hey, so this is just an idea i got.. not sure how this might turn out but let's hope for the best ;P and so basically in this story, we have the districts, but no hunger games.. so, there's still a pres and stuff, it's a bit outrageous in the capitol but no hunger games. but i have a bigger plot soon.. hehe so brace yourselves

The luxury boat stopped at the docks of District Four. All around, onlookers were gaping at it in wonder. Of course, since only important people from the Capitol would own such a fancy and luxurious item. Indeed, the owner of the boat was no other than one of the president's most important council members. Poseidon. He stepped onto the planks with his head held high. It came naturally for the bystanders to make way, as he strode towards a waiting car and it sped to his destination. Then, as if a spell was lifted, everyone went back to what they were doing.

-Line Break-

Sally walked out of the beach bungalow, looking at the horizon. Sixteen years, she thought. Sixteen years ago, her baby Perseus Jackson was born. Sixteen years ago, she had moved to this house, where they had met. And sixteen years ago, the father of her son left to the Capitol. And never came back... She sighed. She had almost stopped hoping. But she couldn't. She couldn't, because of Percy. Because of Percy, she ~had~ to keep hoping that he would return. Although it seemed that the hope had died.

-flashback: sixteen years ago-

Sally and Poseidon were standing outside of their home.

"Sally, please! My brother needs me. Our country needs me! Please!"

"No! No, I don't care how tough life would be for my boy here, but it am not raising him in the Capitol!"

"Sally..—"

"No! Not where they have people with dyed skin, not where they purposely take potions to throw up, not-not- just no!"

Poseidon didn't know what to say next.

Sally sighed.

"Look, honey. I have absolutely nothing against you going. I understand. I just... Don't want our child to be raised there. That, is a definite no." Her eyes flickered, "Go. I want you to go. I'll stay here. I'll raise Percy here."

"But— we can't do this! How will I watch Percy grow up?"

"...Poseidon. I—we—can make this work. You'll be part of the government. They'll let you do anything."

"I—just—just keep him safe. Do that for me."

"Of course."

"I love you."

"I love you too."

-flashback ends-

Sally blinked away the memories. Sixteen years, she thought, and he still hasn't come. Sometimes she wished she never encouraged him to leave. If he hadn't left, Percy would know his dad. Percy, who's sixteenth birthday was today. Percy, who's been fatherless for sixteen years. /

/ "Stop the car." It was a very dull request. Immediately, the driver pulled up and stopped right in front of a cozy beach bungalow. Stepping out of the car, Poseidon gazed at the house. It hasn't changed a bit, he smiled at the memories. Oh, how he couldn't wait to see his boy. And Sally! Beautiful Sally, who was so stubborn about her child, who refused to raise him in the Capitol. He couldn't wait to see her. A family reunion. Perfect. /

/ Sally and Percy were in the kitchen. Eating cookies. Blue, of course. Sally opened her mouth to speak just as there was a knock on the door. "I'll get it!" Percy grinned, heading to the door. Sally waited as Percy greeted the knocker. She couldn't quite hear what they were saying, wondering who it would be. Curiously, she stood and went to check. Just as she passed the corner, she bumped into Percy. "Uh, mom? This guy wants to see you. He's dressed very.. uh, formally, kinda Capitol-like..." Percy told her quietly. But she wasn't listening or looking at him. She was staring into the eyes of the guest. A sea green. Just like Percy's. Mesmerized, she kept staring, as the man broke into a smile. Her hands flew to her opened mouth. It couldn't be. "...Mom...?" Percy was definitely confused. Snapping to reality, Sally couldn't take it. "Who are you?!" she demanded, although she was pretty much 100% sure who it was.. /

/ Poseidon stared back into Sally's eyes. Her face. He missed her so badly... ...Breaking out of it, he mustered a casual smile, "Who else has eyes like mine?" She sobbed, throwing her arms around him. He hugged her back fiercely, until Sally beckoned towards the boy. His boy. Grabbing his arm, Sally pulled Percy into their hug. A family hug. Although Percy was completely bewildered, he had a nagging feeling he knew who this man was. After all, his eyes. /

-Line Break: A few hours after, same day-

Percy stared out of the boat. It was his sixteenth birthday.. And most confusing one. Apparently, his long-lost dad, had finally visited him and his mother.. And he was from the Capitol! The CAPITOL! Poseidon, his father, was part of the government of Panem! He was an important part of the Council, aiding his brother Jupiter, who was no less than the president of Panem! And now, he and his mother were moving to the Capitol! To the newly-bought mansion his father purchased.. for his sixteenth birthday. Percy didn't even know how you could do that, just move districts... but apparently you could, if you had a relative who worked for the government.. "There will be lots of boys and girls your age," his mother had told him, "you'll get to meet the children of the other council members! Including the president himself!" Percy was actually excited. He didn't exactly love the Capitol, but he was excited of getting to know his father better. Meeting new people.. He didn't exactly have any friends in District Four. He could have a fresh start in the Capitol.. Even if it involved surgically altered people being in it.

Haha there's the prologue, idk. I'm not sure how this will turn out but I've had a bunch of ideas.. and my other story is kinda paused.. gods, I haven't updated it in a looong time. and the characters may be a bit OC.. everybody does that though. #swerve