The Sea Tyrant's Obsession (PJO x ROR) *18+* WTM/WTS Book 1

Chaos

A palpable hush fell over the chamber, the shock and confusion evident on the faces of the gods. The authority in the voice left no room for defiance. Even Poseidon and Hades, who had never encountered such resistance, found their own will subdued by the overwhelming presence. Poseidon looked furious by the submission.

I hate feeling weak! The temperamental god thought.

The air shimmered and warped as the figure of Chaos, the primordial entity, materialized in the center of the council. His form was a swirling mass of darkness and light, an embodiment of creation and destruction, embodying the very essence of the universe. The gods, powerful as they were, instinctively recoiled at the presence of a being that predated their existence.

"LORD CHAOS!" All the deities exclaimed in surprise.

Chaos's voice resonated through the hall once more, deep and ancient. "The cycle of destruction and rebirth is not yours to command, Zeus. The fate of mankind, of all creation, lies beyond the whims of gods."

Zeus, feeling curious, straightened in his seat. "Why do you intervene, Lord Chaos?" he asked, his voice uncharacteristically respectful. "What do you see in mankind that we do not?"

Chaos's form shifted, tendrils of energy flickering as he regarded the king of the Greek gods. "Mankind is flawed, yes, but they are also capable of growth, of change. The trials they face, the conflicts they endure, are the crucible in which they forge their destiny. To destroy them outright is to deny them the chance to evolve, to transcend their limitations."

Odin, ever the seeker of wisdom, leaned forward, his single eye gleaming with interest. "What do you propose, then, ancient one? If not Ragnarok, how shall we test their worth?"

"Oh, there will be no test."

"WHAT?!!!" Most of the gods in the room yelled out in shock. Even Brunhilde became wide-eyed, with Göll trembling in fear of the powerful being.

"What a letdown," muttered Shiva.

Aphrodite sighs in disappointment.

Poseidon narrowed his eyes, while Hades frowned.

"WHAT DO YOU MEAN THERE WILL BE NO TEST?" Screeched out Muninn, flapping his wings ferociously. The white raven would have continued if Odin hadn't grabbed his beak warningly.

"Shut up Muninn! Do you want to be obliterated by Chaos?" Hissed out Huginn.

"Oh? Then do you have a different approach to deal with mankind, Lord Chaos?" Zeus asked the primordial.

Chaos ignored everyone's reactions. "You see, I don't want the gods and humans to fight. I am actually against the destruction of humanity." The great being continued.

"HUH?!!!" everyone said in shock.

"Y-you are on the side of the humans?" Zeus stuttered out. "But why? Humans destroy everything on the Earth! We have the right to wipe them out!"

"I understand your feelings Zeus, as well as every deity in this room, but you all forgot yourselves," said Chaos.

Hades, who had been listening intently to the primordial's words, raised a brow wondering what the entity meant.

Chaos's form pulsated with a deeper intensity, casting shifting shadows across the chamber. "Forgot ourselves?" Zeus echoed, a hint of defiance in his voice. "What do you mean by that?"

Chaos's voice was steady, resonant. "Humans, in their flaws and cruelty, mirror the gods themselves. They inherit your tempers, your ambitions, your desires. Their wars, their strife, their destructiveness—these are reflections of the divine conflicts that shaped the cosmos."

A murmur rippled through the assembly. The gods, immortal and powerful, had never considered such a perspective. Odin's eye gleamed with a mixture of curiosity and understanding. "Are you suggesting, Lord Chaos, that in condemning humanity, we condemn ourselves?"

Chaos's gaze seemed to pierce through each deity present. "Indeed. To destroy them for their imperfections is to deny the very essence of your existence. It is a rejection of the chaos and order that birthed not only them but also you."

Poseidon, his anger now tempered by thought, leaned forward. "If not destruction, and if not a test, then what would you have us do?"

"Nothing."

Again, everyone is surprised. Some gods fell out of their seat.

"So...you want us to leave the humans alone?" Zeus said hesitantly.

"Precisely. But I do want you all to do one thing."

Every god leaned forward to hear closer.

Chaos's form glowed brighter, drawing the gods' attention even more intensely. "I want you to understand and empathize with the mortals you judge. To do this, I will show you the life of a single mortal being, someone who exemplifies humanity with their struggles and their potential for greatness."

The gods exchanged puzzled glances. "And who is this human?" Hades asked, his voice steady but intrigued.

But to his surprise, Chaos chuckled.

What is so funny? Hades thought, confused why the primordial thought his question is humorous.

The primordial's form shifted slightly, and a large grand screen appeared in the center of the room. "Her name is Percilla Jackson. Through her eyes, you will witness her trials and triumphs despite her mortality. You will learn what mankind is capable of through her, such as their resilience, their capacity for love, and their indomitable spirit."

"Percilla Jackson?" Poseidon repeated, finding the name strange, yet his interest is piqued. "What makes her so special?"

But Chaos didn't answer immediately.

Poseidon wanted to scream at the ancient immortal for wasting his time with his silence, but knows not to anger the being that is much more powerful than him.

Finally, Chaos answered. "Percilla Jackson is special because she is the strongest demigod to ever exist."

"............."

"Wait..."

"Did he just say...?"

"DEMIGOD?!!!!!" Almost everyone screamed out.

"Oh, so she is like Hercules," stated Zeus.

Hearing his name from his adopted father's lips, Hercules look up from his seat in interest.

"Not quite. You see, unlike Hercules who was human before ascending to godhood, dear Percilla is an offspring of a god and a human."

".............."

"SAY WHAT NOW!" Shouted Zeus in disbelief.

The gods erupted into a cacophony of voices, disbelief and astonishment echoing through the chamber.

"A demigod that is an offspring of a mortal and a god?" Said Athena, goddess of wisdom, war, strategy, and crafts. Her calm demeanor faltered, her sharp mind racing with possibilities.

"Who is her divine parent?" Hera, Zeus's wife and the goddess of marriage, women, and childbirth demanded. Her eyes narrowed with suspicion.

Chaos remained silent for a moment, allowing the weight of his revelation to settle. "Her father is none other than Poseidon."

The room fell into a stunned silence.

Note: One more chapter before getting back to Percy