Disclaimer: I do not own Percy Jackson and the Olympians nor do I own The Heroes of Olympus.

Story: Champion of Olympus: A Titan's Secret

AN: Final chapter, sets up some of the next story, but it reveals Percy's fate.

Chapter 21: Legacy

The Black Fortress - Mount Othrys

Third Person's POV

Hyperion laughed loudly as he watched the demigods and hunters run back down the tunnel.

"My lord, shouldn't we go after them?" Ethan asked, as he stepped out from behind one of the throne.

"They are nothing without their hero. Go find Rodriguez; we need to recruit more monsters. The next demigod in life for the prophecy must be destroyed, his camp is close by." Hyperion said. Ethan ran toward the nearest exit. Hyperion looked down toward the circle where Hecate bowed in front of the dark haired man before her. Hyperion walked down and joined them. Hecate stood up and looked toward Hyperion

"My lord, may I introduce you to Loki, the Norse god of magic, mischief, fire and evil." Hecate said. Her voice held a great deal of respect for the Norse god. Hyperion looked over the dark haired god before him. A large smile broke out across Hyperion's face as he unleashed a powerful blast over head. The sound echoed through the room and the black fortress. Loki stepped forward as he eyed the titan carefully. He lowered his head in a slight bow.

"A pleasure to meet you," Loki said, his voice was almost like a hiss as he spoke. Hyperion visibly shuddered at the sound. Hyperion just stared at the god, apprehensively. Loki smiled at the titan's cautious demeanor. "Don't worry my friend, I don't bite much." Loki's eyes glowed as his body morphed into a giant black and gold striped snake. The snake had the body of a king cobra with long fangs and gold eyes that seemed to glow with power. Hyperion jumped back in surprise. The snake laughed with a sickening hiss. The giant snake stared back at Hyperion and said, "I'm also a shape shifter my friend. A power I used in my work." The snake transformed back into the tall dark haired man. Loki extended his hand to the titan. Hyperion looked at it carefully before grasping it. Hyperion's hand began to heat up, but Loki's turned into flame. Hyperion released his hand, immediately.

Hecate stepped forward between the two powerful entities. "My lords, our master will be most pleased at the destruction of the champion." Hecate said. Hyperion and Loki both snapped out of their stare down contest.

"Are you sure that he's dead?" Hyperion asked skeptically. Hecate looked toward Loki.

"Only a child of the Norse could survive transport to Asgard. The boy is now part of the void, never to be heard of again." Loki said. Hyperion's face morphed into an evil smile as his eyes flared with light.

"Good, now we must prepare you for the transformation." Hyperion said, as he looked at Loki. Loki stared back menacingly before he bowed his head.

"Truly an honor," Loki said. Hyperion walked ahead as Hecate smiled toward Loki. The goddess laced her arm through Loki's as they followed Hyperion out of the throne room. Atlas held the sky again as he cursed under his breath at his failure.

Annabeth's POV

We exited the bus in the garden nearby the Olympian temple. Zoe left with the body of Phoebe and her fellow hunters. Artemis walked with the rest of us into the throne room of the temple. The Olympian gods sat on their thrones, except for Athena, Artemis, Apollo and Poseidon. Once we entered, the four gods joined the others. Thalia, Nico, Bianca, Grover, Luke, and I stepped forward and bowed before the gods.

"Why isn't this traitor in chains?" Ares spat, as he glared at Luke. The other gods looked at him warily. Athena looked up at her brother angrily.

"The same reason that you're not in chains." Athena stated incredulously. Poseidon glared at Ares making the god of war shrink back into his seat. Athena bowed in thanks to her former rival. "Father, Luke was betrayed by the titans, he tried to help my daughter. I think we should give him a chance to redeem himself." Hermes looked toward his sister with a smile. Zeus looked at Luke warily, and then toward Hermes.

"Hermes, my boy, your son is remanded to your custody. I place him on probation; he will need to prove his loyalty and remorse for his past actions." Zeus said. Luke walked over to his father, and then bowed before him. Zeus looked towards me and smiled. "I am glad that you are back my dear." I stepped forward sadly.

"I wish it was under better circumstances." I said as I looked towards my mother. Her head was hung low in sadness.

"Why is everyone so sad, where is Perseus?" Zeus asked. Thalia stepped forward and bowed before her father. "You wish to address the council my dear?" Thalia nodded in agreement.

"We would not be alive today without Percy, but I'm afraid that he's gone." Thalia said. The room erupted into questions and accusations, as arguments sprang forth around the room.

"Enough," Hera yelled. She looked down at her daughter in shock and despair. "What do you mean, gone?" Thalia looked up at her mother, tears flowed down Thalia's cheeks and I could feel my own tears as well. Hera looked at her, and then the goddess began to cry as well. "Oh no, it can't be." Hera whispered.

"Mom, he's dead, but I don't know how." Thalia said. Athena cleared her throat.

"Yes, my daughter, you have information for us?" Zeus asked with a hopeful look on his face.

"I'm afraid that Percy saved Artemis, Zoe, Bianca and Nico from certain death. He was sacrificed for the return of the god Loki from Asgard. The titans plan to have Loki be the new host for Kronos." Athena said. Every Olympian besides Artemis was stunned into silence. Hades stood up suddenly.

"Yes brother?" Zeus asked.

"Percy is not in my realm, how can he be dead?" Hades asked.

"This ceremony would disintegrate the body and soul sending both to the void." Athena said.

"You mean he's now one with Lord Chaos?" Hermes asked.

"Yes, I'm afraid that is correct, only a child of the Norse gods could survive entry into the portal." Athena stated. Hera began to sob next to Zeus; Zeus held her in his arms. The other gods looked very sad, even Ares.

"We must prepare a ceremony in my son's honor, brother I would like you to assist Hera and myself." Zeus said, as he regarded Poseidon. Poseidon looked at his brother sadly; a few tears were in his eyes.

"I'll do anything I can." Poseidon said, as he gave his brother a nod in agreement. "I think Percy would want Athena, Apollo, Annabeth and Thalia to help prepare as well."

"I will be honored to help." Apollo said sadly.

Athena looked at Poseidon, tears were in her eyes. "I will help as well." Athena stated.

Thalia looked at me sadly, and then she stared at Poseidon. Poseidon gave her a reassuring nod.

"Uncle, I will help." Thalia said. Everyone turned toward me; I looked at the letter from Percy that was still in my hand. I wiped the tears from my eyes.

"Percy left this letter for me." I said, as I held it in the air. "He wanted me to tell everyone that he loved you and that he wishes all of you the best." The gods all looked at me sadly. "I will help prepare the ceremony." I looked at Hera; she wiped away her tears and stepped down from her throne. She shrank to human size and approached me.

"I know what the letter said my dear; I'm glad he was able to save you." Hera said, as she hugged me carefully. As I held onto the Percy's adopted mother, I looked at my mom. Athena was sitting on her throne. She smiled at me carefully, but I could see the sadness in her eyes. Like me; she couldn't believe that Percy was gone.

Percy's POV

I opened my eyes carefully, an intense light shined down upon me. After a few moments my eyes adjusted to the brightness. I sat up carefully, my body ached all over and I felt like crap. I was so tired, but for some reason I was awake. I looked around and I was in a barren landscape. Rock outcrops were all around me and I sat on a large rock looking out over a large desert plain. The desert stretched for as far as my eyes could see. I looked at myself. My clothes were intact. My ring was on my right hand and my wrist band was now on my wrist. I checked my pockets; Riptide was still there. Am I dead?

"No, my son," A familiar voice said. I turned around to see the ghostly form of Odin before me.

"Lord Odin, where am I?" I asked.

"You're on Asgard, my boy." Odin said. I was stunned; I just sat there as I looked up again to see two suns shining in the sky. It was true, I was in another realm.

"How did I get here?" I asked, and then I remembered the circle, Hecate's chant, and the bright light. "Hecate did this?"

"Yes and no." Odin said.

"What do you mean?" I asked.

"Hecate recited the magic on her side of the new portal, but Loki did the rest." Odin said.

"Loki?" I asked.

"Yes, the Norse god of magic, mischief, fire and evil. He was transported to Midgard while you were transported here." Odin said.

"How is that possible? I thought only Norse could transport between realms." I stated. Odin nodded in agreement.

"You are part Norse, my boy." Odin.

"What?" I asked in confusion.

"Remember the story about Skjalf?" Odin asked.

"Yes," I said.

"She had a name on Earth, it was Sally Jackson." Odin said. I looked at him in complete shock.

"What?" I asked. Odin gave me an amused smile.

"You're birth mother was my daughter Skjalf. She was trapped on Midgard for centuries, and immortal Valkyrie. That is until she fell in love with Poseidon. The night that they consummated their relationship was the night she lost her immortality and it so happened to be the night you were conceived. You are the last child of the Aesir, my boy. You're my grandson." Odin said with a warm smile. I looked at my grandfather, completely stunned and unable to speak. "Say something my boy."

"Grandfather," I said. Odin began to laugh at me amusedly.

"I'm your grandfather child. I'm very proud of you." Odin said.

"How can you be proud of me, I failed?" I asked sadly.

"This event was prophesied by me long ago, my boy. The last child of Aesir would restore the link between worlds and in the end he shall defeat the bringer of Ragnorak. This is your legacy and your duty." Odin said.

"Loki," I said. Odin nodded in agreement.

"Yes, Loki was the traitor that allied with the giants against us. He was the reason for the fall of the Norse. He is powerful, but most importantly, he is extremely evil." Odin explained. I nodded in understanding.

"He will gain power through his joining with Kronos, but in the end he will betray the titan and try to destroy Midgard. He blames your world for his defeat. He will stop at nothing to destroy Midgard, and then return to Asgard to rule the remaining realms." Odin said.

"How do I get home and how do I stop him?" I asked anxiously.

"Good questions, I'm afraid all I can tell you is that you must travel towards the rising suns until you reach the palace of the Aesir. There you will meet the spirit of your teacher and advisor. He will train you and advise you on how to open up the portal back to Midgard." Odin said.

"Are you leaving?" I asked worriedly. Odin looked at me sadly.

"My spirit and powers are weak. It is my time to join the void. My boy, you have made me so proud. I know my daughter would be proud of her son. Listen to your teacher and to your heart, goodbye." Odin said.

"Goodbye grandfather, thank you." I said, as Odin gave me one last smile before a bright light engulfed him. I turned toward the two suns in the sky and began to walked. I assumed that I had a long journey, but I would never give up.

AN: End of story, I hoped you enjoyed this chapter. Many thanks to everyone that reviewed. Congratulations to the few people who identified Skjalf as Percy's mother. See you all in the fourth installment of this series.