warrior. I would trust her in battle more than I would trust myself.

She was still a bit intimidating as a child of Pluto ( Roman form for Hades) especially to me since I was constantly worried of messing something up in our relationship.

After a couple of moments in my trance, I answered " yeah, I'm alright. Just trying to clear my head."

Hazel cautiously made her way to my side, careful not to slip on the tiles and fall.

" what are you thinking about?" She wondered, looking up to meet my eyes. I tried to avoid her gaze, but knew it would just worry her more. I released a breath and began " it's all just moving really fast. It's only been a couple of months since Gaea's destruction and now I've been pushed to one of the highest ranks in this city. I'm just worried what people are going to think."

The daughter of Pluto watched me carefully with her shimmering eyes, wrapping her arm around my torso to give me a side hug.

" it doesn't matter what they think, you are still amazing. You possess abilities and skills no one in this camp has to offer, you are loyal, kind and open minded with every opportunity. You're going to be the best protector for this city."

I gave her an astounded look " you think so?"

" never been more sure of myself." She said with a smile. She leaned her head on my shoulder, mine on top of her curls.

We sat there together, enjoying the morning aura as the city sparkles with serenity.

But something was still poking at me, a worry between me and her.

" what about us?" I asked randomly.

" hmm?"

" Us, our relationship. Will we still have each other?" 

Hazel shifted a little in our sitting position as a moment of silence washed over her. We had been through so much over the past few months, have seen this amazing city rise and fall in its greatest moments. Experienced demigods show acts of bravery and valor, including us, each bringing us closer to death that we ever imagined.

" Frank, I know a lot is changing, many things are happening at once. But I am telling you now, as long as you trust us, yourself and I, then we will be fine. Life is about change, We just have to keep up with it." She said hopefully, her words reassuring me.

Once again, quietness covered us as we continued our gaze upon New Rome.

" this is nice" I mumbled, feeling the warmth my awesome girlfriend emitted. All Hazel did was nod. Eventually, it was time for us to leave and for me to start my daily job as Praetor.

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Hazel's P.O.V

Poor guy

After some assistance from an eight foot eagle Frank to get off the roof, I made my around the city.

All around I watched couples with gleaming faces walk by, children laughing and dancing without a care in the world. I can see how Percy wanted a slice of life like this.

My thoughts drifted to our conversation just now, how Frank said that he was uncomfortable with everything moving so quickly. I can see how, it wasn't that long ago we were sailing across the monster hive of a sea, dealing with possessive ghosts, discovering relations between others, watching loved ones fall only to rise again stronger.

But that's what made my relation with Frank stronger, with all that madness that has piled on, we've bonded closer. Understanding how we react to situations, and how our reactions are better with one at the other's side.

Yikes, where have all these philanthropist thoughts come from so recently?

A brute force knocked me upwards and back down onto the dirt road with a groan. Looking up, I saw another demigod, about almost 18 maybe 19 on his hands and knees collecting books.

" sorry about that sir! Here let me help." I offered quickly, rushing over to help him pick up his things. Why did he have so many books on New Rome's history and political formation?

After I picked up a couple of the books, he jerked them out of my grasp as he snarled " watch where you're going next time Daughter of Pluto."

He must have seen the symbol for the death god on my arm. With that, he stormed away towards the Senate house, muttering and cursing.

I don't know why he was so upset and rude over me, I guess people are like that now.

That encounter should have been my first warning to the demise that awaited hundreds, including myself.

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Stupid children of the eldest gods, believing they run the street.

My studies are going to pay off, it's time other demigods got the spotlight.

I'd say good luck, but this won't be a quest that could guarantee some success. This wasn't even a mission.

It's time for a new era, but with a new era, comes sacrifice.

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I honest to pete, I really hope I'm doing well with this Percy Jackson fanfic.

I've read so many with detail and mindfulness, how can I amount to that?

Sorry for grammar errors

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Thankfully there is light!

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