Athena had been thinking and since she was the goddess of wisdom that made perfect sense. She was thinking about the coming war and the slaughter of the Olympians. She knew Percy's power and she knew that he would and could kill every single one of them. She did not shed a single tear for Apollo's destruction. Zeus had sent Apollo in hopes of figuring out Percy's power and what he could do. It was a stupid move one of Zeus's stupidest and he had done a lot of stupid things.

Athena knew that even if Percy showed all of his real power in that fight he would learn new moves. He also did not use the same moves in each battle. She trained with him, she fought with him and was like a sister to him. She often would call him her brother. Artemis was like her sister and best female friend growing up actually her only female friend. The three were like a trio at times and very good friends. Also a deadly team in battle one that had few equals. Athena knew that that hardest betrayal for Percy and Artemis to take was form her.

The last few months Athena had been keeping busy. She was ordered to make plans to fight Percy and his armies. She only half-heartedly did it. Athena was looking at her mirror. She muttered a spell and the image became alive meaning she could talk to this image she could talk to herself. The spell brought out her other side the side that had all her doubts and the one that told her when she screwed up.

"Why did you do it?" Mirror Athena asked.

"I want to say I was brainwashed but it will not help." Athena told herself.

"What is it you want?" Mirror Athena asked.

"I want my best friend back. I want my brother back. I want my sister back. I want to beg for forgiveness." Athena said to herself.

"How prepared are you to do that?" Mirror Athena asked.

"What do you mean?" Athena asked herself with shock.

"You know what you have to do. However you are afraid. You can't show fear anymore." Mirror Athena said.

"I killed my nephew for crying out loud. I may not have delivered the blow but I did not stop it either. They hate me. I hate me." Athena said.

"Yes maybe they do but you got to tell them the truth. Tell them they you were not in full control. They will be mad they will not trust you at first but they will forgive you someday." Mirror Athena said gently.

"You know this to be true besides your heart is not into fighting Percy and Artemis. You rather stand down and let them kill you before you raise your blade to them." Mirror Athena added at the end. Athena nodded and ended the spell. She then took all the plans that she had been working on. Zeus in his wisdom had not been checking on the plans so he had no idea what Athena had been working on. Athena set a spell timer on her home. It was a move taught to her by Percy. In a few hours it would go up in smoke. Hopefully it will take out some more of the Olympians forces.

Athena flashed to Yellow Stone Park. She called forth a horse the way she was taught by Percy and rode on. She knew she may be attacked and she might die. However if she died she would be happy. For the first time since the return of Percy's memoires Athena was happy and content.

Percy and Artemis had returned from the other realm and Percy got an update on the war efforts. All of the fractions had started to train and to train hard. More demigods had been found and sorted. In all the fractions were preparing for war.

"Percy there is a question I wish to ask." Artemis said.

"Ok you never have to be worried to ask me a question." Percy said.

"What did you mean when you said to Athena you helped me with Artemis?" Artemis asked.

"I am not mad I am curious." Artemis added knowing her husband and knowing he was starting to panic.

"Well the short answer is she knew I had a crush on you and called me a coward when I was too chicken to ask you out on a date." Percy said. Artemis laughed good naturally at that.

"Did you ever date her?" Artemis asked.

"We had one date three years before we started to date. On that date we realized we were better as friends and siblings. A few years later she noticed how I kept looking at you and kept on getting distracted by you and she called me on it." Percy said and took a pause.

"That is why when are son was born she was the first outsider to hold him. That is why her betrayal hurts the most." Percy said. He shock off the sadness he was feeling to get back on task. He wrote out a note. He called for his fastest runner.

"Bring this to Zeus and then return." Percy said.

"Once you hand it to him push this button on your belt and you will be transported here." Percy said. The runner did just that. With his speed he was able to run to New York in a few hours. He handed the note to Zeus and pushed the button. He informed Percy of his task and went to sleep for a few days. That was the downside of his powers. He could run fast but was out for a few days afterwards. The older he got and the stronger he got it would be easier and he would be able to run fast without the negative effects. For example the first time he did it he was out for two months now it was only five days.

The note was simple one. It was not simple in the respect that it had one sentence. It had a few of them. No it was simple in the fact that it was clear and to the point. It was very easy to read so much so that Percy felt any idiot with basic reading comprehension could understand since that was the point.

Dear Zeus,

As much as I want to destroy you I do not want a war. So I am going to give this warning to you. Come after anyone I consider family and I will destroy you. Do not and I will not go to war with you.

Love Percy.

Zeus destroyed the note and made plans to speak to Athena about her plans. However at that time an explosion was heard. It destroyed much of Olympus and wipe out a third of the God's weapons. It would take months if not years to rebuild. Nothing else was lost. Zeus figured Percy had something to do with this. However another note was sent to him.

Father,

I am leaving good luck you will need it.

Athena

P.S I created the explosions. I say this since you are stupid and would not have figured it out on your own.

Zeus was furious at this but he kept his cool. Athena had made it to the edge of the home base. She was greeted with several weapons pointed at her. She was politely asked to hand over any weapons she had. One female stepped forward.

"I am Aurora the second in command of Dauntless Zero Squad. What is it you want Athena?" Aurora asked with ice in her voice.

"I am here to speak to Percy and Artemis if they will talk to me. If not then I will leave and never bother them again." Athena spoke. Aurora went inside to give the message once she found Percy and Artemis she spoke.

"I bring news Athena is outside wishing to speak to you both. She says if you do not want to speak to her just say the word and she will leave and never bother you again." Aurora said. She could tell that her leaders were confused and unsure.

"My lord and lady if I may I think she is serious. She means no harm to you or anyone. She has no fight left in her." Aurora said. Both knew that Aurora was the daughter of a goddess that was basically a warrior so she knew what someone looked like they had lost all fight.

"I think we should see what she has to say at least. Then we can kill her." Artemis said. The two left the headquarters and see Athena.

"Stand down everybody. Get ranged weapons." Percy ordered. All as one the members of Dauntless drew various fire arms and a few drew bows and arrows. Each member used different weapons based upon preference or style. It also helped that when in battle the enemy had no clue what each fighter would us.

"Speak Athena and choose you words carefully. If I do not like what you say I will give the order to kill you. What is it you want? Also I did warn that I would kill any of you that came near me." Percy said and Athena nodded that she understood.

"You did warn us but I had to try anyway. Better to die trying to get what I lost then to sit around and do nothing. If you want to kill me I will not defend myself. " Athena said.

"Just speak so I can figure out if I am going to kill you or not." Artemis said. She really wanted to use her bow to kill. She had her hand on Athena's spear. She really wanted to run Athena though with the Goddess's of Wisdoms own spear that would be so ironic.

"I have come in hopes of joining you. I know I have no right what so ever to even ask this but I want to ask. I want my friends back. I want my brother and sister back. I know what I did but I hope to earn forgiveness." Athena said. Artemis threw Athena her spear.

"Stand up and fight me Athena. Only weapons nothing else." Artemis said in a cold voice. Athena fearing for her life did as she was told. She took up her spear and got ready to battle. Artemis took out her own spear.

The reader may be wondering what is going on well the answer is simple. It is said in battle your true feelings come to the surface since the energy you use to keep your emotions at bay is needed to fight you do not have time to bottle your emotions. Artemis was trying to figure out if Athena's actions and thoughts matched her words. Also it was an excuse to beat up Athena. Deep down both Artemis and Percy knew that Athena would never willing hurt them however the pain they went thought was too much for them. So much that rational thought was not being used.

"I will warn you I am coming at you with the aim to hurt you and hurt you badly. I suggest you do the same. In fact if you want to have a chance at forgiveness you will not hold back." Artemis said and Athena nodded that she understood. Athena knew what Artemis was doing so she was ready for it.

"Dauntless watch this battle and learn something. These two are some of the most powerful goddess's there are." Percy told Dauntless.

The two charged at each other both with the intent to cause pain. One do to her anger and sadness the other due to her own sense of self preservation. Spears are broken on contact with the force of the blows. Both pulled out swords that they had hidden where that is not important. Artemis disarmed Athena but did not stop. Before she would stop for in the duels disarming you foe meant you won.

Artemis grabbed the arm that Athena had the sword in and pulled Athena towards her. She then broke Athena's arm and punched her in the gut hard several times. Each blow was stronger than the one before. She then picked Athena up by the broken arm and slammed her hard into the ground. (Think Hulk in Avengers and what he did to Loki just only once.) Artemis then picked Athena up by her neck and slammed her hard into the ground.

Artemis pulled out her hunting knife and was about to stab her once friend and sister in the gut killing her. However she noticed something. She saw the look in Athena's eyes and the eyes told her more than she ever needed to know. She saw the look of sorrow and regret on the Goddess of Wisdom's face. She saw the tears on Athena's eyes and felt them in her own eyes.

Artemis puts her knife away and puts Athena gently down on the ground. She then starts to heal her. Athena is shocked by this. Once Athena is healed Artemis warps her in a hug. Both then start to cry. Percy pulls his wife and sister into a hug. Athena knows that all is forgiven and that she has been given a chance to rejoin her family.

"Percy, Artemis form this day forward I vow to never betray you. I vow to always protect you and your family. Should I break this I will end my life." Athena said. A bright light appeared around Athena marking her with an oath that should she break she would die.

"I have with me all the plans I had made to fight you guys. I also have some news. A Norse Goddess has been captured. She is being transported to an area where we can drain her of her powers." Athena said.

"Who is transporting her?" Artemis asked.

"It is one of the Gods, I do not know which one and the loyal demigods. I know Hephaestus will be there since he built the device to drain the Goddess of her powers." Athena said.

"What do you think?" Percy asked his wife.

"It would be a good idea to take out Hephaestus without him Zeus is weakened and the Gods have no weapons and will be easier to kill." Artemis said.

"Athena do they pass through an area were no mortals are?" Percy asked in hopes of not bringing the mortals into the fight. Athena nodded that yes.

"The ritual is done in a deep forest far away." Athena said. Percy made plans.

"Ok Artemis you are with me. Five members of Zero Squad with me you are one of them Aurora"Percy said.

"Yes one more thing if Ares is there then he is back to full strength. Apollo healed his hand. I am only saying this so you guys know I can be trusted. Also here are the plans. Zeus knows nothing about them. He never checked on me." Athena said.

"Good to be honest you were the only one I consider a threat Athena." Percy said. Athena did not need to hear it for she knew her brother meant that he was going to kill her next.

"So no one else is a threat to you?" Athena asked.

"Nope I do not see any of them as such." Percy said.

"Yeah you were the only threat sis. All others have joined us." Artemis said.

"Look guys I know I need to earn trust and I will not ask for any sort of forgiveness." Athena said.

"You have nothing to be forgiven Athena. I know that deep down you would have stood up if given the chance." Artemis said and Percy nodded. The three Gods and the five members of Zero Squad teleported away. They had arrived at the draining site before the others.

"Ok Zero Squad I have no idea who the demi god's are but they are yours. Expect you Aurora I want you to battle Ares." Percy said and all were shocked.

"Me my lord I am honored and happy that you think so highly of me but I am no match for Ares." Aurora said.

"I disagree with that. You are very strong my dear. I have faith in you as does Percy. He would not send you against Ares if he did not think you could handle it. You are stronger then you know. That is why you are second in command. The second in command of any army is strong." Artemis said. Aurora did not know what to do or what to feel. She was thrilled that her lord and lady had that much faith in her. She vowed that she was not going to let them down. They all turned invisible and the group did not have to wait long for anyone to show up. They see a goddess she is about five feet with long blonde hair. Percy knows who it is and he hopes Aurora does not lose it. For the Goddess is Sif her mother. With them are Ares and about five squads of demi gods and among them is Annabeth. Athena sighed to herself it looked like now she would have to kill her own daughter. In his mind he speaks to his second in command.

"How are you feeling?" Percy asked.

"Why must I save her?" Aurora asked.

"It is who you are. There is always more than one side to every story. Maybe you mom did not want to abandoned you. I think she has been searching for you. For now fight Ares and deal with her later." Percy said.

"Ok my lord I will." Aurora said. Aurora charged for Ares and stabbed him right in the arm. He was not able to block it and his left arm was taken off.

"Seriously why do you enjoy cutting off my arm?" Ares shouted.

"It is funny that is why." Percy said. Ares and the other Olympians looked up to see Percy and his group.

"I would like you to meet Aurora she is my second in command and the one that will kill you once and for all." Percy said.

"Percy I beg that you stand down. We need to drain Sif of her powers. "Annabeth said.

"Annabeth I am going ask that you stand down. I do love you but if you stand in my brother's way I will kill you." Athena said.

"Mom you are out numbered." Annabeth said.

"Really Chase I did not know you were that stupid. You have the advantage in numbers but you have one God at full strength where as we have three. Plus the ones with us are some of the best. All handpicked by me and Percy." Artemis said.

"All demi gods you have one chance if you switch sides we will spare you and let you join us. If you do not then you will die." Percy said. All the demi gods got into attack stance.

"You need to stall them for about an hour." Hephaestus said. Percy appeared before him and stabbed him in his good leg.

"Do you honestly think I will give you that long? Dauntless attack and show no mercy at all." Percy asked and ordered. With a roar Dauntless Zero Squad Charged. Artemis fired her arrows and took out two demi gods.

"Athena I know what you want we can try and save her and convince her to change sides." Artemis offered.

"She is stubborn like me she will not change it." Athena said.

"Annabeth we plan to re work and remake the world and make it better. Do you not want to be a part of that? This is the final offer. I am only offering since you have helped my husband and at one point he called you a friend. However I do hate you." Artemis said. Annabeth thought about. She raised her sword and stabbed the guy next to her that was her former teammate.

"Lady Artemis I surrender to you and hope to aid you in battle." Annabeth said for she knew that Olympus had fallen and she hoped she could help rebuild it. She also knew who the winner of the war was going to be she also knew who a better leader would be. If she died fighting for Percy she would consider her death worthwhile. Artemis shot her with a beam of light.

"You are now one of us. Do not make me regret this? I will kill you if you make me think I should." Artemis said. Annabeth nodded.

"I will not my lady." Annabeth said. Meanwhile Aurora was battling Ares. Ares was attacking her with everything he had but the second in command was dodging or blocking ever single blow. On the last blow Aurora side stepped and stabbed Ares right in the ribs.

He fell to the ground in pain and shock. Shock that this human had seriously injured him. He was also shocked that one of Percy's warriors was this brutal and tuff. On a human or a demi god the blow could have been life ending. As it was Ares was bleeding and bleeding heavily. He would fade soon if he was not treated. In rage he summons up fire but not any fire the Fires of War. Aurora was a little nervous about this attack.

"Aurora be claim do not be afraid focus on the happiness you feel when you are with your friends and family and the love they give you. That is all you need to do. This attack calls upon all the rage and negative energy given off by all wars, battles no matter how big or small since the dawn of time." Percy said.

"It gives Ares a lot more power however it makes him more unstable. Be careful any blow can kill you. If you want to back down that is fine. You are more important sister. This is his more powerful attack and the last time he used it he made the dessert in Egypt. " Percy said. Aurora smiled.

"No brother I must fight. I have a feeling you are right about my mother." Aurora said. Aurora felt power surging through her. She did not understand it. She heard a female voice in her head the voice was full of pride.

"It is your true power the power of the Valkyrie your love for your friends and family and your determination to do your duty are what summoned your power." The voice said.

"If I do not make it I wish to say I am proud of you my daughter and I am sorry it took me this long to find you." Sif said. Aurora smiled a little.

"We can talk later Mom." Aurora said. She focused her power and a golden glow appeared around her. She could feel the power of all that have died flowing through her. Ares was not scared in his mind while he had no mind. He had only one task and that was to destroy he was more of a robot now a dumb robot.

Aurora dodged all of his attacks. She kept on stabbing him and golden blood was leaking but he was not falling. It was getting Aurora worried.

"Aurora you need to relax take a deep breath and let it go. In that state he feels no pain at all. His brain has not registered that he is hurt. The only thing you can do is go for deadly blows. Take off his head or something. At this point Ares is gone if you do not stop him now he will go to the nearest town or city and kill everyone there." Percy said while dodging a hammer strike that would have crushed his head.

Aurora could feel the power of the dead. She could feel the warriors around her both friend and foe. She could feel all the energy of all the warriors past and present. She called it up and unleashed it with a deadly beam at Ares. A giant hole appeared in the war gods chest and he feel backwards he was dead killed by a demi goddess. Percy smiled as he caught his second in command who had fallen. He teleported her away back to the home and put her to bed. He then ordered someone to attend to her.

"I knew you could do it sister." Percy said and then teleported back to the battle to see that the enemy demi gods were all dead, the machine was destroyed and Hephaestus was nearly dead himself. He was trying to teleport out using the old saying run today live to fight another day. However he could not. Artemis smirked.

"My old crippled friend you can't leave Percy made it so only we could leave. They only way you will leave is in atoms." Artemis said sweetly. Percy appeared next to her.

"My wife is right. I am sorry dude I had respect for you. Your weapons are some of the best but you choice to kill my son. You helped to make the machine that allowed it." Percy hit him hard with a beam of water. It was powerful enough to break all the bones in his left leg and arm. He dropped the hammer he was holding. Percy walked over and cut his head off. He walked to Sif and using his blade he freed her form the chains. She gets down and bows before Percy.

"I am at your command. For saving my life I am your servant now." Sif said. Percy sighed.

"Very well Sif stand now. Your daughter is sleeping when she wakes up please train her in how to us her powers correctly. I do not want my sister to hurt herself." Percy said.

"How much does she hate me?" Sif asked.

"She does not hate you as much as she did. So there is hope but it will not be easy." Percy said. Sif bows.

"She needs time for now train her and let her come to you." Artemis said. The group teleported away. It was a good day to them. Artemis fell asleep in her husband's arms.