Chapter 2. Wrath of Zeus.

Percy could feel his heart skip a beat, the ichor flowing through his veins like tendrils of lightning. He faced his opponent, a huge monster with green skin and bulging muscles.

He dove around Natasha as Thalia grabbed her gun and put her down.

Percy swung his sword in a circle and took a stance. "Ready when you are."
The hulk charged, arms raised above his head, ready to smash the target into pulp.

Only to collapse.

Percy stood behind him, a ball of glowing energy in his hand. "Sorry dude. Take a nap."

The Hulk began to shrink and return to human form.

"Nico! What the Hades?" Percy said, staring at the unconscious form of Bruce Banner.

Nico walked over and pulled Bruce's head up, studying him. "A twin soul. Two souls. One body. How did this happen?"

The man in the red and gold Robot suit's jaw had dropped, just as the patriot guy broke his bonds.

Thalia waved her hand and lightning struck, the patriot falling unconcious.

To give the redhead mortal credit, she hid her fear well. But Percy knew what it looked like too well for her to hide it.

"Alright." He said. "Blondie's going to Olympus. And I think the archer is an Apollo Legacy."

Percy walked over and flipped the archer over, robot guy watching with terrified eyes.

He placed his hand flat on Hawkeye's sternum and closed his eyes, concentrating. "Apollo is his great grandfather." He said finally, pulling away. "What do you think? Should we give him to Chiron?"

"Widow. Report."

Somehow the trio heard the near silent invisible com in the superspy's ear.

Thalia leaned over and pulled it from her.

"Come in Widow. Do you have the targets in custody?"

"Come and get us yourselves." Thalia growled before smashing it underfoot. She looked back at her companions. "I would take him to Camp. If only for information."

Percy nodded and looked at Nico.
"Nico. Do you mind taking the archer to Chiron. Thalia and I will take Blondie to Zeus. Meet us there?"

Nico nodded and picked up Clint bridal style. "My father wants to see the twin soul."

"Alright. Just be careful. Take care of yourself." Percy said

Tony and Natasha strained against their bonds but it was no use.

Clint and Nico vanished into the shadows.

"Alright big boy." Percy said, pulling the huge Thor over his shoulder. "Mind tossing me his hammer?"

Thalia went to pick it up. "It wont move." She said, struggling against it.

Percy walked over and leaned down.

And pulled it up with ease.

"Maybe it only likes men?" Thalia suggested.

"Maybe."

"I would go with you but..."

"Oh. Sorry. Thalia Grace. Your presence has been requested on Olympus by the God of Tides and Heros. Please come immediately."

Thalia scowled at Percy for some reason before she placed an hand on his arm and all three vanished.

Just then, Nico reappeared, grabbed a still unconscious Bruce and vanished once again.

Just as the Shield team arrived. They looked around startled at the damage. Usually there was a lot more.

Someone cut her free and she stood, rubbing her sore wrists.

"Widow. What happened?" Fury asked over a laptop screen.

"I'm not sure sir. Its best just to watch the footage. I have no idea how to explain it to you. But the targets took Thor, Bruce and Clint. "

That made Fury pause. "Return to the helicarrier. Whatever these people are they must be detained."

"Sir. I dont know if we can."

Meanwhile. On Olympus.

Percy whinced as he heard screaming coming from the throne room, followed by thunder and yelling.

All but Zeus were waiting outside of the throne room, where Thor was having a "private audience" with the king of the gods.

"Insolent mortal!" Zeus thundered.

"What can you tell us about the other mortals?" Athena said.

"Not much." Percy said. "They attacked us at the graveyard. We didn't hear them coming so they must have been there waiting. The imposter attacked us just as Annabeth and Luke rose."

"How?" Artemis asked.

Thalia replied this time. "With a bolt of lightning. Weaker then my own. He was defeated easily. But his weapon is strange."

"How so?" Hephaestus asked.

"Only Percy can lift it. That we know of." Thalia said.

Percy brought the hammer over and presented it to the blacksmith.

Who slammed into the ground when Percy let go.

"Are you alright my lord?" Percy asked, helping him up.

"Fine my boy. Mind holding it so I can examine it."

Percy dutifully picked up the war hammer and held it before the blacksmith, never letting go so the god of the forge could manipulate it to his hearts content as the others watched on with curious gazes.

"Athena." Hepheastus said after a moment, his beard catching on fire. "Can you decipher this?"

Athena leaned close, careful not to let her hair fall into Hepheastus's beard, lest it catch aflame.

"Its old norse. Lets see. Whosoever holds this hammer, should he be worthy, shall possess the Power of Thor."

"Not that much power." Thalia smirked, making Percy chuckled.

More screaming emenated from the throne room.

"You dare to besmirch my title!"

Poseidon shook his head. "God of Theater."

Percy laughed, along with several other olympians.

"It looks like only great heros can lift the hammer." Athena said. "It would make sense, seeing as how the God of Heros is the only one who can lift it."

"So what did he do?" Percy asked, jerking a thumb at the throne room doors.

"No idea." Apollo said, pushing his way to the front. "Let me try."

Percy obliged, putting it on the floor.

Apollo grabbed the handle but to no avail.

Hermes tried next.

Finally, Athena tried but no one but Percy and Thor were "worthy."

"Maybe some demigods can." Thalia suggested. "Questers and the remaining of the seven, maybe."

Athena thought about it. "Maybe."

Just then the throne room doors opened and Zeus came out, looking as pristine as ever in his pin stripe suit. "I've wrapped up my meeting. Come in."

He was still fuming but he seemed to have gotten it mostly out of his system.

He went and sat on his throne, a broken and bloody Thor at his feet.

The others went to there respective thrones, Thalia standing at the base of Artemis's and Percy sitting in his own next to his father.

Yes. He was an Olympian. He won two wars. The fates practically demanded it.

"Tell me everything." Zeus said.

So god and hunter recounted their battle, with Athena and Hephaestus telling of their findings of the hammer.

"So only Perseus can lift it?"

"Yes, my lord."

He gestured for Percy to bring the hammer to him and found that he too was unable to lift it.

"So what do we do?"

"Kill them all." Ares said.

Athena scowled, her grey eyes stormy. "That's foolish. We must remain inconspicuous. Proof destroys faith and faith keeps us from fading."

"According to the mortal assassin there are others like Thor. They occasionally rampage across the planet." Percy said, leaning against the blue armrest of his throne.

Zeus became angry at this. Well, angrier.

"How many mortals are involved?"

"Quite a few." Percy said. "Thalia found a communication device on one. A male was speaking. Apparently Thalia, Nico and I were targets to acquire."

"That makes me believe there is an organization after this. Perhaps even mortal government." Athena said.

"More mortals to kill!"

"Shut up, Ares!" Every voice in the room said, excluding Thor and Thalia.

Ares looked properly abashed as everyone, including Thalia this time, glared.

"If they are mortals, then the ancient laws forbid us from interfering."

"Unless they are part of our domain." Athena reminded everyone, looking at Perseus.

"What?"

"Seaweed Brain." Athena and Thalia said.

"Hey!" Said the god of heros and the god of the sea.

"So it is decided that Perseus and his guardians will investigate the threat these mortals pose to the greek world.

"Aye." Said 13 of the 15.

"Artemis. Hestia. Do you have an objection?" Zeus asked.

"No father. I was merely speculating if my hunter Thalia would be willing to give aid."

Thalia nodded. "I'll help my cousin out."

"An excellent idea." Zeus said. "Hestia?"

"I was thinking of the risk. Exposing us would be disastrous."

"Lady Hestia. We will be careful." Percy promised. He stood as Zeus dismissed the council. "Well then, I'll go to Central park and-" He cut off suddenly as a prayer hit him.

Perseus. God of Tides, Heros and Blue food. Hear my prayer. Help me escape from those who mean me and mine harm.

Mom! Whats wrong?!

Percy! Sweetheart. I think Im being kidnapped. Men in suits came to the apartment and grabbed me. Said I was being brought into protective custody.

Sounds like you've been kidnapped alright. Hold on. I'm sending help and I'll be there soon.

Alright, sweetie. I'll see you soon.

He felt Sally Jackson-Blofis breath a sigh of relief as he kept up the mental link.

"Father."

Posideon turned to look at his immortal son, eye brows raised.

"Mom just prayed to me. I think that she's been taken by mortals who believe she has information on the mythical world. Or at least information on me."

"Sally, my love! I'm coming!" He started to glow but Percy grabbed his arm.

"Ancient laws, dad. I'll go. If she joins the Guardians she'll be part of my domain. Then we can both help her."

Posideon sighed. "Go get'em." He said, returning to his normal state.

Percy smiled. "I got this. They will rue the day they heard the name Perseus Jackson."

"Have you been taking lessons on dramtic vows from Zeus?"

"Maybe."

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