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Title: The Prince of Atlantis High – Of Teen Love, Friendship and Secrets
Fandom: Percy Jackson and the Olympians / Heroes of Olympus; all-human High School AU
Disclaimer: All rights reserved to Rick Riordan for he created the awesomeness that is Nico di Angelo. And everything else related to Percy Jackson and the Olympians / Heroes of Olympus. Aside from the Gods, they belong to the old Greeks. This fanfiction and its OCs on the other hand are entirely mine. No money is made with this, though reviews are more than welcomed.
Warnings: shounen-ai, explicit intercourse, anal, masturbation, toys, fluff, h/c, self-esteem issues, domestic violence, child abuse, alcohol abuse, threesome, shoujo-ai, hetero
Main Pairing: Nico/Percy
Side Pairings: Percy/Annabeth (beard), Nico/Drew (one-sided), Piper/Annabeth, Frank/Hazel/Leo, Ethan/Alabaster, Jake/Will, Luke/Octavian, Thalia/Luke, Charles/Silena, Chris/Clarisse, Jason/Reyna, Malcolm/Katie, Grover/Juniper, Shane/Lacy, Gleeson/Mellie, Chiron/Lupa, Hades/Persephone, Paul/Sally
Football Team: Luke Castellan, Jason Grace, Frank Zhang, Travis Stoll, Connor Stoll, Chris Rodriguez, Charles Beckendorf, Jake Mason, Shane McNabb, Leo Valdez, Grover Underwood
Swim Team: Perseus Jackson, Will Solace, Katie Gardner, Mitchell Logan, Austin Barton
Misfits: Nico di Angelo, Lou Ellen Torrington, Alabaster C. Torrington, Ethan Nakamura
Student Council: Annabeth Chase, Malcolm Cage, Octavian Simmons, Rachel Elizabeth Dare, Ella Dare, Hazel Levesque, Reyna Avila Ramírez-Arellano, Clarisse la Rue
Cheerleaders: Silena Beauregard, Drew Tanaka, Piper McLean, Lacy Hunnigan, Zoe Nightshade, Phoebe Burge, Thalia Grace, Bianca di Angelo, Hylla Avila Ramírez-Arellano, Kinzie Cohen, Nyssa Black, Kayla Hein, Miranda Gardner, Juniper Hedge
Staff at Atlantis High: Principal Chiron Brunner, Counselor Lupa Brunner, Paul Blofis, Howard Claymore, Mellie Hedge, Gleeson Hedge, Janitor Bob, Small Bob
Percy's Family: Gabe Ugliano, Sally Jackson, Tyson Jackson, Mrs. O'Leary
Nico's Family: Hades di Angelo, Persephone di Angelo, Thanatos di Angelo, Zerberus
Summary: Percy Jackson is the Prince of Atlantis High – he's new at school and the captain of the football team and king of school, Luke Castellan, had taken him under his wings. Luke is one half of the Golden Couple, together with the cheerleader Thalia Grace. Finally, after all the schools he has been to, he finds a place where he seems to fit. He finds friends and feels at ease.
But nothing is perfect. Thalia is part of a purity club and since she won't put out, Luke is screwing one of the nerds behind her back. The friendly cheerleaders are not all that friendly, at least not all of them. There are the outsiders, who call themselves the Misfits, and wow, their leader is smoking. So while dealing with his own very dark secret, as well as the other secrets this school seems to harbor, Percy also has to deal with his attraction to the rebel Nico.
In a school where being gay translates to being bullied, Percy finds himself in a cover-relationship with the Princess of Atlantis High. Annabeth Chase. Now that Luke and Thalia are close to graduation, there is a lot on pressure on the future Golden Couple. But of course his bad grades give his teachers the amazing idea to make antisocial Nico his tutor, so Percy learns and Nico may make more friends. How is Percy supposed to deal with his attraction to Nico and how is Nico supposed to deal with the things he notices about Percy? Like the bruises he tries to hide from everyone.
The Prince of Atlantis High
Of Teen Love, Friendship and Secrets
Chapter 7: Hope Does Not Leave Without Being Given Permission
After having called Sally and telling her about a school project that was due the next day so the boys would be pulling an all-nighter, Percy and Nico soon went to bed together, falling asleep in each other's embrace. And it was probably the best damn feeling on this planet, decided Nico. Just holding the strong yet at the moment so fragile boy was amazing. So even after waking up, Nico stayed in bed for another half hour, just holding Percy and watching him sleep. But when he got up, he noticed that his concerns about accidentally waking Percy had been unnecessary – that boy slept like he was in a coma. Finding his whole family in the kitchen, they had a short yet serious conversation. There were no secrets in the di Angelo house and Nico for his part had very defined plans for where Sally, Percy, Tyson and Mrs. O'Leary should stay to be safe. For that, he needed to confide in his family. Persephone had gasped and stared at him teary-eyed, she had grown really fond of Percy already. Next thing Nico knew, Persephone had the telephone in her hand and was calling the school – giving some excuse about food-poisoning from dinner last night and Percy had been staying over so he was out cold too. Seeing as the di Angelos and Principal Brunner were close and there was no reason to suspect she was lying, all di Angelos and Percy were officially excused from school. While Bianca and Hazel went to get showered and changed, Hades and Persephone went to plan their course of action, sending Nico back with the most important task at hand. Protecting and taking care of Percy Jackson. He returned to his room with that in mind, relieved to know his whole family was supporting him and his plans. Though upon entering, he paused at the bedpost, leaning against it and just watching how adorable sleepy Percy was.
"Buongiorno, gatino", greeted Nico, smiling. "And here I thought I'd find you humping my sheets." [trans: Good morning, kitten]
Nico had found his new favorite nickname for the jock, because just like a little kitten, Percy was curled together on the bed, pawing at the sheets and, if Nico's ears weren't mistaken, purring softly.
"Don't be ridiculous", huffed Percy and rolled his eyes. "My relationship with your bed goes far deeper than carnal pleasure. We're in love! Really now, Nico."
"Of course", chuckled Nico and sat down to ruffle Percy's hair. "How are you feeling, Perce?"
"Better. I think I've never slept that well in my entire life", yawned Percy and stretched in a rather cat-like manner. "What time is it? Don't we have to get ready for school...?"
"Mamma called in sick for us all, told the principal how the whole family is suffering from food poisoning after last night's dinner and that you were over so you're out cold too", shrugged Nico. "We have the whole day off. So why don't you go and take a nice shower while I make breakfast?"
"Wonderful plan", grinned Percy. "Because I think I'm having an affair with your bathroom..."
"Don't break my bed's heart", warned Nico playfully.
/break\
Persephone and Hades were on their way over to the address Nico had given them. While Hades was driving and glaring as though he was plotting Gabriel Ugliano's demise. Persephone knew why. She was cradling her phone, staring at it with pained eyes. Somehow, Nico had managed to convince Percy to let him take photos of his injuries. It seemed Nico had quite the influence on Percy and looking at those photos, Persephone was grateful for it. Only minutes later found the di Angelos in front of the Jacksons' door, knocking softly. A brunette and worn-out looking woman opened, polite smile on her lips as she looked at them with mild confusion.
"Sally Jackson?", inquired Hades. "My name is Hades di Angelo, that's my wife Persephone."
"Di Angelo? Oh, you must be Nico's parents. Yes, I'm Sally", said Sally, smile softening a little. "He is such a nice boy. Wait, if you're here... oh, don't tell me Percy did something..."
"Can we come in, Sally?", asked Persephone softly. "It's... important."
"Of course", nodded Sally and opened the door.
"Is... your husband home?", asked Hades, cautiously looking around.
"No. Why?", countered Sally confused. "Please, take a seat."
"That's very fortunate", nodded Hades relieved. "There's no easy way of saying this, Missus Jackson, but... I'm a lawyer and at the very least, I will be your son's lawyer. I think he'd agree with me when I say that I'd also like to represent the both of you. Your husband is abusing your son."
"W—What? No. There's no way-", started Sally to deny, shaking her head wildly.
Persephone frowned as she took a closer look at the woman in front of her. Leaning over, she cautiously took Sally's chin in her hand, tilting her head and smearing her thumb over Sally's cheek. The make-up rubbed off some, revealing darkened, bruised skin.
"Because you're taking the brute force?", supplied Persephone tenderly. "Trying to protect your boy, thinking as long as your husband takes his anger out on you, he'll stay away from Percy?"
Sally averted her eyes. "I'd never let anyone hurt my boys. If that were true, I'd know. I would know and I would have done everything to protect my little darling."
Heaving a sigh, Persephone got out her phone and showed Sally reluctantly the pictures of Percy's bruises, causing the brunette to gasp. "I think... The way Nico told us, he thinks that both of you are so busy hiding your own bruises that you didn't notice the bruises of each other."
Sally started sobbing and Persephone hastily pulled the other woman into a hug. "I—I never wanted him to get h—hurt... Why didn't he tell me? I—I... I thought it were the bullies... I just wanted to protect h—him... my beloved baby, I just wanted..."
"Sh, honey, it's alright", cooed Persephone softly, caressing Sally's hair. "I know, you wanted to protect your son. We mothers always do. But... your husband is hurting you. Both of you."
/break\
Percy frowned confused as he sat on the kitchen counter of the most amazing kitchen he had ever seen, watching Nico closely. For being a rich kid, Nico really knew his way around a kitchen. The table was set for four people and Nico was dishing out scrambled eggs, eggs sunny-side up, hard boiled eggs, bacon, ham, cheese, pancakes, waffles. Percy briefly considered if they were expecting an army they'd need to feed before a vicious battle. And yet during all of it, Nico barely ever took his eyes off of Percy. It was unsettling and made Percy blush faintly.
"Okay, I give in. Why do you keep staring at me?", asked Percy, frowning again.
"I like seeing you in my clothes", shrugged Nico casually, flipping a pancake. "You look cute."
The faint blush exploded into dark redness as he tugged on the collar of the black Batman shirt he was wearing, because the blasted collar kept slipping off his right shoulder. He was also wearing a pair of black sweatpants from Nico. Nico smirked as the collar slipped right away again.
"Oh, you look adorable in that shirt!", exclaimed Bianca as she entered the room.
Percy groaned internally at that. It seemed to be a di Angelo trade to embarrass Percy. He did not approve. Bianca was followed by Hazel, both girls smiling at Percy before sitting down. But their smiles looked slightly pained and there was something in their eyes as they looked at him.
"You told them", stated Percy, voice dripping with dread and disappointment.
"I... I'm sorry, Percy", sighed Nico, looking down in guilt. "I just... I want to help you, but I can't help you on my own. I need help. And they're my family. Unlike in your family, my family doesn't have secrets from each other. Please... don't be angry."
Percy glared and jumped off the kitchen counter before leaving. "I'm not hungry anymore."
Nico stared dejectedly after Percy, with his best kicked-puppy-eyes. Hazel sighed and took the pan out of his hand, motioning for him to follow Percy. He was more than eager to obey that suggestion.
"Please, wait up, Percy", called Nico out as he caught up to Percy.
Percy paused mid-step, but he didn't turn to face Nico. "Why? Why did you tell them? Why are you so desperate to help? W—Why can't you just leave it alone?! Do you have any idea how humiliating this is?! The way they look at me, with pity..."
Taking a shaky breath, Nico walked around Percy to face the other boy, only a few inches between them as their eyes locked. "Because I can't stand to see you hurt. I don't want to see you hurt ever again. I can't leave it alone, Percy. Not because I don't want to, but because I can't. It would kill part of me if I'd willingly step back and let him continue hurting you without doing something."
"Why...?", asked Percy softly, eyes large and watery.
"Because you're too precious to be harmed", murmured Nico, cupping one of Percy's cheeks. "You're worth caring for, Percy. And if no one else does it, then I will."
He leaned down without even meaning to and only half an inch from Percy's lips did he realize what he was doing. Shaking his head, he backed off again. Percy was vulnerable right now and he would not take advantage of that. That aside, one of the trades of Percy that he loved most was the boy's unbreakable loyalty and he was not going to break that by pushing Percy into a situation where he'd be breaking his loyalty toward Annabeth. Whatever the nature of their relationship may be, it was based on trust and Percy would never forgive himself if he'd break that. Nico wouldn't let that happen. Grasping Percy's hand, he pulled the other boy along back to the kitchen.
"We won't tell anyone", said Hazel once the boys entered again. "Just so you know, your secret is safe with us. What Nico said is right, we really just wanna help you, you know?"
"For now, we'll help you to some delicious pancakes", offered Bianca with a smile. "Come on."
Percy smiled timidly as he sat down at the table with the three di Angelos.
/break\
Annabeth was not pleased. Percy always called her when he was sick. Since he wasn't returning her calls, she had to take drastic measures. When bringing her files to Principal Chiron's office after yet another failure of a meeting between the student council, she offered him her brightest smile.
"Mister Brunner, today's reports", smiled the blonde.
"Thank you, Miss Chase", nodded the elderly man, returning her smile. "Sometimes I think this school would fall apart without you. Can I do something else for you?"
An embarrassed blush formed on her cheeks when he noticed her lingering around. "I'm worried about Percy. His cellphone seemed to have died. What did Sally say when she called in sick?"
"Oh? She didn't", answered Chiron curiously. "Missus di Angelo did. Apparently they had a bad dinner. Bianca, Hazel and Nico are out sick too. Poor kids."
Annabeth nodded, frown on her face as she left again. Nico did? That meant Percy had been over for dinner at the di Angelos and okay, that must have happened before. But apparently, Percy stayed the night. Gray eyes widened horrified. Everyone knew Nico di Angelo was gay and Annabeth knew that Percy was gay and at the very least crushing on Nico. By now she knew, a few weeks ago, she may only have suspected it, but the way Percy kept talking about Nico, how they watching this movie and read those comics and a dozen weird geek words that Annabeth wasn't even familiar with, it was a dead giveaway. Annabeth just didn't know if Percy was still unaware of his own sexuality, confused by it or knew exactly what he wanted. Whatever it was, Annabeth was on his side. After all, he was one of the most important people in her life. And Nico was known to be a gay player. What if he used the studying sessions to seduce Percy? So she needed to protect him, which send her onto her way to the di Angelo estate. As head of the council, she had all addresses.
"Annabeth Chase. What are you doing here?", asked Bianca curiously, tilting her head.
And gods, that girl was gorgeous. From the long, olive-skinned legs to those voluminous breasts. Her heart belonged to Piper McLean, but Bianca occasionally borrowed Annabeth's eyes. Blushing, as she always did when she was faced with a gorgeous girl, Annabeth tried to smile.
"You look good", was the first thing that came to her mind. "Uhm, I mean... I heard about that bad case of food poisoning and I wanted to check on Percy, if he's still around?"
"He's upstairs in Nico's room. I'll bring you", offered the Italian girl, taking her by the hand.
Annabeth's ears were burning. She tried not to touch girls, she wasn't a hugger or anything, because she always feared her touch would linger and everyone would know. The fear was slowly eating her away. Following Annabeth, she found herself in a giant, beautiful bedroom that looked like out of one of Percy's fantasies. Both Percy and Nico were laying on a bed together.
"Percy. You look good for food poisoning. Can we talk?", chimed Annabeth chipper.
Her voice left no room for arguments. Nico and Percy exchanged a look before Nico willingly left his own bedroom. Annabeth blinked surprised. Maybe she was mistaking his intentions. Shaking her head, she walked over to Percy as the di Angelo siblings left. Percy looked up at her.
"I'm feeling far better", smiled Percy softly. "But thank you for checking in on me."
"I... Now I feel stupid", mumbled Annabeth as she noticed the comics, cokes and cookies.
"Why?", asked the jock confused, tilting his head. "I think it's sweet you were thinking of me."
"I... was worried. He's gay, you're gay. And you're... trusting. I was worried he'd take advantage of that. I mean, we all know what 'studying sessions' are supposed to mean!", blurted Annabeth out.
"Y—You knew?", asked Percy, voice timid and barely audible, face flushed. "How...?"
"You're a teenaged boy and as much of a gentleman as you may be, after all the months of dating, you not so much as asked to touch my boobs yet", stated Annabeth with a deadpan. "Also, your current increase in geek-speak and the repeated usage of the name 'Nico' kind of sealed the deal."
"Why... Why did you never say something?", whispered Percy awkwardly.
"It's...", stammered Annabeth, shifting some.
"It's because you're... one too", whispered Percy, barely audible. "G—Gay, I mean."
Her eyes were large as saucers as she stared at him. "H—Hoe do you know?"
"Nico kinda told me before we went to bed", shrugged Percy. "How the only thing you're interested in about cheerleading is... Piper's ass. And it really explains a lot. Because let's face it, contrary to Hollywood movies, girls have a sex-drive too and you never wanted to made out with me either."
"Oh. Yeah", mumbled Annabeth embarrassed. "I guess... both of us weren't being honest."
"Not really, yeah", agreed Percy with a sheepish grin. "B—But... are we okay?"
"Percy, I love you", whispered Annabeth and pulled him into a hug. "I'm... not in love with you but I love you. So yes, we're okay. Just... no more lying to each other, please?"
"Yeah", nodded Percy, wrapping his arms around her. "So, wait. You thought... Nico was trying to get into my pants and we're faking being sick because we're so sore all over...?"
"When you say it like that, it sounds ridiculous", sighed Annabeth frustrated. "It's just... You know how my family is. You, Sally and Tyson became my family. I don't want you to get hurt and Nico has a certain reputation. It wasn't that far of a guess, okay? So... What's the truth?"
"We're friends", said Percy firmly, getting more comfortable and resting his head on her shoulder. "Really. Just friends. He's a great listener and we share all of those stupid weird things and he's great. He's not trying to get into my pants, Annie. Really."
"The jury is still out on that one", muttered Annabeth with a playful smile. "But you have a crush on him, don't you? Because Nico is the only topic you talk about these days."
Percy's face caught fire and he whined a little. "Yeah, maybe... A tiny little crush. It's just... he's really dreamy. Like, the Prince Charming I always pictured..."
"Oh. Tell me more", ordered Annabeth, nudging him.
"Only if you tell me more about Piper", teased Percy with a wink. "What's going on there and how have we two been dating and practically spending every day with each other without knowing those things about each other? I mean, really knowing them. And... are we still dating? Right now? Because all this heart pouring stuff is... I mean, I don't know if I'm ready to come... out yet, but I know that I'm growing tired of lying. There are so many lies and I just..."
Annabeth's eyes darkened with hurt. "I—I know what you mean. But... I don't know, Percy..."
/break\
Sally was sitting on her couch, with Tyson curled together on her lap, deep asleep. The di Angelos were still with her. It had probably been the first day Sally had called in sick for herself. She had gotten a neighbor to pick Tyson up from kindergarten while Hades gave her a detailed speech on what options she had now. Where Hades was the clear facts-delivering advocate, Persephone was the shoulder to lean to and the soothing words to help her through this. She had accepted her marriage as what it was so long ago, but she had never wanted for her children to get hurt. The photos of Percy's bruises, knowing they hadn't been inflicted during a school fight, or training, or by bullies, but by the man Sally had invited into their lives. She could handle going through the abuse if it meant keeping her children under the same roof, keeping dinner on the table. But not if it meant to put either of her boys through any kind of pain. A divorce wasn't a fast process and Sally was by far not earning enough to pay for the apartment, Tyson, Percy, Mrs. O'Leary and herself. As much as Gabe drank and liked to gamble – he won nearly as often as he lost – he earned the majority of their income. And Sally had no family, no real close friends. Perhaps that was why she still stuck with him. Gabe was all she had. She never had anyone to confide in.
"Honey, you do now", whispered Persephone as she made Sally a tea while Hades was on the phone. "I'm a fairly good listener. And Hades and I will make sure to help you through all of this."
"That doesn't change that... I don't have a place to stay", sighed Sally confused. "What you said is right. I—I can't stay here. Not if my children aren't safe here."
"Technically, you could kick your husband out", offered Persephone, placing the mug in front of Sally. "Here, drink. And also, you could as well get him arrested. But let's not dwell on those things. The legal options are my husband's field and you two will spend much time figuring out where exactly this will end, but I surely know where it leads. You are obviously free to stay with us. We have plenty of empty rooms, I'm sure Tyson will love it."
"A—Are... Are you sure that would be okay?", asked Sally nearly shyly.
"Oh, I see where Percy got his adorableness from", laughed Persephone with a fond smile. "Sweetie, it really is alright. If I were in your... situation, needing a place to stay, safe for myself and my children, I'd be grateful to have someone to rely on. You're a nice person and a good mother, I'd love to get to know you better. I haven't made too many female friends since leaving Italy either."
Sally was reluctant. She was not a charity case, she wasn't good at accepting help. Ty yawned and tugged on her shirt, earning her full and undivided attention. This wasn't for her, it was for them. So she would never have to see a bruise on Percy's face again and wonder if Gabe had given it to the boy, which would be the first place where her mind would go from now on. It was so she would never have to see a bruise on Tyson's face either. It was to keep her boys safe.
/break\
Nico was ridiculously relieved when Hazel showed Annabeth the way out. He had given his room to Percabeth for three hours and by then, he had started fearing they were having sex on his bed. Once Annabeth was gone, he made his way back to his own room. Percy was back to rolling around on Nico's bed and it had by now become Nico's favorite sight.
"So, what did she want?", inquired Nico casually, grabbing a DVD on his way over.
"Wanted to warn me from the dangerous predator into whose cave I wandered", laughed Percy and sat up. "She thinks you're only studying with me to get me into your bed... which, well, worked. But not like that. Anyway, we had a long conversation and we agreed to break up."
"You... did? Because... of me...?", asked Nico cautiously.
"What? No", grunted Percy and rolled his eyes. "We just had a heart-to-heart about... everything."
Nico nodded, noting how Percy apparently wasn't ready to say it out loud just yet. He wouldn't push. Not about being gay, not about his feelings for Nico. And that was fine. For now, Nico was content enough with knowing Percy was here with him and safe. Putting the DVD in, Nico sat down next to Percy and pulled the green-eyed boy closer. Percy grunted a little, but obediently adjusted to rest his head in Nico's lap while being cocooned into Nico's sheets.
"I should get back home", whispered Percy softly, voice muffled by Nico's thigh.
"No. You really shouldn't", stated Nico firmly, one hand starting to caress Percy's wild mane.
"You can't keep me here forever", pointed Percy out.
"But I can try", whispered the Italian tenderly, palming the back of Percy's neck in a soothing way.
Percy was goo beneath the cunning fingers. "W—Why are you even... Forget it."
"Because you deserve to be treated with respect and to be safe in your own home", answered Nico, grip possessively tight on Percy's neck. "I know I can't lock you into my room forever, but... at least stay for the weekend, please. Call your mom and tell her you're staying overnight."
"It's barely late afternoon... let's just watch the movie and talk later", suggested Percy.
He didn't want to talk about it any longer. He didn't want to call his mother to lie to her. He didn't want to stay here to fall into some kind of delusion. But at the same time, he desperately wanted all of that. He wanted to talk to Nico for hours and hours about everything and nothing. He wanted to call his mom and ask her that he could stay here, with Nico. He wanted to stay, if possible forever. With the stupidly teasing di Angelo siblings, with the kind Persephone and with Nico.
But even if he did that, even if he gave in, at one point he would have to return home. And the longer he stayed in this amazing castle with his Prince Charming, the harder it would be to return to his dungeon with his dragon. The more it would hurt to be alone again, to take care of his injuries alone again. Nico's tender touch, the soothing words while he had wrapped Percy's injuries, even after one time, Percy wasn't sure if he could ever live without it again.
"Percy...", started Nico slowly, motion pausing as he thought for a moment.
"Mh?", grunted Percy affirmatively.
"I know I can't keep you in my room forever", whispered the Italian. "I know you'll leave again. But I want you to know that even when you leave, you can always return here. When you need a place to crash, when you need a shoulder to lean on, or when you just wanna hang out... You can always come to me. And... And I want you to call me. When he hurts you, when you're lonely, when you want to get away. I'll come as fast as I can and I'll get you and bring you here. Okay? Please say yes, because I need that, Percy. If you want me to let you out of this room again, you have to promise to me that when things get hard, you'll come back to me again."
Percy's cheeks felt hot at those words, his heart speeding up. This made everything all the harder. He wished Nico wouldn't say those things, because they made him fall in love with Nico.
"I... I promise", breathed Percy out, shaking a little.
"Good boy", grinned Nico, patting Percy's hair playfully. "I just need to know you'll be as safe as you can be. And that's here, right beside me. I wish I could keep you here full time..."
"I'm not a homeless puppy", sighed Percy a bit annoyed.
"No, you're more like a stray kitten", teased Nico, fingers running through soft hair.
"You're an idiot", muttered the embarrassed jock with a half-haired glare.
Nico just smiled, pulling Percy up to rest against Nico's chest. "Let's watch the movie."
"Yeah, it's not like we both saw the Avengers at least three dozen times", chuckled Percy.
Author's note: Fun fact; while writing this, I somehow imagined Persephone to talk in a Southern accent... _
So, next chapter will have Hades and Persephone bringing the other Jacksons home with them and telling the kids! What will Tyson and Percy think about all of this and how will the confrontation between Sally and Percy go? Oooh and we'll re-visit the whole Thalia-Luke-Octavian love-triangle! ;)