Sacrifice of Olympus

by GACarson

the story is set about 20 years after the giant war, where some evil demigods get ahold of the Ophiotaurus and this new group of heroes has to get it back. characters from the book pop up and help the heroes out but they aren't the main characters.

1. Chapter 1

sacrifice of Olympus

prologue

"where is it!?" roared Zeus.

hades and Poseidon were the only ones in the throne room, bickering as usual. they glanced up at Zeus, unsurprised by his temper and both asked "what do you need, little brother?"

usually the little brother comment would through Zeus completely off, but Zeus was un deterred.

"you know what I speak of! only you two would be so insolent as to steal it! which of you took the Ophiotaurus!?

both Poseidon and hades looked at each other and paled.

Poseidon, speaking slowly, said, "brother, i swear on the river Styx-"

"as do I," interrupted hades.

that I did not take the Ophiotaurus," finished Poseidon.

Zeus looked at them both pleadingly, almost begging for them to admit to the deed.

"gather the council," he said, his voice barely above a whisper. "we must find the culprit. do not tell the minor gods. they sided with the titans and giants before, they may still betray us."

as Zeus left to gather the council, the reality of what just happened set in. hades got up and started pacing the throne room. Poseidon sat there and began to speak.

"who could have done this? we've had peace for so many years, why now? will Olympus fall?

hades barely heard him, he was deep in thought. after several agonizing minutes of sandals on marble, he spoke.

"it is possible that we could still reclaim the creature. they have not attacked yet. we also do not know what will happen should the entrails be sacrificed. it states that that person would be given the power to destroy the gods. that does not mean their victory will be automatic."

"but if it does!?" thundered Poseidon, finally falling into panic. "what then!? we will be cast into Tartarus, and I have no doubt our dearest father will be waiting, along with our friends the giants!"

"do you think i don't know that?" retorted hades, surprisingly calm. "I have already seen the insides of Kronos, I do not need to see Tartarus too."

Zeus re-entered the room with the rest of the 12 Olympians. Poseidon and hades took their seats, both pondering how a reunion with their father would go.