Percy Jackson, New Beginnings

Chapter XXIII

THIRD PERSON

Percy felt lighter than he had in years, enjoying the freedom that came with no one holding betrayal over his head. There was of course those few that still did hate him but that was better than what the 'body count' was that morning. The world seemed to be turning in his favour once again and he would be able to help in full honesty and not have to worry about hiding secrets.

Meanwhile...

Xander and Annabeth sat by the lake watching over the waters.

"We need to do something soon, or that bloody wolf will ruin all of our plans!" Xander exclaimed. "He has to be stopped."

Annabeth leaned closer to him before whispering in his ear.

"Our revenge will come soon enough, as I have managed to wrangle a meeting with the entire Olympian council in about 10 minutes."

Both demigods had looks of absolute glee on their faces which did not diminish in the slightest when Athena flashed in to bring them to the council.

ARTEMIS' P.O.V.

I sat upon my throne with dread. I knew exactly why this meeting had been called and there was nothing I could do to stop it. In a few moments Percy would be revealed to absolutely every single god in the room. His life of freedom would be over, unless I could warn him in advance. When Athena flashed in with Annabeth and Xander in tow I did exactly that.

'Percy,' I said through the mind link.

'Yes?' was the immediate response.

'Annabeth and Xander have gathered in front of the council. You have about an hour before the gods start looking for you, you better hide.' I sent quickly before unfortunately having to close the link as the meeting was starting. Not only was Percy going to be in trouble, I would have to face the wrath of my father. I shuddered with dread, no before that could happen I would take my hunt and disappear. We would hide as long as we would have to, and fight form the sidelines, because even I cannot take down the whole Olympian council.

"LET THE MEETING COMMENCE!" Bellowed Zeus in his 'kingly' tone. Prat.

"My Lord Zeus, we bring grave news from the camp," Annabeth began her speech. I just rolled my eyes. Of course that leech would send her to do the speaking, he was useful for nothing, but admittedly would make a very nice jackolope. "We have finally found a lead on the traitor Perseus Jackson,"

There was an intake of breath from everyone present. I just snorted to myself and noticed that Hestia was looking furious. Thank the world that I was not on her bad side today, she could be terrifying. Zeus leaned forwards in his throne and looked down at the two demigods present and scrutinised them under an intense glare.

"What have you found?" He asked them.

An evil look appeared in Annabeth's eyes. "Only the best news my lord," she looked around at the others and smirked. "We know where he is hiding."

I closed my eyes. Here it come the truth, the thing that we have hidden for so long is about to be revealed to everyone.

Zeus's eyes were dark when he finally asked "And where would that be?"

"Well in the camp of course! Hidden as the Wolf of the hunters."

Everything was silent, not a muscle was moved. I slowly looked around and noticed that almost everyone was staring at me, though many different expressions were seen. There were expressions of anger, shock disbelief, and on a few faces understanding. Well, this was not going to end well for me.

Zeus slowly turned to me but I stared back not wavering in the slightest.

"You have been hiding him?"

"I have"

"How could you keep that traitor in your midst?!" That statement cracked a dam wall open. I was taken over by an unspeakable anger. I stood and faced Zeus and spoke in a loud voice while glaring.

"He is not a traitor nor shall he ever be. This man is the only one that I approve of, and the only one I would ever trust, you have no right to judge him on the assumption of some mere demigods!"

I was about to keep ranting but a strong voice interrupted me.

"There is no need to defend me Lady Artemis, for I can do that myself."

My face paled. Percy had arrived.

We were all screwed.

Well here it is. I hope you enjoy and hope that i manage to get another update out of my brain and onto the internet!