The Hunters of Archer

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Chapter 1

There she was in all her glory, the Titaness of the moon. Riding her moon chariot, watching the glistening stars and the radiant moon. But something was different about her. Her form, specifically her midsection in particular, was plump. Inside of her womb was a child, waiting to be born.

It wasn't something she had planned on, but it was too late now. She was stuck with the unborn child in her womb and the next best thing she could do was bore it and raise it with love. Sadly she had to keep this child hidden, which was a very hard task, due to her increase in size. The only other individual who knew the details of her pregnancy, was her twin brother Helios. Even then, he didn't know the full details of how it occurred.

Selene hadn't expected to ever have a child with a mere mortal. Especially, since most of her titan kind believed that mortals weren't worth the time or day. If her father Hyperion would ever find out what she was carrying such an abomination, she would no doubt lose her child due to her father's rage.

She hadn't expected to fall in love with a mortal. Especially, a selenographer. She had just stumbled onto him one night. While he was admiring her domain, the moon. He had a huge infatuation with the moon. He loved everything about it, it was a mystery he wanted to uncover. He was studying the moon for a specific research he was doing that could be groundbreaking for the scholars during that era.

The way he spoke to her with kindness and respect led to her believe that he was a different man, someone she could enjoy her time with. Selene even contributed some information, only she knew about the moon to the mortal. He of course asked her how she could know, but she eventually convinced him, that like him, she was also a selenographer.

She doesn't even remember how it happened. One second they were talking, then the next they were committing the act of bringing a life into this forsaken world. She of course quickly ceased contact with the man, for she didn't want him to be found by other Titans. Especially since some of her aura had rubbed onto him. She knew his heart was broken, but it had to be done. Before leaving him, she blessed him with more knowledge of the moon, so he wouldn't sulk for long. So he could eventually move on after gaining fame, for his groundbreaking studies.

Sadly for him, Selene's blessing ended up being a curse. Once he presented his findings and research to other scholars, he was accused of heresy. For his crimes of heresy, he was hung. On that specific night of the man's death, the moon was extremely dim. The moon was mirroring Selene's emotions, which was sadness and resentment.

MOON MOON MOON MOON MOON MOON MOON

Finally the time had passed and it was time for her to go into labor. Helping her was herself and Helios. She had to bore him in the wild, under the glistening moon, at the peak of her power. However, Helios was at his weakest, which meant if an enemy found them there was a chance they could be wounded.

Luckily, nothing that night had come upon them and the child was born. The moon shined brighter when the moon finally could see the newborn. He had midnight black hair, with a slight tan complexion. When the child opened his eyes, Helios couldn't help but smile. His eyes were silver, the same as his mother's. He could also tell, that the child was going to be very handsome. Furthermore he felt the child's aura and it was very strong almost as strong as his mother's.

As Selene was cradling her newborn child she said, "You shall be named Perseus, Percy for short. I will teach you the ways of the moon." She was running of fumes. She was extremely tired and she finally collapsed into a much needed sleep. Helios had taken charge and decided to keep watch during the night, even if he was at his weakest.

Progressing through the years, Perseus grew into a young eight year old. Since he wasn't immortal, his mother had to take it easy on him, when training him. She didn't want to push him too much. At first, Perseus was terrible at archery, something Selene couldn't believe. How could a son of the Moon Titaness not be excellent at marksmanship? It just took extra hard work and some pushing for Percy to improve dramatically. By the end of it all, Percy was an amazing archer. Better than even his mother. Selene had always told him that the next generation would eventually surpass the previous one. The lessons his mother taught him, Percy took to heart and with extreme seriousness. Except his uncle Helios. With his shining personality, Helios made Percy a charming, flirtatious, and sarcastic child. Which was all fine for Selene because she didn't want her son to be serious all the time.

Percy was going to be an attractive demi titan by the time he grew up. Helios could see that most of Percy's physical resemblance was of his mother. The way he frowned or smiled could send giddiness into anyone, no matter the gender.

Sadly, Percy was going to eventually lose both of his parent figures. The only ones that could ever love him for who he was. Both Helios and his mother had told him that their parents and their extended family would never accept him into their family. But Helios and his mother was the only family he ever needed.

Soon it was revealed that there was a great prophecy that would entail the downfall of the titan reign. A younger generation of immortals, specifically the titan's offspring, would overthrow King Kronos. Helios and Percy's mother Selene decided to side with the Olympians, the younger generation of gods. Helios was heavily involved in the brunt of the fighting, while Selene decided to avoid fighting and stay neutral. The Great Prophecy was fulfilled when the gods supplanted the titans as rulers of the earth. The titans that weren't involved in the war were left alone, but were monitored from time to time. The Olympians began taking domains and began ruling the world. The titans who were defeated where bound and tossed into the worst depths of Tartarus. His grandfather Hyperion, one of Kronos's loyal subjects, was sentenced to the harsh punishment of being banished to Tartarus.

Selene one day, with her brother Helios, approached the young Perseus who was now the tender age of eighteen. Percy noticed that both of them looked pale and nervous.

"Mother and uncle Helios what is wrong?" Both his mother and his uncle regained their composure. They plastered fake smiles onto their faces. But Percy could see through their deception, his mother had taught him how to read people.

"Nothing that concerns you, son. But you see, Helios and I are going to have to leave." Before she could finish I cut my mother off.

"Leave? Why?" Both of them looked at me with pity.

"Perseus, neither Helios nor I want to leave you. But circumstances have come to that." Selene was struggling to form words. She noticed that her son was breaking to pieces and it broke her heart.

"We are fading Percy. Ever since the new Olympians have taken over. We have been growing weak. No one worships me nor your uncle as much now. Someone will replace us." Percy knew what fading meant. It meant he would no longer have his mother nor his uncle looking after him. It was like death, it was permanent.

"You're joking right uncle Helios. Tell mother this isn't funny." Helios gave me a defeated smile. It was the truth after all.

"Who's' replacing you? How dare they replace you?" Selene was contemplating if she should tell her son who they were. If she did, she would risk Percy getting hatred and resentment to the gods replacing them. Deep down, she was also resentful on the new twins taking their positions.

"They're a new batch of twins. They go by the names of Apollo and Artemis. As you can guess, Apollo is taking over your uncle Helios's domain. Artemis is taking mine." Percy's silver eyes darkened. She sensed his hatred towards them and she didn't blame him.

"Percy do not resent them, for it is not their fault. Promise me that Percy." Selene looked into her son's silver eyes, the same shade of her own.

"I promise mother. I promise I won't go after them or get myself killed." Both titans sighed a sigh relief. Percy could cause destruction when he was angry and neither titan wanted for their pride and joy to be banished into Tartarus for his crimes.

Percy looked at his parents expectantly. So this was it. The last time they would ever see each other. It hurt Percy a lot, he had grown to love them so much. Willing to sacrifice his own life to make sure they were safe. But a fading titan was something totally out of his control. He felt so helpless. All the training he had done since a young age hadn't prepared him for something he had no power over. He felt utterly useless, unable to protect those he loved.

"Our time is short kid. Let's say our goodbyes before it's too late." Although Helios would never cry in front of anyone, he had to admit that his nephew had a soft spot in his heart. Percy had the power to make you love him. He didn't know how his sister was holding up. She had to be breaking into a million pieces, like Kronos. Knowing that she would never see her son again.

"Remember all I taught you Percy. I have a feeling you will play an important role in future events. Trust your instincts Percy, more often than not, they're correct. Take care Percy." As Selene embraced her only son she finally broke down. She wasn't the only one. Percy broke down as well. His mother finally let go and he already missed her presence.

Next up was Helios, "Remember kid you're like the sun. You brighten everyone's day, even mine. Also remember everything I taught you on how to get the girl you want." Even though this was a sad goodbye. Helios always had the sense of humor to make everyone laugh, even his serious sister.

It was coming to an end. Selene and Helios felt their power draining by the minute. They never expected to fade, but that was a harsh reality they had to face. At least they left something that represented them both. And that was Percy. Percy had learned from both of them. Whether it was how to shoot a bow, ride a chariot, or even flirt with girls, both of them knew he would be successful.

They gathered around for their last time. "Remember kid, we'll always be in here." Helios and Selene placed their hands on Percy's heart. "Everyone else will forget about us, but you won't. You are a living representation of the both of us." Percy placed his own hand over his mother's and uncle's hand. The last time he would ever physically feel their presence.

"As a last gift before we fade, we want to give you our blessing." Helios and Selene put their hands on Percy's head as they transferred the little bit of power and essence they had. Percy felt burning sensations on his arms and hands. As he looked at his hands he realized that on the back of his right hand there was a moon tattoo. On the back of his left hand there was a tattoo of the sun. The burning sensation on his arms was because of the same thing. On his right arm, decorating his whole arm were tattoos of the moon and the stars. On his left arm decorating his whole arm were tattoos of the sun, clouds, and eyes.

"We are about to fade Percy." His mother was barely able to talk. Fading was painful and it took all her remaining strength to even speak to Percy.

"With our last power and essence, Helios and I grant you the gift of immortality." Percy was shocked, he wanted to yell no, that he wasn't worthy of immortality. He couldn't save his loved ones. How could he deserve such a gift? But his voice didn't work, no words came out.

Helios and Selene were speaking in an ancient language Percy didn't recognize. He stood there as they poured their very power and essence into Percy. It took some time, but it ended. His mother and uncle gave him one last smile before he was engulfed in a bright light. He fell into unconsciousness.

Percy didn't know it then, but Selene and Helios do live within him. Some of the hard choices he has to take in the future, their combined wisdom will be the ones that get him through it.

A/N Tell me how the chapter was. Review to tell me what you liked, so I feel I'm not writing to myself, or in vain. Also, this story is going to continue depending on the feedback I get. It's going to follow some of the storyline from the books. Instead of Percy being the prophecy child he will be someone helping fulfill the prophecy. Also you'll get the meaning of the title of the story in the next chapter. If there is one.

P.S Sorry for the grammar mistakes. Also I don't know if Percy in this story should have a love interest or not. Should I keep his cynical view on life? You guys decide.