Perseus Jackson: Titan of The Hunt

CH40: An Unexpectedly Offer

(Diana)

Well I was one about one thing that was for certain as I flashed into Atlantis alongside Percy, after a quick stop back at his room to retrieve the bow he now carried across his back and so I could change the color of my clothes from silver to black being dressed as a hunter would have been as obvious despite changing my appearance.

As I appeared inside a bubble appeared around me courtesy of Percy as we had discussed beforehand. The idiot had of course forgotten that I could not come down here after all I can't breath under water and the water pressure would have crushed me goddess or not.

We appeared outside the palace gates and were immediately met by two mermen who eyed us wearily crossing there spears blocking the way forward.

'Lord Poseidon is indisposed at present, no one is allowed to enter.' The left hand one said without looking at us directly.

'Why? I need to see my father.' Percy asked and the guards stoic expression faded as his eyes suddenly shifted up and down as he scrutinized Percy trying to recognize him.

'Nevertheless Lord Poseidon issued us with instructions, only the royal family is allowed inside and General Tyson.'

'Tell my father I am here then, or better yet get Tyson to come out here and he will let me through.' Percy said getting agitated. I could have spoken up but I did not want to give myself away and besides Percy would have it easier on his own.

The two guards looked at each other quickly as if having a mental conversation before looking back to us.

'Who should we tell General Tyson is here, so he can tell you to leave personally.' The right hand one said with a grin.

'Perseus Jackson, Savior of Olympus, Slayer of Gaia, Bane of Giants, Titan Lord of Time, Constellations, Light and the Hunt.' He said forcefully extending his wings behind us. The two guards stood back fearfully before the right hand one placed a hand against his chest and saluted Roman style before swimming towards the palace door.

'I am sorry Milord, we did not recognize you.' The remaining guard stammered out relaxing his weapon.

'I get that a lot so don't worry about it.' Percy said far more friendly as he slowly folded each set of wings behind him before settling back into his usual smiling self.

As we stood waiting I considered it strange that Poseidon had closed the palace, surely even Percy getting injured was not enough to warrant no one but Poseidon, Amphitrite, Triton and Tyson from entering which meant there was something else happening.

Finally the Palace doors opened wide and a large figure I loosely recognized as the recently appointed general of the armies of Olympus came towards us. The Cyclops was dressed in formal armor which I considered strange as what was the need for armor when there was no threat and you were within your own palace. The other guard swam behind him careful to avoid the club he seemed to be swinging wildly as he walked with little concern until he recognized Percy and broke out into a toothy grin before running forward.

(Percy)

Now I may have gotten a lot taller and stronger but so unfortunately had my half brother as he barreled into me and grabbed me in a bone crushing hug. Compared to him I was still small as he was easily about 13ft tall by now which allowed him to lift me clean of the floor. Combined with the pressure being applied to my chest if he didn't stop soon I would have to pull an Oceanus to get him off me.

However he eventually seemed to realize and place me back on the ground uncertainly.

'Hello big brother, you have got taller and wings like a shiny bird.' He said noticing my folded wings as I stretched them out to work out the ruffled mess they had become during the hug.