Looking back on it now Percy can tell that this was the ending all along, he could tell you that it would play out to end like this.

The entire battle was a blur to Percy; there was the Argo 2, which they used as a missile on Mimas, when he threw Jason at the giant Leon, even when he emerged from Tartarus.

One of the things he remembers was when Gration tried to do the unthinkable; he taunted Artemis, when the earth held her, about what he would do to her. Ever since holding the sky there was a slight pang in Percy's heart every time he saw her and when he saw what Gration wanted to do he flew in a rage slitting one leg from behind and cleaving the other off clean through, only then rushing to free Artemis who had a was of awe, worry and gratefulness.

But before all of this when they were on the Argo 2 when he promised them that everyone would get out of this fight alive and they would win, and that was right before he fell into Tartarus alone throwing Annabeth to Jason who flew over to catch them.

And it all ended here, Jason was still fighting but he is occupied with Porphyrion with Jupiter and Neptune and everyone else is either incapacitated or still fighting the armies of monsters and earthborns. But Percy he was bleeding in many places, all of his armor was off and he has a slash across one of his eyes and Leo was still by his side, completely engulfed in greek fire, but they were standing off against Gaia herself at the doors of Death, Thanotos was doing well policing those that died with the help of all other death gods and Nico.

All he had was riptide in his hands and he was not going down with out a fight. Gaia also had a sword but hers was made of the earth and she knew how to use it. And they fought, to Percy it felt like hours, time slowed in his fights and he could see what was happening but he couldn't get within her guard, Leo's fire couldn't do much to her either but he was slowing down and Percy could see it.

It was when Porphyrion fell that it all went down hill; the scream of defeat and pain could be heard all the way over the battles and it only angered Gaia more, and she fought harder. Earth hands burst out of the ground and one grabbed Leo extinguishing his flames and squeezing but Percy still fought still trying to get to her. When he heard Jason, Jupiter, and his father enter they to were engulfed in hands, and Percy could hear all of them in pain. Leaving Percy alone and running out of time.

That was when everything stopped, there was no sound, no movement but Percy still stood in the same spot as before. That is when the voice came with a man stepping out of the shadows.

Perseus, we have been waiting a long time for this moment. The man started.

"We?" Percy replied, that is when he raised his sword, "Who is this we and what do you want with me?"

The 'we' is you and I, we are one. When the man stepped out he was an older version of Percy, raven hair that refused to be tamed, a gray streak from holding the sky and perfectly tanned skin, but the difference is the eyes. Percy has sea green eyes and this man's were darker that Erebus, sucking in all light around them.

"I don't know you." Percy was still wary.

Yes you do but just not at this moment but you will soon know me for the entirety of existence. But first I must tell you that you know what has to happen for the universe and all other universes to remain. You know the sacrifices and the victories that have to be made.

Somehow Percy did know what he meant, what had to be done for all that needed to happen. He knew what he must do. And so he got ready just when it all started again.

Summoning an earthquake that would make Poseidon jealous Percy sprinted straight at Gaia surrounded by a hurricane of his own creation. Her smirk grew as he got closer and right when he was on top of her; she stabbed with her sword right into Percy's chest.

"NOOOO" Poseidon roared attempting to break the fist to no avail. Though the hurricane didn't die.

But that is when Gaia's smirk disappeared, and she looked down. Through her chest was a three-foot long celestial bronze sword into her heart and Percy Jackson giving his signature smile before he started to push.

Percy was able to run her straight past the doors with a hurricane pushing them along while his blood continued to fall. That was when Gaia gave her own cry of pain, and all were released from their binds.

But when the two combatants past the doors Percy's blood closed them, just as he knew it would. And just as it closed he knew that he and Gaia were going down together. Because just as the darkness was engulfing him, her eyes were closing as well. And that was what he saw right before he died.

Poseidon fell to his knees, openly weeping for his son, and Leo was right there with him, losing one of his closest friends. Jason stood next to Leo and hand on his shoulder and tears cascading down his cheeks. Even Zeus had tears falling for the hero who just sacrificed himself for the good of all mankind.

The four stayed there for what must have been hours before they managed to stand and leave the cavern of the doors. And when they went out they saw the battlefield now being scoured for survivors being treated by medics. Apollo was working on Artemis whose legs were broken by Gaia's grip. The rest of the seven had awoken and were gathering the injured and bringing medics.

That is when Artemis first spotted the four with hope in her eyes that was until she saw that it was only four and their tears still falling. That is when Artemis begins to cry, she knew there would be loses but Percy was too much. He was the hero that couldn't die, the one that defied the fates themselves.

And slowly everyone started to notice the four and the absence of their hero, many fell to their knees crying and weeping for the lost hero, every god shed tears for him, even Ares. Everyone went silent when Poseidon raised his had, calling for order and to announce their victory, but he didn't last. He managed to say two words before his voice broke and he fell to his knees, "My son..." was all that was heard before he couldn't continue. Zeus stepped forward and placed a hand on his weeping brothers shoulder.

That is when Zeus spoke to them all, "Perseus Jackson had saved us all, he is the true hero of Olympus, savior of the world, bane of Gaia herself. He has sacrificed so that we all may live and live we shall but we will all remember this one brave soul. The one that defied all and was loyal to all until his very end. I shall declare that Perseus is the greatest hero that this world has ever seen and will probably ever see. We owe tribute to you Perseus Jackson and we will forever be in your debt." His words echoed across the battlefield, no other sound was heard.

Every sound on the earth took a moment of silence for the greatest hero it had ever seen.

So how did we do? The same voice said but this time Percy could hear a smirk in his voice.

"What?" Percy opened his eyes and found himself only the floor of a forest, grass beneath him and trees all around the moon shining brightly down. There is a fire next to him and sitting playing with the embers is the older version of himself with the black eyes. "Where am I?"

Nowhere was all the man said, and once he got an incredulous look from Percy he expanded Literally nowhere, it doesn't exist to anyone but us, we are the creator of this realm of our mind, and it just shapes to what we most desire in a location. I think it has to do with her, our love. She has always loved the forest and night is when she shines the brightest. That is when he looks up at the moon.

"Artemis" Percy sighed.

We have always loved her, it is why we have done so much already and will continue to do so, but you will remember soon enough once we finish my mergence. The man stood up and motion for Percy to join him, but Percy didn't.

"What do you mean mergence?" He was genuinely confused.

Well at one point we decided that observing wasn't enough so my body was formed to stay and be the holder of knowledge and protector of the emotions, while you were the emotions and the experience. You are the main life source and were only reborn in Sally Jackson, the most worthy woman we have ever found, and fathered by Poseidon the most compassionate of the Olympian males. Now up once this is done you will remember everything.

"So, wait, you are just a holding piece for when I died?" Percy was confused but he stood.

Well in a way yes, but you didn't die, we cannot die, nor will we fade like our favorite daughter and son. Chaos and Void have always been our pride and joy, even when he broods and she is never patient. I swear she gets it from Poseidon.

"Wait, Poseidon?"

We are an ever living being, we will forever live at all times, so when we decided on Poseidon fathering this body, motions at Percy, then the emotions and experiences transferred to all times and bodies, we are effectively, everywhere.

But I must agree on Earth being the greatest, our dearest daughter's first and favorite creation. I remember when she first started playing with creation, she was so cute, only 2 millennia and already building stars. The older Percy shed a tear of pride before wiping it away. Oh well you will remember soon enough now come and we will finish the process and we shall see our love again when she needs us.

So Percy walked towards the man who then started to be sucked into him, no wind was present but his form was acting as it was pulled in by great force. Just as he entered Percy began to feel the knowledge coming back and the experience and the power but then everything went black and he laid down.