AN: Hey, Sword of Solomon here. This chapter will not be long and it not to important. It mostly about Percy meeting Poseidon and learning more stuff about the mythological world. Please read the author's note after the chapter which will contain several info about what the next chapter going to be.

Meeting The Father

Percy had been on an emotional rollercoaster ride so far. He had been happy, sad, scared, and angry for the past few hours. Happy because of the time he got to spend with his mom. Sad because his mom was dead. Scared because of the loss of his mom. Angry at Gabe for killing his and at his father for not protecting them.

At least, he was angry at his father until he read his mom's journal, which was conveniently inside the backpack he was carrying.

--Flashback--

Percy open the chest to see several books inside. He groaned as the letters began shifting due to his dyslexia. Add the fact that the books were written in another language which he was sure not English, and he was sure he wouldn't be able to read them at all. To his surprise, he was able to read the title of the book easily. One of them was 'A Guide to Greek Mythology' and several other books that related to the subject. It was a small book that attract his attention the most though. It was a journal. Its cover was made out of some kind of hardwood. It was short, probably about 60 to 100 pages, but the title was the thing that shocked the young Jackson the most. The title was 'Journal of Percy Jackson'. His hands tremble as he open the book. Inside was a message from his mother.

''Percy, if you reading this that means I've already died. I hoped I could be with you longer but it seems that the Fates did not grant my wish.

Percy, your father is Poseidon, Greek god of the Sea. The mythology is real and the Greek gods do exist. You will learn more about mythology from the book inside the chest.

Before you get angry at your father for not doing anything, you should know that the gods were restrained by rules called the "Ancient Laws".

It is not allowed for gods to talk to their children. If the gods visited their children, the chances are that monsters will sense the demigod and will kill them and their family.

Gods were also not allowed to help their children directly against monsters. That doesn't mean that they can't help indirectly though. They can give weapons and offer advice but they cannot interfere.

Percy, 60 years ago the Big Three made an oath under the name of the River Styx. The Big Three are Zeus, the king of the gods and god of the sky, your father, Poseidon, god of the sea, and Hades, god of the Underworld. They swore by River Styx that they would not have children. Your father broke the oath and you are the result.

Percy if you thinking you were a mistake, don't think of it like that. Your father and I love you so much. Your father even gave you a small pegasus figurine when you were 2 years old. He never visit you because he love you. If he tried to visit you, the chance your uncles finding you is high and they would kill you.

He tried everything to protect you from monsters and your uncle. So did I. The reason I married Gabe was that his stench was so powerful and could cover your smell. Demigods had some distinct smell that makes it easier for monsters to sense you. Your smell Percy, was more powerful than any demigod ever to live, even greater than some of the other children of the Big Three.

Percy, there is a backpack inside the closet. Put all the books inside the chest in the backpack and head to the kitchen. I have saved some food for you inside a pack. After that get away from there! Police might question you and monsters will find you so try to get away from the apartment. Gabe's scent will cover you for some time.

Percy, this was my last message. Talk to your father. He will explain things better than these books can."Try to find the nearest location to the sea. The New York Harbour is a good place to send message to your father. Put your hand into the water and think about meeting your father. He will show up.

The rest of details shall be explain by your father. Percy, be safe.

Love, Sally Jackson."

The young Jackson knelt and cried before he steady himself. There would be time to grieve later. With that in mind, he went to the closet and got the backpack before going to the kitchen and grabbing some food. He reluctantly searched both his mother and Gabe for money in case he need to buy anything.

With all the stuff he need to survive in the backpack, he quickly went outside then faced the harbor and began to walk.

-- Flashback ended--

Percy had been walking for nearly an hour. Though the distance between the harbour and the apartment was not too far, he often had to hide in alleys to avoid people's attention. That meant he could not take a cab; to avoid being questioned by the driver about why a 5 year old boy was heading toward the harbour in the middle of the night alone.

After hours of walking through the alleys and avoiding thugs, he finally arrive at the harbour. He moved stealthily, hiding behind boats and crates.

As quietly as possible, he walked down the stairs to the end of the dock, before stretching his arm into the water. Fortunately for him, the dock was low enough that he could touch the water without accidentally falling in.

The moment he touched the water he felt a lot better. It was like the water was trying to heal him. He shivered. He wondered that if he got that feeling just from touching water, what if he took a dive?

He focused back to what was at hand. He willed the water to send a message. Asking for his father to come. He was so focused that he did not even realise he was talking out loud.

" Please daddy. Please come and help me."

Few seconds after his 'prayer' to his father, he felt a powerful presence in front of him. He felt pressure on him but also sense of comfort and warmth. He feel the power the being held but at the same time kindness exuded from him. The man look at him with eyes that both held the wrath of a raging storm and the calm of the sea. His smile was kind and at the same time told that he had some mischief in him.

"Daddy."

The man, Poseidon, looked at Percy with all the care and love in the world. "Percy, I know you are angry at me ... " he never finished his sentence as the 5 years old leaped on him like a grasshopper and hugging him like if he let go, Poseidon wouldl be gone forever.

Poseidon was shocked. He thought his son would hate him for leaving but apparently he had been wrong. He shook the thought as the hugging got intensified. He return the gesture, Ancient Law be damned. He would interact with his son as much as he wanted.

Percy looked at his father with tears in his eyes before sniffling. "Daddy. Mommy was killed by Smelly Gabe." he sobbed before he cried louder into his father's shirt.

Poseidon was rubbing his son's back when he heard that Sally was killed. He was enrage. No, he was beyond enraged. He felt his form flicker before he calmed himself. His son needed him as a father figure. No matter how little time he had to spend with his son, he was going to take it. It was better than nothing. He looked at his son and smiled, his heart softened as he stroked the boy's hair, comforting him. A good thing to, as Hawaii nearly got hit by a tsunami and a storm.

The little Jackson continued to cry. After his mother's death, he was afraid he would have to put up with Gabe. The ma .. no .. his father's presence helped to calm him down. He sniffed before staring at his father with teary eyes. Sea green orbs looked at sea green orbs. Noticing his father looking at him made Percy said the first thing that came to his mind.

"You smelled like the ocean." he said bluntly. Poseidon could not help but chuckle at his son's blunt statement. He looked at his son before replaying. "I'm the god of sea. It came with the job." His smirk never left his face.

Percy nodded at his father answer before hugging the god again. "Its okay." he said. "I like the ocean. It's nice." Poseidon smiled warmly before adjusting his hold on his son.

"Percy." Poseidon said. "I'm going to take you for a little dive. Don't need to worry. You can breath underwater." The demigod just nodded. Poseidon willed the water to bring them to the deepest part of the bay. Percy was awed. His father was really powerful in the little 5 year old's eyes.

Poseidon ruffled his son's hair as they continued their descend. After reaching the bottom of the bay, he created a simple coral throne before sitting on it. He took a huge breath. He had to ask what happened to Sally. He wanted ... no he need to know who killed her and caused his boy to lose his mother. He knew he was stepping on dangerous territory but he need the answer. Not to mention the fact that he felt a powerful force at Sally's apartment, or the earthquake.

"Percy, I do not want to ask, but what happen to your mother?" Poseidon asked gently. Percy looked at his father with a pained looked, stabbing Poseidon's heart few times, before bursting into tears. He told Poseidon about all the things Gabe did, from the abuse to killing Sally. As Poseidon heard everything, he felt hatred he never though he could achieve. He vowed that he would torture the mortal before healing him and torturing him again. He need to know where this mortal monster is.

"Percy, where is this 'Gabe'?" Poseidon asked.

"I killed him." was the reply he got. He knew one day his son had to kill but he had thought that his son would never stained his hands with mortal's blood especially not at such a young age.

"Percy, what happen?" Poseidon inquired. "I saw Gabe stabbing mom and I got angry and cause the floor to shake and wind to push Gabe to the wall. Then water started to came out of the wall and a pipe hit Gabe. I put Gabe in a water ball and stabbed him. After that I kicked his nuts? And I made the water look like Gabe killed himself." Percy said while sniffling.

Poseidon nodded but his mind was chaotic like a storm. His son caused the earthquake? His 5 year old son, who only had just learned about the secret world of gods and monsters was able to cause that much destruction.

But to be able to create an earthquake and a storm at such a young age, Poseidon thought such thing was impossible (THIS SENTENCE SOUNDS REALLY BAD. ANYTIME WHEN SOMETHING IS THOUGHT TO BE IMPOSSIBLE IT SOUNDS CLICHE) Poseidon knew he needed to protect his son because if Zeus ever learned about Percy's existence, he would blast him with his thunderbolt under the pretext that Poseidon broke the oath and that Percy is a threat to Olympus, which Poseidon could not allow to happen.

Slowly he formed a plan to ensure his son's survival. For Percy to stand a chance in a world full of danger, he needed to learn how to see through stronger Mist illusion and learned how to hide his scent. For this to happen he needed to be under another god's protection, a minor god to be exact. They are not in the council so their absence would not be missed. Most importantly of all, Zeus did not cared what they do as long as they didn't betray him.

As Poseidon thought of several possible candidates, Percy, still sitting on his father's lap, looked at his father's face curiously. His father was making a really funny face in his opinion, which he decided to voice.

"Daddy, why are you making that funny face?" his son's voice halted Poseidon's thoughts. His expression changed from his thinking face (or as Percy dubbed it, his funny face.) to a happy one. "Oh. Sorry what are you saying? My mind was somewhere else at the moment." Poseidon replied sheepishly.

Percy glared angrily at his father, at least it would be an angry face if not for the fact that his 5 year old self looked absolutely adorable with that look. Poseidon tried not to cooing at his son's failed attempt to look angry. (Keyword: tried). He pinched his son's cheek, causing Percy glare to turned into a pout, upset his attempt to look intimidating failed so horribly. His baby seal pout slowly turned into laughter as his father made his funny face again.

Poseidon just shake his head, amused by his son's antics. He let out a nervous breath. Poseidon knew percy couldn't live with him and he didn't know how Percy would react to that. He hope for the best. May Tyche side with him.

"Percy." Poseidon said, causing the young Jackson to look at his father with cute sea green eyes, moving like the flow of the ocean. Poseidon steeled himself. His actions were for Percy's good, he keep telling himself, but he still wondered just what kind of father he was for leaving his son alone in the world. (Papa Poseidon mode coming through.)

"I cannot live with you." The words stabbed Percy's heart as badly as his mother death. "Why?" he asked, sadness clearly hinted in his voice, tears filling his eyes. "Is it because you ha -"

"No!" Percy question was abruptly stopped by Poseidon. "Never ever assume I hate you. I'm your father and I love you very much, it's just..." Poseidon continued reluctantly, his voice sounding like his life was draining away. "If you live with me, my brothers will know of your existence and they will come to kill you. Besides, it is better suited for a mortal parent to raise you rather than a god."

Percy nodded, even though he barely understood anything. "Daddy, where will I go?" he asked, accepting the fact that his father would not be able to save him all the time. This further caused Poseidon heart to crack once more, his son was just a child. He should play and have fun, not training himself to be a hero.

Poseidon clenched his fist. If his son accepted his fate, why shouldn't he do the same. He already had a candidate to train his son, at least for some time before he begin his journey on a path to be a hero. "I will send you to be train by another immortal. The Ancient Laws state that the gods cannot interact with their children. It never said that gods cannot interact with other god's children." He stood up, Percy in his arms. "Daddy, can we go tomorrow?" he asked while yawning, tiredness in his voice.

Poseidon thought for a moment before nodding. Yes, he could definitely spend time with his son. The only consequences he could think of was Amphitrite nagging, but he cross that bridge later. Now, time to take care of his son, like how a father should do. He willed the water to wash his son clean of the grime and sweat. He then snapped his finger and created pajamas for his son. Getting his son to wear it was another thing, that took 20 minutes with him using his power.

He created a waterbed(literally, he made a bed out of seawater) before tucking his son in with (thankfully) a normal blanket. He was ready to sit on his makeshift throne when his son tried to stand up. He shook his head at his son before asking "why don't you fall asleep?" "You didn't read a bedtime story, it isn't bedtime unless you read a bedtime story." his son replied. Poseidon smiled while inwardly he asking himself if this was what mortals did to get their children to sleep.

"What kind of stories did your mother read for you Percy?" he asked. Percy changed to his thinking pose. "She read stories about ancient heroes who fight monsters!" he replied triumphantly, eager to hear his father's story. Surely a 3000 year old god would have many stories to tell.

Poseidon sighed inwardly while trying to think of the best story to tell. He then smile. "Percy, have your mother tell you the story of your namesake, Perseus."

30 minutes later

Poseidon was about to tell how the hero Perseus destroyed the sea monster Cetus with Medusa's head when he heard soft snoring. He smiled at his son's sleeping form before making another throne, this time next to his son's bed before sitting there contentedly, wishing this moment never end. Gods didn't need to sleep. Sleeping help them to heal and regain their power easier. If they don't sleep for even a 100 years, it will not harm the god to much. His eyes closed as he slowly drifted to the realm of Morpheus.

Next Day

Poseidon woke up when he felt a small body ramming into him. He was about to shut his eyes when the force returned with even greater strength, shocking him out of his tiredness. Looking at his stomach he saw his son, looking at him angrily (read:adorable seal face). His exhaustion gone as he smiled while internally cooing at his son's cuteness.

Percy pouted before laughing as his father tickled him. He needed to get away unless he would die from laughing! Thankfully, his father stopped before his expression turned to one filled with sadness. "Daddy, what wrong?" he asked, oblivious to his father's pain. Poseidon let out a shaky breath."It's just that this will be the last day I can spend with you before I send you to the immortal friend I talked about." he explained.

Percy looked confused as he voiced his thought. "You can visit me when you have time, right?" he said. Poseidon about to reply before he thought for a moment. Sure, he would send him to be trained but he could always visit him or send messages in his dreams. Sure it wasn't as good as staying with his son but it was surely better than never seeing his son again.

"You're right. But I can't visit all the time. I can only visit you several times a year. I will send messages and help as much as I can though." Poseidon said convincingly. In his mind he was already planning to give his son some kind of allowance, weapons, and advice to ensure his son lived a fulfilling life.

The young demigod just nodded, knowing his daddy couldn't do anything else. Poseidon reluctantly created a boat and picked Percy up as he walked onto it. The little Jackson didn't seem to be disturbed by the speed the boat went, clearly enjoying the ride, if the excited 'Woohoo' was any indication.

They travelled northward, until they reached a coast. Poseidon guided Percy out of the boat and into the dense forest. After 15 minutes a log cabin appeared through the trees.

Percy hid behind his father's legs while Poseidon knocked the door. After a while, the door opened. Percy looked up at the being, he looked like Caucasian origin, slight tanned, though not as much as Poseidon. He had white hair and blue eyes. He wore a brown vest with a green shirt along with camo pants and a pair of hiking boots. On his shoulder was a compound bow, that would have made him look like a normal hunter if not for the fact that he let out the same divine aura his father had, or, ya know, the fact he had wings...

"Hello Lelantos." Poseidon greeted the now identified Lelantos. Lelantos just gave a quick greeting before looking at the boy that was hiding behind Poseidon legs. "Who's the kid?" he asked. "This is my son." Poseidon replied before ushering Percy to meet the titan. "Percy, say hi to Lelantos." Poseidon said to his son. Percy nodded shyly saying hi before hiding behind his father's legs again. Lelantos ushered his guests into his cabin and Poseidon sat on the couch while Percy did the same.

Poseidon sighed before facing Lelantos once more. "So why are you visiting me?" the titan asked directly. "There must be something you want." "Why do you think that I came here to ask anything?" Poseidon replied with a question, wanting to see how the titan of the hunt would react. "First, you Olympians need a reason to visit me, either to ask for a favour. Second, you brought a kid with you, indicating whatever you want has something to do with the child. So, what exactly do you need?" He said straight to the point. Poseidon sighed while internally he was hoping that Tyche will help him.

"Simply said, I want you to train and take him under your wing, so to speak." he said bluntly. Lelantos nearly choked at that. He had thought Poseidon would ask for a favor. Gods rarely visit Titans especially with the fact that Zeus wanted to make sure that there would not be an uprising. The only reason he was not in Tartarus was because Poseidon beat him and trusted him that he would not do anything. "What's so important about him?" Lelantos asked.

"He is my son." Poseidon replied which caused the Titan of the Hunt and Air to do a double take. Now that he paid more attention to the boy, he could see some familiarity with Poseidon and the child. Scratch that, the boy looked like a carbon copy of Poseidon with his messy black hair, tanned skin and sea green eyes. He wiped his mouth before looking like he wanted to ask something before changing his mind.

It took some time before Lelantos seem to gain his composure. "Didn't you swear by the name of River Styx not to have any children and why do you want me to train the boy? He is still too young to be taught properly!" He asked. Poseidon let out a big sigh before speaking. "For the former, His mother was like a goddess among the mortals. As for the latter, his mother was killed and I can't look after him because of the Ancient Laws but I found a loophole with the fact that it never said that other gods could not interact with another god's children. And I believe he is very capable of training at this age. If you don't believe me I want you to try and sense his scent, more specifically is how much power he let out."

Lalentos groaned again when Poseidon said he found a loophole of the Ancient Law. It was so like the Olympians to find anything about the Ancient Law that will help his son.

"At least the Sea God cares for his son" Lalentos thought, even if he was practically dumping his son on him. These days it was hard enough hiding from the rest of the Olympians, just a few weeks ago Artemis had almost stumbled upon his cabin with her hunt, a child living here would only increase the difficulty. Lalentos was intrigued by Poseidon's declaration that his son was ready to begin training at such a young age, however. He turned his attention back to the young boy between Poseidon's legs and saw a surprising amount of steel in his eyes, though he was a child, it was obvious that he had seen more than a child ever should, most likely due to his extremely strong demigod scent that had no doubt given him trouble in the past.

He now understood why Poseidon wanted him to be trained. Zeus was paranoid without a doubt. If he knew of the boy's existence, he would smite the boy without a second thought. He looked at Poseidon with a grim face, "I see what you mean. It just how someone so young able to have that much power?"

Poseidon sighed before looking at his son with a sad smile. "I leave everything to you now. My son's training is in your hands. I will visit sometime, now I have to go back to my palace. Amphitrite will definitely chew my ear up because of my absence yesterday." He said, shuddering when he said that last part. Lelantos laughed when Poseidon said that, but stopped abruptly when he got a glare from the Sea God.

Lelantos coughed, getting the attention of the child he supposed to train. Percy looked at the white haired man with curiosity. Lelantos, noticing the boy looking at him, turned to him, the boy then smiled at him, shocking Lelantos a little before smiled at the boy back.

He crouched so his face will directly looked at his son. "Percy, I will be leaving you with Lelantos. Listen to what he says, he will be your trainer."

Percy leapt at his father, attempting to envelope his father with a hug before he left. Poseidon looked stunned before returning the gesture. After a few seconds, he put his son back before grabbing something from his pocket.

"I will not be with you Percy but I can give you a weapon to help you in your path." He said as he put what seem like a cheap ballpoint pen. Percy looked sceptically at the pen. Poseidon smiled before telling his son to remove the cap. Percy did and a look of shock erupted from his face. The pen expanded and become a 3 feet long bronze sword. Poseidon laughed at his son's befuddled face. Percy, shook his head before hugging Poseidon again. "Thank you, daddy." he said before releasing his hold on the Sea God, leaving a smiling Poseidon.

"I will try to see you again, Percy." Poseidon said. Percy walked outside to see his father departure, only to be greeted by the sight the Olympian suddenly disappear with a breeze that smelled awfully like the sea. He quickly turned himself around, looking at his future trainer. "Well kid, look like it is gonna be just you and me." Lelantos said with a smile.

"Are you ready for your training young one?"

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Beta reader:Amin Duncan-Pope

AN: Sorry for the late update. I'm busy moving uni. I'm probably will not update it to often but don't think I will stop writing. On the side note I will make Percy stronger and most of my fighting scene will be base on some anime. Heck I will make all of the PJO character to have power like some anime. Please give me your opinion about this.

I try to squeeze some writing in my tight schedule. Just don't expect me to update to often. Hope you enjoy this.

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