The Black Serpent (Pjo/Avengers Crossover)

Chapter 9

Hello everybody! It has been quite awhile since I last updated this story. I sincerely apologize for that, as I know many of you have been anxiously awaiting this chapter. Between school and everything it is extremely difficult to do anything let alone write fan fiction you know? Anyway, before my hiatus I was becoming discouraged by the minimal response this story was receiving. I decided it would be in my best interest to take a step back and focus on more important things. Now I feel comfortable continuing where I left off. Unfortunately, I still will not be updating as regularly as before but here is a new chapter :)
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Percy's POV:
I was dreading my meeting with the so called Avengers. Why must danger always find me? I can't stand prophecies. Why am I going again? Oh yea, 'save the world'. What a load of crap. They don't need me. I only bring death. And sadness. Destruction. It's would be better if I just died in a hole. Thor seemed desperate though.... I'll go. They... They'll realize there mistake soon after I arrive and send me packing anyway. Before I could change my mind I zapped myself to the living room of the Avengers tower. Upon appearing I heard multiple screams and multiple weapons pointed towards me.
"Black Serpent... you- how- where did you??? Huh?" A women with bright red hair and a gun said. I believe she is Natasha Romanov aka the Black Widow.
"Thor invited me. There's been a prophecy correct?" I said as I pulled off my skull mask and stowed it away.
Just then with the usual black shadow Nico stepped into the room.
"SEAWEED BRAIN! WHY HAVEN'T YOU CALLED ME! DO YOU REALIZE HOW WORRIED I'VE BEEN WITH THE PROPHECY AND THE BREAK IN AT THE UNDERWORLD?!! YOU IDIOT!"
Angry tears streaming down his face he tackled me into a very, very tight bear hug.
"Neeks relax! I am OK! What happened at the underworld?"
"I- I don't really know... I wasn't even supposed to hear about it but I overheard my dad groaning about it to Charon. As far as I can gather some spirits were taken from Elysium. The strange thing is dad didn't sound surprised. He was like 'it was only a matter of time till he took them. He could never resist young heroes. Percy I'm scared. Who has that power?"
"Um... You?"
"Hazel was entirely different! Besides she was in the Fields of Asphodel which has way less security than, Elysium."
"Okay okay I get it. How did you know I was here?"
"I sensed you life presence enter this building. I've been keeping an eye on them ever since you cast a shield around their tower."
"Is anyone going to explain or are you just gonna ignore us?" Clint whined.
"Sorry just catching up with my cuz. First things first we need Tony up and about. I know what's wrong with him and with Nico's help we can heal him. Take us to the med bay please"
"Um... No." They looked at me like I was insane.
"Last time you were here you almost killed him. No way are we taking you right to him! Do we look like idiots."
"Actually, yes. I am the only chance he has left. His defences are almost completely broken and when that wall shatters Tony will be dead within the hour. The Avengers looked apprehensive but led the way nonetheless.
"Nico, Tony's being possessed by a very very powerful force. We need to rescue him but it will be difficult. I doubt even the gods could pull it off." I mind messaged him.
"Then what makes you think we can?"
"...We're Demigods, and sometimes that makes us more powerful than the gods." I smirk then sever the connection. We reached the med bay and I immediately stride over to Tony. His skin was pale, beads of cold sweat coat his forehead.
"Nico" I used my captain voice. The one that demands obedience. "Start to feel into his mind, keep you thoughts guarded, the being inside him is very powerful."
"I feel it" Nico gasps. "How is he even alive? It is so-"
"Concentrate Nico! Begin to wrap your shadows against the opposition and squeeze. Keep your walls up Nico it will counter attack. I began lending the son of Hades my energy and using my powers to help protect his mind.
" Being saying the chant to ward off evil Nico"
He quickly started chanting in rapid fire Greek too quickly for me to understand. His voice rose in volume as the spell began to take effect. After much struggle the weakened monster left Tony's body and was removed from the tower thanks to my shield. Tony's eyes flew open just as Nico collapsed to the floor in exhaustion. I gently scooped him up in my arms and laid him on a nearby bed. Turning to face Tony I helped him sit up and motioned for his friends to come closer. A weeping Pepper ran forward and gathered him up in a gentle yet passionate hug.
"Tony I am so so so so so so sorry! I was so scared I would never see you again!"
"Wha- what hap-p-pened? I remember b-beating ultron....." He croaked
"Tony that was over a year ago"
"W-what? N-no no so t-the d-d-dreams wh-where real? P-please"
"What dreams Tony? You were... Um... possessed by some sort of demon or monster. It put you in a coma for the past two months and if not for the Black Serpent and Nico you would likely be dead.
" d-danger"
"What?"
"D-danger is approaching. T-the pit is c-coming. W-working with m-m-Mad t-titan. Power-f-ful. Die. We will die. Need the sea son's hero" He leaned back and closed his eyes. Tears streamed down his face and he refused to speak further.
"Who-"
"Me. " My voice came out in  monotone, "I think... I think he was visited by more than one powerful being. The one we just exercised out of him... And the others... Well they were the Fates actually. They gave him enough strength to survive this long. "
"What was the other being?"
"My best guess? Tartarus. Or one of his most powerful minions. I think while they were in Tony's head, he sort of downloaded their plans so to speak. It almost killed him in the process. I hate to say this but when he eventually wakes up for good... Tony won't be the same person you once knew."
"Hold on. Wait. Back up. Who... What are you, and don't give me that 'Black Serpent' crap. You need to tell me what the fuck is going on right now or I swear to god I will make you wish you had never been born." Pepper's eyes blazed and I knew she meant business.
"The name's Perseus Jackson, but please call me Percy. As for what am I, well that's harder to explain. I was born a demigod, son of the Greek god Poseidon, but now am something different. Something never seen before. Something powerful. I discovered my heritage after discovering my best friend was half goat and watching my mother get turned into a zap of light thanks to Mr. Minotaur. I then killed him with his own horn and mind you, that was with no training. I went to camp for people like me and have been in a living hell since. I have killed Titans, Giants, a bitchy Primordial and more monsters than you could ever imagine. I willingly fell into hell so I could remain with the love of my life. I watched as my camp was ravaged by monsters and as my fellow campers, my family, were killed. None of them were older than seventeen. I could do nothing as my closest companions were murdered in cold blood nor when the love of my life was stabbed through the heart. I was granted blessings from all the major gods as well as the majority of the minor ones. I was the leader of not only the Greeks but the Romans as well and at a single command they all would follow me into any battle. I gave it all up. I left the only family I have ever known to become some assassin in the night. I left this life. I did not ask for this. I just want to be left alone until the blanket of death raps around me. But no. No 'Fate' has other plans for me. 'Fate' refuses to let me out of their grasp. I am a puppet and the string master has called for me to help you pathetic 'superheros'. You are not heroes. The heroes are dead. Do not speak to me of trivial matters. Do not try to get to know me. I will fight with you in the upcoming battle and will gladly give my life for the cause. Until then, I suggest you train. This will be like nothing you have faced before.
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This chapter is for widmangirl because you were the one who supports this story no matter what and has reminded me of my job as the author of this fanfiction. Thanks, you rock
-E.R. Ruff