Avengers Initiative: Percy Jackson

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Tony POV

"So, Fury, what exactly am I suppose to be looking for?" I asked as I flew over Manhattan.

"Any type of strange creature or person, Stark. I've told you this before," Fury said to me, causing me to roll my eyes.

"Sir~ there is paranormal readings coming from the Lower city. I suggest you check it out~" JARVIS said to me through the com link.

"Alright JARVIS. I'll check it out. Mean while, Fury, what are the rest of the team doing?"

"They're looking for the kid, Stark. Trying to find out where he was last."

"See now, why couldn't I have been doing that?" I asked him in agitation.

"Because you'd make too big of a scene," Fury answered and I snorted.

"Yeah, like that doesn't already happen because of a certain god coming to Earth,"

"Mr. Stark, please just find out what's causing these disturbances and come back to HQ so that we may 'meet' the boy," I rolled my eyes.

"Alright, but save the interrogation until I get there," I clicked off as I came near the building where the spikes in the system were happening.

"Sir~ It is ill advised to go in there.~" JARVIS said as he sent me the readings from the scanners.

"Yeah, but orders are orders and I don't need Fury on my back like last time." I shuddered as I thought about that time. Never again will disobey the One Eyed Pirate. Note to Readers: Never Ever trust a man with bread sticks.

As I flew down to the old warehouse looking building, I saw a familiar looking boy run out of the building, right as it exploded. The blast from the shock wave sent me flying back a few feet and when I glanced up again I saw a giant creature that looked like a bull wearing a pair of boxer shorts. It stood on its hind legs and bellowed in rage at the young(ish) boy who now held a sword in one hand and a shield in the other. The bull-like creature snorted and clenched his humanoid fists as his eyes burned a deep ruby color and he suddenly charged at the boy, his head down and his needle sharp horns positioned directly at the boy's chest, aiming for his heart.

Quicker than I could blink, the boy dodged the bull creature and with a downward slash of his sword, the bull creature vanished in a flash of gold dust. I landed on the ground, just as the boy lifted his head to reveal his face. Sea green eyes flashed dangerously and my eyes widened slightly with recognition.

It was Percy Jackson.

Percy POV

So, my day's been just great, here let me tell you about it:

Woke up. Got dressed. Had a blue breakfast with my mom and Paul. Then went to go for a walk around the city. Took the wrong turn and ended up in the lower side of Manhattan. That's where my day started getting even more fun. See, when I was trying to find my way back to the Upper Side, I happened to run into my very first monster; the Minotaur. Just great, isn't it. So that's where I am right now... Let's resume, shall we.

"Oh, come on!" I yelled as I jumped over the barricade of crates, to get away from the creature. I heard him roar as he smashed through the support beams of the old building. There was a sound of crack and creaking before the building started to come down on me. As quick as I could I ran out of the building, rolling onto the ground as a huge explosion finished it off.

When I stood back up, I face with a pair of burning red eyes and hot, rotten meat smelling breath. I took out Riptide and uncapped the faux pen covering, as I went into my battle stance. Feet apart, knees bent, back straight, sword in one hand and my new and improved shield in the other. The Minotaur roared, enraged, before he charged at me, his head down and his deadly horns pointed directly at me. Wait a minute... deja vu much?

Right, when he was about to skewer me, I dodged quickly and slashed him on the shoulder with my sword. It took a few moments, but he died like every other monster I faced, with an explosion of gold dust. I was panting lightly, when I heard the metallic footsteps come towards me and I raised my head in order to see if it were friend or foe. What I got was an ironic surprise. Dressed in his red and gold Iron suit was...

Tony Stark.