Secret Love

Chapter 7

The next scene that started was just before they gods came into the room. "I'm sorry. I love you my sea prince " Luke said softly as he pulled Percy into a hug and kissed his forehead. "I love you until infinity idiotic thief" he scoffed as he closed his eyes when they started to water. He pulled away as he felt Luke move his hand and it hover over his mortal spot "Make things right please. Don't let the people, who lost their life be for nothing" Luke said as he plunged the knife into his side and fell forward into Percy who lowered him to the ground. " I w-won't I promise. Hold on we can get you some ambrosia" Percy said as he let his tears flow down his face. Luke pulled out the knife which a wince as blood poured out and Percy put his hand on his side while he tried to apply pressure to the wound. He looked down at his lover and he pushed Luke's hair out of his eyes with his other hand. "You k-know I won't last that long. Don't cry Beautiful, we'll each other again " Luke weakly as he lifted his hand and rested it on Percy cheek while wiping his tears away with his thumb. "Take care of Annabeth for me please" he said quietly " I will. I'll protect her with my life" Percy said as he leaned down and placed a soft kiss on his lips, not noticing that Annabeth and Grover stood beside him. When he pulled away he saw Luke's eyes close "Luke! Hang on Luke!" Percy shouted as he leaned his forehead against Luke's while he cried.

Once the memory ended the gods talked quietly in Ancient Greek among themselves. The talking stopped when Zeus stood up "we have decided that Percy isn't a traitor. You guys can leave now but the celebration that's in an hour" he said as the gods one by one flashed out of the room after the demigod had their backs towards them.
Percy left Annabeth and Grover as soon and they exited the throne room. He found a little garden and sat down. Percy didn't know how long he sat there admiring the flowers when he felt a presence beside him. He glanced over and saw it was Hermes. "I owe you an apology you" Hermes said causing Percy to raise his eyebrow. "What for?" He asked confusion. Hermes signed and pushed his hair out of his face. He looked old for once "I- before we started to watch your memories. I thought you didn't do enough to help Luke but now I know you showed him one thing I couldn't. Love" Hermes said quietly as he bowed his head. "Luke knew you loved him at the end but he was bitter about how the gods couldn't help their children" he said biting his lip. "It's a stupid rule I know but try telling Zeus that. We should head back the celebration about to start" Hermes said as he helped Percy to his feet.

Percy zoned out most of the celebration until his name was called. " PERCY JACKSON!" Poseidon announced.
Percy walked into the middle of the throne room. Hestia smiled at him reassuringly. She was in the form of a girl now, and she seemed happy and content to be sitting by her fire again.
He bowed a little to Zeus then knelt at his father's feet.
"Rise, my son. A great hero must be rewarded," Poseidon said. "Is there anyone here who would deny that my son is deserving?"
"The Council agrees," Zeus said. "Percy Jackson, you will have one gift from the gods." Percy hesitated. "Any gift?"
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 a mortal hero in many centuries, but, Perseus Jackson—if you wish it—you shall be made a god. Immortal. Undying. You shall serve as your father's lieutenant for all time."
Percy stared at him and stutter "Um . . . a god?No.
The Council was silent. The gods frowned at each other like they must have misheard.
"No?" Zeus said. "You are . . . turning down our generous gift?"
There was a dangerous edge to his voice, like a thunderstorm about to erupt.
"I'm honored and everything," He said. "Don't get me wrong. It's just . . . I've got a lot of life left to live and I would like to see long when that time comes" he said softly.
The gods glare softened as he said that. "Do you promise to grant my wish?" Percy siad.
Zeus thought about this. "If it is within our power."
"It is and it's not even difficult. But I need your promise on the River Styx." He said.
"What?" Dionysus cried. "You don't trust us?"
"Someone once told me. you should always get a solemn oath." He said, looking at Hades,
Hades shrugged. "Guilty."
"Very well!" 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 our power."
The other gods muttered assent. Thunder boomed, shaking the throne room. The deal was made. "From now on, I want to you properly recognize the children of the gods," He said. "All the children . . .
of all the gods."
The Olympians shifted uncomfortably.

"Percy," my father said, "what exactly do you mean?"
"Kronos couldn't have risen if it hadn't been for a lot of demigods who felt abandoned by their parents," He said. "They felt angry, resentful, and unloved, and they had a good reason."
Zeus's nostrils flared. "You dare accuse—"
"No more undetermined children," He said. "I want you to promise to claim your children—all your demigod children—by the time they turn thirteen. They won't be left out in the world on their own at the mercy of monsters. I want them claimed and brought to camp so they can be trained right, and survive."
"Now, wait just a moment," Apollo said, but I was on a roll.
"And the minor gods," He said. "Nemesis, Hecate, Morpheus, Janus, Hebe-—they all deserve a general amnesty and a place at Camp Half-Blood. Their children shouldn't be ignored. Calypso and the other peaceful Titan-kind should be pardoned too. And Hades—"
"Are you calling me a minor god?" Hades bellowed.
"No, my lord," He said quickly. "But your children should not be left out. They should have a cabin at camp. Nico has proven that. No unclaimed demigods will be crammed into the Hermes cabin anymore, wondering who their parents are. They'll have their own cabins, for all the gods. And no more pact of the Big Three. That didn't work anyway. You've got to stop trying to get rid of powerful demigods. We're going to train them and accept them instead. All children of the gods will be welcome and treated with respect. That is my wish."
Zeus snorted. "Is that all?"
"Percy," Poseidon said, "you ask much. You presume much." "I hold you to your oath," He said. "All of you."
Athena who spoke up: "The boy is correct. We have been unwise to ignore our children. It proved a strategic weakness in this war and almost caused our destruction. Percy Jackson, I have had my doubts about you, but perhaps" Athena said.
"Humph," Zeus said. "Being told what to do by a mere child. But I suppose . . ." "All in favor," Hermes said.
All the gods raised their hands.
"Um, thanks," Percy said.
He turned, but before he could leave, Poseidon called, "Honor guard!"
Immediately the Cyclopes came forward and made two lines from the thrones to the door—an aisle for me to walk through. They came to attention.
"All hail, Perseus Jackson," Tyson said. "Hero of Olympus . . . and my big brother!".  Percy smiled as Tyson spoke and he walked out of the throne room.