"Hey, it'll be alright" Percy told me, touching my arm "Nothing's going to go wrong"

I wasn't so sure about that. There were countless things that could go wrong. I adjusted Thorn's blanket to cover her face and walked into the Empire State. With one look at the security guy, he nodded and let us pass. He'd be an idiot to not know us by now.

"They know were coming, right?" he asked, holding out his arms. I handed him our baby, her little face smiling with her eyes shut. She was so cute for a month old baby, a little tuft of blond hair under her hood.

"Of course. You told them a couple thousand times" I said stepping out of the elevator. Even though I've been to Olympus a couple billion times it still took my breathe away.

I had finished Olympus the day before by nineteenth birthday, and spent four years on it for a reason. Being a daughter of Athena and hired by the-gods-of-freaking-Olympus; it had to be perfect.

But it was like seeing it for the first time again; my hand tight in Luke's and soft in Thalia's we walked on this very path, many, many years ago.

Or during the Battle for Manhattan, when Percy caught me from that ledge, and held me in his arms for the very first time.

But he didn't notice; was far too busy explaining the sights to our baby.

"See that, Thorn?" he points to Hera's statue "That's where Auntie Thalia got stuck. And over there's where the gods live…" he continues murmuring to the baby, his eyes like gems.

I sigh, and lead us to the Throne Room

This was my favourite piece of architecture on Olympus. It's tall, Grecian age pillars shine in the early light, making them look as pure gold. The only thing holding us back was the beings inside.

"ENTER" booms a voice, one that could only belong to Zeus. "Come into our presence"

Percy takes my hand, and we walk in; side by side

"Percy Jackson." a voice says, as smooth as silk "It's been a long time"

My husband steps forward, Thorn stirring in his arms

"Yes. Almost a year, Lady Aphrodite. But this will be the last time we'll be here. Thorn can't know of the gods until she's old enough."

"That" Poseidon spoke "Is the very reason you're here. Bring the child forward"

Before I have time to speak, Percy hands our baby; our sweet month old baby, to her Grandfather for the first time.

Poseidon cradles her in his arms, his expression looking so much like my husbands that I have to compare them. Both powerful, both strong, and together, they both are godlike.

"Such a beautiful child" he whispers "Thorn, did you say?"

"Yes" I answer, stepping forward "Her name is Thorn"

Athena glides over and takes Thorn from Poseidon's arms "I do believe it's my turn to hold our grandchild" she says, gazing at her

"Athena" Zeus said "May the council come to order." With that, she swept up to her throne and sat down; Thorn still in her grasp

"We need to decide the fate of the child. She can't, as requested by her parents, know about us until she is of age."

"When will that be?" Artemis asked, shifting in her seat "Until she reaches a certain age, or until she is ready?"

"That, we still aren't sure. She'll be dangerous; more important than any demigod. But we'll protect her, and not say anything until then" Percy answered, staring at his dad

"What about… like nine? Or ten?" Apollo mused, swinging a headphone

"No. far too young." Athena said, looking at the baby "instead of telling her, we've got a gift for the child" she and Poseidon stood, and from a wave of his hand and small object slid into his hand

"For Thorn" he said, placing a heart shaped locket in my palm "A gift from her Grandparents. It contains a small amount of magic, to act as extra protection as she grows up. No monster can ever attack with that nearby." Athena slipped the necklace on Thorn's neck

I was speechless. How would we explain this to her when she's older?

"Thanks, dad." Percy said, shaking his hand "and Lady Athena, for this. It means so much to us"

"It better" Ares muttered

"It will" Hera said, glaring at her son "I helped create it. We all did"

"And what sort of monster would attack with them around?" Demeter pointed out "The most powerful demigods of their caliber"

"SILENCE!" Zeus thundered. The council stilled, leaving us standing around awkwardly. Percy took Thorn from my mom, and she settled in his arms

"It is decided." He boomed "That Thorn Ella Jackson shall not know of the gods, monsters or other beings on Olympus until otherwise decided by the council. The gods shall not have any contact, nor dream messages until she is of age. Dismissed" Lord Zeus left his throne and swept out of the room, with most of the gods at his heels. Poseidon and Athena stayed

"So she won't remember us?" Poseidon asked, his granddaughter just waking up.

"No, we can't let her dad. You know that. She's only a month old, won't remember anything anyway" Percy said, looking at his father nervously

"It's meant to be" I said, self-conscience now that everyone was watching "We named her Thorn for a reason. Percy decided it because it's like my middle name, Rose, and the fact that you can't have a Rose without a Thorn. We knew that her life was going to be tough, but worth it in the end."

"I agree, but… it'll be hard to not protect the child. Are we restricted from that?" Athena wondered. Thorn gazed at us with her huge green eyes.

"I don't know" Percy said at last. "As long as you keep it quiet it should be okay" Poseidon looked pleased with his answer.

"As long as she lives, we'll protect her. She deserves it; so do you" my mom said, looking at Percy and I

"Thanks mom. I'm sad to say that this'll be the last time I'll see you until then" Percy looked at me with wide eyes, startling Thorn, and causing her to cry

"What?" Percy asked, passing Thorn to Athena hastily and standing before me

"You know this, Percy. We will obey the rules too. We can't contact the gods or Camp until she learns of their existence."

Poseidon sighed and stroked Thorn's face "Goodbye, Thorn. I'll miss you, my granddaughter." With a flick of his hand, the Lord of the Sea disappeared; leaving my husband even more frazzled

"Farewell, Thorn; I'll protect you no matter what it costs." He passed Thorn to me "And I'll miss you Annabeth. What you say is strong, and wise; and I'm so proud of you for it. Not many others would make that choice." Lady Athena then flicked her hand and turned into a snowy white owl. I could have sworn I saw a tear sliding down her wide golden eyes as she circled and too disappeared.

Our audience with the gods was over

Maybe forever

Seee? I named her Thorn for a reason!

How was it? Great? Horrible? Too dang terrible for words?

Hopefully not…

Well, here's to (not?) hoping

-Silence Nevermore