Hearth of the Sea

Chapter 1

The days pass by after they found Thalia unconscious and the campers found themselves returning to their daily activities. Thalia gained her health slowly with the aid of ambrosia and nectar. She and Percy were introduced and the three (Annabeth, Thalia and Percy) became best friends.

It was Tuesday and Percy just finished the rock climbing with a few holes on his shirt when they heard the dragon that guards the fleece roar. Everybody went towards the boundary to check.

"Mom?" Percy asked confused. Sally Jackson was at the boundary, looking at the fleece in awe. The dragon roared at her dangerously.

"I know what you're thinking and I tell you it's not good," Mr. D told him, eying Sally skeptically. "You might anger Zeus. He's the one that placed you in this predicament."

"Dionysus please…" Sally pleaded. The campers flinched at Mr. D's name. "This is the only way I can be with my family. I'll even help with the war against the Titan lord."

"Mom! What's going on? And I don't want you to help with the war. It's too dangerous!" Percy protested.

Sally gave him a small smile and beckoned him to come closer. Percy obeyed. She caressed his cheek and kissed his forehead. "You'll know after Chiron and Dionysus agrees with me, Perce. And I will help in the war if it's the only compromise that I have to make. I've been cursed for so long, and you too, Percy. I want to give you a complete family and I want to tell you everything about our family. I want to help you with your quests. I'm always worried when you went to camp or when you disappear without informing me (Percy blushed) and do some dangerous things."

"But Mom-"

"My decision is final, Percy." Sally cut off, determination evident on her eyes.

Percy sighed. "I don't really understand everything, Mom," Percy said at last. "But if you think your decision is for the best, well… I support you."

"Thanks Perce." Sally gave him a hug. She turned to Mr. D and Chiron. "Please Dionysus, Chiron… I've waited long enough for this day."

"I don't really know, Ms. Jackson." Chiron said after a minute's silence. "I don't want to interfere between you and Zeus."

"Don't look at me," Mr. D said as she turned towards him. "I don't want to extend my stay here."

"If you won't agree with my plan…" Sally gave him a sinister smile. "Then I will force you to… remember you owe me a debt."

Dionysus sighed. "I knew you would chuck this on me. Don't you dare forget to ask him not to punish me or I swear I'm going to turn him into a mentally decapitated dolphin," Mr. D added, pointing at Percy.

"Thanks you, Dionysus." Sally beamed. "I swear to the River Styx that I would ask Zeus not to punish you in exchange for your help."

Thunder rumbled across the sky.

"Chiron," Sally pleaded. "He can't banish you from camp this time. He knows you're the only one that's fit to teach the demigods."

"Well what can I do? Since I Camp Director approved, I guess I can't stand against him." Chiron smiled knowingly.

"Hmph!" Mr. D snorted.

"Thank you my old friend!" Sally wasted no time. She took the Golden Fleece, much to the displeasure of the dragon (who's ears were fuming with smoke), and wrapped it around her body. She closed her eyes, feeling the fleece's magic working on her.

A soft tune was heard from the sea. Everybody looked towards the beach and saw that naiads were singing and dolphins were making spectacular dives and stunts. A soft breeze surrounded the camp. It grew stronger as minutes pass by. Thunder and lightning ("It's not my fault! She forced me to agree!" Mr. D shouted) were rampant all over the sky, showing the sky god's current mood. Strong, big waves were hitting the shore with such intensity and the ground shook.

"Mom!" Percy shouted as he was thrown away from his mom. He was about to take the fleece away from his mom when a very bright light came from her.

"Everybody cover your eyes!" Annabeth shouted as she covered her eyes with her hands. Everybody did the same.

Suddenly everything stopped. The light faded. The sky, the wind and the sea were all calm. The sea inhabited and not a single noise was heard.

"Mom?" Percy asked as he looked at her. Everybody stared at the woman that stood in front of them. She stands six feet tall with long, flowing black hair ornamented with glistening pearls and horns, golden brown skin, long lashes and brilliant green eyes. She wears a long green gown with corals designed on the hem of her flowing dress. She looked at Percy and smiled. "Yes, Percy?"

"Y-Y-You! You're…" Annabeth stammered while pointing at Sally, unable to finish her sentence. She was watching the scene intently and was shocked, to say the least, by what she found out. She looked at Percy. "Then…"

"You're really Athena's daughter, Annabeth." She regarded her kindly.

Suddenly Chiron kneeled, surprising everyone and said in a loud voice, "Hail Amphitrite! Goddess of the Golden Spindle, Mother of Sea Creatures, the Queen of the Sea!"

this is my first lercy fic. what do you think? should i update this? thanks for reading.