Hermes X Percy Novels & Stories

His hair billowed against the wind and was no longer crowned with his petasos which had fallen off his head back at the park. Hermes was blinded with fury, delivering blow after blow that sent the goddess even higher into the air until Atlanta was no longer in sight. Elektris reeled backwards with every blow, most of which connected with her jaws and flashes of blue lightning would ripple out with every attack. One would say Hermes had gone mad. His eyes were tiny specks of electrified blue just like the rest of his body and was making sure that his cousin clearly got the message.

That"s why his lungs had gone bankrupt. He did not marry or even had a girlfriend throughout his life. This too was painful for him. He was obsessed with a mug and ruined his life. What if there was one more chance? Whether no one heard or knew, Xerxes had said the following before taking his last breath... "It doesn"t matter what time frame it is, I wish only one chance and I will win that trophy that I haven"t won in my life. I will not even put cigarettes or alcohol in my mouth. And I will be happy. I will never exhaust myself. I will be respectful to my competitors as always. This is my promise to myself. I want one chance, just one chance… "