Chapter 2: The Capitol
Hades' POV: As I sat on the train which was heading towards the Capitol, I thought about which of my kids to bring with me. Let's see, how many kids do I have again? I thought. Right. 2. So I could bring Hazel or Nico. Nico was just to cool to die. Personally I envy his awesome hair… That stylish son of mine. Where was I… Oh yeah. So anyway, I started thinking. Nico is just so damn cool, and Hazel really should've been dead a long time ago anyway, but then I thought, hey, if Nico dies, I'll get to see him more! Being the god of the dead and all… That would work out just fine. And if I could just get a closer look at that hair, I could even style my own to be just as cool! Man, I'm smart.
Poseidon's POV
As I sat on the train which was heading towards the Capitol, I thought about which of my kids to bring with me. Let's see, how many kids do I have again? I thought. Right. 1. So I have to bring Percy. Percy was just to cool to die. Personally I envy his awesome sword… That awesome son of mine. Where was I… Oh yeah. So anyway, I started thinking. Percy is just so damn cool, and since I have only one demigod kid, the Capitol gave me another choice of Tyson, but then I thought, hey, if Tyson dies, I'll lose about a thousand needed swords in my palace! Tyson being the chief of my forgery and all… I'd have to bring Percy. That would work out just fine. And if Percy died, I would take his sword and be just as cool! Man, I'm smart.
Zeus' POV
As I sat on the train which was heading towards the Capitol, I thought about which of my kids to bring with me. Let's see, how many kids do I have again? I thought. Right. 2. So I could bring Thalia or Jason. Jason was just to cool to die. Personally I envy his awesome wind powers 'cause mine kinda weakened when I joined district 12. Why did I do that again? Anyway… That windy son of mine. Where was I… Oh yeah. So anyway, I started thinking. Jason is just so damn cool, and Thalia really should've been dead a long time ago anyway, or she should be a tree at least… but then I thought, hey, if Jason dies, then I'll have the strongest wind powers again! Thalia being afraid of heights and all…That would work out just fine. And if I could just get a closer look at Jason's wind currents in the arena, I could even channel my own to be just as cool! Man, I'm smart.
Noone's POV
The tributes had arrived at the Capitol, and now it was time to choose their demigod children as tributes. Iris chose some random kid that no one knows about, and Hades chose Nico, Artemis had chosen Zoe, Poseidon chose Percy, Hera chose Thalia, and Zeus chose Jason. Nobody knows where the other districts' tributes went.
At last it was time for dinner. All the demigods sat quietly at the table shooting cold glares at their parents. The gods, however, were taking turns making toasts that almost all said something like, "may the best god win". And feasting like they had never eaten before. " You know it's possible that one of us demigods could win." Percy said flatly. Every demigod raised their head and waited for an answer from the gods. Poseidon chuckled. "Best of luck to you boy, but really. Be realistic." Hera shook her head as if it was a ridiculous thought. Hades sighed pitifully. "Don't get your hopes up, kid." And with that Percy got up and left to his room. "Well," started Artemis. "Tomorrow is a big day. I'm gonna get some sleep" she said, yawning and stretching.