Test Your Might!

Chapter 1 filius canis non iterum!

Percy Jackson truly had a lot to be thankful for, he had a beautiful girlfriend, amazing friends who'd go to hell and back for him and a great family that spans time and trials.

But everytime, every single time he walked over that hill, gazing at the only place that ever truly accepted him. He can't be helped, he remembers all those that sacrificed everything they had so he could stand here and now on a bright sunny day.

More than any other Percy had been made aware of how feeble life is. How easily everything could suddenly sink into a never ending pit of darkness. Life was short, mortals use that word with such ease. If they had seen as many lives cut so short they would understand the meaning of those words.

Which is why, Percy now strolled through camp half-blood smiling nervously as he played with the tiny black box in his pocket.

He had a stop at the big house first.

Chiron was naturally taken aback by the sudden news and of course, the ring itself.

"Percy, it is beautiful. Where did you even get it." Eagerly demanded the centaur handing back the wedding ring.

"Hephaestus still owed me one. Rolled his eyes and grumbled when I asked for it." Chuckled Percy remembering how the god felt like his skills could be used better on a weapon, like a Greek fire flamethrower for example.

For the sake of the world, Percy used his self control saved up for the year to decline that offer.

"Where did you find pearls so small?"

"I had to fist fight a giant clam the size of a monster truck, Tyson did his magic with the rest."

Chiron didn't bother manifesting the ridiculous image in his mind, he was simply too ecstatic.

"When are you telling Annabeth."

Percy started fiddling with the box again. "I got no idea and I'm starting to freak out." Admitted Percy puffing out a nervous laugh.

Chiron smiled and wheeled himself next to a full body mirror most likely owned by the overly dramatic Camp Director.

The wise old Centaur gestured for Percy to come closer.

There he stood now before himself, his face twisted with nervousness.

"Do you know what I see?"

"Someone way in over his fucking head."

Chiron chuckled warmly "yes, but I also see the little boy who stumbled his way into this very camp, clutching his best friend because he wasn't about to lose anyone else, but now."

After a few seconds of silence Percy looked down at Chiron. The trainer of heroes proudly looking at him. "But now?" He repeated his voice small.

"But now, I see a man. A powerful man, a strong man, a brave man. At last most importantly, I see a good man. One who's ready to live his life to the fullest with the love of his life. Not every demigod can brag about having such a blessing. You mustn't let it go my boy."

Percy flicked open the ring box, feeling a burst of confidence swell within him.

"Thank you Chiron, not just for this. For everything."

Chiron smiled "all in a day's work, do make sure to tell me when the wedding is."

Percy smiled at his teacher before confidently marching out of the big house.

He had someone else to talk too.

Grover Underwood stepped out of the trees looking a little confused finding chunks of aluminum on the ground.