Percy Jackson: The Light Bringer

The Bar For Wisdom Is Really Low, Huh?

   "Hi Annabeth? How are ya doin" I said not paying any attention to her. She just screamed curses. I just sighed and turned towards her. 

   I wish I didn't. Her body was completely covered in burn marks. Her hair was gone with only patches left in certain places. Her dress was in rags. She was bleeding ichor that seemed to be boiling. Every once in a while she let out a scream of pain. She limped towards me.

   I almost felt bad for her...almost. She looked like she wanted to hit me. But right before she could come close enough, fire engulfed her body a bit and she wailed in pain. She tried again and again, only to scream louder. 

   Eventually she just gave up and went back, leaving boiling ichor everywhere. There were still a few days left at her punishment.  

   "Now that everyone's here. I, Zeus, commence this council meeting" said Zeus. "Camp Leaders, present your case"

   Jason and the rest of the seven stepped forward. Though it was a long shot, I hoped they would defend me. But instead they just crushed my hopes of forgiving them.

   "We all are witnesses that Percy Jackson has disgraced camp. He has hurt a fellow innocent camper, Annabeth. She is still suffering from an unknown curse placed my him. Somehow, the traitor has managed to mess with our memories, for we can't remember the details" I snorted when they called Annabitch innocent. Godhood seriously changes people.

   The next hour went on, with them presenting proof of my supposed 'crimes'. I just zoned out of the entire discussion.

   "Just keep swimming, just keep swimming, swimming swimming." I mumbled. Apparently Zeus heard it. He slammed his master bolt and pointed it at me.

   "Perseus Jackson, you have been deemed guilty of all that you have been accused of. The council shall put forth a vote, that will decide your punishment." I just looked at him like 'you-done?'. 

   "Who here believes, that Percy Jackson should be executed?" bellowed Zeus. I knew execution wouldn't cut it.

   "Hey Annabitch!" I called out. The gods looked at me and so did the aforementioned person. "You know, that the pain you are feeling now, I won't feel any of that. The only thing that could come close is Tartarus. And I'm not going there" I said smirking

   Annabeth looked ready to explode. As did Athena, but then she looked at me mischievously. I knew my plan had worked.

   "The boy is too arrogant. I say, we banish him to Tartarus" said Athena. Zeus thought of this before smirking at me. Dad looked at me with wide eyes. But I just gave him an 'I-Have-A-Plan' look. Hopefully he understood.

   "Very well, eternal punishment for the boy sounds pleasant to my ears. Let us put it to a vote. All for the motion?" Asked Zeus. 

    Artemis, Athena, Zeus, Hera and Ares  raised their hands immediately. Demeter and Dionysus followed suite albeit reluctantly. I was honestly surprised by the conflict on Dionysus's face.

   "All against?" Zeus asked grumbling. The other seven olympians raised their hands. Zeus frowned at first before smirking.

   "The vote is a tie. Fortunately for me and unfortunately for you, as the King of Olympus, I get to break the ties. I, Zeus, hereby declare that Perseus Jackson will be banished to Tartarus.

   Many of the Camp Jupiter's legionaries glared at Zeus, which I was grateful for. Atleast they had my back along with the few gods.

   Many minor gods protested against the decision of banishing me. After all, I had given them their well-deserved honour. One voice that singled out from the crowd of demigods screaming, was that of Andromeda. I smiled at her, which she noticed and smiled back.