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Chapter 1: prologue
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Percy's Pov:
I was woken up from my dreams by a scream coming from the kitchen. I quickly got up and ran to the living room. When I got there, I saw Gabe holding a knife above my mom and screaming at her. He stopped when he saw me and gave me a scary smirk. Mom looked over at me and mouthed for me to run. Mom once that if I was ever in danger to run to the sea and I would be safe. I didn't want to leave my mom, but I knew if I stayed, I could be killed.
I looked around quickly and found one of Gabe's empty beer bottles on the and threw it at him as hard as I could. All it did saw bounce off his tummy and land on the floor near the TV. But it startled him, so Mom could grab the knife. She looked over at me and yelled for me to go and that she wouldn't be able to hold him away for long.
I turned around and ran to my room. I just grabbed everything that would fit and my school backpack. While I was packing I couldn't stop myself from crying. I didn't know if I would ever see my mommy again. Once everything was stuffed in the bag, I quickly put it on my shoulder and ran out onto the streets of Manhattan.
The last thing I saw of them was Gabe on the ground and Mom on the phone, yelling at me to leave. I didn't look back again. I kept running until I got to the park and hid behind a tree. I took shelter under the slide when it started to rain. It felts like weeks went by with me just huddled up in my jacket shivering because of the rain and cold.
Theseus Pov: Athena and I was walking in the park when we saw a little figure trying to get warm in a small coat under one of the slides at the park.
"Do you see that boy too?" I asked Athena.
It took her a minute to spot who I was talking about, but once she did she was shocked like me.
Who would leave a boy that young in the middle of winter at a park?" exclaimed Athena.
"I don't know," I shook my head sadly.
We decided to check on the boy, but when we got closer, he saw us and ran away. When he looked at us I saw that his eye color was sea green and he had a powerful aura around him
"Did you see that?" Athena asked
"Yes. As far as I know only one other person has that color," I whispered.
"Poseidon," Athena said quietly.
"Yep" I said popping the 'p'.
We decided to ask Poseidon about the boy. Athena wanted to look for the kid, but we decided to look when we knew more about the boy. We both flashed to my dad's palace and we found him in the throne with Amphitrite, my two brothers Triton and Orion and both of their wives: Artemis and Calypso. The conversations stopped when we appeared. Dad smiled and walked over clapping us both on the backs.
"I have a question for you dad," I said when everything calmed down enough.
"What's your question my boy?" Dad asked.
"Did you go against the pact and sire another demigod?" I asked, glaring at him.
By the look on dad face he did. Amphitrite did not look happy and glared at Dad when he didn't answer after a couple of minutes went by. He just stood there and said nothing.
"Yes, but you weren't supposed to find out about him until he got older," Dad said sadly.
"Well we saw him in the park under a slide. He looked cold and homeless," said Athena said.
Everyone glared at Poseidon, but he looked very shocked and surprised.
"No that shouldn't be, his mom wouldn't do that!" exclaimed Poseidon.
He told us to tell him what we saw, and we did. After our tale was done, he left and came back after a couple of minutes with what looked like a picture.
"Did he look like this?" Poseidon asked.
We nodded. He told us that his mom loved the boy too much to let him be in the cold and something must have happened to her. We talked for a couple of minutes to decide what we were going to do.
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Chapter 2:Poseidon pov:I knew something bad had to happen to Sally if Percy was in the park during the middle of winter. Amphitrite wasn't happy about me being unfaithful to her, But I couldn't deal with her right now. When my youngest son is out there in danger. My sons and their wives left to go on another search for Percy. While I tried to calm my wife down." I cant believe you sired a demigod against the pact," Amphitrite screeched." I'm sorry, I understand that you are mad, I just want to find my son, I cant lose him," whispered posiedonShe took one look at me and her expression changed from mad to sympathetic." We will find him before Zeus does," whispered AmphitriteShe came over to me and hugged me. We stayed like this into we felt another presence in the room. When I looked up I saw Triton standing there with a sad look in his eyes. I knew no of them found the boy. Me and Amphitrite moved around in the embrace so we can see Triton better." I'm sorry father, Triton said sadly, " we didn't find him anywhere in the park."I didn't realize that I was standing to I felt myself sink down unto my throne. I stared at my son into I slowly dropped it into my hands. After that I couldn't help but start to cry. I felt my wife wrap her arms around me and hug me closer to her. She kept repenting that we will find him soon and he will be fine.The rest flashed in and stood around because they didn't know what to do with me crying.Triton Pov;I felt bad for dad because I knew that he loved us so much that it hurt him so much that he's close to fading when one of us are killed. I have seen it before and I don't want to see it again. My parents didn't look like they were getting out of their embrace any time soon." Lets go and look for him again," suggested Orion" Maybe he came back to the park," whispered Artemis.We searched for what felt like hour and didn't find any trace of the kid anywhere." Maybe he's somewhere else in the city," suggested Artemis" yea maybe the beach or something," said TheseusWe decided to search different parts of the city . Divide and conquer they said might help find him. I just wasn't to sure that it would help.Before I flashed out I heard whimpering . I glanced around and didn't see anyone in the deserted park. But when I looked again I saw a small figure huddle together trying to get warm. I slowly walked up to him. I was too busy watching him to make sure he didn't run that I didn't see the leaf on the ground into I stepped on it.Percy Pov:I Thought at first those people was Gabe,but when they came back and called my name it confused me more. I stayed hidden from them because I thought Gabe sent them to look for me. When they didn't come back for a while and I thought they gave up trying to find me. Into I heard them talking about separating and going to different places.I thought they left into I heard a leaf crack. When I looked up I saw one of them waling towards me. What made it funny was he jumped when he stepped on the leaf. I tried to run but he blocked my way out."I'm not going to hurt you little one," the stranger said softyAfter living with Gabe I didn't trust strangers. So I grabbed a pine cone and threw it at him. It startled him enough for me to run away from him.Theseus Pov:When we got back to the park I sew Triton on the ground groaning. I also saw a figure of a little boy running away. Orion helped him up while laughing when he heard a pine cone knocked him off his feet." get that kid, " exclaimed Triton, "that's him,"Me and Orion ran after the kid but lost him when he ran into the busy streets." That kid is fast, " exclaimedAll I could do was shake my head. We found him just to lose him again. When we rejoined the others we saw Hermes with them." Zeus called a meeting," said Hermes" do you think he know about the kid," asked Orion" he does," Artemis said sadly.We all flashed to the throne room. Where it was total chaos. Everyone was yelling at each other." Silence" yelled Poseidon" we are to hear because Poseidon has sired a demigod," said ZeusThe yelling started after that was said. Hades yelled that the kid should be killed because it could be the prophecy kid. Dad didn't speak up all he did was stare at the ground. Zeus tried to calm everyone but no one was listening to him." Silence," Yelled Hera, " Now Hades and Zeus you both have demigod children, Its not right to kill Poseidon's boy,"" Maybe we can raise him on Olympus," suggest Athena" absolutely not," exclaimed ZeusHe had more complaints about Percy being raised on Olympus but all of them were stopped by the glare Hera gave him." If he was raised on Olympus we can make sure he doesn't betray us," explained Athena," we can teach him to fight and be loyal to Olympus." I agree daughter," said Zeus," lets vote." who says we should raise the boy," asked HeraEveryone who could vote raised his or her hand." its settle then he will be raise by the Olympians," exclaimed ZeusThe problem now is getting Percy to trust us. When dad told the council that he keeps running away. Zeus sent gods out to find him and bring Percy to Olympus. It didn't take long for one of the search parties to find Percy.Apollo PovWhen me and Hermes went to the park we found Percy under the slide unresponsive. I Quickly picked him up and before I flashed to my palace I told Hermes to tell the council that we found the boy. When I got to my palace I quickly laid him down on the hospital bed and covered the boy up. While I was examining Percy Poseidon flashed in and went to the kid side. When the rest off the council came in I told them to get out into I was done. Only Poseidon got to stay.When I got done I asked Poseidon to come outside with me. Everyone swarmed us when we got to the others. They kept asking questions about Percy" he's gonna be fine," I said," he's sick but that because of him being outside as long as he has. He also has a few scars other then that nothing severe is wrong with him,Dad told the others to let him rest. He told me when the boy wakes up to tell them. I went back into Percy's room and make sure he was warm enough and left him to rest.
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Chapter 3Percy's Pov:I don't understand am I dead, I'm not cold anymore. I don't know where I am. All I know is that I am lying down on a soft bed in a unfamiliar place. I tried to move but decided not too because I was too comfortable.I didn't know how I got here but I wanted to leave. Because I didn't know who brought me here or why I was in this room. When I looked around I saw that I was in what looked like a hospital room. I wish mom was here.WaitMOM!I got to get out of here and find my mom. Maybe she was looking for me. But if those other people were looking for me still. I can't go back to the park and they find me. I started to get scared and cry."Easy little one you're safe here. No one will hurt you I promise," A women voice spoke.I felt something wet touch my forehead. When I looked up I saw that it was a wet washcloth."Who are you? Where am I," I asked.When she moved closer I backed because I didn't want to be near her. Not after what Gabe did and plus she could be working for him.She smiled gently at me "Don't get too worked up or your fever will go higher. You're sick, just rest as I said no one will hurt you anymore Percy,""H-H-H- How do you know my Na-" before I could finish I felt pressure in my arm and I fell asleep."Goodnight Percy,"Apollo PovSometimes I wonder if I'm working with adults or children. Percy had woken up but was freaking out due to being somewhere new so I had to give him medicine to make him go to sleep. Zeus wanted to talk to me so Amphrite was in the room.After my meeting with Zeus I went back to my palace and just sat down when I heard the most heartbreaking cry. I heard Amphrite trying to wake him but couldn't so the poor kid kept screaming.Percy Pov:***Percy's dream***I looked around and saw that I was my apartment. The house looked like a hurricane went through it. Everything was thrown everywhere and all the pictures were broken lying on the ground everywhere. There was an eerie feeling to the house.I felt a hand touch my shoulder. When I turned around I came face to face with GABE! I looked around trying to find mommy but I didn't see her anywhere."Hello Percy we are done playing your games, you can't hide from me forever, I will find you, and you won't be able to escape me ever," he said, "I'm always watching you, so just give up.""Percy run get out of here," I heard a women voice scream. When turned around I saw that it was my mom.Mom started to disappear so did Gabe. The house became deadly silent before Gabe walked out from outside. He slowly wobbled towards me with a smirk on his face and a bloody knife.I heard a hoarse voice telling me run." you can never escape me Percy," laughed Gabe," I'm everywhere and I see everything, when I do find you, you won't be my problem anymore and you will have fun going where your mommy is right now,""NO!" I screamed as his hand reached for my neck. I started to cry but Gabe started to disappear. I heard someone calling my name at first I thought it was mom but then I realized that it was a man voice.*** Out of his dream****Apollo Pov:I raced down the hall to see the most heartbreaking sight Percy was crying out for help."Percy wake up," I yelled trying to shake him awake"Please don't hurt me," he cried"Percy I'm not going to hurt you my name is Apollo," I introduced myself"How do I know if I can trust you," Percy asked me"Because I am friends with you mom it's a long story and I will tell you when you are feeling better," he just nods at me and laid back down watching me.Percy seemed to have calmed down. His fever was just starting to break so that was a good sign. I gave him some books and toys to keep him occupied. I told him I will be right back and he just nods his heads and goes back to playing with the toys.I walked out and headed towards the throne room to tell Zeus that Percy was awake.Zeus Pov:Some of the gods were getting impatient to why Apollo called a meeting. My thoughts were interrupted when he flashed in."The boy is awake," he said," but let him rest he's still sick and probably frightened," he quickly said when the gods started to get up."But" I started knowing it was a bad idea fighting with my son who's the god of medicine"Let him rest the poor kid is sick," was his quick reply"Alright," I sighed sitting back down on my throne.Percy Pov:When I woke up I saw Apollo checking on me. Once he saw that I was awake he smiled and started to ask me questions."How are you feeling," Apollo said"Better, "I muttered"That's good," he saidHe told me that everything will be explained to me later and he asked me if I wanted to meet my dad. I was confused because mom told me that he was lost at sea. Apollo walked out and came back in after a couple of minutes with a man and women. I knew the women but the man looked familiar. He had the same hair and eye color as me.
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Chapter 4Percy Pov:Apollo lead me down a grand hallway into a huge room with a lot of people was sitting around a long table. Near the edge of the table a man stood up. When he got to us he bent down to my height." hello my name is Zeus," he greeted me," welcome to Olympus home of the Gods and Goddesses."He gestured to everyone at the table behind him." You can meet everyone later but right now young Percy I have someone very important your father Poseidon," He said.When Zeus said your father Poseidon a men stood up. When he started towards us I saw that he wore a Bermuda shirt and tan shorts. He had a beard that was well trimmed. What startled me the most was that his eyes were sea green like mine. Around his eyes were laugh lines which said that he laughed a lot.When he got to me he bent down into he was my height." I know everything is confusing right now but if you give me time I will explain everything to you," said my dadI couldn't do anything but nod my head. While he was speaking the room quickly cleared out. within seconds it was only me and dad." Sally told you stories of Greek Mythology right?" Asked Poseidon" yes," I said timidly" Okay I don't know how to say this, he explained," everything all the stories are true."I just stood there as he talked. I was quickly lost in memories. Mom used to tell me stories about the Gods who watch over us In their domains. I always wanted them to be true to be able to have one of theirs powers to as mom said to protect people from harms way." Percy are you listening to me," dad voice interrupted my thoughtsWhen I looked up I saw he was looking at my with amusement in his eyes." Sorry dad got distracted by my own thoughts," I said quickly" oh I see," he replied with a sad smiled.After dad explained everything to me he told me the gods and Goddesses I meant were in some way related to me. Everything became confusing to me because all the information was said quickly.Dad saw my face and explained to me that it will be confusing for a while into I get to know my surroundings.After he explained what was going to happen. He lead me down a long hallway. We passed many gigantic doors. I wasn't paying attention to where we was going. I couldn't take my eyes of the decorations around me.When dad stopped I ran into him and fell down on m butt. He just turned around and looked down at me and laughed. When he helped me up he opened the door and held it open for me to walk in. The room we came into was huge. The roof looked like it was made of glass. The walls were a light green. The whole room looked like an undersea palace. I was too busy staring at everything that I didn't notice that dad was talking to me. I quickly started trying to pay attention to him." this is my palace," he explained," you will be mostly staying here unless another god or goddess wants you to sleep in theirs,"" okay," I repliedHe showed me a room that was blue and also had an ocean theme to it. When he told me that this was my room I quickly turned around and was staring at him in shock."I never had my own room before," I said timidly" well you do now," he said seriouslyI quickly turned around and ran up too him to give him a hug. I couldn't stop saying thank you. Before he left he told me that soon I will have toys and other things to put in the room. He left and told me to rest into dinner since I still had some symptoms of the flu. Once I was alone I sat on my bed thinking about mom and how I will never see her again. Even if she somehow survived Gabe.At that thought I couldn't stop myself from crying. I tried to stop when the door opened but I couldn't. I didn't realize that the person at the door came in into I felt arms around me pulling me into an embrace." Don t worry little one," said a strange voice.When I turned my head I couldn't see anyone. I swallowed the lump in my throat and worked up the courage to pull out of the embrace. What I saw scared me a little.The man around his early 20's looked at me. He had pale skin and what scared me the most was that his eyes were pitch black. He had black hair like my dad so I thought maybe they could be related somehow." don't be afraid I wont hurt you," the man saidI figured that since I was in a safe place that I could trust whoever was sitting next to me." My name is Hades,"Smiled at me" like the Greek god," I askedAll he did was shake his head yes. My mom told me some stories of the Greek God Hades but not much." don't worry some of the stories are over exaggerated," said Hades he didn't seem too bad like the stories said. He told me that my dad sent him in here to get me and bring me to dinner. So we both got up and left my room and walked down another long hallway to the dinning room.Uncle Hades told me while we walked that the Gods and goddess were throwing me a welcome home party since I was Poseidon son and all. Everyone on Olympus was invited.It felt like we were walking for hours. When we got to a gigantic door I felt myself start to get nervous. When we got there everyone looked at us and smiled. Everyone welcomed us kindly which made me happy. I sat down in a empty set not far from where dad was sitting." hello little one," said a female voice.When I turned around I saw a women in a white dress with gold trimmings. She kinda reminded me off my mom. I felt the sickeningly feeling in my gut return." Hi," I said timidly"My name is Hera I am Zeus's wife the goddess of marriage," she saidWe were interrupted by Nymphs coming in carrying trays of food and drinks. She smiled at me and told me that we will finish our conversation later and she showed me to my correct seat. Everyone around me was talking and joking around with each other. I felt like I didn't belong here. They did try to talk to me but any conversation we had didn't last long.Hades Pov:I watched Percy just sitting there picking at his food. The other notice to but just let It go and did nothing and just saying that since he was new he was being shy. When I got up I startled Persephone who was talking with her mom about what sounded like cereal. I walked over to Percy and sat down in the now empty seat that got vacated by some minor god. The boy looked up then quickly looked back down at his food." Hey are you starting to like it here?" I asked trying to start a conversation with the kid.Percy looked over and just nodded. He looked sad when I saw his face maybe he was homesick and there is no tell what trauma he endured with that monster called his stepfather." I have a gift for you," I said, " I had this for a long time I first got it when I was your age," I handed him a old teddy bear." wow," was all he said. His eyes widen with delight, then he jumped up and hugged me." your welcome," I smiled," now eat your dinner,"He hugged the bear to his chest and picked up his fork and started to eat his dinner. When I looked up I saw my siblings watching us with smiles on their faces.Poseidon povAfter dinner I went over to Percy and helped him stand. We walked silently to his room where I told him to go take a bath and get ready for bed. He gently place the teddy bear on his bed and ran to the bathroom. I watched on the mirror as he undresses and climbed into the bath tube.When he was in the bath I sat on his bed a wave of joy hit me knowing that I get to watch my youngest son grow up and get to actually raise him myself. When I looked around the room seeing it empty now but knowing so it will be filled with toys of his own.After a couple of minutes he walked out of the bathroom completely dry and ran up to the bed and jumped up on it. I helped him get settled in. I started to tell him stories from Greek Mythology and during the middle of a story I looked down at Percy and saw him sound asleep with the teddy bear hugged tightly to his chest.I smiled and got up to pull the blanket tighter to him. When I went to kiss him on the forehead he said quietly in is sleep "I love you daddy". I couldn't keep a smile of my face after that.I quickly flashed to where the others were waiting for me to watch Gabe trial. He was sentence with the death penalty with so many charges I couldn't remember all of them. He was rushed out of the court room before the mob of angry people could kill him there selves.No one pov:After the trial when Gabe was in his cell he died suddenly that the police didn't know what happened to him. Only the Gods truly know exactly what happened. They think he committed suicide but know one knows. When his spirit entered the underworld it went straight to the Fields of Punishment and he got the most horrible punishment ever.
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Chapter 5:Percy Pov:*** Nightmare****I was women up when I heard screaming. When I stood up I realized that I was back home in the apartment. Its like everything didn't happened and that everything was a dream. When I heard the scream again I started to cry because I dint want to relive what happened. I ran out of my room into what should have been kitchen but everything looked like it was on fire. When Gabe saw me he laughed very creepily. He lifted up the knife in his hand and the dream started to repeat what really happened. There was a growing puddle of blood underneath mom I couldn't watch anymore I covered my eyes with my hands. When I looked up I saw that Gabe was walking towards me with the bloody knife raised. As he got closer I started crying hysterically. He got closer he raised the knife but it ended there I felt someone shaking me awake and calling my name.I sat up quickly that I almost bonked heads with someone." shh Percy it was just a dream," he whispered," no one can hurt you,"" Dad im scared Gabe was hurting mommy and I couldn't help her," I cried, " It was all my fault that she died" No its not your fault," dad said firmly, " you did do anything to hurt her, she decided to marry Gabe not you, she did everything to protect you.I calmed down enough that dad could tell me a story and sing me a lullaby into I fell asleep. Once I finally got back to sleep I didn't have any more dreams that night.When I woke up it looked like it was 12 in the afternoon. I slowly sat up rubbing the sleep out of my eyes and looked around I saw dad sitting in the rocking chair near the window. When he saw that I was awake he got up and sat on the edge of my bed with a tray in his hands." you slept through breakfast and I didn't know when your gonna wake up so I got Hestia to cook you lunch and keep it heated into you woke up," dad sighed" Thanks dad im sorry about last night," I whispered" I was already awake and no need to be sorry bad dreams happen all the time," confessed dadAll I could do was nod my head as I began eating my food. When I was done he took my plate and set it on the bedside table." Today were going to be hanging out with your Aunts and Uncles," Dad laughedAll I could do was nod my head. I was a little nervous about being around people I didn't know too well. But dad said that it will be fun but that only helped a little I was still pretty nervous.He said once I was ready we will go meet with the others. When I got up dad stood up and walked out the door telling me that once I was ready to just yell. I slowly walked to my closet to look for any clothes, which I thought I didn't have.Once I was ready I yelled for dad and he came in quickly saying that we were late to meet the others. Instead of him flashing us there he lead me down the hall to where the party was held last night. Once we were there and he opened the door I saw that we were the last ones to arrive which made me more nervous. Everyone stopped talking when we entered and smiled at us." You finally made it," said Uncle Zeus" Don't be mean," Growled aunt Hera" Sorry sweetie," Whispered ZeusA lady who introduced herself to me as my aunt Hestia walked up to me and dad. After introductions were made again her and dad started up a conversation. As they were talking I let my mind wonder for a few minutes before they were interrupted by dad calling my name. When they started talking again my mind wondered again. As I looked around I saw everyone in the room were in small groups but as I looked around I saw them looking at me but when they saw I was looking at them they quickly went back to talking to the others in their groups.After a few more minutes I decided to look around without dad looking over my shoulder every time I move. When I left the room I wasn't paying attention to where I was going so it startled me when I bumped into a railing. When I looked over the railing I saw pieces of the skyscrapers in the city below." I would be careful," said a voiceI jumped and quickly turned around to see uncle Hades leaning against the wall behind me. When I got over the surprise I ran over to him and gave him a big hug." Why are you out here and not in there with the others," he said" I got scared those people are strangers," I whispered," I wanted to look around without dad too."" you will get used to them," he said," just give it time."All I could do was nod my head. It helped a little that uncle Hades and my dad will be with me all day. When he felt I was okay to return to the others he lead me back into the room.Poseidon Pov:I watched Percy wonder around the room and walk out the door. It scared me that he got scared and left because I making him get to know my the family on my side." He's going to be fine," whispered Hera," just give him time to get used of us,"" I know," I mutteredwe watched as Hades slowly disappear into the shadows. I didn't want to know where he was goig but I had my suspicion that he was going to find Percy." Percy might have already changed Hades," Laughed Zeus." A change that might be good or bad," confessed HestiaI knew raising Percy will be the best thing that would happen to this family. We decided to give him time to himself before we go find him.Hades Pov:I disappeared in the shadows thinking no one saw me. I walked around into I saw him leaning over the railing trying to see the city below. When he backed up that's when I decided to make myself known to him. When he quickly turned around and was pale I knew I scared him so i waited a minute for him to calm down. After he calmed down I started asking questions that it looked like he didn't want to answer. After a while I knew if we didn't go back in I knew that Poseidon would be coming to find us." You ready to go back in?" I asked" I guess," he whisperedI lead him back into the room were the others were waiting. Poseidon looked like he wanted to run over and hug the boy, but Zeus and Hestia had there hands on his shoulders to keep him from running to his son. Once we got closer Poseidon brought Percy into a hug and no one tried to stop him." you okay," asked Poseidon" yes," said Percy, " I'm sorry that I scared you,"" its fine as long as your okay," smiled Hera, " if we do something your uncomfortable with anything all you have to do is tell use and not run away,"" I will," whispered PercyZeus decided that it was time to do something fun. So we let Percy choose what we did today. So It wasn't a surprise to any of us when he wanted to go to the beach." he's Poseidon son," Laughed Hera" everyone go get ready for the beach, we meed their in 20 minutes," sighed Zeus.I watched as Poseidon took his son hand and flashed the to his palace. Soon after everyone else started to flash out. Into only me and Demeter left in the room." Are you going to invite Persephone," asked Demeter" Yeah I will if she wants to join," I answered, " I'm sure Poseidon's Going to invite his wife too,"All she did was nod and bid me goodbye and flashed out. When she was gone I nodded my head towards where Hestia was at her hearth and disappeared in the shadows. When I go to my palace I went to her garden and looked their first. She was their working on her flower bed.As I got closer she must have heard me because she looked up and smiled at me." I thought you were supposed to be having a family bonding day," Laughed Persephone" We are they let the boy decide were we are going," I sighed, " It was no surprised that he picked the beach, I came to see if u wanted to come,"She just laughed and said she would love to come. It didn't take us long to get ready, so when we got to the beach we saw that everyone else was already here. I saw some lounging in the sun and Percy and Apollo was attempting to build a sandcastle.Hestia Pov:When Poseidon left with his son I went over to my hearth and waited into everyone had left. As I watched the flames flicker I couldn't help but think that Percy would change how her family acts around each other.When I looked at the clock I saw that five minutes have gone by just watching the flames." I better get ready," I sighedIt didn't take me long, even though I left later then the others I still beat them there. Only Poseidon and Amphrite was here sitting under the umbrella talking. Percy sat at the water edge just looking out over the water." Hello," I whispered when I got next to him.He jumped up but when he realized it was me he relaxed." Hi Aunt Hestia," he repliedHe surprised me when he said my name because I couldn't remember ever telling him my name. It still made me happy though. When I sat down next to him I asked how he liked living on Olympus so far. He started telling me how he liked it and that he had his own room and that is was huge.We talked for a little while longer. Even Poseidon and Amphitrite joined in on our conversation. While we waited for the others to arrive.Percy Pov:When we left the others dad took me back to his palace to get ready. He left me to get ready while he went to see if his wife wanted to come with us. I hurried and changed into my swim trunks that dad gave me. After I was ready I couldn't sit still because I was too excited.So I decided to look around dad palace. I ended up at a window that overlooked a beautiful garden that also had a big lake in the middle. That's where dad found me when he came back just staring out the window.I didn't hear him walk up so when I felt a hand on my shoulder I jumped. It took me a little bit to calm down enough, while I calmed down I heard dad behind me laughing at me. I go mad and turned around and soaked him with water that came out of nowhere.When I turned around I couldn't help but laugh at him. Amphitrite laughed with me saying that dad deserved it. He wasn't mad but he didn't look happy." that's it your gonna get it,"laughed dadwe ended up having a water fight and which dad's wife was the middle of it and wasn't to happy with us" Okay children we need to get ready," she mutteredI moved closer to dad so he can teleport us to the beach. We ended up being the first ones there. While they got everything setup. I went to the water and sat down looking over the water. It wasn't long before someone came and sat down next to me. At first they scared me but when I saw who it was I relaxed.Dad told me before that she was the best and nice one out of all his siblings. As everyone started to appear me and Aunt Hestia got up and joined everyone." Apollo come help me make a sandcastle," I asked nervouslyMy cousin just looked at me and told me to go pick a spot and he will help me. As I turned around I saw my brothers smile at me. Dad couldn't keep a smile off his face. Which I thought was pretty funny. After a couple of minutes of trying to build a sandcastle I knew I picked the wrong person to help, but at least it was fun. I was about to suggest us do something else after the tenth time the castle fell but he built it again and it stayed up so we decorated it. The sandcastle was the biggest on I have ever seen before. It was even taller then dad." wow good job boys," laughed Aunt Hera" many attempts and we finally got one built," sighed ApolloAfter dad got the pictures he wanted of the castle I wanted to go into the water. None of the others looked like they wanted to. So I kinda had to beg for someone to come in with me. Hermes and Apollo decided. to have a water gun fight instead of swimming. Everyone who agreed to play after the game ended up soaking wet and I just stood there laughing at them because I wasn't wet.Uncle Zeus ran over to me and picked me up and threw me into the beach. When we came up I saw everyone laughing at us. I created a big wave and dragged the others into the water with us. After playing in the water for a while dad and his brothers wanted to have a surfing contest. I got to surf with Artemis during one of the races. We ended up wining.When it started to get dark we sat around the camp fire telling ghost stories. Uncle Hades story scared me the most. Aunt Hera left in the middle of Triton's story. When she came back she had in her hands stuff that you make s mores with.The night started to calm down. They went back to telling stories so I crawled into dad's lap and curled up against his chest. As I fell asleep I felt him wrap his arms around me. When I woke up dad was tucking me into bed and kissing my forehead." goodnight daddy," I whispered," I love you,"He looked surprised at first but got over it after a minute and bent down again to kiss my head again" love you to baby boy," he repliedI turned on my side and snuggled deeper into my covers. When I looked up I saw him smile at me and closed the door. I laid there for a second smiling and then let sleep draw me in.
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Percy Pov:I woke up smelling food so I quickly got out of bed and hurried to get dress and ran down the hall to were the smell was coming from. When I got in there I saw Apollo standing in front of the stove flipping pancakes." Good morning Percy," said Apollo smiling " How you sleep"" good I guess," I answered while I grabbed a plate and got food ," didn't have any nightmares,"" well that's good," said dad when he walked inNot long after we sat down the others started to slowly come. As mom walked in she came over and kissed me on the forehead before walking over to the counter and getting her food.When everyone sat down at the table conversation started up. I tried to join but ended up just getting confused to I just sat there and listened." So Percy did you have fun yesterday?" asked Uncle Zeus" yes it was amazing," I smiled ," I had so much fun,"" were glad you had such a great time," laughed Mom" we will go again another time and stay longer," said dad, " but only if your a good boy,"When I got done eating I asked if I could go outside for a little bit. Mom said I could but not to wonder out of the garden because Olympus was big and I could get lost.Hephaestus and Athena built a play ground in the middle of the garden so when im bored I would have something to do when no one else could play with me. I loved to swing because if I got high enough I could see some of the palaces rooftops.When I got bored of swinging I got off and went to the pond in the middle and dangled my feet into the water.I don't know how long I just sat there thinking because the next thing I know dad comes out and scares me to death. I almost fell into the water but he caught me before I could." Sorry son I didn't mean to scare you," he laughed," come on were gonna play soccer,"We got to the others while they were practicing. When they saw us we were told that me and Apollo was team captains. We both picked into everyone was on a team. The teams ended up being, on my team was dad, Artemis, Zoe, Athena, Triton, Uncle Hades, and Hephaestus. On Apollo's was Uncle Zeus, Ares, thesues, Demeter, Phoebe, Hermes, Dionysus.The others Just wanted to watch and referee the game. When the game started I noticed that the others were not being so rough with me like they were to each other. Which was fine because I was smaller then the rest. After the score kept staying even, it would have been a tied I made a goal at the end right before the buzzer went of and my team eon.Mom said the award was getting to have ice cream and picking out a movie to watch tonight. While mom and the others goddesses went to start cooking lunch I went back to my room with dad and took a bath.Dad let me play in the bath for a little bit while he went and got cleaned up from the game. When dad walked in I was making small sea animals with the water." your getting better," laughed dadHe sat on the side of the tub and helped me make bigger ones. Dad wife came in to me trying to make a dolphin with the water. We didn't see or hear her so when she laughed I jumped and ended up messing up the dolphin I was making but also splashing and soaking both of them.They both didn't expect it so they couldn't stop themselves from gettingsoaked by the water. Neither of them was mad at me all they did was laugh." okay time to get out," Dad laughedWhen I got out dad wrapped a towel around me and picked me up by my legs and put me over his shoulder. That's how he brought me to my room. Dad left and Amphitrite helped me dry off and get dressed.After I was ready we walked to the dinning room where everyone was waiting for us." look who finally decides to join use," growled Uncle Zeus" Sorry we were having too much fun and lost track of time," laughed Dad" its fine just hurry and sit down so we can eat," smiled Aunt HestiaWith that I hurried to my seat next to mom and quickly sat down. My plate was set in front of me. There was silence while we ate that was driving me crazy. I helped aunt Hestia and Demeter wash the dishes and clean up the dinning room. When we got done I ran into the living room where the others were." Zoe Phoebe can you guys come play with me," I asked doing the puppy dog face.They both glared at me before just laughing with the others. I knew I got them when I did the face." if its okay with milady," said Phoebe" yeah were not going back to the others huntress into after dinner," laughed Artemis" Yay," I yelled while I grabbed their hands and pulled them outside to my playground. I heard laughing coming from inside but I didn't care.We played outside into around dinner time. Some of the others joined us for a little bit into they had to do their godly jobs. Every game we played I wonWhen Artemis came out to tell us to come in and get washed up, me and Zoe was seeing who could get higher on the swings. Phoebe was just sitting on the bottom of one of the slides just watching us." time to come in and get washed up for dinner," yelled Artemis" were coming," I saidI jumped of the swings and twisted me ankle when I landed. I cried out and fell on the floor holding me ankle. Zoe jumped of the swing and ran over to me when Artemis made to were I was at. She picked me up bridal style and carried me inside to where everyone else was waiting for dinner to be ready. When they saw me being carried dad quickly asked what happened and told someone to get Apollo here now.Artemis explained what happened while she gently sat me on the couch and put a pillow under it. Not long after Apollo came running in with Hermes behind him. As soon as he walked into the room he quickly rushed over to me and started examining my ankle. It took him a couple of minutest to examine while he did everyone stayed quiet waiting for him to get done." its only sprained," said Apollo, " just give him some ambrosia and nectar, it should be healed within an hour,"" good into then Percy will be staying on the couch," sighed Poseidon" you better be careful when you eat and not spill anything," warned HeraI quickly nodded my head and aunt Hestia brought me my food. When I started to eat one by one everyone else left and came back with their food. While we ate it was deathly silent which scared me. When dinner was finished Aunt Hestia and mom collected the dishes and took them into the kitchen." while they clean up Percy Choose what movie you would like to watch," dad said suddenly" do you have the Avengers," I askedHermes went over to a tall shelf that held the movies and looked. He pulled out the movie and stuck it into the DVD player. Dad helped me sit up and change positions so that he could sit next to me. When he got settled I cuddled up to him while Amphitrite sat on his other side and did the same. Half way through the movie I fell asleep with my head on Amphitrite hip and with my feet in my dads lap.I was startled when I felt someone picking me up into their arms. The person who was carrying me was trying to be gentle so they wouldn't wake but it didn't help. When I opened my eyes a little I saw that Uncle Zeus was the one carrying me and not dad. When he looked down and saw that I was awake and looking at him, he just smiled and kept walking. There was soft footsteps behind us and when he turned around I saw that It was mom walking towards us. As we started to walk again I curled up against Uncle Zeus chest and slowly fell asleep.When I woke up hours later from a nightmare I knew I feel asleep because I woke up in bed. When I glanced at my clock on my bedside table I saw that it was 2 in the morning. I tried to lay back down and go back to sleep but quickly realized that I couldn't.I got up and walked quickly but silently to my dad bedroom. There wasn't a light on in the room. So I figured that they were asleep. I slowly opened the door and saw the shapes of dad and Amphitrite in bed. I quietly walked in and up to my dad side and pulled my self unto the bed. I crawled under dad's arm and snuggled against his chest.Percy did you have another nightmare?" Asked dadAll did was nod my head and he pulled me closer. I was lured back to sleep by his breathing. When I opened my eyes I noticed that it was morning and didn't have another nightmare.I looked over to where dad was and saw that he was already awake and so was Amphitrite. I quickly got out of bed and ran down the hall to were there was noise that sounded like people were talking. When I came into the room I saw Dad and Uncle Hades sitting at the table talking." Uncle Hades," I yelled as I ran over to him and jumped up into his lap." Good Morning Percy," laughed Hades" Good morning," I smiledDad smiled at us and told me to sit down so we can finally eat. Amphitrite came over and set plates in front of each of us." Blue pancakes," I yelledI was given weird looks but I didn't care I just ignored them and started eating." what," I asked," their good and mom used to make them all the time."They didn't questioned me after that. Dad just stayed silent and started eating them. While we ate nobody talked, I tried to start conversation but nothing worked." so what are we doing today?" I asked" something fun," answered Uncle Hades." But you have to wait and see,"After that I stopped asking questions. When breakfast was done I helped dad clean the kitchen. They started talking quietly that when I tried to keep up but I couldn't every time I tried I just got confused.Dad finally told me that I was going to stay with uncle Hades for a week to hangout with Uncle Hades and Aunt Persephone. Before he finished talking a ran out of the room to pack my stuff. As I ran out of the room I heard laughing and I knew they were laughing at me, but I didn't care.When I was done and walked back into the living where dad and Hades was waiting for me. When I walked in I saw mom sitting on the couch talking with dad and Uncle Hades. I walked over to them and sat in moms lap/" be careful and listen to your uncle," mom said" I will mom," I sighedUncle Hades picked that time to say it was time to go because he had stuff to do. I hugged mom and dad and then went over to him. Hades picked me up and I tightly closed my eyes when I saw him walk towards the shadows.
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Chapter 7Percy pov:When I opened my eyes I finally got to see my uncle's kingdom. I didn't want to tell anyone that I was scared of the ghosts and skeletons walking around but I didn't. What helped me was that my uncle and aunt was standing on either side of me.As I looked around the place was pitch dark. You wouldn't have been able to see If it wasn't for the lights on either side of the path. There was a huge river on the right side of the path, that if you looked closely it looked like steam was coming off it. Uncle Hades led us down the path towards what looked like a palace.Before we got to the palace uncle Hades said he wanted to show me some places. As we walked past the place he explained that the were dangerous and that I should never go near or in them, which was practically everywhere might I add."This isn't Olympus where you can go exploring any place you want," explained uncle Hades," There are going to be some rules that I expect you to follow, If you don't then you would be sent back to Olympus and you wont be able to come back I don't want that to happen so follow these rules okay,"All I could do was nod my to show that I understood him. I probably wouldn't go exploring any ways since I was too scared too. After Uncle Hades told me all the rules they led me inside and down a hallway that seemed to not end. We stopped at a door that looked like it was made of glass." Here we are sweetie,"said Aunt Persephone," go ahead and open it,"I reached for the doorknob and slowly pushed the door open. When the door opened enough for me to see inside the room I was shocked because I expected a black room not a room that was sea green. The whole room was sea themed. On the walls were sea animals. The bed looked a pirates ship there was even a pirate flag hung behind the bed. On one of the flags was my name stitched to the fabric. In the corner next to the window was a turtle bean bag chair and the curtains that hung in the window had all kinds of sea animals on them. I had a bathroom and a closet too. On top of the door frame was a pirate skull. Even the bathroom was sea themed." I hope you like the room," sighed uncle Hades ," it took us a while to set this up"I smiled and jumped off the bed and ran over to them and gave them both a big huge and kissed both on the cheeks." before we leave you alone why don't we show you the rest of the house," laughed Aunt Persephone" that's a good idea come Percy,"I followed them out of the room and down the hall. I wasn't surprised to find out that their room was just down the hall from mine. I suspected that it was dad doing. They showed me everywhere in the palace, it was bigger then I first thought it was. On the tour I met Cerberus which uncle Hades didn't like many people, but when we started walking again he followed us." It seems he taken a liking to you," laughed PersephoneUncle Hades just shook his head and started walking again. By the time we was done it felt like a couple of hours went by." you can go and play," said Uncle Hades," dinner at 6 don't be late"I didn't let him finish before I ran towards my bedroom. As I left I heard laughing behind me. When I got back to the room I checked the clock on my night stand and saw I had not long into I had to meet them for dinner. I went over to one of the bookshelves in my room and took off a book. I pulled the book out a little and I heard a little click and the shelf slowly opened.I quickly looked around to see if anyone was around and step through the door. As I walked in the lights turned on. The room was big but plain. The only thing I saw was a small pile of toys in the corner and a long desk against the far end of the room. I wasn't in the room long when I heard a knock on my bedroom door. It startled me that I dropped the toys I was playing with."coming wait a minute," I yelled as a ran out of the room and quickly closed the door and made sure the book was back in its place. When I got to my door and opened it I glanced at the clock and saw that I was late for dinner. A servant stood at my door smiling down at me when I opened my door."Hello young master I am Billy and I'm here to take you to the dinning room so please follow me," I nodded my head as I followed him down the hallway where I saw that both my Aunt and Uncle was already there sitting at the table." I hope you found your room to your liking," uncle Hades said to me then turned to the servant who brought me here he told him that he can leave and eat his dinner and that he will summon him later." yes sir," he said leaving" now lets eat before the food get cold," smiled Aunt PersephoneAs we ate there was little conversation. All you heard was the forks scratching against plates." Uncle Hades," I asked when he and Aunt Persephone conversation ended" Yes Percy," He askedWhen I didn't say anything Aunt Persephone smiling at me helped me get the courage to ask about the secret room.I paused not sure if I would get in trouble," I found a hidden room behind the bookshelf in my room I was wondering why it was there,"By the looks of surprise on there face I knew that they didn't now it was there either. They looked at each other then back at me " a hidden room?" they asked" yes behind the bookshelf in my room," I said looking at them confused." will you show me the room once we finished dinner," asked Uncle HadesI looked at my plate but still nodded. It scared me that they might get rid of the room or tell me I couldn't play in there once they see the room. Once dinner was over and the servants came and cleaned the table they told me to lead them to the secret room." I never seen this room before I don't see the harm in you using this as a clubhouse so tomorrow we will decorate this room and fill it with more toys and other fun things for you," sighed Uncle Hades.I was excited that I got to keep the room as my playhouse that I was bouncing off the walls with excitement. The rest of the night we talked about how we were going to decorate the room and what I wanted in the room. I didn't know how much time passed into Uncle Hades said something about bedtime." lets go get you a bath and get you ready for bed," sighed Uncle Hades." okay," I yawned. After I got a bath and was ready for bed and was settled down enough aunt Persephone came in and tucked me in bed and they both kissed my forehead." goodnight my sweet little Percy I'll see you in the morning," she said giving me another kiss." goodnight Percy see you in the morning," he said before yawningI said a quiet night and turned on my side and was instantly asleep.The next morning I was awake earlier then what I was used to. I left my room and walked into the living where I saw my Aunt and uncle sitting on the couch watching what looked like the news." morning Percy how did you sleep," asked uncle Hades when he noticed me standing in the doorway."good," I replied sitting in a chair," how did you two sleep,"" good your up early today," Aunt Persephone commented" did you have another nightmare," asked uncle HadesI stayed quiet and just nodded my head yes. Aunt Persephone signaled for me to come and sit in between her and my uncle. When I sat down and was settled she pulled me into her side and gave me a side hug." was it about Gabe again," she asked" I think so I just don't remember most of it just bits and pieces," I sighed" that's fine jut remember that he cant hurt you anymore," she saidI nodded my head slowly. After breakfast uncle Hades said that he had a meting so I get to hangout with Aunt Persephone today. After everything was cleaned we went to my room and started fixing it up.In the end it looked like a towns downtown area with shops that I can act like I own . In one of the corners we put the front part of a pirate ship with its mast hanging down and looking like one of those climbing nets. The was a plank or something that you walked across to get into the ship. All over the walls were finding nemo decals and little mermaid. I even got Aunt Persephone to put a reading nook and big bookshelves. We put a drawing table and she put a mini fridge in the shape of a fish in there too.It took us most of the day to fix up but in the end it was worth it." well this room looks like a dream clubhouse for any kids," laughed aunt Persephone soon we heard a noise coming from down the hall," oh looks like you uncle is home,"" Where are you two," yelled uncle Hades" In Percy's clubhouse," she called backWhen he walked into the room I ran over to him grabbed his hand and dragged him into the clubhouse." This is pretty cool Percy," Uncle Hades laughed ," you two did a great job,"" Thank you it took us a while to finish," I sighed" How about we spend the rest of the day doing something else," suggested Aunt Persephone" like what," I asked" how about we go up to the human world and got to the park," uncle Hades saidI agreed quickly since I never been down to the human world since I was younger but I don't remember it. It took us and hour to pack everything we needed like snacks drinks and a blanket so we can have a picnic there. Once we got there I ran off and played with kids my age while my aunt and uncle watched me from blanket. I started to get hungry so I told my friends I was going to find my parents and get something to eat. As I walked away from the playground I looked around I saw a small family walking up. There was a man and lady that was staring at me with a shocked face and they had four kids with them. I couldn't help the feeling that she felt familiar to me but I couldn't figure out how
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Percy Pov:When we got home all that was on my mind as I walked to my bedroom to freshen up for dinner was of that women I seen at the park. She seemed so familiar but I couldn't figure out who she was or where I see her before. I lived on Olympus and my dad and uncle's palaces for if I could remember. But for some reason I knew her from some place."Percy sweetheart dinner will be ready come and eat," called aunt Persephone.I was so in thought that when my aunt called me I jumped in the air not expecting it." I'm coming aunt Persephone," I yelled back.When I walked into the dining room I saw that my aunt and uncle were already in here and had already had a plate with food."did you have fun at the park today?" asked Aunt Persephone"yes, I did, I said excitedly," thank you for taking me I had even made a friend," I couldn't stop talking about everything that happened. They just laughed and listened to everything."your welcome sweetie I'm glad that you had fun," Laughed aunt PersephoneWhen we got done with dinner we went into the living room and I got to pick out the movie we get to watch tonight since were taking turns and my aunt got to pick last night. I must have fell asleep since I was woken up by being placed in the bed by my aunt and being tuckedWhen I walked into the kitchen in the morning no one was awake yet so I went back into my room and got a book that I had already started to read earlier. As I sat in my seat at the table I couldn't stop my mind from wandering back to yesterday. I didn't want to ask aunt Persephone and uncle Hades because I didn't want them to not take me to the park again when I visit them.Hades Pov:As I got up from the bed I didn't have to look over on my wife side to see if she was awake because I heard the shower on. I got up and started to get ready for the day. I peeked into Percy's room as I walked by and noticed and saw that he was already awake. Which surprised my completely because me or Persephone usually had to awake him up in the morning.When I got into the dining room I saw that he was in deep thought and tried to go in silently and slowly so I wouldn't scare him, but my toe hit the leg of the empty chair that sat next to Percy and he ended up jumping up and falling on the floor with the chair being knocked over when he did."Sorry Percy I didn't mean to scare you," I sighed"its fine I didn't see you come in," said Percy"what's got you in such deep thoughts," I asked" it's about yesterday when we were at the park," he answered quietlyI didn't say anything after that since I didn't want to push him and that he will tell us when he ready. Which I hope is soon since I don't want him to get hurt for not paying attention to where he's going. I looked up when I heard footsteps outside the room and knew that they were Persephone's."good morning love," whispered Persephone, "good morning Percy sweetheart,"As I said morning back I heard Percy say it but a little quieter. We fell into comfortablesilence as we ate. I shared a look with me wife as we were both were scared about Percy since he would have already asked one of us what we were doing today which he hasn't done yet."what are we doing today," asked Percy finally looking up from his plate"I'm not sure," answered Persephone looking relieved"can I talk to you about something?" asked Percy"of course, sweetheart," said Persephone"maybe we might be comfortable in the living room," I saidSince we were done with breakfast we moved into the living room and when we settled down on the couches was when Percy started talking.When they were at the park and he was playing, he saw a woman who looked familiar and he couldn't get her off his mind. Some part of me was relieved and the other was scared because from what he said she sounded familiar which I couldn't place either where I see or heard that description of the women from. We told him that we will talk to his father Poseidon when we see him gain but that's all we could do right now since we didn't know the mystery women either.Persephone told him to pick out a movie and we will have a quiet day in the underworld today instead of going up to the mortal world. As the movie started I realized where I heard that description it sounded like the same description that Poseidon gave Sally Percy's mom.
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Chapter 9:Good Memories------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Percy Pov:As I sat on my bed in my room I couldn't help my thoughts going back to the women I seen at the park that day. I knew her from somewhere, but I couldn't put my finger on it. When I tried to look back at my old life before being saved by my dad I come up with blanks. I would be heading to Olympus again in a couple days and I would be seeing dad and the other gods and goddesses.I must have been distracted because when I felt a hand on my shoulder I jumped up scared and twisted around on the bed to see that it was my uncle behind me looking amused and trying his hardest to not laugh, but wasn't doing a good job trying."geez uncle hades warn me next time," I exclaimed trying to calm my nerves down."sorry I thought you heard me knock," he laughed," but I guess you didn't I just came in here because your aunt wanted to know if there was anything special for dinner you wanted since you are leaving in two days. Your aunt wants to make the last days your down here special.""It doesn't matter to me what we have," I answered," tell her to cook anything that she wants""alright" uncle hades said as he turned around and started to walk to the door, but before he did he turned around and looked back with a small smile on his face.When the door closed behind him I got up and went into my clubhouse to the little bookshelf in the far corner and grabbed my favorite book that I read so much that the spine was falling apart. When I got the book, and walked over to the hammock was hanging from the wall and got comfortable stayed in the clubhouse reading into I got bored and went to build my dad's palace out of the Legos I have.As it got closer to dinner I put the book back on the bookshelf and went into the living room were my aunt and uncle were sitting on the couch just talking. I didn't want to bother them, so I turned around and headed to my room and sat on my bed trying to figure out what I wanted to do while I wait to be called for dinner. I decided to put on finding nemo that I see a thousand times and I would never get bored of the movie ever. I was able to get half way into the movie before I was called for dinner, so I paused the movie and decided to just come back and finish it later.**************************************** Pov Change***********************************Hades Pov;Something was wrong with Percy when I was able to sneak up on him and the boy not noticing into I placed my hand on his shoulder when that normally didn't happen. As I was walking out he didn't give me any sign that he heard me say I will leave him be, so I just walked out of the room. When I turned around when I got to the door to see him watching me.I got back to the living room where my wife Persephone was at the end of the couch curled up reading one of her favorite gardening magazines. As I walked into the room she looked up and smiled, but as she saw me expression her smiled disappeared and a frowned replaced it."did something happen at the park yesterday?" I asked"not that I know of," she replied," he just played with some of the children there and made some new friends.""he seems distracted for some reason," I sighed," he doesn't seem to want to talk to anyone"I sat down on the couch not far from where Persephone was sitting while she put her magazine down on the table."how do we get him to talk to us because right now he's not going to say anything," I said"something had to while he was playing where I couldn't see him," she murmured.Something didn't seem right about all this, but I decided to talk to Poseidon and Zeus when we head back up to Olympus. Before then I will try to get him to talk to me while he's still here with us. Percy only had a couple of days left down here so were going to make it the best couple of days we had left because I didn't know when he will be coming back down here."should we try to talk to him about what happened while at the park," I said"we could during dinner," she repliedWe decided to talk to him during dinner, but if we couldn't get him to talk about what happened while at the park then we decide to bring it up with Zeus and Poseidon. We sat in the living room talking about what we were going to cook for dinner tonight.When it got closer to dinner we got up and headed to the kitchen and started to cook some homemade lasagna which was one of Percy's favorite dishes. While she finished that up I decided to start on the dessert which we decide to make another one of his favorites banana pudding. When dinner was in the oven and Persephone took over making the banana pudding I left to get Percy for dinner.When I got closer to his room I heard what I thought was the tv playing. I knocked on the door and slowly opened it when I didn't hear any respond from the boy inside. As the door was opened enough for me to see into the room I saw why he didn't answer me. Percy was laying on his stomach facing the tv and watching some weird cartoon which I thought looked killed Rugrats. when I got closer I saw that he was asleep laying with his arms folded under him. I knew I would have to wake him up because Persephone would be mad if he missed dinner, so I gently shook him into he lifted his head up and looked around sleepily."sorry Perce to wake you up but its time for dinner," I said quietly.He just nodded and rolled over into he was on his back and sat up from there. When I saw him start moving towards the end of the bed I back up and waited as he stretched. When he was done I lead him out the door and towards the dining room.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Percy Pov:When I woke up enough and saw who was standing next to me I calmed down a bit and rolled over onto my back and sat up for a minute before I got off my bed. When I was done stretching I followed my uncle to the dining room. When we got there, I went straight to my seat across from my aunt and waited for the food to be placed on the table. The only sound was the silverware hitting the plates which was a little comfortable to me.I was debating about asking them if they knew the women I seen at the park. It was either aske them or wait into I was with my dad again on Olympus which would be in a couple of days. I wanted to know now so I decided to ask my aunt and uncle."I have a question," I spoke up timidly"yes sweetie," replied Aunt PersephoneI just blurted out everything that was on my mind about the lady and what happened since I seen her. When I was done I looked at the faces of my aunt and uncle which both had shocked expressions. They told me they didn't know who the women were, but I knew from what their expressions were that they were lying to me. I just didn't say it out loud and just nodded my head to what they were saying.I was sad to think they didn't trust me to tell me the truth, but it had to be something because I heard uncle hades said telling my dad something when he came to get me in a couple of days. Uncle hades collected the plates without saying anything and when he left he said something about getting the dessert and some bowls. After dessert I decided to head to my room and read some before bed. I was disappointed about the outcome of telling my uncle and aunt about the women, but I just wanted to forget it and enjoy the rest of the time I was down in the underworld.When bedtime came around I picked up the books a scattered around and placed them on the shelf and got ready for bed. Uncle hades came in when I finished changing and pulled down the blanket, so I can get in and settle down before he laid down next to me and started to read from the same book from last night. When he was done he pulled the blanket up to my chin and kissed my forehead. He put the book on the table and quietly closed the door.*********************************** Nightmare ***********************************"Mama mama I made you something," I yelled excitedly as I ran up to her"Oh, Percy what did you make for me," she laughsI handed her my picture with a heart in the middle and with I love you mommy all over the page with little handprints that I did by myself."oh, Percy its wonderful I'll hang it on the fridge with the others. So, when people come over they can see your beautiful drawings. While I run your bath, you go pick out a story you want me to read tonight, how does that sound," she said happilyI ran toward my room happy to be able to pick out a story for mommy to read."Don't run in the house you stupid child," yelled GabeI cringed when I saw him come around the corner with a belt in his hand. Before he made I to me momma stepped out of the bathroom and blocked me from Gabe."don't yell at him," yelled momma***********************************End Nightmare***********************************I sat up in my bed screaming and crying because I woke up before I saw what happened after my mom stepped in between me and Gabe. Aunt Persephone and uncle Hades came running through the door after a few minutes of me crying loudly. When they saw my face they quickly ran over and my aunt took me into her arms and started to gently rock me back and forth. I couldn't stop shaking and crying so I hid my face in her shoulder trying to quiet my cries. Uncle hades sat down and took me into his arms while my aunt went to get me warm milk.By the time she got back I calmed down enough to drink and finished half my milk. When they saw I saw done she took the glass and uncle hades lowered me down and placed my ear on his chest listening to his heart beat. It didn't take me long to fall back asleep laying like this. Aunt Persephone laid down behind me, so I felt her breath on the back of my neck. This is how we fell asleep that night I was glad to have them.
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Chapter 10:Last day in the Underworld------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Percy Pov:When I woke up I didn't remember much of what happened last night, so I didn't realize that I was laying in between my aunt and uncle. I just sat there for a couple of minutes trying to figure out when and why they were in my bed. The dream from last night is what caused them to come in here which I now remembered. Thinking back to the dream I jumped up and knocked both my aunt and uncle off the bed since we fell asleep cuddled up. They both sat up and looked around for the threat when they saw nothing they both stood up and sat back on the bed on the other end, so they were sitting across from me now."Percy are you okay," asked aunt Persephone sleepily"I know who the lady was that I seen at the park," I exclaimed loudlyWhen I looked at them both they both looked surprised. When they looked at each other as if they were having a silent conversation between them. Uncle hades started getting up off the bed and picking up the pillows that fell with them and placing them neatly back on the bed."how about we head to the kitchen and start on breakfast and talk about this down there," suggested aunt Persephone"alright," I repliedWhen we got to the kitchen I went to the dining room to wait there into breakfast was done cooking. Uncle hades left to go somewhere while my aunt started breakfast. Uncle hades reappeared when breakfast was done, and we sat down to eat. As my aunt and uncle cleaned the dining room I sat there thinking about how my mom was alive when I saw her get stabbed by Gabe before I ran away.I was still lost in thought when Aunt Persephone got done with the dishes she must had saw the distance looked in my eyes "Percy Percy are you listening to me."I jump out of thought "Sorry I was just thinking"My aunt nodes understanding "Well what on your mind?""Could have that been her? Could she be alive?""I don't know Percy I don't know at all. "My aunt sighed"I can't get it out of my mind I saw it he always hurt her all the time I just...don't know what to believe any more.""How about we do something fun today since it's your mast day" suggested uncle hadesI left my aunt and uncle to decide what were going to do today while I went to get dressed for the day. When I came back the two of them had went into the living room talking about fun things to do today. I heard something about a beach and maybe going to the park again.It was decided to have a picnic at the park and maybe going to the movies to watch a movie. I helped aunt Persephone get the food ready and packed into the basket. So, we can head to the park. An hour of getting everything ready we were finally ready to go. When we got the I saw that the park was empty which got me more excited.I played into I got hungry and found aunt Persephone and uncle hades reading from a magazine and a book I couldn't see the name of. When they saw me running up to them they put down there reading material and too out the food from the basket and made plates that uncle hades passed to me and my aunt.After lunch Hermes and Apollo joined us and we played tag and hide n seek for a little bit. We also got creative and made up games that were a little weird, but they were fun. I buried Apollo in the sand I almost got his whole body, but uncle hades told me to stop and not bury his head. We played into it got dark and my aunt decide that should head down since my dad was picking me up at 10 in the morning.When we got to the underworld aunt Persephone went and put the dirty plates and all that in the kitchen while uncle hades started my bath, which he put a lot of bubbles. I then got in and had a nice relaxing bath into Uncle Hades in and told me it was time to get out.I got out and dresses in the PJs uncle hades out on the toilet seat and then I went into my room and climbed in the bed and he pulled the blankets up once I was settle in bed and comfy Uncle Hades made up a story."Once upon a time in a faraway land there were two young boy name Sam and Ren who were inseparable they did everything together but one day Ren had to move he fought with his parents vowing he will never forgive them if they did this to him sadly it didn't work and Ren move he no longer spoke or was the happy child he once was all he did was sit in his room refusing to make any friend or come out at all one day as he was walking down the road he heard his name being called. Uncle Hades did a low voice as if he was far away "Ren!"Ren turn around in shock seeing his old friend Ren the two was reunited by faith and today they still hang out together they grew old together never leaving the other side the end ""Wow that was a good story uncle Hades ""I'm glad you enjoyed it now you get some sleep your dad will be down here to get you at 10, good night Percy sleep well it was nice having you here you were a very good boy." Smiled uncle hadesSoon my aunt came to tell me good night and kiss my head before turning out the light and closing the door.I sighed a bit looking at the ceiling thinking about my mother is she still alive? I could be seeing things, but I have that feeling she's out there somewhere. I let out a yawn turning over in my bed pulling the cover up over me before I finally closed my eye.
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Chapter 11: Back on Olympus---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Percy PovWhen I woke up in the morning I woke up in my daddy arms since he was here to bring me back to Olympus. I quickly sat up and hugged my dad very tightly. He was laughing as I was doing this.“Percy it’s time to go home I already got your things and I know your tired, but don’t worry you can sleep on the way home "Dad said as he carried me to his ride I was too tired to see what he came inso, once he had me in my seat I soon fell back to sleep. when I woke up I realized I was in my bed back on Olympus I yawned getting out of bed and heading to find mom and dad I found them in the living room Dad was reading a book and my step mom was sewing both looked up as I entered the room "Good afternoon Percy sleep well?" asked Poseidon"Yes, I did I don't even remember you coming to get me." I replied"That’s because you passed out with me carrying you out of the house did you have fun at your uncle?" laughed Amphitrite my step mom"Yes, I had so much fun there I found a hidden room which we made into a club house and uncle hades and aunt Persephone took me to the park for the day we also got to have a picnic." I said quickly with excitement. "That sound exciting I'm glad you had fun now..." daddy laughedMy dad was caught off by a maid calling over to him "I'm sorry sir but Hades and Zeus need to speak to you alone." She said quietly My dad and step mom nodded “Percy dear why don't you go unpack your things while we talk to your uncles.""Okay Amphrite." I ran up to my room to unpacked wondering if I was in trouble for something before I left my uncles place. As I got everything out of my bag I kept trying to think if I did anything to upset uncle Hades while I was there that he had to get Uncle Zeus involved to talk to my dad. I was so worried that I put my stuff up without thinking where I was putting them at. When I got done putting my things away I decided to paint something to keep my mind off the conversation my dad was having with my uncles. soon I was painting a picture of a small dog chasing a ball there was a knock on my dad "Come in.Uncle Zeus walk in "Hello Percy how are you today?""I'm good did I do something wrong?" I asked timidly"No honey you didn't now Hades said you saw a woman at the park that remind you of Sally." Explained Amphrite."She looked a lot like mommy uncle Zeus by the way she laughed and was smiling when she saw me she stared at me for a long time I j just don't know what to think about it anymore. Is that bad?""No, Percy it not. “Uncle Zeus said wiping a fresh tear coming down my eye “It’s okay to think like this it’s completely normal to feel like this as well we are going to look into this matter right now you did nothing wrong I promise now while I'm here do you have any question?""Will I be able to make friend?" I asked"Of course, when you are old enough you will b able to go to camp half-blood while your there you can make as many friends with other demi gods that you want" answered uncle Zeus"Okay"I followed them out of the room and went with uncle Zeus to find aunt Hera who my uncle said missed me while I was in the underworld.------------------------------------------------------------ POV Change ------------------------------------------------------------Poseidon Pov:Me and Amphitrite watched as Percy ran out of the room with a scared face. I felt bad for him because he probably thinks he did something bad. Our attention went to my brothers Zeus and Hades walking into the room quietly talking.“good Percy’s not in here we need to talk,” sighed Zeus “what’s going on that Percy couldn’t be in here for this, “I asked“when Persephone brought Percy to the park he saw a lady there that he couldn’t stop thinking about so a couple of days ago he woke up after a nightmare saying that women he saw was his real mom Sally,” explained Hades.“how is that even possible we saw her body, “I exclaimed“we don’t know if she was dead or not because none of us checked it out later when Percy was being healed,” said Amphrite.“true all I can say is that we investigate what happened that day after Percy ran way from that apartment, “said ZeusThey decided to make sure Percy was okay with what he saw and make sure he didn’t have any question or anything like that before we let the subject drop. Once we get the truth with what happened that day none of us will be completely okay, but I’m glad I have Percy with me after everything he went through.------------------------------------------------------------- POV Change -----------------------------------------------------------Percy’s Pov:We found aunt Hera in the throne room with the other gods and goddess just sitting around talking to each other. When the stone door opened everyone looked up and when they saw it was me who entered aunt Hera got quickly off her throne and met me half away. She hugged my tightly into I couldn’t breathe.“I missed you so much,” said aunt Hera,” did you have a good time with your aunt and uncle this weekend.I soon told everyone what I got to do this weekend from making a clubhouse from a hidden room to going to the park and having a picnic. After my tale was over we talked about what fun things we can do since I’m back. I went with Hermes and Apollo playing tricks on some of the minor gods and goddesses into dinner was ready. On the way to the dinning room Artemis promised she would bring her hunt up here so I can hang out with them for a little bit. My older brothers would also be coming up here in the next couple days to see me to. When everyone had sat down I started to tell them about the clubhouse that we built in my room in the underworld. No one seemed to care that I was the only one talking they all were listening to me anyways.I also talked about everything we did at Uncle Hades dad even said that we would build a clubhouse somewhere when he has time and Couldn’t stop myself from clapping with happiness.Dad and everyone else laughed about me doing it too. After dinner I headed to my room and watched my favorite TV show for a little bit until dad in and told me it was time of me to get ready for bed. Dad ran me a bubble bath I happily played with my toys I stayed in the tub for 30 minutes working on my water power making little animals dad laughed when he came to get me out and saw what I was doing “Are you having fun.” laughed dad"Yep,” I replied with happiness"Well it time to get out bud so out you go." Replied dadDad got me out of the tub and helped me into my PJs and laid me in the bed and tucked the blanket up to my shoulder then I curled up in a ball as he read me a story.Afterwards he kiss my head, said I love you, closed the door and turned out the light and as he had closed the door completely I was fast asleep.
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Percy povPranking with family *****************I knew when I woke up I saw that I was at my dad's place on Olympus by the lights that was coming in through my windows from around my room. When I finally decided to leave my warm bed I sat up slowly looking around the room to se that all my toys were still where I left them before I left to go to visit uncle Hades for the weekend.I quickly threw the blanket off me and slipped off my bed into my slippers and quickly walked quickly towards my door. I stopped right as I got to the door because somehow the door opened itself. When I looked into the hall I saw that no one was even outside the door, so I cautiously stepped out into the hall and started to walk to the dinning room to see if dad or mom was awake. As I got closer to the dinning room I heard voices coming from that direction. I stopped and tried to listen to see what they were talking about, but I could make out anything that they were saying . When I turned the corner into the dinning room I only saw mom and dad sitting at the table talking while dad was trying to read the paper or something that I couldn't see from where I was standing. Dad noticed me after a few minutes of me just standing there awkwardly and smiled at me. "Good morning PercyMom said greetings us. " Morning Mom," I said quietly, " morning dad" " Morning honey." Mom said As I sat down to the right of my dad and across from mom I noticed that mom and dad were acting strangely at breakfast they kept looking at the door like they expected someone to walk in.I tried to ask them but they said I wouldn't understand. Right as we were finishing breakfast uncle Zeus come walking in looking like he had something serious to say but he just sat down without a word. I had a feeling that this was something I wasn't going to be part of. " your cousins Apollo and Hermes are waiting for you in the throne room," dad said " Okay dad."I got up and put my dishes in the sink without saying a work and went back into my room to change out of my Pjs. When I got finished changing a walked quickly out of my room and passed a uncomfortable silent dinning room where my dad and uncle looked to be having a staring contest. Neither looked at me when I walked by so I just ran by and ran as fast as I can to the throne room. once I was there I got there I saw my cousins sitting on their thrones and joking around with each other. When they saw me they stood up and shrunk down to normal size and waited into I made it to them. " good your finally hear," laughedApollo like he didn't care he probably was waiting awhile " we can now start with the pranks we been planning while we were waiting for our dear cousin, said Hermes pretty loudly. We quickly made a small circle and they started telling me what they had planned for the pranks. Artemis and her hunters were up in Athena's rooms. My brothers were also there with them. I knew this was t going to end well for these two but I didn't say anything while they were still talking about what the plans were. I was going to be the one distracting them while the other two was going to set up the pranks. I told them there going to know what's happening but neither one of them would listen to me. When we got the Athena's palace palace we heard the ones inside laughter, but it didn't seem to phrase the two in front of me form going on with what they planned. They hide behind the a building not far from where I was and kept gesturing for me to knock. I went to the doors and had to stand up on my tippy toes to reach the door knocker. I let it go and did that a couple more times into I heard someone yell they were coming. When Athena opened the door she looked a little irritated into she saw it was me and she quickly smiled down at me and gestured for me to come in, but before she closed the door she yelled into the area for Apollo and Hermes to leave. She closed the door and lead me to where the others where laughing and just talking. It surprised me to see more people than I thought here but knew if I left they would know something. Which I expect that they already knew but just chose not to comment about it for now. Thesues looked up from what he was reading and smiled at me. " the weekend over already," he asked All I could do was just smile and nod. He patted the area next to him and told me sit and have something to eat and drink. I saw Zoe Nightshade sitting around Artemis and waved happily to her which she waved back with a smile of her own. Athena came back with more snacks and everyone just settled down to watch a movie that had to be switched for another one since I came but it seemed that no one cared they had to do it. I was snuggled between my brother and his wife with a bowl of popcorn which the three of us shared. After the movie we played a couple of games and I got to help Athena make brownies for everyone. When we where into our fourth game a loud crash came from outside making everyone jump up and ran to see what the commotion was about. Orion told me to stay and that they would be back in a minute but when they left I stood up and left through the back and snuck to where I was to meet Hermes. When I got there I sat down leaning against the wall waiting. I heard running coming towards me and I looked up in time to see the two I was waiting for running by with arrows being shot at them. I couldn't help but laugh at them. I was laughing so hard that I couldn't breathe but I couldn't stop because of what was happening in front of me. I stayed in the shadows into everyone left chasing after Hermes and Apollo I started to head to the throne room not far behind the others. When I got there I went over to aunt Hestia and she bent down and picked me up and I sat on the armrest of the throne watching the scene happening. My dad, uncles Zeus and Hades and my other aunts walked in and quickly made everyone become quiet. Uncles Zeus asked what happened which made everyone started talking all at the same time. When he got them quiet for the second time he asked everyone Separately about what happened It took what seemed like awhile for the truth he punished Hermes and Apollo which made them say that I should be punished because I helped. When everything got handled dad took me back to his palace for dinner. Triton and his wife joined us. There wasn't much of a conversation but I didn't care to much. " A strong storm is coming dear so please go ahead and take a bath " Mom said leading me to my room and to the bathroom after saying bye to my brother and his wife. Dad had already ran my bath and gave me some toys, so I undressed and got in the warming water and played with my toys while dad washed my hair. As soon as I got out the storm hit. Dad walked in after I was dressed and pick me up and carried me to the living room where we decided to make a tent using blanket and pillows. That was around the room." It's a mini camp out!" I said excited" Yes yes it is." Dad said using a flash light since the power was knocked off from the storm. he started making shadow puppets on the wall making me laugh because he was trying to make the animals eat me.Mom walk into the living room sighting" Well good thing is the power cut off once the dessert was done we can eat here if u boys want"" That good and okay mom." Mom handed out the plates and sat down next to me." Dig in boys."Alright." We both said in union we had a good dessert. After I was done I headed to the my room to get toys while mom pick up a book and began reading and dad was watching the rain pour down I was playing with my toys when out of the blue dad said " It's raining cats and dogs out there."I jumped up running to the window trying to see the cats and dogs but all I saw was rain." I don't see any cats or dogs out there just plain old rain."Dad laugh at me looking down he said " It's a expression Perce it just mean it raining hard.""Oh okay ." I returned to the wild adventure I was having with my toys. I looked over at dad who was still watching the window I didn't like the look in his eyes I tried to ask him something but he didn't respond it was like he was in his own little world mom looked over concern as I was pulling on his pants leg getting no response from him" Dad?"The only thing that brought him back to reality was when a gaint loud clap of thunder sounded outside and I grabbed onto his leg for dear life he looked down at me " Don't be scared Percy the clouds just really need to go to the bathroom."I laughed at his lame joke but noded my head " Yeah someone taking too long."Dad laugh" Anyways let go back inside out tent." " Alright." I climb in the tent laughing as Dad tried to tell more jokesAnd soon I fell asleep with dad and mom coming and laying on both sides of me. *********************
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Percy's povBy the time I got up my mom and dad were gone doing other things. I didn't want to leave the tent because yesterday was really fun hanging out with everyone. As I was about to turn over to go back to sleep when I heard someone approaching the tent."Percy?" Dad called out Yes Dad?"" Ah you're awake breakfast is done come eat.""Alright" I replied When I got out of the tent I headed to the bathroom to wash my face and do what I needed. As I was walking out of the bathroom I noticed that the power was back on I was sad because we couldn't keep doing a mini camp out in the living room. Once I was done in the bathroom I headed towards the dinning room Mom and Dad were already there sitting in the normal spots with dad at the head of the table and mom to his right. I quickly walked to my spot on dads left" Good morning mom Good morning Dad.""Morning Dear how did you sleep?"*I slept okay " Mom placed my plate in front of me and soon I began to eat after we were done I headed to my room to play while Mom and Dad talked. As i sat down to color I started to yawn since I got to stay up later then usually so I was still tired. I looked over at my door hearing mom coming"Percy do you want to go outside and play in the puddles?""Yes Mom can I ?"i said excitingly "Of course get dress and we will head outside." Mom replied heading back to the living-room I quickly got dress putting on my rain boots and raced down to where my mom was waiting for me along with dad. " I'm ready mom and dad can we please go"Dad started to laugh at me " Alright Alright we are going to a part of the yard you must never go to without an adult with you do you understand me.?""Yes Dad I understand.""Alright let's get going.""Yay!" I yelled happily following my mom and dad out into the back yard Dad lead me through the yard to where a beautiful swing was set up close to a small lake that was in our yard surrounded by some beautiful flowers and plants with some large trees around the pond creating shadows and cool spots to just sit and relax. I stare wide eye it was so pretty out here it was like our own little oasis. Mom walked over to where I was standing " I planted the flowers here a very long time ago and they bloom nicely in all the time that passed didn't they sweetie? ""It so pretty mom but I never seen these type of flower what are they? "I ask looking up curiously Mom smile pointing out each flower to me " Those are Rose,Sunflower, Lilles,Dasiy,Lavender, Tulips: Orchids, Daffodils,Marigold, Lotus and cherry blossom.""They are so pretty Mom.""Indeed they are Precy now why don't I go make us some snacks why you and your father practice? ""Honey I broke the swing " Dad called me and mom look over dad was on the ground the swing was on the ground as well "Fix the swing and Ill go make food " "Alright dear." Dad got up looking sheepish and fixed the swing while mom was laughing as she walk away dad face went red from embarrassing afterwards I practice making small creatures out of water while dad watch " Very good Percy next time I will teach you how to make bigger creatures.""Yay thanks dad!"" Hello boys are you behaving? ""Mom!" I ran to give her hug she lauht hugging me dad had took the food and drink sitting it down laughing " How dare you steal my wife you must been tickled! ""No daddy no tickled! "To late dad begin ticking me me I laugh so hard that begin to hurt after a few minutes he stop " I hope you learn your lesson."Mom was laughing as well as dad help me up " Alright boys if you two are done let go eat."" Okay mom."Dad help her lay the picnic blanket down and set everything up so we could eat I help set up ad well once everything was sit up we begin to eat and talk about different things "How are your water power coming along?""Amazing I can make a bit bigger animals and things now!""Really that amazing sweetie! "Dad smile " He coming along very good."I smile as I ate some of my sandwich and chips listening to the conversation between mom and dad who was talking about something I didn't understand they were whispering so I wouldn't hear what they were saying I saw some pretty flower growing near the water that were not apart of mom garden " Mom can I go pick some of the flowers over there?""Sure sweetheart I can put them in a vase in the kitchen just be careful okay hon.""Thanks mom and I will." I headed over to the flower smile they were pretty light blue flowers mom had called them Heavenly Blue Morning Glory the only reason they were not by the water was because mom ran out of room and was starting to make another circle a little way away from the water they were so pretty I happily pick a couple of them snice their was a lot of them they would look so pretty in the kitchen by the window I made my way over to another patch of flowers I gather up a of different types of flowers to put in the window I sit down relaxing for a moment looking at the pretty flowers that surrounded me hearing a nosy near me I look up but didn't see anything I believe it was dad he may have came to check on me then headed back to where mom was but I didn't see anyone close to me thinking I was hearing thing I went back to picking the pretty flowers near me and putting them in the pile that was by side a few minutes late I heard the noise again looking around seeing nothing again I went back to what was doing I arranged the flowers into a little neat bundle before standing up to make my way back to where my mom and dad were talking quietly to each other. When I heard the noise again and looked over walking close to the water looking down and around the little oasis. I placed my flowers down looking around not seeing anything I shrug but didn't see anything again. As I turned around I didn't see a man running towards me into he pushed me into the pond. As I went into the pond I heard my parents calling mine name and saw dad send water towards the unknown man knocking him down. I slowly fell deeper into the calm blue water below and I started struggle trying to swim back up but couldn't because I was panicking too badly. As I got deeper I began not to be Abel to breathe .and started losing Conscience.....And soon every thing went dark
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Chapter 14: Rescuing Percy*************************************************************************************
Poseidon Pov
I was sitting on the blanket listening to Amphrite as she was talking about her plans to go shopping with Hera tomorrow. I kept one eye on my youngest son as he was collecting flowers near the little pond behind our home.
I looked away from my son for a second because I got distracted by my older sons Orion, Theseus and Triton walking towards with their wives walking slightly behind them talking quietly. I couldn’t help but think how lucky I was to have all my sons being able to be here for some family time.
Amphrite and I stood up to greet our sons that we didn’t expect to join us today since they all said they were busy today doing their godly duties. When I looked towards where Percy was playing near the pond and saw an unknown god that I couldn’t see too well pushing my little boy into the pond.
When I heard Percy start screaming, I stood up and froze the person who was trying to sneak away and ran towards the pond doing my best to try to catch him before he fell into the water. But by the time to the water edge he was already in the water and going deeper by the minute.
As I turned around to take my shirt off to go after him, I saw Triton already jumping in after his brother.
“Go get Apollo and tell him to get over here its urgent,” I yelled breathlessly to Theseus
He nodded his head and flashed away to get his jokester of a cousin. Once I saw that he was already turning the corner to head towards Apollos palace I turned my attention to the lake and hoping that Triton found his brother quickly and is heading to the surface of the lake at the moment.
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Triton Pov
When I saw Percy falling into the lake, I quickly took off my shoes and jumped in behind him wasting no time to get to him and get him out.
Once I saw fully submerged in the water I felt my feet turn into my tails and quickly propelled myself in the water swimming as fast as I could to get to my brother who was weakly fighting his way in the water trying to get to the surface but didn’t have the strength to do anything.
Percy didn’t have full control of his water power. so he couldn’t shift into a merman in stressful situations. Dad should have taught the boy to have more control over his powers from the beginning that way he could have maybe at least swam to the top of the lake by himself.
As I got closer to him, I started seeing him stop struggling to swim upwards so I pushed my tail as hard as I could to swim faster and get to him quicker. When I got near him, I reached out and grabbed him bringing him closer to my body and using my body to keep him from sinking father down.
I used the water around us and created a bubble around us to help him catch his breath and hopefully calm down to swim by himself to the surface with me helping him a little not all the way.
When the bubble was around us, he sucked in a deep breath and slowly coming to his senses quicker than I thought he might.
“deep breath Perce you’re going to be fine,” I said quietly
I watch him take a dep breath and let it out it made me feel a little better because I knew he would be fine once we got out of this lake and to our parents.
“are you good to swim to the top?” I asked
He nodded his head and he started to look around us in awe. Dad only let him swim around Atlantis with someone with him. I let him go and told him that I was going to let the bubble around us to drop so we could swim.
He gave me a nod of his head, so I dropped the bubble and started to make my way slowly upwards. I looked down to make sure Percy was following me and that he wasn’t struggling in anyway.
As we got closer to the top, I noticed him start to slow down which I thought was weird due to the water should be healing him as we were swimming. I guess since he didn’t have a hang of his powers, he wasn’t using the water to help him. *************************************************************************************
Poseidon Pov
I sat on the bank looking blankly at the water waiting for my sons to surface. I heard Amphrite talking quietly to Hera and Hestia who which both just showed up just now. I’m guessing that Theseus ran into them and told them what was happening because I thought the two was busy doing their godly duties, so I didn’t invite them to come and hangout with us earlier.
When I heard a noise not far from where we were standing, I looked up and saw Apollo flash in and walking quickly over to us looking worried.
“have they resurfaced yet,” Apollo asked quickly
“no, it’s been a couple of minutes since Triton jumped in after Percy,” I answered
Apollo nodded but didn’t respond because when I ended my sentence Triton head popped up from the water and seconds later Percy showed up. I ran into the water and grabbed Percy once he was within reaching distance from.
I pulled him from the water and walked back to the others so Apollo could check him over.
“I don’t see anything wrong with him from the fall,” said Apollo,” if he was injured the water would have healed him enough for him to be better. All I can see is that he’s exhausted so a nap wouldn’t hurt but other then that he’s as healthy as he can be.”
“that’s great,” exclaimed Hera, “time for a nap before dinnertime,” she said towards Percy who was sitting silently on the ground in between all of us.
“come Percy lets get you changed for a nap and out of those wet clothes,” smiled Amphrite
Percy slowly got up from the ground and followed his stepmother into the palace behind them. Once they were inside, I turned towards my sisters who was both talking to each other quietly.
“were going to have to have a council meeting about this,” I sighed
“yes, whoever did this might try again,” said Hestia, “deal with this now then wait till is happens a second time when there’s no one around to keep the boy safe.”
We decided to call a council meeting when Percy went to bed tonight since I didn’t want to leave the boy by himself just in case.*************************************************************************************A/N: Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone. Hope you all like the chapter been having to find time to write it since starting nursing school. The goal was to have it done before new years but having it done now I’m not going to complain.
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Chapter 15 Percy pov (Written by Awl111)Once we got to my bedroom Amphitrite helped me into my pajamas and out of my mostly dried clothes. Once I was changed, I got into my warm bed. Amphitrite tucked me into bed and kissed my forehead. She stayed with me a couple minutes. When the door was closed, I just laid there listening to my dad and uncles talking quietly about finding the one who caused all this to happen.I sat up and looked around my room for my stuff Nemo that was a gift from Artemis. I’m quickly got off my bed and hurriedly walk over to my toy chest and grabbed Nemo from the top.As I headed back to my bed, I heard talking coming closer to my door. I nearly ran to my bed jumped in and turned so my back was facing the door.“I’m going to make sure he doesn’t need anything and is alright first,” dad whispered, “afterwards we can head to the throne room for the meeting,”The door quietly opened as my dad checked on me. After a couple of minutes when I heard the door close, I turned around and moved around to get comfortable.I curled up on my bed after changing into my pjs then laid down under the nice warm blankets it felt nice and warm. I was so thankful that my brother saved me from the water because if he didn’t, I honestly don't know what would have happened to me if I wasn’t saved. I don't have the best control over my waterpower like my dad and brother. I’m still learning just how powerful I can be. so, there was no way I could have saved my self. I let out a sigh of relief into my quiet bedroom before I snuggled down into the warmth of my blankets surrounding me and closing as I closed my eyes and let myself drift off into dream land.***********************************************Zeus povI bit my lip trying to control my angry, but it wasn't helping much as glanced around me at other the assembled Gods and Goodness seeing that they were also trying to control their angry at what happened to Percy. once everyone assembled, I bit back a growl " What happened someone explain to me what exactly happened out there today before I lose, they last of my patience,”" A unknown god tried to drown Percy." I felt my blood boil Percy is a child for god sakes he didn't deserve what happened to him especially since he can't defend his self against a god when he doesn’t have that good of a control over his power as of right now."Did anyone get a good look at this god?" I asked my patient running thinner than what it was earlier."Who ever it was has black hair and reddish eyes with a scar over his right eye, he was about average height and was a Scrawny thing."(A/N this will be a made-up God)."Zen!" I growled loudly scaring some of the gods around me " Everyone keep an eye out for him no one is allowed to enter or leave the ground until Zen is found is that understood.""Yes!" Everyone said at once before they all flashed out of the room leaving me in deep thought. Thinking about what type of punishment Zen will receive when we find him. Everyone on Olympus knows not to mess with the boy, so it was a surprise when I found out that one of the minor gods decided to try and drown the boy. The god disappeared after doing what he did so he knows what would happen when we finally catch him. The punishment should be creative and not something we’re used to doing to criminals. Usually it’s Hades domain for the dead, but death would be to good for this god right now."He better prays Percy is okay or so help me I'll give him the worse punishment I can think of." I mumble to myself " That if I don't kill him on the spot!" I put my hand up to my head trying to steady myself as I looked out the window watching my family meet in the court yard to break off into teams and deciding who to assign which area to search. I watch them knowing I will probably join them later, but first and most importantly I must check and see how my nephew is doing after this whole mess. I stood up from my throne and shrunk down to normal size and headed out of the meeting room heading toward my brother Poseidon palace see Percy who been moved to his bedroom. I’m all going so I assign a guard to be station outside his door because were not going to take any chance on his safety.Entering my brother’s palace, I quickly walked towards my nephew’s bedroom passing everything scattered around the rooms I passed it looked like a tornado went through and blown all the papers and furniture around.Opening the door quietly I see Percy curled up in his bed under the cover hugging a toy to his chest. I couldn’t make out what the toy was but seeing and hearing him softly snoring I smiled seeing that he was breathing and safe. I softly shut the door then headed out to join the others for the hunt.Knowing none of my family is going to stop till we find the one who tried the kill Percy.When I got to where the others were, I found my brothers still standing there talking quietly to each other. When I walked up the conversation ended quickly it didn’t bother me to much not knowing what they were talking about.“Everyone partnered up?” I asked “Yes, we were waiting for you to return so we can check some of the minor gods’ palaces,” answered hadesNo one spoke as we headed to the closed palace to the throne room, we were in our own thoughts probably thinking of ways to punish the one who made this mess in the first place. As we checked some of the palaces, I started to notice that no minor gods or goddess seems to be in the homes. If their hiding the one behind this whole thing they will be punished also.After an hour of throughly checking every place that anybody could hide we met up with the others in the throne room.Most of the groups were back except the one with Apollo and Hermes, but we didn’t have to wait long for them to show up.No luck,” I askedMy family all shook their heads no. I wasn’t mad that we didn’t find him knowing that he couldn’t hide forever and that someone will see him sooner then later.Percy POVI woke up seeing Sal my best friend, I haven't seen her in a while she only come out when I need her.When I noticed that Sal was sitting on my bed, I sat up quickly but being quiet in case my dad was out in the living room. Sal been with me for a long time she started appearing when Gabe started hurt me and my mother. She stayed with me into I was better to be by myself. She always appeared when something big happen to me, but I haven’t seen her since before I ran away from Gabe. Sal smile giving me a hug" Hey there Percy it been a while how have you been?""Im okay."I said sleepily,” Still sleepy though." " Did something happen?" she askedI looked down the incident still scared me but talking about it may help " Well where do I Well where do I begin?""At the start." She said then she sat there somewhat in angry and sadness as she listens to what had happened after a few moments in silence she wraps her arm around me " Im sorry I wasn't there to protect you I hope they catch who ever that horrible person was." " I'm sure Uncle Zeus and dad will catch him."Sal smile " You are such a big boy I'm very proud of you."" Thanks, you Sal and I'm glad you came back, where were you?""I always been here Percy I was just waiting for you to be alone it kinda hard to show up with all these God/Goddess around you."I chuckle."Good point Sal." I lay back down on the bed smiling softly staring at the ceiling watching Sal disappeared it strange sometimes it like she was once a human forgotten by passing time. I sigh no use thinking about this it will only make my head hurt more then what it was now.Mom always told me not to let my imagination run wild sadly I didn't listen well sometimes I wish I did but Sal the only good thing that came out of that bad situation.sometimes I wish she were real she like a big sister to me I smile finally deciding it time to sleep and close my eyesZeus povI sat in the throne room by myself with only my thoughts as company. Everyone else left to continue hunting down the god. As I looked outside, I saw that the sun was getting ready to set completely knowing that the groups will be coming back soon I readied my self for them to come back with no results from the searchesArtemis even brought up her hunters to help with the search I would feel bad for the man if I were so angry at Zen for what he done.The quiet was interrupted by a minor goddess running in yelling that they caught the one to hurt Percy. Not far behind her three gods were walking in two holding up and dragging the third who seem like he was beat up before being brought to him.When they were in front of me, I summoned my lightning bolt and used it to summon the rest of the council so we can decide one what to do with the prisoner who was finally caught.Everyone started flashing in at the same time into only Apollo and Artemis was the last two not here. When I looked out the window, I saw that the sun was setting, and the moon was rising so I knew were the missing two was doing their jobs.They didn’t take long to appear, and they quickly walked to their thrones. Everyone was looking down at the cowardly traitor who almost killed the young boy. Percy didn't deserve what Zen did to him it make my blood boil he’s a child for Pete stake. I sighed out of anger trying to stay on my throne and not killing Zen.Trying to think of the positives that Percy is okay and will be fine. but it sad when a child can not play in his own yard without being attacked by a random God. I'm going to make a rule that a God or goodness must be with or near him at all time to prevent this from ever happing again. “it’s time to decide what we’re going to do to the prisoner,” I finally announced“first I want to know why you did it,” growled PoseidonWith everyone around us nodding their heads agreeing with him. When I looked down at zen I saw him sneering up at us. He didn’t look like he was going to talk at all. I was getting ready to strike home with my bolt when he quickly started talking quickly.“when that boy came to Olympus who all started just coddling the boy and ignoring all the other gods and goddess that are also under your rule. It made me made and jealous, so I decided to get rid of the problem. Which didn’t work since I pushed him into a lake,” he sneered but he muttered the last part making me made and not only me when I looked around I saw everyone else mad and about to strike at the man.I quickly held up my hand stopping anyone from harming zen. I wanted him in good shape for his punishment and not any more hurt then what he was already.“I know he guilty since he already admitted that he was the only to do it so we’re going to skip the voting and go right to the punishment,” I announcedEveryone was looking at me waiting to hear what the punishment I smiled evilly at the god and looked around me in till I found Artemis.“daughter is your hunter ready for some fun and a challenge,” I asked She looked confused but looked at her hunter then at me and nodded still confused not knowing where I was going with my question.“he’s going to be put in a Maze along with monsters and the hunters.” I announced loudly only looking at Zen.
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Chapter 16The PunishmentZeus Pov:All the minor goddess and gods should know by now that were protective of the boy even if the boy shouldn’t have been born due to the pact me and my brothers made when we first heard the prophecy.I watched my family reaction to the punishment I decided for the minor god after what he did to my nephew yesterday. No one seem surprised by the punishment and no one complained about me chosen it by myself and not get their suggestions on what it should be.I raised my lightning bolt in the air to silence the council. When everyone got quiet, I looked down at the minor god who was shaking in the middle of our thrones looking down at the marble flooring.“tomorrow we will have the maze run he will stay in the holding cells into then,” I announced signaling with my hand to the guards to take him away.“you have the rest of the day to get whatever you need for this,” I said, “monsters need to be in the maze also to the hunters,”As I finished everyone got up and left to get what was needed for the maze. After a couple of minutes, I was left with my brothers. Which surprised me because I thought Poseidon would have left to check on his son after the meeting.“I have an idea on if he was to finish what should happen,” quietly said Hades.“what’s your idea,” I askedFor an hour we discussed what the ending should be and how to accomplish it. Once everything was set Poseidon got up and left the throne room to check on his son. Hades flashed away from his throne without a goodbye leaving me with my thoughts. Into I went to the minor goddess who I need help to set up the surprise at the end of the maze. Percy PovWhen I got up from my nap, I laid in bed staring up at my Ceiling just thinking about what had happened earlier that day. I never seen dad so mad and scared as he was when I woke up after nearly drowning in the lake.Whatever the god had against me I didn’t understand because I never seen that god anywhere on Olympus. Even though I never had the chance to explore Olympus completely. I was always with someone and not by self.When I had enough of just laying their doing nothing sat up an looked around my quiet room. I could just hear my dad and stepmom talking in the living room, but from where I was sitting, I couldn’t hear what they were talking about.As I slowly got up and out of my bed, I looked on my table to see the time. I was shocked to see that it was 4 In the afternoon. Dinner was in an hour and my stomach growled telling me that I was hungry.When I made it to my bedroom door, I opened it slowly and quietly as I can. Once the door was opened enough for me to get through it, I quickly walk in the hallway leading up to the living room. When I got to the corner, I looked in the living room and saw dad and Amphitrite sitting on the couches talking quietly.“if he’s not up in an by dinner I’m going to wake him up he doesn’t need to miss dinner,” dad Murmured“good he doesn’t need to miss dinner he’s already small,” Sighed Amphitrite.I walked around the corner and dad must have saw me because he turned around and smiled at me as I made it to the couch.When I was close enough to my dad, I snuggled into his lap wrapping my arms around his neck and putting my face into his neck breathing in his sent. He wrapped his arms around my waist and gently squeezed me. Amphitrite must have moved closer because she started rubbing my back.We stayed like this for a couple of minutes into dad moved me away so he can look at me face. I didn’t know I was crying into dad raised his hands and wiped the falling tears from my eyes and cheeks.He smiled at me and gave me a quick hug then just sat me on his lap.“were having your favorite for dinner,” said AmphitriteI just nodded my head and snuggled into dadas tightly as I can and stayed there while dad and Amphitrite talked quietly above me.I must have fallen asleep because next thing I knew was dad shaking me awake saying it was time for dinner. When I opened my eyes, I saw dad looking down at me smiling.He helped me stand up and walked ahead of me to the dinning room where Amphitrite was sitting waiting for us.I quickly took my seat and started dishing food onto my plate before I started eating while listening to the adults talking about a prank Apollo and Hermes did while I was asleep. I didn’t hear who was the one they prank but I can tell that it was not a nice one.With the small talk that was happening during dinner I finished my food wat the same time they did. I helped my stepmom clear the table bringing plates to the sink.“how about I finish helping your mom while you go pick out a movie or game for us to do into your bedtime.,” said dad.I handed the plates I had in my hands to my dad and quickly went to the game room to pick out a game for us to play. It couldn’t be a long game since I had an early bedtime. I picked the game box on top which ended up being life the game.I ran back to the dinning room where my dad and stepmom was setting up cups on the table that they got as I was picking out a game. I handed the game to Amphrite the box and go into my chair and took a sip of the drink which turned out to be chocolate milk.We played this game before, so we picked our cars and started to play the game. The game play ended up going past my bedtime, but they let me stay up into we finished the game. When I got to the end, I was led to the bathroom for a quick bath. I didn’t get to play with my toys, but I didn’t mind that I didn’t because I started getting tired. Dad got me out of the bath he carried me into my room and let me pick my underwear and Pjs for the night. I was tucked into bed and he read me a story. I couldn’t stay awake into the end of the story. I felt dad kiss me on my head and heard my door close quietly.*************************************************************************************Poseidon PovWhen I saw Percy awake and him running to my lap, I knew he was still scared about what happened to him earlier. I just wrapped my arms around him and held him as close to my body as possible. I smiled sadly to my wife. Percy fell asleep while in my lap and we decided to just leave him be for now and wake him once dinner was ready. The rest of the night was us spending time with each other and enjoying each other company into Percy’s bedtime. Once the boy was asleep in bed, I went back to the living room and sat next to my wife. That’s how we spent the rest of the night into we went to bed.We got up at dawn when the maze trial was happening, I asked the minor goddess Hebe to watch over my son into we got back.“he should sleep into seven or eight but hopefully were back before then if were not then make sure he has breakfast and let him play with his toys or something into we get back,” said PoseidonHebe Smiled and said that she got it and to get going before were late. When we left, she was sitting on the couch flipping through the tv channels trying to decide what to watch.We were the last to arrive the others were in groups talking quietly. I was shocked by the maze. The hedges were taller than me in my normal form maybe in my godly form. From what I saw of the maze it looked like it went on forever. Above the maze it was dark like a storm was brewing and the clouds were going to let loose gallons of rain at any minute. It seems like there was a force field around its area keeping any monsters from escaping. The maze had different monsters around for the guy to fight against that and some hunters hidden inside the maze. The hunter wert told to not kill him only wound him. Zen was able to us his powers to fight and protect himself from the hunters and monstersWhen we got closer my brother Zeus saw us and shot lightning into the air getting everyone attention.“good since were all here let’s get started,” Zeus announcedSignaling Artemis to start. We watched Artemis fly over the maze, and someone drop a body into the middle of the area the chariot turned around and flew off and landed behind everyone. *************************************************************************************Zen PovI was woken up rudely from my sleep early in the morning. The guards came in and put something over my head as they led me out of my cell to an unknown location.I knew when I did what I did to that little boy I knew that I would probably be killed or badly punished if I was caught. I even tried to hide but many of the other minor gods and goddess turned on me and captured me.How I was going to die was a mystery due to them not saying what exactly a maze would be. I was startled out of my thought when I was roughly picked up and thrown into chariot. As we took off, I became scared because I didn’t know where I was headed too only that I was leading to my doom. My mask hiding my eyes was taken off it took me a little bit for my eyes to adjust to the light. When I was able to, I looked around and saw that we were in the sky and that I was in Artemis chariot which was not good for me.Without any warning she made me stand by pulling on the ropes around me and pushed me out of the chariot. I landed on my butt in the middle of the maze with only tall hedges and dead quiet around me. Once the ropes where untied and I was free I looked around and noticed paths that I can take. Without thinking I just chose a path and walked that way. It felt like I was walking for years into I ran into someone. That someone was one of the hunters. She pointed an arrow at my face but before she could do anything, I threw fire at her making her jump out of the way before se got burnt. It also gave me time to get as far away as I could from her. I ran around corners not caring what might be around it. Which was bad because I ran right into the manticore. He pierced me in the leg when I was too stunned to try to dodge the attack. I tried using fire against him but all that seemed to do was make him madder. I quickly backed up and tried thinking about ways to kill him. When I got a way, I took out a hunting knife I hid in my boot and ran towards the manticore and stabbed it through the mouth before it could poison me again. When he falls, I ran around him and went around another corner before I stopped and slid down the hedge to catch my breath and see how bad I was hurt. The pain was agony, but I knew that I needed to keep walking, or something might come up and kill me when I wasn’t looking.After five dead ends and running into monsters and hunters which I barely got away from I got to a square area in the maze and in front of me was an angry minotaur looking ready to charge. I quickly got out of the way and used fire to distract him while I jumped onto his back and broke one of his horns off and stabbed the beasty in the side when it knocked me off its back. I used my power and burned a hole into the hedge so I can walk through to the other side. Which seemed like a mistake because it felt like I stepped into quicksand and was sinking fast. I tried to grab something before I went down lower into the sand. I had nothing in my reach, so I just let the sand take me down to my death. Instead of dying I landed in some water with fish swimming quickly around me. I realized what type of fish they were into it was too late and they started to eat my skin. I tried desperately to try to swim to shore but my strength was failing me. When I was close to death, I saw a hand pulling me put of the water which mad me cry out in agony from the pain.*************************************************************************************Poseidon PovWe watched Zen leave the maze in land in the water he started screaming as soon as he hit the water. We left him in them for a couple of minutes and then pulled him out. Letting him think he was safe and free of punishment now.We let Zoe one of Artemis hunters to finish him off. Once he was dead hades made sure he went to Tartarus where he would stay for eternity.Watching all this just made me want to hug my son tightly and never let him go. Once everything was over, I quickly went to my palace and saw that Percy was wake and playing with Hebe in the living room while watching some cartoons. I went to him and hugged him as tightly as I could.“how about we go to the beach for the day,” I asked“can we,” Percy asked excitedlyI smiled and nodded I told him to go get his trunks on while we get some lunch ready for the trip. He quickly ran to his room to change. Which he did in record time. The rest of the family met us there and we spent the day playing in the water and building sandcastles. After everything that happened spending time with family was wonderful.
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Chapter 17: Family timePercy POVI was listening to mom and dad talk about something that I couldn't hear clearly as I was laying in front of the t.v. they had become more protective of me since the incident and I don't really blame them after what happened. Even though I don't know what happened to the one who hurt me but I'm pretty sure he got what was coming to him. I looked up when I realized they had stop talking for a bit I look over " I'm going to my room Dad" I said as I got up from my spot on the floor." Okay Percy we will come get you when the food is done.""Alright" I got up and walk down the hallway to my room. Once I got there, I quietly closed my door and rushed to my bed sitting down on the edge and waited. After a couple of minutes, she appeared in front of my smiling like always."Hey Percy!" She said looking over at me."Hey Sal, how you are doing today?""I'm doing good and you?""I'm doing okay Mom and Dad are very protective of me since the incident happened. they Won't let me go anywhere or do anything without them or another god or goddess is with me.""Well, I don't blame them after what happened they don't want to lose you or have you hurt in any way.""I know Sal I know well anyways what you want to do?""We could color some pictures for your parents?""Sure."I colored pictures into dad called me to eat and when I got to the table where they were sitting, I handed him my pictures that I colored of the whole family. They loved them but were curious about who Sal was and I told them that she was my friend."" OH, alright I'm sure she's a lovely girl and a lovely friend." Dad said smiling I heard mom whisper something quietly to dad as I sat down in my chair to start eating my dinner. Once I was Finished, I went back to my room and watched finding nemo into mom came in and told me that it was time to get ready for bed. Once I was done washing up, I laid down under my blankets and waiting till dad came in and read me a story.Percy nightmare*when my eyes open, I realize I was in a dark room there was no light visible and I didn't understand what was going on. I could hear yelling and screaming of agony it was scary and it wouldn't stop. then I saw him someone I didn't think out ever see again. Gabe, he walked towards me soon I felt pressure on my neck, and everything was going black again. when I open them again, I was alone I was so terrified I screamed for Mom and Dad, but no one came I was alone in the dark cold room and didn't know how to get out or how long I'll be here and to make it worse Gabe was still in the with me....I awoke with a scream, sweat pouring from every inch of my body. I was trying to get control of my breathing it felt like the whole room was going to swallow me whole. my heart felt like it was going to come out of my chest I couldn't control my trembling body. I to scared so when I heard footsteps coming towards my room all I was thinking is that it was him coming to hurt me for waking him up so early in the morning. I closed my eyes just waiting for him to open the door and start to hurt me. instead, dad popped his head in his eye wide and when he looked over to me and he's saw what was going on he told me to take deep breath. He come over to my bed and laid down next to me and brought me into his arms, so my head was laying in his chest. The steady sound of his heartbeat calmed me down enough to where I was able to fall back to sleep in no time.When I woke up dad had his arm around me in a protected way. I let out a sigh of relief dad was beside me the memory from the night was still fresh in my mind. I was scared Gabe was going to get me and that it set something off last night. I sighed looking over I saw that it was nearly time for breakfast and that one of the workers had just opened the door to tell us that it was time for breakfast. I quickly shook dad awake and started to head to the door as he was still waking up.When we arrived downstairs and took our places at the table mom told dad that she wanted to talk about something with dad after breakfast. I headed to the living room to watch tv while mom and dad talk in the kitchen. laying on the living room floor watching cartoons singing along with the song I sit up as SpongeBob came on. I had seen the episode that was on many times, but it still has my full attention at the moment the episode was "The Best Day Ever" I must have been to focus on the tv to hear dad walking over to me and sitting down looking at the TV."Percy?"I jump up turning my head towed my dad "Dad!" I yelled " You scared me !"Dad let out a heartfelt chuckled " Sorry kiddo didn't mean to scare you I was wondering if you wanted to go outside?'I felt a cold sweat wash over me " I do but I'm scared to go back out what if that man comes back?"Dad smiled down at me " Don't worry Percy we added extra security, so this will never happen again. We also assigned a guard to be near you at all times." Dad said looking down " But I understand if you wanted to wait a bit more in till you felt better.""Thanks dad I want to wait a bit more if that's okay?""Of course, Percy why don't you go hang out in your room for a bit?""Alright."I said.I turned off the TV then headed to my room once I entered my room, I looked around for my stuff bear I named Sam to play with. once I found him, I set up him and my other toys to play a quick game of rescue - basically where one of the toys are in a bad situation and someone coming to save them- I place Max -a toy dog- on top of a block tower I made. laughing as I attempted to use my firetruck to get him down with a few mistakes along the way, but we finally managed to get Max down from the tower after a few more rounds I got kind of bored of playing rescue.so, after I put away my toys, I went to grab my coloring book decided to color a picture so my parents can hang it on the fridge. I found a very pretty picture to color them it was a Valentine's Day picture, so I thought it was perfect for them. I could but it was kind of hard to, but I managed to keep in the line somewhat. afterwards I carefully tore out the pages to give it to mom and dad when it was time for lunch I sit up when Sal pop up " Hey Sal!?""Hey Percy!" Sal smile looking down at the picture " Awe did you color this your parents. they are going to love it!" Sal smiles happily looking over at me."Thank Sal!" Sal nods watching me put up the color pencils and coloring book she flinches suddenly and disappear just in time because dad walked in."Hey kiddo what are you up to.""I color you and mom some pictures!" I said excited to show them to him grabbing them from the table running over to dad pulling him into a hug he chuckled Picking me up.while having the picture in the other hand he chuckled as he carried me out of my room and down the hall toward the dining room. I noticed Sal was following behind us a smile on her pale face. I stuck my tongue out as her quickly putting my tongue back in my mouth when a guard fell behind us, we enter the dining room. Mom had already fixed our plates dad sat me down on my chair my plate was already in front of me as we eat mom decided to ask us how are day was going turn out dad had to help someone who got stuck in something he didn't really go into what the guy got stuck in and apparently the thing he got stuck in is impossible to get stuck in but the guy manage to get stuck to dad annoyance mom was too busy laughing at the situation dad got stuck with dad wasn't really happy with that but soon found himself laughing along with her I smile as I join in with the laughter even though I honestly didn't know what was funny about the object the man got stuck in but mom and dad found it funny.after we got done eating, I showed mom and dad the pictures I colors them I was happy they like them dad even put them on the fridge I headed to my room afterword to watch cartoons a show called Scobby Doo was on I enjoyed the show ever much it was a show about a group of kids that solve mysteries along with a talking dog it was funny and had really catchy music in it I really like the theme song."Percy?""Yeah Sal?""What are you doing?""Watching Scobby Doo want to watch it with me Sal?"Sal nodded sitting down next to me soon both of us were memorized by the cartoon " Shaggy so funny isn't he."" Yeah, even if they are coward Shaggy and Scobby seem to always be in the right place at the right time."" Velma really smart as well I'm surprised, she not in collage" Sal said looking over at the nerd of the group " She so good with technology.""She is each one of the members have something special about them Velma really smart, Daphne really good at fashion, Shaggy can out eat anyone, and a really fast runner and Scobby-Doo is a very good tracker and Fred is a very good leader and trap builder even if they don't work out the way he expects them to."After Scobby Doo went off another show came on I watch tv for another hour or two before I decided to turn the tv out and play with my toys again Sal had disappeared again which I had got use to at this point she like doing that popping up then disappearing I grab Max and play a game called fire which is basically firefighters putting out fire or helping people.I always like playing game involving hero or someone helping other I flinch slightly remembering my mom I rub my eye to stop the tears that I know soon will come my mind replayed every single thing that happens that fatefully day I always wonder if there was something I could do to help her besides running I could had ran to the neighbor down the road and told him to call 911 or anything but I ran like a coward and didn't look back only waking up after I collapsed from the people my dad sent to save me I didn't noticed dad walking in into his strong arm wrapped around me " Percy!" He said worried" What wrong you're crying.""Dad I h have a question?""What is it but why are you crying?"" Do you think I could have saved mom from Gabe if I was fast enough to go to the neighbors?" I ask as tears stream down my face.Dad suddenly realize why I was crying he gently pull me over to him " Percy son listen to me what happened that day was not your fault at all It was Gabe and as for your mother I'm honestly not sure even if you got to the neighbors and they called 911 that they could have got to her in time but son remember your mother love you that why she wanted to protect you at any cost from that evil sad excuse of a human being she done what she thought was best even if it meant she would never see you again she would know you would go where she told you to go." Dad pause wiping a tear going down my face." Your mother was an amazing woman who would never let an evil man touch you and as your father I will continue to do the same thing your mother did for you. "" Thanks dad that made me feel a little bit better."" No problem Percy would you like to make your mother her own special garden outside when you want to go back outside again, or we can make a small little garden inside I will ask your mother for some flower for you."" I would like that very much.""Alright I will ask your mother for some flower to make a garden for Sally now please clam down also we are having spaghetti tonight you can have some ice cream after words for dessert alright.""Yay ice cream!"Dad chuckled as he walked out of the room after giving me one last hug before he left, I heard him mumbling something along the line of " What is with kids and frozen stuff?"I felt a hand on my shoulder turning around seeing Sal but before I could say anything, she pulled me into a hug before she disappears again, I heard something that sounded like "If only you knew." Dad has re-entered the room." Your mother gave me some pretty flowers and gave me a pretty place to plant them so please follow me to the room.""Alright dad." I follow him to what appears to be what adult called a Reading Nook that overlook the water there was four huge windows nearby where dad had placed a container full of flowers pots after he set it up, we planted different type of flowers making something called a memorial garden for mom I smile happily looking over" Thanks dad."" You're welcome son and you will have a pretty view of the water here as well a pretty view for a pretty amazing mother as well."" Do you think she can see me?""She probably can and I'm sure she very proud of the amazing young man you are becoming.""Thank you, dad, I'm glad you found me."" I'm glad I found you as well but next time I try to get you please do not play cat and mouse with us especially when you are sick!" Dad said, " I mean we didn't cat you until you pass out."" Who would have thought that grown God and Goddesses would have such a terrible time trying to catch me."Dad couldn't help but laugh " Yes it took them a while to even get you, but I can't blame you for running like you did your mother did a good job of teaching you not to go with strangers!""Well, she wanted to make sure I didn't get my kidnapped but I kind of did when I passed out."" Well now you are with your father and I am happy you are I don't want you to get hurt anymore I love you son."" I love you to dad."" Boys dinner is ready!" Mom called over to as she stood in the door say watching us.