The Son of Kratos

Chapter 4

There is mention of abuse in this chapter, I'm sorry if this upsets some people.

Percy ducked under Atreus' sword as they sparred. Percy saw that he had potential. He knew Atreus was a nice, calm person but in battle he became something else. Annabeth watched, knowing that Atreus didn't want it to happen but she guessed it was something to do with being the son of the God of Anger and Bloodlust. Hermaður was flung out of his hands by Percy, Atreus yelled in rage and punched the ground, leaving a dent. Everyone's eyes widened as he walked away. Percy sighed, "he has too much anger. Until he controls it, I cannot teach him." "Just give him time. He found out his father is a god and the killer of the Olympians. That unlocked his anger and rage that he doesn't know how to use. He's scared," explained Annabeth. They saw his red tattoos fade as he calmed down, knowing they only appeared when he was angry or fighting. Jason suddenly appeared, looking worried, "hey guys, I have to tell you something. When Atreus first joined the cabin, he said at his foster home he would be punished if he didn't follow rules. That night, he was twitched and squirming in his sleep. His shirt moved and I saw a lot of scars, big and small." They all looked shocked. He seemed so happy and upbeat all the time. Zoe ran towards the Zeus cabin, trying to find Atreus, her friends followed.

Atreus stood in front of the mirror with his shirt on the floor. Scars were littered all across his torso, arms and back. His head snapped up when the door was slammed open. "Zoe." Not a question, a statement. He rushed to get a shirt on but Zoe stopped him. "I am sorry you had to go through this. No one should have to but you did. Yet you still carry a smile on your face. You don't have to pretend for us, we all have something dark in our past." The once joyful, strong teen collapsed in her arms crying. Maya ushered everyone else out before looking back, then closing the door. "You no longer have to be afraid. We are a family here and family stand by each other no matter what." They stood up, when suddenly Atreus hugged Zoe. She hugged back smiling. Silena yelled from outside the cabin, "there's a new prophecy!" They walked out, wondering what the prophecy could be. The group approached them with Rachel at the front, "alright here it is." Her eyes glowed green and green smoke came out of her mouth.

"A son born of Greek and Norse,

Shall stop the end at it's source.

Beware those of ice and fire,

For then the son will light the pyre.

The blades and axe must be unbound,

Or the son and his love won't be found."

All eyes shift to Atreus. Luke says, "we know the first line and 'the son' means Atreus. The 'blades and axe' means his father's weapons." "I know what the fourth line means," Chiron speaks up, "when Kratos' second wife died, he and his first son used a pyre to cremate her then spread her ashes at the highest peak in the realms. It means someone will die and Atreus will cremate them." "Alright but what does the second line mean?" Sammy asked. "Ragnarök," Atreus suddenly muttered. "How do you know that?" "I don't know. I just know that Ragnarok is the doomsday event when all the Norse gods battle Fenrir and Jormungandr. It is the destruction of all nine realms." They began to worry about what would happen on this quest. "Atreus will lead the quest and four others will go with him. Who will go with you?" "Sammy, Bianca, James and Zoe." "Do you know where to find the weapons?" "I know where to find the Leviathan Axe and that once I have it, I will know where the Blades of Chaos are." "Good. Be safe," Annabeth said to them.

They set out in the early morning, since Bianca didn't know how to shadow travel and Zoe didn't know how to vaper travel, they had to walk. James said, "where exactly are we going?" "The Cave of Surtr. It is a cave of pure fire and many Fire Giants guard it. Zoe has water powers so we can use that to our advantage." They didn't know how to fight Norse monsters but they had to.

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