Artira's POV

It was not to long after that, when we finally finished collecting the IFF and had unexpectedly picked up a new member of the crew and an odd one at that what Tali's people call a Geth. I had fought many of them when I was attempting to stop Saren and Sovereign. But this one didn't seem hostile in fact it actually wanted to help us. And even with the large group of people that my family had sent with us I felt it was a good idea to never turn away any kind of help that was offered. After we helped Legion, by rewriting the geth heretics which were the geth that had worshipped Sovereign and the Reapers we decided to hit the Omega four relay because while we were helping legion the Collectors had abducted almost all of the human members of my crew save all the ones I had recruited myself and the few people that had joined us from Olympus the only other member of my crew that escaped the Collectors was Joker who had been helping EDI our ships AI the get the Collectors off my ship. It didn't take us long to get to the collector home base and complete our mission we rescued the members of our crew who had been abducted and on top of that we all survived and managed to destroy the Collector base much to the Illusive man's disappointment and then I honored my word to my mother by telling Joker to set our course back towards Earth, New York and the Empire state building.

And soon Hephaestus' magnet caught the Normandy yet again and pulled it toward Olympus then came the surprise of my life I can only assume that Artemis had given Zoe special instructions about what to do when we returned but still I was shocked and incensed by what she was doing, I should probably explain what she was doing that I found troubling, She had rounded up Garrus, Tali, Miranda, Jacob, Samara, Grunt, Jack, Kasumi, Zaeed, Mordin, Legion, and Joker who she had yanked up from his seat in the cockpit and she had them all tied together in a line as if they were prisoners that she was going to lead to their fate she even had Doctor Chakwas tied in the line. Clarisse wasn't any happier about it then I was and she and I both marched over to Zoe and told her that even though everyone was coming with us to Olympus this time they were to come as friends and not as prisoners and told her to release them at once. Zoe merely smiled and replied saying, " I have not bound them be cause they are prisoners, the bindings are there for their own protection they do not know their way around Olympus yet unlike Thane and thee who have had a chance to learn your ways around during you previous visit we do not wish any of thy friends to get hopelessly lost on Olympus and miss the ceremony do we?"

I then saw the sense that was in Zoe's words after all while Thane and I had explored Olympus extensively before we left for our mission none of our friends had ventured off the ship at that time. As we exited the ship Garrus looked up at me and begged me to make Zoe un bind him at least he also asked why I was letting her treat him and all the other people I considered friends so cruelly, I smiled gently and replied saying, " I know this seems cruel or like she doesn't trust you even though she knows you are all friends of mine, but it is actually for your benefit you see my real father and mother live here I was born here and given to the family that raised me on Mindoir and I had a chance to explore my home and learn my way around the last time we were here even Thane explored Olympus while all the rest of you chose to remain on the Normandy and so you are bound like this so that you don't end up wandering off and getting lost before my family can meet you." Garrus seemed to understand but then he inquired saying , " I can understand that but what about Joker? He can barely walk and Zoe didn't even take that into consideration perhaps she would be kind enough to at least unbind him and allow him to lean on someone so he doesn't end up shattering any of his bones." I smiled and told him that I would speak to Zoe about that. With that I walked over to Zoe and asked to speak to her on a certain matter that was of severe importance. She lead me over to a side bar and I spoke to her urgently saying, " Zoe I understand what you meant by binding the others so they couldn't get lost but I think you should at least release Joker my pilot after all he has Vrolik syndrome also known as brittle bone disease and he can barely walk since the bones in his legs never formed properly they are basically hollow to much force and they will shatter. So you might want to let him lean on Clarisse or at least on someone and unbind him to prevent that from happening." Zoe Smiled kindly and took a look at Jeff Moreau and replied to me saying, " You needn't worry their first stop is a temporary quarantine at Apollo's temple because after their long trying adventure with taking out that Collector base Artemis suggested to the other Olympians that they be given couple days of R&R before they join the ranks of the immortals in fact they will only be bound long enough to get them there in fact we are little more than half way there as it is since Apollo doesn't live that far from Hepaestus' forges once we are out of here we turn left and we are there Apollo will tend to them and get them ready to the next few days and weeks during which time they shall be joining our ranks but for now Artira you and your husband may go and see your family and settle yourselves in your home."

I knew there was no arguing with Zoe so I went over to Thane 'who was the only one not bound' and took his hand and headed towards my parent's home and we settled ourselves down to a little bit.

Zoe's Pov

I lead the "prisoners" to Apollo's temple and then unbound them as Apollo took them to respective holding areas. Apollo gently carried Jeff "Joker" Moreau to a bed to try to see if there might be a way to cure his Vrolik syndrome. Though I could see it in all their eyes they were frightened uncertain of their fates. I couldn't help but smile knowing the shock and bliss that would replace those looks of fear with in a few days.

Garrus' Pov

As I watched Zoe, Artira, and Thane leave I turned to look at the one they called Apollo and inquired of him saying, " So I understand about Artira being the child of two Olympian parents but now I must ask what does that mean for me and the rest of her friends 'at the word friends I nodded at the others around me.' I hope we are not going to end up on the dissection table for daring to be her friends." Apollo turned to me his face beaming with mirth at friendliness as he replied saying, " No none of you are going to end up on a dissection table after all we approve of you being her friends no your fate is less bad then that if not good. But if I were to tell you it would spoil the surprise but trust me you will enjoy this surprise for many years to come." I looked at him and just looked nervous as I replied, " Supposing we live through it." Apollo laughed and my nervousness and came over and put his hand on my shoulder as he smiled again he then lead me over to a comfortable looking bed and told me to get some sleep that I would need it in the days to come and that it wouldn't be long before the Olympian counsel called for me and the others. I sat down on the bed and looked at Zaeed I had never seen a mercenary look so worried as he did at that moment. Though I suppose I can't blame him everyone was just as on edge since none of us know what our fates will be.

Jack's Pov

I am furious and scared I almost feel like I am back on Pragia that scared little kid being tortured and experimented on in that Cerberus facility the only difference is that Apollo hasn't used any drugs or torture methods yet the key word here is yet. I hope Artira isn't just going to abandon us here. Not after all we have been through.

Zeus' Pov

After a few days I confirmed that we had enough of the Nectar and Ambrosia mixture to turn each and every one of Artira's friends Immortal I then told Apollo to bring Artira's friends in to the throne room with the ladies coming in first with the young men following them after all the rule of politeness is Ladies first. Plus I know the women would be a little more timid thus get them out of the way first. Soon Apollo returned to the throne room where the entire assembly of the Olympians, and all the other minor gods and goddesses were fully assembled. The first two women who entered were Jack who to many was known as Subject Zero though Artira would not tell me why. And next to here was Miranda Lawson, Miranda looked nervous her normally cool, calm demeanor was gone. Jack looked nervous as well but she also looked furious, like she was going to kill some one with her bare hands. It was at that point my wife Hera spoke up and actually left her throne and ran to the two girls her face beaming as she said, " My darling daughters have come home at last. Oh Miranda I have been waiting for this ever since I exchanged the chromosome your father had given them to experiment on to make a child for him with one of my own. Bringing you into the world I did the same for your sister Orianna and when I find her she will be brought here and you both will be safe from that man for the rest of eternity. And you my little one I knew I should have taken you with me to Olympus before those Cerberus scientists could have fooled your step-mom and your father into believing that you were dead. I am sorry I didn't act right then and there but now you are home and that is all that matters. And once my husband is done with you girls we can all find a nice place to sit down and catch up doesn't that sound like fun?" Miranda just stood that in shock but soon found enough to clarity to nod her head. Jack though I could see she was glad to know she had a mother who actually cared about what happen to her but she was now on the defensive because the comment her mother had used to ensue that I was going to do something with her and Miranda must have struck a cord that had something to do with her past and it showed in her reply to Hera when she snapped out saying, " Oh and What is he going to do to us Mother I wonder is he going to try some sort of drug on me and Miranda?" Hera never missed a beat she smiled at Jack since she had been watching what Cerberus had done to Jack when she was much younger and so calmly replied saying, " No my daughter this is not some heinous experiment like what Cerberus conducted on you, Zeus is going to give you and Miranda a special drink and it will grant you Immortality meaning you two will never die and never grow old. It has been decided that this magnificent gift be given to all of Artira's friends old and new. You two were the first two chosen to set the example for the others." I saw Jack's face go wide eyed in shock but I could tell she was also extremely pleased with the idea and so with out further delay I brought forth the golden goblets which were filled with the mixture of Nectar and Ambrosia I handed one cup to Miranda she was a little nervous about what it would taste like but tried it anyway I can't say I blame her nervousness after all even Thane and his son Kolyat were tentative when they first partook of the mixture but I suppose that is the natural response for newcomers. However like all of them after her first tentative sip she downed the rest with enthusiasm. Jack soon followed suit after that was done and over Hera once more emerged from her seat and walked towards the two girls and lead them out of the throne room.

As three more were led in by Apollo this these three were Kasumi Goto, a young human woman with a pension of Kleptomania, Samara who are Artira explained was an Asari Justicar she certainly seemed serious yet kind and I could almost say sad, the last was Tali Zora the Quarian that Artira had made friends with during her first mission against Sovereign and Saren. I smiled at the timid little Quarian and explained what was going to happen Tali looked at me and I could see there was more in her fear than just uncertainty at the process I then looked at Artira knowing she had more knowledge about the fears and questions this young woman was having than any of us. Artira met my eyes and replied to my unspoken question by saying, " Tali is afraid of the effect the Ambrosia and Nectar mixture will have on her system as a whole because unlike Thane or Samara or any of the others of my friends who systems who might be able to intake this kind of thing safely because the amino acids that make up their bodies are Levo based both Tali' and Garrus' bodies like all of their kindred are made of Dextro amino acids." I nodded for now I understood and actually had an answer to the little Quarian so I spoke to Tali saying, " you needn't fear little one this will not have any adverse effect on you or Garrus considering that Olympians are not strictly levo or dextro those who live here live pretty much in both worlds and can thus eat the foods of both groups." The shocked and understanding look on Tali's face indicated that she was ready to try her luck. However at that moment Aphrodite who I knew had spent many years among the Quarians raising Tali stood up from her seat and walked over to Tali and wrapped her in a hug as she said, " My darling daughter just relax and trust what Zeus is telling you and just think how glad you will be when you are done and we can find somewhere nice to sit and talk."

That having been said Tali approached me and I handed her the cup and she began to drink I then handed a cup to samara and another to Kasumi when all three of them had drank the mixture Aphrodite escorted Tali out of the throne room so she could talk with her child and Apollo led the other girls back to his place. Shortly after a brief conversation with Tali Aphrodite returned to the throne room and took her seat again.

Garrus' Pov

As Apollo let us into where Zeus and the other gods and goddesses were to decide our fates I was trembling but not as badly as Joker was he was terrified I watched him as he ran through the different ways he might use to get them to show mercy. As we finally entered the throne room I looked at where Artira was seated I knew that she and Thane were an item and were probably going to get married but I didn't think she would have the rest of her friends punished just because of that and I stated that to her. That is when I saw her move from her seat and she spoke in a calm and gentle tone I figured she would be angry at me for what I had said but she wasn't she looked at me with almost a look of sadness in her face as she said, " Garrus you know me better than that. It is true that my family are the powerful people that you see in this room but you were not brought here for punishment but to be rewarded for your long friendship with me my grandfather/uncle is in a few moments going to hand you and the other men here a golden goblet filled with a mixture of Ambrosia and Nectar which are the food and drink of the gods but when mixed that bestow immortality upon those who drink the contents. Thane has already joined the counsel of Olympians you and the rest of my friends are beginning to join their ranks yourselves how you can see that as a punishment is beyond me." I looked into her eyes and then I realized I had jumped to the wrong conclusions I looked down totally ashamed of myself. As I replied, "I am sorry Artira I guess I didn't think it through fully can you ever forgive me?" Artira smiled as she replied, "Of course Garrus I guess it was partly our fault because we didn't tell you what to expect but we left it to your imagination. However it is water under the bridge let's get this on before any of the others begin panicking." I smiled at replied saying, " I couldn't agree more." At that moment Zeus handed each of us a golden cup and we drank our fates.

Just as the ceremony ended two of the goddesses arose and came over to Jeff and me One was clearly the goddess Aphrodite for I had seen her arise from her seat however the other was thinner that Aphrodite her hair was the color of the rainbow she introduced her self to me as Iris the goddess of the rainbow. But nothing could have prepared me for what happened next Iris told me that she was the mother to me and my sister that my father had met her when she was exploring Palaven and after a dating her for a couple times he asked her to marry him and she had agreed and it was soon after that that I bore you and then a few years later I bore your sister Solana it was not many years after that that Zeus called me back here telling me that I would see you , your father , and your sister again but that preparations must be made for you all that I had to get my home ready to house the three of you so for awhile I left you , your sister and your father in the care of one of my few Turian friends asking her to act as your step mother till I was able take you all home. She told me she would play that part as long as she was able to. So I left you so that I could get quickly to work and now your chamber is ready for you to move in my son and soon your sister and your father will be joining you. I know that you have more of your journeying to do but I want you to know I will always be watching over you my little boy. With that she kissed me and then led me out of the throne room I don't know what happened to Jeff after that.

Jeff "Joker" Moreau's Pov

As if the idea of now being immortal was not enough of a shock just after I had finished drinking the mixture that Zeus had given to me I saw Aphrodite approach me and she then told me something that very nearly surprised me enough to faint. She told me that she had been my mother and that during much of my life she had as I remembered working repairing star ships which as I had told Artira was the reason I had ended up at the flight academy. She had even told me that when the time came for her to return Zeus had told her to bring me and my sister and our father with her but due to something Apollo had told her a few weeks before about how he could fix my Vrolrik syndrome but I would have to be older and stronger before the procedure so she decided to leave me , my sister, and my father and return to Olympus alone so that I could grow up and be ready for the procedure she also told me that no matter what happened that the Olympians were going to join us in the battle against the Reapers she also told me that the reapers would find their abilities useless against them and even against Artira and me and our friends because the Ichor that was now flowing through our veins would protect us from any kind of indoctrination those machines could do. I was shocked at how much Aphrodite knew about the reapers but then I smacked myself in the head of course they watched Artira take down Sovereign. It was not very long before Aphrodite took me to her palace and found me a nice large room and told me to make myself comfortable and to try to get some sleep but I looked at her and inquired saying, " What about the Normandy the ship that I pilot of Artira I don't think I should just start enjoying myself with out making sure it is safe." Aphrodite smiled as she replied, " You don't need to worry Hephaestus is working on it and will have it ready to fly in no time he is making some minor adjustments to also enable Apollo to follow the ship while Artira goes and helps her other friend Admiral Hackett by rescuing his friend, Zeus believes that one of the best ways to defeat this foe is to not need to fight it in the first place so while Artira is rescuing Amanda Kenson and confirming her findings about the reaper invasion Apollo will be gathering Batarians to keep on Olympus and as we did when we helped rescue the drell we will do the same to the Batarians some will be given jobs in the educational system, some in Ares' armies, and some will find work wherever their talents fall. and they will also be given a large parcel of land on which to live and thrive just as the drell were. And so it will be with each of the races with any luck we hope that by the time the reapers arrive all the races that were on friendly terms with Artira and even the ones that were not will be safely gathered and turned immortal and given a place here on Olympus."

I looked at my mom and was both confused at least a little and I expressed my confusion by inquiring saying, " So the Reapers will fail because the Olympians will have done their job for them?" My mom smiled kindly and as if she found my comment a little funny but after a few minutes she replied to the question by saying, " Well that would be true if it wasn't the Reapers' purpose to destroy all life in the Universe but since it is they are up for the extinction of all life in the universe and galaxy the only race however that they can not get is us (meaning the Greek gods and the Olympians and the creatures of those stories like satyrs, Centaurs, and the rest) since we are immortal and so by turning the races that were on friendly terms with Artira and even the ones who weren't fully the we are blocking the Reapers Goal and thus winning this war before it even begun. In fact the man you know as David Anderson is a lot like Artira he is child of Dionysus and his beautiful wife Ariadne and given many blessings from Ares and all the other gods and goddesses and like Artira he still retains his immortality though no one knows it but he is no the only one David's friend, Kahlee Sanders her father was indeed mortal but her mother who she thought had passed on before she joined the Alliance or any thing else was by no means mortal nor did she die in fact her mother at this moment waits for her to come home to Olympus. But enough about that my son you must rest tonight as no doubt Artira and her husband Thane are already doing."

She then Lead me to her home and took me to my room though room is to poor a word it was like three home cities connected into one big space. I slowly limped over to my bed and I laid down and before my head even hit the pillow I was asleep locked in a blissful dream world.

Zeus' Pov

After everyone was asleep I took my own journey to the Citadel when I arrived I found Counselor David Anderson sitting he looked really worried I figured that was because Artira had yet to let him know that she was back safely from her Suicide mission. Well I figured I would deliver the good news as it was David Anderson was the only one that not only knew about his true heritage but also knew that the couple on Mindoir were not Artira's true parents but as we had requested he kept his knowledge to himself he also knew full well who I was so when I walked over and sat across from him I was not surprised when he looked up at me and said, " Lord Zeus it is good to see you again has Perseus and Annabeth heard anything from Artira recently?" which was his way of finding out through me whether Artira had survived the suicide mission. I smiled brightly as I replied saying, " yes she arrived safe and sound at home on Olympus and no doubt she and her companions are resting from their adventures and I am sure the worst is still before them though I don't really think so I think the worst is over." I nearly laughed when I saw the shocked look on David's face when he looked at me and Inquired, " So you think the Collectors were the last we shall hear or see of the Reapers?" my smile Brightened even more as I replied, " No I am sure we will see the reapers themselves one day but by that time it won't matter anymore because there will be nothing for them to kill or harvest. By the time they get here there will be nothing they can harvest because every last human, and all alien life forms will be on Olympus either as one of the Olympian Deities major or minor or as an immortal subject. It depends on their desire and what the fates have planned." David's shocked face almost made me laugh as he then started to state that some races didn't get along due to things like in the Krogan case the Krogans' hated Turians and Salarians because of the Genophage situation that made breeding all but impossible I just smiled as I then replied saying, " As far as the Turians go they will be gathered to Olympus but one will be left that Artira can use to negotiate with the Krogan to get a cure underway then after the cure for the Genophage has been administered the Krogan will be taken to Olympus as will the Salarians and if they don't like it tough."

It was now David Anderson's turn to laugh as he replied saying, " I will not be sorry to go home to Olympus myself but can we count on the Olympian's support in the war if it comes down to it?" I smiled and replied saying, " Of course you can All of Olympus is preparing for war those machines won't know what hit them. Ares is excited about teaching these evil machines that they are as he would put it only second rate." David smiled and then we hugged and I said goodbye and that I would see him when the time came for him to come home. And with that I returned to Olympus and settled down for sleep.

Four weeks after the mission to rescue Amanda Kenson

Artira's Pov

After we completed the entire mission and Apollo had rescued entire Batarian Colonists from Aratoht and the other Batarian colonies. We returned to Olympus when the Batarians were put into Quarantine and were granted Immortality while there and were left in Quarantine until Zeus could find a suitable habitat on Olympus for them and until he could send Zoe and Apollo to capture the other Batarians.

I had given my report to Admiral Hackett and even invited him up to Olympus for a chat which he graciously accepted and he debriefed me about the mission and learned that his friend had not only found an item that proved that the Reapers were a real threat but had become indoctrinated by said object and that I had only minutes to spare to destroy that relay. And even though the mission was a success and none of the Batarians had really been lost, no one except Apollo, and I and my family knew that So it was determined that sooner or later I was going to have to go to Earth and answer for all that but that he would make them fight for it but that he couldn't stop it but he might be able to delay it. I told him that I understood where they might be coming from and that Since I had done nothing wrong I hoped people would be wise enough to see it. It was then that Zeus decided to strike so to speak while Admiral Hackett and I were still in the midst of speaking Zeus entered the room and gently but firmly grabbed Hackett's arm and began pulling him towards the door. I rose from where I was sitting and looked my uncle/great grandfather right in the eyes and told him to release my friend but he just met my gaze and told me he had things to discuss with him and seeing the serious look in Zeus' face I backed down.

Zeus' Pov

I led the trembling man from Thane and Artira's home and down the streets of Olympus and into the Throne room which was completely empty save for myself and Admiral Hackett. The man finally managed to speak saying, " Zeus I know as much about you as Counselor Anderson does but why did you lead me from Artira's home? Did I do something to anger you?" I turned around and met the man's fear filled gaze but my eyes showed more mirth than anything else for I can easily tell you I was by no means angry at the man so I replied to him saying, " I am not angry but the task I plan to do is best done while you are here and since Artira still needs her rest after her own ordeal I decided to do this task with you alone and not trouble Artira with it until she is in better shape." That being said I turned around and walked towards a table where we now kept the mixture of Ambrosia and Nectar in readiness so I took a cup from the Table and then returned to Admiral Hackett's side and handed the cup to him saying, " Now in this cup is a drink that I have given to all of Artira's crew that accompanied her on her adventures the only a small number of her friends have yet to taste this and only because I have had a hard time tracking them down the first one who has yet to taste this is Liara Tsoni but only because I have not been able to find her at least not since she was seen on Illium but I am sure she will again turn up. The other one that has yet to taste this mixture is Urnot Wrex but that is because he is busy at his home on Tuchanka but in good time he will be given the chance to take this step but now it is your time."

Admiral Hackett then took the cup from my hands and though he was hesitant he downed to contents and I had Hera guide him to a nice place for him to sleep until the morning.

AN: I am sorry it has taken me so long to get this next chapter out but the thoughts are still the same Flames will be ignored but constructive advice will be appreciated.