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Apollo's Palace

"HOLD HIM DOWN! "Apollo screamed.

Percy's body was shaking wildly, and it seemed Hermes was having quite a hard time in restraining his son.

"COME OVER HERE AND HELP ME PUT ON THE STRAPS YOU DUMB TWIT!" Hermes hollered back.

"Straps? Oh fuck, forgot about them, "Apollo mumbled under his breath.

Nodding his head Apollo rushed over to Hermes.

Apollo quickly strapped Percy's legs up as tight as possible. and then went to do his arms.

After about five minutes Percy was fully strapped down.

"He won't be going or moving anywhere anytime soon, "Hermes said exhausted.

Nodding his head in agreement Apollo sat down in the visitor's chair to the right of Percy's bed.

"If I had remembered about the straps I installed years ago this may have gone smoother. And easier for you bro... Sorry, "Apollo apologized.

Taking his hands off of his head Hermes looked up at his brother before saying, "This works and I will personally get you a date with that girl you have been going on about for so long."

Apollo's eyes widened with joy. He jumped up out of his chair and made a fist pump.

"Oh. my. GODS! "Apollo screamed like a little girl.

Laughing Hermes beckoned Apollo to calm down.

Once Apollo was calm and sitting down once more Hermes said," ONLY if this works AND you better not act like that around her or I bet there won't be any second date."

Rolling his eyes Apollo was about to say something when a tired masculine voice interrupted him.

"I heard she likes girls, so no worries there Phoebe."

Both gods jumped in fright due to the new voice.

Looking over to where the voice was, both gods were shocked to see an awake yet still very exhausted Percy Jackson.

Hermes was about to speak when he noticed that Percy had fallen right back to sleep seconds after his little chirp.

"Well you got that date Apollo, "Hermes promised as he held his sons hand as best as he could.

Smiling with excitement Apollo walked up to Percy's left side as Hermes was on the right.

After a few more moments of smiling, Apollo shook his head and frowned.

"Wait did he just call me Phoebe?"

Camp Half-blood

"I told you Annie you can never ever beat a superior,"Thalia boasted with a grin.

"Whatever you say lightning bug, "Annabeth raged.

"Why you.."

"Annabeth! Thalia! lunch time!" Grover shouted from afar, interrupting Thalia.

Annabeth stuck her tongue out at Thalia's annoyed figure before jogging off towards Grover.

"Coming!" Annabeth shouted back.

Thalia watched Grover and Annabeth walk off past a patch of tress before she sighed and began to slowly follow her friends.

"Gosh I am pretty hunger,"Thalia complained, seconds before her stomach began the traditional whale mating call.

As lunch finished Thalia and Annabeth went off to spend the rest of the day at Thalia's pine tree.

"Are you sure this is okay? "Annabeth said nervously, as she twiddled her thumbs.

Rolling her eyes Thalia sighed and said, "it is just one afternoon Annie and plus it is just art."

"Only this one time?"

"Yes,"Thalia assured her.

"Now then,"Thalia said as she stopped and faced her pine tree, "Let's just relax and enjoy the rest of the day. Is that okay with you?"

Sighing Annabeth nodded her head and sat down and laid against the trunk of the tree.

Satisfied with her friends answer Thalia did the same.

"So Annie..."

Interrupting Thalia was a whisp of mist. Within seconds the whisp turned into an image of..

"Lady Artemis?"Annabeth asked confused as she stared at the face of the moon goddess.

"Thalia, Annabeth,"Artemis said," can we have a quick chat?"

Apollo's Palace, Hour later

"Phoebe?"

Apollo went on and on and on for the next hour about how Percy called him Phoebe.

"It is phoebus!"Apollo stated,"P-h-o-e-b-u-s!"

Hermes who was sitting down with his hands rubbing his temples had put up with this long enough.

"ENOUGH! "he shouted before quickly looking over to Percy. Making sure he hadn't awoken, "It was a freaking joke Apollo, so please just SHUT UP about it already!"

"BU..."

"No fucking buts. Just shut UP! "Hermes growled.

Pouting Apollo mumbled something before sitting down in his chair.

Calming down Hermes fixed his hair and looked down at his watch.

"Oh shit,"Hermes said with widened eyes.

"What? "Apollo asked.

"Dad, "Hermes sighed.

"Leave Percy a note and I will meet you there, "Apollo said before flashing out.

"Such a child, "Hermes sighed.

"You are no better."

"I at least have style and manners at times, "Hermes stated before getting up.

Smiling at his son Hermes asked, "feeling any better?"

"Well from feeling like I made contact with a freight train hours ago I feel quite okay, "Percy smiled weakly.

Patting his son's shoulder Hermes said," I will be back later, so rest up."

Just as Hermes was about to leave Percy weakly shouted, "are you not forgetting about something?"

Stopping in his tracks Hermes turned around from the door and snapped his fingers before flashing away.

Smiling Percy closed his eyes once more.

"Finally some peace and quiet."

Snuggling up to his pillow Percy exhaled before finally falling asleep once more.

Throne room

As Hermes flashed in he saw his father Zeus and his brother Apollo sitting at a round table.

"Huh, that is new."

"Sorry I am late, "Hermes apologized whilst sitting down.

Zeus waved it off and frowned sadly at his sons.

"What is wrong father?" Apollo asked in a sincere tone. while his head was cocked to the side.

"Indeed, "Hermes agreed, with a nod of his head.

Sighing Zeus asked one simple question.

"Will you help me in meeting the needs of your uncle Hades?"

After a few moments of silence Hermes broke it.

"Um..Yes of course. Is that all you wanted? No yelling at us for breaking the rules?"

Apollo who was surprised sat there in awe.

Zeus nodded his head to confirm Hermes question, "What you did was for the better. It may not have been the proper way. but it will get the job done and we might just live to fight another day."

"Thank you father, "Hermes said, "We are sorry, it was just we didn't know how you would react to his powers and such."

Zeus just waved his sons remark, "No worries"

Breaking out of his faze Apollo shook his head before asking,"sooo.. we done here?"

Cracking a small smile Zeus nodded his head once again.

"Oh but before you go please do send my apologizes to your boy Hermes."

"Will do, "Hermes promised.

"Just notified us when we are needed, "Apollo said before flashing out.

Shaking his head Zeus said," I thought you would be the least patient one of the family."

"And it seems I am one of the only patient ones to date,"Hermes chuckled.

Rolling his eyes Zeus beckoned his son off.

Just as Hermes was about to flash away Zeus said one more thing, "tell your brother we will meet tomorrow."

Nodding his head Hermes finally flashed away. Leaving Zeus alone to his thoughts and an empty throne room.

After a few more moments Zeus flashed the table away before he too left.

"Gods our family is one big mess, "A feminine voice said as she stepped out of the fire that was casually burning in the middle of the throne room.

"Percy you are our only hope, so please don't stray as well."

Percy(Apollo's Palace)

your destiny will be to destroy the gods...

Father stop! Don't...

Found you boy!

Percy I love...

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

"AHHHHHHHHHHHH!"Percy screamed as he awoke.

Quickly sitting up Percy began to inhale and exhale deeply while sweat poured down his forehead.

Looking around Percy saw nothing but a bunch of machines and empty chairs.

Sighing in relief he laid back down. Wiping his sweat away Percy pulled the blankets back up over his body.

"What in the fuck were those voices."

"Your destiny," An old feminine voice said.

Percy looked around but couldn't find a source. It just seemed to be everywhere.

"Your future, "Another voice said. It sounded around the age of the last.

"Your one true love," a different but still feminine and very old voice completed.

As with that sad the voice was gone and Percy was left even more confused than before.

"What in the..."

"PERCY!"

Looking over Percy was met with the grinning face of Apollo and the disapproving face of his father.

"Jesus Apollo he could've been freaking sleeping dumbass," Hermes shook his head.

Rolling his eyes Apollo smiled and walked over to Percy.

"So how is our patient?" Apollo asked with his clip board in hand.

"Better than I was before you guys left, "Percy explained with a small smile.

"That is good to hear son, we will have a chat about what happened later, "Hermes said," I have to go do my mail run so I will be back later tonight. Oh and Apollo don't let him leave!"

"Yeah yeah,"Apollo said while he was occupied with his machines.

Nodding his head Percy smiled as he watched his dad flash away.

"Soo am I free to go home? "Percy asked while pulling himself out of bed.

"You know your dad told me not to let you leave and you know how much I want to please his every needs, "Apollo said sarcastically.

"Thanks uncle I will see you later, "Percy grinned.

Frowning Percy sighed," I don't want to use my powers at the moment. so.. could you.."

Apollo chuckled before snapping his fingers and flashing Percy back to Hermes Palace.

Hermes Palace

Upon flashing in Percy landed right onto the couch.

"Ah, perfect, "Percy said happily, as he rested his feet on the coffee table and laid back into the sofa.

Turning on the television Percy turned it to the history channel.

"Greek Gods with Rand..."

'Click'

"Spider man, spider man. Does whatever a spider can..."

'Click'

Turning the television off Percy sighed.

Getting up off the sofa Percy walked over the front door.

"Maybe I should go for a little walk, "Percy suggested to himself.

Opening the front door Percy walked outside and was instantly hit in the face with bright evening sunlight.

"For fuck sakes Apollo."

Sorry Perce

Closing the door behind him Percy set off towards the balcony overlooking Manhattan.

As Percy began his walk he was met with the beautiful sight of Olympus.

Many of the minor gods would nod their head or wiggle their fingers at him.

One of which seemed to be a minor goddess of love.

Percy just awkwardly smiled back and kept on walking.

After thirty minutes of solid walking he finally reached his destination.

"Ah beautiful Manhattan."

Leaning on the guard railing Percy scanned saw groups of people fighting, cops chasing criminals, people walking in the parks, and even mothers buying their sons ice cream.

"I hope everything is okay mom, "Percy sighed as he smiled sadly as he watched the mothers with their children," I will come visit soon. I promise."

You better do it fast Perseus. An old raspy voice said.

"Who's there? "Percy asked startled.

Oh Perseus when are you going to remember the voice of your great grandfather?

"Kronos?"Percy growled with gritted teeth, "What do you want?"

Liking the new additions?

Clenching his teeth even harder Percy said, "was I to challenging for you? You took away my ability that prevents exhaustion to punish or weaken me even though you full know I still have my speed!"

Laughing Kronos said,You really think that was my intent? I could squash you like a bug demigod. You don't realize this Perseus but without your ability to prevent exhaustion there is no running. Did you already forget about the little session?

"Fuck you!"

And with that said Kronos was gone his laugh was left behind for a matter of seconds.

With widened eyes Percy sat down onto the bench that was directly behind him.

Placing his hands on top of his head Percy screamed at the top of his lungs.

"My day just got one-hundred fucking times better!"

Back at Hermes Palace

As night fall neared Percy had decided it was best to rest and watch a movie while waiting for his father.

Finishing up his pizza Percy laid down on the sofa before turning on a movie.

"Gods it has been way to long, Star Wars!" Percy cried.

"Oh my a whole month!"

"A day is even to long for me father, "Percy replied, still focused on his movie.

Laughing Hermes went over and sat down beside his son.

"I see Apollo let you out early, "Hermes sighed.

"Moment you left was the same I did as well,"Percy explained.

"Idiot,"Hermes mumbled under his breath.

Pausing the movie Percy turned around to face his father.

"Dad I know what the issue is," Percy said.

"You do? "Hermes asked surprised.

"You remember the time I was knocked out due to the Hecate event? "Percy asked.

Nodding his head Hermes motioned Percy to continue.

"Well.. it seems I lost my power to run, but not the ability, "Percy explained., "Thus why I was knocked out."

Hermes eyes widened as he face palmed.

"Fuck! I knew there was something we were missing,"Hermes moaned, "My mistake almost cost your life."

"Whatever, we have more important things to worry about, "Percy said, "well I mean I do."

"Which is? "Hermes asked waiting patiently for an answer.

Taking a deep breath Percy said, "how I am going to cope with these changes. We don't want something like this to happen again. I have to learn to better control my abilities. More of like an on and off switch, but mentally."

Nodding his head Hermes said, "Agreed. but for now let's get some rest and talk about this in the morning."

Nodding his head Percy yawned and turned the television off before making his way to the bedrooms.

"Night dad, "Percy yawned.

"Night son, "Hermes smiled.

After watching his son disappear into his bedroom, Hermes got up and flashed away the mess.

"Teenagers, "Hermes grumbled, "Love them but hate them."

Turning off the lights Hermes took one last look around the room before flashing into his bedroom.

It was going to be quite a journey for him and Percy, but in the end things might actually turn out better than expected.

Well I do hope this one was a good chapter. But I wont know if no one send me pm or reviews...

Anyways till next time!