The Land Beyond the Gods {A Pertemis Story}

Chapter 2: Captured

Percy's POV

I was confused as to why I was captured. I didn't do anything wrong. Then, I found out it was actually Ares who was dragging me as he flashes me to Olympus.

I was lost in my thought when Ares spoke. "Move punk," Ares shouted, pushing me. I continued to move, not like I had any choice.

When I got to the middle of the throne room, every God was giving me a dirty look which confused me even more. What did I do wrong?

"Perseus Jackson," Zeus thundered, "You are guilty of aiding Gaea and Kronos during wars. What do you plead in your defense?"

"Innocent," I immediately responded. What have I done to deserve this? He didn't even believe me.

"You are banished from Olympus and may never set foot on Olympus again." Zeus started. "You have one week to leave. If you are not gone by then, then you will be punished to Tartarus."

Poseidon raised his hand and Zeus let him speak. "Percy, you are a disgrace to this family. I disown you as my son."

"Then," I started. " Don't except my help if evil rises again."

I felt so powerless when I left Olympus. I went to the street to decide where I was going to go to when I met Hestia.

"Lady Hestia," I bowed. She waved it off. "What are you doing here?"

"Caniadoptyouasmyson?" Hestia asked so fast that I had no idea what she said.

"Slower?" I asked her. She nodded and took a deep breath.

"I want to adopt you," my mouth hung open. "I know you just lost your mom and I understand if you don't want to. If you accept, I will be your godly parent seeing that Poseidon disowned you." She said, playing with her dress.

"Yes!" I said. She smiled in relief and hit me with a beam of light. She handed me a mirror. I found that my eyes were not only sea-green but there was a little yellow-orange circle around them.

"Now you can summon and control fire, summon home cook food, fire travel, and send hope into people." Hestia, or should I say mom informed me.

"Thanks, mom," she beamed at me.

Then she told me. "The Gods were wrong to banish you. You are a great hero and you should know that I felt some presence around the room for a moment when they were banishing you."

With that, she left in a swirl of flame. I thought about her words as I started my journey to Alaska, knowing the Gods wouldn't bother me there.

Hestia's POV

I was so glad when Percy accepted me as his new mother. I knew he was going to Alaska so I wasn't surprised when a week later I couldn't feel him anymore. I felt happy and sad for him. Starting a new life in Alaska. But I was worried about him since none of his powers will work there. I sure hope he has a good life there.