The Infinite Proposal Chapter 5

AN: Hello fellow people of the land they call "fanfiction"! This chapter is going to be extra long, just for you fanfictioners! Also, did you guys read House of Hades? No offense, but it didn't meet up with the other books. Mr. Riordan's writing skills are just GONE in that story. But, I have hopes that the next book will be awesome.

Last thing; remember to vote for who will be Hestia's competitors. No Artemis or Athena, but you people can try to convince me.

(A note to Fanfic writers; WRITER'S BLOCK DO NOT EXIST!)

Last time:

As they finished and paid, the sun was slowly dimming and setting outside. When Percy and Hestia went outside, they both gasped at its lusciousness. As they watched, their hands slowly met, and their heads slowly turned…

Now:

As their eyes slowly met, they closed distance. Between them was the horizon, and above it was the sun. The sun, a symbol of life to all, was glowing in an orange color, shining the field and city below Olympus. But, the sunlight hitting Olympus was what an artist would die to see. The sunlight hit the Corinthian pillars of the temples, and made it shine. The glows gave people hope that tomorrow was going to happen.

Closing the gap between their faces, they started closing their eyes. They were so close that Percy could see the true beauty in Hestia. She was absolutely glowing. Her orange robe, eyes, and flowing hair illuminated in the wind. The surrounded streets and buildings seemed to back away, making her stand out. His favorite part about her physically was her smile. Her warm smile seemed to pierce his heart, and make it warm. Percy started to blush as they closed distance. They were about to meet, when suddenly, a loud pop filled the air.

The two suddenly pulled apart and looked towards the sky. Draping the sky were tiny explosions of colored sparks. Fireworks filled the sky so well that Percy couldn't see the constellations very well.

Percy looked at Hestia and blushed. Hestia also met his gaze, and smiled warmly at him. Percy then thought that she was the kindest being alive.

"So… Uhhhh…" Percy attempted to speak.

"Loss for words, I see…" Hestia teased.

Percy pouted, and then grabbed her hand.

"Let's go somewhere!"

"I don't know Percy, it's getting late." Hestia said "Even immortals sometimes sleep you know."

"Then we'll go to your palace!"

"Sure, but curfew is at 12!"

Percy took a glance at his watch. His watch told him that it was 8 p.m. He then put on a grin.

"Let's go!"

At Palace of Hestia:

Hestia opened the door and walk in, with Percy following. Outside, the only thing Percy saw about the palace was that it was small. It looked just like a wood cabin. But inside was vast, and full. Obviously it was ancient magic.

The walls of Hestia's abode were made out of Olympian Gold, Celestial Bronze, and carved wood. All in all, it was glowing brightly and had a cozy feeling to it. The floor was just made of pine, but had warm, soft rugs covering a part of it. There were a lot of furniture (AN: plural of furniture is apparently furniture…), one of them being a leather couch in front of a lit fireplace. Together, Hestia and Percy sat down, holding hands.

For the past 3 hours, they had watched several movies on a holographic T.V., and had small talks. After the fun was over, they were both tired. Their eyes were baggy, and movements a bit slow. Hestia was sitting on Percy's lap, and was leaning against him. Not that Percy minded or anything. After Percy turned off the T.V., he then turned to Hestia.

"Tired?"

Hestia groaned, "Yeah… I want to go to sleep… Oh, and by the way, you're sleeping on this couch…"

Percy frowned… He then had an idea, "Hey Hestia, are you ticklish?"

"A litt- Wait a minute!" Hestia said with wide eyes.

Suddenly, Percy flipped over and pinned Hestia to the couch. Then Percy started to tickle her mercilessly, and Hestia was laughing uncontrollably. In fact, she was laughing so much, that tears started to show. Percy then started to talk.

"Hestia, I want to sleep on a bed too you know… Oh if there only was a way…" Percy said whilst tickling Hestia. (AN: Not going to be a lemon… Unless you readers convince me)

"HAHA-no-HAHA-way-HEHEHE-FINE!" Hestia said laughing.

"Now that was easy wasn't it?"

Percy soon realized the awkwardness of their position. Percy's legs were between Hestia's, and his hands were on her waist. Hestia looked at him curiously, until knowledge dawned on her. They both shot up like rockets, and quickly composed themselves.

"So… To bed then?" Hestia asked.

"Yeah… We're both tired… We should sleep."

It was already well past 12 a.m. when they finished their day and went upstairs to the bedroom. The bedroom was simple and small. It just had a big bed, and a desk with a lava lamp. The walls and the floor was exactly the same as the first floor. But seeing the one bed confused Percy.

"Uh Hestia, there's only one bed…"

"Oh no worrys… Here!" Hestia then waved her hand, and the one bed split into two identical copies.

"Oh… Uh… Thank you." Percy said while blushing.

Hestia smiled at him, "Your welcome."

After a peeking accident while changing, they were both in bed. Hestia was looking at the wall, while Percy was staring at the ceiling. There was an uncomfortable silence in the room. It didn't last long though as Percy soon fell asleep.

He hoped he wouldn't have a nightmare, but it's too common for demigods. His dream consisted of a monster camp in the middle of the woods. There weren't many monsters, but enough to make a couple demigods a bit nervous. The ones that the dream focused on were the one sitting around a campfire inside a ring of tents. The one that was talking was a scorpion-like thing… At least to Percy, its tail looked like the ones of a scorpion. The monster looked extremely familiar. But Percy didn't pay attention to the monster's familiarity, but the words coming out of its mouth.

"A few recon missions, then we join up with the main group." It hissed.

Then one of the other monsters replied, "But I'm tired!"

"Shut it!" it was very angry, "If any of you whine anymore, you will face his wrath!"

The scorpion-like monster looked straight at Percy, and shot projectiles at him with his tail. It was so accurate, and so fast, that Percy didn't have the time to brace. With panic, he woke straight up, covered in sweat. He looked around, and saw that it was morning. He looked to his right and saw that Hestia's bed was empty and made. He went downstairs and saw a note on the couch.

It read: Dear Percy,

At the council room… As soon as you finish this note, come immediately.

Hestia

He noticed that the note was written with no patience, and decided that it wouldn't be wise to keep wasting time. He put on some cloths and went outside. The first thing that Percy noticed was the Olympus was empty. Dead leaves rustled through the streets, and the pillars that made the buildings appeared dull.

He made his way to the Olympian council room and inside. Surrounding him was the full council themselves in all their glory. Power radiated from each of the deities, and the thrones were making them look even more powerful. Percy knelt in the center of the room and greeted his father and Zeus. A few moments later, the King thundered out, "Perseus! Your heroics have earned the council your respect. To accommodate your fulfilled duties to Olympus, we present to you what only a few have been given… We, the council, offer you immortality!"

Percy's eyes went wide, and his mouth dropped. The face was amusing to the council, and so they chuckled.

"Uh… I… Accept?"

Percy then looked at his father, Poseidon. Poseidon then replied Percy with a grin. After a few moments, Zeus yet again talked, "Perseus, we give you the food of the gods. Eat this, and you will gain immortality."

On cue, a plate of ambrosia, and a goblet of nectar appeared in front of Percy. He hesitantly took the godly food, and ate it in a few seconds. After he finished, he looked around and saw that everyone was looking at him expectantly. Percy was confused as to why they were looking at him this way. He soon understood, as he suddenly blacked out and landed on a pair of arms.

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