My gaze fell directly on Amphitrite. Anger surged throughout me, past anger that has not been resolved. At the deepest recesses of my mind, Fear clouded my mind. She made my life a living hell when my mother wasn't present. The same as that bastard Gabe, who hurt my mother and me. Due to him, I eventually discovered that mother did love me even though she used me.

"Perseus… I know you won't forgive me," Amphitrite said, "but there are more important matters to attend to."

Forgive? Don't take me so easily, Amphitrite. Forgiveness is earned not given. You have done nothing but being pain. I will never forgive you. And is mother with her? Doesn't she know what she did to me?

"Ha… what matters do I have with you?" I hissed, "You have made your case earlier. And mother why are with this woman?"

"Percy… she is your grandmother." Sally said, "She brought me here since I wanted to speak with you, after I finished something important I had to attend to... And I heard what happened."

Does my life need to be publicized? Anyways, what was did mother attend to? I could think of all kinds of explanations but it probably was some event from her college.

I laughed. "I know who Amphitrite is… mother." I said, "I know everything… how you are her daughter… And sleeping with your stepfather. Don't you think it's quite a low thing to do, isn't it?'"

Sally moved toward me. A sharp pain shot out from my cheek. "Feisty, aren't you mother? Hitting your own child, what kind of mother are? Oh what about using me trap this mindless god on my right?" I said, stealing a glance at Poseidon, quietly he moved behind a couch. "Hiding behind the couch, what a coward?"

"Percy…" Amphitrite began.

"Yeah I know… like I haven't been threatened by a god before," I quickly countered.

"Percy…son… calm down. Let's talk this through," Sally said.

"How can I be? Do you know what that woman did to me?"

Sally remained silent. I knew the answer already, she did not know a thing. Should she have known? Or was she ignorant of my well being?

"I knew you wouldn't… but I will tell you," I said, "Amphitrite at times, she would cut me then heal me with water. Or chain me at the bottom of the sea to check if I survive. Worst of all, one time she stripped me, climbing on top of me without clothes. Luckily you returned home mother, so she quickly dressed me and left… I was fourteen at the time. That is but scratching the mere surface of all Amphitrite did to me"

"Forgive me… anger clouded my mind, I lost it?" Amphitrite said.

"Does that justify nearly raping my son, mother?" said sally. Fists clenched tight. Her whole body shaking. Amphitrite stepped back, unable to approach both of us. With inhuman speed, sally hit Amphitrite in the stomach. Falling to her knees, Amphitrite held her abdomen in pain. Turning toward me, she said "I never knew Percy… I was so distracted with protecting you from monsters or other gods that I forgot about my mother's anger toward you... I won't ask to forgive me but please understand that I will remain at your side, no matter what occurs. "Turning toward Poseidon, she asked, "Poseidon, What is wrong with you?"

Poseidon did not answer. He stepped back, eyes widened in fear. What is father hiding? He hasn't told me the entire truth, hasn't he? Amphitrite slowly stood up, clutching her stomach where sally had hit her.

"Husband… you haven't told Perseus the entire truth." Amphitrite said.

"Don't tell him… it will break him." Poseidon said.

Don't tell me what, Poseidon? I knew you still hid something from me. But it doesn't matter, I have heard enough. And Poseidon, I'd Hate to break it to you… but I am already broken, shattered, destroyed… or whatever adjective you wish to use. I have been so for a long time. Also, I am in the same room you dumb god.

"We must… you can't keep it a secret…" sally said.

"Also, I know what happened at your end… with Annabeth." Amphitrite said. Sally looked at Amphitrite with a fierce gaze. Amphitrite nodded in response. Turning toward Poseidon, her face contorted in rage… like tiger watching it prey. Poseidon retreated further into the room.

The great god of the seas cornered, like a rat cornered by a cat. What a sight to see? The distressed face of Poseidon. "Percy… I didn't know…I thought she was a nymph or something. She didn't resist either so thought… It was a go ahead."

"Oh father… how gullible do you think I am?" I said, facing all present in the room, "what are you all hiding? Don't hide it… I hate all these lies."

"I see…." Amphitrite Said, "Then I will tell you the truth. I know you hate me and might not believe me… but I tell the truth, Percy. The lust potion Aphrodite talked about, she exaggerated a bit. The potion merely… arouses the god. Apollo tried to prank Athena and Poseidon. Sure it would have been hilarious to see an aroused Athena chased by Poseidon. But damn Apollo as drunk as he was, basically drugged the wrong drink, which now involved Annabeth. Demigods can't handle such a powerful potion, so they lose reason… and immerse themselves in pleasure."

No, it can't be… but why would Annabeth be with Poseidon in the first place? Or did my father trick her? That is the main question. But I don't know anything anymore. Lies and deceit flood this world. I am but a victim. I am alone. Forsaken by this world. Only my mother stands at my side but she used me at first… But betrayal, it hurts. Pain fills my body, unable to stop, crushing my heart and my trust. I wish to die… to escape all this. Is this the reason I was born? To suffer and used as a mere tool. Those I love always end up betraying me. I have no friends or loved ones…wait, maybe Artemis, will stay at my side. Maybe if I tell her about the potion…she will believe me.

Wait… the potion only arouses a god, doesn't it? Then she used me, her friend. It can't be true. She is a maiden goddess… she can't…she can't… do stuff like that. Did I do something wrong to her? Or did she merely wanted to become close to me so she could take me. No, what about the times we spent together? Talking while watching the moon… it can't be true.

"Did Artemis do the same?" I said.

Amphitrite and my mother looked at me with concern eyes. Sally brows drew together, biting her lip. "She didn't use you per say but she was conscious throughout the whole thing." Amphitrite said. Said.

"No… you lie, like you have always done," I said, "she would never do such a thing… she wouldn't."

" I am sorry son… but she speaks the truth," I said.

My heart shattered. Dropping to my knees. What could I do? Party? When I my life was all but a mere lie. Even when I was loyal including my fatal flaw which is loyalty, I am still betrayed. I curled up, holding my legs close to me. Cold, wet tears flowed freely down my face. I am alone… truly alone. My heart wrenching sobs echoed throughout the room. Sensing a hand on my shoulder, I saw my mother giving me a worried glance.

"Mom… do you love me?" I said.

"Of course, you are my precious son." She said.

I embraced her with all my strength, refusing to her go. Her blouse wet with my tears. All my restraint broke, I held her as if she were my whole world, the only one I trust and love. The room glowed gold for a split second. Hermes appeared in the room. "Zeus… ordered all gods to the throne room, the meeting can't be delayed any longer." I said.

I removed myself from my mother's embrace and walked toward Hermes. Placing a hand on my shoulder, he teleported me from the room in a golden flash. Time to end this…

*Extended the chapter... feeling good about this. felt like i needed to add more. Sally could probably take on the gods... one hit KO's everywhere...