Chapter 4 - Discovery

Jack had been training hard for the past three days on combat, archery and fencing. Jack had excelled at none, except for the occasional swing of the sword, which seemed to head in the right direction only on some instances.

"Give up trying to teach me Perce," Jack exclaimed, chucking his sword on the ground.

"Hey," Percy grabbed Jack's shoulder, forcing Jack to turn round; Jack gave Percy a glare, his icy blue eyes colliding with Percy's own. "Jack, this is all new to you. You just need practice. Anyway it's really hot," Percy concluded, wiping the sweat off his forehead with his towel. "How about a swim?" Jack nodded and smiled up at Percy.

"Aren't you the son of the god of water?" Jack asked, as they approached the lake. Both Percy and Jack had worn swimming trunks, as later on a session of canoeing was on the list.

"I am, Poseidon, god of the seas, water, earthquakes and horses." Percy summed up.

"Did you know who your father was when you first came to camp?"

"Actually no. Mum had said my father was lost at sea. I had no clue, I never realized I could control water until I came to camp and I literally had the plumbing system explode…" Percy continued, suddenly he was stopped when he saw Annabeth walking towards them along with a red faced Elsa trudging behind, dragging her sword.

"Hey Seaweed brain," Annabeth sang, planting a kiss on Percy's lips quickly, while both Jack and Elsa stared in different directions, avoiding the public display of affection successfully. "How was training?"

"Horrible." Jack spoke quickly. "I have no idea why you guys just want to keep me at camp." Jack crossed his arms and sulked. "I'm most definitely not a half-blood."

"I feel you Jack," Elsa nodded sympathetically. "It is all my fault. I am the mutant here." Elsa glanced at her feet, suddenly interested in her combat boots.

"Hey guys, enough sulking. Had you not been half bloods you both would've been dead by now. Right Wise girl?" Percy said as he clasped Annabeth tightly from her waist.

"Exactly, the day you came you unknowingly both ate ambrosia and nectar. It kills mortals instantly. It clearly did not happen to either of you." Annabeth concluded with a smirk.

"Race you guys to the lake. Last one there cleans up the plates after dinner." Annabeth chimed, as Percy grabbed her hand and broke off into a sprint, laughing giddily.

Both Jack and Elsa, followed behind, Elsa beating Jack only slightly, as he was actually planning for Elsa to outrun him.

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"Jack, up to a race?" Percy splashed at Jack, who did not even splutter. Jack felt at home in the water, the cool lapping of the waves was refreshing and once he was in the water, all his previous worries and thoughts drifted away with the waves, leaving him invigorated.

Annabeth saw the mischievous glint in Jack's twinkling blue eyes, making Elsa's cheeks heat up. "Mind you, Jack…Percy is very good at this." Annabeth added, while Percy performed a few summersaults in order to prove Annabeth's point.

"I'll keep that in mind," Jack noted, nodding slightly at Annabeth.

"Ok, the race will commence on three, till the other side of the lake." Annabeth started the countdown. "One…two…three,"

Jack and Percy were gone, racing like bullets slamming through the water. Jack dived deep following Percy. The water gave him a surge of energy and when he was suddenly in need of breath, Jack decided to let the water flow fully into his lungs. It was at that point that Jack recalled the vivid memory that he had the special ability of breathing in water. Jack grinned as he urged himself to overtake Percy.

Percy was taking the race lightly, certain that he would have a sure win. However he was stunned as Jack sped to reach him. The last minutes of the race where gruesome, Percy fought hard to keep himself ahead of Jack. In the meantime, Annabeth and Elsa had arrived on the other side of the lake by canoe and where waiting for the winner. Annabeth was cheering Percy on, while Elsa took Jack's side.

Suddenly both Annabeth and Elsa where greeted with a huge splash of water as the boys resurfaced in synchrony.

"I won." Percy shouted first as he got up next to Annabeth.

"Hey, I also arrived first!" Jack yelled as Percy helped Jack climb on solid ground.

"I can't believe it, however it was a tie," Annabeth declared, staring wide eyed at Jack.

Percy glanced at Jack, running a hand through his hair. "How on earth?" he murmured to Annabeth.

Suddenly Leo approached, holding Calypso's hand, together with Jason and Piper. "Lunch in the mess hall in 10," shouted Piper while waving her hands.

"We'll get changed and join you," Annabeth shouted, grabbing Percy's hand, 'Jack, Elsa, you should to. We will meet you there," she added.

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"Percy, this is serious." Annabeth started, as she entered Percy's cabin after a quick wash.

Percy was drying his hair thoughtfully. "I mean…I've never met anyone as good as I am at swimming."

"Of course not, stupid. You're the son of Poseidon for the god's sake." Annabeth reasoned, tapping her nails against the door in anticipation. "Percy. Are you thinking what I am thinking?"

"I think I am." Percy nodded, his concerned sea green eyes tracing his girlfriend's expression.

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Jack sat down next to Elsa who was nervously chewing the tip of her straw of her cola. Jack was twirling his own drink, replaying the previous events. He suddenly iced his drink with a wave of his hand. The glass of his cola suddenly shattered as the liquid turned to solid.

Elsa stared at him, her eyes wide open, like a pair of flying saucers.

Suddenly Jack rose. Elsa quickly got up to follow him. The other campers stared as Jack broke off into a run towards the woods and Elsa did not hesitate to follow him.

"Jack, wait, please." She called, as she stopped to catch her breath, exhausted by the stifling heat.

"Elsa…I can explain.' Jack started. "I can control ice and snow as well."

"You're like me?" Elsa asked. "I can create it, also. Unfortunately." Elsa added bitterly.

"I just can control water. In any form. Watch." Jack led Elsa towards the creek and it froze over as Jack dipped his fingers in the creek. Elsa watched intently as Jack thawed the creek as quickly as it froze over.

"Elsa can you control the water?" Jack asked.

"Nope." Elsa said popping the 'p.' "I can create snow though." Elsa lowered her head, suddenly taking interest in her worn out converse shoes.

"Can you build a snowman?" Jack suggested. "Or a snow fortress?" Jack proposed excitedly.

"NO" Elsa snapped, clasping her hands together, tears threating to cascade down her cheeks. Jack glanced at Elsa's saddened expression, as if she was far off and deep in thought.

"I am sorry Elsa." Jack muttered. Elsa glanced at him, her icy blue eyes once again regaining their warmth.

"It's OK, sorry I snapped. It's just that I cannot control my powers very well." Elsa supplied.

"Hey, I understand." Jack approached Elsa to comfort her by pressing his hand in her own.

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Hello everyone!

We are closer than ever to the revelation of Jack and Elsa's godly parents, so hold on! I hope you enjoyed this chapter. I tried to take it on a whole new level. I hope you appreciate it!

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