Hey guys, sorry it took so long to update. We are back and hopefully will be able to write more for the next couple of weeks. Now, this chapter probably isn't the best that it possibly could be. Why? Well because neither of us really like it either. So, instead of making you wait we decided to give it to you anyway. Onto some important update news, a spin-off special of this story will be out tomorrow. It will be a Christmas Special that will be two parts. One for Christmas Eve and one for Christmas itself.
~~~~~~~~~~Thinking of the Future by Theseus and Orion Stark ~~~~~~~~~~
Main Pairings: Percabeth(Past), Nicercy
Side Pairings: Reyna/Annabeth, Piper/Jason, Clarisse/Chris, Katie/Malcolm, Will/Jake, Leo/Hazel/Frank
Summary: Gaia has fallen. Percy realizes he's gay, but after Annabeth realizes that she is as well. They mutually break up to go after the ones they truly care for. Percy goes after the one guy who had his back for the longest, Nico di Angelo Son of Hades. Percy just wants to make Nico happy and have a happy life with him. The gods have offered him Godhood again and this time he really thinks about, but when they don't offer Nico it he refuses.
Now, if you had told me that Mr. D would be relieved of his punishment during my life time, I would probably call you crazy and send you to the Apollo cabin, but just happens that after our little party at camp he is being recalled to Olympus. I know I wasn't the only one happy about that. The only thing that could make this party better is if Nico and I wouldn't have to attend, but sadly we have to because Chiron wants to honor us. I didn't want to be honored all I wanted was to hang out with my boyfriend.
"You okay Perce?" Nico asked.
"Yeah just busy thinking about this party and how I'd rather spend time with you instead of going," I replied with a pout.
"You and me both, my love," Nico agreed and pulled me into a hug. "How about after all of these parties we take a little vacation?"
"That sounds wonderful, but where would we go?"
"Italy," Nico replied and I smiled.
"As long as while we are there we can go to some other countries," I said sternly but with a smirk.
"Anything you want is yours," Nico replied and hugged me even tighter. I loved it when he did this. Every time he did, I would feel like I was home and safe. I'd smell chocolate and Italian food.
We decided that it was time to head towards the pavilion when we saw the rest of the campers walking that way. Once we were close Chiron stopped us and said, "Stay here you two. The rest of the seven plus Reyna will be joining you soon and you will enter when I give the signal."
After Chiron had left us Annabeth, Jason, Piper, Reyna, Leo, Frank, and Hazel all showed up. Then we all stood there and listened to Chiron giving a speech inside the pavilion.
"As many of you know, yesterday the quest of seven and two of their friends defeated the Giants with the help of the gods and put Gaea back in her slumber. Without these nine heroes we would be dead. So, tonight we honor them for the heroism. Tonight we feast like we never have before. Romans and Greeks united under one banner," He started. "Now without further ado the Heroes of Olympus, Nico di Angelo Son of Hades; Reyna Avila Ramirez-Arellano Daughter of Bellona; Leo Valdez Son of Hephaestus; Frank Zahng Son of Mars; Hazel Levesque Daughter of Pluto; Piper McLean Daughter of Aphrodite; Annabeth Chase Daughter of Athena; Jason Grace Son of Jupiter; and Perseus Jackson Son of Poseidon." With that we all headed into the pavilion where all the tables had been extended to accommodate the Romans. We all stood in front of the crowd.
"You have all made great sacrifices during this war," Chiron began once the cheers died down. "With that we have decided with the help of the Olympians that the Romans and Greeks should live and train as one. The Cloven Council of Elders and the Council of Olympians have decided to build a City that will be called Olympia and will be designed by the Architect of Olympus Annabeth Chase. This new city will house demigods who have reached the age of eighteen and those who are older. It will also offer a place for you to find work."
The room erupted in applause after he made the announcement. Then he finished, "With that, let's eat."
After the food was done we all headed out to the bonfire where we would tell our whole story to the campers and the Gods who decided to attend. The most shocking part was how Annabeth and I had survived Tartarus. After we were finished we had all went back to our cabins to sleep, as the next day Nico, Reyna, myself, and the rest of the seven would be heading to Olympus to be rewarded by the gods.
~~~~~~LINE BREAK~~~~~~~~~
The next morning we all met up at the dining pavilion for breakfast. Afterwards we headed up to the Big House to meet up with Chiron before we left.
"Good morning children," Chiron said. "As you have probably guessed, I will be attending this meeting with you. After the meeting we will be having dinner with the gods and then the rest of camp will be joining us as we celebrate and dance. Afterwards it will be up to you what happens. Now, Argus is waiting on us at the bottom of the hill."
We all headed out to the van that was parked down near the road at the bottom of Half-Blood Hill. Once we all piled in, we headed towards the Empire State Building. Once there we all piled into the elevator up to Olympus. As we stopped at the stop we got out and were greeted by Hercules, "Good day Heroes and welcome to Olympus! Also good day to you my old friend Chiron! Enjoy your stay on Olympus!"
After we walked away Jason broke our silence, "He was a bit friendlier then when we met him in the Ancient lands."
"He is probably happy to be home as most gods have been recalled for this day," Chiron said as we kept walking towards the throne room. Once we got to the doors Chiron turned to us, "Remember to be respectful towards the gods and bow to them. Zeus first unless you are Perseus and just like pushing his buttons." He looked at me and smiled. The first time I had ever been on Olympus I bowed to my father first and I had planned on doing it again.
As we entered the throne room the Olympians were all arguing about something and then they turned and saw us. Everyone bowed towards Zeus except for me as I turned towards Poseidon and bowed which made him chuckle as Zeus had started to have smoke coming out of his ears. I then turned and bowed towards him which made him calm down a little bit. "I almost thought you had forgotten how to bow to me, nephew," Zeus said, which shocked everyone in the room as he had never called me nephew before. "Welcome Heroes of Olympus, you are here to be rewarded and as such we will start with the two who were not part of the prophecy, but helped in significant ways.
"First is Reyna Avila Ramirez-Arellano Daughter of Bellona," Zeus continued while turning into his Roman Aspect Jupiter, the rest of the gods had followed suit. "We offer you one wish to be used at any point in your life, even today. Next is Nico di Angelo Son of Hades, we offer you to become the official Ambassador to Hades and Pluto for Camp and also one wish to be used. Next is Frank Son of Mars, Hazel Daughter of Pluto, Piper Daughter of Aphrodite, Jason Son of Me, Leo Son of Hephaestus, and Annabeth Daughter of Athena; we offer you all the right immortality and godhood. What do you say?"
"No," they all said at once. Then Annabeth spoke up, "What we mean is some of us would rather stay with the ones we love. Others would rather live their lives for a while and maybe take you up on your offer at a later date."
"Very well," Zeus who had turned back to normal said. "The final person is Perseus Jackson, who is being offered godhood for the second time as well as a seat on this council. What say you Perseus?"
"I politely decline again," I replied and got gasps from all of the gods except for Aphrodite. "I decline because you did not offer the one I love the same. You only offered him a wish. Therefore I have to decline so that I can be with him."
"Then you have a wish to be granted," Zeus said understandingly.
"I would like Hestia and Hades to be on the council," I said. "I would also like some time to not be bothered by your quests."
"It would be my honor to welcome back my brother and sister to the council," Zeus said turning towards them. "What do you two say to this?"
"We would be honored," Hestia spoke for her and Hades who just nodded.
"Then by the power of Olympus, I Zeus King of the Gods welcome Hades God of the Underworld and Hestia Goddess of the Hearth to the Olympian Council. You may take your seats," Zeus declared pointing toward two new thrones. "With that this meeting is over. Let us have some time with our children before we eat and have this party."
After he said that the entire group of campers was transported to the Throne Room. After dinner and the party we all headed back to Camp where Chiron stopped me before I could run off to my cabin. "Perseus," He started. "This is for you and Nico." He handed me an envelope and walked off.
I opened it and read it,
Dear Perseus,
Your request of having some time off has been approved by the Olympian Council. As your request is to spend some more time with Nico then we have granted him the same amount of time away. You both have one year off and away from quests.
Much Love,
Poseidon, God of the Seas
P.S. You can get pregnant. If you need anything, you can come see me anytime and if you can't come to Atlantis just IM me.
Author's Note: This is actually shorter then we had hoped it to be, but as we said we both don't really like the chapter.
Next time: Percy has an embarrassing conversation with his dad. Nico then finds out about it and he and Percy both head to Europe.
Question for you guys: If you were a demigod, who would your godly parent be? Match your traits up with the other children of the gods.
I would be a son of Hermes.- Theseus
I would be a son of Poseidon. - Orion
Until Next Time,
Theseus and Orion
P.S. Don't forget to check out Thinking of Christmas tomorrow and on Christmas Day!