Disclaimer: I still don't own the PJO series because Rick Riordan does.

Sorry a little slow to update

Chapter 4: A Trial and a Sunset

PERCY POV:

"Campers, it is late and you should go back to your camp" Athena announced.

A few seconds later we were back where we fought but it was nearly 3 am. "Everyone go back to their cabins for a well-deserved nights rest" Chiron said.

I walked back to Cabin 3 but Annabeth stopped me before I could go anywhere. "Goodnight Percy"

"Goodnight Annabeth" I settled into my cabin, lied on my bed, and smiled to myself. It felt like the permanent sky I was holding was off my shoulders. Within seconds I fell asleep with the smile still on my face. I had a nightmare free night. I was shaken awake from my deep sleep.

"W-What"

"Percy come to the pavilion its time for breakfast" I recognized the voice of Annabeth. She left and I quickly got dressed in my orange Camp Half-blood and a pair of blue jeans. I walked down to the pavilion and everyone quieted.

"Umm…good morning" I said awkwardly as I quickly went to my seat. Conversation started back up again but a little more loudly than before. Breakfast went as usual just a little bit more awkward. After breakfast Chiron announced another party just for the camp in a few days. We all went to our regular activities and after sword practice Annabeth approached me.

"Percy can I talk to you"

"Sure"

"Someone would like to talk to you" She led me to the big house infirmary.

"Percy Jackson" The speaker was the voice I learned to hate for several years. Luke. He was in a bed and still looked slightly pale. "Look I'm sorry about everything. When Thalia became a tree I cursed the gods. It made me very angry and in my anger Kronos sent me dreams of me in power over the gods and their suffering for Thalia's death. Of course in my want for vengeance I listened. It was the biggest mistake I ever made. I planned the shoes to get rid of you and when they failed I tried the pit scorpions.

After I left the camp I gathered some monsters. We got the ship and the sarcophagus of Kronos. From there we planned our next movements. We kept recruiting monsters and I came up with the plan of poisoning Thalia's tree. I knew you would get the fleece and it would bring Thalia back to life for Kronos told me through more dreams. At this point Kronos was part of me and slowly controlling me. So then Kronos gave me another idea.

I took the sky for Atlas then Annabeth took it from me like I thought. Artemis being Artemis took it from Annabeth. Our plans were foiled when Thalia didn't sacrifice the Ophiotarus. (Spelling?) That's when Kronos who was now nearly me told me about the Labyrinth. You know what happened. Then Kronos came to me in dreams but this time he took control of me and I was just a body for him. From there nothing.... Until I woke up an hour ago."

"Wow." I simply said afterwards.

"Like I said, I'm sorry for all the trouble I caused the world and especially you Percy. Also, I know you two are together which I won't ever interfere. I doubt Annabeth would want me after what I've done. I can barely look at myself in the mirror anymore."

"Don't say that" Annabeth pleaded. "I still love you as a brother and I forgive you" At the 'I still love you' I panicked but when she said 'as a brother' I relaxed.

"You two should go" With that Luke rolled over and closed his eyes.

We stepped out of the big house just to see Zeus about to step in. "Lord Zeus" we both said simultaneously as we went to one knee.

"I would like you two, Chiron, and Luke to come to Olympus" with that he disappeared.

"That was weird" Annabeth simply said.

"Yeah you get Luke I'll quick go find Chiron." We both turned in opposite directions. I came up to Chiron in front of his archery class. "Chiron we need to go to Olympus" everybody just stared.

"Yes Zeus has informed me of Luke's trial"

"WHAT? They're putting him on trial?" I exclaimed.

"Yes now lets go I think Argus can take us" We met up with Annabeth and Luke. We filed into the van with Chiron in wheelchair form until we get to Olympus. The drive took a little while and when we got into the Empire State Building I said:

"600th floor, Olympus"

"Make sure it's just the four of you in the elevator" He said bored as ever.

We got in and used the key. After two minutes there was a ding and we had arrived. After walking through Olympus while receiving glances, smiles, and some cheers, we got to the throne room.

"Welcome, rise" Zeus said referring to us kneeling. All of the major gods were there. Many of them had faces of disgust towards Luke but Hermes just smiled sadly towards him. While all of us rose Luke remained head down on two knees.

"Now, Luke has betrayed us does anyone disagree?" No hands rose. "He rose the Titan Lord can anyone deny that?" again no hands. "And he planned to destroy us and let the titans rule any disagreements?" Zeus' voice was booming with anger and still no hands rose, I was beginning to think Luke might be killed.

"Now, now brother, calm down the war is over" my father said.

"Luke, is there anything you would like to say in defense?" Athena asked.

"No, it is all true and there is no point denying it. I committed those crimes against the gods and if chosen to die I will deserve it." Luke surprised the gods by saying that.

"But Luke your good now!" Annabeth nearly cried hearing him say that he deserved to die.

"Your right I'm not under Kronos' spell but I can't deny the things I've done even if it wasn't me the whole time."

"Can you three half-bloods please step out for a few minutes while we discuss things" Zeus said.

As we stepped out Annabeth was in tears. "Luke I don't want them to kill you. You helped me so much when it was Thalia, you, and me." Annabeth hugged him tightly and I felt a pang of jealousy but it quickly went away since Luke was an older brother to Annabeth for a while. We waited in silence for the decision till Chiron came out ten minutes later to tell us we can come back in.

"So, we have reached a decision. We realize Kronos controlled you but in the beginning you were in control. Also, it is indeed you doing it even if Kronos planted ideas or persuaded you into it. As so, we decided that being a traitor for that period of time lost you respect from old friends and all of Olympus. We have agreed that this is enough a punishment for you just to get back the respect you lost."

"With that said you are relieved to go back to camp" Poseidon said with a bright smile. In a flash we found ourselves next to Thalia's tree. It was nearly sunset so I grabbed Annabeth and ran.

"Percy what are you-" but she stopped when she saw the sight I brang her to. The sun was setting over the water. Beautiful oranges, yellows, and reds painted the sky and the water. I heard Annabeth gasp.

"Oh it's beautiful!" We sat there and Annabeth put her head on my shoulder and her hand on mine. Slowly the sun disappeared over the horizon and the last beams of light disappeared.

THE END

R&R Please so I know what to make differently for another story I may make.