Champion Of Olympus

The Prophecy

Sneak Peek: The Prophecy

(6/1/2010 - Mount Olympus)

The entire Olympian council, bar Poseidon, sat on their respective thrones in silence. They all knew the reasoning for this meeting, though no one knew how to start it. But Ares gave it his best shot. 

Slamming his fist onto the arm of his throne he bellowed to his fellow gods. "Are we here to sit in silence or are we here to talk?" 

"Calm yourself, Ares." Athena's calm voice spoke out. "We all understand why we are here, but some of us-" 

"Most of us." Apollo cut in, earning himself a glare from the goddess of Wisdom. 

"But some of us are not sure that this is the best course of action." She finished, her chin held high. 

"Not the best course of action?!" Ares questioned, unable to understand what he was hearing. "You all saw what that bastard of an upstart did in Greece! He destroyed half of the mountainside! When are you all going to see that he's a threat to Olympus?!" 

"When he proves himself to be one." Artemis spoke out from her silver throne. 

Ares gestured wildly to the scene of carnage that was hovering before them. "He's already proved himself to be a threat!" The god of War cried. "On top of that he has now been granted with godly domains! He is the most powerful mortal to ever live! He repeatedly refuses to accept immortality! And do you know why?" 

"Why?" Artemis asked, her voice amused. 

"Because he wishes to take our thrones by force!" Ares answered angrily. 

This caused all of the gods in attendance to start talking all at once, voicing their opinions and demanding to be heard. 

"You cannot be serious." Artemis spoke harshly. 

"Percy would never do such a thing!" Apollo cried, bewildered. 

"You're out of your mind, Ares." Hermes yelled. 

"We have no reason to suspect Percy of such things-" Hephaestus started. 

"You are merely miffed that young Perseus defeated you in battle, Ares." Athena cut in. 

Ares slammed his fist down again. "Why you book loving-" 

"Enough! Silence!" Zeus slammed his Master Bolt to the ground, causing Olympus to shake and the other gods to silence themselves. He turned to Ares. "You know of my extreme distaste for my nephew, but this is a serious accusation, Ares. What proof can you provide that Perseus will be a threat to Olympus?" 

Ares made to speak but Apollo's sudden rising from his throne surprised the throne room. "Apollo," Zeus bellowed. "What are you-"