Olympus was even more majestic than when I last saw it. Maybe it was because I didn't have time to enjoy it the first time or because they finished unpacking from their former Olympus. Maybe it was both.

There were Greek torches and marble pillars. And each throne was uniquely different to express each god's personality.

"Order!" Zeus boomed out. "Counsel meeting begins now."

Everyone snapped to attention.

"We must address the issue at hand. All in favor of rewarding these two young demigods?"

Majority of the hands rose. I saw Hera abstain. So did that wine god, Dionysius.

Zeus called out again. "All in favor of punishing Luke Castellan for betrayal, treason and treachery?"

All of them raised their hands. Except for Hermes. He just looked down not saying anything.

"Father." I said shakily. "May I speak?"

"Why do you not address the head of the court?" Zeus narrowed his eyes on me.

"Please, brother." My dad broke in. "He is new and does not the rules of the court." Then he looked at me. "Yet." He added sternly.

I nodded hastily.

"What do you wish to say?" My dad asked gently.

"May I choose my reward?" I asked meekly. I looked at Annabeth. She nodded encouragingly. "Annabeth and I" I continued. "Agreed that it was hard and painful to not know who both of your parents are. We request that you reveal yourself to them. Claim them."

Zeus looked absurd. "We can't care for all of them. There might be hundreds."

"We can make a summer camp for all of them." I proposed. "Camp Half-blood."

Zeus called out. "All in favor?" Majority of the hands rose. "Okay, it is granted. Anything else?"

"We wish to pardon Luke Castellan for his offenses." I added.

"What?" Zeus cried out in shock. "Young man, you do not know what you are asking."

"Please, sir. He can serve as Head councilor at Camp Half blood." Annabeth put in.

"All in favor? "Zeus said, bored. Again majority of hands went up. Hermes gave us a silent thank you.

"Are we done her?" Zeus asked.

"Lord Zeus, I am in need of a lieutenant for my Hunters." Artemis called out. "If she wishes to accept."

I felt my jaw drop in alarm. I looked at Annabeth. She was smiling in anticipation.

Please don't go. I tried to tell her with my eyes. Don't leave me. I need you.

She just glanced with confusion on her face.

Artemis continued. "Thalia Grace, will you join the Hunt?"

"I accept." Thalia replied.

"Think about this first." Zeus told her.

"Dad, I'm ready." she turned to Artemis. "What must I do?"

Bianca answered for her. "Say this, I pledge myself to the goddess Artemis. I turn my back on the company of men, accept eternal maidenhood and join the Hunt."

Thalia repeated the lines. "That's it?"

Bianca nodded. "If Lady Artemis accepts you pledge, then it's binding." "I accept it." Artemis said.

Thalia took a deep breath. "I feel stronger."

After the council meeting, she walked over to me and gave me a hug.

I raised my eyebrows. "I thought you didn't do that anymore."

She smiled." I'm honoring a friend."

The best part of my visit happened a few minutes after the council meeting. My dad walked over to me. I didn't really know what to think of him. Sure he was my dad but he did leave me alone.

"Percy." He told me. "I just want you to know how proud I am of you. Well done."

I kept my face impassive, but inside, I was jumping for joy.