Perseus: Patron of the Betrayed

Chapter 4: Unexpected Quest Mate

Location: Olympus

Hestia's Point Of View

Everyone was silent. Demigods stared at the immortal campers and the minor gods and goddesses stared at the Olympians. Those who believed that Percy was innocent had a small smile on their faces whisks those he believed he had been guilty looked scared as they believed that Percy would attack them if he came back from Tartarus. After minutes of staring at each other Jason eventually broke the silence.

"So we punished an innocent man to ten years in Tartarus."

"We're fucked aren't we Jase." Leo replied.

Eventually everyone was shouting at each other scared that Percy would target them as they betrayed him. As the arguments went on Hades eventually grew tired some of the pointless shouting and arguing as he dealt with enough of that in the underworld whether it be restless spirits or Demeter and called for silence.

"What we do need to worry about is Perseus' sanity. What has seemed like ten years for us has been 1000 years in Tartarus. Who knows what horrors he has faced and monsters he has fought, for all we know he may have escaped Tartarus years ago." Hades spoke out shocking everyone.

"How could he survive for a thousand years he must be dead. Right?" Travis asked completely confused

"If anyone can survive that long Percy can. He is the strongest demigod to have appeared in the last millennia." Artemis answered.

"And, knowing Percy he probably and most likely did, find a way to become immortal or semi immortal." Apollo added to the conversation.

Before anyone else could speak a green fog filled the room and an ominous voice spoke out.

To the depths of the pit you must travel.

Listen to the whispers and the path will unravel

The wandering traveller and his companion

Are needed to end the war against the mountain and it's champion.

With the final word the green fog dissipated and Apollo fainted onto the ground.

"I guess we need to send a quest to get Perseus out of Tartarus then." Zeus spoke out silencing everyone before they could speak.

Location: The throne room of Olympus.

Thalia's Point of View

Thalia was lost in her thought after hearing the prophecy. It was obvious that a quest was needed to be issued and she had already decided she was going to go on it no matter what. Looking around she saw Nico look at her who nodded his head as if planning the same thing she did. She continued looking around and locked eyes with her goddess Artemis. 'I know you want to go on the quest Thalia, I do hope you find Percy.' Thalia nodded her head and mouthed a silent thanks before her father started to speak.

"Who is willing to go on this quest?"

"I will father" "I will lord Zeus" Thalia and Nico spoke out at the same time.

"Are you both sure about this?" Zeus asked.

"Yes" The both of them echoing each other's answer.

"Okay anyone willing to be the third quest member?" Zeus asked impatiently.

Many of the demigods were mumbling to each other with copious amounts of profanity being thrown around before a quiet voice spoke out. "I'll go."

Everyone's eyes turned round to search out the voice and were shocked to see who spoke. It was Annabeth Chase who broke up with Percy when she found out that he had "murdered" her brother on the rescue mission. Before anyone could speak Annabeth spoke out quickly. Reyna glared at her as her own mouth was half open.

"Yes I'm sure so don't bother asking!"

Everyone decided to accept it. To some (Reyna, Hazel, and Frank) it was wrong to allow Annabeth to go as she was the one who it came to when deciding if Percy was guilty, and as everyone knew, he ended up in Tartarus. They began filing out of the massive golden doors along with most of the Gods and goddesses. Thalia watched as Zeus and Artemis began walking over to her. In the background Hades and Apollo walked over to Nico, whilst Athena walked over to Annabeth.

"Thalia give me your bow while father talks too you, I want to give it some upgrades to make sure you are safe in Tartarus." Artemis asked and with that Thalia had handed her the bow.

"Thalia are you sure you want to do this? You could die there or lose your mind." Zeus asked quietly so nobody could here them.

"Dad. I'm sure about it. I need to save Percy" Thalia replied.

Zeus nodded his head before speaking again. "Thalia let's see your spear for a second." Thalia handed him the spear and Zeus started to bless it. "It should be able to provide a larger shock to help you in Tartarus." Thalia looked at her spear. It was the same metallic grey colour but this time electric blue streaks garnered the sides, the name 'Storm' was engraved with diamonds, it was still the same length of five foot and the tip was replaced from celestial bronze to Olympian silver.

Artemis walked over and handed the bow to Thalia. "You now no longer need to carry arrows with you as you can conjure five types of arrows. Grappling hook arrows, blunt arrows, hunting arrows, fire arrows and poison dart arrows. They should prove to be useful in Tartarus."

"Thank you dad, lady Artemis. This means a lot."

"Take care my huntress."

The two gods nodded before walking over to Hestia to talk to her.

Location: Olympus

Nico's Point of View

"Hey Nico I know that you and Will are close and he will want me to make sure you're safe so here's a golden spear. The tip can light up on fire and will help get rid of any pesky monsters you find. And please don't die for Wills sake."

Nico was left blushing and nodding while muttering a simple thank you.

"Okay dude I have to go the sun chariot needs me, stay awesome little cuz." Apollo finished a disappeared in a golden explosion.

"I really do not understand how he can be so happy when the world is going to end. Anyway son if you give me you sword I'll bless it so you can call upon Cerebus when you need him." Hades spook gloomily.

Nico handed the sword and Hades started to bless it in Ancient Greek. Nico was able to make out several words such as Cerebus, Tartarus and follow but was unable to make out any other words.

Hades finished the chant and handed it to Nico. "Try it."

Nico nodded before focusing his hardest on Cerebus and getting him to shadow travel. With a simple jab into the ground Cerberus came from the shadows and entered the throne room.

"Good it works, not send him to the underworld again." Hades asked.

Nico focused his hardest on Cerebus and the underworld and then he pointed at the crack in the floor where his sword was just at and Cerebus shadow travelled through it sealing the crack up. He stared at the swords new form in wonder, it was the same length and as always black as coal. The name nightmare was engraved into the side of blade in silver. Rubies, emeralds and many other gems were studded into the hilt and edge of the blade.

"Thanks dad" Nico said and with that Hades smiled before shadow travelling to Hestia, Artemis and Zeus.

Nico look around for Thalia and once he saw her he started walking towards her.

Location: Olympus

Annabeth's Point of View

'I need to find Percy. I need to apologise to him. Why did I think he murdered David? Does he hate me?" Of course he hates me." All these thoughts were racing through Annabeth's head along with thousands of others. She looked around and saw her Mother two paces away and was embraced in a big hug.

"You don't have to go on this quest Annabeth I'm sure so done else can go." Athena spoke rapidly.

"Mother I must go. I need to apologise to Percy." Annabeth replied upset.

Athena nodded sadly before handing a Yankees cap.

"I've replaced the enchantment on it so you can be invisible again and hide your scent from the monsters you will face in Tartarus."

"Thanks mother." Annabeth replied.

"You may also need this..." Athena started handing a journal over to Annabeth. "It contains a map and useful information about deities and monsters you may face. We are unsure of Percy's location and it would be impossible for Thanatos to track him down." Annabeth was amazed at the gift and was spluttering out thank you's. Athena smiled.

"Go over to Thalia and Nico I believe their waiting for you and talking about you." Athena finished before teleporting to the other gods who were discussing quietly at Hestia's hearth.

Annabeth looked around before noticing the pair of demigods standing at the throne rooms doors chatting away and one glaring at her. Once she noticed them she started to walk over scared of their reactions once she gets there.