Author's Note: I'M BACK! I'm really sorry everyone, I truly am. I had to concentrate on my studies.
Also, I lost track of my plot because I misplaced the notebook containing all my story ideas (both original and fanfiction). Fortunately I was able to find it and I can continue. By the way, if you didn't notice, I edited Chapter 1 because it was full of mistakes (at least according to my perfectionist self).
Don't fret, I will finish this story. Although, expect long breaks between chapters because I am quite busy with studies (a.k.a. incoming thesis and defense).
Anyway, here's a new chapter for y'all.

Disclaimer: Percy Jackson and the Olympians and Heroes of Olympus Series belong to Rick Riordan.

Chapter Two:

Acknowledgement of Debts

"PEEEEEEEEEERRSSIIIIIIIIIIIIII!"

Poseidon easily dodged and Triton caught himself before he crashed into a column.

"Triton, while it's endearing, Persi would appreciate it if you do not suffocate her to death while she slumbers," Poseidon commented as he entered the room followed by the others. Triton quickly followed. Inside was a tall spiral staircase leading to pure turquoise double doors.

Along the way, Triton shot off questions like Leo hyped on sugar. "Slumber? She has received godhood? What's her domain? She will stay here, right?"

"Calm yourself Triton. Yes she did, her domains are of the Time, Justice, Ice, and Heroes. But I'm sure she will still retain her current powers. And yes again, she will stay here until she awakes," Poseidon answered calmly as they reached the turquoise doors. Triton opened it and resumed his long one-sided game of Twenty Questions.

And while the two were having a conversation, everyone surveyed their surroundings. The room was circular and very spacious with a big dais-like bed in the middle made from sea green marble inlaid with silver. In the middle of the dais is a space filled with a white mattress and baby blue sheets, green and gold pillow and a moss green silk and cotton blanket with embroidered designs in electric blue, electric green, quicksilver, and bright gold thread. Behind the bed are two ebony-lined windows that started half a foot above the floor to the ceiling. The pure aquamarine walls are decorated with handmade paintings and carvings of Persi's adventures. Greek style columns made of opal stood on each corner, casting reflections of its kaleidoscopic colors around the room. The half of the wall facing the cities of Atlantis was transparent and acted like a one sided mirror, letting the ones inside to see the outside.

Hestia created a water-proof charmed hearth with undying flames that provided enough warmth just a meter behind the bed and in the middle of the two windows. Apollo, Hermes, Frank, Luke, Jason, and Leo looked at the paintings on the wall or the view outside the wall with fascination. Annabeth, as always the fan of architecture, muttered to herself ideas and impressed comments. Grover, Rachel, Hazel, and Piper just decided to take a good look in the room and noticed an oddity…

"Lord Poseidon, why is the room bare?" Hazel bravely asked.

Poseidon just finished his conversation with Triton who was now settling Persi on the dais-like bed. "Well, since Persi is still in slumber, we rearranged the room. But when she awakes, we will redesign it. She will stay here until she gets her own temple and palace."

At the mention of design, Annabeth's ears immediately perked up. She faced Poseidon with pleading eyes.

"Lord Poseidon, may I please assist during the designing? I would love to help designing Persi's room and future palace," Annabeth pleaded.

Poseidon chuckled in his mind, 'Just like Athena in her younger years.'

"Of course you may, daughter of Athena. You can assist the cyclops during the construction. After all, all you Persi's friends are allowed to visit at Atlantis anytime. An offering and call is all you need to do and you'll be able to breathe underwater, a hippocampi will be sent to guide you here," Poseidon said.

The demigods' eyes widened before they thanked Poseidon. Besides visiting Persi, there are lots to see, try, and do in Atlantis after all.

"Also, there should be a space so that when Persi's aura flows out, it will not be restricted," added Triton.

"Aura?" Rachel asked.

"When a soon-to-be god in slumber releases his/her aura, it means that he or she is near awakening," Hermes explained as the rest went near the dais.

"And when that happens, someone should be watching 24/7. The slumbering god will enter a trance like the oracle, and utter the clues to their symbols of power. Anyone can retrieve these symbols, be it a god, demigod, human, nymph, or any creature, as long as everyone involved in the quest has a connection or bond with that slumbering god ," Apollo continued the explanation.

"All the symbols of power must be presented before the god or goddess before he or she fully awakens. The retrieval can take as long as it can because it's not an easy task, especially if the chosen symbols are very rare. These symbols of power then combine to make the ultimate symbol of power," Hestia finished.

"Lady Hestia, do you mean like Lord Zeus's lightning bolt and Lord Poseidon's Trident?" Annabeth asked.

"Yes," Hestia answered.

"Dad, did this happen to you?" Luke asked.

"No, this only happens to those who are given godhood not those who are born a god. However, there was still the quest for our symbols of power, the only difference is that we were part of the retrieval," Hermes answered.

"But, one of the exceptions was Dionysus since he was technically born twice; first as a demigod then a god…" Apollo commented.

"…due to Lord Zeus resuming his development by sewing Mr. D into his thigh," Annabeth continued.

"Must be why Mr. D's too thigh-strung," Leo can't help but comment. The males snorted while Piper and Annabeth elbowed him to the ribs.

"Ouch! Ladies, ladies, no need to be that rough on little ol' me," Leo grinned while holding up his hands in a calming gesture.

A bright light coming from the bed caught everyone's attention. Persi's form started shifting back and forth. Her red and orange streaks changed into green and blue, her chiton transforming into a similarly colored long toga with a different style; also, a gold satin blindfold kept reappearing and disappearing, completely covering Persi's eyes when it appeared.

Grover gasped, "What's happening?"

Before anyone can answer, a woman's voice from the door beat them to it.

"Persi is shifting back and forth into her Greek and Roman form. It's her body trying to acclimate with the new power," Amphitrite said as she went near Persi's bed.

"Welcome back dear/mother," Poseidon and Triton greeted at the same time.

"Good afternoon everyone. Greetings Lady Hestia, it's been a while since you last visited," Amphitrite greeted back.

"Indeed Amphitrite, I forgot how beautiful the place is. By the way, there is no need to be formal with me when we've been friends for a long while," Hestia replied with a smile.

"Sorry Hestia, it's a habit." Amphitrite faced the others, "Everyone let us continue to talk at the royal lounge, we must not disturb Persi's slumber."

Everyone wordlessly followed and exited the room. The door was shut tight by the guards.

The next day, the Olympians were yet again assembled along with other gods and demigods for the awarding of the remaining heroes of the prophesy. The Fates are at the foot of Zeus's throne, faces gaunt and stoic as usual.

Annabeth, Jason, Piper, Frank, Hazel, and Leo nervously stood at the center of the Throne Room.

"These heroes have proven their worth during the Giant War. It is only befitting that we award you the gift of godhood. Does anyone disagree?" Zeus asked.

No one disagreed although some seemed to be reluctant. "May I say something?" Hades, surprisingly, said.

"Brother, do you not agree to their worthiness?" Zeus asked.

"I agree, but I must address an important matter with my daughter," Hades answered before turning into Pluto and looking at Hazel. "Hazel, the curse still stands, does it not?"

"Yes… dad," Hazel hesitantly answered.

To her surprise, Pluto smiled then shrunk to his human form. He stood in front of her, "While your ability to summon the treasures of the earth remain, I am now able to remove the curse surrounding these. Your becoming a goddess will now allow me a bit of a leeway, and instead of a burden it will become your asset. You need not to be troubled by your curse ever again for it will now be under your control."

Pluto touched Hazel's forehead and black glow surrounded her for a second before a wisp-like form was expunged from her body.

After the glow subsided, Hazel felt lighter as if a chained limb was freed from its confines. Dislike forgotten and eyes moist with tears of joy, she hugged her father muttering "Thank you, dad," over and over again like a mantra.

Pluto smiled once again before he pulled back from their hug and motioned Hazel to go back into her place as he transformed into his giant self and went back to his Greek form. "Brother, you may now continue," Hades said as he sat on his throne.

Zeus nodded and faced the demigods.

"Do you accept?" Zeus asked.

"Yes," the six demigods answered in unison.

Not a moment later, each was enveloped in their aura's color and their eyes glassed. Annabeth, who was surrounded by a grey glow, was first.

"Behold! The demigoddess formerly known as Annabeth Chase shall henceforth be known to the Greeks as Aschédia and to the Romans as Causalaudia. She will be the patron of artisans, and shall rule over the domain of Reasoning and the domain of Architecture," the Fates said in chorus.

Luke was quick enough to catch Annabeth in his arms. Athena, although still quite against their relationship, was eyeing this with approval.

Annabeth's clothes were changed into a chiton-like single-strap grey dress that shone silver in the light and decorated with small diamonds. The next one was Jason who was enveloped by a sky blue glow.

"Behold! The demigod formerly known as Jason Grace shall henceforth be known to the Greeks as Thagó̱nius and to the Romans as Virtus. He shall rule over the domain of Blades, the domain of Virtues, and the domain of Combat."

Thalia caught her younger brother and took note of his odd robes, a pure white ceremonial toga designed for combat. His wrists and ankles are covered by Celestial Bronze bands while on his head is a coronet made of intertwined wire-thin imperial gold. It was Piper's turn next, and her carnation pink aura glowed brighter.

"Behold! The demigoddess formerly known as Piper McLean shall henceforth be known to the Greeks as Xéro̱filía and to the Romans as Praescientia. She will be the patron of pacifists and negotiators, and shall rule over the domain of Bonds and the domain of Intuition."

Piper was caught by a flock of doves that flew her to Aphrodite's arm. Piper's attire consisted of a long sleeved long gown the same color as her kaleidoscopic eyes. In her head is a very thin silver band with a drachma sized clear crystal in the middle of her forehead. Frank, covered in a blood red light is next.

"Frank Zhang, your thread of life will no longer be bound. Behold! The demigod formerly known as Frank Zhang shall henceforth be known to the Greeks as Cheiristí̱s and to the Romans as Bellator. He shall rule over the domain of Weaponry, and the domain of Instinct."

And before everyone's eyes, the twig which is Frank's literal lifeline disintegrates in a flash of bright light, at the same time, Frank is caught by Mars. Frank's Camp Jupiter shirt and jeans was replaced by armor similar to a Roman Emperor's battle armor; it was made from Imperial Gold and adamantine, the tunic is colored red and his cape, royal purple.

Mars gave a proud and feral grin and said, "Well done m'boy! Just like his mother!"

Poseidon made a hammock near his throne and gestured to Mars. The latter understood and thanked the sea god; Mars settled Frank into the hammock and went back to his throne while transforming into Ares at the same time. Hazel, clad in a black and grey aura was next.

"Behold! The demigoddess formerly known as Hazel Levasque shall henceforth be known to the Greeks as Synkyría and to the Romans as Insignis. She will be the patron of sight-blessed Mortals, and shall rule over the domain of Precious Stones and the domain of Vows and Decisions."

Nico, anticipating what will happen, caught Hazel in his arms. Hazel is dressed in a simple, black, sleeveless dress and clad in a hooded cloak made from a black and grey mist-like material, the colors shifting like mist and clouds. Lastly, it was Leo's turn, his fire-colored aura shifting like a bonfire.

"Behold! The demigod formerly known as Leo Valdez shall henceforth be known to the Greeks as Kathistó̱ and to the Romans as Conficio. He will be the patron of inventors, and shall rule over the domain of Technology and the domain of Engineering."

Hephaestus, being the god he is, caught Leo with one of his automatons. The automaton returned to his throne and transformed into a comfortable stretcher, settling Leo in it. The only thing that remained of Leo's old clothes was his trusty tool belt; his clothes now consisted of a simple brown chiton that reached two inches below his knee, tight-fitted standard Greek breast plate made of Celestial Bronze, and a celestial bronze coronet on his head.

And so, the three Fates disappeared and the council was dismissed; the newly proclaimed gods and goddesses being settled by their godly parent to their place of slumber. It will be quite some time before they awaken after all.

And as the slumbering goddess down on Atlantis shifted in her sleep, only the deserted throne room of Olympus bore witness to the glowing orb on the future throne of the Titan and Primordial of Time's heiress. The orb showed flashes of images too fast to comprehend, lingering on the last image longer before the glow subsided. The image of Riptide settled on a sea foam nest, afloat above the waves of the ocean.

~End of the Chapter~

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