Hey guys, here is chapter 4. Enjoy!
(4)
August 18, Percy's 12th birthday.
"W-w-w-what?" Percy asked in disbelief. His blue and grey eyes flashing with anger.
"I'm sorry Percy. I truly am but I had to keep it a secret for your safety," Sally replied, Slumping in her chair and beginning to sob.
Percy seeing this calmed down before rushing over to his mom.
bending down Percy placed his arms around her.
"Don't be sorry mom," Percy stated, "If it truly was for my safety then I should not be mad."
Looking up at her son Sally cracked a small smile before whipping her eyes with her arm and rising up off the chair.
Backing up from his mother Percy drooped his head before sadly saying, "I just wish he would at least visit."
Walking up to Percy Sally engulfed her son in a warm hug before kissing him on the cheek and saying, "He couldn't Percy he is bound to ancient laws that forbid him from doing such things."
Thinking for a minute, Percy raised his head and nodded.
"Goodness me I almost forgot, "Sally said with widened eyes before running up the stairs and leaving Percy all alone wondering what the hell she meant.
Coming back downstairs sally held a small red box in front of Percy.
"Here take it," she insisted with a smile," It is from your father."
With widened eyes Percy gently took the box out of his mother's hand before walking over to the kitchen table, and sitting down.
Slowly opening the box Percy carefully took the ring out of its case before examining further.
Upon placing it on his left hand's index finger, Percy felt a surge of power rush through his body before dispersing.
What the fuck,he thought.
"Oh and sweetie squeezing the ring will transform it into a sword, but please only do that if necessary," Sally said sternly.
Frowning Percy promised his mother he wouldn't before mumbling a thank you to his father.
"mom?" Percy asked still fiddling with his ring.
"Yes Percy?"
"Which god is my father?" Percy asked, with a glint of hope in his eyes that his mother would say.
"I-I can't tell you Percy not here anyways, he wanted it to be a secret until you reach camp," His mother replied.
"Camp?" questioned Percy.
"Yes camp, camp half-blood. It is where you will have to go soon," Sally stated sadly, "You have to go there in order to learn how to defend yourself from the monster lurking around in the outside world."
"Will I ever get to see you again?" Percy inquired sadly.
nodding her head Sally answered with, "Yes you will. you typically only go there for the summer and come back for school."
Nodding Percy went up to his mother and engulfed her in a huge hug before letting go and promising her that he would stay safe in the time he is gone and that he would come back after every summer.
Smiling Sally told her son to close his eyes before she went back upstairs.
"I wonder what it is going to be now," Percy said to himself.
Walking back down the stairs Sally stopped in front of Percy and yelled, "Happy birthday honey!"
Opening his eyes Percy jaw dropped to the floor, right in front of him was the brand new EK60 Sherwood hockey stick.
"Mom you shouldn't have," Percy implied still partially shocked.
Smiling and knowing that her son loved the gift Sally said, "You needed a new hockey stick am I correct?"
Percy nodded his head.
"Well now you don't have to worry about taking too hard of a slap shot," Sally addressed smiling.
Walking up to his mother Percy quickly said a thank you before grabbing his hockey stick.
"Um may I go try it out?" Percy asked restraining himself for jumping through the roof with excitement.
Nodding her head sally advised Percy not to take slap shots as it might damage the blade.
Rolling his eyes Percy said," I know I know mom. I just want to try out the flex that's all."
Walking up to his mother Percy gave her one last kiss before grabbing his new hockey stick and racing downstairs to the basement below.
"Please protect him Hermes. I don't know what I would do without my son," Sally pleaded will looking up at the ceiling.
3 Months
Twenty seconds on the clock, and the two teams were tied.
The puck that had been slashed away from the opponent's team landed right in front of Percy.
Taking the puck Percy skated down the ice towards the opponent's net.
Boom. One of Percy's team mates checked an opponent into the boards. The kid falling on the ground quickly got back up and skated back towards Percy only to be blocked by Dan one of the teams greatest defense.
"Go man Go," Dan screamed.
Fifteen seconds left.
Blinking away the sweat dripping down into his eyes, Percy passed the puck to his team mate who then passed it back to him after dangling around an opponent.
"Go Percy go!" his mother cheered from the bleachers.
Five seconds left.
Dangling past the defense Percy looked right at the goalie's eyes before taking a quick snap shot at the top right corner of the net.
Hoooooooooooonk!
The buzzer was blaring. Percy had just scored the winning goal of the game.
Beeeeeeeeeep!
The sound of the period ending echoed throughout the rink.
Standing up Sally started to clap and cheer for her son's team.
Skating back over to his team Percy was greeted with claps on the back.
"Good job bro," Dan said, clapping Percy on the back.
Nodding his head in thanks Percy turned around.
Now looking at his mother Percy gave her a huge mile before raising his stick in the air. After a while the others did the same.
It was a sign of respect towards the fans. A thank you for coming out and watching and supporting them.
After a few more seconds Percy and his team went to the dressing room.
"Damn Perce that was nice shot!" Dan admitted.
Blushing Percy said, "Thanks man, but it couldn't have happened without you and Mike."
Upon hearing his name Mike looked up
"Whaaaa?" Mike said in confusion.
Dan and Percy chuckled before shaking their head and going back to taking off their hockey gear.
"No but really how can you shoot that fast? You are like a beast when it comes to hockey!" Dan asked.
Percy stopped untying his skate and look up at Dan. Giving him a quick grin Percy replied with, "I am just that good."
Dan rolled his eyes.
Percy laughed for a few seconds before drying his hair with a towel and going back to taking off his equipment.
"Listen up!" John the head coach shouted, "I would like to say thank you for such a great year, and that you are one of the best teams I have coached since I have started."
"No problem coach it was a great year with you too, and I can't wait for next year. Hope you will be coaching, "Said Dan. Percy nodded his head in agreement.
Smiling John promised the team that he would see if he could coach the rep team again next year, but only if he could spare the time.
The team then cheered in happiness before going back to taking their equipment off.
10 minutes later
Percy was the only one left in the dressing room. Dan had left moments ago saying see you in school next week.
Getting up from the bench Percy placed his bag on his shoulder before taking his stick and venturing off to find his mom.
Entering the lobby Percy found his mom talking to man. Upon noticing Percy Sally said bye to the man before walking towards Percy.
"Who was that? "inquired Percy.
"Oh him, "Sally pointed at the man she had just been talking to who was now exiting the building, "He is the one I have been telling you about who was helping me in publishing my book remember?"
All Percy could remember was that he was a high school teacher who had visited his house many times. in the past two weeks.
"Alrighty then, "Percy said satisfied, "Lets go ma"
Giving a quick smile to her son Sally and Percy walked out of the arena and towards their car.
Once at the car Percy put his stuff in the trunk before hopping in the front seat.
Gods I love being twelve, Percy thought.
It felt like a long ride home, but Percy didn't matter since he wanted to take the time to think about things.
Weekend before Christmas break ends.
Sitting on his bed Percy was playing the new Star Wars battlefront game that had come out in the previous month.
He had gotten and Xbox and the game for Christmas from Paul. His mother's new friend who was helping with her novel.
Pew pew pew
"Orbital strike incoming," shouted a rebel from the screen.
Not being able to get out of the way in time Percy's character had died
"Fuuck,"Percy exclaimed.
"Language! "Sally shouted.
Sighing Percy got off the bed and turned off the Xbox.
"Sorry mom, "he shouted back downstairs.
Going back to his bed Percy fixed his sheets before making his way downstairs.
Once reaching the bottom Percy walked down the stairs leading to the front door.
Grabbing his coat his told his mom he was going for a quick walk around the neighborhood and that he would be back in an hour or so.
Making sure he had his ring on, Percy opened the door and walked outside before shutting it tightly.
Walking down the front steps Percy began his normal daily walk. Unaware of the strange event soon to come.
Hermes Palace
Like always Hermes would spend his spare time watching his son Percy. Not in a creepy stalker way but more of a fatherly way. He wanted to make sure he was safe.
As he had gotten the plead from Sally the months without her asking he would have kept him safe the best he could either way.
Hermes was watching as Percy walked down the snowy streets of Manhattan.
Once and awhile he would see his son pickpocket a pedestrian. Collecting a few wallets here and there. Once he had about five wallets Percy stopped pickpocketing and made his way to the city park.
"I do make fine children, "Hermes gloated to himself while nodding his head.
Watching as Percy was emptying the wallets and throwing the debit and health cards in the garbage. He saw something. No someone walking towards Percy.
Hermes eyes widened, "OH GODS"
Manhattan park
Percy had just finished cleaning out his newly acquired wallets when he was startled by a feminine voice.
"Hello dear"
Percy whipped his head him was an old lady who seemed to be in her had grey short hair with dark blue eyes. Her skin was wrinkled slightly which was odd for a lady of her age. She was wrapped in a red scarf with a heavy black coat and regular black jeans.
Percy quickly put away the wallets before showing the old lady a fake smile.
"HI, "Percy replied.
"What are you doing all alone in this kind of weather one could get easily sick and weak if not properly dressed, "The old women said. Her eyes changing to red then back to blue.
Noticing this made Percy very uncomfortable. Every sense in his body was going haywire like it was trying to say get the hell out of here!
Trying to stay cool Percy answered her question quickly.
"I was just taking a quick walk around the park like I always do every day. I plan on going home now so if you excuse me..."
The old lady extended her arm before firmly grabbing Percy's shoulder and turning him around.
"Now dearie it isn't very polite to walk away on a conversation before saying goodbye, "The old women said sternly.
Gulping Percy quickly replied with. "I am sorry. It was nice to meet you but I must really be going my mom... "
"Oh you won't be leaving her dearie," the old lady interrupted Percy with a evil looking grin.
"W-w-what, "Percy squeaked out now frightened.
Ripping the old lady's hand off of his shoulder Percy began to run back home.
"You can run but you can't hide," the old lady screeched.
With a terrified look on his face Percy kept running his speed slowly increasing.
"Come on come on. why can't I run faster! "He yelled in frustration.
Looking back Percy saw the old lady following him.
Turning around the corner Percy kept running,
Then Percy saw it. It was his mother's Dodge Journey. He could tell it was due to the numbers thirteen on the back window.
Running up to the car Percy quickly got in and told his mother to floor it.
"What where you doing there mom? "Percy asked in between breaths.
Looking at her son in concern Sally explained that she had gotten a message from Hermes stating you were in danger.
Nodding his head Percy looked back to see an empty street behind.
Sighing in relief Percy relaxed in his chair.
"Yeah some weird old lady was following me, "He said with a chuckle.
Noticing that they passed the house he faced him mom with a confused look.
"Um mom, why did you just pass the house?"
Letting a tear drop from her eye sally whipped her eyes with her arm before giving her son a sad smile.
"It isn't safe here anymore Percy. That old lady who was following you was a monster. I know you had to go there soon but I didn't know it would be this soon, "Sally said before more tears dropped from her eyes.
Thinking for a moment Percy wondered what the hell she was talking about before it hit him. Camp. She was talking about camp. The camp that would teach him how to defend himself, the camp that would teach him how to kill monsters such as the one his mom said was following him.
"Why now though we did lose it so why now? "Percy asked in confusion.
"There will be more. "Sally said blankly.
Nodding his head Percy rested his arm on the door.
"What about my stuff? "He asked.
"I put the things you need in a bag, but the other things will still be here when you come back, "Sally said, "Don't worry about school I will think of something."
"Go to sleep I will wake you when we get close, "Sally promised.
Nodding his head one last time Percy adjusted the seat so it was laying down before quickly falling asleep.
Back At Hermes Palace
Hermes was pacing around frantically waiting for the image of his son to appear on his t.v screen.
Shtshthsht
Sounded the static before an image of a young boy asleep on a car chair was shown.
Hermes stopped his pacing before sitting down on his couch.
Letting out a huge sigh of relief Hermes watched his son for a few more seconds before changing the channel to Tsn.
"Goooooooaaaaallll,"Screamed the announcer, "The Toronto Maple leafs win with a one goal lead over the Kings"(A/N wish that would happen...)
"Yes! "Hermes cheered.
Recently Hermes had taken a likening in the sport hockey. Mostly due to his son Percy, as he watched almost every game he played.
Hermes cheerful mood was short due to the message from George.
"You got a package to deliver to Lord Poseidon."
Sighing Hermes turned his t.v off before changing into his normal delivery suit.
Flashing to his mail room Hermes quickly grabbed the package and signature board before flashingto his uncle Poseidon's palace.
There it is chapter 4! Sorry I was a day late..and it isn't that good, but some things were quite important so yeah.. Anywho see you next time!