I couldn't help but update..! the chap is kinda short but just bare with it.. I'll have another one up soon. :)
-A day after, when everyone is settled-
Percy woke up. Nothing seemed in place. Where was the salty scent of the sea? The sound of waves crashing onto the shore? The squawking of seagulls flying in the harbor? Realizing that he was in the Capitol and not District Four anymore, Percy sighed. He didn't miss anyone in particular there, but he certainly did miss the district itself. His birthday was just yesterday, making him sixteen. It just didn't feel right, not being by water. Surely his mom felt like that too. Speaking of, where was she? The house his father moved them into was enormous. There were about fifty—or more— rooms in this mansion, easy enough for someone to get lost in. It would certainly be difficult to adjust to this place.
A knock came from the door. "Come in," Percy grumbled, not knowing what to say. Poseidon—his dad— stepped in, giving him a fatherly smile. His mother, Sally, was right behind him. "Come on, Percy! Remember? You're visiting some important people today," Sally reminded him. Oops. Percy totally forgot. Today he was going with his father to meet some people. Hopefully they were normal. He shuddered, thinking about the crazy attire he saw the Capitol citizens wear yesterday. "Er.. Just hold on a sec, I need to get dressed," Percy threw on some clothes quickly, not bothering to pay much attention to them. Then, remembering he would meet some important people, he hastily smoothened his shirt and hair.
Going down the stairs, Percy couldn't help but stare around the mansion. The walls were a beautiful sea blue, matching the beige woolen carpets on the hardwood floor. The decor consisted of vases filled with blooming flowers, glass bowls containing pearls and sea gems, and many still life paintings of ocean life. Dad must love the sea as well, Percy thought to himself. By the time he finally found his way to the kitchen, Percy was completely awestruck. Maybe the Capitol won't be that bad, he decided.
-Line Break: a few hours later-
Percy trailed after his dad in the building where the president and his governors worked. A lady with green tinted skin covered with floral designs and green hair covered with vines passed by. "Good morning Poseidon," she greeted, stopping in front of his father, looking at Percy curiously. "To you too. Demeter," Poseidon greeted back, "this is my son Percy. Percy, this is my coworker Demeter, er, Mrs. Gardner to you," he introduced. Percy couldn't help but stare at the woman's green skin and hair. He gave her a slight smile which she returned, only making him notice her Rose-thorn shaped teeth. /
/ Percy and Poseidon were off walking again. This time, another woman, with curly brown hair and intense—like, very, very, very intense!—stormy grey eyes walked past them, clicking her loud and sharp heels. "Minerva," Poseidon said rather sourly, giving her a curt nod. The woman stopped the racket with her heels and smiled superiorly at the two. "Hello Poseidon. I take this is your son?" Percy grimaced. Her voice was so matter-of-fact. The way she talked made her sound like she was the queen of the world. He disliked her instantly. "Yes." Poseidon's reply was quite brief. Minerva smiled superiorly again, but Percy walked off with Poseidon following before she could say another word. "That was Minerva, well Miss Chase. My obvious rival," Percy's father frowned, before continuing, "just because she's second-to-command after President Jupiter, she thinks she's best at everything, which she isn't. She's always so serious and superior and man, it makes me wanna gag." Percy chuckled, not knowing what to say, although he definitely agreed with his father. /
-Line Break: another few hours after-
Percy's legs were killing him. All day, he had tagged after his father meeting people. The most awkward one was probably with Dionysus or "Mr. D", the purple-skinned, plump old man who had insisted on calling him Peter Johnson, despite the numerous times both Percy and Poseidon had tried to correct him. And then there was the visit with Diana— who absolutely despised male beings— Percy was smart enough not to get on her bad side. The list went on, including the president himself and his wife, and Percy found himself having plans on meeting his apparent cousins and their friends. At least he won't feel ashamed once his mother asks him about finding new friends..
okay, so this might've been a bit repetitive.. and my apologies if it is. I dare you to guess who Grover's parents will be...*insert sly grin here* till text update!