Alone. Forever?

Meetings

Disclaimer; I remember, Apollo or Lester tried to commit arowcide! It's Not just me! I'm ranting am I? Ugh, I DO not own PJO or HoO. Rick gratefully  does... 

The meeting with the gods in our side was today. Since Poseidon unofficially was our leader he was hosting it in his underwater palace. Percy traveled the waters and had a grim face, the actions and events of yesterday derided him in disingenuous ways. He arrived early to share the 'happy' news of not being his father. Poseidon's beard had grey hairs and mirthless expression. He was calm and of course, proud. He sat straight but in his eyes, they were clouded like the ocean on a storm day.

"Poseidon, I have news."He said softly alarming the sea god. "Yes, son?" He smiled kindly.  "It's Percy to you. You are not my father." Poseidon sulked and face saddened. "I am sorry, Percy. I was in a rage. Understand?" Percy shook his head, "You are not my biologic father either, simply a normal sea god with no demigod son named Perseus Jackson" Poseidon glanced confused. "Uh, Percy. I remember... conceiving you. The memory is clear." He said uncomfortable. "Chaos enchanted you into believing that as he took your form. That is why I am more powerful than your other children." He firmly said. Poseidon frowned but believed him, "Percy, I am sorry. About, er, you know"His eyes drifted. Percy's eyes rumbled like a sea storm, "No. It is I who should apologize. I was not a worthy son. "

His eyes gleamed as his pupils enlarged, "I apologize for making your time a my 'father' a true horror that you disowned me. I lost my connection to the sea. All my ties were severed. After the war, I understand what I must do to seek yours and everyone else's forgiveness. I will make it up to you" Percy said blankly but anyone could tell the sorrow and nostalgia in his voice. 

Before the sea god could speak all the others flashed in. Hades appeared too, "Hades! What are you doing here?" Poseidon asked. Hestia defended him, "He agreed to become our spy in the war." Hades nodded and everyone stood quiet.  Hestia stated, "I have making beta plans but I am afraid are too predictable and risky. "She sighed. "I bet I could modify them, I also have several strategies I think would work" Percy offered. "However, these schemes require our powers working together like the giants." Hestia grinned, "I did not think of that! We should assign positions. And leaders!" She beamed. They began planning and Hades made  wise suggestions by combing the methods together. The end result was perfect not a single flaw. Athena could not do better. They made hundreds of plans for every situation. Percy announced he was going to teach the campers every plan.

"Everyone, thank you for joining us. This meeting will help us inure success. "Poseidon dismissed. Everyone left until only Hestia and Hades remained with Percy. "Hestia, Hades, what do I owe the pleasure?" He bowed. "Young hero, we know. Chiron informed us of - yesterday's events. "Hestia sadly said. "When I sensed your aura in the Underworld for only seconds, I knew something was wrong. We spoke to Chiron but he only informed us of the Chaos part. He said it wasn't his place to explain that" Hades' gloomy eyes shook with hope.

Percy sucked his breath, "I-er... Swear on Styx not to repeat this information" Once they made their oaths. "Chaos was curious what happened to Sally. He brought her soul back, but disguised it so Hades would not sense that. Sally blames me of her death, of course. She ranted about Kaleb, my now son being an orphan and such. I broke- all my pain I attempted to escape came back. I am guilty and I want her forgiveness- everyone's. She wanted me to pay with death and be sent to Tartarus. I committed suicide, with my knife I murdered myself for her pardon. I died but, Chaos brought me back. Last night I felt crazy, insane after I ranted to him to let me die...I pulled myself together when I saw Kale." He shared.

Hestia warmth for her eyes. The endless fire halted and the flames turned into a smoky vapor, they looked normal and dull. Her expression was gloomy and downcast. Hades' pale skin turned grey and older. Stress fixed on his face and the last bits of life in him disappeared. "Percy, I- we are deeply sorry" Compassion bloomed like a brave  blue columbines. Percy shook his head, "It's fine, really. Although, I must compel myself. This sort of behavior is foolish" Before anymore comments could be made, he flashed away.