Night's Son Chapter 19

A/N: Wow! That year passed by quickly. I apologize for not updating during that time. I was just busy for the first couple of months and then I completely forgot about Fanfiction in general. I logged back on a couple days after about three to four months and it seems like a lot has changed! I haven't really been able to keep up with any of the fanfics recently so this story is probably a concept not so approached anymore. Well, from what I have seen while I've scrolled and read a couple stories. I'm really sorry to anyone who was still waiting for me to update in the past eleven months. I just gave up on PJO in general, considering I haven't even read the third and fourth books in the second series yet at all. I've come today with an update that probably won't make up for much and I'm already awestruck thinking about all of the updates I could've had in the past year alone. I could've probably already completed this story. I started this in what? June of 2012? And it's already June 2014. These two years past extremely quickly and I didn't even realize it. I had to go and re-read the story again to see what I had even written and I was really disappointed. Even looking at a couple of sentences, there are so many grammatical errors. I feel like I've improved in the past year so hopefully I'll be able to do better! I've gotten some reviews in the past chapters saying that Nyx already other kids which was explained in the fourth book, I believe? House of Hades? I just wanted to say that I started writing in way before that book even came out so of course, it's not as accurate and it's an AU so obviously I need to change things up a little. Honestly after this update, I don't even know I'll update again or frequently because even after one chapter, I lose the cheery and excited attitude to make another update because I can't think of anything else to write about and the year break in between made me forget about any other idea I had. I'm pretty sure a lot has already given up on his story and I'm kind of sad about it. I mean, I could've guessed already and I don't blame anyone but still. To even get above 500 faves and alerts each is something too. I think when I updated last year in July it was still in the mid 300's so thinking about how I even got more and more faves and alerts when I was inactive makes me happy! However, I do promise that I do plan on finishing this story. Whether it's like three years from now on, or even a couple months. I'm on summer break right now so my goal is to at least update once every two weeks? If not then three weeks. Because I want to get this story into the early or mid twenty chapters before come August when school starts up again. Once again, I want to thank everyone who has stayed with this story since I started. While you're reading and there are errors regarding the plot and characters, please tell me. I may have forgotten a couple of them already. Lol. I think I already forgot all of the spirits that I was writing about in the chapter before so I'll need to find the page about them again which I have no idea where to even search. And lastly, this story has managed to get over 177,000 views. Like wow! That's amazing! I never even thought that could've happened. Haha.

Percy POV

My insides felt like they were crushing and splitting apart from the density. I tightened my grip on Tartarus' shoulder and grinned at him despite the pain I was going through. I knew he was going through the same. He dark long hair clung to his forehead as he piercing eyes stared me down, glowering me at with hatred.

"So," He started, "To talk, you bring me to the Sky. What's your purpose?"

I didn't answer him, as I knew that we were almost there so I just looked ahead ignoring the dulling ache on body. I could feel the blood pumping through my veins, the gravity bringing Tartarus and me down along with it. I smirked at him and my tongue stuck out playfully, "You don't seem as strong as you are, Tartarus. What's wrong?" I teased him, knowing full well that this deity beside me couldn't do anything for the moment and we had a mutual agreement. I wanted answers and in return he would also get to ask a couple questions. I shrugged inwardly. There wasn't really anything that was interesting for him to know about me at this point.

We came to an abrupt end when we reached the end and we looked up to see a white and blue background, filled with green trees. When I had thought about the Sky, I didn't except to see tree's here. Unless this was what he wanted them to look like and when I was thinking about him, I wondered where he was.

Tartarus growled at me, "Son of Nyx, We're here. What do you want?" He stood tall, glowering down at me. I knew he was just trying to mess with me. He didn't psych me. No matter how strong he was or if he was a Primordial. Although, since this was the first time I was up close with him, he radiated a different type of aura. His presence seemed to be familiar, but I was sure before the war, I had never even seen him so why did I feel a connection to him?

"I want answers and I want them now. I couldn't ask them on Earth. It would've been too risky. You and I both know this is mutual territory. I can't attack you here and you can't attack me. You already know of the law. It's just us."

"Hn. I suppose. I'll tell you. However, it won't matter. My army is already ready to attack Olympus while you're still here, before me, talking away." He smirked.

I groaned quietly, knowing that it would come to this and that he had tricked me. He had purposely been quiet and had let me grab a hold on him to take him here because he knew his army was already ready to strike down.

"What problem do you have with my Mother?"

"I merely have a personal agenda with her, nothing else. She killed one of my children in the past and I plan to get revenge." He licked his lips, "I could've cared less about them, however the fact that she killed one of my own blood is was made me like this. So, in return, I will kill you to get back at her. And also, there is another reason, in which I'd rather not share with a child like yourself at this moment."

I went quiet, not wanting to believe that my Mother had killed one of his children but his words held truth and my eyes widened, what was the other reason? What else had my Mother done?

He continued, "That is why I want you to join my side. If you join my side, then I would spare you. I could even give you anything you want."

I looked off to the side, the breeze softly against my face, "I want nothing to do with you or your problem with Nyx. I wasn't there while she killed your kid and I have had to relation to her while she did it. Keep me out of it."

He kept a hand at his chin, rubbing it thoughtfully. "If you say so, although you will accept sooner or later. Don't worry. Fate will repeat itself."

Fate? What did he mean by that? Had something like this happened before? No. It couldn't have. Chaos had told me everything relating to the wars that happened before, and Tartarus wasn't even there for most of them. So what had he meant?

"What do you mean by Fate repeating itself? What do you know?" I demanded, wanting answers.

"Ah ah, Percy. A question for a question. It's my turn." And my eyes hardened, waiting for him to continue, "My question would be why you're so bestowed upon helping those Greek Gods. What have they done to make you become like this? From what I've seen, you never cared for them in any of sort way. Why can't you join my side? I could take care of you and show you the right way." He actually sounded genuinely concerned for a split second, like he didn't even want to fight me and that made even more curious. What was his story and what had made him like this in the first? There were so many questions and not even answers. What had my Mother done to him in the first place? He was just someone full of hatred and that made me think. Why was I helping them? Because of Artemis? Was she the only reason?

"My family wanted to help them," I started out carefully, not wanting to give a wrong answer, "My duty is to help protect my family even if it means helping the Greeks."

He nodded, somewhat satisfied with my answer or the fact that I had hesitated at first had him thinking that he was changing my mind.

"I see." He concluded. And that seemed like the end of conversation. There wasn't much more to say. Once we went back, we would become enemies again. Him attacking Olympus and I defending it. So, for the final time I looked him in the eyes and I could actually see the pain and longing in the them. Hardened eyes from all the years of hatred and anger. What if he had been a gentle and kid person before? Chaos had once said he was a member of the Family. So what happened? I needed answers and I knew who could give me them.

Nyx.

I moved my hand in front of him, and he looked it wondering what it was for so I answered for him, "I want to shake hands with you. For the last time before we go back. This is the one time we'll ever do this. This of this as a way of ending our treaty that was momentary.

He glared at my hand before lifting his and he shook my hand and for a split second, I could feel the feelings rolling off of him in heaps, all of the hatred being unfolded and thrown at me. I gasped inwardly at how strong his hate was and I could actually feel it and the feeling of death I got wasn't exactly pretty either. To be honest, I felt bad. It was like he was a normal person except with hundreds of layers above.

"This one time, Percy. I am an avenger. I will avenge my child. My blood was spilt because of her and I plan to make her pay and because I'm so sincere, I decided that I'll at least tell you before I kill your Mother." He grinned at me wickedly.

I muttered an insult under my breath before I concentrated on the power inside of him and I opened my eyes again to see the same portal we had come from in front of me and we both stepped through it with a final glance at each other. I know some might be wondering, couldn't I just leave him here and not deal with him later on? But I couldn't, whoever had come here, must leave. Nobody can stay here. Not even Tartarus. With that, I closed my eyes, relaxing as I let the portal sweep me away back to Earth where I would get the answers I needed.

Line Break

I opened my eyes I breathed in the fresh air of Earth and I grinned to myself. Honestly, I could probably live here after all. Once everything was over, that is. I didn't really mind anymore. I didn't really hate the Greeks anymore. They were fine after a while, especially Hermes. He was just a hilarious guy. I chuckled to myself as I weaved my way, coming across the familiar terrain of the Empire State Building and I stepped inside to see the guy sitting at the front desk toss me the keys without a word and I caught them with ease, dragging myself to the elevators, I was already tired from everything that happened today but I needed to make sure Thalia had delivered the book safely. But then again, I would probably be informed tomorrow and considering it was already late, I couldn't really talk with my mom until morning. Grunting, I pushed the button to the top floor as I tapped my foot patiently, listening to the music that was on at the moment. Earth itself was just a peaceful place and I wouldn't let Tartarus ruin it. No matter what conversation I have with him, I wouldn't let him take control of me and convince me to join him.

Then again, I needed some answers. What was a Family? What was a dispute between two deities that had caused this? Inwardly I couldn't help but think that maybe this war was my mom's fault after all. It did make sense that Tartarus would do this to avenge his fallen child and what better way to do it than kill off me? Tartarus just needed to face the truth and that no matter what he did, his child wouldn't come back. Walking the road of revenge wouldn't do him good and it would just make him feel empty.

The elevator door dinged and opened and I stepped out as I came across the familiar view of Olympus. Minor Gods danced along, like they didn't even care for the upcoming war. Was this how it felt to be able to live for eternity? Knowing that even if you died, you would eventually come back to face the same things over and over again until the end of time? Would becoming immortal be even good besides the fact I could be with Artemis for a very, very long time? I made my way across the Main Palace, and considering Zeus would most likely be there, I walked past it, ignoring it all together.

"I see you're back." A familiar voice said behind me, and I spun around and came face to face with Apollo.

He grinned when he saw my surprised face, I didn't think Gods would be out wandering around at this time but then again, it was already three in the morning and it was more than likely that Apollo was just strolling around, trying to spend some time before having to go back to his duties as the Sun God. "Don't worry, Thalia delivered the book to Zeus and Lord Chaos. It's safe in there hands." I breathed heavily, relived that our mission was a success and that Thalia and Nico had brought the book back safely.

He ran a hand across his hair, and threw me a smile, showing off his pearl white teeth and I smiled weakly at him, not wanting to really talk to him any longer. All I wanted to do was go sleep. "I know you're tired and this won't take long but I just wanted to talk about Artemis." He said, "I know what your relationship with her and I know because of her being my sister I wouldn't approve, but you're different. I actually like you this time. My sister may be a tough one, but even she has limits, Percy. I know after the war, you want to stay here with her and I respect that but if you do anything to hurt her.."

I grabbed his shoulder, understanding what he want because I knew I would've done the same if I had a sister as well that I wanted to protect and I nodded at him, "I promise, Apollo, I won't hurt your sister. She's way too important to me. I'll protect her with my life. I can guarantee that."

He nodded, "Then I guess that's that. You can go sleep then .I know the day must've been hard for you. Zeus expects an explanation of the quest tomorrow whenever you're ready." With that he turned around to leave, waving at me with his hand as he disappeared into the darkness.

Line Break

I woke up the next morning, with a feeling of dread. I sighed and ran a hand through my already long black hair; I'd have to get it cut sometime soon. I knew Tartarus would be attacking soon. I just didn't know when he would do it. I pulled the covers off as I stood up, picking up my shirt off the ground and putting on.

"I see you're awake," A feminine voice said behind me, and I turned around to see Nyx, sitting on the couch beside the window. I was confused, how had she come here without me sensing her? "I've been here for a couple hours now, if that's what you're wondering. I read your thoughts when you were about to fall asleep last night and decided that this moment would be the right time for you to ask your questions. I know you have many, son."

I ignored her presence, and walked to the bathroom, turning on the sink and started washing my face. What would I even ask her? Why she had killed Tartarus' child and why she hadn't told me?

"Percy," She called, "I have reasons to why I did it."

She had read my thoughts again, of course. "Stop getting into my head," I growled and I walked out of the bathroom, a towel wiping my face and I sat down in front of her.

"Reasons? Why don't you tell me then? Why is it that you kept this from me? My entire life I thought you were someone that hadn't killed and split blood. I looked up to you, wanting to go through the same path you had and this is what I get? A mother that keeps things from her only son?" I was angry, and I had the right to be. Had I kept something like this, she would've easily been able to access my mind and see my memories. I didn't have that sort of power over her.

"Percy," She sighed, "I didn't mean to kill that child. I was angry. Angry with Tartarus for what he had done to Chaos and betraying us like that. I wasn't thinking straightly and even to this day, I regret it.

After I saw that child's eyes, when he was experiencing death I came back to my senses. Tartarus found out soon and wanted to declare war on me, and that had meant that the rest of the Primordials would've had to choose sides. The betrayal of Tartarus and what he had done was only between myself, Chaos and Tartarus. The rest of the Primordials didn't know anything about it." I nodded, silently asking her to finish her story. What had Tartarus done to have Mom and Chaos say he had betrayed them? "Eventually, there wasn't a war between us. No. When Tartarus was asked by Chaos why he wanted to go to war with me, he never responded and in the end, he had protected me in some sort of way and because of that he was banished from trying to throw off the balance of the Primordials and I couldn't do anything about it."

My eyes widened, so in the end, it was Tartarus who had been betrayed and had even protected my Mom. I closed my eyes, "What did he do to make you say he betrayed Chaos?"

"That….isn't something I want to say right now, Percy. Just know this, Percy. He'll do whatever he can to kill you. He wants revenge because I killed his child and in return, he wants to kill you. I know you already talked with him but don't ever trust him."

I nodded, "I already know all of this, Mom! What are you trying to hide from me? I want to know so I can help you. If you don't tell me, I can't help you. I also want Tartarus to go down and I can't do it if I don't the true story."

She gazed at me sadly, "When this war is over, I'll tell you. I promise." She stood up and walked to the door, turning the doorknob, "If I tell you now, you'll be even more confused than you already are."

She left me alone to my thoughts and I stared out the window, "Whenever you're ready, Tartarus, throw all of your hate and anger towards me. I'll handle you. Just leave my mom out of it." And for some reason after our talk, I had sensed a connection with him, not going away, even now, and that left me with even more questions. Who actually was he? Why did he seem important? Nyx had said if I knew the truth about him, it would leave me more confused than ever, but I needed answers and the actual truth. And I knew one person who was the all knowing.

Chaos.

I grinned to myself. If Nyx wouldn't give me the answers I needed, then I knew Chaos would. However before that, I needed to see a certain Moon Goddess. I pushed all of the thoughts inside my head to a corner as I smiled widely at the thought of seeing her after a while. I knew I had missed her greatly.

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"My Lord, I see you're back." She said as she saw Tartarus on his throne the morning she had walked into the room.

"Yes..My meeting with the boy went dull. I don't know what his true motives are; he seems to be hiding something. I need to know what it is." Tartarus twirled the ring on his forefinger before glaring at her, "How is my army doing? Are we ready to strike?"

"They're ready. They're awaiting your orders. We're ready to move out as soon as you tell us."

"I see. Prepare, we'll move out and attack tomorrow at dawn. There will be no mistakes, do you understand? I will kill anyone that isn't ready. Tomorrow is the day where I will get my revenge. I've awaited this long for this. Don't fail me."

"Y-yes, My Lord." She stuttered in fear.

"How are the Titans?"

"They are ready as well, My Lord. They all want to destroy the Gods."

"Good. I will speak to each of them individually then. However, tell them that the child of Nyx is mine. I will kill him."

She nodded and bowed before scurrying out quickly, and Tartarus was left alone. "It's almost time, Nyx. What will you do now? Will you sell me out like the same way you did years ago? His mind remembered the time of what she had done hundreds of years ago. Killed off his own son and afterwards saying it was an accident. He chuckled and thought back to what he had said to Percy, the other reason.

All he had done was help Nyx by taking something of Chaos' and in the end, Nyx went against him, telling Chaos that it was he that had done what they had done together and then had killed off his child. In the end, he was banished, but he was back and ready to end her life, although he did feel a little guilt. After all, he still did remember what he had done sixteen years ago.

Did Nyx still really think that the man that had impregnated her was really human? He laughed, remembering the day he was changed his appearance for one tonight, and that was the night when Nyx had made love with Percy's Father, the so called mortal that had left her afterwards. So, in the end, he knew that no matter what, he was Percy's Father and Nyx still believed that it was a mortal. No, it was he!

Tartarus had planned all of this, yes. It was his plan. He would kill Percy in the end to get back at Nyx and eventually kill her too. He didn't care that Percy was his son, no. He had seen so much in his long life that if he killed his own son, it wouldn't even matter to him as long as he got his revenge.

Even though, he had felt that connection too. After seeing the son he had bore in front of him. Already powerful like his Mother. He did feel a little resentment towards that, but he couldn't go back now. It was what he was planning for hundreds of years now.

"Soon, Nyx. You'll get to feel what I've been feeling for years. Soon." He twirled the ring on his fore finger once more, "And Percy. Don't worry. Your Father would never forget about you either." His plan was perfect and everything was falling into step. Soon, everything would be over."

However, there was one thing that he didn't know about and it was that Nyx had already known that it was he all along, turning into that mortal, suppressing his power. But Nyx was a wise woman. She had let make love to her, because in the end she also had a plan and in her point of view, everything was falling into place as well.

In both of their eyes, Percy was just a stepping-stone and there hate for each other had caused this war. Because of this, Percy would ultimately pay the price for there deeds. Both wanted to end each other, and they would get what they wanted. Just not in the way they were hoping.

The Fates had already confirmed it.