Chapter 9

Despite him allowing Camp-Half Blood to come to Hogwarts Percy couldn't help but respect Albus Dumbledore. The man had ruined his day way faster then the gods ever had, with the exception of his banishment. Percy knew that it wasn't fair to be upset with Dumbledore simply because he needed help, and despite making mistakes he knew that Dumbledore always had his heart in the right place. That was the main reason Percy didn't complain that much about the arrangements. Besides if the campers came they would be in for the surprise of their lives when they saw him. Earlier Dumbledore had helped him come up with a cover story. He was on a quest if someone asked why he was here. That was the best cover story they could come up with and while sad it was technically true. He was on a quest to protect Harry.

Percy walked out of Dumbledore's office and made his way up to the Gryffindor common room. Percy knew that before Annabeth arrived that he needed to ask Fleur for clarification on their relationship as not being on the same page could cause some embarrassment that he didn't need right now. He really liked Fleur and it surprised him how fast he fell for her in such a short period of time. He walked up a few flights of stairs to come up to a painting of a fat woman in her mid thirties. "Greater Good" Percy said knowing that it was either Dumbledore or a member of his resistance team,known as the Order of the Phoenix, that came up with the ridiculous name for a password. The woman gave a small smile and opened the portrait for him to enter the Gryffindor common room.

Percy walked in to see Fleur talking quietly with Hermione and Ginny in the corner, while Ron was embarrassing Harry in a match of wizards chess. Percy still couldn't believe how different the wizarding world was from what they called the muggle world. If someone had told him earlier that a simple second year enchantment would do such things he would have thought they were crazy but now he knew better, Percy knew that any thing was possible for wizards. Percy walked over to Fleur's group. "Fleur can I speak to you for a moment." Percy asked steeling his nerves. He knew that Fleur deserved to know about his past especially since she told him about hers. Despite knowing this he was still nervous about opening up like that.

Fleur looked up obviously startled but relaxed when she recognized the male voice that had spoken. Fleur wasn't used to relaxing in the presence of males. Most of the time she had to be on guard the most around the male gender because of how her veela allure affected them. That was one of the reasons she came to like Percy so much. He thought she was beautiful for her allure or not, her allure didn't even affect him, and he got to know her before he decided if he liked her he didn't just want her for her looks. It was refreshing to Fleur to know that not all men could do was ogle her. Most never got past her looks to realize she was a living being who had feelings and emotions just like everyone else. "Sure Percy, I'll talk to you two later." Fleur said to her new friends while she stood up and stretched before walking out of the common room following behind Percy.

Percy was relieved when she said yes. He hoped she wouldn't question what for and all that while they were in the common room. What he was going to tell her was private and wasn't for all ears to know. He knew wizards had something called the Statue of Secrecy. The Statue of Secrecy was made to make sure that non-magical people, muggles, never become aware of the magical worlds existence. It stated that magic should never be used in the presence of a muggle with the exception of self-defence. And while demigods had the mist you still weren't supposed to go out of your way to use your powers in front of people just in case the mist failed and you were caught on camera or something and you have to explain that.

"Where are we going Percy?" Fleur asked. Not recognizing the route they were taking. What she didn't know was Percy was taking her to a secluded part of the lake that he had found by mistake a couple days earlier. Percy smiled "Their are some things we need to discuss so I figured that we could go to a part of the lake I found since it would be a great place to talk about them." Fleur nodded her head in agreement with his idea. In truth Percy had felt his waters powers return awhile ago and he figured that part of the lake would be a great place to show off his powers when Fleur didn't believe him about his family history. He knew that it was something hard to believe at first from experience and Annabeth hadn't made it any easier for him. He didn't get to see the orientation video and she still treated him like an idiot who was lucky she was taking the time out of her day to answer his questions. It made his blood boil looking back on the things she did and said to him.

Percy didn't know what to think about his powers over water returning to him, it was obvious that they realized he was innocent and wanted him back but he didn't really want to go back. He had found a place where he didn't have to be the leader or the hero. Here he could be normal with the exception of trying to enter himself into the Tri-Wizard tournament. Percy also knew that if they found out he was innocent Annabeth would try to get back together with him and he didn't want that. Percy had found out that he was now over Annabeth. She was to manipulative of a person. She used people who cared for her to get to the top. Her fatal flaw pride made her want to be the best and to date the best and so she had dated him then moved on to Theseus and now she would try to come back to him which he wouldn't allow. He would not let himself fall for all those lies again. He would be the strong person that he knew he was. Because her lying was the reason he was banished and his parents had to move.

Percy had discovered a lot about himself after his water powers left. He realized that he wasn't scared of going in the air anymore. He figured that all children of Poseidon just naturally didn't like the air. Once his powers were stripped he realized Zeus couldn't really stop him from flying on a broom because he was disowned so he had asked Harry and Ron what the best broom on the market was and asked his patrons for one. His patrons sent him the best broom out on the market at the time on the very next day and he headed out to the quidditch pitch with Ron, Harry, and Ginny to be taught how to play.

After awhile they discovered he excelled at every position and could easily play on any house team he wanted. It was decided that his keeper skills surpassed even Oliver Woods a Puddlemere United player. Despite this Percy had little interest in the sport but knew that it could be useful. He knew it was because of his demigod reflexes from having ADHD that allowed him to play such great defense and prevent anyone from scoring goals on him. They all thought he was amazing on a broom and felt that it was a crime if he didn't try out for the team next year. What they didn't know was that he most likely wouldn't be here next year but he didn't see a reason in telling them that and crushing their dreams. With his water powers returned Percy knew that he would be even more of a powerful ally and dangerous enemy. That was why he had to tell Fleur what she was getting into. He didn't want her to not understand things like he had in the beginning due to other people not thoroughly explaining things when they should have. It caused him a lot of unnecessary trouble that hopefully she could avoid.

"Fleur sit down this is going to take a while." Percy said in a most serious voice she had ever heard him use. Most of the time he was joking around or just hanging out he had never acted this serious before. She knew by the tone in his voice that something was wrong or very important and so she gave him her undivided attention. "What is it Percy?" Fleur questioned worriedly. It was truly amazing to Fleur that in such a little amount of time she had come to like Percy as much as she did. She knew that it sounded impossible to fall for someone as fast and hard as she did but she couldn't help it. He treated her the way no-one else had and she knew she was falling for him hard. "You know how you told me about some things from your past?" Percy asked. Fleur nodded not seeing where this was going.

"Well there are some things that you should know from mine." Percy said trying to figure out where it would be best to start off at. He knew he couldn't just start from the battle with Kronos so he figured the beginning would be as good as ever a place to start off at. "Now if I tell you than you will have to let me say everything I have to say without interrupting me because it will take a while to get all of this out and it is hard enough to relive." "I understand that you must be telling me something that you don't like to talk about and you are trusting me with a lot, that is why I will not tell anyone anything you say." Fleur said. Percy had never heard someone speak with so much conviction. The way she spoke sounded so determined that he knew he could trust her. It felt nice to him to know that he had someone who would help him in any way needed.

"When I was twelve years old I found out I was a demigod, do you know what that is?" He asked looking up at Fleur who nodded. "While we weren't required to learn Greek Mythology it was an elective we could take after our third year. I thought it sounded interesting so I took two years of it before I took some harder classes to help with my owls."She said. Percy nodded "Well I found out I was a son of Poseidon God of the Seas when I was twelve. I had to go to a summer camp called Camp Half-Blood where they teach demigods about their heritage and train them in the weapons of their choice. Since then I have went on quests every year to save the world and was called the savior of Olympus last year after stopping a take over attempt by the titans." Percy said then looked at Fleur "Do you follow me saw far?" Fleur nodded "You are half god and have saved the world more than once." She said summarizing everything but also sounding conflicted. Her voice made it clear that she believed him but Percy could tell that she had her doubts. Personally he couldn't blame her for her doubts because he would be the same way.

"At camp I was the leader everyone looked to me for guidance until my half-brother came." Percy said half-brother so angrily that it sent shivers down Fleur's spine. Fleur had never heard Percy talk with so much hate and anger in his voice. Fleur knew that Percy had to have had a big reason for such because he was usually so calm and collected. He had never looked so furious in the short time they had come to know each other. Fleur thought about her little sister Gabrielle and she couldn't imagine hating her. They were as close as siblings could be.

"When he came the campers all gravitated towards him for his strength. Nobody paid any attention to me except for the few people I talked to on a normal basis. I couldn't believe how quickly people would turn their backs on someone." "My girlfriend and all the close friends I made throughout my time at camp left me or believed someone's lies despite the fact that they knew me for years." Percy described all this with hate and a deep sadness in his voice. All the doubts Fleur had vanished with each word he spoke. They were so sincere and full of the pain that only betrayal could cause. Fleur had felt this betrayal before when she started maturing and her veela allure had made itself known by making anyone near her feel the pull male or female. At the age of twelve Fleur couldn't control it and had to watch as all her female friends let jealousy control their actions while her male friends couldn't even think properly in her presence.

While Fleur was thinking about her betrayals Percy was thinking about his own. He could still remember the day when he was banished

Flashback

I walked into the Poseidon cabin only to find my supposedly loyal girlfriend Annabeth and my half-brother Theseus kissing passionately.

"Annabeth how could you?" I asked through gritted teeth. I couldn't believe that my girlfriend and best friend of years would betray my trust. Especially with my own half-brother.

She gasped "Percy it's not what it looks like." But I could tell she was lying. Her eyes had that calculating gleam to them that let me know she was thinking of a way out of this. But I wasn't going to give her the satisfaction of trying to trick me. I was tired of her know it all attitude.

"Really, because it looks like my girlfriend is kissing my brother." I said furiously. "I can't believe I trusted you."

" It's exactly what it looks like." Said Theseus smugly. " She realized she could have much better than the likes of you so when I offered she accepted without hesitation."

"Annabeth I thought you loved me." I said trying to get her to see how dumb her decision is in the hopes that she would come back to me and that we could move on from this since she was the last person I had in this camp.

"I did but then Theseus came and he's better than you."She said effectively breaking my heart. I couldn't believe she would do something like this.

I walked up to Theseus and punched him so hard some teeth fell out,then I tackled him to the floor. We both started passing punches but I had anger on my side I was easily winning since I wanted him punished. I slammed him into the side of the cabin and

I would have continued until three bright flashes caused me to stop. I looked up to see my father Poseidon and his brothers, Zeus, and Hades looking at me angrily.

"What are you doing?" My father asked looking at me with disappointment.

Annabeth spoke up "Me and Theseus were in here talking and he just snapped and punched Theseus." She said lying through her teeth before I got a chance to explain. I knew that she wasn't the same Annabeth I fell in love with when she cheated on me but to lie about it amazed me.

"Percy how could you do that to your brother I hereby disown you" my father said. I suddenly felt my powers over sea leave me. I couldn't understand why my own father would disown me before even hearing my own side of the story. I mean considering his rivalry with Athena I thought he would be upset with her even being in his cabin.

"Perseus for your actions lately we hereby banish you from camp and New York, your parents have been told and want to leave with you so they have decided to move elsewhere."

"But I didn't do anything Theseus did" I said truthfully. Trying to get them to see what really happened but they wouldn't have any of it.

"Enough of your lies you are just jealous of your brother, now leave we have decided to allow you to keep your weapon you will need it" said Hades.

End of Flashback

Percy looked out at the lake and thought about all that had occurred he knew that Fleur had heard the hurt in his voice when he spoke because she took his hand halfway in. He also noticed that when she took his hand he relaxed. Her hand calmed him for reasons he would never know. He also noticed she gripped his hand softly while trying to comfort him. Annabeth only held his hand in public like she was claiming him hers and no-one elses. He realized that if he had paid more attention he would have read the signs a lot sooner and would have noticed that she was lying in a more productive and less hurtful fashion. If he had known earlier his feelings for her wouldn't had manifested over time.

Putting aside his feelings for Annabeth Percy knew that his feelings for Fleur were ten times that. While it took years for him to recognize his feelings for Annabeth it hasn't taken him a week to realize how strongly he felt for Fleur. He knew that he needed to talk to her and ask her out sooner rather than later.

"Fleur" Percy said gathering all the courage he use to have to use in battle. When he realized he had her attention he continued " I really like you. Not a small crush like but a serious feelings for you like. I know that we haven't known each other for a long time, in fact some people would still consider us strangers but we know a lot about each other. And getting to know you has made getting over my betrayal and banishment so much easier. So tangent aside I would like to know if you would be my girlfriend." He finished lamely before putting his head down waiting for an answer. He looked up and was sad to see tears in her eyes.

Fleur listened to his mini speech with rapt attention and couldn't help but cry when he finished. Despite his nervousness she thought it was the most beautiful speech she had ever heard. Fleur never thought that a male would be able to resist her allure and figured that if she wanted to date she would just have to settle. She never thought she would meet someone like Percy.

Percy looked on in sadness. Percy realized that asking Fleur out was what she got from every male she knew. She thought he was different and now would end up mad at him. "Look Fleur I'm sorry about asking its just..." He never got to finish as her lips crashed onto his. He was shocked but quickly responded by putting his arms around her waste as her moved to run through his hair. This was the third girl that had kissed him in Percy's life. And he would trade the other to for more of this one in a heartbeat. Fleur's lips were soft and full of emotions while Annabeth's were always rough and for show. While this kiss was passionate it wasn't awkward. And while unexpected it wasn't completely unexpected like how Rachel's kiss was right before his departure for a quest.

They reluctantly broke apart after oxygen became a problem. Percy knew that he had to have had the dumbest grin ever on his face. The grin on Fleur's face made him happy he was sitting down because if he wasn't he was sure he would have fell with the way his knees were weakening. Fleur laughed "Of course I will be your girlfriend. You are the only person who has ever made me feel the way I do with you."

Percy was calm and collected on the outside but on the inside he was doing back flips. He couldn't believe she said yes. He knew that she had probably developed small feelings for him but for them to be that strong was shocking but not unpleasant. He was happy she had the same type of feelings that he had. He looked at his watch and almost gasped. The campers would be here soon and he had to go to the front of the school with Dumbledore and explain that he was on a mission. Earlier in the day Percy was nervous but with Fleur as his girlfriend he didn't have to worry about Annabeth and he could hopefully catch back up with his two cousins and also best friends Nico and Thalia. While the campers left him they were always by his side and supported him when he needed it.

"Fleur its late we have to get you back to the dorm so I can rest a little before I go meet professor Dumbledore." Percy said. Fleur nodded her head in agreement. Percy stood up and held out his hand fer her to grab. She softly grabbed his hand before they walked off towards the Gryffindor dorm.

Time Skip A Few Hours Later

Percy woke up, grabbed his wand, and cast a quick tempus spell to tell him the time. I was close to six in the afternoon the time where he was supposed to head out to the grounds and meet Professor Dumbledore. He put on some of his best school robes a red,gold,yellow, and black combination that represented Gryffindor and Hufflepuff and had both house crests horizontally across his chest. After speaking to a couple people he made his way down to the grounds. He saw the headmaster standing their waiting on the camp. "Hello Professor." Percy called out as he made his way over to the man. Dumbledore smiled "Percy my good boy good to see you on time. Most students usually come fashionably late as they like to say." He said with the always present twinkle in his eyes.

Percy shrugged "I couldn't pass up the opportunity to see my old friends again." Percy was sure anybody who was listening would notice how sarcastic he sounded. Dumbledore nodded "I know that you won't automatically forgive all of them and you might never forgive some of them but please don't cause a scene in school you can do what you want outside." Percy nodded his head.

They made small talk but the rest of the wait was made in relative silence. While it wasn't uncomfortable it wasn't exactly comfortable either. Both men were to deep in their own thoughts to really make good conversation. At last a ship could be seen in the distance making it's way towards the two at a good speed. It wasn't two fast or slow but moving more at a set pace then a race. The ship was huge and looked to be about three to four stories high. It was a brilliant color of white and gold and shining spectacularly. It's front was long and narrow while the back was wide and thick like it's storage was built in the back. The ship continued to edge closer until it got to the end of the water and stopped at shore where eleven people came out.

They were all tall but one stood out above the rest, maybe because of his height and age or it could be the fact that he had a horses ass. He walked in the front while the rest fell in behind. Percy recognized them all. They were his old friends(emphasis on the word old), his mentor Chiron the trainer of heroes, and his current best friends Nico di Angelo and Thalia Grace. They all looked around in wonder and amazement at the castle and despite him hating most of them he had to agree that it was beautiful. They gasped upon seeing him and he couldn't blame them. He had been missing for a while now and he knew that they wanted to apologize not that at the moment he was going to accept their apologies.

Dumbledore smiled at them "Hello all, My name is Albus Dumbledore and I'm sure most of you all know Percy Jackson." He said in his kind grandfatherly voice he always uses. Percy looked around to see facial expressions Katie, Connor, Travis, and Will all looked happy and apologetic. Like they all wanted forgiveness. Percy missed them but knew that they had to earn his forgiveness. Clarisse's face showed indifference but her eyes showed the true sorrow that she was feeling. Drew's face showed the lust that it always held when he was around her and surprisingly it held happiness that he had been found. He was surprised to see that because the two were never all that close. While surprised he wasn't mad at her because they were never close enough for her to believe him. Annabeth looked like it was Christmas and started giving him looks that she seemed to think were flirty but really looked scary. Percy was actually happy he found out Annabeth's true colors. Jake looked pleased that Percy was ok and hopeful that he would be forgived. Chiron looked happy that his former student was alive and by the looks of it well. Thalia and Nico looked ecstatic that their cousin was safe and sound.

"Hello Albus it has been a long time. These are my students who I guess you can learn the name of while they are being sorted since it will take a while should we head in." Dumbledore nodded his head in agreement and they both walked ahead leading the e way. Before Percy could blink he was tackled in a hug. He looked up and was surprised to see Thalia with tears in her eyes. "Kelp head I missed you so much." Percy smiled "Pinecone face you need to get it together these robes are expensive." He said laughing at the glare he received for her old nickname. As much as she would love to deny it she had missed that name a lot more than she would care to admit.

After they pulled apart he was in another huge hug by his other cousin but was happy to see no tears in his eyes. "Death breath how are you?" He asked playfully to the person he considered a younger brother. "If you ever go missing without contacting me again then I will have Alecto throw you in the fields of punishment." "That reminds me" said Thalia before Percy got struck by some lightning and landed on his butt. The three cousins laughed and the campers joined in until Percy glared at them. Just because he wasn't upset with his cousins didn't mean he forgave them. He saw Annabeth run up and try to hug him from behind. He couldn't believe the nerve the girl had. He stepped to side at the last minute and watched with satisfaction as she fell face first into the ground.

Without bothering to help her up he walked to the Great Hall with the rest knowing that tonight they would have to talk and exchange stories as much as he hate it he needed to find out what was happening at camp. After sharing goodbyes with Nico and Thalia he walked over to the Gryffindor table while the demigods moved to stand in the middle of the Great hall where Dumbledore was waiting to make an announcement. " I would like all of you to welcome "Chiron's Academy of the Magically Gifted."Dumbledore said introducing the people everyone was whispering about. He also knew why they were whispering since the demigods were all in excellent shape and had extremely good looks due to being part god therefore making them stand out more than regular mortals. "They will now be sorted" said Professor McGonagall.

" Chase, Annabeth." Annabeth made her way over to the stool. "Ravenclaw."

"Angelo di Nico." Nico stepped forward. "Gryffindor."

"Gardener, Katie." Katie had to wait a bit on the stool before. "Hufflepuff."

"Grace, Thalia." Thalia calmly walked up. "Gryffindor"

"La Rue, Clarisse." Clarisse roughly walked up. "Gryffindor."

"Mason, Jake." Jake quietly made his way over. "Hufflepuff."

"Stoll,Connor." Connor deviously smirked his way up. "Ravenclaw."

"Stoll, Travis." Travis also smirked his way up. "Ravenclaw."

Percy was surprised with some of the sortings. He knew that Clarisse had to be in Gryffindor because of her recklessly brave action like on his second quest but the Stolls in Ravenclaw. The more he thought about it though the more it made sense. The Stolls always do pranks and never get caught unless they want you to know they did it. The feat went by fast enough and Percy hoped it wouldn't because like expected Dumbledore asked him and the demigods to stay behind. He knew they were going to have to talk eventually about keeping identities safe and all that but he really wasn't in the mood. He followed the headmaster out of the great hall after he was finished eating and knocked before hearing a soft "enter" and seeing everyone else already there. One things for sure Percy thought, this is going to be a long meeting.

An: Next chapter is when the champions will be chosen. Like always, Review if you want the updates to come faster.