Percy Jackson is betrayed before he's downright murdered. His body is left in the forest for the monsters, but a certain god finds him, and then his body is never seen again. And now a legend is spreading among the newer campers, a legend of Hephaestus' champion, a Clockwork Soldier. DISCLAIMER: I do not own PJO or HOO characters. All rights to Rick Riordan.

*I don't own Percy Jackson, Rick Riordan does* He was loved He was loyal He was human He was cursed by Gaea His form changed to become the thing he fought against He was betrayed by those he called friends He was Percy Jackson I am a warrior I lashed out against those who sought to hurt me I know the meaning of suffering I cannot forgive I finally broke the chains the Fates had bound me in I am a monster I am Perseus, the mistake of Olympus

The world is hardly ever what it seems. We have seen our heroes fight monsters, gods, titans, and even the very Earth itself. But, there were rules and procedures to be followed. There were prophecies that defined the path to victory. Now the enemy has no limits, no safeties, no restraints. Or Mortals aren't as blind and powerless as the gods seem to think... This is a completed story in told alternating POVs with Percy, Nico, Jason, and Piper being the main focus. The first several chapters are a bit rough, but my writing improved as it progresses. I will edit the early chapters to better match the quality of the later chapters when I have some spare time. This is not a story you should approach lightly, as there are numerous triggers including, but not limited to: blood, torture, death, and attempted suicide.

In a post-apocalyptic and zombified world, Annabeth and Thalia team up with another group of survivors. As Annabeth becomes close with another survivor, her world begins to fall apart. *Disclaimer- All rights to Rick Riordan I do not own these characters or the PJO series!!