Third Person POV:
A week has passed and still not a single sign of Percy's whereabouts were gathered. Every single has lead been chased down by the stubborn Prince of the Sea with no sign of giving up. It seems as if Triton has traveled across the entire ocean in an attempt to track down any knowledge on Percy, no matter how obscure the information may have been. From the whispers of Lobsters in the middle of the Atlantic to the rumors of monsters lurking in the Mariana Trench. So far it was all for naught. It is like the boy has simply vanished from the face of the planet. Triton was still following his father's orders.
Amphitrite didn't sit idly by and watch the world spin on it's axis, no, no. She called and communicated with her sisters and other water spirits chasing down leads on land. She was attempting to try and find Percy's mothers but, since he left so little information on their physical location, she has turned to chase rumors. Perhaps he decided to break his banishment and live with them. She doubted it however. This time, her husband asked her to look for him. Practically ordered. It's not like she wasn't going to help but, the extent of her reach would have been less if it weren't for the King of the Seas.
Poseidon was in a pinch. He had an ocean to run and ancient laws forbade him from going out and interfering with Percy's life. Since Poseidon has no clue where he is or what he is doing; he doesn't want to risk another punishment falling on the boy. For now however, he's deciding to figure out what was going on with the news Triton brought him a week back. Things were stirring and Poseidon knows that. What he doesn't know is how big it may have gotten. So, he must keep an ear to the ground and be on the lookout for threats. Pieces have fallen and he is attempting to know where they lie and to what they connect to.
No word of Percy's absence managed to find the it's way towards his mothers' ears and they were beginning to grow worried. They knew that Percy would always find a way to reach out and mention that he is alright. Never has he failed before to get the word to them, even when he was at deaths door. It has grown into quite the concern. Naseae even tried to reach out and send out word to see what she would get in return. So far, nothing.
Now the snow goddess on the other hand, didn't hold it together as well as the others. Khione wasn't the type to hide her angst and even gave threats because they wouldn't give any information on where in god's name he is. She knew where Percy was going to be staying and has requested numerous times to be let in by Poseidon but, he didn't think it was the best idea. It wasn't like Percy to ever not check in. Plus her being a goddess and all gave her special privileges over his banishment status. Namely, it didn't affect her all that much.
Poseidon sat on his thrown with his symbol of power in his main hand as he began contemplating what went wrong. The last conversation he held with his son wasn't a pleasant one and Poseidon thought if that was the straw that broke the camels back. From just watching his quest he knew that his younger years have been rough. It's extremely concerning about what he went through and now that Percy knows that the Fates old his life tightly, it questions what Percy might try to do.
He did stand up to the gods, what makes the Fates any different for a naïve child? "We will find him. I'm sure of it." Amphitrite entered the throne room and took her place in the seat next to his.
"How? No one has seem him or even knew he existed for twelve years. Now he just up and left without a words acknowledgement. Our fruits of labor didn't yield anything. It's been a week and we scoured the oceans and have found nothing. Just things that didn't exactly give any more pleasant news." Poseidon replied.
"We'll keep looking. It isn't like he disappeared off the face of the earth." She tried to reassure him. She knows how he must feel.
"I know. It's just that this is the second I lost him... But this time I know he's out there and not in Hades realm. What if he doesn't want to be found?" This time he has a point.
"That is entirely up to him but, I don't think that is the case." She said with a smile.
"Why's that?"
"Did you even see how excited he was to be here? How he would around with a lopsided smile that brightened the room? He WANTED to be here. I bet he wanted to explore every inch of this place when he got the chance. He is still a child. He still has that sparkle, it hasn't vanished like all the other demigods. Surprising given what he went through." She finished and a flash of light lit up the room surprising both Amphitrite and Poseidon.
"Indeed it is." Something like three voices spoke in unison.
"Lady Fates!" Poseidon shouted in surprise. "What brings you here?" Poseidon asked with as much respect as he could muster. Three extremely old hags stood in front of the King of the Sea.
"Your son- We have big plans- Yes, plans for his future." The three of them spoke in parts. "It is in his destiny." The last thing was said together.
"What are you talking about? Where is my son?" Poseidon was growing more and more frustrated.
"We took him- He's with us- We have him- After you told him- We grabbed Percy- He plays a very important part." Always cryptic.
"What do you mean? What are you going to do with my son?!" Poseidon was growing angry.
"A quest- To save- Very soon."
"What quest? Why did you take Percy!? I want my boy back!" He knew they held power over his son and didn't like that they were going to be toying with his life. Percy shouldn't have to go through such things in his already dangerous life.
"Of course, but first- His prophecy.
Two shall take the journey of the lost and
To find the cure of the weakened soul.
An enemy to reappear arises
It's up to the brothers to dwindle the masses.
Finding themselves in a land unmapped
A single choice must be made.
Answers held with the ones who hate.
To be late means death awaits.
The fates finished speaking and disappeared into the evening light without answering Poseidon's questions at all. Poseidon immediately rushed away and towards the room where Percy was supposed to be staying. Not even bothering to dwell on the prophecy that was given by the three Fates themselves. That was not a matter that could possible be kept secret, Poseidon just hoped that the Olympians would notice just yet.
Passing guards and spirits with haste, he sensed that someone was in that room. A small smile found it's way towards the mouth of the Sea King. Slamming the doors open there lay Percy sound asleep. He was glad. Calling off the search for his son the moment he realized that Percy was no longer in any danger. Smile with his usual pearly whites he simply stared at the boy. Until his smile disappeared when he got a single that identified an emergency meeting up on Olympus.
Placing one his most trusted guards by the door Poseidon told him to keep watch over the boy and that nobody is to enter unless given permission by himself, Amphitrite, or Triton themselves. The guards name was Nerio and he has served the King for countless years. Longer than anyone else and with more experience under his belt he was held in high regard by the Royals. Nerio had even gained their respect though he doesn't let that go to his head. He is as humble and loyal as they come.
Flashing to Olympus, Poseidon was the last one to appear out of the twelve. And of course Hestia who always tended to the hearth that blazed in the center. "So good that you finally decided to join us brother." Zeus spoke signaling the beginning of the meeting and silencing all other conversations. "Now care to explain yourself?"
"In what regard?" Poseidon answered with slight koi.
"Don't play dumb. You just got a visit from the three which hasn't happened in countless centuries. Why?" Athena spoke. This got many of the gods and goddesses present to murmur amongst themselves.
"I don't know." Poseidon spoke the truth, he never got an actual answer. Not like the fates ever gave clear answers in the first place. Mostly just riddles or bits and pieces that only made sense after they got what they wanted.
"BuLlShIt! I want the truth and you're going to give it to us!" Zeus shouted in a white hot rage that filled the room with the scent of ozone and static.
"That is the truth! Surely you must know that whenever they do reveal themselves it's never with a clear picture given out. Or have you forgotten the last time they flashed into this very throne room?" Poseidon was met with silence from the King of the gods. Again murmurs and side conversation sprung about. Zeus hasn't forgotten and doesn't want a repeat of the last disaster.
"Sooo what did the old hags actually do?" Apollo jumped in already having an idea of what it might be.
"A quest..." The throne room busted out in a fit of confusion and slight fear. The Fates are not to keen on giving such things in person. It must be of great importance... Or a god is involved.
"What kind of quest? Who are the members? What must be done? When? Where?" Questions were shot sporadically all directed at the poor ole Poseidon. He couldn't even get a word in as they kept on jumping to conclusions and theories. It took about half an hour for them actually let him speak. Overall it was giving him a migraine.
"My son alright! It is a quest for my son!" This got more than a few of them to shut up.
"Percy? But didn't he just finish a quest over a week ago?" Hera, the Queen of the gods, asked. She never spoke or cared a once a demigod was involved.
"Woah she spoke." Apollo whispered to his sister who nodded back.
"Since when did you ever care about a demigod?" Aphrodite question Hera.
"Respect. He has earned mine." It was clear that she wasn't gonna go any further with this discussion and sealed it with one of her signature stares. "Now, why Percy specifically?"
"Who cares! It should be one of my children to go and not that brat of the sea. What makes him sooo special?" Ares really wanted to belittle Percy but, it is doubtful he knows what that word even means.
"I believe it is because of the great prophecy. He might very well be the one it's talking about. It makes sense that he would get more and more involved in situations of the Greek world." Athena quickly answered Ares. "What else did the Fates say?"
Poseidon sighed and repeated the Prophecy. Knowing that Percy was involved in yet another quest so soon after his last makes the sea turn in with anxiety. Demigods can barely survive one quest let alone two. And this time he is going to only have one person by his side to aid him on his journey.
"I knew it!" Apollo jumped out of his seat and shouted.
"What could you possibly know?" Artemis sorta sassed back at her dunce of a brother.
"The prophecy, I knew it! It just appeared in my head a short while ago with those words exactly. As god of Prophecies it must be new because this is the first I'm hearing this." After this all the entire meeting went into the crapper. Nearly everyone fighting over the most obsolete details about whether or not they are going to be a part of this. It was basically a shouting match.
All Poseidon wanted was to go home, but alas he was stuck with his so called family that was going to drive him crazy. The meeting went well into the night and it seems that there is no end in sight for the old sea dog.
Percy's POV:
I slowly opened my eyes and realized that I was drooling over the nice fabrics that covered my new bed. Can I even drool underwater? Apparently so. I peeked around the room and found out that I had company. "Sorry! I didn't mean it! I just sorta fell asleep and musta found a reaallly comfy spot." And it feels like I've been got a really good nights sleep. That never happens.
"It is quite alright Prince Percy." The guard elegantly said. No matter how many marine creatures or horses I meet, the whole prince business never stops. It puts a weird feeling in my mouth.
"Uh-huh... So do you mind telling me what time it is? I don't want to miss breakfast." Oooo breakfast sounds absolutely delicious right at the moment. I feel like I could an entire buffet and still have room left over. When was the last time I had a hearty meal? Maybe that Canadian diner that served those really thingies. I can't remember what they're called but, damn were they good.
"Of course. It is five past midnight." The guard answered. That doesn't seem right, I know I fell asleep after that, maybe around three in the morning. So how did I sleep for an entire day.
"You serious!? Does that mean I missed the food?" The guard chuckled a little and shook his head side to side. "Oh thank goodness!" I shouted and slapped my hand over my mouth. People are probable asleep and here I am shouting. "Wait how long have I been out for?" The guard suddenly got a nervous face and stood straight up.
"A week, sir." The guard answered.
"No wonder why I feel so refreshed... Do you know why?"
"You're not gonna freak out, sir?" He asked.
"Eh, I see no point in it." I shrugged and put a small smile on my face.
"You were taken... But you shouldn't fret, Poseidon searched everywhere and sent others out to bring you back safely, sir." This isn't anything like last time I was kidnapped. Then again it was a couple years ago so I don't have anyone to blame but, myself.
"I'm guessing they were successful all things considering." I'm alive which is good.
"Not really, sir." He answered back.
"What do you mean?"
"No one found you or brought you back. Or no one under your father's orders. You simply vanished and reappeared back in your room. No one knows who or what brought you back except Poseidon and Amphitrite and possibly Triton, sir."
"Ooookay. I guess I should just go and ask them." I hopped off my bed and began to walk to the door. As I was about to be out of the door the guard, I should really learn his name, stopped me with his spear.
"I can't allow you to leave. I was put here to keep watch and not let anyone enter unless it was given permission, sir."
"Look... What's your name? I can't keep calling you guard in my head."
"Nerio, sir."
"And can you please stop with the sir business? Just treat me like you would anyone else."
"Of course, sir." I mentally facepalmed but, let it slide. I doubt he will change.
"Then can you call them here or something? Say that it is urgent and I need an audience with any one of them. Please?" I don't want to get in the way of his job right now. Lord knows I could but, honestly I'm all for a break right bout now from all the hectic demigod life things.
"I'm sorry but, I can't leave my post, sir." He wasn't gonna budge. That is admirable.
"Ugh fine. I guess I'll just ask myself." I went back over to my bed, laid down on my back, and began to pray to them. Some one is bound to answer or I'm gonna get ignored. However, I doubt it is the ladder. Whatever happened in the past week must have been a huge deal and apparently I'm at the center of it. Again. The fates really do love messing with me. I wonder who took me this time. I owe them a sucker punch to the jaw.