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The three gods swam back to the kingdom of Atlantis, Percy's face in a state of sorrow due to Leo's death.
They soon entered the throne room, where Poseidon summoned seats for them, all three then sat down. Silence engulfed the room for a moment, when Percy broke the silence "So.. the civil war that just happened."
Poseidon had a somber look on his face, one that– jarringly– made Percy realize how old his godly father really was. "It was bound to happen; I was… blind, to the signs. I have been for ages now. I do wish they had come to reason with me instead of turning away, but it is what the Fates planned."
"So.. you knew, and you didn't stop it?"
"I couldn't." He said. "Sometimes, you can't plan for everything. And gods are not quick to act; time does not work like that for us."
"but you knew, and yet you expected your kids- my half siblings - to come to you to sort it out, instead of reaching out to them! So not only do gods neglect their demigod kids but they neglect their godly kids!"
Anger took over Poseidon's face now, "HOW DARE YOU SPEAK TO ME LIKE THAT, GET OUT OF MY THRONE ROOM!"
Both Nico and Percy swam out of the throne room but as they did, a bright white light engulfed them both; they appeared on an island. It had a lush forest, and a rather large state house that stood before them, not far from the beach where they stood. As the two looked around, they noticed a figure walking to them.
The first thing they noticed about the figure was her long white hair, done in an elaborate braid down her back; the second thing was her eyes, which were a piercing silver. She appeared to be around 5'3 feet tall, if Percy had to guess, and the large wings behind her made her build seem quite slim.
"Percy Jackson, Nico Di Angelo, finally a pleasure to meet you both." She said with a serene smile.
Both the young demigods gulped, "Lady Ananke," Nico greeted, whereas Percy gave a simple nod.
Ananke looked at them. "Everything that has happened to you so far has been under my control, I have had enough of Olympus and the three Moriari. They have been out of control, so now it's my turn to command what happens under my will."
Percy scowled "Melding gods as per." Nico had to stifle a chuckle, while Ananke had a blank expression on her face. She turned around and started to walk, beckoning for the two to follow her; they did, after sharing a glance.
She led them through to a large room; maps and notes laid everywhere. Percy looked over the maps as Nico looked over the notes. "You two are to lead a war against Zeus and his allies. If you win, then the world may forever have world peace; that is what I have foreseen."
Percy and Nico didn't say anything; Percy leaned back against the wall, while Nico picked up a few of the notes to get a closer look.
"Why must we always be in a state of war?" Percy asked out loud, not really looking for an answer.
Ananke spoke, "It is necessary for the gods and humans to evolve and better themselves."
With a wave of Ananke's hand, the two minor gods were back in the underworld; they landed on Nico's bed.
As the two grumbled, they left Nico's room and headed to Hades' throne room, "Father, summon Poseidon; we need to talk." Nico spoke.
Hades nodded and did so; in a bright blue light and a smell of the sea, Poseidon appeared, glaring at the two for a short minute. "What do you want, brother?"
"It wasn't me, but the children who requested your presence." He answered, gesturing to the two minor gods.
Percy looked at the two and spoke; "We were godnapped by Lady Ananke, she told us that everything that has happened so far wasn't the fates doing but hers- she said it was necessary due to her plan to enact a civil war on Olympus with Nico and I leading our side, because once Sky uncle is gone and a new ruler has been chosen - which i believe she has made her mind up on, then peace shall endure on earth and in the heavens for centuries to come."
The two elder gods raised an eyebrow, not fully believing him. "I swear on the Styx." Percy said, thunder boomed, but nothing happened to him.
"So…another war…" Nico said.
Percy grimly nodded, "And yet again Nico, we are leading it, so we need to talk about potential allies."
Nico seemed to think, "If we promise Mr D to get rid of his ban, and punishment he will sway to us, Persephone will side with us due to dad, Aphrodite, Apollo, Artemis and Hermes would all need good reason, especially as Artemis is one of Zeus' favorites"
The other three gods seemed to nod, Percy spoke up "I bet we can get some minor gods on our side, especially as Zeus makes them feel unwanted, Hestia will be neutral like other wars. But I don't want any demigods to be harmed, there are too few and they have gone through enough wars now."
On Olympus, Zeus as paranoid as ever sat on his throne, glaring at Apollo after a prophecy had been issued:
Two shall lead against all odds,
Perseus and Nico, defying the gods.
With allies strong, they face the storm,
Against Zeus' might, a new norm.
From shadows deep and sea's embrace,
They'll rise to meet the daunting chase.
The throne of thunder shall be shaken,
Old power's grip, finally taken.
By Lady Ananke's ancient will,
Destiny's path they shall fulfill.
In the clash of gods, a dawn will rise,
A new era seen through mortal eyes.
Old gods replaced, their time has passed,
A new order comes, a change so vast.
Hestia, the queen, with hearth's warm light,
Guides the new gods, through day and night.
Zeus dethroned, Poseidon gone,
Hera's power now withdrawn.
Kratos ' rage and Athena's lore,
Yield to peace, a new rapport.
Demigods thought dead, now return,
Their rightful places they shall earn.
With courage bold and hearts so true,
They'll build a world that's fresh and new.
From shadows deep and sea's embrace,
They'll rise to meet the daunting chase.
The throne of thunder shall be shaken,
Old power's grip, finally taken.
By Lady Ananke's ancient will,
Destiny's path they shall fulfill.
In the clash of gods, a dawn will rise,
A new era seen through mortal eyes.
Victory won through unity's call,
Olympus reborn, a future for all.
Zeus roared, "WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THIS!"
Athena assessed the prophecy, "Father, I think… I know we are to arm ourselves for a civil war, against Perseus Jackson and Nico Di Angelo, and it seems Lady Ananke has been planning this- using us all as puppets. For her own agenda."
In his anger, Zeus threw a master bolt at the throne room doors. With a strike of lightning the doors were gone. He then turned to where the hearth was and threw his bolt at it, however it seemed to bounce off it - as if it was protected by a higher power.