Triton's ego was fed and now we're back with the second chapter. I don't think we own Percy Jackson. My hellhound had a dream about him owning it once. But I don't think what counts. On with the show!

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Chapter Two

Bribing Brothers, Manipulating Water

Annabeth blinked at Percy, "He wants you to do what?"

Percy cleared his throat and did a not-so-perfect imitation of his brother's voice, "Become less garbage, give me fame."

Grover blinked at Percy, "but, there's gifts that Lord Poseidon gives his children? And - and your one of them?"

"Maybe, G-man," Percy said. "He gave it to 'very few' according to Triton. I might not even have the gift. That doesn't matter to him. As long as it saves his reputation."

"What are these gifts exactly?" Annabeth asked "I've only heard of blessings, never gifts of power."

"Uh, he said something about mist travelling? Sirens speaking? I don't know," Percy shook his head.

"Sirens speaking?" Grover tilted his head in confusion.

"Ya think their discussing the latest feather conditioners?" Percy asked with a grin. But that only gave him the disturbing image of Sirens singing a joyful tune about feather conditioners, and that wasn't something you wanted to see. Curse the ADHD!

Annabeth bumped Percy's shoulder, "Seaweed Brain."

"And what about about mist travelling?" Grover asked "I'm no water expert, but I'm pretty sure mist travels on it's own pace."

Percy sighed, "Triton is confusion overload, Grover. Half of the time we speak, he's spewing Latin and Portuguese phrases. And if not that, he's whispering Greek profanities. I've never understood him."

"Couldn't you say no?" Annabeth asked "I mean, gods are pretty aggressive."

Percy groaned, "Not with him. To be honest, he didn't give me time to agree. He just said he'd get me in the morning and disappeared. He's impossible."

"Well, it isn't that bad," Grover said "You get to learn cool powers right?"

"With the most obnoxious imprecation in the universe," Percy grumbled "But yeah, G-man. I'll get to learn cool powers."

Grover's face broke into a timid smile, "Awesome."

"So, these lessons with Triton? They start tomorrow?" Annabeth asked.

Percy nodded, "I know, I know. I have Master Fencing classes with Chiron. But Triton doesn't care. I'm gonna have to cancel most plans I have because Triton's reputation is bruised."

"Can't he give you time for yourself?" Annabeth asked.

Percy said, "I hope it was that easy, Wise Girl."

"He can't just force you into doing something for him," Annabeth said.

"He's a god, Annabeth," Percy said. "They tend to do these things."

"Right," Annabeth said "I hope it could just be a little easier."

We all do, Percy thought. The conch horn blew and all the other campers rose from their tables. Grover wished Percy 'good luck' and 'goodnight' then trotted off. Annabeth kissed Percy goodnight and left for cabin six. Percy returned to the comfort of his own cabin. As he laid in bed he thought of the next day.

He'll be spending time with his older brother doing gods knows what. He just hoped Triton wouldn't kill him. That would really suck.

Percy was used to waking up to the conch horn, or the heat of Apollo's sun chariot leaking through the window. He'd hear the shouts of training demigods outside his door and the soft lapping of waves. But that plan was officially squashed, as a cold impact locked on his skin in the chill of the morning. Usually, water didn't affect him, but when the King of the Sea is involved, that method is tweaked.

"D-d-dude!" Percy screamed as he shot up in bed, his hands shaking. As soon as the water was out of his eyes, he saw the disappointed pout on his brother's face. This time he wore a more mortal outfit. A neat pare of jeans and a 'King of the Seven Seas' t-shirt. An old Greek pot was clutched in his hands. "What're you doing h-here? It's th-three o'clock in the morning!"

"Lessons," Triton said with an eye roll "Perhaps you remember?"

"This early?" Percy asked.

"Oh, I didn't realize you needed your beauty rest," Triton said mockingly. "Get up and dress. I'll expect you out your cabin in 10 minutes!" He pulled the blankets off of Percy and walked out of cabin 3.

Talk about a wake up call. Percy got up as quick as possible, because Triton might burst in after five minutes. He dried off his hair as best as he could and threw on some clothes for the day. He exited the cabin and Triton glowered back at him.

He was busy studying his trident, "A bit quicker?"

"I only took about eight minutes," Percy said back in defense.

"Of course," Triton grumbled "Follow me."

Triton walked away in a quick pace. Before Percy knew it, Triton was nearly out of eye shot. "Hey wait!" Percy cried as he ran after him. The two brothers walked off towards the Fireworks beach, Percy nearly walking into any tree in his path. The only light was that of the ocean and the glint of his brother's trident. The wind whistled in Percy's ears, the cold biting his skin like razor blades. "Slow-slow dow-down!"

Triton didn't even look back as he walked towards the borderline of camp. Percy looked back at the ocean and saw waves racing each other. The surroundings gave him the strange calm and power, until he knocked right into something large. Percy fell to the ground and his head banged against the surf. Oh, thank you Achilles' Curse!

"Oh, get up, Perseus," Triton said in irritation.

Percy blinked, "It's too dark."

Triton groaned, "Get. Up."

Percy pushed himself up, glaring at Triton. He couldn't wait for the end of the lesson already.

Triton spun around and faced the ocean. "Onto your lesson. The Achilles Mark and Anaklusmos stories killed, but then they started talking about how easy Achilles' Mark can vanish these days, and how Anaklusmos' blade would bend in a matter of time. They're just jealous." He turned around and said, "Water Manipulation."

And let the horrors begin!

"I've worked with water a million times before," Percy said "So, I can get out of this one."

Triton glared at him, "No. This is stronger; harder. Not a flick of the wrist and you got a pretty little fountain. This is difficult."

"I'm starting to think you're making this up," Percy observed. Triton glared at him. "Continue."

He turned to the water and held up his hand. The water stormed more wildly, large waves crashed against the boulders.

"Sea storms… difficult to deal with. But still perfect for a first lesson," Triton nodded towards Camp trees were on breaking point of the strength of the waves.

"What?" Percy asked, not believing what his brother was implying.

Triton smirked, "You said you've done this before? Do it."

"No. That's a terrible idea. And that's coming from me!" Percy said. He was frightened that Triton will allow the storm over camp.

"You're strong," Triton sighed "Use the Achilles' Mark to help you. Fight the storm like you're fighting an enemy. Go out there," he pointed to a boulder up ahead. "And fight the storm."

"I -" The boulder he was pointing at was full of moss that was turning slippier at the minute. Water sloshed against the rock with enough power to knock anything off of it. Not to mention, it was small and breaking to pieces. If Percy tried to stand on that thing and play Moses, he was in for a world of pain. No, he wasn't gonna die yet. He turned to his brother, glaring, "I can't do that! Are you crazy?"

"Perseus! Listen to the storm and calm it down," Triton screamed over the storm "You can't refuse my reputation, can you?"

"Yes, yes I can!" Percy called back "But how do you fight a sea storm?"

"Ugh! You're insufferable. Just get out there and stop it," Triton shouted "I deliver baby whale sharks. If I can do that, you can go calm. The fucking. Storm!"

Percy wanted to protest but there was no way he was sticking around listening to Triton moaning about being the King of the Sea while Camp Half Blood was at risk. He fought through the wind and pushed himself into the water. What got the wind gods so fed up anyway!? He commanded the rushing water to carry him to the boulder. The wind was cutting his skin, making it burn like frozen fire. Why couldn't the Achilles Curse turn him into a human thermostat? He'd love to feel a little warmer at this moment before he strangled Triton.

The wave lowered him onto the boulder and he heard the soft crackling of his weight on the surface. He stared back and saw Triton leaning on his trident, staring expectantly. Percy glared and stared back at the raging ocean. He held out his hand and concentrated on the waves. He tried to calm them. Thinking of the lapping of waves he often hears in his cabin. The calm that overtook you when you heard their distinctive roar. A strong impact tugged in his gut and Percy immediately stopped. It wasn't painful, he was just not particularly used to it.

"Okay, try again, Percy," Percy whispered. He concentrated again and tried to calm the waves. The strong impact tugged in his gut again and Percy tried to ignore it. The waves started to roar harder in his ears and the next thing he knew, he felt exhausted. He lowered his hand and thought, Okay, that's enough.

"Oh come on!" Triton called from the shore. Percy looked back. "Don't be a wuss, Perseus!"

Percy groaned and controlled the water to carry him back. "I'm sorry I'm not the perfect brother."

Triton rolled his eyes, "You give up to easily."

Percy dropped to shore and said, "I can't take this cold anymore. The Achilles Curse doesn't exactly give me superheat! Only super strength! And I tried my best, it's just… exhausting."

"You mortals," Triton muttered.

"Oh gods," Percy whispered and retreated to camp.

"Where do you think your going?"

"Away from you before you make a speech about mortals," Percy explained "You always do that."

Triton kicked the sand. Like a whiny toddler. "You suck, y'know! I'll be back."

Percy waved a hand over his shoulder and ignored his brother's angry protests. Eventually, he was back at the block of cabins. He snuck past the harpies into cabin three and laid down on his bed. If he didn't get any sleep anytime soon, he was going to cry. He just hoped Triton wouldn't come back.

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