Chapter 1.
Olympus, Ancient Greece.
"You cannot keep him Poseidon!" Zeus shouted at his brother.
Poseidon stood up, trying his best to control his anger. "Why is that so?"
Athena almost slapped her face. "Haven't you been listening?" She asked her nemesis. "The Great Prophecy says that if your child were to survive till the age of sixteen, he will have to face Gaea."
Poseidon was shocked, he thought he detected some empathy from her.
"We'll have to keep him somewhere, banish him for the time being, just like what I did to Dionysus." Zeus told him, shooting a glance at his son.
Poseidon considered his options. It would be best if he kept him somewhere safe, until the war is over. But he would be out of his reach. He looked at Zeus, no doubt he wants some child of his to be the 'Gaea Slayer'.
At least his child would be safe. He couldn't ask for anything else. He looked at the other Olympian gods. "Fine. I agree to keep my son hidden until the Great Prophecy is over."
Zeus wore a small smile. He would kill that worth less sea spawn as soon as this meeting was over. His daughter would be the one leading the attack to Mother Earth.
But Poseidon wasn't finished yet. He would need someone to care for his son for the time being. And he knew just the right person. "However, he must stay with my son's wife. Telephassa." He looked around, daring the Olympian gods to object to his choice.
Zeus rose to his feet, his plans were shattering. "No. If you give me permission to-" He was cut short when Poseidon gave him his best death glare. The King of Gods flinched involuntarily. "He's my child, and I will do whatever it takes to keep him safe. Even if it means tearing Olympus apart."
"Fine. But I will be allowed to visit him, and see whether is he going to be the prophesied one." Zeus hoped that Poseidon would be as dumb as how his name sounds like, it would be better if he was dumber.
Poseidon took his time to comprehend his brother's undertones. He hoped that he's next decision wouldn't be a wrong one. "Fine. But I swear on the River Styx, that if you harm any of my family. I will wedge war amongst Olympus." Thunder boomed in the distance, the seal was made. Poseidon teleported away to find his son, Perseus.
Young Perseus Jackson was playing with his mother, Sally Jackson. Being in Ancient Greece, such last names were uncommon. Even the usage of last names were not common.
"Mom. When is dad coming home?" Percy was almost dying of hunger due to waiting too long. Sally looked at the sun. It was still sun high, or in other terms, afternoon. "Soon dear. Your father is just... busy."
Percy looked at his mom. "Doing what? Its been a long time since he visited. And the only time he did, he's always there when I'm asleep for something."
"Percy, your father promised he would be here, long enough so that you can see him." Speaking of the devil, Sally felt a pair of strong arms wrap around her waist.
"What are you cooking?" Poseidon asked. He kissed his wife's neck. Sally laughed. "Lunch. What took you so long? The seas were churning for more than an hour or so."
Poseidon originally wanted to pretend that he never had that conversation with Zeus, but now, the memories came crashing down to him. Like the tide coming down on a sandy beach. He sighed and sat down on a chair.
Sally stopped what she was doing and looked at the God of Seas sadly. "What happened?" She asked.
Poseidon opened his mouth to speak but was interrupted when his son came crashing in. "Dad!" Percy launched himself at his dad.
Poseidon smiled a little. He nudged his son's hair. "Hey kiddo." Percy recognised that tone well. Some bad was, or already happened.
"What happened?" He was afraid to ask, fearing that it might be because he might have accidentally pointed the wrong finger at the moon once. And accidentally said something very colorful during the celebration of Zeus' birthday.
"I'm afraid I have to send you away."He couldn't look at his son, nor his wife. "W-why?" Tears were forming at the corners of the young demigods eyes.
"Athena told me about the Great Prophecy. And because someone was afraid that you might still his/her child's thunder, I have to keep you hidden for a while. Until the Great Prophecy is over. Hint on the word 'THUNDER'."
Percy heaved a sigh of relief. He was glad that it wasn't his fault. Or at least, all of it his fault. But he didn't want to leave. "Where would he go?" Sally brought him closer to herself. Afraid that if she were to not stand by his side, he would disappear.
"He would stay with my other," He looked at the faces of his other family. "Um... other son's wife."
Thankfully, their faces didn't change. "Would we be able to see him?" Sally asked. At least she could trust her husband's son.
"Yes, we will." Poseidon continued to look at Percy's face. He wanted to be able to remember that face, before something bad happens to him. "You'll visit me right?" Percy asked, hopeful.
Poseidon clutched is chest in mock pain. "You think I would not visit my own flesh and blood?"
Percy rolled his eyes."Whenever you visit, its always late and mom always tells me to go to sleep. How would I know you've visited if you're always late?"
Poseidon gave his son a cheeky smile. "Sorry about that." Sally stepped in. "Sorry to disturb this father-son boding moment, but when does Percy have to leave?"
Poseidon stood up."Now." Percy looked at his mom, then his father. "I'm ready." Poseidon gave him a brave smile. "Grab on to my trident."
Percy gave his mother one last look. "Bye mom." Sally waved him goodbye, even though her heart told him not to. Tears were starting to form at the brim of her eyes. The son of Poseidon grabbed on to his father's trident, before disappearing away.
Telephassa was sitting in the courtyard, watching her son, Cadmus, learn how to use a sword properly. When she felt a strong presence behind her. She turned and saw the God of Seas behind her.
She bowed."M'lord." Poseidon smiled slightly. "Is Agenor here?"
"I'm afraid he's busy with other matters." She rose, looking at Poseidon apologetically. "Is there a problem?" She asked.
"No. I just need him to do me a favor." Poseidon looked at his daughter-in-law. "Can you help me with something?"
Telephassa looked at her 'father' questioningly. "What is that?" A young boy, about the same age as Cadmus stood out from behind the god. He looked like Poseidon in many ways.
"I need you to help take good care of my son."
She pondered over the question for a while. "Of course. Cadmus would need someone to play with." Poseidon smiled. "Thank you. I need to leave now. Please take good care of my son." She adverted both the boy's head and her's as Poseidon revealed his true form.
Telephassa took a seat. "Sit down." She told the boy.
"What's your name?" She asked him. The boy looked at her with startling sea-green eyes. "Perseus. But my mom calls me Percy."
She smiled at Percy. "Hello Percy, my name is Telephassa. I'll be taking care of you for a while." At that moment, a boy rushed in. "Mother, I need-. Who's this?" He pointed at Percy.
"He'll be with us for a while. His name is Percy." Cadmus looked at Percy, before walking up to him, hand extended. "Hi Percy, my name's Cadmus."
Percy shook the hand. "Hello Cadmus."
He gestured to his new brother. "You want to learn how to use a sword?" Percy looked hesitant. He glanced at Telephassa, he's new mother. In a way.
She nodded slightly. "Sure." Percy ran after his brother back into the courtyard as Cadmus introduced him to their swords master.
She turned and faced the boys. She wasn't sure why Poseidon wanted to hide, or ask her husband to protect his son, but she was determined to take good care of him. Until he is old enough to fend for himself.
Author's note: Thanks for all those who read my other story, Taylor Fletcher, the betrayed hero. But unfortunately, to those who welcomed it, I will be taking down the story because it didn't really hit my standards.
The first chapter of the story was like wow! But then, slowly, the other chapters turned into crap. Probably because I didn't put much thought into it, being my first Fanfiction. Hence I wrote this new one.
Most of you might probably be wondering why is this story's first chapter similar to Anaklusmos14's timeless warrior, no idea too. But I asked permission.
My first chapter of my new story. How as it?
Review and rate, thanks.
