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Chapter 1: Forgotten Twin of Zeus
Rhea had hidden her twin sons from her husband after her other 6 children were eaten. She knew these twins were the ones prophesied to defeat her husband and after what he did, she just wanted him gone.When the twins were born Zeus was a boisterous boy and it was hard to keep him out off trouble and out of Kronos sight.While Perseus the younger twin was quieter and more reserved. But seemed to take everything around him in. He never gave her problems.The twins got their domains separately while Zeus became the God of the Skies, Thunder, Lightning, Justice, Kinship and Honour.While Perseus got many more domains. God of the Night, Earth, Time, Loyalty, Heroes, Demigods, Quests, Leadership, Authority, Fate, Balance, Order, Laws, Council, Fairness, Equals, Integrity, Commitment, Thoughts, Protection, Barriers, Oaths, Guidance, Treaties, Weaponry, Combat, Duals, Family and Hardships.With those domains she was sure Perseus was meant to rule after Kronos was gone.She taught the boys. While Zeus was not willing to learn. Perseus was. And he soon became a great swordsman.Then came the time for the twins to defeat their Father and save their siblings. Perseus was the one who came up with the plan of going to one of Kronos late night meetings with Krios, Perses, Oceanus, Koios, Iapetus. Disguised as servants. And they launch their attack. Perseus had made friends with a young Titaness named Calypso. Who would help them get in.Calypso did her part and Zeus and Perseus were in. But Zeus blow their cover within minutes. And soon they were fighting. Well, it was more Perseus than Zeus. Using his domains too help him win. He also used his Fathers domain of Time against him. Perseus ended up slashing Kronos's stomach open and out came his siblings. All he remembered after that was pain across his face and he fell and was knocked unconscious.When he awoke, he found out Zeus had taken credit for killing the Titans and Kronos. And claiming he saved his siblings.Perseus found out he been cut across the face with a cursed blade and its scar would not be able to be healed and he had been shifted too his Mothers by an outside source. Percy did not hate Zeus he could never hate his brother. But he DID feel betrayed by him. And by his other siblings as they did not even acknowledge he existed besides Hestia. Hestia had come too him and hugged him tight. She had refused to let him go for some time. They ended up spending hours together as Hestia told him of their brothers exploits.Perseus could not believe his brother cheating on his wife, their sister, with other Goddesses and fathering children for his council. And not even allowing Hades a place on it. Perseus felt through his domains how unfair, unbalanced, and lacking in strength the Council was. How they imprisoned the peaceful Titans. Even Calypso even through she helped them. Percy vowed to free her.He watched the Council and saw that Poseidon, Hera, Demeter did not remember him and Hades was the same when he saw him. Perseus could even walk past them, and they would not even give him a second glance.He saw that the Council was being filled with those loyal and children of Zeus.But he knew that he needed more training to help change how the Council was. But he did not know how to do that.To one day two beautiful women came to often him help in training more for the future.Perseus was wearily off the two who he had never seen before."Who are you?" Perseus asks his sword drawn."Wise this one", the blonde hair woman who radiated sunshine says smiling."I told you", the black-haired beauty says smugly."I am Hemera, Primordial of the Day", Hemera tells him."And I am Nyx, Primordial of the Night or Lady Night", Nyx says introducing herself.Perseus immediately fell too his knees before the two Primordials."No need too bow Perseus. You have done well for one so young", Nyx tells him."Why have you come here Milady's?" Perseus asks them."We would like the honour of training you to be your true potential", Hemera tells him."Why would I be worthy of your training?" Perseus asks them."One you share my domain of Night. Two you have a good heart. Three you have the loyalty, honour, fairness and justice that is needed to be a good ruler. Four the Gods will eventually flourish with you or flounder without you", Nyx informs him."How do you know this?" Perseus asks."Our sister Ananke. Who by the way has agreed to teach you your powers over Fate and Balance. Her husband Chronos will teach you too use your time powers. Gaea will teach you your Earth powers. We ALL will help with the rest of your gifts", Hemera informs him.Perseus was in shock 5 Primordials wanted to train him?"But he warily son of Kronos and Rhea this training will be the hardest you will ever face in your long life. We will push you till you break. We will show you your true self. But it will not be without pain and hardships", Nyx warns him."Well hardships is one of my domains. So, what better what too start then with formal training from the Primordials?" Perseus asks after thinking about his choice.Nyx and Hemera smile widely."Then let's be off", Nyx states."I have to leave a note for Mother and Hestia", Perseus tells them.He grabs some off his few possessions and wrote two letters and left them on the table. He made promises too return and he hoped being the God of Oaths would help him keep his promises too them.He left to start on the road too his future . . .When Rhea and Hestia returned to find Perseus missing, they were frantic. But soon found the letters addressed too them. One each.
My Dearest Hes,
I am sorry I say goodbye, but this was kind of short notice.
The Primordial Goddesses Nyx and Hemera came too me and offered to train me with Ananke, Chronos and Gaea. They told me that Olympus can either flourish with me or flounder without me. And this is why I need to go with them.
I need to grow in strength so Olympus can flourish. I will not let innocents suffer for the past and I hope you can understand. As you have become very dear too my heart and I love you more then a sister.
When I come back, I hope we can sit down and talk about this.
I promise to come home. I just cannot say when.
I must go now Hes. Be safe and keep our family together. And please wait for my return.
Love,
Perseus
Hestia lets tears fall. Perseus loved her and more then a sister. She felt the same way that was why she had gone out with her Mother today to discuss this. She wanted to see if her Mother thought Perseus loved her like she did him. Her Mother could not say.But this letter said it all."I WILL wait Perseus. Come home soon", she says as she hugs her Mother tight as tears fall . . .