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Chapter 2

Lord Poseidon and Lady Hestia flashed into existence on the top of a mountain at Quebec, Canada. The grass was pale and stiffened with frost, the last few browned leaves were clinging to the otherwise bare branches of oak trees. Icicles hung from roof eaves, and black ice layered the concrete path, slippery and treacherous, while the roof tops glitter and sparkle with frost in the chilled air. The milky moon was an ornament hung in the midnight sky as the small and delicate snowflakes danced in the air, swaying their hips alongside the icy breeze.

The 2 gods trudged on the snow, leaving deep footprints as they made their slow freezing way to the isolated side of the mountain where Lady Khione, goddess of snow's palace was situated, hidden from all the mortals.

As they neared the magnificent yet breath-taking building, they stopped to admire its appearance. The walls were a translucent icy layer, stairs were made of stainless steel for railings and sturdy unbreakable glass for the steps. Diamonds made of ice winked cheerily under the beaming rays of the sun as they dangled and chimed from the ceiling.

Hestia and Poseidon ambled down the long and seemingly endless hallway, stepping cautiously with each step on the plush red carpet. As they walked in tensed silence, Percy finally stirred in Poseidon's arms.

He blinked open his bleary eyes as he was welcomed to a blurry world. Once his view came clear and he noticed a stranger carrying him while watching him with concerned eyes that seemed identical to his.

"Ah, who are y…you!?" Percy half exclaimed and half stuttered nervously, squirming in discomfort in the stranger's arms, wanting to get away.

"We mean you no harm, young one. Calm down, you need to rest, you faced terrible things in the past 5 months." Another lady next to the stranger soothed Percy, placing a comforting hand on his shoulder. Her eyes were like flaming embers, but instead of emitting harm, it showed warmth and willingness to accept him. He felt as if his worries dissipated at her tender touch.

"Who is this man then? What are your names? Did you save me?" Percy asked perplexedly, still not convinced whether to trust these people or not.

"I am Hestia. I am a goddess, goddess of the hearth to be exact. Yes, we did save you." Hestia reassured Percy, only answering 2 of the questions, like she was avoiding the topic of the man.

Percy looked in suspicion at the man and cocked his head. "Who is he then?"

Hestia sighed heavily like she knew she could not hide Percy from the truth any longer, before replying, "This is your father –"

"What!? You were the one who made me and mom live alone in misery, and then get her killed!? You were the cause of her death! I am not your son!" Percy yelled angrily, interrupting Hestia, tears running down his cheeks at the thought of his mother, his poor mother that was left alone after his father abandoned her. He yanked and clawed at the arms circled around him, trying to fight his way out.

"Please, Percy. I never abandoned you. My brother, Zeus, made me stay on Olympus. I was not to visit you and dear Sally. I tried my best to beg, Perce, but he threatened me with her death. I am so sorry." Poseidon insisted, drowning in guilt and self-disappointment. He really believed he should have done more, and that it was really his fault.

Percy relaxed, but scrutinized Poseidon's every expression with obvious suspicion. Percy saw the regret and sadness written in his dad's features. He believed him. "Fine, I believe you. I know you cared for her. So you are a god, right? Percy finally said, accepting the truth.

Hestia and Poseidon sighed in relief, one problem down.

"Thank you. I will make up to you. I am the god of seas and oceans. Firstly, you need a new home." Poseidon replied gratefully, hugging his son tightly.

"Cool! You are Poseidon! Do I get awesome water powers? Can I control water? "Can I make hurricanes? How about tornadoes? Even earthquakes? Do I get to live with you underwater?" Percy fired off the questions eagerly, fascinated at the possibility of having powers.

"Glad you agree that being a god of oceans and seas is cool. You will find out the extent of your powers soon. About your home, you cannot live with me, I am in war, you would be put in danger. I do not want that." Poseidon replied, chuckling at his son's eagerness good-naturedly. Hestia shook her head exasperatedly at the child's antics.

"So, where will I live then? With who?" Percy asked, scratching his head.

"You will be with Lady Khione, goddess of snow," Poseidon answered, "this is her home."

Percy craned his neck and looked around for the first time.

Suddenly the giant doors made of chunks of ice was slammed open by an invisible force of wind, and a woman with long lush black hair and striking sapphire blue eyes approached them. She held herself regally and was wrapped in a long navy blue coat that reached all the way down to her knees. She was Lady Khione.

"What is all this commotion? Did I hear something about me?" Lady Khione asked with a dangerous edge to her voice, her cold eyes boring into the trio.

"Khione." Poseidon breathed, gazing at his love before. She was still as beautiful as before.

"Poseidon. What brings you here to my palace?" Khione inquired to him, her expression softening a bit.

"Well, remember your debt? I saved our son, Eumolpus. I have decided how you can repay it." Poseidon said, gesturing to Percy who stared at the woman in front of him with wide eyes.

"You want me to take care of that child? You run around, making love just because you cannot keep it in your pants, and now you want me to babysit your child of another?" Khione barely controlled her boiling anger as she filled her words with menace and disbelief.

Poseidon hunched his shoulders in defeat and then he looked back up with imploring eyes. "Please, Khione. Can you please help me take care of him? His mom died, he cannot live with me because of Oceanus' attacks and Zeus wants to kill him. You are his last hope." Poseidon begged desperately.

Khione's eyes flashed in understanding when Zeus was mentioned. She knew how that arrogant king was paranoid of how other people's powers can overtake his. "Fine, but what do I get in this? You know I am not on your side with Olympus. Why me?" she asked still not sure.

"Lady Khione, he trusts you. I know you plan to go against Olympus because you did not like the mortals that we ensure safety to. Percy here is a mortal, but you can let him know your point of view, and maybe he can even change other people's opinion as well. Anyways, you still owe Poseidon a favor. He saved your son after all." Hestia reasoned, offering a suggestion.

Khione pondered on the chances for a while before she came to a decision. "I shall take him in, but if he disappoints me, I will not carry on. Let me see him please." Khione decided.

Poseidon nodded gratefully, "Thanks Khione. He means everything to me. He might be part of the prophecy." He lowered Percy to the ground, and gave a gentle nudge to Percy, urging him to walk over.

Khione stared sadly at the boy, she knew the pressure and stress that was soon going to be on his shoulders when saving the world. She felt pity to the boy.

Percy walked unsteadily towards Khione, cautiously nearing the goddess in front of him, eyes dancing with curiosity. Khione took his tiny hands and rubbed them gently, looking at the boy's beautiful eyes that were so alike to his father's.

Poseidon and Hestia saw Khione looking at Percy lovingly and knew she fell for the charm of cute little Percy. "Alright, I will train him, but first I want to adopt him." Khione stated.

"I, Khione, Goddess of Snow, hereby adopt Percy as my son and allow access of my domains to Percy." She declared.

Percy was enveloped in a light blue glow, and when it faded away, even though his skin was still as tanned, his eyes had pale blue flecks in them, similar to his mother's.

"What can I do? Let's see…" Percy murmured absentmindedly, still new to his extra powers as he opened his fist, and silvery burst of snow shot out.

Khione smiled in satisfaction at the now slightly similar eyes he had to her. She gazed at her new son, she will make sure she will be a good mother.

"I will make sure to come and visit at times. I am sure he will grow to be an amazing man and I want to pass him my healing powers as I believe he will make great use of them in the coming future." Hestia commented as she observed the six-year old boy grow familiar with his powers.

"That means I can see you more, Lady Hestia. And thank you!"

"Just Hestia is fine." Hestia reminded Percy warmly.

"Son, I am afraid I cannot come see you as much. But hopefully, I can manage to sneak a few visits. To ensure your safety, I will pass on this gift to you. Keep it by your side wherever you are." Poseidon knelt down so that he could look Percy into his eyes and with a wave of his hand, identical bracelets materialized on his wrist.

"Bracelets?"

Poseidon winked, "You will have to find out what they are by yourself. I wish you luck, my boy."

With a smile and a sad wave of goodbye, Hestia and Poseidon teleported back to Olympus leaving Khione and Percy at the castle. Percy's home now.