Percy Jackson and the Avengers {DISCONTINUED}

Chapter 12

Percy POV
"Hey Percy. How did you even know there was a bomb in the game console? Then figure out there were more?" Tony had asked me that for the millionth time because I was already talking with Steve and James. "Geez, Tony. Give the kid a break. Besides it's rude to interrupt the adults while we're talking." James said with a smirk. Tony scowled and walked away. James and I have become really close. He asks me to call him Bucky but I like James better. "I'm curious, how did you find that out?" Steve crossed his arms across his chest. I sighed, "Tony! I'm gonna explain." Tony tumbled over. "I can sense things in the air -part of my life- through water. Some wires felt off. When I checked there was a bomb and there were some extra wires that wouldn't have been needed unless there was more than one. And there was. Unfortunately I can not be in ten different places at once to disarm them." Tony thought and Steve and James looked flat out confused. "You know, Percy. You've been with us for almost a month now and we still don't know your entire story." Bruce walked up. They were right. I looked over to Wanda and Thor. "We can help." I nodded. "Come on. Probably shouldn't eat anything either." Tony was bringing popcorn that was for who know what. "I want popcorn." He retorted. I shook my head. Peter came and sat beside me with Wanda on my other side. Tony, Clint, and Uncle Bruce on the couch in front of me. Steve in a chair with James on the floor. Sam was standing. Thor was standing behind me."Okay. So you all know that I had an abusive stepfather. When I was twelve years old, my life turned around." I told them every last bit. My first quest, almost dying, my second quest, almost dying, my third, almost dying, my fourth, almost dying, the war, getting offered godhood, the underwater kiss, then the most recent war. Thor and Wanda spoke some because it got hard. "Because I got distracted by analyzing another rouge demigod, my wise girl was killed. It was my fault." Tears ran down my face like a fountain. "I am Perseus Achilles Jackson, son of Poseidon, retriever of the Master Bolt, The Golden Fleece, survivor of the Labyrinth, holder of the sky, bane of Kronos, praetor of Camp Jupiter, retriever of the twelfth legions eagle, survivor of Tartarus, and bane of Gaea, Mother Earth. Also babysitter for the gods. Well Apollo." The sun shone quite harsh on me. "Get over it Apollo." It went back to normal. "I'm also one of the few demigods who's fatal flaw isn't pride. Mines personal loyalty." They all stared. "Going through that you've gotta have scars. Can we see them?" Bruce asked timidly. Clint and Steve spun their heads around, "No!" I was confused, "Steve I knew about, but you Clint?" He looked sheepish, "Um, during the prank was when I slept with, um, you, and when you were changing, I was curious so I moved enough to see you." I was mad. "What! You could've asked instead of lying to me about it!" I stormed off to my room. I slammed my door and sat in a corner.

Bruce POV
After Percy stormed out we all looked to Clint. "Way to go!" He looked extremely guilty, "I'm sorry! I didn't want ask because I didn't want to end up presses against a wall with a knife to my neck!" Everyone still scolded him. "Guys, He does have a pretty good reason. Percy would've showed him after pushing him into a wall and threatening him not to tell anyone about it. He's done the same to Tony after he teased him about a sensitive subject. And almost all of you know just exactly how strong and fast he is." I looked to Steve, Tony and Bucky who had visible bruises on their faces. They sighed. Just then Percy came back in the room. He stood in the middle, closed his eyes and took his shirt off. Tony threw up and the rest of us gasped. Who could be so cruel! Why did Percy have to endure something like this! He slowly opened his eyes. He said he tell us where and when and who gave them to him. He knew everything about every single one. He showed us where he was branded and he words that had been carved into his skin. I said his name and hugged him.

Percy POV
I just sat there trying to calm down. I eventually started crying. I don't even know why I was crying. I stood and went back out. They were still in the den talking. I stood in the middle, closed my eyes and without a word slipped my shirt off. I heard gasps and someone throw up. I opened my eyes. Everyone just stared. Tony was by the trash can. "I can tell you where I got each and every one. There are a few more down my thighs." I pulled the hem of my pants down slightly so they could see the "T" mark. "Tartarus branded me. Also writing words into my skin." I pointed to the other words. 'Worthless' 'helpless' 'weak'. All carved into my waist. "Percy." Uncle Bruce stood and wrapped his arms around my shoulders. "You shouldn't have gone through this. You're a hero. You've done more for the world than we can ever dream of doing. You didn't deserve any of this." I was soon in a group hug. Peter was on my back with his arms wrapped around my waist. Wanda around my side. I buried my head in his shoulder. I still didn't have my shirt on. "Scars or no scars. I love you Percy. You're like my son. And I'm going to treat you like it." Bruce said as we all pulled apart. I smiled. "Thank you." I pulled my shirt back on. "Percy, I hate to say this, but going through what you have, you would have nightmares. How come you haven't had any?" Steve asked. I thought. "Well, I think it's because I've had someone with me. My first night, I was with everyone then Clint, then i didn't sleep, then with Uncle Bruce. Been with him since we got here." They all nodded. "You were right. I shouldn't have eaten anything." Tony was kinda pale. We all laughed at that. I gave a small smile. They all smiled big at this. "What?" I laughed. "Your eyes. They're bright and alive." I blushed at James' words. They laughed at my blush which just made me blush harder. "Come on, dinner will be ready in a few." Wanda and Tasha led us to the dining room. We all ate and laughed. We stayed up till midnight. "Time for bed!" Steve announced when we all yawned. They all mumbled goodnights. I headed to my room to change into comfier clothes. Then I headed to Uncle Bruce's room. He want in bed yet so I climbed in and snuggled deep into the sheets. I heard someone come in. They turned the lights off and climbed into bed. "Percy! Get off the covers!" Uncle Bruce half whispered while laughing. I groaned but moved. Once we were settled, I spoke, "Thank you. For everything. It's....it's been a while since someone has done anything for me, much less as much as you've done for me." I couldn't see him but he's probably smiling. "That's what family is for." He grabbed me and pulled me close. I moved closer and hugged him. "Good night Percy." With that his breathing slowed into long even breaths. He was dead to the world. I smiled and closed my eyes. I had a family. A good one too.