Disclaimer: I do not own Percy Jackson and the Olympians or the Heroes of Olympus Series.

Story: Immortal Seas

AN: I'm on a roll here with this story, so it has taken priority over my others. Based on an overwhelming show of support from my reviewers the boys will forgive their goddesses, but I won't make it easy for them to get back together.

Chapter Quote: "The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong." – Mahatma Gandhi

Chapter 26: Forgive

Atlantis – Throne room

Silena stormed passed Thalia and the other hunters. She moved quickly toward Percy and Annabeth. She stood only a foot away from her brother. She held her bow in her hands like a club.

"What do you have to say for yourself?" Silena asked angrily.

Percy just stared at the hunter like she was crazy.

"Silena, stop this," Thalia yelled as she approached the hunter.

Silena turned back toward her friend. "Stay out of this Thalia," she warned.

Percy looked at the immortal girl in front of him, until a look of realization crossed his face. "Silena?" he asked.

"Yeah, I'm Silena Blofis, your half-sister," she yelled. The next few moments seemed like time had stopped. Percy lunged forward and pulled her into a hug. Percy held onto her tightly. Silena felt his tears on her shoulder. Silena pushed him back, but when she saw the tears on his face she was completely shocked. She always thought he was just another selfish hero; she never expected him to cry.

"I'm so sorry," Percy said. Annabeth and Thalia both looked at each other; they had never seen Percy like this before. They didn't know what to do. "I know you must hate me."

Silena just stood there in shock. He apologized to her. He looked so broken. How could she hate him? She looked at Thalia. The lieutenant of the hunters gave her a reassuring nod. "I'm sorry too," she said.

Percy wiped his eyes. "You look so much like mom," Percy said.

"Really?" Silena asked.

"Yeah, you have her hair and eyes," Percy explained. "I know you must hate me. I got myself killed, instead of staying with you."

Silena smiled. "It wasn't your fault. You tried to protect us. I'm sorry… that I blamed you. I… I was… just mad that I was alone," she admitted.

Thalia put her arm around her. "You weren't alone. We were there for you," Thalia reminded.

Silena smiled at her friend. "I know, but I really missed my mom," Silena said sadly. She turned back to Percy. "Did you see her in Elysium?"

Percy looked down at the ground. His guilty expression was clear to everyone. "I never visited her," Percy said.

"What the Hades, Jackson," Thalia yelled. She didn't give anyone else a chance to speak.

Percy looked into her electric blue eyes. Thalia's anger left her when she saw the pain and sorrow in her cousin's eyes. "I couldn't face her. It was my fault she died. I wasn't there to protect them," Percy said.

Annabeth felt so sorry for Percy. What had her betrayal done to him? "I'm the one who's sorry. I betrayed you," Annabeth said, her grey eyes began to mist over with unshed tears.

Silena looked at the goddess. "You're the one. The girl who became a goddess; the daughter of Athena," Silena said.

Annabeth nodded sadly. "Yes, I was your brother's girlfriend before… before I… I broke his heart," she said before the tears streamed down her face. The broken girl or goddess stood before them.

Thalia let go of Silena's shoulder and pulled Annabeth into a comforting embrace. "It's okay Annabeth. Percy will forgive you," Thalia said. She pulled out of the hug and glared at Percy.

Percy stood straight; he didn't look at Thalia or Annabeth. He looked at Silena. His sister gave him a sad look; one that made him feel even more guilty. Silena stepped forward and hugged her brother one more time. "I don't hate you, but you need to forgive her and yourself," she said. She pulled away and walked over to the rest of the hunters.

Percy turned toward Annabeth. Thalia stood between them. "I should get back to the hunters," Thalia said awkwardly before running to catch up with Silena.

"Percy, I'm…" Annabeth started, but Percy raised his hand to stop her.

"Let me talk," he said. Annabeth nodded. "When you accepted godhood after I turned it down again, I felt like my world ended. I was hurt, angry and broken; I let that pain get me killed and I feel so guilty about that. I don't blame you for my death, but I don't know if I can trust you again," Percy said.

Annabeth nodded in understanding. "I'm so sorry," she said. "I never meant to hurt you. I've felt so guilty for all this time. I blamed myself for your death and I still do."

Percy shook his head. "It wasn't your fault. I forgive you," Percy said.

A true happy smile spread across Annabeth's face. "Can you give us a try again?" she asked desperately.

Percy sighed. "I don't trust you now. I don't think it would work out," Percy admitted.

A few more tears ran down Annabeth's cheeks. "You don't love me," Annabeth said.

"I still love you, but that's not enough at least not now," Percy said. "Maybe, we can start as friends again."

Annabeth wiped the tears away. She looked up at Percy with a small smile. "That will have to do for now. I will earn your trust again."

Percy returned her smile before he wiped his own tears away. "I hope so." He turned and walked over to Poseidon and Tyson. Annabeth watched him go before she joined Thalia and the hunters.

Artemis and Orion stood in front of each other awkwardly. Artemis looked so pale. Orion was worried about her. He internally chastised himself for his weakness. She was a killer. How could he still love her? However, he knew the answer; he would always love her.

"I'm sorry," Artemis said. She looked into the sea green eyes of the man she loved, but also the man she had wronged terribly. "I did so many terrible things. I hurt and killed so many men. Tartarus was right; some of them could have been innocent. They're only crime was their gender," Artemis confessed.

Orion stared at her. He let her words sink in. He could see the pain and remorse in her eyes. Could he forgive her? Could he still love her the way he had before?

"I forgave you for killing me. I can forgive you for killing those men, because I can see your regret and remorse, but I don't know if I can forgive you for distrusting me. How can I forgive you for believing those terrible rumors? You know me; I would never do those things to you," Orion said. He looked into her silver eyes. "How can I trust you again?"

Tears welled up in Artemis's eyes, but she held them back. She wouldn't let Orion see her tears. "I understand." She turned to walk away, but Orion touched her shoulder sending a shock throughout her body.

"I don't want to lose you." She looked back at the son of Poseidon with a hopeful expression. "Can we be friends?" Orion held out his hand. Artemis looked at it for a moment before she held it. "I could never hate you. Someday, I hope to trust you again, my lady." Orion bowed before he kissed the back of her hand. He let go of her hand and walked to Percy and Poseidon. She froze at the gesture. She watched him walk away as a smile crossed her face. Maybe there was hope for them after all.

Athena and Theseus stood across from each other. Neither one wanted to start this conversation. Surprisingly, Athena was the first to surrender. "I'm sorry for hurting you," Athena said. She felt a weight lift from her chest. She beat her pride; it wouldn't hold her back anymore. "I hope we can start over."

Theseus knew how hard it was for the prideful goddess to apologize. It wasn't something she was used to. "I accept your apology and your friendship, but I'm not the only one you need to reconcile with," Theseus said as he gestured toward Poseidon. Athena's grey eyes grew big at the sight of her rival. "Tartarus was right. My father never wanted this rivalry. He tried to honor you, but you threw it in his face."

Athena looked down, but she finally knew what she had to do. "I made a mistake; one that I'll rectify soon."

Theseus nodded. "You know, I never stopped caring for you. Even when I was hurt and vulnerable; I always cared."

Athena just stood there shocked at his words. "Why would you care for me? After what I did to you and how it led to your destruction."

Theseus laughed. It wasn't hurtful; instead it made the wisdom goddess smile. "You hurt me, but I led myself down the path of destruction, not you," Theseus conceded. "I still love you. I know that might sound crazy to you, but sons of Poseidon don't give their love easily and it's hard for us to lose it. It may diminish and it might change to something else, but it will always be there."

Athena's smile widened. "Spoken like the King of Athens."

Theseus chuckled. "Don't say it too loud, Orion likes to make fun of me," he said, as he tried to sound like a small child. Athena laughed at his playfulness.

"Do you think we could ever try to be a couple again?" Athena asked. She looked up into Theseus's sea green eyes. Now she understood why Annabeth loved to look into Percy's eyes so much. Theseus's eyes were filled with wisdom, strength, pain, sorrow, but most of all, love. Athena couldn't look away. "I think we could try to work towards that, if you don't mind spending time with a sea spawn."

Athena blushed at the term. "I can handle it." Theseus smiled once more before he turned and moved toward his father and brothers. Athena followed him.

Poseidon saw his rival walk towards him. He gave her a curious stare. "May I speak to you Lord Poseidon?" Athena asked. Poseidon was taken aback by her tone. He nodded and followed her several paces away from his sons.

"Athena, if you want to argue, this isn't the best time or place," Poseidon said.

"I'm sorry," Athena said.

Poseidon's face paled. "What? What did you say?"

Athena would have laughed, if it had been any other time or place. "I'm sorry about the stupid feud. Tartarus explained about Athens."

"He did?"

"Yes, I let my pride and competitive drive get in the way. I wronged you and hurt your son. Please forgive me," Athena explained.

Poseidon was truly shocked. He had waited for this apology for a long time. He never thought the prideful goddess could do it. "I never hated you Athena. I was disappointed and hurt. I did things that I'm not proud of in the name of revenge."

Athena stared at him with a surprised expression. "You don't hate me?"

"You are one of the better gods of Olympus. You care for your kids and you try to help others," Poseidon said. "I always respected you, but I was mad at you for a long time. People always think the sea is quick to anger, but that is the sky not the sea. The sea is slow to anger, but once enraged; it takes a long time to cool off. I'm the storm bringer, not the King of storms."

Athena smiled at the description. "I guess Zeus has that title and angry disposition."

Poseidon smiled. "He's getting better; I must commend him for that."

"Can we put this rivalry behind us?"

"I would like that. We can discuss this more on Olympus, but I need to resolve issues here. I give you and the others permission to use your powers in my domain. You may return to Olympus when you're ready," Poseidon said. He bowed to the goddess. He turned one last time and said, "Thank you Athena; I look forward to working together, instead of against each other." He walked back to his sons. Athena looked over at Theseus. The eldest son of Poseidon smiled and winked at her. Athena blushed before she cleared her throat and walked back to her daughter and the others.

"How did it go?" Annabeth asked.

Athena smiled. "Better than I thought it would," she admitted.

"Are we ready to return to Olympus?" Thalia asked.

Artemis looked at her hunters. Her gaze rested on Silena. "Are you ready to go Silena?" Artemis asked. Silena looked over at Percy. Her brother waved to her with a warm smile on his face. Silena returned the smile and gesture. "I'm ready, my lady," she said. A golden light surrounded the goddesses and hunters before they disappeared.

Poseidon stood in the middle of the throne room. His sons and the Commander surrounded him. "Aquilon, bring your men inside the city. It is time they rested and we have a victory celebration to prepare," Poseidon ordered.

Aquilon bowed. "As you wish, my lord," he said before walking out the door followed by a small group of soldiers.

Pontus sat on the ground. The Phalanx soldiers had fixed his wounds. He looked up at Poseidon and his sons. "What will become of me?" Pontus asked worriedly.

"We will not punish you. You helped end the rule of Oceanus, so in a way, I'm in your debt," Poseidon said.

"Where will I go?" Pontus asked.

Poseidon looked at his sons, but his gaze rested on Percy. "You may stay in Atlantis. You know the deep sea. I could use an advisor," Poseidon said.

Pontus looked at Poseidon with a surprised expression on his face. "You want me to be your advisor?" Pontus asked.

"Yes and as payment you will be stay in my palace and the Phalanx will search for your wife," Poseidon said.

"You'll help me look for Thalassa?" Pontus asked.

Poseidon smiled. "I know what it's like to lose the love of your life. I will help you," Poseidon said.

"Thank you, my lord," Pontus said as he bowed before Poseidon. A mermaid walked into the throne room. "Show Pontus to the guest quarters in my palace." The mermaid bowed before she led Pontus out of the throne room.

Percy smiled at his father. "That was a good thing you did dad," Percy complimented.

"I learned to forgive from my sons," Poseidon replied.

"What do we do now dad?" Theseus questioned.

Poseidon's smiled widened. "I have a city to show you and a feast to prepare. We will celebrate, and then we'll discuss the future," Poseidon said.

AN: Another chapter to Immortal Seas, three in a row. After this chapter I will have at least two to three more. What will become of the three brothers? Stay tuned more to come.