***Note- Blood of Olympus spoilers! Mainly who survives, why the gods are pissed at Apollo, and what happens to Nico. If you haven't read the book and don't want the ending spoiled, don't read!

Starts as Percabeth, will eventually be Percy x Apollo.

I usually update my stories a few times a week. I can guarantee at least two chapters a week but usually I post between 3 and 5.

Important thing to note... This will be yaoi (boy-boy). Don't like? You do not have to read.

Disclaimer- I do not own Percy Jackson and the Olympians or the Heroes of Olympus series. (One can dream though) All rights go to the proper parties.

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Apollo POV

"Apollo, you are responsible for the loss of Delphi. You allowed yourself to be swayed by lies and promises of grandeur. Because of you, a prophecy which should not have come about for ages was forced to happen too soon and as such we were nearly destroyed. You allowed your ego to blind you. You also encouraged your own descendant to follow a dangerous and deadly path. Do you have anything to say in your own defense?"

I tried to stretch my arms but I could only move them a few inches. My wrists were bound behind my back. I was kneeling in the middle of the Olympian throne room. Many of the minor gods were standing in the room, waiting to see what would happen to me. I felt the heat rush to my cheeks, I was humiliated.

I risked a glance and saw my father, Zeus, glaring down at me. I wanted to defend myself, tell them that there was a good reason for it, but I knew that I had no defense that could convince the council. I could not control when a prophecy was spoken or when it would come to pass. Zeus knew that was not how a prophecy worked. He was just looking for someone to blame.

Still, I was ashamed. I had allowed my descendant to tempt me. He prayed for the gift of prophecy and I gave it to him. He spoke of great deeds and of me becoming the best of the gods. I should have known better. I could only blame Octavian for so much; I had allowed myself to be swayed. I had made a foolish mistake and now I would have to pay the price...

I looked at my fellow Olympians; my family would not show me mercy. The king of the gods would allow himself to be blinded when he wanted to pin the blame on someone. I glanced at my sister. I knew that she had tried to calm our fathers' anger but I doubted that it had been very effective. I knew it would be pointless for me to try and reason with Zeus. If anything I would only anger my father more.

"I have no excuse for what I have done. I made a mistake."

The king of the gods sighed and I saw his glare weakened. For that one moment, I allowed myself to believe that Artemis had been able to convince our father to go easy on me, and then he sat up strait and frowned at me.

"Apollo, you have endangered the gods. Because of your actions Gaia almost rose. If it hadn't been for Hera's involvement in the seven and between the two camps, we would have been overthrown. Do you admit your guilt?"

I had to resist the urge to roll my eyes. It took Hera exactly two days to convince Zeus to forgive her completely but he still wanted to pin the blame on someone and I was clearly the one he had chosen.

I frowned. I could not admit to something that wasn't true. I was the god of truth, I couldn't lie. Even if it was to take the blame for something I didn't do. I decided to avoid his question and reword it so it would be truthful. "I admit to allowing my decisions to be swayed. I allowed my ego to cloud my judgement and because of that I am responsible for the loss of Delphi."

I nodded to myself. There, that answered him without actually lying to anyone...

My father gave me a knowing look. He knew that I hadn't actually said the same thing but he chose not to pursue it. "Very well... All those who believe that he is guilty raise you right hand." I looked around the room and my heart sank. I knew that it would be pointless and dangerous for Hera to go against the wishes of Zeus, but I had still hoped some would. The only ones who did not raise their hands were Artemis, Hermes, and, surprisingly, Poseidon. "So be it. Apollo you are hereby found guilty of treason."

I heard my sister start to mumble under her breath. I looked to my twin and gave her a sad smile. We had both known what was coming. I could only hope that whatever it was, it wouldn't be too terrible. However judging by Zeus's temper over the last few weeks, it would be bad...

"Apollo Phoebus, son of Leto, the council has found you guilty. Your arrogance led to the loss of Delphi. Python has risen and has taken the ancient city and as such we have lost our oracle. Your punishment shall be to reclaim your city."

I heard a murmur go through the room. I shook my head in disbelief. Python was my greatest enemy but there is no way that is my only punishment. I killed him when I was four days old, that wouldn't be a challenge.

Zeus raised his hand for silence and continued. "In order for this to teach you humility... you must accomplish this without your immortal abilities. As King of the Gods, I hereby strip you of your godhood till such time as you can reclaim Delphi."

The room erupted in shouting. I couldn't hear anything through the stunned feeling. It wasn't possible. I had nearly been defeated as an immortal. Without my godhood there was no possible way to defeat Python. Even attempting it would be suicide.

I looked around me, it was pandemonium. I saw the council members yelling and fighting among themselves. I saw Artemis and Hermes yelling at our father. Poseidon and Aphrodite were screaming at Athena. Hephaestus and Dionysus were trying to hold Ares back as he tried to attack Hera. The only one who wasn't doing anything was Demeter. She was simply sitting in her chair, playing with her scythe. Even the minor gods and goddesses were picking sides. I saw Iris and Hypnos arguing with a very pissed off Nemesis. Cupid and Morpheus were already in a fist fight with each other. Hecate was just shaking her head and glaring at Zeus.

Suddenly a cry broke through the noise. "ENOUGH!"

Everyone stopped what they were doing and covered their ears and I could only wince. I knew that my ears would be ringing for the next week. I looked around to find the source of the voice and I was stunned.

Hestia was standing in the middle of the middle of the throne room; she was looking around with blazing eyes. "We are immortal gods! Not little children. So let's act like it. We are more than capable of discussing this in a civilized manner. So either sit down and speak in turn or leave."

I blinked at her in shock. I had never seen her so upset before. Hestia had her hands on her hips and was looking around at everyone with a look of disappointment on her face. I instantly wanted to go apologize to her, I am sure that everyone else in the room felt the same way. The council members bowed their heads in defeat and sat down.

Hestia gave me a sad smile and looked back at Zeus. "That is better. Now let's try and calmly discuss this."

The king of the gods cleared his throat and calmly nodded to his oldest sister. "Thank you Hestia. Now Artemis, please say what you need to..."

I could not remember the last time I had seen my twin look so furious. "That punishment is impossible, not to mention far more severe then the crime demands!" I could see her beginning to get indignant on my behalf so I coughed and raised an eyebrow at her. Artemis took a deep breath and continued in a more respectful tone. "Apollo had a hard time defeating Python as an immortal. It would be impossible for him to accomplish it as a human."

Zeus sighed, "I believe that the punishment fits the crime. If it wasn't for Apollo's oracle, the second giant war would not have happened."

Poseidon cleared his throat, "A prophecy does not work that way. It would have come to pass regardless," Zeus opened his mouth to interrupt when the sea god raised his hand. "Let me finish, however even if Apollo was to blame, Artemis is right. No human could defeat an immortal beast such as Python."

Zeus looked ready to yell but he glance at Hestia, clenched his fists, and continued in a calmer tone, "Fine, a show of hands then. Who believes that Apollo would be able to defeat Python as a human?"

I looked around and not a single hand was in the air. I wondered if I should be offended that no one thought I could do it, but then I realized that I couldn't. Humans were far too weak and slow.

My father started to stroke his beard. "Very well then, perhaps we should find another task..."

Athena interrupted him, "Father?"

"Yes Athena?" I looked at the goddess of wisdom and I had a bad feeling.

"I have a possible solution to our problem. I believe we can all agree that as an immortal, it would be too easy for him, he would learn nothing, and as a human, he would stand no chance. However there is a third option that perhaps we should consider..." The goddess of wisdom had everyone's attention. "Perhaps, we should only strip him of most of his immortal powers. The council should turn him into the equivalent of a demigod."

The goddess looked towards our father and paused for his reaction. Zeus looked impressed, "Continue."

"We should leave him with his archery skills and some of his immortal strength. To be fair to him we should leave him with minor healing skills as well. The council should limit him to the strengths that his own children are blessed with, nothing more or less."

I looked around hoping that someone would have a way to argue with the her logic though I knew that, as she was the goddess of wisdom, it was a long shot. Eventually Zeus nodded. "I agree with my daughter. I believe that would be a fair punishment. All those who believe this is a fair compromise?"

I looked around and my heart sunk. Everyone but Poseidon and Artemis raised their hands. Zeus raised an eyebrow at my uncle. "Do you have a concern brother?"

Poseidon glanced at me and nodded. "I am not certain that a demigod would be able to best such a beast on his own. Python is ancient and powerful."

Zeus smirked, "So was our father and yet your son was able to defeat him. Are you saying that if we charged Percy with this task he would be unable to do it?"

The sea god looked at me and frowned. There was nothing he could say to that. If there was any half-blood in history that could beat Python, it would be Percy Jackson. Poseidon looked at Zeus and shook his head in defeat. He raised his hand.

Zeus nodded and glared at me, "Very well. It has been decided. Apollo Phoebus, this council hereby strips you of your immortality. You shall become a demigod until such time as you can reclaim Delphi."

There was a flash of light and the next thing I knew I was unconscious.