Disclaimer: I do not own PJO or HoO, those belong to Rick Riordan
(3rd POV)
Perseus watched the Olympians and more specifically Zeus and his affairs with other women. Zeus recently had an affair with a Titaness named Leto and she was pregnant with twins. Hera found out about the affair and sent Python after her, Perseus has just about enough of this and sent Ramiel and Uriel to help Leto. They appeared before Leto, who coward before the angels, Ramiel immediately attacked Python while Uriel spoke to Leto.
Greetings Leto my name is Uriel and I am a messenger of the Lord. He has sent me with message for you, travel to the floating island of Delos. There you will be granted safety as long as you are there. Ramiel had defeated Python at this point and joined his fellow angel, Leto only had time to thank them before they returned to Heaven. Leto traveled to Delos before giving birth to the twin gods Artemis and Apollo, she never mentioned the angels to anyone.
When the angels returned to Heaven they went to Perseus to inform them of their success. During this time Perseus summoned Rhea to the meeting as well. The three angels were standing before Perseus and the Archangels waiting for them to speak. Ramiel told them of his defeat of Python, Uriel told them of Leto's arrival on Delos, while Rhea just waited for her orders. She had adapted well to life with the angels, Perseus dismissed Ramiel and Uriel and turned to Rhea to speak.
Rhea go to your daughter Hera and warn her against harming anymore of Zeus' godly children. Warn them that a higher power has commanded this and there will be consequences if she doesn't stop. Tell her the sins of the father are not to be placed on the children. Rhea nodded and flashed into the Olympian throne room. She found them in council and waited in a dark corner for the end while also making her wings disappear. The council had filled out with the addition of Hephaestus, Athena, Aphrodite, Hermes, and Ares. When they were about to dismiss the meeting is when she made her presence known to them. She walked into the center of the room casually and waited for her children to stop gawking at her. When they finally stopped she began to speak to them, I have been sent her to inform you all of a warning, specifically to my daughter Hera.
Hera looked around nervously at the other Olympians as they looked at her questioningly. Rhea continued after that brief pause, I have been told to tell you that the sins of the father are not to be placed on the children. You are to stop attacking Zeus' godly children. Zeus and Hera looked ashamed at being told off by their mother, while the rest of the siblings were busy hiding their smiles and snickers.
I will take that advise under advisement mother, Hera replied to Rhea.
Who is this higher power that you speak of? Demeter asked.
I am not allowed to tell you my children; however, I can tell you not to anger him for it could be the last thing you do. Rhea warned. Without another word Rhea left them and found herself in the presence of another of her children, Hades.
Hades looked surprised to see his mother, as it had been some time since the last time he saw her. Rhea explained all that she had told the Olympians and Hades laughed until he couldn't anymore. Especially about Rhea telling of his brother Zeus, although he was suspicious of this higher power character. He couldn't spend much time on the matter however cause his duties called to him. Hades spent much of his time constantly working and had little leisure time. Rhea could see the tiredness basically rolling off her oldest son and felt sorry for him. She began to think of ways to try and help him, she thought of telling Hades about Perseus but didn't want to risk the repercussions. Rhea also had another appointment to upkeep so when Hades said he had work to do she quickly excused herself with the promise of returning to him soon.
Rhea found in front of someone she hadn't seen in a long time, Leto. Leto was very beautiful and it was no wonder how she caught the attention of Zeus. Leto watched her curiously as she didn't know her intentions, Rhea unveiled her wings to her and Leto sighed in relief. When Leto saw the familiar wings that looked so much like the people who saved her questions raced through her mind. Before she could ask any of them Rhea began to speak, Leto I have been asked to bring you and your children before the Lord.
Leto was worried about who this person could possibly be, it was the second time that day she had been saved by this person and her curiosity was high. She made no move as Rhea approached her and grabbed her arm. They appeared before her children who already looked to be 10-12 years old, Leto gathered her children and they left for Heaven. When they arrived the new arrivals gawked at their surroundings and its beauty, Rhea lead them to the throne room. They all knelt before the five beings sitting in their thrones. They rose as they were commanded by Perseus and Rhea stepped back behind Leto and her children so Perseus could address them.
You need not fear me or anyone else in here Leto, I would not go through the trouble of saving you just to hurt you myself. Leto relaxed after hearing this while her children watched on in curiosity. You need not fear harm from the Queen of Olympus as well, I have sent Rhea their personally to warn her against harming you and your children. Leto looked at Perseus with gratitude and thanked Perseus profusely. She introduced her children to him, Artemis her firstborn and her son Apollo. Perseus looked at the children directly already sensing their future and what it would entail.
Well than sense you have introduced me to your children than allow me to introduce me and my children. My name is Perseus and I am the first being of the Universe as well as the creator of all that is in it. These are my children Michael, Lucifer, Raphael, and Gabriel well at least my firstborn children. I have many children, in fact every one here is my child except Rhea of course. As Perseus finished his introduction Leto and Apollo stared at him in awe and wonder. While Artemis looked on in distaste after hearing of the amount of children he had. Before anyone else could say anything Artemis voiced her distaste.
Your just like my father with his many children. So busy messing around with other women and fathering children, you only ever spend time with your precious firstborn sons. Rhea and the Archangels listened in shock at what she just said while Leto and Apollo looked at Artemis in horror. Artemis after a couple of seconds of cooling down and thought about what she just said paled in realization. She had just insulted the most powerful being in the universe in front of his face and children.
AN: Dun dun duuunnn. Sorry had to leave that at a cliffhanger. I'll try and get the next chapter out there soon, until then Thank you for reading.