Percy meets with Clint over time. The archer was just like Apollo said he was. Not as good as Apollo of course but just as close. He knew every child of Apollo had their skills in Apollo’s domains. Will Healing, Kayla archery, etc. it seemed for Clint of course his most basic skill is archery.
“You know how to heal?” Percy asked him once and Clint just smiled.
“Every child of dads tends to know a little. I’m just better at archery. Hawkeye and all.”
Then Clint started taking Percy on Shield missions. Furry met with him and was questioning if Percy should join cuz of his track record. It was thanks to Clint saying that Percy has a few similar to the Black Widow.
Percy remembered when Clint introduced her. If he thought Artemis was scary Natasha Romanoff could give the goddess a run for her money which Apollo laughed at when he told him later.
“Arty well enjoy hearing this!” Apollo told him with a grin one day.
“She’s just gonna come after me,” Percy said, arms folded.
“Oh please, she likes you. You impressed Zoe; she wouldn’t go back on her late Lieutenant.” Apollo said.
Along with his new job he had somewhat of an argument with Annabeth. Because they still agreed to be friends she didn’t approve of him dating Apollo. She also got upset that she didn’t tell her about his job first. Apollo was the one that helped him get a job.
“Percy, why is it always Apollo this and Apollo that.” She said annoyed and Percy let out a big sigh.
“Maybe because we're dating, wise girl,” Percy said simply. “It’s like Nico and Will. My mom and Paul. Dad and Amphitrite.”
To be fair, only one of those couples is in the dating phase. There’s also Hazel and Frank. You tend to tell the person you love things about you so you can build trust. That’s what his dad told him at least. Always be loyal to those that deserve it which Annabeth wasn’t being right now.
“So you're in a terrorist group,” Annabeth said.
“It’s shield Annabeth, they save lives. It’s the opposite. Hydra is a terrorist group.” Percy said he thought it was interesting that the group is named Hydra similar to the same Hydra he thought. Names have meaning after all. He wasn’t called a destroyer for nothing. Annabeth looked like she didn’t care about anything he said.
“When you kill people. Almost like you did in Tartarus. You are not going to use that thing anymore.”
Percy didn’t like Annabeth referencing his powers. He wondered if his dad was just waiting for a chance to smitten her. He always was insecure about them even though both his Dad and Apollo said not to be. He just was done with her at this point.
Percy took a deep breath. “I won’t promise like in there. I don’t even know if I can call you a friend right now. I can just say if I need to I’ll do it.”
Annabeth looked at him like she had this fearful look in her eye. “Ever since we broke up you’ve been different.”
Percy just smirked and looked at her fearful face. “I just don’t have you to control me anymore.”
With that Annabeth huffed at him and left the apartment. Probably going to go complain to Piper. His mom came out of her room and sat next to him.
“Everything ok I heard the spat,” Sally said to her son.
“Fine Mom.” Percy sighed. “It’s just why am I different.”
“Young men don’t say that!” Sally said. “Me and Poseidon just wouldn’t let you go off like that. Sure Poseidon has some myths where he does bad but he also does good like making sure you're ok. You just have to know how to use these powers that Annabeth doesn’t like so they don’t go out of control. All Annabeth Chase is doing is making it worse for you.”
With that, they both sat in silence and didn’t mention it for a while. With Percy just leaning down to cry. Sally wiped them away. Paul even joined them with Estelle who hugged Percy so tight he didn’t want to let go.
“I won’t let her come near you again Baby,” Sally mumbled.
Over time both Poseidon and Apollo help Percy with his abilities. His dad because he’s his dad. He even somehow got Kym to agree to help Percy make a storm. Apollo helps him because he has dark powers. That was one of the reasons Percy fell in love with him. He also didn’t discourage whatever Percy did like Annabeth. Annabeth it felt like work. Apollo, it felt nice.
“I agree with Sally,” Poseidon said when Percy was at his palace once. His stepmother just smiled at Percy. “If Athena’s spawn lays her hands on you again.”
“Dad, it's ok!” Percy sighed. “I’m ok.”
“I don’t know that Perseus!” Poseidon said as he grimaced. “Damn, you Zeus.”
Percy was thankful Poseidon had control over his domain because he didn’t want to hear thunder at the moment.
“You shouldn’t be held back dear,” Amphitrite said as she agreed with her husband. “That’s not healthy.”
“It’s not!” Poseidon agreed. “First Tartarus for her thinking as if she knows my kid's abilities. Ha, Athena’s pride in her way. First Pallas, now you son I want you to be safe.”
“I know Dad,” Percy said with a mumble as he let his father hug him.
“You can always live here if you want!”
“I want to live my life first,” Percy said slowly. “I didn’t go through all that school for nothing.”
Poseidon laughed as he ruffled his son's hair. “I bet not!”
That was a week ago. He had received messages and stuff from his friends. Thalia said she was on his side even though she raised Annabeth. He even asks her about it.
“Didn’t you raise her?”
“Yeah, but she doesn’t understand being a child of the big three like you do,” Thalia said with a grin when Apollo was visiting his sister one day. “You're the one who understands things over her a lot of the time.”
“Thanks!” Percy said with a smile. He saw Apollo waving over at him from where he was with Artemis who smiled over at him. Both gods then returned to continue the Archery Challenge with Artemis. They were seeing who would make it the furthest.
“Besides Artemis isn’t happy with Annabeth. You're the only male she likes. You and her brother are dating. Also, Zoe liked you even Hunters who usually hate men are impressed with that.” Thalia said as she laughed out a laugh.
“What Pinecone face?” Percy asked with a glint in his eye.
“They said that the reason why Zoe likes you was because you're gay.” Thalia grinned.
“Well I’m glad Zoe, like me, had our ups and downs but she’s great!” Percy joked as Thalia smiled. They got this.
Now he was with Clint who wanted to introduce him to some teammates of his besides Natasha. Percy worked mainly with him and Natasha because Clint said Furry was impressed with his skill but he wondered if that was the case or because Clint’s father told him to. Either way, both of the Avengers were cool.
Clint figured since he spent a lot of time with them he should meet his teammates other than Natasha as he might be seeing them around a lot. Percy agreed to it.
“Thors off world by the way,” Clint told him as Percy laughed.
“Let’s try not to make Apollo jealous of me and other gods.” Percy grinned at Clint and sighed.
“You're going to end up killing me, dude!”
“Who’s going to end up killing Birdbrain?” A voice asked and the one and only Tony Stark appeared in all his glory. Percy remembered when he was dating Annabeth she admired his buildings.
“Tony this is Percy Jackson. Percy for Tony’s ego I assume you know who he is?” Clint said. Percy was tempted to say no but still said he did anyway.
“Yeah, I know you,” Percy said.
“Great kid!” Tony said. “Clint and Nat like you a lot.”
“They do indeed.” Steve Rogers Captain America said as he made his way.
“Captain Roger’s sir,” Percy said. He remembered Nico mentioning that he remembered a guy named Steve. He wonders if it may be Captain America. Ha, the irony.
“Natasha told me about your skill,” Steve said as Natasha came out behind him bringing a young woman with her.
“I did ребенок,” Natasha said and Percy heard her call him that quite enough to know that meant kid.
“This is Wanda.”
“Hi,” Wanda said as she gave a small smile. Percy looked into her eyes and felt sorry for the girl. She’s been through stuff she shouldn’t have been. Much like him.
“Hey,” Percy said.
“This is my friend Vision,” Wanda said warmly as she looked at the si. “We call him Viz.”
“Hello Percy Jackson.” Vision said as he shook his hand.” “Nice to meet you.”
“Same as well,” Percy said.
“Captain Roger’s I have something I need to get off my chest,” Clint told Steve when Percy noticed.
“Clint?” Percy asked having a feeling what he was going to ask.
“Sure,” Steve said as Tony shrugged.
“Say what do you all know about Greek Mythology?” Clint asked.
Bruce Banner looked up at him with interest. “Why?”
“Percy hold up your pen,” Clint said sharply.
“Why?” Percy asked.
“Just do,” Clint said.
Percy slowly held up Riptide and saw the confusion on the Avenger's faces. He grinned at their expressions. It reminded him of Rachel’s.
“Is that a baseball bat?” Steve asked in confusion
“Steve that’s a sword,” Tony said.
“It is a sword.” Natasha nodded but then frowned. “Why can Tony and I see it and Steve can’t?”
“I see it,” Wanda said.
“See that’s the thing where Greek Mythology comes into place. I think Clint thinks it’s best to tell you now. See the Greek Gods and monsters are all real.” Percy said as the Avengers were left shocked.
“So the gods?” Wanda asked as Percy nodded. “Are you a god?”
“My dad wants me to be,” Percy said which was true Poseidon wants nothing more than to have Percy around forever. While he loves his dad a lot Percy doesn’t know if he can do it forever. Apollo gave him second thoughts but he just didn’t know.
“Me and Percy are Demigods,” Clint said. “I’m a son of Apollo.”
“God of Healing, Archery, and Prophecy.” Vision said.
“Correct,” Percy said with a small grin. “Also Art and Poetry. He has a lot of domains. But those are the most common. He has an ego.”
As Apollo heard him the sun shined more on him in the middle of the tower amongst the Avengers. Percy grinned.
“So what about you Percy?” Wanda asked. “Who’s your father?”
“Poseidon,” Percy said as Thunder rumbled startling the Avengers. “Shut up Zeus.”
“The Father of Monsters.” Wanda translated as Percy nodded. “I might want to ask you stuff in private.”
“Yes, why?”
“I’ll tell you another time,” Wanda said as she looked at some of the other Avengers. “More private.”
“So the swords?” Natasha asked attempting to get the conservation back on track.
“The mist,” Clint explained. “Lady Hecate controls it. The mist prevents mortals from seeing monsters and stuff. People like Natasha, Wanda, and Tony though can be clear sighted. Meaning they see through the mist.”
“My mom is,” Percy added. “Paul no.”
“That makes sense,” Tony said slowly.
“Also the gods offered Percy immortality once,” Clint said with a smirk.
“Clint!” Percy warned.
The Avengers oh gods help them looked like they were about to explore.
“What!”