Chapter 2: Decision Made

As Percy and Annabeth teleported to Olympus, Percy felt a tinge of regret. But it was too late. The decision had been made.

As they entered the council chamber once more, the Olympians looked at Percy. After a few minutes of silence, Athena spoke.

"Annabeth Chase and Percy Jackson, Lord Zeus."

"Thank-you, daughter. Why is Jackson here? I only requested Miss Chase's presence." Zeus looked at Athena quizzically.

"I brought Percy here, as the matter involves him, as he will need living quarters and a temple."

"Indeed" Poseidon replied. He looked at Percy with love in his eyes. The love that a father has for his son.

"Very well." Poseidon winked at Percy as Zeus once again spoke out.

"Jackson, you have been called here to discuss New Olympus. The New Olympus designed by Miss Chase here. "Zeus turned to Annabeth.

"Annabeth Chase. What do you have in mind for New Olympus? I hope you have temple for all of us, including Jackson." All of the Olympians turned away from Percy to look at Annabeth.

"Well, err yes, Lord Zeus. I have one plan for a main temple building. It's a mix of Classic Greek and Modern Culture. It's a 13-storey building, with your temple floor at the very top, nearest to the Sky. And you all get a floor each, With Hades' at the very bottom, Closer to the underworld. I felt he should have one here, as we couldn't of won without ALL the gods, including him-"

"Ahem" Hades interrupted.

"-especially him". Annabeth added quickly. She looked at Hades quickly. He had crossed his arms and had a smug look on his face.

All the gods nodded in agreement.

"Will we get to customise our temples? I want to set a few traps for people who are disrespectful. Maybe a few nets and laser beams to stop people stealing my stuff. Or cavorting in there" Hephaestus said, glancing at Aphrodite and Ares out the corner of his eye.

"Well, yes, of course. You can do what you like with them."

At this, the gods suddenly erupted in noise as they discussed what they were going to have in their part of the temple building.

"SILENCE!" Zeus shouted. The room fell silent at once. "This sounds excellent Miss Chase, I particularly like the part where my temple is at the top to symbolise that I am top god"

"Well, I put yours there because you are the god of the sky, but I like that too."

"I am glad you approve. Now onto the matter of Jackson's realm. Jackson, step forward."

Percy stepped forward without a second's thought.

"Perseus Jackson, You have accepted the gift of godhood. The Olympian council has decided that you shall take over from Kronos. You shall become the God of time, keeper of the past, present and future, one of the most powerful gods this world has ever seen, and shall ever see."

"Hold on. You're making me the God of time?" Percy interjected. His face was lit up with shock and utter disbelief.

"Yes, Percy, we are." Apollo replied. "You will be on of the most powerful gods there has ever been. But also, it is a great responsibility. You have to help every single one of us with our powers. You have to tell me the time for sunrise and sunset. You have to help Artemis time the night. Even Lord Zeus needs to know when the best time of a storm is."

"I think Lord Zeus can decide when he wants a storm to happen. That is his power, not mine. As you say, I will be the God of Time. It will be my responsibility to err...to err... I'm sorry, what do I do?"