Perseus Jackson: Titan of The Hunt

CH35: Confessions and Judgments

(Artemis)

It was with extreme trepidation that I flashed into the Olympian throne room fearing what was going to happen. I appeared in my throne and my attention was immediately focused on the Trident buried with the prongs hidden in the centre of the throne room floor.

Nervously I turned my head and looked at my uncle and saw him alternatively focusing on the symbol of his power and my own throne as if wondering if one should meet the other.

Fortunately for me, the god remained in his throne as we awaited the arrival of the other Olympians.

Hermes was the first to arrive muttering loudly about how it was such a pain to have another council meeting only a few weeks after the solstice. However he went silent when he noticed the imbedded weapon.

Finally with the arrival of Hestia, Demeter and my useless brother Dionysius who I noted with pleasure had a bandage around his head from his not so impressive resistance against the Titans attack, the council was all here. The majority of them eyed the angry god nervously fearful of what could have enraged him enough to take it out on Olympus itself.

However one throne remained empty. The black throne of Hades remained vacant which meant one of two things: either he was avoiding the meeting which would not have been surprising after 3000 years of not being invited, or he knew already what had happened and was busy doing something about it. A grim possibility hit me as I thought of the fact I suspected that Tania was in the underworld being held, I had suspected she was being held by the son of Hades not perhaps by his father.

Percy had done much for most of the council and most of them at least grudgingly respected him. Hades did not like the children of his brothers but due to Percy restoring his throne. It was clear the Lord of the dead genuinely liked the young man and would not appreciate any act against his nephew and there was far more he could do to my huntress than simply kill her, I though with a shudder.

As if to confirm my suspicion a cloud of black shadows appeared on the throne before fading away revealing the olive skinned god who held a grim look on his face as he removed his helm from his head. If it were not for the situation I might have actually been genuinely concerned for Tania but I was brought back to the situation at hand when the sound of thunder boomed overhead and highlighted the fact I would be lucky to get out of this situation myself.

'We are here to discuss the attack on the Greek demigod's camp by the two renegade Titans as well as the unfortunate situation that occurred afterwards.' My father explained to those who were unaware before throwing a nervous glance at his brother who was still focused on the entrenched Trident ignoring the looks that were aimed at him.

'For those who were unaware, CampHalf-Blood was attacked this morning by Oceanus and Tethys and a legion of Telkhines from the sea and they were able to breach the camps barriers. After a struggle the few remaining campers and Chiron were captured alongside Dionysius who was unfortunately incapacitated.' He explained and the sound of snickering could be heard from Ares and Hermes as they looked at their wounded brother.

'SILENCE!' Poseidon bellowed finally talking at last, luckily for me he had found someone else to focus his anger on, as the two stunned gods immediately quieted down and looked at our uncle nervously as he ground his fingers into his thrones arms.

'As I was saying the camp was captured despite a valiant defense before word could get out. Fortunately my daughter Artemis was returning to the camp and was able to detect the presence of the two Titans. With the help of the gods of heroes, Perseus and the hunters they were able to rescue the campers, Chiron and Dionysius as well beat back the attackers. Oceanus and the Telkhines were sent back to Tartarus and Tethys retreated into the ocean.' Father explained simply.