Athena

Chapter 2

On Olympus.

I was speaking with Atremis about her new recruits to the hunters when there was a rather loud explosion. I had two theories about what it was one the more likely option was that my highly dramatic father had finally arrived to the meeting. Two was that my idiotic brothers Apollo and Hermes had done something childish and stupid that would definitely end up getting them hurt by someone more than likely Artemis.

I turned to see that my first theory was proven correct as usual, my father had arrived and his appearance he was not a happy one. "All of you take your places now and lets begin." he growled.

Quickly I went to my throne, no one needed to be wise to see that the king of the gods was pissed. I watched as the others took their places, all surprised about Zeus's outburst. I looked to Poseidon as he was the only one not on his throne.

He was still over at the hearth with Hestia, "We will finish this conversation later dear sister as it appears brother has something important to say." He said quietly even though everyone heard perfectly clear.

"Yes brother, it better be important for you to call me away from my realm, a month before the solstice meeting." spoke another as the room became darker and Hades appeared from the shadows in the corner of the room. "I am still very busy in the underworld since the war all those deaths have the lines of the dead backed up for miles."

"Silence brothers you will not speak to me that way in my own kingdom," he stood and his bolt appeared in his hand. "Now take your seats so that we can begin."

"Remember brother you asked me to come here, and I will not be threatened like some minor god when you asked for my presence," roared Hades. This meeting was fastly turning into a family argument over "who mother Rhea loved the most" and they never end well.

Zeus prepared to shout something back but was interrupted by a kind and fierce voice. "Brothers that is enough," it was Hestia, the other gods and I sighed in relief knowing she would stop the fight.

"We are a family and I don't like to see my siblings argue over pointless garbage anymore than Hera, and Demeter do. Look at the example you are setting for the younger gods," I hate it when she refers to us as 'younger gods' but she had a point when it came to Ares, Aphrodite, Apollo, Hermes, Hephaestus, Dionysus, and even sometimes Artemis.

"What would mother say if she saw her little boys right now acting like a bunch of wild loud and idiotic pigs, than the eons old gods you are? I am very disappointed in you," she scolded and I didn't feel sorry for them one bit acting like children was below them.

Zeus and Hades hung their heads muttering apologies to Hestia she nodded forgiving them for their outburst. Poseidon then spoke up from his place beside Hestia. "Yes brothers please clam down, Hades I was only messing with Zeus because he seemed to be rather upset when he got here. I was merely trying to lighten the mood."

"And Zeus what is it that has you so angery," asked Poseidon, I too want to know what got him so pissed.

"Nothing," he said "I will tell you later. As for right now brothers please take your seats so we can begin. We have a lot to discuss."

They went and took their seats, well Hades made one but everyone was finally seated. It's was about time too I wanted to know what's going on already.

Zeus cleared his throat to speak, "It has co-."

"Hey sorry to interrupt dad but where's dear stepmother at," asked Apollo loudly while listening to his I-pod.

"She already knows of the situation and did not wish to attend do to other duties." said Zeus he had a look in his eyes as if daring anyone to interrupt him again.

"It has come to my attention that one of us present has been greatly wronged for a very long time." He continued. Where was he going with this I knew who he was talking about but, I didn't know why he brought it up?

"In light of recent events I have seen the wrong in my ways. So I ask my brother Hades to please accept my humble apology and do me the honor in joining me and our brother Poseidon as the thirteenth Olympian god."

Ok I have to admit I didn't see that one coming at all.

Hades stood from his seat and walked up to Zeus, "I accept both, brother." I have never seen Hades so happy. Zeus smiled and nodded. Hestia stood and went up to her brothers smiling she hugged Hades and whispered good job to him then turn to Zeus. "Mother would be so proud of you both."

Poseidon nodded in agreement from his throne. "I agree to this change."

I cleared my throat, "father I too agree with the change but, the council would be uneven just as it was three thousand years ago. Who will step down this time surely not another women member of the council again?

"No one will step down someone else will step up. Hestia will resume her place on the counsel making the balance of power even." Hestia's' eyes light up and so did the glow of the hearth.

"Are you sure brother," she asked.

"Yes, I am it is time the council held a spot for all of the elder gods," he said.

I knew these would make things even more complicated but I also knew it was right. "All those in favor of the adding of Hades and Hestia to the council." There was a mixture of 'why nots,' 'sures,' and 'yeses' around the room.

"Then let us begin," said Zeus and we spoke the ancient words there was a flash and Hades and Hestia's thrones appeared Hestia's beside Hera's and Demeter's. Hades beside Poseidon and Hephaestus thrones, everyone then went and took their seats.

Then Zeus cleared his throat and all of the talking died down, "there is another reason that I summed all of you here it's why this meeting could not wait till the solstice."

So now we get to the point of this meeting don't get me wrong I am happy for Hades and Hestia but, I want to know what's going on more than anything else. And something in my gut was telling me that I would not like this bit of news.

"Also in light of the war I have come to see that we rely on the demigods to much and have allowed for them to influence us too much. So in order to preserve us I am ordering the closing of Olympus so as to prevent mortal interference with godly affairs."

"What," asked Poseidon as if he hadn't heard Zeus but, I need to hear it again as well surely I heard him wrong.

"I'm closing Olympus."

Only one thought run through my mind when I heard that, 'IS HE CRAZY.'

Sorry if it's not what you wanted but I bet you didn't see that stuff coming. By the way there is a pole on my profile it will affect the story. ALSO I DO NOT OWN PJO RICK DOES FORGOT TO PUT THAT ON MY FIRST CHAP. Please remember to review one word I don't care it still helps. By the way I will always update at less once a week maybe more but I got to work and baby sit a lot. Next chapter well you can probably tell what.