Percy

I don't consider myself an ungrateful person, I mean when you live in the average life of a demi-god you gotta be thankful of the fact that a monster doesn't eat you, or a god you pissed off at twelve hasn't come for another rematch. But when being chased by cannibals after being kicked out of Camp, you somewhat hope for a different life. How did it come to this, well it began about three months ago….

Three Months Ago

The war was over, Gaea was defeated by the storm that I caused (sorry to any Greek villages caught in the crossfire sorry) and all the giants were defeated. The Seven plus Nico and Reyna were all gathered in the throne room of the Olympian Gods currently waiting as the gods flashed to their thrones. I couldn't help but look at a specific section that seemed to be weaving new pictures, it showed a kid battling Ares, commandeering a ship and sailing in the sea of monsters, it showed a man defeating the nemean lion, and holding the sky in place of a goddess, a man blowing up a volcano, and navigating through the labyrinth, as well as commanding the battle of manhattan, defeating Hyperion and his battle against the Titan Lord and former friend Luke Castellan, and it seemed it was weaving new murals as well, and I couldn't help but smile at the work that none other than my wise girl do. The other demi-gods all stare in amazement at the work done in the throne room as for many it's their first time.

"You like it?", Annabeth said as she squeezed my hand, I could see she was nervous of my answer hoping of a positive response

"It's amazing, though I'm surprised you didn't add the guinea pig though", her face immediately becomes relieved as a smile tugs on her face

"You made a cute guinea pig" , we laughed at our past adventure and watched as all the gods arrived and rested on their thrones. I caught the eyes of the hearth goddess as she tended to the hearth. It was at that point the Mr. Drama Queen wanted to start his speech.

"Demi-gods, we as a council thank you for your efforts in helping this war, as without your help the war would've been hard to win."

"Just hard?" I joked as Zeus sat upright clearly annoyed of the truth

"Well it would've been impossible without your help" he grumbled as everyone in the room chuckled

I caught the eye of Reyna and even beneath her expressionless mask I saw a slight smile from her. Even though she is a stone-cold warrior I was probably one of the few that didn't die from seeing her calm and relaxed self.

"Praetor Reyna please step forward", Zeus then switched to his Jupiter form as he beckoned her forward, she looked at me nervous as I gave her a reassuring smile as she stepped forward.

"For your efforts in leading the Romans to war we the gods offer you any wish, as long it is within our power of course."

"Thank you Lord Jupiter my wish is for a camp barrier similar to the one in Camp-Half Blood is placed around Camp Jupiter, I think my fellow romans would enjoy not having to do camp parole anymore", loud cheers where heard from the roman side of the group

"It shall be done" Jupiter said

The next hour led for everyone to receive a wish, Frank's was for Hazel's curse to be lifted, and Hazel's was for Frank's to be lifter (they're perfect for each other). Leo's was for Calypso to be freed from her prison, Jason's was for temples of minor gods to be constructed in Camp Jupiter, and to be free to join Camp Half-Blood. Piper's was for Jason's memory to be completely returned as she held hands with Jason. And Nico was asked by his father to be his lieutenant, which left me and Annabeth.

" Annabeth Chase please step forward to the council" Athena proclaimed calmly but you could see the pride in her eyes." Annabeth stepped forward with pride on her face beaming with honor

"For your efforts in both the Titan and Giant war and returning my parthenos to the Greeks, I offer you to be MY immortal lieutenant which grants you access to the Olympic Library" My heart dropped with each word she spoke as she looked at me with a smirk on her face. I looked frantically at Annabeth trying to catch her eyes but it was like she was stuck in a gaze, and the next words broke me apart.

"I accept Mother", my heart immediately shattered and was close to crying when Athena sent a beam to Annabeth. I could barely process my thoughts when my father called me.

"PERSEUS ACHILLES JACKSON STEP FORWARD" my Father's voice echoed through the hall, with all chatter silencing with his command. Silently, I walked towards my father's throne and bowed and then to Zeus, much to the Drama Queens displeasure.

"Son, the council as a whole thanks you for your contribution in the the defeat of Kronos and Gaia, and for that we offer you the greatest gift of all, we offer you godhood, but not as a minor God, we offer you a seat at the council as the God of Tides, Loyalty, Swordsmanship, and Heroes. Will you accept my Son?", he said the last part with a bit of sadness, clearly knowing the answer to his offer. I looked at Annabeth as she was clearly trying to get me to accept, but I already knew my answer before coming here.

"Father, I am honored by your generous gift, but I have to decline, immortality isn't something I look forward to as many of you know from last time. But I do ask for a wish if you all swear to the styx to accept it." Zeus sighed clearly annoyed that I again denied becoming a God, but he grumbled that the council would indeed follow through.

"I ask for Lady Hestia and Lord Hades to receive their rightful place on the council"