He called Thalia forward first, since she was his daughter, and promised her

help in filling the Hunters' ranks.

 

Artemis smiled. " Y ou have done well, my lieutenant. Y ou have made me proud,

and all those Hunters who perished in my service will never be forgotten. They

will achieve Elysium, 1 am sure."

 

She glared pointedly at Hades.

 

He shrugged. "Probably."

 

Artemis glared at him some more.

 

"Okay," Hades grumbled. "I'll streamline their application process."

 

Thalia beamed with pride. "Thank you, my lady." She bowed to the gods, even

Hades, and then limped over to stand by Artemis's side.

 

"Tyson, son of Poseidon!" Zeus called. Tyson looked nervous, but he went to

stand in the middle of the Council, and Zeus grunted.

 

"Doesn't miss many meals, does he?" Zeus muttered. "Tyson, for your bravery in

the war, and for leading the Cyclopes, you are appointed a general in the armies

of Olympus. You shall henceforth lead your brethren into war whenever required