Wow, I am really sorry for the wait. So much for a week... Don't worry though. I am now finished Could Never Imagine. This story is now my main focus. Sorry for this short chapter. To make it up to everyone, I've decided to post a double update (possibly triple, we will have to see). I hope you enjoy... :-)

Starts as Percabeth, will eventually be Percy x Apollo.

Important thing to note... This will be yaoi (boy-boy). Don't like? You do not have to read.

Disclaimer- I do not own Percy Jackson and the Olympians or the Heroes of Olympus series. (One can dream though) All rights go to the proper parties.

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November 1st

Apollo POV

I hated being mortal. It took forever to get anywhere. I had been summoned by the council and it took me almost a half hour to get from my palace to the throne room. As I walked through the streets I heard people whispering about me. I couldn't tell if it was good or bad as my hearing was reduced to the level of a human.

I sighed and ran a hand through my hair. I had been mortal for just under a week and I was already tired of it. The council had given my seven days to leave Olympus. Come tomorrow morning, I had to depart.

I would never admit it but I had spent the time mostly moping around and trying to come to grips with my incredibly limited abilities. I hadn't discovered the exact extent of my limits yet but I had discovered a lot of things that I couldn't do. I could no longer flash out somewhere. I could no longer control how I looked. I couldn't see what was going on in the world below me. I couldn't summon my chariot. I no longer had any control over the sun...

The biggest changes though were the changes in my physical abilities; my hearing was only the tip of the iceberg. My eyesight was so weak that I felt blind. My stamina had drastically dropped. I tried running but it was so slow that it just depressed me. As for my strength, I was appalled.

The only thing that made me happy was that my aim with a bow was still exceptional. If I could see it, I could hit it. The downside was that without my immortal abilities, I could no longer use my symbol of power without burning myself to a cinder. I was limited to a regular bow.

Well, sort of a regular bow. I smiled at the thought of my weapon. My sister was forbidden from helping me but she had convinced Hephaestus to give me an enchanted weapon. He had crafted a bow and a quiver of arrows out of celestial bronze. The arrows were enchanted so that they would to return to the quiver with a thought. When I didn't need my weapon it became a simple bracelet and a chain. With a swipe of my thumb the jewellery took its true form.

I finally reached the throne room and walked in to see Percy Jackson standing before the gods. I bowed to my father before I went to stand beside the demigod. I raised an eyebrow at him in question. He didn't seem to understand what I wanted to know though as he was too busy looking between me and my throne. I sighed and rubbed the back of my neck. Well apparently no one told him. I guess it's up to me...

"I'm no longer a god."

It wasn't an amusing topic but his reaction was hilarious. I his jaw literally dropped. "What? But... how? They can do that?"

I couldn't help but release a small, humorless, chuckle. "Yes. They can do that."

It's happened before...

He simply stood there looking at me in shock. His eyes were incredibly wide. With the sea-green color, I could easily see why people said he looked like a baby seal. I gave him a sad smile and put a hand on his shoulder. "Don't worry. It's only temporary."

I could tell that he wanted to ask me more but I could also see the rest of the council getting impatient. I gave the son of Poseidon a look that clearly said, 'later'.

He frowned a little but nodded.

I dropped my hand and turned back to face my father. The king of the gods nodded to me but otherwise gave no acknowledgment of my existence.

Poseidon gave a polite cough. I looked at the god of the seas and raised an eyebrow. "The council asked you to come so that we can discuss your new responsibilities."

I frowned, "What new responsibilities?"

Poseidon glanced at his son before he looked back to me. "Percy has accepted our offer of temporary godhood. He will become a god for thirteen months and on the winter solstice of next year, he will decide if he wishes to remain a mortal or if he wishes to become a god permanently."

I nodded but I was still confused. I was happy that Percy had been offered godhood again. He had always been one of my favorite demigods. I was a little surprised that the council had given him a chance to experience godhood before he decided though. I suppose they knew that if they had forced him to give his answer immediately, that he would have declined.

I waited for him to answer my question but he never did. "Okay, but what does that have to do with me?"

Athena smiled, "Aphrodite had a good idea."

I tried to keep the surprise from my face but judging by the glare that the love goddess was giving me, my acting skills could have used a little work. Stupid mortal abilities... I'm the god of the arts, why am I now a bad actor?

Athena chuckled before she continued. "Poseidon is a busy god. We all are in fact. Percy is going to need someone to teach him how to not incinerate people. Naturally, he will need the help of a god for this. You no longer have a sphere of influence so therefore you no longer really have any duties..." I felt my jaw drop in realization. "The council has decided that you will be the one to help Perseus gain control over his new abilities."

I closed my mouth and took a deep breath. I glanced over to see the uncomfortable demigod standing beside me. "I can think of a few reasons as to why I would be a poor choice. For example, you've stripped me of my powers. So won't I be incinerated if he loses his temper?"

The goddess of wisdom laughed, "You may have lost your powers and your immortality but you are still, technically, a god. As long as you don't decide to have a fist fight with him, you should be fine."

I raised an eyebrow, "Should?"

Zeus rolled his eyes and sat up straighter. "It has already been decided. Apollo, you will teach Percy how to control himself. He will be going with you to camp Jupiter."

I saw Percy jump a little in surprise, "I'm going to camp Jupiter? But what about my mom?"

Poseidon gave his son a sad smile, "I know it's hard but it would be better if you didn't stay with her while you are a god. Demigods can handle more that humans can. It wouldn't be safe for her if you stayed there. The council has already rented you a house in New Rome." Percy frowned and reluctantly nodded. The sea god's smile grew, "Actually, it's a three bedroom house. You will be sharing it with a few people. Jason and Annabeth are both going to New Rome to start building the temples."

I saw the demigod perk up at the mention of his friend and his girlfriend. It was all I could do to keep myself from laughing. The way his eyes widened made me think of a puppy when its owner came home. It was absolutely adorable! That look made me want to pat his head. If he does accept godhood I have to see what I can do to convince the council to make puppies and seals his sacred animals...

I smiled at the thought.

Zeus cleared his throat. "Perseus Jackson, this council hereby gifts you with temporary godhood. Your immortality shall fade next year on December 1st. You will return on the winter solstice and give us your answer as to whether or not you wish to become a god for all time."

Percy took a deep breath and I looked away. There was a blinding flash of light and when I turned back, he was unconscious.