The Olympian Council
The year 1998
10 years before Percy Jackson arrived at Camp Half-blood.
As the winter council began Poseidon new he was in for a rough night. Just an hour before the meeting ended Athena had called for everyone's attention.
"Lord Zeus, I believe I have found out some interesting news concerning Poseidon," Athena said smiling evilly.
"What new's would that be Athena," Poseidon asked nervously. The only new he had was Percy, his son, but he couldn't say that out loud for fear of Percy being blasted due to Poseidon breaking the sacred oath he and his brothers took to no longer have kids.
"Well barnacle- beard I have discovered your secret."
"What secret? What are you hiding from me Poseidon?" Zeus asked suspiciously.
"I'm not sure what she is talking about brother," He replied hoping that there was a way out of this situation.
"Really brother, are you sure about that?" Hades replied from his makeshift throne.
"Why don't we ask Sally Jackson then Poseidon, you know her don't you? I mean she is the mother of your latest demigod child." Athena smirked triumphantly. A moment of deafening silence, then…
"BROTHER, YOU HAVE BROKEN OUR OATH. YOU WILL PAY FOR THAT," Zeus and Hades both yelled outraged.
A flash of defiance lit in Poseidon's eyes daring them to touch him as he said, "What's done is done you can't stop my son from growing up Brothers nor can you curse me!"
"Watch me," Zeus said pointing his master bolt in the center of the room, a flash of bright light, and Percy was there a little child of only 2 years old playing with his toy. "He will perish here and now to ensure our safety. Hades hold Poseidon back."
Hades grabbed Poseidon as he ran to the child trying to protect him.
"Father isn't that a bit too much to kill this child, he might be a boy but killing him won't stop the prophecy," Artemis said trying to stop the murder of this innocent child.
"Leave the child be dear husband, he has done nothing to you to deserve this fate," Hera said. But Zeus wouldn't hear any opposition to his decision. He raised his bolt taking careful aim at Percy.
"Please brother don't kill him, I'm begging you, please," Poseidon begged. He couldn't bear to see his son die for nothing and he couldn't stop it.
Zeus glared and replied, "this is your own fault Poseidon live with it." Zeus then fired the strongest shot he could take from his master bolt and watched as the bolt shot towards a now crying and scared son of Poseidon. There was a bright light and an explosion as it hit the helpless child. With a wail of "NOOOOOOOOO" Poseidon dropped to his knees in despair.
As the light died down all the gods and goddesses gasped loudly. Not believing their eyes but not able to ignore the fact that as the smoke cleared away the 4 year old son of Poseidon was still sitting the holding his toy tightly, tears running silently down his face. But what was more shocking was the group of what appeared to be 3 teenagers standing there with weapons drawn. The one in the middle held a shield up. They realized that these three teens had stopped a shot from Zeus's own master bolt, a feat only typhoon could manage.
"Owww, that hurt," the boy with the shield said.
"What, are you surprised seaweed brain? You jumped in front of my fathers bolt, of course it's going to hurt," the girl said. She was about medium height with black spiky hair and bright blue eye's that lit up with electricity. She held a spear, the tip crackling with electricity and an aura that clearly demanded respect.
"You did it to yourself kelp head," the other boy said. He was slightly shorter than the girl. He had a pure black sword at his side, olive pale skin, dark brown eyes and he radiated pure death.
"Shut up you two, I don't recall asking for a commentary," The first boy said as he put up his shield and sword. He was the tallest with about a foot on the girl. He had bright sea green eyes, jet black hair, and a powerful aura. "Now, where are we?" he asked. But before they could answer Zeus spoke up.
"YOU ARE IN THE THRONE ROOM OF THE GODS. I WANT TO KNOW WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU ARE DOING HERE. IT HAD BETTER BE A GOOD REASON OR THE THREE OF YOU WILL FEEL THE FULL MIGHT OF THE GODS AND GODDESSES IN THIS ROOM." Zeus yelled. He was angry. Not only did they stop him from killing that spawn of Poseidon, they interrupted the winter council meeting.
He motioned at all the gods and they each stood up, aside from Poseidon, and pointed their various weapon's at the three teenager's, when a sudden bright light shone and before them was a chest. The teens stared at it for a moment then the tallest one spoke up.
"Lord Zeus did you not bring us here?" The boy said baffled at the aggressiveness of the gods that they and so many had fought to protect from the titan's and the giants.
"No I did not summon you here! Who are you? What's with that chest? Open it up, see what's inside, now." Zeus ordered. The taller boy shrugged and opened it. He looked very confused. "What is in it boy?" Zeus asked.
"They're books sir, and a note." He said as he picked up the note and read it out loud.
Dear Olympian Gods and goddesses,
I am certain your wondering who these children are and where they came from. All will be explained in due time. The books in the chest are the adventures of the Champion of Olympus and the adventures of the heroes of Olympus. More demigods will arrive from their time 14 years in the future. The demigods shall reveal their identities before the reading begins. Time will be frozen till all books are done. You shall not harm any demigod from the future and present. We are giving you a chance to change the future for the better, prevent deaths that are sure to come and to get to know your demigod children better. Don't mess up and do not forget, This is your only chance for a better future!
Sincerely
The Fate's
P.S. Listen to the demigods suggestions. They will be most helpful, to you and to the other gods and demigods.
As he finished reading, the boy looked at his partners and nodded. They looked at the now stunned gods who looked like they were shaken up by the note. They never got the chance to change fate and they didn't know why they were allowed to now. Recovering from their shock, Poseidon was able to send his younger son home to his mother, resolving to do his best to protect his son. The gods sat down in their throne's and Artemis spoke.
"Well demigods, I guess introductions are in order." She said.
The three teenager's looked at each other and the taller boy and girl pushed the younger one up front. "Thanks guys, I appreciate it sooo much" He said before he bowed to Zeus and said " My name is Nico DiAngelo son of Hades, BUT I was born before world war 2 and I was hidden away in the Lotus hotel and casino for 70 years." He added quickly seeing Zeus and Poseidon about to yell at his father.
Zeus grumbled but said nothing as he waved the next one to introduce themselves. The girl stepped forward and bowed like Nico did. "I am Thalia Grace," Zeus jumped at his daughters name and knew he was about to get yelled at by three gods. "Daughter of Zeus and lieutenant of Artemis". As soon as she finished talking Hades, Poseidon and Hera jumped up and started yelling at Zeus. After a few minutes they calmed down and sat back down in their thrones.
The taller boy stepped forward and bowed to Zeus as well. "My name is Perseus Jackson son of Poseidon and Hero of Olympus" He said before backing up to stand in front of the other two.
Zeus sighed knowing he couldn't say anything about it any more. He made three arm chairs appear and the demigods sat down. Percy grabbed a book and groaned. He read the title out loud. "Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief.
Nico smiled evilly and said to Thalia, "I guess we get to see everything from Percy's point of view." They both laughed loudly as Percy groaned and said.
Chapter 1. I accidentally vaporize my algebra teacher.