My Light in the Darkest of Nights

Disclaimer: I do not own the Percy Jackson and the Olympians. All rights go to Rick Riordan for that wonderful series. (I own the plot for this story though.)

My Light in the Darkest of Nights

The Second Giant War had been won, the monsters were incinerated, the Giants were sent to Tartarus, Gaea was lulled back to her slumber and the Olympians retained their power and positions but for a great cost. The casualties were numerous because many demigods, both Greek and Roman alike, sacrificed their lives to ensure the survival of the world that we know of.

Selfish as it may seem, Perseus did not care. All he can think is that after the recognition, honours and awards were given, he would live like a normal mortal, with his wife and kids, not worrying about dying and monsters, living for eternity. And this night would be the start of it.

But he was wrong. This night will not be a perfect one. Instead, it will be the opposite, for this night would be the darkest of them all.

***

Jason, Piper, Leo, Hazel, Frank and Annabeth were offered and given godhood, making them minor gods of air pressure, fashion, tools, jewels, shape shifting and architecture respectively. Finally, it is Percy's turn.

"Perseus Jackson." Poseidon called. The mentioned demigod took a step forward and all noise in the throne room stopped. Everyone looked at the son of the sea expectantly.

"Does anyone deny that my son, retriever of the Master bolt, Helm of Darkness and Golden Fleece, Bearer of the Titan's Curse, Saviour of Artemis, Navigator of the Labyrinth, Blessed of Pan, Defender of Olympus twice, Survivor of Tartarus, Bridge of Two Nations, Destroyer of Hyperion and Kronos, Bane of the Giants and Gaea is worthy?" He looked at the spectators as if daring anyone to object.

"Very well. Perseus, as the Council agreed, you will become a major god." The King of the Gods said.

"Thank you Lord Zeus. I mean no disrespect but I turn down godhood, however I have a two requests."

"Why am I not surprised Perseus." Zeus said with a bemused smile. "I swear on Styx that you will get your wishes as long as it is within our power."

"Thank you Lord Zeus." He said bowing. "First, I would like to be a partial immortal to stay with someone for eternity."

"Artemis, my child, why don't you grant young Perseus here your blessing? It would be simpler and easier."

Artemis nodded and smiled at Percy. She raised a hand and chanted in Ancient Greek. A flash of light appeared and after it faded, where Percy once stood is a sixteen year old boy with sea green eyes and jet black hair- a younger version of him.

"Welcome to immortality Perseus." Zeus greeted. "Now, what is this other wish?'

"It is a wish that only a certain goddess can grant Lord Zeus."

"And who is this goddess?"

"Lady Athena, milord."

"Athena!" The god called to his daughter. "Talk to Perseus after this meeting. Grant him his wish."

Athena hated granting the sea spawn a wish but she can do nothing as her father commanded it.

"As you say, father."

"Well, now that the awards have been given out, let the celebration commence!" Zeus thundered and disappeared in a flash of lightning.

***

"What is it that you want, son of Poseidon?" Athena asked the young demigod in a now empty throne room save for the two

"Milady, I ask for your daughter's hand in marriage."