A/N If you guys want, you can request POV's for me to write and I'll do that for you. Also make sure to read the A/N at the bottom, it's really important, especially for this story. BTW, that image up there is kinda funny. :)

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Thalia's POV

Watching the reactions of the Avengers was priceless! Of course, even if I had to tell the story every now and then with Wanda, Vision, Thor and Loki, it's still worth it! Most of them had bulging eyes and gaping mouths, shocked down to every detail. Heh heh, shocked. Making puns already. I'm not gonna go there. The last time where Kelp head started a pun war, things got really annoying, just ask Nico.

By the time the story of Percy's demigod life was summed up, I think that almost all of them were trying to hold their food down. That is, except for Tony, Percy's uncle. He'd already ran to the bathroom, the vile in his mouth wishing to be let out. Exhaling, Percy sat down on an armchair in a huff, grabbing the jug of water we'd prepared earlier for demonstration, and pouring a glass, gulping it down in one go.

Once Tony came back, slightly hunched after puking so much, Fury broke the silence. "So now that you've explained your rather . . . traumatising experience, what was that incident in Central Park?" Both Percy and I froze. He told me how the monsters managed to get here in New York, but I don't blame him, he had to call the cops anyway.

Percy rubbed his next nervously. "Well actually, to be honest, I have part of the blame for why they were here." The Avengers perked up, hearing this. "And why's that?" Fury questioned. Percy sighed, knowing he'd have to answer, and I guess he didn't want questions when he woke up next morning. After all, to sum up his demigod life, it took about 3 hours. Right now it's 9:26 pm. 

I'm wondering what everyone else at Camp is up to. Maybe around the campfire, with the Apollo kids doing the music, some of them fast asleep, probably getting some demigod dreams . . . arrggh! My ADHD getting to me, I'll listen back to Percy, who fortunately, got sidetracked too.

Percy finally snapped out. "Sorry, ADHD. Um, you know how I told you guys that demigods can't use technology because it attracts monsters to the area? Yeah, I called the police so they could figure out what to do, um, you know when, so Kelli gathered tons of the monsters to come to try to kill me, emphasis on try. She was planning the attack, she just didn't know where to find me until I made that call."

Percy hung his head, and was about to retreat back to his bed, when a familiar voice spoke from the shadows. "Perseus Jackson, do you know how much trouble you're in?" Nico said in a low voice, trying to be scary. All the Avengers were alert, but Percy just rolled his eyes. "Come on Nico, you suck at this." Hearing Nico hesitate, he walked out of the shadows and gave Percy a punch to the arm.

Honestly, he kinda deserves that for not IM'ing us sooner, telling us what was wrong. Percy rubbed his arm, confusion crossing his face. "What was that for?" Nico crossed his arms angrily. "You didn't IM us to tell us what's wrong, and when we finally found out, people at camp started worrying about you." Percy, understanding, nodded, but went back to confusion.

"How did you know?" Nico face palmed, annoyed. I clutched my head, wondering how much more of a Kelp head he could become. "Easy, fish boy. News spreads around easily and one of us just happened to have overheard someone talking about them. And that you'd moved in with the famous Tony Stark. Just letting you know, Leo is kinda jealous."

Seriously, how did it not occur to him that we might of just heard someone talking about the deaths of Sally and Paul Blofis? Oh well, he's a Kelp head, he's like that. "Oh." See? Classic answer coming from Percy. Looking at the Avengers, they were just as confused as Percy was when Nico punched Percy.

Nudging Percy, who also looked confused, I gestured to the Avengers. Understanding, he said, "Guys, this is Nico, son of Hades, the one I told you about in my stories." Nico was baffled. "You told them?" 

Percy looked at him as if it was obvious. "Obviously. They were getting suspicious anyway, with all the questions they kept asking me. And besides, how would I explain you shadow travelling in here?" For once, Percy was being a bit smart. A bit. Nico nodded, seeing he had a fair point. Yawning, Percy announced, "Well, if that's it, I'll be heading up." 

Looking at both Nico and myself, Percy asked, "Ugh, Nico, do you have enough strength to shadow travel you and Thalia back to camp?" That's actually a really good question. Nico shook his head tiredly. "I'm already way too tired after doing that. I would've been able to if I wasn't so tired, but I can't."

Looks like we'll be staying here for the night, hmm? "Yep, I guess you and Nico will be staying here for tonight." Tony answered. I stared at him wide-eyed. "Did I say that out loud?" Percy and Nico howled with laughter, saying that I did. I glared at them both, muttering 'idiots' under my breath.

When Nico and Percy finally ceased their laughter, Tony led us to our rooms for tonight, which was amazing! (Imagine something like Percy's but a dark blue with some hints of grey and yellow) Placing my bow and quiver down by the bedside table, I flopped down into the covers, not bothering to undress, falling sound asleep.

Peter's POV

No wonder Percy was keeping his life a secret. He's been through so many horrifying experiences, you wouldn't believe him if he told you! Going through hell itself is a brave thing to do, especially for a friend, but that's Percy's fatal flaw. He said that Annabeth told him that, and I quote, "'To save a friend, you would sacrifice the world.'" That is a tricky decision, especially since enemies can use them against him.

But that's also what makes him strong. He would do anything to protect a friend, and I like that about him. But for now, I'll process all these things in my sleep. If I can. When Percy told his story about his time in Tartarus, images of the thousands of scars, burns, whip-lashes and many other wounds Percy bore across his chest, abdomen and back haunted me.

If you really wanted to know how loyal he really was, don't ask, you'll be mentally scarred for life with the image of Percy's physical scars in your mind. Laying in bed with my pajamas on, I started thinking through Percy's average demigod life, which didn't seem pleasant. Minutes and hours past by, my head still wrapped around Percy's life, when blood curdling screams erupted from Percy's room.

What was he screaming about? When I got out of my room, Thalia and Nico were already barging into Percy's room. Opening the bedroom door, I think I was about to puke again. The sheets were covered in blood, multiple dagger and whip marks had torn into his shirt, Percy was shaking violently and he kept screaming in pain, wishing for all of it to stop.

You know what, I don't want to think of Percy's normal demigod life anymore, I'll just have horrible thoughts. All the other Avengers rushed in, most of them were still in the lounge room, trying to soak things in. Loki rushed forward and placed two fingers on Percy's head, doing some sort of mind thing to get him out.

I turned to Steve and questioned, "What's up with Percy?" Steve looked down to me and muttered to himself, "Right, you weren't here. Well, Percy has these nightmares that you can't wake him up from unless Loki does his thing. But I didn't see blood here last time." 

Thor answered the question going through both our heads. "Loki created an illusion last time so you wouldn't see the blood on his sheets. Yet, now that you know his secret, the illusion would not be necessary." 

Both of us nodded, still paralysed with worry and fear for Percy. After a few more minutes, Loki managed to pull Percy awake from his nightmare, Percy panting for breath. Nico had gone into the bathroom earlier and came back out, bearing a half-full bucket of water. Giving it to Percy, he dumped it over his entire body and we watched as all his scars healed and the blood washed away.

Many of the Avengers stared as the process took place. We'd heard how Percy could heal himself with water, but I didn't expect it like this. Still, it was pretty cool and useful, especially in battles. Sam, after being silent lately, queried, "What was that dream supposed to be? And what sick guy would do that to you?" That's probably the question on all our minds but Loki's, who I presume, went into the dream itself.

Percy, knowing we wouldn't leave without an answer, sighed in frustration. "Tartarus." Yep, no imagining Percy's life for me, ever again. He was dreaming of Tartarus?! and being hurt in his sleep? "Who was doing this to you?" Percy gave us a look saying he was annoyed. "I told you already. Tartarus." That's confusing. Tartarus is a place, not a person.

I've been studying Nico and every time Percy said 'Tartarus, he'd shiver. Oh yeah, that's because he's been there too. That's also when Nico finally spoke. "Tartarus is actually a primordial, another immortal person. He's enormous, purple flesh, sharp black talons, you'd be wondering why we're still sane. Mentally, we're not, physically, sort of. I guess he's taking revenge on Percy for killing his wife, Gaea, the one Percy must've mentioned in his stories."

That makes so much sense. You know, with Percy here, he made me realise something. So many villains fight for something they don't have, whilst the heroes fight to protect what we have left. Evident proof of this lies directly in front of me, sitting in this bed, brushing off the pain and suffering he'd just endured only moments ago. 

Figuring he needed time to have some actual rest, I slowly walked out of the room, following the same lead as most of the other Avengers. Tony, Thalia and Nico stayed in the room a while longer before leaving as well. Didn't know Tony could be this caring. 

Covering myself in the blanket, I managed to ease my mind and fall asleep. I just hope Percy's okay. 

He's one of the bravest guys here.

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A/N Here's the update guys, finally. Now, this is extremely important, especially for this story. Since school is gonna start soon, I may not have time to update at times, but just for you guys, I will change the date I update, even if it means stress. The update days will be Saturday's now because Monday's are the worst time for me to be making chapters. This will end up piling onto my other stories that I update Friday's and Sunday's so life will be rough. 

Just remember, I've made a fanfic that revolves around PJO/HOO, the Avengers, HP and MLB (Miraculous Ladybug). If you really want to see a PJO/HOO related fanfic, you can check out my story 'Fright of Survival'. For now, hang tight, because the updates that come will be dodgy heading into the year. And I blame homework most of the time. Enjoy the chappie!

Comment what POV you want here and I'll consider it.

See ya for another adventure!

Tiffany Achilles Jackson, daughter of Poseidon