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Chapter 6: Victory
Theseus POV
"Did I miss something!" I said still in a daze from the battle. Everyone was looking at me smiling, including Hades. I was a little ill at ease about that.
"My gods he has become a seaweed brain" Percy said with a smile on his face.
Everyone started to laugh, Hades had a laugh like nails on a chalk board.
"I'm glad everyone is having fun at my expense." I said trying to sound hurt.
"We're just so happy your alive!" Athena said, I felt her holding me, I wish we were alone instead of surrounded by our family.
"You don't remember anything?" Percy asked.
"I remember, I was just in a daze when I woke up. You know dying, then coming back to life, merging with an ancient god, battling a titan/monster, flying into space, blowing up a titan/monster and then separating from the ancient god, thats a lot for one person to take in." I said with a smile on my face.
"He sounds alright to me." Poseidon said smiling broadly.
I then remembered something, something important. I think everyone could see my expression.
"What's wrong brother?" Percy asked.
"I remember, I'm not immortal anymore." I said, I could feel Athena tense up when she heard me. I sat up as she stood and walked over to the edge of the observation deck. I sat there in silence. I had lost her again, I knew we couldn't be together if I was mortal. Everyone else stood up and walked to the opposite side of the observation deck I just sat there stunned.
Percy's POV
The big three, Annabeth and I walked over to the opposite side of the observation deck away from Athena and Theseus.
"We have to help them." Annabeth said.
"Athena will not marry a mortal, even if its Theseus." Zeus said.
Then I remembered the last words Oranos said about Theseus.
"Uncles, remember what Oranos said about Theseus. He said that Theseus was the reason the world was saved. Without him the three of you would have been destroyed by Typhon and without Theseus, Oranos would never have been able to return to save the world." I said.
"He's right brothers, Oranos also told us to reward Theseus." Poseidon added.
"Your right Percy, how did you get so smart." Zeus said.
"Even a seaweed brain gets lucky sometimes." Annabeth said as she elbowed me in the ribs. Even Hades smiled at that.
"We need to call the council." Hades urged.
"Agreed!" Zeus and Poseidon said at the same time.
The gods all started to glow and I turned away as they disappeared. Annabeth and I helped Theseus to the elevator and up to Olympus.
Theseus POV
Annabeth and Percy helped me to Olympus. We walked into the thrown room, sitting before us was the Olympian council of twelve. Zeus looked straight at me and said, "Theseus son of Poseidon, come forward."
I slowly walked forward, it was still hard for me to walk, but my strength was slowly returning. I wasn't immortal anymore and I could certainly tell.
"Yes, Lord Zeus." I said.
"You saved my life and the lives of my brothers, you were instrumental in the defeat of Kronos and Typhon, and in keeping with the last request of my grandfather we wish to reward you." Zeus said.
"What should his reward be?" Hades asked.
"I know what my son wants more than anything in the world." Poseidon said.
"I know as well, my brother. I believe he deserves more than immortality, however," Zeus said.
"You do!" Poseidon said.
"I believe Theseus deserves the ultimate gift, I believe he deserves godhood." Zeus said.
"I believe he deserves more than that. I wish for him to take my place on the council. He has proven to be the greatest hero of all and I owe him very much." Dionysus said.
This statement and revelation was overwhelming to the rest of the Olympians. I for one was shocked, they wanted to make me a god and then Dionysus says he wants me to replace him on the Olympian council. The Olympians began to argue among themselves.
"Enough!" Zeus said. Everyone stopped arguing and the thrown room became completely silent.
"First, Theseus will you accept this reward if bestowed upon you?" Zeus asked.
"I would be honored and humbled to accept this reward, Lord Zeus." I said.
"Good, then we must vote, raise your hand if you support this reward for Theseus." Zeus said. Everyones hand raised except for Hera and Ares. They still carried they're old grudges against me.
"The vote is ten in favor and two in opposition. Theseus your reward is approved. You will receive godhood, then you will take Dionysus position on the Olympian council." Zeus said with a smile on his face.
"Thank you!" I said not believing any of this.
"Close your eyes and the process will begin." Zeus said.
I closed my eyes and then I was hit by a powerful force. I felt like my body was melting but there was no pain. I felt my body reform and I felt power, incredible power flow into me. Then I heard a voice it was Athena, "You must decide your domain, think about what means to you the most."
I thought about the qualities that I always tried to live by loyalty, courage, honor, and self[sacrifice. As I finished my thought I felt a rush of cool air hit me and then I felt the thrown room around me.
"You may open your eyes, Theseus." Zeus said.
I stood before the Olympians, I felt incredible. I felt power within me and when I opened my eyes the first person I saw was Athena, she was smiling at me. She was beautiful!
"I announce to the Olympian council and those that stand before us. I present Theseus god of loyalty, courage, honor and self-sacrifice. In other words, Theseus the god of heroes. Approach Dionysus and kneel." Zeus said.
I walked up to Dionysus and knelt before him. He whispered to me and said, "I never thanked you for keeping my secret, I hope this is thanks enough."
"It does my friend." I said as I smiled at him.
Dionysus placed his hands on my shoulders and then he said, "I transfer my station as member of the Olympian council to Theseus. He has proven himself worthy many times over."
With his last word I felt a sudden surge of power and responsibility. I stood up, Dionysus bowed before me and then disappeared. I turned and sat on the thrown before me. I was now a member of the council of twelve. I looked before me and saw Percy and Annabeth kneeling before us.
"Lord Zeus may I speak?" I asked.
"Certainly my nephew." Zeus said.
"I would like to thank the two young heroes before us. They have proven themselves true heroes and as the god of heroes I grant my blessing upon them." I said.
As I said those words, Percy and Annabeth began to glow and when the light faded they were both dressed in beautiful celestial bronze armor. That was my gift to them armor fit for a god, but intended for great heroes. With this gift and the gift I just received I knew my life would never be the same, but all I cared about was the goddess sitting to my left, Athena. She was my love and my life. I couldn't wait to marry her.
I hope everyone enjoyed this short chapter. The next chapter, "The Wedding" will be longer.