So incredibly sorry I took so long to update, but last week it was one test after the other so I apologize. I will try to update sooner, but no promises.

For all of those who reviewed, thanks it really warms my heart. I'm putting up a poll so that you can all vote if this is going to be a Pertamis or Percabeth story.

So here is another chapeter for ya! Hope you like!

Disclaimer: I do not own PJO!(Unfortunatley)

Annabeth's Pov

I was practicing archery when I saw her. I hadn't seen her since the day he was banished. My best friend; well at least I still considered her my best friend I don't know if she also feels the same way, after all I did vote for her cousin to be banished and even though they bickered and fought a lot, she still loved him and Nico dearly. They were the only family she has left and she is super protective of them.

So I dropped my bow and jogged over to her. She was in her hunters outfit and was just coming out of the woods with a determined look on her face.

"Hey Thals!" I said with a smile on my face.

She looked at me and said with ice in her voice:

" What is it daughter of Athena?"

I was taken aback. Since when did she talk to me with such coldness?

"I-I wanted to ask how you've been...we haven't seen each other in a l-long t-time..." I stuttered.

"Well aside from the fact that my brother in everything but blood was sent to hell, I'm fine." her tone was dripping with sarcasm. "So, know if you'll excuse me, I have something important to do." she turned and walked away in the direction of the cabins. I was downcast; I had just lost my best friend. But I didn't regret the decision I made in Olympus that day. Not even a little.

Thalia's Pov

After my encounter with that little traitor daughter of Athena, I set out to do what I came here to do and that was to gather all the demigods who hadn't betrayed Percy.

I finished gathering them all and explained to them what Nico and I had in mind. They all agreed to go so I told them to follow me into the woods but only one or two at a time, so as to not attract suspicions. Nico was waiting for us with good news.

"Iris said she would show the conversation on Olympus and for us to meet her there in about 15 min. I can shadow-travel us all to the entrance to the empire state building, but I will be very weak after that. "he said.

I hate shadow-traveling, it always makes me nauseous, but it was the fastest way to get to Olympus, so before I could lose my nerve I said:

"Ok, so let's go" I said and grabbed hold of Nico's arm. The rest of them did the same and we all stepped into the shadows.

We arrived right on the corner of the street that leads to the empire state building. As soon as we got there Nico collapsed. I got out a square of ambrosia and fed it to him. He sat up rubbing his eyes and yawning.

"Right so now-" he yawned hugely and continued." We go up and up until we reach the fluffy clouds." At that we all burst out laughing, except for Nico who had a very hurt look on his face.

" Hey I'm tired ok and besides we have more important stuff to do then goofing around." At that we all sobered up. I helped him up and we made our way to the empire state building front desk.

" Key to the 600th floor."

"No such floor kid." replied the doorman.

"NOW!" I was so angry that my skin was tingling with electricity. The doorman's eyes widened in fear. I guess he realized that we were demigods because his eyes were flickering between all our weapons and the sparks that were shooting out of my skin.

"Uh…y-yeah, h-here it is." He handed me the key with trembling hands.

"Come one, let's go."

We all filled into the elevator and the doors closed. Once we got to Olympus we marched up to the throne room and burst through the doors. All the gods were assembled and apparently, arguing( why am I not surprised?).

My father, who was arguing with Poseidon, stopped mid-sentence when he saw us.

"What is the meaning of this?" he thundered.

"Well, father we are here to once again try to convince you to let Percy out of Tartarus."

"I already told you! I will only release him when you have definitive proof-" I stopped him before he could continue.

"Exactly. We've got proof, now all we need is for you to let him go." The look on my father's face was priceless. It was a mixture of disbelief and suspicion.

"What is this so called proof?"

"Nico, would you care to explain?"

Nico grinned at me and took a step forward.

"My pleasure." He addressed the gods. "You see I had a little conversation with Iris and she told me some interesting things about Athena here." When he said Athena, he gestured towards her.

"And what might that be?" Athena spat.

"Well, let her show you."

Iris who had sneaked into the throne room and was hiding behind a pillar waiting to be called, looked at Nico and nodded, coming out from her hiding place.

"Yes, indeed, let me show you what I heard in Tartarus."

With that she waved her hand and an image appeared in the middle of the throne room so that every god and goddess could see. On the screen was Athena, talking to a tied up Percy. She replayed the conversation twice, just so that the fact that Athena had framed Percy could sink in.

As soon as the image dissolved, the council broke into utter uproar. Poseidon, Apollo, Hermes, Aphrodite, Artemis and Zeus were shouting at Athena, and vice-versa.

"How could you? Are you that cold-blooded? Sending my son to Tartarus just because you don't like him dating your daughter?! And framing him for murder?!" Poseidon shouted.

"Your good for nothing son deserved it! I warned him that I did not approve of them together, yet he didn't listen!" Athena screeched.

"Hey! Enough! You can all argue with each other later! Right now all I want is for Zeus to free Percy." I yelled at them. They all glared at me for interrupting their argument, but they all sat back down on their thrones. I looked at my father.

"So? What are you waiting for? Release him!"

"If only it were that simple." He sighed and continued. "I cannot release him yet. The ancient laws of Tartarus forbid it. The best I can do is shorten his time there so instead of eternity I'll make it one year so that next year on January he can be released and I'll make it so that he can't die."

At that I was filled with such sorrow, that I was fighting hard not to let the tears spill and as I looked to the side, I could see that Nico was also fighting back tears. Our cousin was going to stay in hell until next year and there was absolutely nothing we could do about it.

"Thank you, I guess." At that I turned to leave, but before I could a voice stopped me.

"Thank you Thalia and you Nico, for proving my son innocent. Know that he means a lot to me and I know that he means a lot to both of you." It was Poseidon who spoke.

I just nodded still with my back turned to him. I just kept walking, making a beeline for the elevator not seeing if the rest followed. I got in and saw that Nico and the others were right behind me. The ride down was silent and I was thankful for that, I couldn't stand if they started asking me if I was ok, because I was obviously not.

So I hope that you guys liked it!

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