The Moon Shines Bright

Chapter 2

(Last Chapter)

A horn in the distance distracted people enough for Percy to slip away. Quickly running to his cabin, He packed his cloths and some food. Checking himself over he found that he had his watch the turned into a shield (courtesy of Tyson), his new fountain pen that turned into a trident that his dad had made him, and his trusty sword Riptide. After writing a quick letter to Chiron, Percy made his way out of camp and into the shadows....

(Three years later)

The hero of Olympus has been gone for three years now and everyone was starting to give up hope. Zeus had commanded everyone to look for the son of Poseidon nut they were starting to give up hope. They thought Percy was dead but Hades told them he was not so they were utterly confused. Why would the savior of Olympus run and hide?

The council was in the middle of a meeting when they finally got some information on the Son of The Sea.

"Your son was a liar and a cheat Poseidon. He doesn't deserve to come back!" Athena roared.

"My son's fatal flaw is LOYALTY you dumb witch," The Sea God yelled at his rival "What would he gain from cheating? Why would he throw that away and you're the goddess of wisdom you should know who's lying gods damn it!"

"That proves nothing you worthless excuse for an Olympian! My daughter deserved better than your worthless son!"

The throne room shook violently as Poseidon stood from his throne, trident in hand, glowing with a sea green aura. But in the midst of arguing no one notice Hades quietly communicating with somebody in his head.

"You have insulted my children and me for the last time wisdom goddess." Poseidon raised his trident at Athena and let forth a torrent of sea green energy. Athena was sent flying towards the wall, slamming in to it viciously rendering her unconscious.

"POSEIDON," Zeus thundered, jumping off his throne with his master bolt in hand "Don't you dare touch my daughter again."

Poseidon swung his trident backwards aiming for Zeus' head, his eyes clouded with rage. Zeus jumped back, narrowly avoiding the trident, and expertly japed three times at the Sea Gods vital spots. Poseidon twirled his trident and block the three strikes and was about to return them before a voice interrupted him.

"Brothers," Hades bellowed "I have word on Perseus! The boys in Tartarus."

Hades flashed out without another word. The throne room was eerily quiet. Had the boy really been found? The boy who saved them twice now from utter annihilation. The boy who gave up his free life to help the gods. After minutes of a tense silence a shadow descended upon the room, Hades appearing near the door with a boy his arms.

The god of the dead had a far way look in his eyes and the front of his shirt was cover in blood and a puddle was forming underneath him. The boy in his arms look to be about seventeen with raven black hair and pale skin with scars, burn marks, and broken bones littering his body. Apollo jumped off his throne and rushed over to help the poor demigod who was obviously The Savior of Olympus, just to stop short and gape at the horror laying on the floor before him.

"Apollo hurry he's dying." Hades urged

The rest of the Olympians watched as Apollo kneeled next to Percy and put his hand on his forehead and began to chant. Beads of sweat began to form on the Sun God's brow and they could see the strain on his face. Finally after what seemed like forever he fell back on his back, breathing heavily, and signaled that it was okay to approach.

Poseidon was by his sons side in an instant. The other Olympians joined in leisurely except Hermes, and strangely enough Hera and Artemis, who were at Percy's side right after his fathers.

"Hades what happened to him?" Zeus asked softly, letting his caring side show.

"He was chained to a wall and there were so many torture devises.... Some even I couldn't think of using," Hades shut his eyes, trying to forget what he saw "there was so much blood... everywhere... There was a pool of water with a heavy red mist at the bottom that they must have used to heal him afterwards. When I got there he was begging them for them to kill him... This boy has been through more than any one hero I have ever known. When he wakes we need to show him how much we actually do need him. Do you understand brother?"

Zeus' eyes softened "Yes brother I understand."

The were brought out of there conversation to the sounds of sobbing. Looking at his family, Hades saw his niece the fierce Goddess of The Hunt crying over this boy. The god of The Dead put his hand on Artemis' shoulder.

"He will be alright he wont leave us he's too stubborn."

"I don't know about that Uncle Hades...." Apollo's voice trailed off causing said god to look at him "I've done all I can do but now its up to him."

Upon hearing this Poseidon broke down in sobs as his favorite demigod son was hanging on the brink of death. So many thoughts were flying through his head until he got to one he needed to know.

"Brother," Poseidon looked at Hades. "What was my son doing in Tartarus?"

Hades face hardened into a scowl before turning to the newly awakened Wisdom Goddess and pointing. "Her daughter sent him there."