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(3rd POV)
Perseus continued to watch Earth and the Olympians that had set out to rule it. Artemis and Apollo had grown into full gods and powerful at that. they received their domains five years after meeting Perseus. They never did tell anyone of their meeting with Perseus and he was very grateful for it. Artemis and Apollo had received seats upon the Olympian Council after receiving their domains. They were given powerful domains and it was reasonable that they were appointed to the Council, although everyone new as children of Zeus that they would be appointed. Zeus didn't leave things to chance with his severe paranoia, he filled most of the council up with his children. He never had to worry about having opposition during council meetings except from his brother and two sisters, but even if they did stir up trouble in the council it was still a majority vote in Zeus' favor. Artemis did however make an oath upon Perseus' name one day, she swore to forever be a maiden. When she made the oath a loud crash of thunder and lightning appeared across the sky signifying of her oath.
Perseus watched as Zeus had another demigod child named Heracles. Hera was the maddest he had ever seen her after learning of this, he watched as she continued to make life hard for Heracles. He was about to step in when she gave Heracles his twelve labors. Perseus watched on as he slayed the Nemean Lion, killed the Hydra of Lerna, capture the stag of Arcadia, as well as wild boar of Mount Erymanthus, the cleansing of King Augeas stables, the shooting of the man-eating birds of the Stymphalian marshes, the capture of a mad bull of Crete, acquiring the of the girdle of Hippolyte, the seizing of the cattle of the three-bodied giant Geryon, bringing back a golden apple from the Garden of Hesperides, and fetching Cerberus from his post at the Gates of the Underworld. Perseus was angered when he tricked a young Hesperis to help him during his 11th labor.
Perseus was watching on as Heracles used the Hesperis to help him get an apple of immortality. He felt extremely bad for the young Hesperis as Heracles took her sword, Anaklusmos, and left her for dead after she was banished from the garden for helping him. He left her weeping outside of the garden, Perseus looked on as he came up with a plan to help her. He summoned Anaklusmos to himself and looked upon the blade, he blessed the blade to always return to its owner. He then made the sword appear before Zoe Nightshade, the Hesperis, it floated in front of her. Zoe looked upon the sword as it floated and went to grab it. The sword started to float away and Zoe followed after it. The sword lead her to Artemis and her newly formed group of maiden followers, Zoe was finally able to obtain the sword upon her destination. Zoe was quickly sworn in as a Huntress of Artemis and it didn't take long for her to become the Lieutenant of the group.
Perseus was left satisfied with how her story was turning out and sat back to watch the world play out once more. A couple centuries later he felt the fading of Selene and Helios, the Titans of the Moon and Sun. When immortals faded it was up to Perseus to judge them, would they receive eternal punishment in the Void or would they receive eternal happiness in Heaven. Perseus decided that they both were worthy to be allowed into Heaven and they were soon admitted.
The two Titans had bestowed their domains of the Moon and Sun to Artemis and Apollo. Artemis received the Moon and Apollo the Sun, both were very important jobs to the world. Without one the world would suffer serious casualties and environmental repercussions. If the twins of Leto weren't belonging on the Olympian Council before than they certainly would be now. It took awhile for the twins to become accustomed to the new domains and powers but they eventually mastered them.
Once again Perseus was left to watch as the Universe continued on. It was then that Perseus began to think back upon past decisions and how they were affecting the future. When Perseus thought of Gaea and of her punishment that had been going on for eons. He decided that the Earth needed its goddess back and went to her place of slumber. When he arrived he found her very deep in the Earth and on a bed of thick dirt, he stepped forward and placed his hand upon her head. There was a brief burst of light before Gaea finally awoke. She seemed confused for a moment before remembering what had happened the last time she was awake. It was then that she noticed Perseus standing before her. She bowed respectfully to him while Perseus just stood before her with an expressionless face.
Gaea I have finally decided to end your punishment for your coup against your husband. Your children have long since served their punishment as well. However, just because you are no longer imprisoned doesn't mean I won't be watching you. Your reign has long since ended as well as your children's reign. Your grandchildren now reign over the world and the fates have planned to keep it that way for some time. I leave you to rule over your domain just as the rest of the Primordials rule over theirs. Be warned that your husband Ouranos is alive and has had plenty of time to regain all of his power. Although I have ended your marriage with him, so you are free of each other.
Perseus left her to do as she would with her domain and went back to Heaven. He had sent Gabriel with a message to all of the Primordials telling them of Gaea's release of her punishment. The reactions were 50/50, some were happy to have their sister back and some were extremely angry of her return. they didn't voice they complaints to Perseus, but Perseus could still feel their reluctance.
AN: Another chapter down and hopefully another chapter on the way soon. Sorry about the real lack of action in this one, it was mostly a filler chapter to move along the story line for the next thing to happen. Anyway I hope you enjoyed reading and continue to read on, I hope everyone has a fantastic and Happy Thanksgiving.