Heroes of Olympus - The lightning war

Chapter 1

PERCY

My vision was a haze, everything was spinning and my eyes would close as soon as I opened them.

What the Hades is happening?

I can feel myself moving but can't see a thing, I'm seated - not so gently may I add - into a chair with my wrists bound with something I already knew I shouldn't touch. I finally got my eyes open when a bright light turned on, my eyes were adjusting to the sudden glare.

First I identified brown hair and tan skin, could be anyone. Then unevenly cut long hair with a small braid to the side, it can't be. Then kaleidoscope eyes fluttered open from unconsciousness, oh my gods...

"Piper...?" My throat hurt like Achilles heel, as if it's even struck; I could feel the raspy tone in it.

"Piper...Piper c'mon hey focus." I looked at her for some kind of sign that she isn't like the guys.. For a sign that she's not brain washed.

"P...Percy?" Her eyes widened, her eyes got brighter her lips fuller and her body more mature. She was all grown up just like me, but I still saw the teenager I knew her to be. "Percy, you look like a grandpa."

"Oh yeah, definitely Piper." I thought

"Where are we?" She shrieked as she looked down at the metal semi-circles hovering over our hands that were shocked with lightning.

"I..I don't know but we clearly have to get out of here." I looked around for anything useful but there was nothing to be found, just darkness. I sighed in frustration,"I don't know if we'll get out anytime soon."

"Ugh Hades... Can't water take out lightning?"

"Water can transport lightning but can't take it out." I looked down at Piper's hands. She could just barely slip through if I take away the lightning,"Too risky, I'm not gonna let you get electrocuted on my watch while your husband is on an evil rampage."

"You think he's on a evil rampage..?" She asked worriedly looking around for anything.

"Would you guys stop squirming? Also it's very rude talking about me while I'm not present. Well, visible anyway." More lights shined around us as Jason stepped into view.

"Jason what're you doing?!" I asked, he turned toward me and his blue eyes were now gray and dark. Almost like a lightning cloud.

"Percy! Percy Percy.." He gripped my neck with his whole hand,"Percy. Always being a nuisance even when you're an old weak little man."

"Shut up." I snarled,"You don't know anything that I've been through."

"Oh? Don't I? Last I remember, you're not even supposed to be in Camp Half Blood. After Chiron's death you were supposed to leave, move on, find a new life. They almost wiped your memory of ever being a demi-god."

"Shut up!"

"Atleast, that's what this official scroll says of your relieved duty as a protector." He held up the scroll that said it all,"Even has a little seal right over there." He pointed at the seal and looked up at my mockingly.

"I didn't do anything."

"That's just the question isn't it? Why are they doing this to you huh? Do you know why Percy?" He gripped my throat tighter and I kept finding it harder and harder to breathe.

"Jason stop it!" Piper yelled I looked at her with a knowing look, telling her I'd be okay silently.

"Do you know why Percy?! Wouldn't you like to share with the rest of us?"

"When I faced the council I nearly killed one of the gods!"

"Which one? Say it!"

"Poseidon! Okay?! I nearly killed my father!" Everything fell silent as me and Jason stared at each other almost like a face off. He let loose of his grip and I gasped for air, I glanced at Piper but looked away as soon as I did. She looked so scared, afraid, of me.

I'm not a monster...

"That was just great. What a beautiful performance by Percy Jackson. Extremely entertaining if I do say so myself, wouldn't you agree?" He looked over at Piper smirking.

"Jason...this isn't you..." Tears streaked Piper's cheeks as Jason walked towards her.

"Shh it's okay." He wiped her tears away,"Percy can't hurt you... He doesn't have his powers." I gripped the arm rests so tight it cracked the wood.

"What is this?! An interrogation?!"

"No no, just a confession.." I watched Jason stare into Pipers eyes, almost looking confused. "This isn't toruture, it's compensation for your sins." He backed away and faced me once again. "It's a shame I won't be doing all the things we have planned for you."

"What things?! Hey don't walk away from me!"

"Be brave Percy. Not like how you coward hiding from the authorities all this time...I'm just doing a service. Justifying a criminal." He walked away without another word to say.