Chapter 4: Prize Giving

A/N: hey guys this is the next chapter. I don't own Percy Jackson, PJO or HOO, Rick Riordan does but I do own this story. Anyways enjoy!

A/N 2: updated quite a few changes to the first few chapters. Please read the authors note on the first chapter.

Percy POV:

They walked over to me. I could tell they were curious as to why they had been called.

"Listen guys. I know what you guys are going to wish for. You're going to decline the reward in exchange for removing your curses," I looked at Frank and Hazel, then at Leo "and you are going to ask for Calypso to be freed. Now before you start arguing with me listen carefully. I know what they're going to offer and frankly I don't want it so I will use my wish for you guys. You're my friends and so I can't lose you like I lost Annabeth. Please let me do this. For me."

To say they all looked dumbstruck was an understatement. They tried to talk me out of it but I wasn't having any of it and I got them to surrender. We took our place in front of the Gods. Zeus looked at us and then beckoned Jason forward first with him being his son and all.

"Jason, the Gods have chosen to grant youimmortality with exemption from the ancient law for the intervening rule, so that you may once again fight for Olympus should the need arise-which knowing our luck it probably will. You shall also be a trainer for the demigods in the new camp. What shall we call the new camp anyway?" Zeus questioned.

"Camp Apollo is awesome!" stated Apollo. As soon as he uttered those words, Artemis shot an arrow that landed just to the side of his head along with a glare telling him to shut up, causing Apollo to pale slightly.

"How about Camp Heroes?" offered Athena. The Gods seemed to ponder this before all of them slowly nodded in agreement.

"Anyway, back to the point. Jason my boy, do you accept?" Jason seemed to consider the offer he had just received, probably thinking about the offer in comparison to the one he thought about before.

He finally replied, "I accept dad," before bowing. The Gods raised their weapons of power and started chanting but with my ADHD I wasn't listening to what was happening. I turned to look at Jason. His injuries had healed, he looked stronger and even had a faint glow to him. Piper was called up next and offered the same as Jason which she accepted in a flash. Reyna was also offered the same and accepted. Nico was called forward by his dad.

"Nico, I am very proud of you." You could tell the Lord of the Dead was finding it difficult to praise his son as well as shocking to the council to hear praise coming from him. "You shall also be offered the same as the others but you will also be my Lieutenant just like Thalia is Artemis' and so you will split your time between camp and the underworld. Do you accept?" Nico looked stunned and could only nod as he was covered with an aura of light, the same way Jason and the others had done.

Then something occurred that I don't think has happened before in the throne room. Zeus called for Frank, Hazel and Leo to come forward. They inched forward and knelt before Zeus. "You three are also offered the same as your friends before. Do you accept?"

Zeus looked like he knew they were going to decline. All three of them looked at me nervously and I gave a small smile and a nod telling them to accept. They all sighed and nodded at Zeus and thanking him for his offer. Zeus had a momentary look of shock on his face but it disappeared just as fast.

My friends walked back to their spots as my dad called out my name causing it to echo around the room. "PERCY JACKSON!" I was getting a serious case of Deja vu. I knelt in the middle of the throne room.

I heard Zeus say "rise" as I awkwardly rose from my kneeling position a little too quickly causing me to stumble resulting in a few chuckles and Zeus rolling his eyes as if saying in his head seriously? This is the hero of Olympus? Zeus cleared his throat as the room once again became silent. "Yes, now thank you for your…uh…aid in the battle blah blah blah we once again offer you Godhood." I knew this was coming but I also knew that this was not what I wanted.

I started speaking. "I'm flattered once again Lord Zeus but I think you know my answer." Zeus nodded. He wasn't shocked but that didn't mean that he wasn't a little angry that I rejected his offer again. In fact, none of the council looked shocked. I continued. "So, same deal as last time? I ask for any wish after you swear on the Styx to grant it?" Zeus nodded slowly but I could tell he didn't like it. He swore on the Styx and I proceeded to tell him my wish.

"I would like the curses on Frank and Hazel to be lifted as well as Calypso to be freed because that didn't happen last time and because it didn't, I think she should keep her immortality. Also, what you guys did today-sitting with your kids and talking to them-made me realise you guys really have changed for the better. But part of my wish is that you visit your kids often. Even if it's just on the weekends or just once a month but they shouldn't have to wait for another war just to see you again. Forget the Ancient Laws crap, you guys have broken them too many times anyway. If you just visit your kids occasionally, they won't feel resentful and try and join the dark side. Also, please try and get along with all the minor gods and peaceful titans. We don't need another war anytime soon but if we are destined to have one, we need all the allies we can get. Finally, I want the remodelled Olympus to be put in memory of Annabeth so everyone knows she designed it. That is my wish."

I ended with a bow to Zeus because I could tell his ego had been bruised when I refused godhood…again. There was a nervy silence and I knew why. My friends were stunned that I declined godhood and instead used my wish for others and the Gods were thinking about my list of demands. Finally, there was a sigh and I realised the Gods had communicated telepathically.

"Very well, we shall grant your wish." Frank and Hazel glowed for a second, then the glow vanished. I thanked Zeus and turned, passing a statue of the King of Gods and the plaque caught my eye. It read…

Lord Zeus, King of the Gods, Lord of the Skies

Designed by the late Annabeth Chase

Heroine of Olympus

I stopped and smiled sadly. Before I could continue towards my friends, I heard someone yell.

"Wait!"

A/N: end of chapter and another cliff hanger. I love using them so there probably will be quite a few in the future. I'm sorry for a lack of action chapter but there need to be these filler chapters to help the story flow. Comment what you guys think. All comments accepted. Thanks for reading!