Chapter 2

A/N: Thank you for checking out Operation: Pothena. I do believe that Pothena is a favorite among some people, next to Traite, Percabeth, and Thalico. I can relate to a Pothena pairing, but I'm not getting into it. Anyway, I hope you like chapter 2 of Aphrodite's greatest plot, which may backfire once again.

Aphrodite: Hey! My plans work!

Me: How many times have you tried to get Poseidon and Athena together?

Aphrodite: Hmm, good point. Nevermind that, I will still make your love life very difficult.

Me: Can't mess with what doesn't exist. Anyway, I don't own PJO or HoO

Aphrodite: Can I guess?

Me: Let me think. No

Aphrodite: I already know. Let the games begin!

Poseidon POV:

I hate these meetings. My brother always rants about how thunder storms are better than my storms, and how he thinks Hades should stop complaining about his job in the Underworld. Let's get some things straight here. Ocean storms are more destructive because you can't really run from them. My hurricanes may be destructive, but I seriously should stop sending them all over the place.

Hades actually has it easy. His realm is names after him. The Fields of Punishment have shrunken since we went to sleep, and traffic has ceased. Daedalus designed highways that could lead more souls to judgment pavilions all over the place. My Cyclops's are great workers when they do what they love.

Aphrodite and Athena disappeared for some reason. Well, I know that Owl Head is going to bury herself in a library. "Brother? Brother! Did you hear what I just said?!" Zeus boomed.

I looked up. Everyone was staring at me like I grew a second head. (Long story, don't ask). "Apollo! Check to see if he can still hear," he said.

Apollo it up, and jumped over to my throne. He pulled out a flashlight, and pointed at it in my ear. "He looks healthy, but I can see my little sister from here," he joked.

I punched him in the family jewels while Artemis shot an arrow at him. "HOW MANY TIMES MUST I TELL YOU THAT I WAS BORN FIRST!" she shrieked in my ear.

"Hello! I'm the god of medicine! I know that I was born first!" Apollo yelled.

"Oh please! It took you 200 years before you knew how to walk!"

I sighed as I tuned them out. I hate these arguments. They've been arguing since the 1500s. Every time Apollo thinks he gained a foothold in the arguments, Artemis always shoots him down. I swear, someone should tell them that Artemis was clearly born first. I mean, I was there! No one bothers to ask me for my opinion, or even Hera's opinion.

I looked over, and Hephaestus was burying his head in his hands. I guess he can't take the argument anymore either. I got up, and walked out. "Brother, where do you think you're going?" Zeus called out.

"Getting an ice pack," I responded.

"But you can control ice. Sit back down, the meeting isn't over!"

I sighed, and teleported out.

Zeus POV:

I sighed as my brother teleported away. I want to leave as well, but I have to set the example around here, even if that means I have to bash a few heads. Oh yeah, almost forgot about that. "SILENCE!" I boomed.

They both shut up and looked at me. "Lord Zeus, please tell my stupid brother that I was born first," Artemis complained.

"Oh yeah, like he will lie to you and get away from it. I was obviously born first," Apollo said.

I sighed. "Artemis, you were born first. Apollo was two seconds behind," I said.

Apollo's face was priceless. "But-but—"

"You have the memory of being born first because Hermes decided to have fun," I said. "He even knew about you guys fighting in the future, so he decided to have a bit of fun."

Apollo turned to Hermes, who shrank in his throne. "HERMES!"

Hermes looked up and smiled sheepishly. "Hey brother, what's up?"

Apollo growled, and stood up. "Um, uh. Surprise?"

His hands rose up, signaling his urge to strangle the trickster. "Um, hey they found a cure for cancer last year," he said, trying to derail the murderous god of medicine.

He growled, and got closer. "Oh Styx," he mumbled.

Hermes quickly got up, and took off. Apollo quickly followed, and they flew out of the window and down to the mortal world. Oh great, more drama for the mortals. I can see the headlines now. Mailman murdered by doctor. Ran marathon before being caught.

Artemis was rolling on the floor laughing. I sighed, and got to my feet. "We will continue the meeting next week. Meeting adjourned," I boomed.

Everyone quickly flashed out. I sighed, and walked over to my window. I saw Hermes running for his immortal life as Apollo chased him with an arrow nocked in his bow. I wonder who will tend to his wounds when Hermes is caught. Apollo won't be doing anything to help him, I know that.

I was about to flash out as well, but an Iris Message interrupted me. Hades was on the other line, and there were Furies flying around, screeching and cursing in Greek. "Brother, we have a problem," he said.

I sighed. "Not now, Hades. The meeting unofficially ended with Hermes running for his life, and I'm really tired. Can we talk about it tomorrow? It is the Winter Solstice anyway," I said.

I walked away from the Iris Message, and I heard Hades sigh in frustration. "It's about Father!" he called out.

I stopped in my tracks, and turned. "No, you are just looking for an excuse to come up here early, aren't you?"

He shook his head. "Although, I need to speak with you. I can't wait until tomorrow because everything is starting to fall. My Furies are outraged because something escaped the Underworld. He didn't escape, but something did," he said.

I sighed. "Come on up. We will discuss this in my quarters in half an hour. Besides, I need to hunt down my daughter; I think she's having another 'isolation' episode."

He laughed. "Poseidon is up there again, isn't he? I swear, those two have had the most interesting relationship ever. Their children still bicker here in the Underworld. I had to break up a fight because it was getting too chaotic," he said.

I chuckled. "I have a bad feeling about this, though. Aphrodite is causing some trouble right now with those two. If she gets them together behind my back, I swear I will send Poseidon to the Underworld for a permanent vacation," I said.

Just like all mortal fathers, I am very nervous about my daughter. I need to protect her, mainly because she took her virgin oath all those years ago. Something's wrong with her, I just know it. "Don't be too dramatic. I'm still on the fence about my daughter dating the son of Mars. I'm sure you're on the fence about your daughter dating my son," he said.

My eyes widened. "WHAT?! MY DAUGHTER IS DATING YOUR SON?!"

He blushed. "Oops, I should not have said that. Um, see you tomorrow," he said.

Before I could question him, he disconnected me, and I stood there. My anger was rising quickly. I grabbed my Master Bolt, and flashed over to Camp Half-Blood. That's right, I need to have a little talk with my daughter.

A/N: Well, there's a little awkward moment. I won't put 'The Talk' in the next chapter, but as you can see, Olympus has gone to Hades. Hermes and Apollo are racing to the death, Artemis is probably still laughing in her temple, Zeus has gone all 'Father-mode' on Thalia, Poseidon has a headache, and Ares is doing who knows what. Anyway, please review and I will update as soon as possible.

Thalia: Wait, my father is coming here?! HIDE ME!

Me: Uh oh, this will be fun. Still, for Thalia's privacy, I will not post her talk with Zeus.

Nico: Why did my father have to mention our relationship? We aren't dating, officially.

Me: Fatherly instincts I guess. Good luck you two ;)

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