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The Giant war officially ended almost three days ago. The demigods have just arrived at Olympus, and are now making their way into the throne room. The Olympian council was already seated; all at their godly heights. As soon as all the demigods from both camps were in the room, Zeus slammed his bolt against the floor bringing all the misty eyes of the young heroes and gods to him. "I know this was a hard war, and has taken the lives of many is no way to ease this suffering, but another urgent matter must be dealt with first." Zeus stated as he and the other gods stood. "Perseus Jackson," Zeus boomed, "You have been consorting with the enemies of Olympus and shall be punished with a sentence deemed appropriate by the council at the end of this hearing." There were many gasps heard around the throne room in the pen-drop silence that followed. "Father, what are you talking about?" Thalia asked, the fear evident in her voice though a stoic expression remained on her face. The king of the gods looked at his daughter with pity before an iris message appeared showing the alleged crime. In the message, Percy's back was to Artemis as they faced off against the giant Gration alongside her hunters while monsters flowed around them. There was a stale mate for a few moments before Percy managed to get behind the giant. There was a collective gasp heard through the throne room. The message freeze framed so everyone could get a decent look. In Percy's right hand was his sword riptide, but it was the sword in his left hand that drew everyone's attention. The blade was strange combination of mortal steel and celestial bronze. The older campers recognized it instantly as Luke's old sword, backbiter. "So he used Luke's old sword. What's your point?" Asked an impatient demigod. The message resumed playing as Percy was tackled by an empousa from behind. Gration turned and was driving his hunting knife toward the grounded Percy. Suddenly, everything started rewinding. This time, Percy jumped out the monsters way. The message froze again as Percy looked up, one of his eyes were his normal sea green while the other was a glowing gold. The message faded as the entire room looked at Percy in awe. Another message popped up to Percy's battle with Gaia. Everyone knew Percy had worked with an ally, but no one knew who until the face of the titan Perses held Gaia in a full-nelson while lifting her in the air. Percy jumped and put both his blades through the hearts of both Gaia and Perses. Just before Perses disintegrated back to Tartarus, Percy sent a nod and smiled at the titan. The entire throne room was silent in awe. "What do you have to say for yourself?" Zeus asked. Percy looked up at Zeus and spoke, "When Annabeth and I fell into Tartarus we came across a few titans. They did not attack, but offered us assistance. While they may desire to rule they would rather have the gods as the rulers than those blasted giants. The titans have some honor at least." Even Zeus looked at him in shock. "Honor? Honor, you say?! How is there honor in battling your children?! What honor was there in kidnapping me to hold up the sky so Atlas could be free?!" Artemis questioned hysterically. Percy looked at her sympathetically before saying, "Compare that to what Gration would have done to you." Artemis' face paled considerably when she thought about it. Percy looked around the throne room looking each god in the eyes. "While it may be hard to believe, even Kronos loves his children. He spoke with me through backbiter-" Percy was cut off as Athena stood from her throne glaring at the boy. "Kronos essence should be so scattered he shouldn't be able to think! Let alone hold a conversation!" Athena yelled in outrage. Percy waited til she had calmed before asking, "Athena, do you remember the form of back biter in the titan war?" She thought about it before her eyes widened in realization. "It's his symbol of power." She stated before slowly sitting down. "As I was saying, even he loves his children to some degree. Which is why he ate you instead of outright throwing you in Tartarus. That's why he only castrated Ouranus instead of killing him. The giants would have no such mercy, and even the titans don't condone rape." He said while looking between Artemis, Athena, and Hera. "Love? Why would they try to over throw us if they love us? Cut the bull-" Hades started before being shut up by the glare Percy and Annabeth sent his way. "Kronos does love you. Ever heard of tough love? He wants to rule, and that conflicts with his love. It is a twisted love, sadly. He rises and pushes you, but he wants to see you triumph. He wants to see you rise to the occasion and become the rulers he knows you can be. He wants to conquer you, but he has pride in you even in his defeat. We needed all the help we can get in the war, so we accepted the Titans help." Percy finished his rant as he looked into the eyes of Zeus. "Since you're such good friends now, perhaps you should join them in Tartarus." Ares snarled at the boy. "Regardless, they still hold a grudge against me for the first war so I'll have to decline." Percy said, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "I am sorry to hear that, but the law for consorting with our enemies is eternal punishment in Tartarus. The laws must be upheld" Zeus stated downtrodden. Poseidon looked at his brother incredulously, "Surely we can make an exception. He helped us keep our power after all." He finished. Zeus shook his head sadly. "You know what has to be done. We will give you a moment for your last words." Zeus said. The entire throne room was silent in shock. Percy took this moment before the chaos to grab Annabeth tightly and kiss her softly. He pulled away and looked into her stormy grey eyes. "P-P-Percy, they can't, you can't" She tried to say before Percy put his finger over her lips. "This might be the last time I see you. I know you will weep, but not in these last moments please. Move on Annabeth. I will be gone for a long time. That's only if I am lucky." He said. He brought up a hand and ran his thumb across her cheek. "Live a long, happy life for me if no other reason." Percy said tears beginning to flow from his eyes. He stepped back and pulled Thalia and the seven across the room to him with a hydro-kinetic hold on their blood. Percy hugged Thalia and Jason before all of the seven group hugged him. "You all take care of yourselves and each other; make sure Annabeth moves on and is happy." As he said this, he passed a look to Aphrodite who only nodded in understanding. Percy then placed his hand on Thalia's head, "Watch out for death breath for me, and take good care of yourself too." Percy stepped back before addressing the rest of the room. "You all go back to camp and rest. These wars have been hard and you all deserve a good rest. Do not be angry with the gods and don't even think about rebelling." Percy said this last part with a glare just so everyone understood. "I broke the law, but I protected all of you. I will say that to the present me, it was well worth it." He smiled as he felt his father's hand on his shoulder. He waved as Poseidon, Hades and himself were consumed in shadows. They reappeared right in front of the pit. Poseidon hugged Percy, but couldn't say anything. Percy looked into his father's eyes and nodded in understanding. Poseidon grabbed Percy and threw him into Tartarus. Whoever said being thrown into Tartarus was like a pit lied. It was more like being thrown down the side of a mountain. 'So this is what Hephaestus feels like. It's no wonder he hates Hera', Percy thought as he curled into a ball and braced himself for the bottom.
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