Hey, guys! Sorry I took to long posting this story. I kinda, sorta, have my Algebra and Religion grades up, so that's good! And I've had a slight writers block, but I'm alright now!

I wanted to take the time and step away from Nico and Percy for a minute and give you an Percy and Poseidon a heart to heart connection. I also wanted to point out the reason why Hades and Poseidon can't get along.

Sooo, without further ado, here is another chapter!

Comment, favorite, or don't do nothing at all! I'll gladly appreciate people taking time and reading my pointless story!

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The light was blinding when Percy awoke the next morning. He groaned and shielded his eyes from the bright sun. He rolled on the other side of the bed and glanced at his digital clock on his nightstand: 8:07.

Why the heck I'm up so early? Percy lazily climbed off his bed, opening his door to peer out into the hallway. "Dad?" He said, knocking on closed bedroom door. When he didn't hear an answer, he opened the door cautiously, to find an empty bedroom.

Where could he be? Did he leave for work? Percy descended the downstairs, where the fireplace in the corner was casting a warm glow on the baby blue walls. Then he smelled something, like the ocean the sea breeze, which meant that someone was out on the back porch. He went into the direction where the patio was at and he saw his father laying on a hammock. When he reached his father, he squeezed his dad's hand, signaling to him that he was present.

Poseidon's eyes popped open, his sparkling sea green eyes locking onto Percy's matching ones. They held onto each other's gaze until Poseidon shifted over and patted the empty space, Percy smiled and slid in next to his father. It was quiet, peaceful even, as Percy and his father stared at the glow of the sunrise.

"Why are you up so early?"

"Why are you up so early?

"Touché," Percy smiled. "But, seriously, why?"

"I just needed some air. How about you?"

"Woke up early."

"Ah."

It was quiet again. Percy lay next to his father and sighed. A lot of teenagers might think it was absolutely and awkward to lie with your parent, but Percy didn't mind. He enjoyed it, really. He enjoyed being with Poseidon. He never actually had a moment with his dad before. Poseidon's busy schedule and Percy's jobs, they could never have a moment where they could just bond.

"Can I ask you a question, dad?"

"Anything, son."

"Why do you hate Hades?"

Poseidon glanced at his son, his eyes shining with confusion and curiously. "I don't hate him. I'm just displeased by him"

"Nothing, just curious."

Poseidon sat up on the hammock, causing Percy shift. Percy stared at his father with a pleading gaze. He truly wanted to know why Poseidon and Hades didn't get along. If he wanted to become Nico's boyfriend, then he had to know.

"Fine. Hades and I were best friends in high school, but unfortunately, that didn't last for long."'

It was a long day for Poseidon. Going to classes, and then going to his part job for six hours with the same boring people, can leave you just dying to go home. But, he couldn't. Not yet, anyway. He had to take a peep at his business, the aquarium. He was just twenty-two, but already put a name to himself. He drove thirteen blocks downtown, and he parked in the garage up the street to his aquarium. He was excited to his beloved creatures. To see them come up to glass wall and stare at him. People might think it was creepy for sea creatures to look at a person like that, but Poseidon loved it. He felt the creatures was talking to him, thanking him for a safe place to live in.

He rounded the block and paused in mid step. There, in front of him, his most beloved place, his business, was in flames. High orange blaze rose up to the clear sky. He ran over the street, not caring that it was a green light and this was a busy street, he needed to see who did this horrible act.

"What happened?" he asked his fellow companion in the business.

"I don't know, Mr. Poseidon. I went on lunch break and I came back to see the just beginning to burn. I tried to burn it out, but the person who did this made sure that no one could burn it out." The teenage boy replied.

"Whoever did this was a sneaky bastard, then." Poseidon whispered to no one.

"I have to report another problem to you, Mr. Poseidon. The animals didn't make it." The boy said the last in sniffles. He too had a deep love for the sea creatures.

Poseidon nodded in gloom. He shifted his gaze from the burning building to his right hand man. His glanced down to see a folded piece of paper. He took in his hands and unfolded it.

Did it for a reason.

- άδης

Poseidon was angry.

So angry.

He couldn't believe it.

He wouldn't believe it.

He wouldn't let himself believe it.

That his best friend, best friend, was doing horriby behind his back.

And didn't tell him.

He reached Hades' mansion and didn't bother knocking on the door. He already had a key, since Hades' gave him one. He stormed up the grand stairs, his hands balled up in fists on his sides. He reached Hades' door and kicked open with his feet, startling Hades' who was reading on his bed.

"Hey, 'Sei" Hades said hestianely. He knew what he did.

"Don't, "hey 'Sei", me! Why did you do that?" Poseidon said, snatching Hades' "101 Stupid Reasons to Die" book. "I worked long night to achieve this much and you broke it down within a day!"

Hades' dark eyes glowed in anger. He sat up on his bed and glared into Poseidon's green eyes. "I didn't mean too, alright! It was a stupid business, anyway!"

"It wasn't stupid! You killed so many sea animals!"

"You're lucky you didn't burn up in there too!"

"I'd rather die than see those poor animals burned alive!"

Hades' puffed hot air in front of Poseidon's displeased face. In honesty, he hated how Poseidon cared about those damn animals than actual human beings. They were going to die, anyway. Hades' just planned a much faster death for them.

"How did you start the fire?"

"I'm not telling you that, Sie."

"Tell me why then?"

Hades growled, not fazing Poseidon at all. "You care about those stupid animals than actual human beings!"

"I care about humans and creatures equally! What does that have to do with you?" Poseidon agrued back .

"Well, first of all, you missed my birthday, to hang out at the foul place!"

"I said I was sorry and I made up to you the next day, like I promised!"

"That's not often, 'Sie!"

Poseidon sighed. He approached Hades' desk chair and placed his hand on his forehead, closing his eyes tightly, while getting his thoughts in order.

"I don't us to fight, Hades, but I can't forgive you for what you've done. I can't be your friend anymore."

"I'm sorry for that, Dad." Percy said, hugging onto his fathers hands.

"It's not your fault, son. It was a long time ago. Before you was even born."

Percy sat up and climbed on his fathers lap. Poseidon grunted and held his son around his waist. Percy leaned in and wrapped his arms around his fathers' neck, bringing him into a hug. "Exactly, dad, it's in the past. Let it go."

"Believe me, Percy, I'm trying. Why do you care so much?"

Percy closed his eye and tightened his hold on Poseidon. "I'm falling in love with his son." He whispered. He felt his father stiffened and he held his breath for the upcoming outburst.

It never came.

"Since when?"

"Since I first met him." Percy leaned back and looked into his fathers' eyes. "I really like him, Dad. I have a good feeling that he likes me."

"Percy," Poseidon sighed, "You know how Hades' children are good at hiding their emotions. Don't get played like last time."

"I know, Dad. I just wish we can be together without our parents fighting.

Poseidon ran his hand through Percy's messy black hair. "Since you're eyes are sincere, then…..I accept."