(No one's POV)
In the fading light of day, the once-resplendent legend of Percy Jackson had become a shadowy enigma, shrouded in mystery and sorrow.
Once upon a time, Percy's name had resonated like thunder through the annals of history in the Greek world. His heroism had been celebrated far and wide, with stories of his exploits transcending the boundaries of myths and legends. He was a beacon of hope, a symbol of courage, and an endless source of inspiration for all who knew him. Percy had possessed an infectious smile that could brighten the darkest of days, laughter that rang like joyous music, and jokes that left you rolling on the floor in fits of laughter.
However, the Percy of today was no longer the same person who had always been ready with a smile and a jest. He had become a mere shadow of his former self, a reflection of the past that once was.
It all began with the arrival of Alex Gray, son of Zeus, at Camp Half-Blood. The pivotal moment that set this dark tale into motion was the rescue of Alex from the clutches of the Minotaur. Perseus, known to all as Percy, had shown remarkable bravery by confronting the monstrous creature and ultimately saving the day. The Fates, however, played a cruel hand that would forever alter their destinies.
In the aftermath of the Minotaur's defeat, those who had borne witness to the battle believed that it was Alex, due to his divine parentage, who had vanquished the beast. He emerged from the encounter unscathed, while Percy was left covered in the dust and grime of the monstrous foe.
A seed of resentment began to take root within Alex's heart. He couldn't bear the fact that Percy was hailed as the hero while he was relegated to the role of a mere bystander. Whether it was jealousy, a thirst for recognition, or a deeper darkness that festered within him, Alex's actions would soon take a malevolent turn.
He began to weave a web of lies and rumors around Percy, shifting blame for various incidents around Camp Half-Blood onto him. Somehow, he managed to sway even the gods themselves, manipulating their perception of Percy with astonishing ease. The manner in which Alex was able to deceive everyone remained a baffling mystery.
The turning point arrived when Alex meticulously devised a sinister battle plan against Camp Half-Blood. At the very bottom of this treacherous document, he boldly etched his name. It was a brazen act of betrayal that would forever change the course of their lives.
Zeus, angered by his nephew's, or rather, his tool's betrayal, unleashed his divine fury. He cursed Percy, rendering him mute, with his voice falling silent and his pleas unanswered.
But the curse did not stop there. In his divine wrath, Zeus banished Percy back in time, forcing him to confront an evil and endure heartbreak that would shatter his very soul. The sequence of events blurred, but the indelible truth remained—Percy embarked on a harrowing journey through time, marked by suffering and sacrifice.
Upon his eventual return to his own time, Percy was a changed man. The carefree and jovial Percy Jackson was no more. The gods banished him to Tartarus for many crimes they thought he committed for Alex Gray was immortal to continue plotting against him.
No longer whispered with admiration and awe, Percy Jackson had transformed into a figure of mystery and anguish, haunted by the ghosts of his past. He was driven by an unwavering pursuit of the truth, a path known only to him.
The world watched in silence as the hero they had once known walked a path obscured by darkness. He would never look back, but Percy's journey would reach into the very origins of creation and destruction, good and evil, light and shadow.
Meanwhile, Alex Gray, once the harbinger of Percy's downfall, would become one of the most famous figures in myths and legends across the universe. He had murdered their hero, convincing them that he was right. Regret gnawed at the hearts of those who had been deceived, but Zeus himself couldn't shake his own arrogance, believing his son over his kingdom's savior. Percy's odyssey would transcend the boundaries of time and space, delving into the profound mysteries of existence itself.
