A New Order of Chaos

Pros And Consequences

When the gods received Hera's not-too-well-hidden update from Iris, they immediately knew that they had to take sides.

The minors gods who didn't have anything directly to do with them, decided (each on their own) that they should support them, unless they cause troubles to them. And, because the recent actions reveal that they were fighting along with Olympus and themselves, they were safe and happy to support these rogue demigods.

The minor gods who had kids in Camp and inside the Guards of Chaos had a different point of view. Understanding that turning their back on their children could mean another civil war against them, goddesses like Hecate, Iris and Nike along with the few minor gods, sided with the Guards, no matter what happen in a near future. The only downside of this was Nemesis, who had already chosen sides, by attacking the Guards during the battle.

However, the real challenge were the main twelve Olympians. And Hades.

Hephaestus, Aphrodite, Hermes and Dionysus had it more simple. An entity, with his own agenda, had brought back some of their children who they thought they were lost for eternity. Nice kids who were confused and taken advantage of to take them down. Aphrodite even could express her gratitude for the saving of her daughters, both of them, her favorite ones. She would stand along them. After all, love conquers all

Hephaestus, as Aphrodite, was grateful not only that two of his sons were alive, but he was also grateful for Calypso, someone that he would always appreciate. Hermes saw the redemption on his fallen son's eyes, as well as remorse and that want of making things right once and for all. Dionysus only had two sons and the bonds between them was as strong as their namesakes. Both gods will stand with the Guards. And against the Council if needed.

Hades was the first one to have conflicted feelings about what to do. On one side, if he sided with the Guards, that could give room to believe inside the Council that he allowed the escape of the souls under his and Thanatos' watch and Zeus could believe (it was a definitely and secure option to say 'yes') that he was part of the conspiracy to overthrown him and take over Olympus. Of course, that was far from Hades wanted to do. However, from the other side, if he supported the Olympians, he could be consider a poor ruler of the Underwolrd and be overthrown.

Neither option was good.

Artemis was in a similar predicament, but it was more about morality than loyalty. With some of her Hunters back, it would be her first task to take them back into her lines, as before. But, one of them had fallen in love with one of the souls that was also judge and placed in Elysium. Her oath could not reach the afterlife. Would she be the one that goes against a decision taken after her oath to her was fullfil?

Apollo saw this opportunity for redeem himself. Being the first one to decipher and recognizing the threat and possible traitors, he was sure he could have a full pardon and acknowledge for his intervention. But, what made his take the decision quicker was the health state of his Oracle. That Guard was responsible for her and left her in that state. His decision was made.

Ares' decision was war-made. He would follow whoever gave him a good brawling and blood. And, if that made him look like a coward and a traitor, so be it. He followed his war instincts. Unlike Athena, who was analyzing the situation before reaching a decision. Never in her life, the Goddess of Wisdom found herself in an impasse like this. If what Hera was saying it was true, her own daughter was fighting against the Primordials that wanted to see the Olympians dead. Forcing her and her friends into exile will only weak their defenses and they could be attack without mercy.

Athena also saw something that was unique. The Guards had gained the confidence of the campers and legionaries without showing their faces. If this evolves like the last time demigods lined up with the Titans, the gods will have to look after themselves more heavily, because there won't be someone saving them this time.

She'd decide when the votes are being count.

Zeus smirked at the given opportunity. A way to get rid of all the extra kids of his brothers would always cheer him up. The possible threats that they imply would be eliminated and he wouldn't be absolutely responsible for it. That way, he could end up like the good yet just ruler he was, without using his personal feelings about it.

Poseidon, fueled with anger about the sentence that was passed over his son's head, could only see one possible solution. Support his son, no matter what. For him, Percy had done even more than asked for them and from them and he deserved to be left alone. Being the most emotional of the brothers, Poseidon was the first one to take a stand along not only with his demigod son, but with his Cyclops sons as well. He knew Tyson would follow Percy, no matter where he would go.

Demeter, was the oddball. Having no kids into the Guards to support nor having demigods that had made her angry against, her decision was one that she should take with or without care. She knew that screaming at Hades to pick a side and annoying Persephone about making Hades choose a side wouldn't help her make a decision, which is why she decided to abstain from the voting. Because she knew that there was going to be one.

While the gods were making decisions, somewhere not far for them, someone else was making her own decisions. She knew that her decision and her influences would turn the balance and grant one victory, while the other one will only get failure. Sighing, she decided to act.

Hemera knew her time had arrived.