CHAPTER FOURTEEN- FIGHT

Percy stared at the man standing on the stage. An Olympian, his days at school were seriously getting bad. But why hadn't he ever heard of someone named Atlas. He had a feeling that the others were also surprised.

As the food appeared in the plates, Percy wasn't in the mood for an appetite. First, Bianca becomes a Slytherin, and now this. He just grabbed a chicken sandwich and started munching, very slowly. The feast was over as he finished his fifth sandwich.

'Head back to your dorms, everyone' Professor McGonagall said, Percy grudgingly got up, and along with Jason and Grover, and Leo, headed towards the Gryffindor Common Room. They ran into Nick on the way

'Oh Grover' he said, as he stopped the four 'Professor Sprout is looking all over for you'

'She is' Grover asked in surprise

'Yes, you better go to her office' Nick said

'Thanks a lot Nick' Grover said, as he rushed towards Sprout's office. The three continued to make their way to the Gryffindor Common Room. as they passed the stairs of the fifth floor, they found Tyson standing in the way, his arms crossed. Percy chose to ignore him and walked forward, as Tyson grabbed his arm.

'What the hell dude' Leo said, butting in 'You wanna fight or something'

'Dad told me' Tyson said, ignoring Leo's comment. Percy gritted his teeth, of course, his dad told him.

'So what' Percy retorted, taking deep breaths. Jason looked at him, worried.

'What are you talking about' Leo asked

'You didn't tell him' Tyson said

'What do you need, Tyson' Percy said

'Why don't you live with us' Tyson said 'You will learn more about the magic world, we can play Quidditch in the stadium, and you don't have to wear those rags, we can treat you better that the stingy mudblood'

The moment these words came out of Tyson's mouth, Percy reacted. His fist contacted with Tyson's face. Tyson backed away, holding his jaw as Percy grabbed his collar.

'Don't talk like that about my mother' Percy yelled

'What, I am only speaking the truth' Tyson said 'Our place is better that house, heck, our storeroom's bigger than your entire house, and what do you get with a measly daily prophet job, your mother gets one article, that's all. Heck, Maybe being a mudblood really affects-'

Another punch, this time from both Percy and Jason. Leo laughed as he jumped and caught Tyson from the back, and kicked him in the butt. Percy and Jason both punched him

'DON'T TALK SHIT ABOUT MOM' Percy yelled, as he punched Tyson to the wall

'AUNT SALLY IS BETTER THAN YOUR WHOLE DAMN FAMILY' Jason yelled, as he punched him in the gut.

'AND THAT'S FOR BEING AN ANNOYING LITTLE PRAT' Leo said, as he punched Tyson in the jaw.

'STOP IT' Professor McGonagall yelled, as she separated Tyson from the three. She turned to them, anger in her eyes.

'MY OFFICE, NOW' She yelled, and then took Tyson to the hospital wing. Percy and Jason caught their breath, as Leo looked wild with excitement

'Finally' Leo said, as the three headed to McGonagall's office 'I wanted to beat that Tyson since day 2'

Neither Percy nor Jason replied, they simply waited for McGonagall to come. she came, and with the looks of it, she looked fumed.

'Inside' she commanded as she opened the door. The three entered and sat on the wooden chairs, as McGonagall sat on the head chair.

'Do you kids wish to be expelled on your first day' McGonagall said 'Now, you better have a good reason for beating Mr. Tyson like he was a punching bag'

Percy took a deep breath, and the three took turns explaining what happened. Professor McGonagall sighed

'5 points will be taken from each of you and Mr. Tyson' McGonagall said 'And you have to serve detention, Mr. Valdez, Mr. Grace, back to your dorms, Mr. Jackson, keep sitting.'

Jason and Leo got up, Percy caught the look in Jason's eye as the door closed. Silence, he uncomfortably sat on his seat as Professor McGonagall stared at him, then she sighed

'Listen Mr. Jackson' McGonagall said 'I know why you and Mr. Tyson don't get along, it is hard to accept the truth, but you are the older one, you should think next time you do this'

Percy lowered his head, as McGonagall sighed.

'You are a true Gryffindor, Mr. Jackson, but you need to keep your calm at times' McGonagall 'And also, I am certain that Poseidon will come tomorrow the moment he hears about this fight'

Then Percy got a lecture for an hour, after that, Professor McGonagall looked at the clock and told him to go.

Percy got up and headed back to his dorm, as he climbed the steps of the seventh floor, he realized that he didn't know the password for this year. Should he go back to Professor McGonagall.

'Password Dear' The Fat Lady asked

'I don't know' Percy muttered 'But you know I am a Gryffindor, I wear the colors and all, plus, you see me every day for the past two years'

'I am sorry dear' The Fat Lady said 'But I couldn't allow you to go without the password, what if you turn out to be some other student, who had drank a Polyjuice potion or such.'

Percy grumbled as he dropped to his knees and rested his head against the wall. He knew that Thalia would come out for the night duty, so he would wait.

As something of an hour passed, the portrait swung open, Percy got to his knees to face Jason, who signaled him to come inside. Percy stepped inside the common room.

'Sorry bud' Jason said 'I was peeking every ten minutes for you, then the fat lady got angry and sent me away. Oh right, the password is Jumping Monkeys. Anyways, How long have you been out there'

'An hour, maybe' Percy muttered, as they entered the dorm. Everyone was asleep, Percy got at his bunk, changed, collapsed on the bed and fell asleep.

September 2nd 2007

The first thing Percy saw the moment he opened his eyes was Leo.

'Dude, shit just got real. Tyson's Old Man is here, and was yelling your name' Leo said

'Expected' Percy muttered, as he got up, and without changing, left the dorm. He headed straight to Professor McGonagall's office, and the first thing he saw was the face of the same man he expected to be. Poseidon was wearing a formal suit, probably for his work. He was arguing with Professor Dumbledore, who was sitting in Professor McGonagall's place.

'I am telling you, this is an assault, my son has been attacked, and you haven't even suspended him' Poseidon said

'From what I hear, it is as much of Tyson's fault as it is of Percy' Dumbledore said, then noticed Percy and signaled him to sit down. Percy sat two seats away from Poseidon, who glared at him.

'So, Percy' Dumbledore said 'I was talking with Poseidon about your little quarrel with Tyson last night'

'Quarrel' Poseidon said 'He broke my son's jaw'

'Guess I get that from the bad side of my blood' Percy said.

'Perseus Jackson' Poseidon yelled 'Show some respect, I am your father'

'Did you think of that when you left mom' Percy said

'Quiet Child' Poseidon said 'Or else'

'Or Else what!' Percy yelled as he jumped from his chair, kicking it down in the process 'What will you do'

'Listen Perseus, I am-' Poseidon said, but Percy butted in

'You are nothing to me' Percy yelled 'I am telling this to you, Poseidon, tell this to your son, if he ever disrespects my mother again, no matter what you do, no force in this world could stop me, and you wouldn't like what I would do to that little rascal then'

'ENOUGH' Poseidon yelled as he got up.

'Calm down' Dumbledore said

'NO, I AM GOING TO TEACH HIM-' Poseidon said, as he put his hand inside his coat to take out his wand.

'POSEIDON' Dumbledore said, as he took out his wand and pointed it at him. Poseidon stopped midway, Dumbledore turned to Percy 'Will you excuse us, Percy'

Percy didn't argue, he glared at Poseidon and left.

The rest of the day went smoothly, Percy overheard Leo talking about Poseidon storming off the castle. They had their first care for magical creatures, but no DADA. Last was Divination. Maria was right, Chiron was a wonderful teacher.

Just as the class left, Percy grabbed his stuff, but Chiron galloped towards him.

'Percy, I have to talk to you' Chiron said

Percy had seen this coming, last summer, Chiron told him to forgive Tyson, but last year was all Luke and the Basilisk, and this year, well, they didn't exactly have a great start. As Percy sat down again, Chiron closed the door.

'I heard what happened' Chiron said 'Not like I didn't see it coming'

'Listen Percy' Chiron said 'I know I am no one to tell how you feel. You might think of me as an old coot who does nothing but gaze at the stars and babbles hocus-pocus crap'

'Never' Percy said 'You are the best'

Chiron smiled a bit on this, but then his look turned back to stern

'It is all about giving a chance. You weren't exactly on good terms with Annabeth, Grover and Luke, but look now, Tyson is the same. You just have to forgive him, and give it all a fresh start' Chiron said

'But Chiron, I don't think I can' Percy started

'You can' Chiron said 'You just don't want to try. Your hatred for Poseidon is affecting your relationship with Tyson. Just move on, see Tyson for as the person he is, not as the Son of Poseidon, but as Tyson Olympian, a wizard like you, who dreams big'

Then Chiron's look softened

'It is all foreseen Percy' Chiron said 'Everything, even this conversation, was meant to happen. In this world of Magic, nothing is a coincidence. We Centaurs, being the oldest creatures to walk mother earth, know about it. that's why we study the stars, you can say they give us hints.'

'So, how is my life' Percy asked jokingly

Chiron smiled 'Messed up' he replied jokingly 'Now go back to your common room and think about it'

Percy smiled and left. After Paul, Chiron was the only teacher that could make Percy happy.

THE NEXT DAY

Percy rushed down the hallway, a half-eaten toast in his mouth. He picked it up when Grover informed that they were going to be late for DADA's first class of the year. Percy's mind was racing, as he slammed open the door.

'Sorry Professor Pau-' Percy stopped when he realized the whole class was looking at him. drat it, how could he forget that Paul wasn't here.

'Ah, Mr. Jackson' Atlas said 'I have heard about your heroic approach against the Basilisk, now, take your seat'

Percy sat next to Grover, and pulled out the DADA textbook. Atlas flipped through the pages of the textbook, a look of disappointment in his eyes, he sighed as he shook his head.

'Boring' Atlas murmured as he tossed the book and grabbed the chalk, and scribbled on the black board.

'All good' Atlas said, as he walked away from the board, and Percy read what he wrote

Three Unforgivable Curses

Atlas grinned as he faced the class, playing with his chain.

'Time to give you some extra knowledge'