JUDGMENT DAY

The only time I had traveled to Mount Olympus was the day I died. But what really happened was in truth I died, but that was also the day I lived. Miraculously since my mother resigned her place as titan, it fell onto my shoulders. I was about to die, when I chose immortality.

The thing is, since I am a titan, and because I stole three important artifacts. Zeus will decide my fate. If I am imprisoned, so be it. I only have a few friends. Nike my mother, Ares, Athena, and Dionysus. The chances are very much unlikely. Zeus thinks I serve Kronos; but in reality, I was doing a favor to Hades, my cousin, Lord of the underworld. Life goes on.

Only before I died, Ares showed me the way. Ever since he's been at my side. That's why Aphrodite doesn't like me. Even my grandfather, Pallas was here. He seemed proud of me, and was very kind. Though he looked down at my mother in disgrace. He still had hard feelings for her leaving him to fight for the Olympians.

Sitting in the lobby, with shackles made of celestial bronze, I walked in shame throughout the city of Olympus. They spat at me, but I walked head high, to my doom. Some pitied me saying that I was too young to understand such things. I wasn't. I was 3205 years old.

They had every right to imprison me. But what I did not yet understand was how come they blame me, instead of themselves? It is their fault that the items were not protected correctly. Not mine. If I had known that I was immortal, I would not have listened to Hades. I deserved some punishment.

Halfway there I tried my best to sort through the life I knew, and look through my new life. Whatever happened, I would be fine with. I hope that we will not go to tarterous. That alone I cannot vouch. Pallas joined me, and I spoke with him.

"It wasn't your fault. I believe in some ways the Olympians are crueler than the Titans. When your mother became one of them, as well as my sons, it was hard to bear."

"Thank you. I make some Titan. I'm Titan of victory, yet I am losing." I said to him. He was silent, until we were within the walls.

"If you are Titan of Victory, nothing will stand in your way." He kissed me on the forehead, and took his place. The kindest people I had met were the ones who destroyed my world. I could never ask for a better grandfather.

Zeus sat on his mighty throne glory to him. He wore a vintage pinstriped suit and looked like a judge. Poseidon sat to his left, trident in hand. The others were in their own personalized chairs. My mother Nike was sitting in a guest chair. (Almost as glorious as the rest.) When I got to my seat, it was a fold up metal chair. Percy and Annabeth sat to my right. (I was as tall as the Olympians) Chiron stood. When Mr. D. took his place I tried not laughing. He grunted, and glared at me, as he sat down. I giggled. My grandfather sat to my left.

"Everyone take your places!" Zeus hollered. Everyone hurried to his or her places, and then Zeus relaxed.

"We are here because Nike had to have a child that ended up being a Titan. This child stole many artifacts, and is a follower of Kronos. She was shot in the ankle, like her father, but she had the choice of immortality. She took it. And because she is immortal, we can only imprison her.

"Those who side with her are very few. We will now vote." Zeus said this, than said, "Serena will have a final plead."

I stood up, all eyes on me. They listened intently, eyes never faltering. I looked to my friends for support, than said,

"When I first came to camp Half-blood, they treated me with kindness. The second night I was there, I was kidnapped by Nico Di Angelo, and taken to the underworld. Hades, wanted me dead, but he decided to have me die just for amusement. He told me that if I did not steal the artifacts, and bring them to him, he would kill me. I was bound to something that could never happen. I not knowing that I was immortal took the challenge. I had a series of dreams where I heard Hades speak to a slow, cold voice. Hades said the word, 'Father'. I have reason to believe that Hades is being controlled my Kronos. If I served Hades, who serves Kronos, then I deserve punishment."

Everyone in the room started to murmur. Athena looked at me proud I had spoken the truth. Ares was arguing with Aphrodite, who was arguing with Hephaestus. The arguing stopped only when Zeus grabbed his lightening bolt, and a loud rumbling noise echoed throughout the room.

"SILENCE!" Zeus said standing up, bolt in hand. "Vote, and be done with her! We've wasted enough time already!" Everyone was silent. You could hear a pin drop. "All in favor for her imprisonment say aye."

Only Aphrodite, Hermes, Apollo, and Artemis said aye. Zeus looked pale, and said, "All in favor for her to be free, say aye." Hephaestus, Poseidon, Demeter, Athena, Hera, Nike, Dionysus, Hestia, and Ares said aye. The voting was over.

"Very well. She will remain free." Zeus said sitting back down.

The arguing increased, and Zeus shrank in size, walking out of the room.

"Thank you lord Zeus." I said before he left. He nodded, and walked out of the room.

My grandfather, Pallas yelled so loudly I'm sure all of New York could hear. Everyone in the room went silent, and changed into human form. I didn't.

"THE VOTE WAS FAIR, GET ON WITH YOUR LIVES. WE DON'T WANT TO START ANOTHER WAR DO WE?"

Everyone started to be nice, and discuss kind things to one another. I walked over to Percy, Annabeth, Nico, and Dallan. They all looked up to me, and I said, "Close your eyes." I transformed into human form, told them to open their eyes. I gave each of them a hug, then said,

"Thank you for being such great friends. Percy thanks for showing me the way to Mount Olympus. Annabeth thanks for understanding my dilemma. Nico, Thanks for buying me some fish and chips. Dallan, you are so young and kind, go meet your father." The little boy ran through the crowd, and saw his father for the first time. I myself walked through the crowd.

"You were wise to tell the truth. If you hadn't, you would be blasted to tarterous. That would not be good." Athena said, almost smiling.

"Thank you for teaching me how to speak in public!" I said back. She smiled, and said,

"You are very much welcome. You are still young. Learn, and mature." She probably meant that my statement was premature. Oh well.

I walked farther into the crowd, and my mother was standing in front of me. I bowed my head, and she said,

"You have done well. Better than I thought. I am glad you are Titan of victory. I never fit the job. I hope you will do your best. I am sure Athena told you to learn more. I suggest the same. The position is not to be taken lightly. Because you are a young titan, you will go back to camp half-blood. Chiron will train you well. Heed to his words." With that she left. I was alone in the middle of the room when Ares walked up.

"You are the first to best Zeus. But be mindful that at any time he could blast you to Tarterous." He said eyes flaming.

"What's up with the blast you to tarterous! Gig? Even if he did, he would be aiding the enemy. Tarterous, Underworld, Kronos, it would be just what he would want."

"Very good. Zeus hasn't thought it out yet. As long as he thinks he's helping, he'll feel good about himself. I heard your going back to camp half-blood. Good luck. I don't know where you'll stay. I'm not positive if they have a Titan cabin."

"I'll manage. Everyone thinks that I'm immature. They're probably right. Someone 3205 years old is so not mature." I said making him laugh.

"Actually, you might be more mature than Zeus. Keep the faith. You'll pull through."

As he left my heart pounded. Then I looked at my arm. I was shot by cupid's arrow. I grabbed it, and stuck it into his back, and he fell in love with an old granny.

The rest of the night was calm, (besides the fact that rap music was being blared.) and peaceful. I got my grandfather to speak to my mother again. The conversation was stiff, but they needed to speak. I danced with Ares, and I could see Aphrodite sitting by Hephaestus holding his hand, glaring.