"OUT!" Ares commanded the demigods.

Grover, Annabeth and I made our way to the doors.

"Not you Perseus." Zeus's voice sent a chill down my spine.

Dad, Hermes, Apollo and Hephaestus gave me smiles of encouragement.

Aphrodite raised an eyebrow. Ares crossed his arms and leaned back in his throne. Athena shot me a look of absolute loathing as I hugged Annabeth. And Uncle Hades relaxed against the wall, a smirk dancing on his lips.

As soon as the doors closed, I realized I was all by myself. That made the silence in the room even more deafening.

"For your hard work and exemplary service to Olympus and the world," Zeus stared me down with his electric blue eye, "There is only one reward you deserve."

I met his eyes, staring back in the most respectful way I could.

"I think we can all agree that there is only one gift that can express our gratitude." He looked around the room. "Are there any objections?"

Athena crossed her arms, clearly not happy about whatever Zeus was about to do.

Giving them sufficient time to voice their objections, Zeus carried on. "Perseus, I must say, I had my doubts when you first appeared before me, holding my lightning bolt."

Dad whispered something to Apollo, grinning from ear to ear.

"However." Zeus glared at him. "You have proven yourself a true demigod. After showing outstanding bravery and prowess, I have decided to make you a god."

"A god." I repeated the words in disbelief. "That's...amazing."

Zeus nodded his head. "I can imagine. In addition to becoming a god, you will receive a seat by your Father. You now have as much authority as any of the other Olympians."

"Wow." I was speechless. I mean, come on guys, it's not like you get the chance to become a god everyday.

"So, what do you say?" Zeus leaned forward in his chair.

"I say..." I was going say yes when an image flashed in my mind.

The Hermes cabin, crowded with too many inside. Ethan's jaw, clenched tightly as he spoke of his life experiences.

I knew I had to make things right. "If I may, I'd like to ask you another favor, since you swore on the River Styx and all."

I looked each Olympian in the eyes. "This war, it was really your fault."

"How dare you!" Athena stood up.

"Calm down Sister." Hermes raised a hand. "Let him finish."

Athena slowly sat back in her seat, her gray eyes piercing me as she did it. I took a deep breath.

"All the cursing, punishing, abandoning. What feelings do you think come from that?" I questioned them. "Now, monsters will always want to see the downfall of the gods, that is undeniable. But the thousands of demigods who pledged their allegiance to Kronos, they felt the gods had abandoned them."

"Sure, I was here to stop it." I was continued. "But what if the Oracle says something again centuries later and this time Olympus does fall?"

Athena interrupted me. "Nice to see you have a brain Perseus. Get to the point."

"I ask that you claim all your demigods by the time they're thirteen or as soon as they make their way to Camp Half-Blood." I told her.

Hades laughed. "And here, my dear nephew, is where the gods break their oath."

"That's not true!" Apollo looked at him. "It's not like I'm getting women pregnant everyday. I'll remember them."

"As will I." Dionysus hiccuped. "Not every woman can get with this."

That statement deserved a cringe.

"Then it's settled." Zeus looked back down at me. "The others will claim their children as promised."

"That includes you, Uncle." I grinned up at him.

"How is that possible? The Big Three Pact-"

"That's another thing." I put a hand up. "Excuse me for interrupting, but I think it's best if the Big Three Pact is abolished."

"...What?" Hades uncrossed his arms.

"Think about it." I was speaking to him directly. "Even with the pact, the Oracle still told the Great Prophecy. Instead of another Thalia incident..."

Hades looked at the floor.

"Instead of anyone harboring grudges or ill-will, just let it go." I dropped my hands.

"You speak well Perseus." Aphrodite nodded her head. "Anything else?"

"One last thing." I assured them. "I ask that the minor gods, and you, Uncle Hades, be given cabins at Camp Half-Blood. That's another reason the war was heated. The minor gods aren't given proper respect."

"After all this talk, I am beginning to doubt whether you really want to become a god." Zeus rested his head in his hands.

"I do Uncle." I bowed. "Thank you for letting me run my mouth and granting my wishes."

He waved his hand. "It was nothing. Now..."

The Olympians sat up in their seats. Even Uncle Hades got off of the wall and uncrossed his arms. Because of this, I knew Zeus was going to make me a god.

He murmured words in ancient Greek, lifting his right hand and hovering it over me. The only word I managed to catch was immortal.

I stood perfectly still, holding my breath. I didn't want to ruin this and somehow become a disabled god. As of now though, I was feeling nothing. Did I already ruin it?

I spoke too soon. My arms were glowing light blue and when I looked down I saw my legs were doing the same.

"Perseus Jackson, God Of Heroes, Honorary God!" Zeus announced my title.

There was a white light and I realized all the gods were going into their true forms. Shouldn't be a problem if I'm an immortal, right?

Right, but for some reason, the fact that I was a god didn't help to quench the anxiety that was eating me up.

I gulped as the gods took their godly forms. Instantly, I shut my eyes.

"Each of us shall give you a godly trait." Zeus's voice sounded like a storm. "I give you the gift of flight. Don't think just because you're a god you can fly. I am gracious enough to bestow the ability upon you."

"I give him the gift of charmspeak." Aphrodite blessed me.

"When he sings the birds will stop chirping to listen." I could hear the smile in Apollo's words.

"Fighting will empower him." Ares grumbled. "With every cut, his strength will grow."

Artemis's voice sent chills down my spine. "If he ever decides to wield a bow and arrow, his arrow shall never miss."

"Your taste in wine will be that of an expert's." Mr. D actually sounded serious.

"Swifter than a wood nymph, he'll outrun anyone who challenges him." Hermes gifted me.

"When he picks up a tool, his creation is sure to be a work of art." Hephaestus's voice boomed.

"The flowers he touches will blossom in beauty. Any plant he lays his hand on will never wilt." Demeter's voice.

"He'll speak with the wisdom of deceased philosophers. No mortal will ever match his vocabulary." Athena was monotone with her blessing.

"He'll never abandon those that he loves. His family will alwayscome first for him." Hera's voice hardened.

I heard the grin rather than see it. "My son, Perseus Jackson, will swim faster than a shark, hit harder than a whale and will be second to no one other than me under the sea."

My hands were light blue now and if I could've seen my face at the time, I'm sure it would have been glowing as well.

"Open your eyes." Zeus commanded me.

I opened them without hesitation, my shoulders slackening and I looked down at myself.

"How do you feel?" Dad questioned me.

"I feel...like a god."