Hi guys, ladies, and other fans of fanfiction. I wanted to say thank you to those who wrote a review, those who followed, favorited, or just read my story. Remember how Ouranos was overthrown by Kronos and how Kronos was overthrown by Zeus? Well, what happens if Zeus was offered a prophesy millennia ago that stated that he would be overthrown one day? What will happen? *******************************************************************************************************************************
2000 years ago: New Year's Eve 3rd person p.o.v.
The Olympian hall was elaborately decorated with new marble statues, beautiful pottery, and laurel wreaths. One by one the Olympians and their wives/husbands began flashing in. All arrived, until the last ones were Hades and Persephone holding hands which appalled Demeter to the extent that she was thinking of plans to force Hades to eat cereal for the rest of his life.
"Well, well, well," Zeus started. "I'm glad we are all here. We are having this gathering to celebrate this new year. Now, before we party, I want to introduce the newest Olympian that I am adding to the counsel, Dionysus." The said demigod stood next to his father's throne. Hera was fuming inside; she was the goddess of marriage, yet her husband cheated on her so much. She was angry because not only did he disgrace her, but he put his children on this council to haunt her of her husband's unfaithfulness forever.
"But, father, the council will be even more unbalanced; there will be 14 members, there will be even more men than women," Athena interjected. She stood up to prove her point and fight this cause.
"Well, men are the stronger sex, therefore they should have more power," Ares objected. A gleam was in his eye at the aspect of an Olympian fight.
"How dare you!" Artemis was completely furious, and she pointed her arrow at him. "We shall see about that!"
"Calm down little sis; it's not that big of a deal," Apollo alleged.
"Not that big of a deal! Apollo you are the god of truth, so why are you lying? Ares is such a chauvinist pig! And little sis, seriously? I am older than you!" Artemis yelled, and looked ready to pounce on Ares.
"Sorry sis," Apollo apologized. "She is right Ares; I agree with her and Athena; the council needs to stay balanced. It needs the thirteen members we have only." Artemis sat down but still looked angry.
"But that means that either Dionysus won't be a member or one of us shall have to step down," Poseidon quietly spoke. He shifted uncomfortably in his seat which made Amphitrite give him a hug.
"Well, I don't care whether one of you guys has to step down or the council is unbalanced, but Dionysus is going to be an Olympian," Zeus roared "I suggest that either Poseidon or Hestia steps down."
"How dare you," Hera screeched as her patience just lost its breaking point. "Husband, they have every right to be on the council! For crying out loud, we don't need anyone else on the council. You shouldn't put another child of yours on this council!"
"I agree with mother, no one needs to be added to the council. But the most important matter is that should we allow Dionysus to be a god more or less an Olympian god, and what would be the consequences of doing so?" Hephaestus stuttered.
Aphrodite backed him up and said, "I completely agree with Hephaestus. What will be the consequences of these actions? We all know that no one wants to step down from the council."
"Father, why does it matter so much that Dionysus has to be on the council, and why right now this instant?" Athena interrupted.
Zeus replied, "That is none of your business, daughter."
"Here's what I'm saying," Ares started. "Who cares about this 'precious balance' of the council? Let's just let have more men here then. Women are useless anyhow."
Artemis stood up, shaking with anger. "Bring it on punk!" Artemis shouted. She pulled out her bow and shot an arrow at Ares which hit him in his arm. "OW!" Ares howled as he pulled the arrow out of his arm as it bled golden ichor. Aphrodite stood up and was cursing at Artemis. Apollo quickly got up to defend his sister. The fight escalated pretty quickly. Soon Artemis was locked in combat against Ares, Hera was yelling at Zeus, Demeter yelling at Hades for marrying her daughter, and etc. The only ones not fighting were Dionysus who looked like a frightened little bunny, and Hestia who looked deeply troubled. A column of fire shot up into the sky, successfully silencing the gods.
"Enough, peace friends," Hestia quietly expressed, "I will step down to avoid war amongst our family. Please, stop fighting." Hestia stepped down from her thrown. She went to Dionysus and relinquished her Olympian position to Dionysus. Immediately, her throne of warm, comforting fire turned into a regular throne. The Fates appeared and simultaneously declared, "Hail Dionysus, god of Wine, Madness, Theatre, and Vegetation." The Fates disappeared, and Hestia's throne turned into a throne of vines and grapes ran along its arm rests. Dionysus now proceeded to sit on his throne with a look of awe on his face.
"I will not stand for this!" Hades shouted. "If Hestia has to leave, I will too. This is not fair!" He took hold of Persephone's hand as he stepped down from his throne that vanished. "I am sorry love," He said as he looked to his wife, "But, if my favorite sister has to leave the council, so will I. Unless you give her back her throne, I will never associate myself with you Olympians again!" Hades flashed out of the room with Persephone.
"Well," Zeus said after a minute of awkward silence, "Now that that is finally over, let's party." *******************************************************************************************************************************
End of this chapter! Thank you everyone, I hope you enjoyed it!