Percy Jackson- Not a typical Betrayal

CHAPTER-17 HE IS INNOCENT

Malcolm and Will waited outside the big house. They were discussing ways to approach their appeal in front of the Olympians. Apollo had given them some tips. Chiron would start the proceedings and appeal to overturn Percy's judgment. They knew Poseidon would support them. They just needed to convince the others. And Malcolm came up with the perfect plan. 'Convince Athena'.

That was easier said than done. Athena would ask a lot of questions. Because this whole review is indirectly a challenge to her wisdom and considering her Hubris, she would never openly admit that she allowed a wrong judgment that day. And Malcolm could not wound Athena's pride, or it would prove counterproductive.

"Are you ready?", Chiron asked. Chiron, Will, Malcolm, Flora, Stephen, and Piper were to go to Olympus while the others prepared for another attack. They had full trust in Frank, Hazel, Beckendorf, and Leo to take care of the camp. They needed to ensure that Percy could be revealed. Maybe this would not affect the war, for Percy would still die for them. But his name had been tarnished. And names held power. And who knows, Percy would return to the normal demigod life in the camp. It was a long shot, but Chiron hoped that Percy is innocent and he could still train the young demigod who had gone to places.

"Yes. Argus is waiting for us. We need to see and end this injustice once and for all.", Will said in a firm voice as they left the camp. It was a quiet journey to the empire state building. Will was worried for Nico while Malcolm was worried for Annabeth. Chiron was worried for Percy and Piper was worried for the three. They were so full of their worries that they did not realize that they reached the building. They entered the lobby. After a short talk with the lobby receptionist, Chiron took the key and the six were on the lift going to Olympus.

The lift chimed at six hundred and the door opened to reveal the newly renovated Olympus. Annabeth really put all her sweat and love into this project and the results are breathtaking. The whole time, the demigods looked around the marvelous houses, statues, gardens, and fountains on their way to the Palace. The huge walls, about a hundred feet tall were majestically filled with intricate designs of the achievements of the gods and demigods alike.

"Malcolm. Please be calm when you put forward your case. We need to win this.", Chiron said as the doors opened. The gods were seated in their regal form on their respective thrones. The six saw Poseidon and Apollo who were nodding them in acknowledgment. They wanted this appeal to succeed.

The six bowed in front of Zeus. Zeus acknowledged.

"Why have the Olympians been summoned to today's gathering?", Zeus asked in a formal tone.

"Lord Zeus, if permission granted, May I speak?", Chiron asked respectfully.

"You have permission.", Zeus announced and Chiron thanked Zeus before standing up to look at all the gods.

"I have to mention a special thanks to Two gods, whose help I wish to acknowledge. Lord Poseidon and Lord Apollo. Thank you for allowing this meeting. I wish to appeal the ruling that was done on a certain son of Poseidon five years ago.", Chiron started and the gods shifted uncomfortably in their seats.

"My Lords and Ladies. About five years ago, the gods ruled that Percy Jackson was a traitor who double-spied for both us and Gaea during the second Gigantomachy. He was also charged for the murder of David Gotham, the son of Aphrodite, and was executed in this place.", Chiron pointed at that spot where Percy stood before Zeus shot the bolt, killing Percy. This made Zeus uncomfortable.

"After five years, we have found some pieces of evidence and testimonies that prove that the accusations were false.", Chiron proclaimed and the whole council launched into a match of shouting. Poseidon was like I told you so. Athena was crying murder over the prospect of being wrong and Demeter took the chance to scold everyone for not eating enough cereal. Apollo and Artemis looked like they were in a heated match when Zeus banged his chair and bellowed, "SILENCE!!!!!"