3rd PERSON'S POV:

The war was over, Percy Jackson and Annabeth Chase, two time saviors of Olympus and the most talked about couple at camp were ready to leave what had been their home for so many years. Like Percy had promised, him and Annabeth had it all planned out: two years in new Rome, no monsters, no fights. College, normal life, and just the two of them spending time together. Then they would consider returning to Camp Half Blood and help Chiron train the younger demigods. But like a cataclysm came an event that washed out the whole plan and shattered and broke hearts.

Everything was ready, goodbyes were said, sentiments were shared, even some tears were shed.
"It's time to go wise girl. The train won't wait for us forever." Percy said, looking lovingly at the girl he'd fallen in Tartarus for. He knew it would be tough for her, even if it was only 2 years. She'd practically grown up here since she was 7.
Chiron hugged them both,
"I know you two can take care of yourselves, but IM me as soon as you reach."
"We will." Percy said.
The couple turned their backs and started walking towards the camp borders when Percy suddenly had a nagging sensation. He turned to Annabeth to talk about this but realized that she too resembled his expressions. He turned back and saw that all the campers and Chiron were looking a bit queasy.
"Whoa." he thought. "Something really bad seems to have happened at Olympus."

Just then, Zeus' booming voice hit our ears.

"The Sea mourns the loss of its Prince, my brother Poseidon the loss of his son. All are invited tomorrow at dawn to the funeral of the Prince of the sea and the heir of Poseidon, Commander of the Poseidon army - Triton, who departed us, victim to a horrible and gruesome murder."

The voice and the weird feeling went away, leaving all the campers stunned in it's wake. Murmurs began, whispers of another possible battle. After all everyone knew that Triton wasn't a weak opponent. He was immortal and powerful. Not your average murder victim, so obviously there wasn't your average murderer. A powerful enemy capable of killing an immortal in a 'gruesome' manner, if Zeus' words were to be believed.

People were confused. Rumors immediately began doing the rounds that either a new threat loomed or an old one had resurfaced.
"I guess the plan postpones itself then. We'll have to stay today and attend the funeral tomorrow." Percy said looking at Annabeth.
"Yeah. We'll attend the funeral and see what this is all about. If everything seems all right we'll leave for Rome straightaway or else we'll return here." She replied. Chiron had heard the conversation and he just nodded when the two looked at him.
"Retire early today children, we need to be up before dawn tomorrow." Chiron instructed.
A few of the demigods asked Percy how he was doing after his brother's death, and he had the same reply for everyone
"Okay I guess, I don't know how to feel since we weren't very close. I just met him once actually." And they would all nod, content with that reply. He was right. They'd met only once when Percy had escaped the Princess Andromeda when Beckendorf hadn't been able to make it, and spent some time in his dad's realm. In truth he was just worried about his dad. He knew they weren't exactly very close, but still he knew dad loved him and his immortal wife Amphitrite. He wanted to go to Mt Olympus just to talk to him about it. See how he was doing. He returned to his cabin while Annabeth returned to her's, hoping against hope nothing was wrong and they would still be able to go to Rome the next day. Respite wasn't to be on offer by the fates to our heroes as Annabeth would soon come to learn, though.

The next day about an hour and a half before dawn, the whole camp was ready to go to the funeral. Chiron led the way, and with 12 buses driven by harpies and argus at maniac speeds, they all reached the gates in under an hour. Chiron asked for the pass to the sixth hundredth floor. They boarded the elevator with Chiron and the senior campers leading the way. They'd have to make multiple rounds, but the funeral still had some time.
The elevator still played crap music, but as soon as they left the elevator, the dimmed lights and visibly dampened moods and depressed faces of the guests told them the announcement was indeed true. On walking a few feet further, a definite confirmation stared at their faces in the form of a sign that said "Prince Triton's funeral and final rites - 'C' wing base hall."

"Come, I know where that is." Chiron said.
"Yeah even we know where that is. Let's go." Percy said.

"How do you know?" Chiron asked puzzled.

"Well, my girlfriend is the official architect of this place and I paid attention when she was giving me a tour."
"Oh" He said. The senior campers included Percy, Annabeth, Clarisse, Katie, the Stolls, Piper, Nyssa, Pollux and a few others. Jason, since being promoted to Pontifex Maximus wasn't around much, travelling between camps and making true his promise of recognition to every God, They guessed he would come with the Roman camp. Leo Valdez hadn't returned yet, but no one dared declare him dead. He was still believed to be missing and everyone was on the lookout for him. They hoped, and if anyone could pull off a return from an Island like Ogygia, they knew it was Leo. Thalia and Hylla were busy recruiting on a large scale, since the war had literally decimated their entire numbers.

The group started moving to where the arrow was pointed, and in a few minutes reached an amphitheater looking area where a stage was built. Chiron had told us that according to rules, only the Gods were allowed in the final rites and burial of any Prince, so they didn't go. When Percy asked why Chiron wasn't going, he explained "Only full immortals are allowed Percy. I have a boon to be alive as long as I'm needed to teach children. That doesn't mean I'm immortal forever." Percy just nodded, the demigods looking a bit uneasy, not liking the idea of Chiron having to die someday.

Chairs were arranged for the guests, and the demigods figured the plan was to end the rites then address everyone here.
"Let's take our seats everyone. The Gods will be returning soon. The Romans, as punctual as they are, have already taken their seats."
He was correct. The Romans were already seated in their chairs. The group moved a bit forward when one of the Romans saw them and nudged the person next to him. This nudge cycle continued until every Roman including the preators who were sitting right in front had been notified. Frank, Hazel and Reyna rose up to meet us. We said our hellos, hugged each other and took our seats. Jason had also come, and after I shook hands with him, he kissed Piper, grabbed her hands and they went to where Jason was previously seated, Piper taking a seat beside him. We all took our seats with our better halves and patiently awaited the Gods' return.
When they returned, almost every single demigod felt likely cowering under a rock for at least a century. They'd seen the Gods together and awed at the power. Now they were scared shitless by the anger radiating from them. Surprisingly even Hades and Zeus who would otherwise be indifferent if not glad about the death of their brother's children's demise looker angry. Not only that. They were directing the anger at the crowd. More specifically at someone in particular. They were all staring at Percy Jackson with indescribable rage.
"What? What did I do?" He asked confused.
"You dare ask that? You DARE ASK THAT!?" Poseidon bellowed.
"Calm down brother. Seems like he wants to play the denial game." Hades, to everyone's shock was calming Poseidon down. What the hell was going on? The hero of Olympus being treated like that, the big three working like a team in doing so?

"We don't wanna play games with you Percy Jackson. Just tell us why. We had a very hard time convincing Poseidon that you of all people would have a great reason to commit such a heinous felony. But then I would've thought you'd come to us first. You didn't. So why don't we cut to the chase and you tell us why you did it?"

"Okay I swear I have no idea what you're talking about. I didn't do anything I wasn't supposed to!"

"Enough! Tell me why you killed him Percy. No lies or twisting facts! We know. Get it? We've literally seen you kill him! We've see you KILL MY SON TRITON!" Poseidon roared, shaking the throne room and probably causing an earthquake somewhere.

There was stunned silence. You could literally cut the tension in the room with a knife. Percy, for a moment looked gobsmacked. As soon as he recovered though, he started protesting firmly.

"That is the most absurd thing I've ever heard in my life! Why would I kill him? How could I kill him? Isn't he immortal?"

"So that was your alibi, that you couldn't have done it because you didn't know how to do it." Ares said testily. Percy had had enough by now though, his patience was reaching.

"Alright enough! I DID NOT KILL Triton. I didn't kill anyone who didn't deserve death, ever in my life. ! If you don't trust me, I swear by the styx about the same."

The demigods watching this exchange were shocked at the Gods for throwing such accusations at their hero. They hadn't expected such drama in a funeral. Now that Percy had sworn on the Styx though, the judgement had been done, at least as far as the demigods were concerned.

"I don't know how you got away with a broken oath on the styx, but I guess if you can get a chaotic platinum sword from somewhere, you can do anything." Hades said.

"Wha.. What sword? You are all driving me nuts! Have you all lost your mind? Do you not remember how many times I've risked my life to save others'? How can I even imagine doing something so cruel like a murder?" He said.

The demigods, now enraged at their parents for accusing their friend and hero, started protesting.

"So you children beleive us over this murderer?" Athena said.

"Mom! He's not a Murderer! Percy didn't do anything wrong! What is wrong with all of you! And you said you saw it? With your own eyes?"

"Yes and no. We saw it but we saw a video of it."

"So you're saying I murdered my brother without even going there, and I videotaped it so that you could all arrest me?"
The idea sounded so absurd a few of the demigods started laughing.

"You dare lie and laugh after doing what you did Jackson! At first I thought you'd have a reason for doing what you did, that you'd provide some explanation. But no, instead you wanna lie and try to get out of it. You think these demigods will help you? Well, we'll show them the same thing we saw. Then we'll see on whose side they are." Athena said.
Then Zeus spoke "Hermes. Go and get Iris."
Hermes dissappeared without a word, and in a few moments reappeared with the rainbow Goddess.

"You asked for me Lord Zeus?"
"Yes. Iris. I need you to show us the exact same thing you showed us earlier today."
"Of course my Lord. And just so that there isn't any confusion later on, I swear by the river Styx, that what I'm about to show you is true to the best of my knowledge."

Once Zeus nodded his approval, Iris raised her palms and half the room was encased in clouds. Then, a video began, a sort of a movie. Percy Jackson stared in the video. The watchers saw Percy Jackson leaving camp at about 3 in the morning. Annabeth was looking at Percy with a confused look. Meanwhile, thoughts of a possible confession were racing in Percy's mind.

"Okay, Please stop." The demigods were staring at Percy with confused looks. What did Percy do when he left camp? Why did he not let them see the entire video?

Zeus asked Iris to stop the video. "Perhaps there's something you want to tell us Perseus?" He asked.

"I.. Would like to discuss something with you all. In person."

"Why? Ashamed to confess to a felony in front of your friends boy?" Artemis sneered.

"With all due respect Lady Artemis, my confession isn't any of your business. It's the king's, who is Zeus. So it's his call." Percy replied back, surprising everyone by being rude to one of the few goddesses he'd never before answered back to.
Artemis just huffed indignantly, but let go, knowing now was not the time.
Meanwhile Percy was looking expectantly at Zeus.

"Very well. Let's head to the throne room, the demigods shall stay here."

The demigods, who were too stunned to comprehend what was happening until now. Suddenly a few of his friends spoke up as one voice. "Oh no way you're having him alone. You'll kill him."
More voices protested." Yeah no way we'll let you have a meeting with him alone."
"Yeah Zeus has hated Percy since forever. Maybe this is a setup."
The most foolish suggestion though, came from arguably the smartest demigod in the room.
"Percy can never kill anyone. Maybe Zeus and Athena killed Triton and somehow blamed Percy. Lord Poseidon see what's happening here! Please! You know Percy could never do that!" Annabeth said.

Zeus looked a bit irritated while Poseidon simply ignored the comment, but Athena's nostrils flared in anger.

"Annabeth. How dare you accuse me of something so below the belt? True, I may not like Perseus, but I am the Godess of Justice as well with other things, and I'd never wrong my own domain. Watch your words daughter, we are not exactly in a forgiving mood today."

"Annabeth, it's okay. Let me talk to them alone. I'll clarify things better that way. I trust them."

Annabeth hesitantly nodded, so the rest of the demigods also shut up. With a snap of his fingers, Zeus transported Percy to the throne room. The rest of the Olympians followed suit.

"Percy. Be clear, be truthful. I'm sorry for my outburst out there, but I saw the video. Don't deny it any longer. Just tell us the truth, please son, I'm begging you." Poseidon said with pleading eyes.

Percy took a deep breath. He knew the moment of truth had come. No use denying when they had a video. He just hoped he'd get an easy execution rather than being sentenced to Tartarus or something. He stared at Zeus for a long moment, then at his dad.

"Tell us Percy. Did you or did you not kill Triton? Did you or did you not obtain the metal Chaotic platinum from somewhere that can kill an immortal? Did you or did you not torture him mercilessly before killing him?"

Percy took a deep breath, then spoke the words that threatened to haunt Annabeth Chase for the remainder of her existence.

"I actually wanted to surprise dad, he'd been telling me I should visit his palace. But on my way I met Tritom. We got into an argument. He insulted Annabeth. He called her.. names offendable to woman kind. He went on to insult my mom. I couldn't take it anymore."

"Percy, cut to the chase. Did you or did you not kill Triton?"

"Yes, I did."

Those three words resonated through the walls of the throne room, sending a tingle down every God's spine. Silence followed, then a question "Why..??"

"With all due respect, he went too far this time Lord Zeus."

"Too far? You made him so miserable then killed him, just for the sake of vengeance?"
Percy could only stay quiet.
Meanwhile the sea God was finding it hard to contain his rage, anger brewing inside him like a volcano about to errupt.
"How dare you... How dare you kill MY SON!
"For killing an innocent in such a gruesome manner, I'd make you immortal and sentence you to Tartarus. But seeing how much you have done for us, endured for us, you will be executed and your life will be forfeit. That's the best we can give you. This decision is irrevocable under any circumstance."

The throne room went silent. Percy held his head down in shame.
"Percy... What he did might have been wrong, but what you did, that was terrible. You had no right whatsoever to impart justice like that, to take someone's life so mercilessly. Do you have any idea what effect it had on me? Amphitrite? That woman is practically inconsolable." Poseidon said, shedding some tears.

"When...When will I be... " Percy asked, his words constricted in his throat.

"We do not wish to imprison you. And according to the ancient rules you can't leave this room. So it has to be now. I'm sorry."
"It's alright. Do it. Just please tell the whole truth to the campers."

"We will, you have our word." Zeus said.

Then he got up from his throne, his height kept on increasing till he reached his original godly height. Then he summoned his lightning bolt.

"Thank you for all you have done for us Percy, we never thought it would come to this, but please understand that we are left with no choice. We can't break rules that were set even before we became Olympians."

"I understand. I'm not sorry for my actions though l, never will be."

The big three just sighed. Then Zeus aimed his bolt at Percy's chest and prepared to fire.

(A/N: PLEASE COMMENT AND VOTE, CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM IS APPRECIATED.)