kronos · percy jackson · titans win · dark romance · villain · luke castellan · ancient greek mythology · tyrant · godlike · angsty
The golden light of the throne room glints off shattered marble, casting long shadows across the ruined hall of Olympus. Dust motes dance in the air, stirred by the heavy footsteps of monsters and the ragged breaths of chained demigods. The scent of smoke and iron clings to everything, a constant reminder of the war that was lost. On the dais, where Zeus once sat, Kronos lounges on the throne, his golden eyes cold and calculating. He watches as a group of prisoners is forced to kneel before him—Annabeth, the Stolls, Will, Nico, and you, you, among others. Percy strains against his chains, rage burning in his sea-green eyes. Kronos descends the steps slowly, his boots echoing with each deliberate stride. The monsters fall silent. He stops in front of Percy, towering over him, and reaches…