A/N: So, I have a new story. I have had this in my head for awhile now and I have looked and looked for these stories but I just haven't found many. Anyway, I hope you like it. It isn't very long, but this is just the prologue.

Prologue

There was an air of tension on Mount Olympus. Something bad was happening. Everyone could tell, but no one knew what. The nature spirits went about their business as briskly as possible, trying not to disturb the gods.

It was the meeting that tipped the people of Olympus off that something was wrong. Zeus had called a meeting two weeks ago, even though it was not a solstice, for every god and goddess, major and minor, to come. And for two weeks they had been locked in the throne room, coming out only occasionally to greet the people and attempt to reassure them. The Muses tried to help. They played uplifting music and put on funny plays, but even they could not keep a happy face on.

As the fourteenth day came to a close, a gong sounded out across Olympus, filling the air; the last few satyrs and naiads who were out, stopped what they were doing and looked at the throne room. The doors flung open and the gods and goddesses stepped out, faces weary looking. They gave a nod to the citizens who were bowing. Athena made her way over to the podium.

As she stood there, her grey eyes analyzing the crowd and blonde hair limp from overexertion, she seemed worried.

"Do not worry." She intoned to the people. "We have concluded the assembly. Tomorrow at ten we will meet here. Go home. Sleep well." With that, she stepped down and walked towards the gods, leaving the few people left to mingle.

As the people gossiped, word spread of the uneasiness at Olympus and by ten the next morning, the quad was filled.

Zeus was tired. They were all tired. He sat in his throne, unmoving, trying to think a way out of what they were going to do. It was just madness. There was no guarantee that the humans would believe and if they did, there was a big mess of politics. New laws would have to be made, trust was going to be broken, and insecurities would arise. But if it did work, then the whole world would be saved.

Hestia was fading. The goddess of the hearth and home woke up to see herself fading, ever so slightly. She contacted Zeus right away and then Athena was contacted. All three agreed something had to be done. If Hestia faded, then the rest of the gods would fade. She was the glue that held everyone together.

It had been difficult. The decision had to include everyone, not just the major gods, Athena had said. So Zeus had called for everyone. And the two weeks had been filled with much arguing and debating. Having so many forces of power had been almost too much for Zeus and he was ready for it to all be over.

"Do you think we are making the right decision?" He asked Athena. She had come in quietly, trying to not disturb her father.

"It is the wisest decision." She said diplomatically.

"But is it for the best?" He asked, desperately. Athena hesitated.

"I do not know. Apollo has tried to see the future as best as possible, but even he has his limitations. Humanity is so unpredictable at times."

"But if we do not do this, then Hestia will most definitely fade, correct?"

"Yes. And then we fade, and the whole world we collapse on itself."

"So then we must do this." Zeus said with conviction.

Poseidon observed the congregation on the quad. It was nearing ten, and their citizens had packed themselves closely on the field. There was one of every species, if not more, waiting to take the news back. He saw Chiron, the centaur, standing next to the new Lord of the Wild, Grover. Poseidon smiled. He remembered when the satyr was insecure, and trying to help Percy, Poseidon's son, to safety.

It's going to be hard on them. Poseidon thought. The demigods were sure to get heckled or experience some kind of new hardship with this change. Not that their lives weren't hard enough. Seeing Zeus walk to the podium, Poseidon stood. Normally they would have conducted business in the throne room, but with the seriousness of the situation coupled with the fact that the immortals were tired of the room, the congregation was outside.

"Satyrs, centaurs, nature spirits, Muses, naiads, and the many others of you here, I need to inform you of a grave matter." Oh Zeus. Poseidon thought, shaking his head. You were always one for theatrics. "The Lady Hestia is fading." Zeus paused for the collective gasp that escaped the quad before continuing. "And we need to stop it. After much debating and deliberating, the other gods and goddesses have come to a plan of action." Poseidon looked out of the quad. The people were forlorn, confused, a few were even angry. I don't blame them. Poseidon thought. They had only recently finished the war with the Titans. Percy had saved them all, but two months wasn't enough to recover from the losses.

"We have decided to tell the mortal world of our existence." Zeus said, rather bluntly. Poseidon's eyes hardened as he tried to remain imposing but still reassuring. Chiron's tail had been swishing back and forth but now it remained still, Poseidon observed. Grover looked as if he had forgotten how to close his mouth.

"I know that it is a rather monumental decision, but for the world's sake, we much do this. Tomorrow, Athena, Poseidon, and I will make our statement to the mortals. From there, we will deal with the problems that arise. Much of our plan depends on the various actions you take and the actions the mortals take. I know this is much to take in, but I will not back out. Questions?" Once Zeus had finished talking, there was a surge in volume. It was as if everyone had hit play at the same time.

"What will you do about the mist?" A naiad had asked.

"For now, it remains. If there is a problem with believability, then it will be swept away." Zeus answered coolly, indifferent.

"Why must we tell the mortals? I quite like them not knowing." A hunter of Artemis asked. They were there to support Artemis. It was not Thalia. She was standing quietly in the back, slightly stunned.

"It is the only way to stop Hestia from fading. She needs to be believed in again. For too long, she had been ignored, by the mortal world…" Here Zeus closed his eyes and paused, as if he was going to say something painful. "By us. And if she were to fade, we would all fade, and the world will die. Last question." Poseidon looked out at the sea of people, all who had questions written on their faces, but there was not enough time to answer them all. He locked eyes with Grover and nodded at Zeus to pick him.

"What of the demigods? What will they do?" That made Poseidon smile. Grover was loyal to his friends.

"They will do what we all have to do: figure it out. Live day to day. That is all I have time for today. If you have more questions, leave them with Hermes' helpers. He is going to be busy today." Zeus finished speaking and stepped off the podium.

"I must go make sure Hermes is sending the letters." Zeus said to Poseidon. "Stay here to keep the peace." Poseidon nodded. With a flash of light, he was gone.

"Where is Lord Zeus going?" Grover asked.

"Yeah, that's what I want to know. I was going to talk to him." A girl wearing a black shirt and tiara on her head said.

"Thalia!" Grover exclaimed.

"Yeah. It's me." She looked worried. Despite everything going on, Poseidon was amused by them.

"Zeus went to go see Hermes. We are sending letters to all the demigods. They need to know." Thalia looked as if she wanted to say something, but was worried of offending Poseidon. She is just slightly more restrained than Percy. He would have blurted it out way before now.

Thalia was unable to stay silent any longer. "My father did not explain very well. What will demigods do? It will be different for us. We aren't all mythical, like you or goat boy here, but we aren't completely human. People will see us as the different ones. We will be the ones treated differently." Poseidon looked kindly at her, but with a troubled expression.

"I know. I am very sorry to put you guys in this position. But it will be up your own discretion about letting friends know who you are." Poseidon was pained to say this. He did not want Percy going through that. He knew that Percy had difficulties in schools. And he was finally fitting in at Goode High and now there was another obstacle in his life again.

"Excuse me Lord. I am going to go and see Percy. He should hear it from me." Grover said, walking away.

"I should get back the hunters as well. Thank you for talking to us." Thalia said.

"You are welcome. Good luck." Poseidon said.

"Thanks. We are going to need it."

A/N: Alrighty, I know it was a bit choppy. I am sorry about that, but I had to cram a lot of information in a small chapter. I didn't want to drag it out because that would have been boring. And Percy will be in the next chapter.

Anyway. Let me know what you thought. It is unedited because it is late where I live. And I really need to get to bed. I have school in the morning. Ugh. I hope you like it. And I like reviews. So please review