AN: This chapter will be much longer, so here goes nothing.
Disclaimer: I don't own PJO
Percy POV:
All of a sudden, I was enveloped by a white light, and I realized that the gods had finally come for me. 'I wonder if they regret it,' I muse, 'if they think it was worth it. Because now, I hate most of them.' After ending my musings, I find myself standing in the middle of the throne room, with the eyes of now 14 Olympian, and the immortal campers, which included: Thalia, Nico, The Stolls, Leo, Katie, Jason, and Reyna.
I nodded to Hades and Hestia, silently congratulating them on there achievement, and continued to nod to all of my friends, may they be mortal or godly. I didn't see her, but I was more than happy that she wasn't there. I noticed that when my gaze came across the room, they paled at my eyes. All but Thalia, who had her bottom lip quivering and tears in her eyes. My heart tugged at the sight. I couldn't leave her to be like that. After all, even though she doesn't know it, she has been the the one I thought about to keep me sane, to keep me anchored to the world. I smiled sadly, and opened my arms for a hug. Immediately, I felt extreme pain from my injuries on my torso, but gritted my teeth and let it happen. I would endure it for her.
"Oh gods Percy," she choked, " they finally let you go after all these years. Every week, Nico and I would try to convince the gods to let you go. Finally, we found no plans for your so-called "Siege of Olympus," so they let you go." By now she was sobbing, and I was stroking her hair, whispering comforting things into her ear.
While she calmed down, I looked at Nico and said "Thanks for never giving up." In response, all he said was "That's what family's for." 'Yea,' I thought bitterly 'family.'
When Thalia finally calmed down, she looked over my injuries, and was surprised to see a couple of cuts reopened. "Percy!" she scolded, "Why didn't you tell me?" I looked her in the eye and whispered pleadingly, "I didn't want you to let go." Her eyes glistened with tears as she held my again, this time more gentle and lovingly. "Neither did I." she whispered. But soon, instead of in my arms, she stood at my side comfortingly
As I averted my eyes from the beauty at my side, I remembered how I was here. Back to business.
I glared at the king of the gods, making him pale a little,and said with a cold voice that replaced my once warm and soothing one, "What do want from me Zeus? To use me, save your hide so you can throw me back into hell to rot, while you celebrate the victory? What is thy bidding , Master?" I said with venom and a fake bow at the end of my rant.
At this, Zeus was beyond mad, and raised his Master Bolt to try and smite me, I had an idea. As he charged his bolt, I started to swing the chain attached to my wrist. When he fired his bolt, I swung upwards with my chain and deflected the bolt into the sky
AN: Since Stygian iron is indestructible, so the bolt was deflected. And to all of those who are like 'shouldn't he still be shocked?' no cause Stygian iron is pure darkness, and lightning is the exact opposite, so I thought they should've canceled each other out. So, on with the story.
Everyone stared in shock and awe at what just occurred, even me. I mean, when am I ever right? Exactly. Before Zeus could react, Thalia stepped up and announced "Stop it dad! He just got out of hell, and the first thing he sees are the same people who put him there. How would you feel?"
Zeus grumbled, but nonetheless, sat down and told me why I was brought here. "Perseus Jackson," he thundered, "you have been summoned here to be released from your sentence of 'Eternity in Tartarus' on the condition that you become immortal like the rest of the campers, and help us in this war ag-" I cut him off. "-against Gaea, the Titans, and the Giants, I know. They tried to recruit me into their forces under the pretext I got to torture the gods that sent me here." All the gods blanched and was about to protest when I interrupted. "BUT... I swore upon the River Styx that I would never, so they had me tortured everyday for the last three years. Thus my many souvenirs. Although, Rhea told me I had made a wise decision. She also wants to talk to her son, who never talked to her after his quest." I finished, while staring pointedly at Zeus, making him look down.
"Now," I said, changing the subject, " to prevent this from ever happening again, I, Perseus Jackson, swear upon the River Styx to never plot against or attack Olympus." Thunder rumbled, and everyone stared at me as if I had grown another head.
"So, when can I visit my mom?" I stated happily. "Not yet," interjected Hestia, " I and several of my siblings would like to give you our blessings" I was surprised at this but didn't object, for blessings were VERY hard to come by. Lady Hestia snapped her fingers and immediately I understood how to summon food, clothing, and fire. To try it out a bit, I summoned some clothing for myself. I ended up with a long sleeve black and red shirt to cover up my scars, with black 'Dog' boots and some blue jeans . I thought of flames in my hand, and instantly black fire started billowing in my palm. "Also with the fire, you can use it for anything. Even make wings with it." she added as an afterthought. I smiled menacingly as I thought 'Time to hang out with Leo.'
Hades stepped forward and grabbed hold of my chain, and instantly the chain disappeared, except for the cuff, and he held out a now black Riptide for me to take. "Percy, since the metal your cuff is made out of a metal from my domain, I have blessed the chain to where it will extend and retract at your will. I also made Riptide out of Stygian iron so you match. Additionally, I give you the ability to torture or absorb the souls you hold with the chain. But finally, I allow you to command shadows to shroud you, much like Nico. Use these well nephew." he stated proudly after ruffling my already unruly hair. I laughed at this and gave him a hug.
Next Apollo stepped forward and stated happily as he gave me a hug. "There. All better." and when I looked at my wounds and noticed that all but my scars and insignia were gone. He was slightly irked about it but I told him that they were made from Kronos's scythe, so he couldn't do much about it. He sighed unhappily, but nonetheless, walked back to his throne.
Artemis gave me a black bow with unlimited arrows, and blessed me with the ability to be much better at archery. 'No more being humiliated!' My father came up to me and blessed me so that I have as much control over water as him, and to be able to vapor travel. Hermes gave me a whistle to blow so that he could send any message to whomever I wanted, and it acted like Riptide, except it hung around my neck. Aphrodite blessed me with beauty and the ability to charmspeak not only women, but men also. She wanted me to try it out on herself. 'Go figure'.
But what surprised us all was that Ares, the god that had hated me since I came to exist, stepped forward. I glared at him with everything I was worth, making him stop mid-stride. He sighed tiredly and told me "Percy," he said with much regret dripping into his voice, "as much as I hate you, you have been through much and proved yourself to gain my respect. No one, not even my children have done that, and although I regret it very much, I would like to give you my blessing to be able to use any weapon, may it be modern or ancient, and also give you the ability to go berserk at will, much like me or my children. I swear on the River Styx that this is not a trick. Will you accept?" he inquired ominously, with thunder rolling in the background, adding to the affect.
I stated proudly "I accept your gift." He grimaced, but nevertheless, snapped his fingers, and the art of war was now implanted in my skull. "Now that you have your gifts, we will now make you immortal." Zeus thundered standing up along with the other Olympians. Soon the began to chant "Εμείς οι Θεοί του Ολύμπου, διακηρύσσουν με το παρόν, ο Περσέας Τζάκσον, ένας αθάνατος, μόνο για να είναι σε θέση να πέσει στη μάχη, και από καμία άλλη αιτία. "
I felt immense power pass through me, like a gust of wind, but I felt as rejuvenated, alert, and powerful as I once did in water. With that done, all the god sat on their thrones and looked at me expectantly. That's when it hit me. "Can I go see my mom now?" I asked apprehensively. "Yes, you can son." my father said knowingly. For the final time, we heard thunder boom as we heard Zeus exclaim "Perseus, when you are finished meeting your mother, you must stay at Camp Half-Blood. Understood?" I nodded "Then this meeting is adjourned!" he announced, only to flash away in a streak of lightning.
I looked at Thalia by my side, took her hand, and asked her softly "Would you like to come with me?" She smiled that breathtaking smile, gripped my hand tightly and whispered into my ear "Anywhere you go, I go." I gave her my famous lopsided grin and whispered back, "I wouldn't have it any other way", making her shiver. And with that, we disappeared with the wind, hand in hand.
AN: So what do you think about chapter 2? I made it a lot longer at the request of many, and tried to make it entertaining. If something slipped my mind and I forgot, just PM or review and I'll address that next chapter. I thank all you 11 on the reviews You gave me because they helped a lot. I'll get started on my new chapter. Adios!
Translation: We the Gods of Olympus, hereby proclaim you, Perseus Jackson, an immortal, only to be able to fall in battle, and by no other cause.
