Troubled Olympians

Hestia Looses it

It was your typical day on Olympus. The sun was shining, birds were chirping, plants were growing, and everybody was happy and getting alone just fine. Well...kinda. The Throne Room was filled with screaming and yelling...as usual. So yeah, that's your typical day on Olympus. You'd think that after centuries and centuries of living in Olympus, the gods would at least have a calm conversation about their differences. Well, you're dead wrong. To begin with, Aphrodite made the mistake of telling Artemis that if she had a man, she wouldn't be so bitter. Artemis protested that it is better to be bitter than a complete slut, and having numerous demigods. Artemis then began shooting arrows at Aphrodite at rapid speed, and all Aphrodite could do was helplessly cover her ace with her arms, and dodge every arrow. Oh but how that failed! The goddess of the hunt never misses. Hera, on the other hand was screaming in her husbands ear. Literally. She was infuriated that Zeus left the mortal world late at night, no doubt hooking up with some mortal. Zeus was sitting in his throne, rubbing his temples as his wife screamed various insults at him, they were quiet creative to be honest. On the other side of the throne room, Athena was screaming threats at Poseidon if Percy ever touches Annabeth. Poseidon was trying to keep his cool, but found himself muttering insults quietly under his breathe, hoping Athena wouldn't hear them. But of course, you can't fool the goddess of wisdom. Hades and Demeter, however were having another one of their useless arguments, this time it was about cereal. Demeter wanted Hades to eat at least 50 bowls of cereal per day. Hades groaned, saying that he already had 20 bowls of Corn Flakes, that Demeter forced him to eat. Ares was cheering on Artemis. Yeah, Aphrodite may be his girlfriend, but as the god of war he couldn't help watch some blood shed. Aphrodite's dress was torn and tattered, her hair was a blonde tangley mess, and not to mention her body was covered with golden ichor. Artemis was smirking madly, you'd think she'd stop, but no. The arrows just kept on coming. Apollo was writing haiku's of the current events

Arty is angry

Throwing arrows at Dite

Don't mess with my sis

Hephaestus and Hestia seemed to be the only sane ones. Hephaestus never fit in with the Olympians, so he rather just mind his own damn business, Hestia however was agitated. Hestia was usually a calm goddess, but today she was done with the constant bickering. She stood near her hearth and watched as Athena threw a math text book at Poseidon, Artemis laughing at the goddess of beauty looking...not so beautiful, and Hera began listing ever women Zeus cheated her with. Needless to say, it was a very long list. This happened everyday, and if Hestia learned anything from the past 10 centuries, is that it is better to keep her mouth shut and tend her hearth. However, if Apollo performed another haiku, Hestia might throw herself to Tartarus. Hestia couldn't control her anger, and soon enough, she was yelling.

"SHUT UP! ALL OF YOU!" She boomed. There was a silence. Nobody ever heard Hestia yelling, she even got Hera to quiet down. "This is so beyond ridiculous! All you ever do is argue, and fight, and bicker!" Hestia snapped, irritated.

"Actually-" Athena began, but was interrupted by Poseidon who began to groan. Of course, Miss Know-It-All must correct something. Athena shot a glare at Poseidon, and continued to talk

"Those are all synonymous" Athena pointed out.

"My point exactly" Hestia said.

"It's not my fault Artemis is a psycho 12-year-old who can't get a man in bed! She's taking her anger out on me!" Aphrodite whined. Artemis gave Aphrodite a look of disgust

"I don't need to seduce men for my amusement! Not my fault you," Artemis pointed an accusing finger at the goddess "can't respect my choice!"

"Hades just needs some cereal to livin' up his day! But no, as usual he has to disagree with me!" Demeter protested. Hades groaned

"For a millionth time Demeter! I DON'T LIKE CEREAL! I HATE IT! IT'S DISGUSTING!" Hades looked like he was ready to pounce on Demeter. Demeter gasped in horror.

"How dare you insult cereal!" She glared at Hades

"ENOUGH!" Hestia boomed again. "This is so irritating! How do you think I feel? I usually keep my mouth shut when you bicker but I am going insane!" Hestia cried.

"Well, what do you want us to do about it?" Zeus asked. A smile smile spread onto Hestia's face. She had the perfect idea. They would ever do it, unless they swear on the Styx. Hestia was willing to take that risk, besides they don't have to know what they're going to do when they swear on the Styx. Oh yes, this was going to be fun.

"Swear on the Styx, that whatever I tell you to do in this situation, you'll do it." Hestia declared, amused at Zeus's confused expression.

"Hestia...what are you-" Hestia cut Zeus off with one of her evil glares, that were saved for the right moment. Zeus sighed, he was not going to get out of this.

"I swear on the Styx, that whatever you want us to do in this situation, we'll do it." Zeus sweared, and thunder boomed in the distance confirming it. Hestia's smile widened.

"Zeus. Turn all of the gods, except for Hephaestus and me into mortal teenagers, including yourself for a year. Have fun at Goode High School." Hestia grinned at Zeus's face. He just made a very big mistake. He was going to regret sneaking around at 3 AM now.

"Hestia, lets be rational-" Athena began. "It seems to be a good solution to me. You swore on the Styx. So do it." Hestia cut Athena off, she was feeling amused. After years of their constant bickering, they'd finally make it up to her. And Hephaestus of course. Zeus sighed. yep there was no way he could avoid this.

"Alright. We have no choice, pick your mortal names" Zeus told the rest of the gods. They groaned in protest, Aphrodite was wailing desperately. High School was her absolute worst nightmare...other than her dresses being thrown into Tartarus (Athena threatened to do so once, long story)

"I'll be Alison Grey" Athena volunteered, but she clearly looked unhappy about this.

"Uhh I guess I am Austin Waves" Poseidon muttered

"Demi Adri" Demeter sighed

"Hallie Armstrong" Hera decided

"Luna Nightshade" Artemis suggested

"Looks like I am Drew Nightshade then" Apollo said

"I want to be Dylan O'Ryan" Ares added

"Caleb Corpse?" Hades asked. The gods gave him a strange look and he sighed. "Fine, Caleb Levesque"

"I'll be Sky Legrace" Zeus choose. The gods looked towards Aphrodite, she winced. "Do I have too?" She whined

"Yes!" All the gods screamed in unison. Aphrodite groaned.

"Fine, Scarlette Mirino" Aphrodite muttered.

"Wait what about Hermes? He's not here because he has too many messages." Athena asked Hestia. She shrugged

"I'll tell Hermes, I'm sure Iris wouldn't mind taking his place." Hestia said. "NOW! Off you go!" Hestia waved at the gods. Zeus turned to the others "Ready?" He asked. They nodded hesitantly. "Alright, New York, here we come" Zeus sighed, and in a flash of lightning they were off.