Chapter 1:
A lone man sits on the soft beach, under the darkness of night.
The silver moon have rose bright and full against the pith black sky. Stars shone weakly at night, like it felt the man's Pain, Agony, and Despair…
Tears falls slowly down the man's cheek, ocean respond to his turmoil; waves crushing against the sand effortlessly.
If you wonder who he is, he is the hero of Olympus Perseus Jackson, slayer of kronos, bane of Gaia, demise of many monsters. And he is betrayed by people who he ought to call friend.
*Percy's PoV*
I was the hero of Olympus, betrayed by the one who I called friend. The giant war has ended 2 years ago; I was just walking back into Camp Half-Blood from completing some tasks that Athena forced me to do, in order to be allowed to get Annabeth's hand in marriage, and I can't communicate with anyone about this quest. I have to complete the 13 labours of Hercules; well I am sure you only heard of 12 labours of Hercules, the 13th labour was added by Athena, to show my absolute devotion to Annabeth: to hold the sky for a week. Don't worry, the titan Atlas was chained in front of me, thus he would not escape, during 7 days of agonizing pain and suffering, I nearly fainted from time to time. But after the 7th day I finally done it, all the pain was worth it as Athena finally allowed me to propose to her daughter. She even had Hephaestus make the ring for me. I had just crossed into the camp after getting the ring from Hephaestus's forge where he made it. It was engraved with αγάπη or love, it also had για πάντα, forever, on its sides, two diamonds entwined together on top; grey and black-green, with sliver obsidian band and I really hope she likes it.
Night was approaching and I tried to find Annabeth. The moon was bright and full, strings of silver lights showering down and ascended upon the camp, adding more beauty to the camp. Perhaps Artemis was happy about something. I checked the Athena cabin, the Big House, the stables, heck, even the kitchens. Now I'm in the forest where I'm still looking for her. With every step I take, the engagement ring in my pocket seems to be growing heavier. Today's the day I finally do it.
However after a while that as I searched for Annabeth, sounds of moaning can be heard, with absolute stealth I walked toward the sound, in front of my eyes was the most shocking thing; Annabeth and Nico naked, Annabeth moaning under Nico, who is my best friend, as Nico thrust in and out of Annabeth. Pain and betray burned my soul, tears flooded my vision as I stumbled back slowly without a sound .I ran a fast as I could toward the beach, and I cried in despair as I let agony took me. After a while, I slowly recovered: how could she do these to me, does she not love me, what about all the adventure we have, all the thing I have done for her like holding the sky In Titan's curse, I sacrifice the chance to be with calypso, the time I refused godhood for her, the time I jumped into Tartarus. The 13th labours I done for her, so I can propose to her, I guess all that is pointless now…
I thought of what I shall do tomorrow, the Gods has invited the heroes from the Giant wars for reward ceremony, to grant us gifts for helping the war. It's quite obvious they will offer the 7 heroes godhood, thus I know what I shall do .Sleepiness slowly took me; I closed my eyelids and drifted in a dreamless sleep…
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Next day
*Annabeth pov*
Last night with Nico were amazing, he took care of me when Percy is missing. Gods I missed Percy, I missed his laugh, and the way he called me wise girl. I mean where is him? I asked Athena if she know where he is, she wouldn't tell me. However I am not really sure about my feeling toward him anymore, I mean I love him, still do, however with Nico, it's different. Nico makes me feeling alive like I never had, I love Percy but I am in love with Nico, I do hope Percy get back soon, thus I can speak to him, hoping he will understand.
Well I better get to empire state building now, the god has summoned us for reward ceremony, and I wonder what they would offer us as reward.
*Nico pov*
On the way to Olympus, I have met Annabeth and other heroes of Olympus, except Percy, We also met huntresses of Artemis and Artemis herself, apparently they been summoned as well, to join the god's party for the victory over the war, and Hazel has to proposed the idea walking with huntresses. That's where unpleasantness begun; I mean come on, I want to keep my family jewel intact; three times on the road and already they threaten to kill every male demigod. The only male safe from their wrath is Percy, because they respect Percy for holding the sky for their mistress in distress, and have not took advantages of her. Also he has the respect of their fallen huntress Zoe nightshade, who is now place among the star as castellation of huntress.
Sometimes I will say he is extremely lucky; all the gods respect him, even Zeus and Ares, Have some great friends, amazing girlfriend. Speaking of Annabeth, she seems so distracted today, I wonder what's wrong, beside Percy's MIA (missing from action), only gods know where he was, but they won't tell us. I mean I respect Percy like a brother, I would take a knife for him, however it's really aren't my fault I slept with Annabeth, it's just happened, I don't regret it of course, however I think it's wrong to do something like this to Percy, although I do love Annabeth, every day I spend with her, make me realised how special she truly is, that's why I thought of proposing to her in the party, I am sure she loves me as well, I hope Percy would understand, and give us his blessing….
*Thalia pov*
Today is quite wonderful, I been told by our Mistress that we were invited to Olympus for the gods' party of the victory over the Giant war. We quickly packed our belonging and walk toward the entrance to the empire state building, on the way we also met other heroes of giant war, however I cannot see Percy anywhere. I quickly walk toward Annabeth and wave her over, and we begin to talk about what happened over the few months back; apparently Percy was missing, no one was able to find him, and Annabeth think Athena where he is, but she won't tell her, tears start to flood down Annabeth's cheek, I hugged her and told her Percy will be fine, he always can do something reckless and impossible, and always survived.
However she said something unbelievable; she said that she has been cheated on Percy with Nico when Percy was MIA, I was literally speechless. Then she told me her still loves Percy, but she is in love with Nico, and asked what she should do….
I gather my ability to speck, and the first thing I said was: "you cheated on Percy! How could you? I thought you love him, what about everything he done for you, is that all for nothing? And all persons you could have choose, you have to choose his best friend, you know his fatal mistake is his self-loyalty, do you think of what he will do when he find out!? I was literally furious!
Annabeth cried, beads of tears fall effortlessly down her cheek: "please forgive me, Thalia, I don't mean to betray Percy."
I look at her sadly: "it's not me who you should say sorry to, it's Percy. You must tell him at the party; now let us go to Olympus first."
*Artemis´ PoV*
I stood a bit away with my Hunters as Thalia talk to Annabeth. I heard everything they said. Percy Jackson betrayed by the one he loved the most, this will crush him, he will be devastated and no one will save Annabeth from Poseidon wrath for breaking Percy's hear t, not even Athena.
we gods know the quest Percy received, Athena told us, and we been monitored his progress ever since; Aphrodite literally fainted when Percy held the sky, afterward she squeaked to every gods up in Olympus and said: "now that's true determination of conquest for love."
I don´t know exactly why, but I felt sadness, when he quest for Annabeth's hand in marriage. Why would I feel like this he was a man after all...? He certainly was different than other men. He was loyal, caring, kind and humble. I was irritated.
Well it's going to be hell lots of drama in Olympus…
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Mount Olympus, 600th floor of the Empire State Building - Throne Room
*Third person pov*
The seven of the great prophecy stood in front of the twelfth thrones of the Olympians.
Zeus looked down upon the heroes with pride and respect. "Great heroes," he began as his eyes shined brightly with pride as he looked at Jason, and then at the others. "For your efforts in defeating the giants we grant each of you the deepest honour. We wish to bestow upon each of you the mantle of godhood. The gods have not bestowed this gift on a mortal hero in many centuries, but you have proved your worth. Thus, if you all wish it – you all shall be made a god; Immortal, and Undying. You shall serve as your parent's lieutenant for all time."
Leo, Jason and Piper all smiled at each other. Nico remained calm, but his dark eyes seemed to shine with delight. Annabeth's brow furrowed in thought, but she eventually looked up to stare into the eyes of her mother expectantly. Hazel looked at Frank; her golden eyes were filled with happiness.
"Your bravery and perseverance has proven your worthiness." Zeus looked at the other Olympians. Hera gave Jason a small grin of delight as she looked at her hero and the others she brought together. "Very well, we will start with my son, Jason Grace. How do you choose my boy?"
Jason looked at the other demigods beside him; his gaze rested upon his girlfriend Piper. Piper stared back, her eyes changed colours and soften until they stopped upon a warm brown colour that made Jason's heart accelerate. Piper took his hand in hers making Jason's electric blue eyes lighten, and she nod her head.
"My lord... father... I accept your offer," Jason said. Zeus didn't smile, but everyone in the room could feel the pride emanating off of the King of the gods. Jason might have been his Roman child, but Zeus could never be more proud of his son.
"Good my son. Now Piper McLean, daughter of Aphrodite. What is your choice?" Zeus asked. Aphrodite could barely control her excitement; her body glowed with the power of love and pride.
"I accept your offer, my lord," Piper said. The daughter of Aphrodite couldn't be happier. Jason had chosen her over Reyna before they left for the quest and now she would be a goddess at his side.
"Now Leo Valdez, son of Hephaestus. What is your decision?" Zeus asked.
Leo looked at Piper and Jason. His two friends gave him reassuring looks. Leo gave them a slight nod before looking at his father. Hephaestus remained stoic; he didn't show emotion, but everyone could tell that even he was excited for his son.
"I accept your offer my lord," Leo said. Hephaestus's stern face disappeared; it was replaced by a small smile that most people would overlook. Leo's face took on a warm glow of happiness as a feeling of pride filled the spirit of the young demigod. His mind raced with ideas about all the things he could invent at his father's side.
"Hazel Levesque, daughter of Pluto. What have you decided?" Zeus asked.
Hazel stared at the sky god. Her golden eye glitters in the bright lights of the throne room. She slowly looked at her beloved, Frank's face shifting into a warm smile when he sees hazel looking at him. "Yes, my lord, I accept godhood." Hazel said with loving smile.
"Now, Frank Zhang, son of Mars. What is your choice?" Zeus asked.
Frank looked at all his friends; His friends gave him reassuring looks. Frank then looked at his father, Mars eyes shone with pride and respect. "I accept your offer my lord," Frank said.
Zeus turned his gaze to Nico. The son of Hades looked up at his uncle trying to figure out why his name was called. He wasn't one of the seven.
"Nico di Angelo, son of Hades. You were not one of the seven, but you still managed to fight for Olympus. Your efforts will not go unnoticed. We offer you godhood as well," Zeus said.
Nico's eyes widen in surprise. Nico looked around at the others. It was evident by the blank look on his face that he didn't know what to decide. Nico stared up at his father. Hades gave his son a curious glare, but Nico saw something else. Hades had always been hard on his son, but now the lord of the dead looked at him with pride and respect. Something that Nico never thought he would see.
"My lord, I choose godhood," Nico said. Hazel gave her brother a genuine smile to let him know that she was happy for him. Hades peered down at his son in surprise; he expected his son to turn it down, but instead the god of the dead looked at his son with pride shining in his dark eyes.
"Annabeth chase, daughter of Athena, architect of Olympus, we offer the same to you, now do you accept?" Zeus asked.
Annabeth looked around at her friend, then her eyes were settled on Nico, Nico give a reassuring smile, and mouthed I love you. "I accept your generous offer, milord." Annabeth replied with Happiness.
"Now, Percy Jackson, son of Poseidon. Step forward." Zeus asked.
Silence followed, gods looking around try to find the hero. "Percy Jackson, where are you?" Zeus asked.
"I am here, milord." The throne room door slowly opened, and revealed the hero, everyone gasped at his sight. His raven hair is even messier that usual, his cloths were tamed by dried tear his lips trembled with sadness. His eyes were the most shocking of all, two red dark-green orbs tamed with anger, betrayal, and pain…..
"Percy Jackson, son of Poseidon, hero of Olympus. It appears that you can never stay out of the fight to save Olympus. Although you've been offered this once before, we, the gods of Olympus, ask you a second time, bestow upon the honour of godhood and also we offer you to become the thirteenth Olympian, this is the deepest honour any demigod can dream of, do you accept?" Zeus asked
"No. Milord, I decline your offer." Percy replied with causality. Other heroes' jaws dropped, all god staring at him speechless, he slowly scanned every faces, his eyes fell on Artemis, she quickly blushed and turned her head away, Percy thought it's weird, but he quickly turned his head to Zeus, seeing him fuming with anger.
"You dare decline our generous offer again? Who do you think you are, son of Poseidon?" Zeus shouted with anger. "No offence, milord I do not wish for immortality, that one word, which was the darkest desire of every human. To feel the joy of everlasting life, never have to fear the final judgement when you die. Imagine this, a world without any of your loved ones. A world constantly moving on, changing, yet you cannot. Decades pass and your rivals succumb to their age. Their empires fall, and you soak up their revenue. Now what? Why live anymore? Who do you have to prove wrong? Who is left to challenge? You never get to hear your Mother's voice. Never laugh at your friend's joke. Never kiss the man or woman you love when they fade into the abyss that is the underworld. You'll be forever alone. Eventually, the world will fade, along with you, but with that in mind, what will become of your soul? Will it be destroyed when the world turns to ash? Or will it be reborn, to another world? That's why I wish nothing of immortality, for I fear I might go mad because of it, I hope you understand, milord" Percy replied.
"What about us, Percy? You would not be alone; we will be forever at your side." Jason said. "I am sorry, Jason. I have no wish to become an immortal, debts must be paid, and that's my final decision. "Percy replied.
"Are you absolutely sure, Percy?" Poseidon asked, hoping to convince Percy changing his mind. "Yes, father I am sure of that." Percy replied with hint of sadness.
"what's debt do you mean, Perseus?" Athena asked. "That's for me to know and for you to find out, milady." Percy replied. Athena murmured under her breath, she hate not to know stuff. "What about Annabeth, would you abandon hereafter everything you done?" Athena asked. "Sometimes I can only let her go." Percy answered.
Annabeth asked: "don't you love anymore?" "I love you more anything in this existence,I no longer love you, true, but how much I loved you. My voice searched the wind to touch your ear. Someone else's. You will be someone else's. As you once belonged to my kisses. Your voice, your light body. Your infinite eyes,to think that I do not have you, to feel that I have lost you.I am not jealous of what came before me. Come with a man on your shoulders, as much as I love you, you love me no more, I cannot cage you to me, thus I let you go." Percy replied with sadness, drop of tears brushed against his cheek along with his anger. Annabeth gasped: "you know." It wasn't question, rather a statement. "Yes I know. That's why I am letting you go." Percy replied.
Zeus study at Hero before him, he was indeed right when he talk about the great curse of immortality, decade passed, world changes, yet you cannot. Much wisdom has grown in him, war have shaped him into something he never was. "Very well, I understand. What then do you wish?" Zeus asked.
"If you would allow me, I wish to trade the opportunity of becoming an Olympian into 4 wishes." Percy asked.
*Percy's PoV*
I take a deep breath and asked the council ;"If you would allow me, I wish to trade the opportunity of becoming an Olympian into 4 wishes, and I want you all to swear upon the river Styx to grant these wishes if it's within your power." I hope the god will grant them.
"Don't you trust us?" Zeus shouted with anger. "Of cause not, milord, but I have learned to always get a solemn oath." Percy replied
"Very well, the council of Olympus swear upon river Styx to grant Percy Jackson of his wishes if it's within our power." Zeus said.
Percy thought to himself that was easy, "First I wish for Lord Hades and Lady Hestia a throne at Olympian council." Zeus nodded, suddenly two throne rose from the white marble ground; one as black as the night with skull and skeleton decoration and expensive stones and gems, another red throne with flame rose from the bottom, decorated with drawing of Greek families, Greek fire burned brightly at top.
Then Percy was tackled by an eight years old goddess: "Thank you, Perseus, thank you so much." Lady Hestia Said. "It's all right, milady, just call me Percy, Perseus make me feel old." Percy replied. Hades shot a grateful look to Percy, show his gratitude; "thank you, Perseus. You are now welcome to my realm at any time." Percy politely bowed.
"What's your second wish?" Zeus asked. "I wish all the peaceful titans to be released, like Calypso and Leto." Percy replied. "Very well, your wish will be granted." Zeus said. Apollo then gives a grateful nod, and so did Artemis.
"What's your third wish?" Zeus asked. "I wish the following demigods be immortalised, I believe they contributed to the war as much as anyone, and they should deserve immortality, if they accept." Percy said.
"Who are these demigods?" Zeus asked. "Thalia grace; daughter of Zeus and lieutenant of huntress. Katie Gardner; daughter of Demeter,head counsellor of cabin four. Travis Stoll; son of Hermes. Connor Stoll; son of Hermes. Reyna Avila Ramírez-Arellano; daughter of Bellona. Will Solace; son of Apollo.Clarisse La Rue, daughter of Ares, head of Ares's cabin" Percy announced.
"This wish needs the vote of Olympian council, for I cannot decide alone, all those who agree these demigods should be immortalised, raise your hand." Zeus asked. Surprisingly all gods raised they hand for the immortalisation. "Very well the council has agreed your request, Percy Jackson. Hermes, flash in all mention demigod." Zeus asked.
A bright flash enter the room, stood before the gods were all the demigods; "why are we here, milords and maladies." Thalia asked. "You are here, because the council deemed you all worthy, and at the request of Perseus Jackson, thus bestow you all the mantle of immortality. Now do you accept?" Zeus asked.
Each demigod looks at each other and replied: "we accept, milord." everyone in the room could feel the pride emanating off of the King of the gods. Thalia his only demigod daughter will be fully immortal, and Zeus could never be more proud of his daughter.
"What about Percy?" Thalia suddenly asked. "He declined our offer to become an Olympian, and use it to trade for 4 wishes, one of them if to make you all fully immortal." Zeus replied, surprisingly sad.
"What? What about you Percy, what happened if you die, have you even thought about your friend and family? How could you do this to us?" Thalia shouted with anger, sparks of electricity begins to flow out of her. "Stop, Thalia. Trust me, I know what I am doing, this is the right choice, anyway I am not dying any time soon." Percy replied with sadness.
"Now, Perseus Jackson, son of Poseidon, slayer of kronos, bane of Gaia, demise of many monsters, holder of sky, rescuer of Artemis , hero of Olympus. What is your final wish?" Zeus asked with respect, which surprise everyone in the room.
"For this final wish, I want the law of forbidden god having direct contact with their offspring been annulled." Percy asked. "I can't allow this, the gods are forbid to contact with their offspring for a reason." Zeus said with power. "Hear me out, milord. For too long, us demigod been cast in to the evil of this world, fighting the world alone, sometimes we just wish we have someone to love us, a family, a parent by our side. Someone that can pat our back when we have a nightmare and told us everything will be okay, someone that can protect, or at least we know someone is by our side. You can at least visit us once a week, for maiden goddess like Lady Artemis and Lady Hestia, they can adopt demigod, so they can feel what's to be like as a mother, and I am sure Lady Hestia would want that as well." Percy replied. "This wish needs the vote of Olympian council, for I cannot change the ancient law alone, all those who are favour the wish, raise your hand?" Zeus asked. Almost instantly, everyone shot their hand up. "Very well, by the power vest in me as the king of god and at agreement of Olympic high council, I hereby annulled the ancient law." Zeus spoke. Every god screamed in happiness.
"Now, is that all?" Zeus asked. "Yes. Milord. That is all." Percy replied, bowing. "Wait." Hera spoke surprisingly. "Yes, my dear, what is your wish" Zeus asked, showing his annoyance because he was disrupted. Hera ignores his tone and said, "I believe we should grant Perseus partial immortality like the huntress of Artemis to show our gratitude toward the hero of Olympus." Everyone in the room literally dropped their jaws; you can even see Ares 'jaw open wide open. "What? Can't I show some gratefulness toward our saviour?" Hera spoke with obvious annoyances, hating people judge her just because she does something nice. Then Percy did something shock everyone in the room, he kneeled before the throne of Hera, and bowed. "Arise, young hero, you show courage and strength over any hero throughout the ages, it's I who should bow to you." Hera replied with respect. "Now does anyone believe Perseus shouldn't receive this gift, speak now" Hera asked with dangerous tone. And no one in the room makes a squeak.
Zeus spoke: "well, if no one spoke, Perseus, step forward." Zeus asked. Percy walked toward throne of Zeus and kneeled. "Now, do you accept our ultimate offer?" Zeus spoke with godly power, hint that he won't take no for replies. "Yes, milord, I accept." Percy replied. Zeus then blast a whit energy toward Perseus, which blind anyone who looked toward him, when the light died down, showing a person with silvery silk like white hair long and graceful, a strong and atheistic build, pure white skin that shone under the luminous light of throne room, which make all female in the room blush. But his eyes were the most wondrous; two dark emerald that show years of wisdom, strength, and yet gentleness. "Percy, is it you?" Thalia asked, slowly walk toward the figure. "Yes, Thalia. It is me." Percy replied. "You look different." Thalia spoke; her face blushed in a shade of gold. Percy laughed, his voice was like melody of music, "is that all you can say, pinecone face." Percy replied with playfulness. "Shut up!" Thalia replied clearly embarrassed. "Impossible, no one should be able to reach the full potential of partial-immortality." Zeus gasped in wonder. "Well I guess I am different than the other's before me." Percy replied with casualty.
"Well then, if that's all. Let the celebration party begin!" Zeus said.