Chapter Eighteen

Happy birthday Percy (which was on the 18th {of August [this is soooo late]})!!!!!! & Shoutout to ashleighstar20 for voting for my book. Thanks girl!

As I walked up the stairs with Skiá, I mentally told the ward, Kidemónas (or Kide) {Guardian} to allow the Avengers in. You see, I was inspired by Terminus, to create a boundary like him. A being that represents a ward placed around a thing, that can fight back if something unwanted is happening. I also copied Peleus somewhat by making the being a blue dragon. Kide was actually a pretty chill guy, but I could tell that his protective and possessive side would come out of someone threatened me or my floor/stuff. I walked into my floor, only to be pushed to the ground by Ener (Energitikós {Energetic}) as Skiá walked towards the tarantula. Ágrios {Fierce} was lonely, so Skiá made it her mission to make him feel welcome while Ener was the only chimera, but all of the creatures treated him like any other brother or sister of theirs'. He licked my face with all four of his tongues and I couldn't help but chuckle at the feel of them in my face. "Ener, arrêtez garçon. Je dois saluer mes amis." (Tr: Ener, stop boy. I need to greet my friends.) He whined lowly and I rubbed his chest. He started panting, which was a weird sight, considering his tail/snake was just flicking his tongue in and out of his mouth while the dragon, lion, and goat's maws were open with a tongue lolling out. I smiled and carried him to the elevator. Halfway there, Kide joined me, prowling at my side, on the alert. As I held Ener, I glided my fingers gently over Kide's scales, our little group moving silently through the animal-filled hall. That was another thing. Tony didn't know I had animals, because I programmed their DNA to make them walk silently, so that no one could tell that they were there unless they sensed or saw them. We appeared in front of the elevator doors like ghosts. The doors silently slid open and all of the avengers quickly became astounded by the sight before their eyes. I smirked jokingly at them. "What, didn't expect me to be an animal lover?" Thor, Steve, Bruce, and Clint were all looking around in awe as Tony was freaking out and Tasha was looking at Kide in curiosity. "Is that a dragon?" I could tell she meant it as more of a 'That's a dragon.' than a 'OMG! That's not real!' I chuckled to myself. "Yes. It's a dragon. His name is Kidemónas, Kide for short. He is the guardian of me, my stuff, and this floor. You threaten any of those things and he gets very possessive and aggressive. Ha, rhymes." I snickered to myself. 'Wow Lord, thanks for the badass intro.' I could tell he was sarcastic, but played with him. 'No problem. Can't have them underestimating my bdff.' We both snickered silently and I tuned back into whatever nonsense Tony was blabbering. "-ce isn't a zoo! They're gonna trash my building! What if they get into the vents or the plumbing and travel to God knows where and d-" I pinched my nose in frustration, already having enough of his worrying. "Tony! Please, stop worrying! I'm not stupid and all of my 'pets' have sworn to an oath! They won't leave this floor or disturb any of you, unless you threaten us." Tony had stopped his rant and everyone was staring at me confusedly. "How do you make animals swear? Much less talk?" I chuckled, it's official, they're idiots. 'Lord? I thought this was common knowledge?' I looked down at Ener. I registered his comment and nuzzled my face to his chest. "Comme vous avez raison, mon pote." (Tr: How right you are buddy.) I rubbed in between his ears and he gave an odd purring sound. I smiled and looked at the Avengers, rolling me eyes. "Of course they can talk. What do you think they are doing whenever they make a noise? For example, dogs communicate by barking. I hope it's not too complex for you to figure out Tony." I smirked and Kide walked closer to them, checking each to make sure that didn't have a slight ounce of bad intent on them before they can near me and out of the elevator which they were still cramped in. Once Kide finished checking them, while slightly hesitating on Tasha, they walked out of the elevator in a rush to get away from everyone. I smirked with more malice at this. I silently walked through my level, gesturing for the Avengers to follow. I didn't explain the rooms, I knew that they would understand without the wasted words. Tony and Clint couldn't suppress their wolf whistles, and Father exclaimed at every room. Natasha and Bruce kept silent while Steve looked a little uncomfortable. Lastly, I showed them my pool, since I didn't want to reveal my room just yet. Upon seeing me, Poloí arose from his corner, and crawled across the floor towards us on the the slippery tiles. The avengers all backed away while Natasha unsheathed her guns. Kide growled and snatched them in his jaws, breaking both the guns with his teeth and melting them with his fire. I smiled kindly at the both of them while Natasha fumed. "Poloí, you know that you're not suppose to go where the land creatures are." He looked straight at me. 'Then why are the tiles slippery enough for our kind to slide on them, still wet?' A thoughtful frown came upon my face. "Touchè, my friend." Skiá licked at my foot and I smiled. "Don't worry Skiá, I'm just thinking." I know you are, but these people are staring at us. It's making me uncomfortable. I cooed at Skiá and picked her up, cuddling her to me along with Ener who politely yipped at Skiá. "I told you your animals are dangerous!" Tony finally blurted. "Yes, they are. I expected you to know that full well, coming into my floor." The gang stared at me, speechless, except for Father and Natasha, of course. I continued on, "These animals are plenty dangerous, but will they harm you? No. They are mine, so you could say that they are 'trained' to not hurt other non-hostile human beings. They live in perfect harmony as it is. Did I need to show you them? No, but I thought that it would be a good kind of team exercise for you to learn more about me. Seeing as you do not appreciate it, you may leave, but if you are kind enough to understand my want to stay with my friends, I will show you my final room." I was silently fuming, having snapped at them a bit too harshly. I wasn't sorry though, Tony needed to learn that I wasn't really stupid and knew how to take care of myself. 'Lord, it's ok. He is just a disgraceful human being, he doesn't need to know about your godliness.' I chuckled with Skiá and Ener. Kide just growled in approval. "Gratias Ener." (Tr: Thanks Ener.) I gave him a little kiss on all of his foreheads. "Quod suus quid opus excatly animo meo ut perspicuus sursum." (Tr: That's exactly what I needed to brighten up my mood.) Tony looked at the ceiling. "JARVIS, what did Percy just say?" I sent JARVIS a quick thought, and messed with his programming. "Lord Perseus said, "Tony is a baby, Natasha is a flaming guppy, and Steve is a tortoise."" I laughed loudly with Father at how Tony, Steve, and Natasha looked pissed. "Now the real translation please JARVIS." Tony looked confused, but then suspicious. "Lord Perseus actually said, "Thanks Ener. That is exactly what I needed to brighten up my mood."" Father, Clint, Steve, and Bruce walked over to me, while Tony and Natasha stayed where they were. Finally, Tony sighed and walked over with Natasha following. I smirked and walked to the illusion door. "Thor, if you would do the honors." He looked at me, a bit hurt, but then understood. "Yes, Percy." H opened the door, and walked through, completely oblivious to the water he was walking through, until he turned around to us. Everyone was staring at the water in wonder while I held it up, keeping all of the marine life in the water. "Come on guys, I can't hold this up forever." They all stared at me, not moving. "Do you trust me?"

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