Chapter 11

Percy and Nico found out that calling the gods was a lot harder than they thought. Ares wouldn't accept the call at all, and Aphrodite put them on hold because Adonis called to chat about how things were in the Underworld. So by the time they finished the calls everyone had gone to bed. Including their fathers and stepmothers.

"I guess we should go to bed too then," Percy said with a yawn.

"Sounds good," Nico said curling up in Percy's bed.

Percy laughed. "Who said you're staying here?"

Nico pouted. "But I wanna cuddle."

Percy cooed. "Oh well...I guess we can cuddle." He smiled and crawled into bed with Nico.

"Goodnight my love," Nico whispered.

"Night," Percy whispered hiding his face in the crook of Nico's neck and falling instantly asleep.

The next morning, they headed to breakfast. Everyone was waiting to find out how things had gone the night before. "Well?" Poseidon asked as the boys reached the dining pavilion.

Percy yawned still sleepy. "We got them all called."

"And?" Hades said.

"Most of them said they'd help us."

"Good. I've made a special place in the Underworld for anyone who needs to go there." Hades said.

"Dad, are you sure that's a good idea?" Nico asked.

"Of course I am." Hades said.

"Who agreed?" Chiron asked. "That way we can start stratgizing."

"Well, Aphrodite of course agreed once we told her our story, she'd never want to stand in the way of love's destiny and she's been getting bored of mortals anyway, so she'll fight the battle and just fade out." Percy said.

"Apollo said he'd help." Nico said. "He said we reminded him of his past love Hyacinthus. He agreed to help if they could be reunited in the Underworld."

"That can be arranged." Hades said with a nod.

"Artemis of course agreed to help us." Percy said. "Since, I've worked with the hunters before...we're closer than she is to anyone on Olympus. She's prepared to renounce her goddess status, but remain part of the hunters."

"Excellent." Poseidon said.

"I'm sure Ares chose our brother." Hades said.

"Yes, but none of his half-blood children are willing to help. I'm afraid Deimos and Phobos will be part of our opossition." Percy said.

"Hephestaus?" Chiron asked.

"Said he'd help for Leo's sake." Percy said smiling at the little Latino.

"Yes!" he said fist pumping.

"Hermes said he'd help. He's ready to retire and he still is grateful that Percy tried to save Luke before everything happened with the Titans." Nico said. He started rubbing circles gently on Percy's hand as his boyfriend squeezed it at the mention of his used to be mentor.

"Obviously you to will help us. Dionysus was who I was worried about, but he agreed to help. He's done as long as he gets plenty of wine in the Underworld."

Hades snorted. "Of course."

"Be nice." Dionysus said suddenly at Hades' side.

"Demeter couldn't bear to fight against her daughter. She's with us." Percy said.

"And Hera?" Poseidon asked. The room went tense. The queen of Olympus would be the biggest ally or their biggest downfall.

"Hera, was very tricky." Percy said. "We told her our story and she understood our position, but she was very unhappy. She agreed to fight with us, if we promise to not send her and Zeus to Tartarus."

"Which wasn't part of the plan in the first place." Nico said.

"So we have practically everyone." Chiron said.

"Zeus has Ares and his sons. He also has the winds, minus Mellie of course, and he has Bellona on the Roman side of things." Nico said.

"Well that's a tiny army, but strong gods and goddesses." Chiron said.

"But we can still over power them if we play our cards right." Percy said. "I have a plan. Everybody gather round." They all gathered around the table to hear the strategy.

Hey guys! I know I haven't updated in like forever, but I kinda hit a writer's block with this story, but said block is now over and thus we have the next chapter of the story. Yay! Please be sure to comment and I love you all! ~Blackbird