Percy Jackson: dark waters

Chapter 5

Before I shaken off the shock of just meeting what can be considered capital G God, he disappeared. Tartarus threw his blade in front of me, then disappeared, leaving blade behind. 

Percy's POV

I was really tempted to pick up the sword that stuck near the river, but decided against it. I mean this is The Blade of Tartarus, but at the same time it IS The Blade of Tartarus. Nothing good would probably come from me touching it. 

I stuck by the river, going up the flow. Doors of Death are no longer down here, so no exiting same way last time. Climbing up the chasm is probably not the option either, since the Pit pulls everything down. But monsters somehow leave Tartarus. If I manage to find how they do it, maybe there is a chance for me to exit. I could not think of many myths regarding Tartarus. It was always something inaccessible to mortals. The hole where gods and titans beforehand (yes, I know. Long words. Athena blessing or Annabeth smacking me with dictionary) threw all and every creature they did not want to deal with. Or couldn't. Typhon is here, Kronos is here, even Kelli is here. Every single monster I killed is down here. I am trapped with them. I chuckled at this thought. No. They are trapped here with me. I defeated the god of war. I defeated Kronos, I've slain my fair share of giants. I am son of Poseidon. Greatest demigod to roam the earth. I am Perseus freaking Jackson. They should fear me, not the other way around. Wow. Nice motivation speech Percy...

My thoughts were interrupted by a roar. I would recognize it anywhere. My old friend: Minotaur. Instinctively, I dodged to the right. Just in time. A few seconds later and I would be impaled on his horns.

"What's up big guy? Missed me?"

ROAR

"I guess that means you won't kindly let me chop your head and be done with it?"

As an answer he summoned an axe with a burning head. Seriously? Cliché much.

When he swing at me, I jumped away. The axe did not do any damage to me, but the fire caught on my shirt. I cursed under my breath and tore it away. No time to think. If not for my ADHD, I would already be dead three times. I dodged next swing and started running. Beef head is not really good at taking turns while charging. I managed to roll out of his way just as he was to flatten me and use me as impromptu doormat. I cut his ankle, making him roar in pain before falling on the ground. Without second thought, I pierced his back with Riptide and caused him to turn into golden dust. 

Jason POV

Since after Percy got himself banished to Tartarus two weeks ago, it was a total mess. I never seen gods so divided. Some of them, like Poseidon, Apollo, Artemis and (to my great surprise) Athena, scolded Zeus for this. They demanded Percy to be brought back. Sadly, Zeus, Hera, Ares, Mr. D and Demeter voted against it. It is a total mess. Poseidon is threatening to start a war. But to be honest, Camps aren't in better condition. CHB strongly supports their hero and savior. Some suggested preparing a quest to save him, but Chiron luckily got the idea out of their heads. Nico helped much. This little boy can be scary. Now even scarier since he became immortal incarnation of death. Yup. Thanatos decided to share his power with Nico. Now while Death does day-to-day reaping, Neeks travel the world as ghost king to catch souls who escaped the underworld. 

Back to the subject at hand. CHB supports Percy and sees him as a hero. CJ on the other hand sided with Jupiter on this matter. They declared Percy a traitor and a threat. Yeah... Insulting their two most important gods was not the best idea Perseus. They support the Olympian council in their decision, but I fear the tension. Gods are divided and it is not good. It might start another civil war. Last time I heard about such division was during Trojan War. 

Dark times are coming to Western Civilization. 

A/N sorry for long wait, I try to stay faithful to twice a week updates, but with school year starting, it might get harder. I would appreciate any feedback. Also, sorry for crappy Jason POV. I am still trying to get a hang on his personality.