The Roman Avenger (Percy Jackson)

Chapter 15

Chapter 15

Olympus was a mad house of course. After we explained the situation to the actual Roman Godly council they were FURIOUS! Diana wanted to go and castrate Hercules, for some reason it was clear she has an obvious animosity towards him, outside her normal hatred for males! I knew she disliked me, but at least she never threatened to chop off my man parts, YESSH! The decision was made though that if Hercules was to be caught that he was to be brought straight for Olympus for a nice godly size punishment.

Another more interesting decision was made that Bob the Titan of the South would be made the guardian of the Styx and would protect all the rivers in the underworld. Lady Styx has vouched for him and promised to keep him under control! Bob was very excited about this especially when Styx's husband Lord Pallas, the Titan of war showed up to take him! After he introduced himself as Lord Bob's youngest brother, Bob was more than happy to go with him!

Things on Olympus died down and they returned all of us to the Underworld. After relaying our story to the council they were in awe of the skill we all performed. Of course they were not overwhelmed with excitement when I told them I almost joined them, but Styx assured the council that I had no intention of betraying Olympus.

Back in the underworld my family and I had all gathered in my room for the real discussion that we had all clearly wanted to have. We knew my room was a secure place, and that Pluto would not tune in on our conversation in here. I said, "That's the third Titan we have seen and the second we have knocked out of commission, this is going to get a lot uglier before it gets any better."

Jason nodded, "Even with all the training Perce, I still was barely able to hold my own against Hercules... Maybe you need to take the spot as Praetor man..."

I looked at Jason in shock, "You did fine man, not to mention we were still in my domain, the underworld, where your powers are practically useless. I guaranteed you no child of Zeus or Jupiter has ever won a battle in the Underworld. Its certainly not an easy fight outside your domain!"

Jason nodded, but countered, "Well now that you have the blessings of all the big three you won't have to step outside your domain!"

Nico put in, "He's got a point Perce, you are by far the strongest amongst us. If what you say about Link is true then perhaps at some point you should take the position as Praetor."

The door swung open and Gwen stepped in, "He needs to take mine then!"

I smiled at Gwen as she walked in and motioned for her to close the door. I asked, "How are you feeling Gwen?"

She shuttered and looked a little beat up still. She had a black eye and her brunette hair was all matted, she still looked pretty, but it looked much more painful to be pretty today, "I am okay thanks to you Percy."

I shook my head sadly, "They only took you to get to me. They knew you were my friend, and I am sorry I left you vulnerable like that. You were my only real friend that wasn't down here in the underworld with me. So I am sorry Gwen!"

She gave me a sad look, "You can't protect everyone Percy!"

Reyna gave my hand a gentle squeeze as she sat right next to me, "The good thing is she's alive! Has camp been contacted recently?"

Gwen nodded, "They are expecting me back in the next our or so! The senate is keeping order at Camp, until I return. The day after new years we will need everyone back though to get things running back to normal again...But I do believe that you guys will do so without me in charge!"

Bianca asked questioningly, "Doesn't there have to be a female and a male praetor?"

Jason shook his head, "During times of war the two strongest camp leaders generally lead the legion! In the old days it was usually two sons of Zeus. But now days the two strongest fighters in Camp would be Percy and I. That could put Nico as a Centurion, because there has to be a male and female Centurion."