I DO NOT OWN PERCY JACKSON OR ANY OF THESE CHARECTERS, BUT THE PLOT Anaklusmos14 owns The Queen Champion
3 Years after Percy's disappeance
On Olympus No ones POV
'What a fastening name' Athena said
"The Betrayal"
"Twelve Olympian gods and goddesses stormed into the throne room on Olympus expecting to battle the Titan, Lord Kronos"
"We already know what happens here, can't we skip" whined Apollo
"NO" shouted nearly everyone in the room, leaving Apollo to pout
"As he attempted to destroy their seats of power. But when they burst into through the doors, they saw a sight no one expected. Luke Castellan, who had become the host for the Titan Lord, lay motionless on the floor, apparently dead. Percy Jackson stood above Annabeth Chase with his sword aimed at her throat. Unnoticed by the Olympians were the tears falling from his face."
"Unnoticed they were" shouted Thals (that is future Thalia, Thals)
"When Annebeth"
The older Athenian children winced at the name
"Noticed the Olympians, she quickly cried out for help.
"Mom, please help me. Percy is trying to kill me. He's a traitor." Annabeth yelled sounding helpless.
Before anyone could react, Athena sent a blast of energy at the son of Poseidon, knocking him off his feet. Annabeth quickly pulled out her dagger and aimed for a spot below Percy's left armpit. Before she could stab him, a sliver arrow flew through the air, impaling the daughter of Athena through the arm that held the dagger causing the dagger to go flying across the floor."
"Such good aim" said both Thalia, causing everyone to laugh, as they both blushed.
"You lying B*tch." Spat a hobbling teenage girl in a sliver parka. Thalia Grace, Lieutenant of the Hunters of Artemis, stood glaring at the blonde haired demigod.
Athena turned to attack the girl but was met with both a master bolt and trident levelled at her face.
"Enough!" Zeus bellowed. "Thalia, explain what is going on." Zeus ordered in an agitated tone.
"First, you must restrain Annabeth. She is a traitor and will kill Percy first chance she gets." Thalia said gesturing to the semi-conscious Percy Jackson on the throne room floor.
"You lie. We clearly saw Jackson trying to kill my daughter." Athena hissed.
"Silence!" Zeus yelled. "Ares, detain the girl. Apollo, tend to Jackson." Zeus backed before gesturing for Thalia to continue.
Ares snapped his fingers and Annabeth was bound in celestial bronze shackles,"
"You know you could have just used mortal steel" said Hephaestus, everyone turned to him, but he went back to fiddling with what was in his hand.
"While Apollo checked on Percy who was starting to regain his senses.
"Annabeth, Percy and I were on our way to the throne room following Kronos. Outside the door, statue of Hera fell and landed on my leg."
"Sorry for that" Hera said surprising people that she was they and make them star at shock at what she just said.
"Percy tried to help me, but Annabeth dragged him into the throne room saying there was no time. As I struggled to free myself, I could hear Percy battling the Titan Lord. I managed to get free and dragged myself to the throne room doors just in time to see Annabeth sneak up behind Percy and stab him in the lower back. When the blade bounced off, Annabeth seemed shocked."
"Ha even Percy didn't trust her" explained Apollo, with Hermes nodding in agreement.
"I heard her say that, that was where his Achilles' spot was to Kronos or Luke. Percy whirled around and stabbed Luke in his side, a strike that somehow found Luke's Achilles' spot. Annabeth then began attacking Percy, screaming about him killing the love of her life. Percy quickly disarmed her and had his sword at her throat. When Annabeth asked what he was waiting for, Percy told her that her fate wasn't his to decide. Percy said it would be up to the gods to decide what to do with her." Thalia explained out of breath as Apollo made his way to heal her leg.
"How do we know you're telling the truth?" Athena snapped at Thalia.
"You could ask me if she was lying" Apollo said.
"Thalia glared at the goddess before speaking, "I swear on the River Styx that every word I just told the gods was true."
"Or you could just do that"
"Thalia said still glaring at the Goddess of Wisdom.
Thunder rumbled loudly and the gods turned to look at Annabeth with looks of rage while she cowered in her shackles.
Percy managed to get to his feet and stumbled his way toward Thalia, who was now able to stand after Apollo had worked on her leg. As soon as he reached her, he hugged her tightly, whispering thank you, as tears still fell from his face. Thalia, who was also crying, hugged her cousin back just as tightly. Both Percy and Thalia sat near the hearth as the Olympians repaired the damage to their thrones and the throne room. Annabeth was proven a traitor and sentenced to Tartarus after her memories were searched and the gods saw she had been a traitor since the beginning with Luke.
Once the throne room was repaired, the gods brought all the surviving demigods from the war, along with all the Cyclops and nature spirits who fought, inside the throne room for the reward ceremony. As Zeus droned on and on"
"I do no drone on" Zeus said All the Olympians but Zeus and looked at each other then back at Zeus and shouted,
"Yes you do"
"About the bravery of the gods, Percy comforted his cousin as she continued to cry about the betrayal of their best friend."
"Ex-best friend" Thals spat.
"The same girl, who up until an hour prior, Percy had been hopelessly in love with."
No one saw the jealousy in Arty's eyes 'well he no longer has a love for that girl, because he is now MY love of MY life, and I am his'
"He, along with just about everyone else, thought she felt the same way. Apparently it had all been an act and now Percy was at a loss for answers. His face slowly morphed into one with a look of hopelessness. His eyes lost their mirth and light, becoming lifeless and lost."
"He looked like he died inside, and he probably had, with what she did to Prissy" said Clarisse, with people who knew and saw Percy nodded their heads.
"Percy snapped back to attention when the gods began to talk about the demigods. Hestia, who was sitting with both Percy and Thalia, gestured for the pair to go forward to hear what Zeus had to say.
Zeus called for Percy's Cyclops half-brother Tyson to come forward. Zeus appointed Tyson a general in the armies of Olympus; the leader of the Cyclops Army in the times of war required by the gods. When Zeus offered Tyson a weapon of his choice, Tyson chose a stick. Most chuckled at the request"
As they were doing now.
"But Percy just stared blankly ahead."
And everyone stopped,
"He really did break, Annabeth broke Percy" Travis said.
"After Tyson, Grover was appointed a new Lord of the Wild and given a place on the Council of Cloven Elders, to which he fainted after being told.
Next was Thalia. She was promised help in filling the Hunter's ranks and was complimenred by both her father Zeus and mistress Artemis.
"Percy Jackson!" Poseidon bellowed, as his voice quickly hushed all talking.
Percy walked forward, bowing to Zeus first, before kneeling in front of his father's feet. Everyone stared at Percy who kept his head down, face emotionless.
"Rise, my son." Poseidon said.
Percy rose to his feet, his facial features never wavering.
"A great hero must be rewarded," Poseidon said. "Is there anyone here who would deny that my son is not deserving?"
The question was met with silence.
"The council agrees," Zeus said. "Percy Jackson, you will have one gift from the gods."
Percy looked up slowly, "Anything?"
Zeus nodded grimly, "I know what you will ask, the greatest gift of all. Yes, if you want it, it shall be yours. The gods have not bestowed this gift on any mortal hero in many centuries, but, Perseus Jackson-if you wish it-you shall be made a god. You shall serve as your father's lieutenant for all time."
Percy didn't hesitate.
"No thank you Lord Zeus." He said emotionlessly.
"No," Zeus growled. "You are turning down our generous offer?"
"I am still angry about that" Zeus growled.
"I understand it is unexpected my Lord. But I would like a gift. Do you promise to grant my wish?" Percy asked calmly.
Zeus eyed him warily, "If it is within our power."
"It is, and it's less difficult than making me a god. But I need your word on the River Styx." Percy added.
"What?" Dionysus cried. "You don't trust us?"
Percy turned and looked at Hades, "Someone once told me to always get a solemn oath."
Hades smirked, "Guilty."
"Fine," Zeus growled. "In the name of the council, we swear by the River Styx to grant your reasonable request, as long as it is within the power of the gods."
Thunder boomed outside.
"Honestly Lord Zeus, I need some time in the mortal world. Everything I thought I knew turned out to be a lie. While I'd like to be immortal, I'd rather avoid being bound by ancient laws. The first part of my wish is to be granted partial immortality like the Hunters of Artemis. I would also like to cabins to be built at Camp Half-Blood for all gods, both major and minor. I think my cousin Nico has proven himself to be more than worthy to have his own cabin." Percy started before he was interrupted.
"Are you calling me a minor god, Jackson?" Hades yelled.
"Hades don't read yourself" Athena scowled
"Are you calling me a minor god, Jackson?" Hades yelled.
Everyone laughed at Hades, bright red face, Athena continued once their stopped
Surprisingly, Percy smirked, "No Uncle, I just wanted to make sure Nico got his own cabin. I'm not quite done yet."
Hades' eyes widened before narrowing at Percy, waiting for him to continue.
"I want the minor gods who joined the Titans to be pardoned just this once. I want the peaceful Titans like Calypso and Leto to be freed from their prisons. And lastly, I would like both my Uncle Hades and Aunt Hestia to have their thrones returned to them. That is my wish." Percy finished before returning to his position knelling in front of his father.
Zeus snorted, "Is that all?"
"Percy," his father said, "you ask a lot."
"I hold you to your oath, all of you." Percy said calmly.
The council was silent.
As it was now.
Percy looked up to see a number of different looks. Some looked angry, but others confused. Percy caught the slivery eyes of Artemis boring into him. He couldn't tell what she was thinking but Percy looked away, deciding being a jackelope was not worth finding out.
Everyone laughed at the thought.
"You wish for immortality, but freedom from the ancient laws. You could become a dangerous enemy over time should your loyalties ever changed." Zeus said with narrowed eyes.
Percy stood from his spot at his father's feet and calmly walked in front of Zeus' throne where he knelt.
"I, Perseus Achilles Jackson, swear by the River Styx to stay forever loyal to Olympus and to fight, to defend it should the need arise from another threat." Percy stated seriously.
The Olympians looked at Percy with shock now, except Athena. She was still fuming about her daughter being a traitor. She still hated Percy"
Everyone glared at Athena for thinking that, after what he went though.
"But she was mostly embarrassed her daughter had been a traitor right under her nose for years.
Zeus' anger seemed to diminish rather quickly after Percy's oath. He was angry about being told what to do but now had an extremely powerful demigod at his disposal"
Now everyone turned their glare to Zeus who looked like he wanted to die.
"And decided that then benefits outweighed the drawbacks.
"Very well Perseus. We the council shall grant your wish." Zeus thundered as two new thrones rose at the end of the rows of thrones.
Hades' looked at Percy oddly before giving a grudging nod of appreciation. Hestia walked up to Percy and hugged him tightly.
She leaned down to his ear, "Thank you Perseus. If you ever need help, come to the hearth and I will be there for you." She whispered before planting a kiss on his cheek and walking to her new throne. Percy's face broke into the smallest of smiles for a second before the pain of betrayal wiped it from his face again.
"And it was very painful, if I do so say so myself" Grover stated.
"Percy returned to his position knelling in front of Zeus, waiting to be dismissed.
"Artemis, please come here, daughter." Zeus announced.
Artemis narrowed her eyes a bit but got up from her throne and strode over to where Percy was standing.
"It would be easiest if you could give Perseus the same immortality as your hunters." Zeus said.
Artemis nodded and touched Percy's shoulder, causing him to glow sliver for second before it vanished.
"I wonder what the glow was." Wondered Poseidon. Everyone looked at both Artemis' and they just looked down not answering and looking at anyone one.
"Thank you, Lady Artemis." Percy said politely.
Artemis stared at Percy for a moment before giving him a nod and returning to her throne.
"I believe this ceremony is now complete. New cabins will be built at Camp Half-Blood and the peaceful Titans shall be released as soon as possible. Now, we shall celebrate our victory with a party on Olympus." Zeus thundered.
Apollo, Dionysus and Hermes all smiled and vanished. When the first person opened the throne room doors, they were greeted with a massive courtyard filled with food and wine. Music was playing and a dance floor was set up. People began exiting the throne room and heading to the party.
Percy hung back waiting for people to clear out so he could slip out without being notice.
"WHAT!" Apollo, Hermes and Dionysus Shouted. But were ignored.
"He already had plans on how he wanted to spend the foreseeable future.
When everyone was gone, Percy made to sneak off through a side room to escape the party. But when he turned, he saw Hera glaring at him from her throne.
Percy tensed a bit but then surprisingly made his way over to her throne and bowed.
"Lady Hera, I was wondering if I could please have a moment of your time." Percy asked quietly.
Hera narrowed her eyes at Percy but gave him a slight nod.
"I just wanted to apologize for the way I spoke to you last year after the quest in the labyrinth. I didn't actually agree with what she said to you but I was naïve and stupid. I was trying to to direct your anger toward me instead of her. I am sorry for what I did."
"Prissy apologized for something" Clarisse said, shocked.
"Percy explained. He bowed and turned to leave but stopped when Hera spoke.
"Wait, Perseus." Hera called.
Percy turned back and looked at Hera, half expecting to get incinerated.
"I believe you are trying to avoid the celebration, correct?" Hera asked.
Percy nodded warily.
"Well, I will help you. Thank you for your apology. While I was angry, I understand you reasons." Hera said with a small smile before she snapped her fingers and Percy vanished.
Percy reappeared inside an empty Camp Half-Blood. Percy felt relieved knowing he wouldn't have to deal with anyone seeing him leave. He quickly went into the Poseidon cabin and gathered clothes, money, drachmas, weapons and supplies. He grabbed a piece of paper and wrote down a short letter addressed to Chiron.
Percy left his cabin and walked into the dining pavilion where he convinced a few nymphs to give him some food for travel. Percy walked over to the brazier and dropped a couple of his food into the fire. "For Lady Hera. Thank you for getting me off Olympus." Percy muttered before jogging off to the big house where he left the note for Chiron. Percy looked over the camp one last time before he made his way up Half-Blood Hill. After petting Peleus, Percy turned his back on his home for the past four years, unsure when or if he would see it again.
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The next morning when Chiron returned to Camp Half-Blood with the demigods, he was greeted with a letter that sent a pang of pain through his heart.
Dear Chiron,
I am letting you know I won't be staying at camp for a while. After everything that happened yesterday, I have decided to spend some time traveling. I need some time to sort through my emotions. Please don't think I am angry at you or anyone. You are like a father to me, and the campers like my brothers and sisters. I just need time to myself. Please don't search for me. I will return when I have figured things out. Thank you for everything Chiron, and please tell the campers I am sorry.
Thank you,
Percy Jackson"
"There, end of this chapter, so he wants to read next?"
"I will" said Zoe.
"Mystery Man"
