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Thalia's Pov
The days to January went by agonizingly slow. The camp was informed of Percy's innocence by Zeus himself and now all of those who voted for him to be banished were feeling guilty and those who had remained loyal had low spirits.
Now there was only one week to go and I was starting to get excited. I was going to see my cousin again! After all he and Nico were the only family I have left. Of course there was a bad part to our encounter… what if he was wounded? Sure Zeus had made it so he couldn't die, but he could still be injured and as soon as he leaves Tartarus, he won't be immortal anymore so he could die if he had wounds that were fatal. No, I refuse to think like that, I can't think like that. I have to think that he will be alright even though I know he won't be.
Percy's Pov
Almost a year has passed and I am still in Tartarus. Being tortured by my enemies physically and being tortured by my friend's betrayal mentally. The only thing that kept me half sane was the thought that someday I would be pulled out of this hellhole.
I was snapped out of my thoughts when Kronos started speaking again.
"You know, I heard from one of my spies that the gods are planning on releasing you at the end of this week." At that I looked up.
"You're lying! This is just another one of your tricks!" I spat.
"No I swear on the river styx it's true." Kronos said. Thunder rumbled in the distance.
So it was true they were going to get me out! I've waited so long for this, even though I despise most of the campers back at Camp Half-Blood, especially my ex-girlfriend, there were still people there that I thought of as family, like Nico and Thalia, and close friends, like Grover and the ones who voted me innocent.
"But I didn't say I would let you go now did I?" Kronos sneared.
"You won't have a choice you idiot. They will probably get me out of here without you noticing!" I yelled at him. That was probably a mistake, but I had had enough of this guy! Sure I wasn't in any position to do that seeing as I was tied with chains to a wall, severely injured might I add, with Kronos standing with a very sharp blade in front of me, but I had ADHD so I couldn't help it and now Kronos was looking at me with murder in his eyes.
"What did you say to me you puny demigod?" He snarled
I know I should've kept my mouth shut but my ADHD was acting up again.
"You heard me!" I said with a pained grin, because even that sent pain flaring up.
"I think that we should make your last week here special don't you think boys?" He asked his monster army. They all cheered and yelled asking for blood. Seriously hadn't they seen enough blood? I know I have and the worst part is: the blood was all mine.
Time skip: One Week
Thalia's POV
I was heading to my pine tree with Nico by my side when suddenly 12 bright flashes where seen at the top. When the lights died down, the 12 Olympians were standing there and I mean all of them, even Mr. D.
Zeus had an annoyed expression, Poseidon was glaring at his brother and so was Apollo, Hermes, Aphrodite and Artemis. The rest looked either bored or as if this were the last thing they wanted to be doing.
"Attention demigods!" Zeus boomed, his voice echoing through the whole camp. "We are here to announce that Perseus Jackson has been released and is being escorted here by Hades and Hestia. I suggest that you all welcome him because he might be a bit resentful that you lot voted for him to go to Tartarus except for a select few."
"We banished him? We?! What of those on the Olympian counsel? Did they not banish him as well? Are you trying to put the blame on us now father?!" I yelled at him. The campers were looking at me like I was crazy for yelling at the king of the gods. Well I don't give a damn! He has a right to hear it! He was the one responsible for Percy's banishment, him and that pathetic excuse for a goddess of wisdom!
Poseidon was looked at me with an amused expression, than he proceeded to glaring at his brother again.
"She does have a point Zeus. The campers weren't the only ones who voted for my son to be banished and you have no right to put the blame only on them. You should take responsibility for your actions." Poseidon lectured Zeus.
My father was looking angrier by the minute but he seemed to control his rage as he saw that what his brother was saying was indeed right even though it pained him to admit it. He looked at me and huffed.
"Fine. I suppose some of us are indeed to blame." He said through gritted teeth. "But onto the matter at hand. Hades and Hestia will be arriving shortly along with Perseus and the gods who wish to stay will stay and the rest will return with me to Olympus."
"Why aren't all of you staying?" asked one of the campers that were gathered around the Olympians.
"Because I don't think he will be very happy with us right now so I'll just let him be with the ones he actually likes and then later on we shall summon him to Olympus." He turned to me. "Thalia, my daughter, I need you to tell Perseus that we are expecting him on Olympus in two days' time and that we are…ugh…*cough* Sorry *cough*." He muttered the last part but I still heard him and to say I was stunned was an understatement. The almighty Zeus actually apologizing for something.
"Ok." I shrugged. With that Zeus, along with Athena, Hera, Ares and Mr.D, flashed out.
Hades' Pov (Bet ya didn't expect that one!)
Hestia and I had gone to Tartarus to get my nephew back. I admit I missed him and I care for him, he is my favorite nephew after all. When we retrieved him, what we saw made us gasp in shock. Percy's body was filled with scars', cuts, burns and some weird carving in a language none of us understood, but the worst of all was his back, which was covered with lashes of all sizes and depths. Once he appeared and we got a good look at him he collapsed and both of us rushed forward to catch him.
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Thalia's Pov
By now almost the whole camp was gathered at my pine tree along with the gods who decided to stay. I admit I was surprised that Lady Artemis stayed behind along with Poseidon, Apollo, Hermes and Aphrodite. But in the time I've been with the hunters I've grown closer to her and I've come to know that Percy had earned her respect after he held up the sky for her.
I was pulled out of my musings when I saw that Hermes flashed out. What could it be? Maybe he was called away on duty, but just then he flashed back and made an announcement that sent my heart reeling with joy and pain.
"Percy will be arriving shortly, but I must warn you: he is not the same." He said solemnly.
We waited for 5…10…15 minutes until finally I saw him coming out of the woods with Hestia and Hades by his side. His raven black hair as messy as ever, but his beautiful sea-green eyes, although still the same color, was filled with pain, suffering, resentment and even some anger. All I wanted to do was take off running down the hill and embrace him, but Nico held me back. I glared at him. Doesn't he want to see our cousin as well? My eyes softened when I saw that his expression mirrored mine: pain at seeing our cousin so different, but joy at seeing him alive.
When Percy finally reached us, he looked at all of us before his eyes rested on Nico and I. His eyes softened considerably and I couldn't take it anymore, I rushed to him and gave him a hug. He winced and I stepped back.
"Percy, are you okay? Did I hurt you?" I asked concerned.
"I'm fine, you just stepped on my toes is all." He said. I wasn't very convinced but I shrugged and hugged him again and this time he returned it. Nico was next; he gave Percy a manly hug and grinned, a grin that Percy returned.
"Son." Poseidon said with sadness in his voice, thinking that his son didn't care for him anymore.
Percy looked at his father and opened his arms for a hug, which Poseidon gladly gave his son.
"Son, I'm so sorry-"
"Dad I know you did all you could. I don't blame you or the rest of you." When he said that last part, he directed his words to the other Olympians who were standing in the sidelines with guilty expressions that turned into happy ones when he said that, along with Poseidon.
"So this is the famous Percy Jackson. You look like a weed; I bet I could beat you in a fight with my eyes closed! There is nothing special about you! I am obviously a way better hero than you and I don't get why they are making all this fuss over you!" Someone shouted from the front of the crowd. I turned to see who it was so that I could give them an arrow in a place that even Apollo don't shine to see that it was none other than the new camper and son of the war god, Adrian. Just because he killed a hellhound when he got to camp he thinks he is all high and mighty and the worst part is, some of the campers actually believe him and worship him. Even Anabeth fell for it and was now dating him, but I didn't expect more from her since the day she voted for Percy's banishment. The rest who actually saw him for the jerk he was despised him; even his father hated his guts.
I was about to notch my arrow when Poseidon beat me to it and punched him in the face and sent him flying and crashing into a tree.
"How dare you speak like that of my son?" He bellowed.
He was about to hurl his trident at Adrian and effectively kill him when Percy stopped him.
"Dad he isn't worth it." Poseidon looked at his son who nodded.
"Fine." He huffed "But if he ever does that again-"
"I'll be sure to kick his ass. Don't worry; I can take care of him myself." Percy said with a tired grin.
I could see that Percy's body was starting to sag and the expression in his eyes clearly said that he was tired so I said:
"Percy you need to rest. Tomorrow we can talk more."
He looked at me gratefully.
"Okay then." He started walking down towards the cabins, but I noticed something: he was limping and in pain. He was trying to hide it but I could clearly see it. Seeing him limping and in pain brought back my earlier thoughts: To what extents is he injured?
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