Anyone who knows Arya Jackson for more than five minutes knows her opinion of the world, and demigods not so fair place in it. Unfortunately, since the war Arya isn't that easy to get to know. To most she's little more than a legend.
Arya is fine w...
"But what difference does it make who spoke the words? They were uttered for the world."
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19.
Gods and Children
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"What is the best book you've ever read?" She asked.
"I don't think I've found it yet." He answered.
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"I THINK A COUNCIL MEETING IS IN ORDER" Zeus' voice thundered over all.
It started as soon as Arya finished her climb back up to the rest of them. The sea of people parted as she walked her way through them, armor shining in the early morning sun, trident still in hand. Ace expected her to go stand by her father, he was surprised when she only spared him a glance before coming over and standing within inches of Ace.
Everyone else took a minute to circle up.
"They're having a meeting here." Arya said only loud enough for Ace to hear.
"Is that an issue?"
"No." She paused, "It just means that whatever they're going to talk about, they feel you all are worthy to be here."
A big moment indeed.
"Brethren," Zeus said, "we are healed, thanks to the work of these demigods. The Athena Parthenos, which once stood in this temple, now stands at Camp Half-Blood. It has united our offspring, and thus our own essences."
"Lord Zeus," Piper spoke up, "is Reyna okay? Nico and Coach Hedge?"
Ace caught Arya nodding in approval.
Zeus didn't look pleased with the interruption, moreso confused, "They succeeded in their mission. As of this moment they are alive. Whether or not they are okay –"
"None of us are okay." Arya spoke up, "As long as they all made it."
"There is still work to be done," Queen Hera walked next to her husband with a bright motherly smile. She spread her arms "But my heroes ... you have triumphed over the giants as I knew you would. My plan succeeded beautifully."
The nine of them could only muster a blink. Utter disbelief that he couldn't hide crossed Ace's features. They have been through hell and back at least twice, she had no right to stand there and say she knew they would succeed.
Thunder shook the ground beneath Ace's feet,
"Hera, do not dare take credit! You have caused at least as many problems as you've fixed!"
