Disclaimer: I do not own PJO or HOO. I own the OCs and plot.
After the final battle of the Gigantes and Gaea, Gaea suddenly shrank from her terrifying 30-ft height to her child form of 2-ft. As she looked up to the gods and the Seven (Leo is missing, but I will still call them the Seven), she smiled a contagious smile and spoke,
"Thank you for purifying me. My dark side has been dispelled and I can finally rest without worrying about destroying the world that mother created."
"Does that mean that you won't be declaring wars or whatever?" Percy asked.
Gaea turned to look at Percy.
"You dispelled my dark side." Gaea repeated. "There is no need to worry over any conflicts from me."
Zeus coughed, "Yes. I was delighted to hear that Gaea is back to her normal self. Now, Lady Gaea, will you join us to our reward ceremony?"
Gaea squealed, "OF COURSE! I would love to."
Zeus turned to Hermes, "Inform the demigods out Gaea's situation."
Hermes nodded and flashed away.
"Cover your eyes, demigods." Zeus warned as the rest of the Olympians transported the Seven and most of the demigods to Olympus.
As the Olympians landed with the demigods in a modified Throne Room that held not only the Olympians, but it held the major and minor gods and peaceful Titans that are not imprisoned. Gaea, however, joined Hestia near the Hearth where Hestia welcomed warmly. The Seven went to their respective parent as they seated themselves small thrones made for them next to the gods' gargantuan thrones.
As the reward ceremony began, Zeus begun to make a speech over the victory over the Gigantes episode. Nobody took their eyes from Zeus, however, if you look closely, they aren't paying attention as their eyes are merely glazed over. After the speech, everyone began to snap out of themselves, and slowly took up an applause that Zeus thinks that his speech is the "greatest of all speeches." (Cue the eyerolls)
"Praetor Reyna!" Zeus bellowed.
Reyna nervously steps forward as Bellona flashes in front of Zeus.
"Child," Bellona said gently, "Your bravery and your skills of leadership are one of the most impressive I've ever seen, especially with your will and restraint as travelled to the Mare Nostrum. Not only I will revive your steed, Scipio, the council has agreed to grant a wish for you to call at any time."
Bellona extends a hand to her left and dust began to come together as Reyna's favorite pegasus, Scipio, comes to view and began to take his first breaths of life. He snorted and looked around until he sees Reyna. He whinnies in joy and cantered to Renya as she ran to Scipio with tears in her eyes. Percy hearing Scipio, automatically translated the horse's whinny and repeated back to Reyna as she looked at him for translation.
It is not your fault. You did what you have to do and carry on. That's why I chose you as my rider.
The crowd awed at the sight of the stone-faced leader broke down as she hugged Scipio. As Reyna rode Scipio out to the crowd, Hades called.
"Nico di Angelo!"
As Nico stepped forward, Hades' eyes gleamed with pride and care.
"Nico, your strength and will to transport the Athena Parthenos is something that has to be marked with respect. Your past brothers and sisters' accomplishments are nothing compared to yours. I would like you to be my heir. Shall I fade, I, Hades, name you prince of the Underworld and the Ghost King."
As Hades said this, a black aura shrouded Nico. As the aura dispersed, he is in full battle armor with a miniature Helm of Darkness sitting on his head. A plain Stygian Iron bident (two-prong spear) is in Nico's hand and radiated fear with the Helm of Darkness with the same effect as the original.
Everyone rose in respect and gave Nico a round of applause, the hardest from Reyna and the Seven.
As Nico retreated to the crowd, people near him can hear him muttering about sharing the burden and paperwork. The Seven, hearing the mutterings, laughed at Nico's demise as Nico gave them a cold, but playful, glare.
"Piper Mclean!" Aphrodite called.
Some jaws are dropped as soon as they heard "Mclean" and muttered about the famous superstar. Piper looked back with resignation as she walked up to the center.
"Piper," said the goddess of love, "I know I may not have been the mother you wanted, but I want to make it up to you by giving you my sword."
An elegant rapier appeared in front of Piper as she took it in her hand.
"That sword is named Sideswipe and was made from Hephaestus himself with an alloy of Celestial Bronze and mortal steel."
Piper took the sword out with a barely audible shink and gave it a few experimental swings, marveling the grace and light of weight. She bowed to her mother. When she came back up, she gave her a smile that said that she is forgiven. As she went back to the crowd, she was greeted with a kiss from Jason which she kissed back with earnest.
"Jason Grace!" Zeus roared.
As Jason walked up, Thalia gave him an encouraging thumbs-up. Jason took a deep breath and looked up to his father as Jupiter.
"My boy," Jupiter said softly, "I know I made a mistake when I separated you from Thalia, but I wanted to keep you safe, for Hera and the sake of peace. I know you may bear some resentment for my actions, so to make it up to you, I want you to take a piece of my Master Bolt and harness the power into your weapon of your liking. I shall also bless you and give you and Thalia, Prince and Princess of Olympus."
A stunned silence reigned upon the Throne Room. Jason looked on to Thalia who is also stunned. Jason looked at the Seven. Percy has his lop-sided grin and motioned Jason on. Annabeth, straddling on Percy, Piper, and Hazel gave him an encouraging smile. Frank looked on with respect in his eyes and gave him a "go on" gesture. Jason has his answer.
"I will accept with one condition, Father." He said with determination.
"Name it." Jupiter answered.
"Piper will be princess with me and Thalia."
"Granted," said Jupiter, relieved of an easy request, "I, Jupiter and Zeus, give Jason and Thalia Grace and Piper Mclean, title of Crowned Prince and Princesses of Olympus. Shall I fade, I name Jason, Storm King, Thalia, Lightning Queen, and Piper, Sky Queen."
A large applause erupted in the chamber as the trio glowed golden as they are blessed and are Crowned Prince and Princesses of Olympus. All three came to the center and bowed deeply to Zeus with Jupiter in his mind is grinning with pride.
As they retreated to their respective seats, Athena called out.
"Annabeth Chase!"
Percy muttered encouragement in her ear before letting Annabeth go. As Annabeth stood before Athena, she saw that there is sadness and resentment in her eyes.
"Annabeth," Athena began softly, "I am sorry for disowning you."
Everyone gasped that the statement.
"I knew I wasn't in the right mind, especially with the Romans involved."
*glaring at the Romans causing them the shiver*
"I want you to know I regret the actions against you and I want to compensate for that. I will give you a piece of Aegis and a replica of the shield Aegis as well. I will also give you my blessing and name as Wisdom's Hand."
This gave an applause before silencing when they saw Annabeth's hand was up.
"Mother, I forgive you for your actions. I knew that when Romans are involved, you are more affected by the schizophrenia than any other gods, but, please, give the blessing to Percy. He will need it more than I do."
Aphrodite squealed while Athena's face remained unchanged.
"Of course, Annabeth. I admit, the boy proved me wrong again."
*gasps*
"But, I see that with you together, I sense that this rivalry has gone too far and too long." Athena sighed and looked at Poseidon. "Poseidon, will you forgive me for my prideful actions?"
"Well," Poseidon began, "I had already forgiven you many times and I don't want this rivalry, so yes, you are forgiven."
Everyone began to cheer and sighed in relief.
"But, "Poseidon said with a mischievous glint, "I do like a little skirmish here there."
Athena smiled. She shook hand with Poseidon as their rivalry ends and began a steady and friendly, but fragile, relationship. The crowd cheered for the end of the rivalry. Percy and Annabeth smiled. When the cheering came to an end, Annabeth retreated to the crowd. That's when everyone heard a crash and the wall exploded, tumbling in an elf-like, but familiar Latino with an unknown, but familiar girl on the back of a very familiar giant bronze dragon.
"Soooo, what's up?" Leo asked, albeit nervously.
Piper got their first, punching him on the arm, hard.
"OW!" Leo yelped, "Geez, Beauty Queen. Is that how you treat your friend?"
"WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?!" Piper screeched with anybody within fifty feet cringing.
Leo gulped at the murderous faces of the Seven and the Hephaestus cabin, especially Jason, Percy, and Nyssa.
"Oh no." Leo muttered, "Looks like this has to wait, Sunshine."
One black eye, multiple bruises, cracked arm bone, one shock later. Leo is sitting on a wheelchair as Clarisse couldn't resist a little violence and kicked Leo's leg hard enough to crack it.
"Leo Valdez." Said Hephaestus, stilled stunned on seeing his son alive.
Leo wheeled in with Calypso.
"Now, I will ask you one thing, just one thing that you desire."
Leo looked at Calypso for a moment and back to his father.
"Father, all I ask for is a plot of land to open a workshop for both Romans and Greeks."
Hephaestus looked at Leo for a moment and gave out loud and hearty laugh that made everyone jump.
"Leo, I can do more than that. I can give you two workshops with servants as a go-between in Rome and Camp Half-Blood."
Leo looked on about having two workshops in both camps. Leo bowed as low as he can in a wheelchair. Leo looked up with tears in his eyes.
"Thank you, Father." He whispered.
As Leo wheeled back, Hephaestus muttered, "Esperanza is one woman I cannot forget, Leo. I want you to know that she is in Elysium because of her big heart."
Leo has tears rolling down with a sad, but happy smile on his face.
"Hazel Levesque." Pluto called.
Hazel nervously went up to the center with Arion beside her.
"Daughter, I also know I have not been a good father to you, especially with your curse, so hear me out. Daughter, I will give you my accidental symbol of power to you."
In a black flash, Hazel now holds to Key of the Underworld. It looks like a giant key except it is made of stygian iron and radiates death. (Typical, huh?)
"This sword will help you unlock your potential of raising the army of the undead to serve you. For now, use it as an amplifier."
Hazel bowed in gratitude and retreated into the crowd with Arion.
"FRANK ZHANG!" Mars roared.
Frank flinched and walked up to the center. Mars eyes dimmed and when Mars took off his glasses, instead of the harsh fire, it was human eyes that held sadness and sorrow.
"Frank," Mars said in a fatherly tone, "I screwed up on making family with you. I want to make it up by taking away your curse and grant you one wish."
Frank looked up with hope.
"What I only wish for is that my Grandmother's mansion to be brought back to Rome as a safe house for visitors."
"I will honor your wish." Mars said, chucking, "That old crone can be feisty when she wants to."
Frank, with tears in his eyes, bowed and was about to retreat until Mars called.
"Wait. I almost forgot." Mars grabbed his spear and threw it to Frank. It shrank to the same dragon-tooth spear in his first quest.
"That spear now has unlimited use, so use it wisely or go all out."
Frank bowed again and retreated to the crowd, Hazel beaming at him and hugging him.
"PERSEUS JACKSON!" Poseidon roared.
Percy went to the center and kneeled.
"Percy," Zeus began, "I wanted to tell you that you have proven yourself time and time again that you are truly a Hero of Olympus so I want to offer this: Become a not only a god, but an Olympian with another."
The silence is so deafening that a pin can be heard.
"Milord," Percy began, he looked up to the council, "My answer will remain the same."
Everyone gasped with half the room fainting by sheer awe. Annabeth looked at him as she began to tear up in happiness. Zeus began to fume.
"Reject us again?! *sigh* Very well. We, as a council, will grant you one wish to replace the offer."
Half of the half people fainted, including the minor gods.
Percy answered," I wish to have Hades and Hestia back into the Olympian Council. That is all I ask."
The rest of the demigods and minor gods and half of the major gods fainted.
Zeus sputtered, "I-it shall be done."
Two thrones erupted, one on each side. Hestia's is a warm flame red and orange throne that is plain. Hades is also plain and pitch-black that seemed to suck the light in like a black hole. Both Hestia and Hades smiled at Percy with gratitude.
"Well, this was an eventful day. Let us PARTY!" Zeus bellowed.
Everyone woken up in time for Zeus' suggestion and cheered.
In the shadows, a man peeked out and see Percy. He sighed.
"Curse the Fates. Must they play with his string again. No matter, I will help him endure. I swear to the River Styx and the name of Chaos, I will let him see through his struggles!"
Thunder clapped loudly and a dark shackle appeared on his left wrist, sealing the deal. The man grunted and disappeared in the shadows.
Hey, guys. Man, my other stories seemed to be failures to me now. Well, if any of you readers would like to adopt the other stories, it's up to you to continue the stories.
Review and critique, please. ;)