Chapter 3

Third Person P.O.V.

When Percy and Hestia appeared in the department store, he noticed that there were a lot of things on sale. They ranged from items being completely red to completely black, armor, and more. Hestia turned to Percy and said, "Why don't you look around in the other shops and meet me by the fountain?" Percy nodded and said "Thank you, mom."

He then immediately went to the clothing section to get some clothing so people won't recognize him, should they ever meet him while he was recusing demigods. On his way to the clothing store he passed a mask section and thought 'I might as well get one after I get some clothing.' He then proceeded to enter the clothing store to pick out some new clothing and maybe an overcoat as well with a silver trident and flame around it as the symbol on the back. Percy was searching some shirts when a saleswoman came up and asked "Do you need help finding anything, sir?" He just shook my head and said "I`m fine, thank you." He found shirts and pants that he thought were perfect; the shirt was plain with the color of silver and pants were black. Percy then started to look for an overcoat. He found it after five minutes of searching; it was an overcoat that was midnight black, which he thought was perfect for the design he wanted. The design would include a silver gleaming trident with a fire surrounding it but not melting it. Percy went to the cashier to pay, when he found Hestia, Artemis, Hades, and my dad. He asked Artemis, Hades, and my dad, "Hey, why are you guys here?"

They looked at each other and my dad said worriedly, "The gods had a meeting while you were shopping and have decided to make you immortal so you could fight in future wars." When Percy heard this, he nearly exploded from rage. "Don't they ever know that we, demigods, are more than tools?" Percy hissed angrily. "That`s why we decided to fake your death and you could do your work in secret." Hestia said calmly, as she sent calming waves towards Percy. Percy calmed down when he heard this and suddenly his face lit up like he had an idea. "What would happen if I brought the demigods/demigoddesses to a place away from the quests and gods? Like that place but completely hidden from view except for a few." he suggested. They seemed to ponder this. Then they came to an agreement and Hestia said "That sounds like a good idea. We will ask Hecate to make a barrier around the house like around camp but will only let people we allow in. But it will take time to set this up." Percy nodded. "I can make due in the mean time. I have two questions and two requests." Percy said. They looked at each other and sighed. "What are they?" Hestia asked. "Where is the house going to be? Can I wear a mask?" He asked. "The house will be by the border between Minnesota and Wisconsin by Lake Superior. And yes you can wear a mask, but you have to show your face to the people you save." Poseidon answered him. Percy thought about it and nodded. "That actually takes care of one request and the other request is to call me Machai Alewar." Percy said. They were confused. "Don't you like Percy better? Does this name have a special meaning?" Artemis asked. "I do, but that is in the past. As you know, Machai is a spirit of fighting and combat and Alewar means guard of all. I want to use my skills to protect the people who can't protect themselves." Percy explained. To say Poseidon, Artemis, Hades, and Hestia were shocked, was an understatement. This made Hades respect for Percy go through the roof, this made Hestia and Poseidon love him as a son even more, and Artemis had feelings that were confusing her. All of them nodded at the request and Percy smiled. When Artemis saw this, it made her legs feel like jelly. "Are you okay Lady Artemis?" Percy asked. Artemis blushed a little and said "I'm fine, why do you ask?" "You've been staring at me for the past ten minutes." Percy said. Artemis blushed in embarrassment. "It`s nothing." She said back. "All right then. Let me pay, get a mask, and I'll be ready to go." Percy said. "Don't forget the potion that erases your demigod scent." Hestia said. "I would like to give you two gifts, if that's OK with you?" Hades said nervously. Percy just nodded. Hades handed him two scabbards. "These two daggers are made of Stygian iron." Hades explained. Next, he handed Percy a cloak that looks like it can cover his face. "The hood on the cloak will hide your face except from your mouth and lower." Hades said after giving it to Percy. "Thank you Hades." Percy said. Hades visibly relaxed when Percy dropped the lord part. Percy paid for the items and went out the shop. "I have another question." Percy said. "What is it son?" Poseidon asked. "Is there a way to combine the overcoat and cloak and add a design to it?" Percy asked. "Just tell me the design and I'll take care of it while I talk to Hecate about setting up the barrier as well as building a home." Hestia said while grabbing the cloak and overcoat. Percy looked shocked. "You're doing all that just for me?" Percy asked. "Of course. You're my only son, even though it`s through adoption, I'm going to spoil you for the rest of your life." Hestia said casually like it meant nothing. When Hestia finished speaking, she was in a massive hug from a crying Percy. Taken back, Hestia did nothing for a minute before hugging back. They just stood there hugging and crying in Percy`s case for ten minutes while Percy kept repeating "Thank you." "No need to thank me Machai. I have always wanted a son and now I have one." Hestia said. "Now, let's get you that mask and drink that potion." Artemis said. Percy nodded while wiping his tears. We went to the mask store and searched for the mask that fit with his color scheme. Percy found it; it was goggles that had an orange tint in the glass, while the part that held the glass part was black. There was also a silver piece that covered the mouth and his lower face. (A/N: think of Bucky`s mask from Winter Soldier, but with different colors) "The mask is if people manage to get the hood off then, people will see the mask and not my face." Percy explained. They nodded showing that they understood. He paid for the mask and goggles and put them on. "I'll be training with the powers that I got before I actually start saving kids because I don't want to accidentally hurt them." Percy said. "I'll flash you to a training ground that can be used to train and then when the cloak is ready I`ll send it to you. When you`re done training you can start. Also, I`ll be telling Nico and Thalia so you don't need to worry about them." Hestia said. "You're too good for me mom." Machai said. "Nonsense. It is you, who is too good for us." Artemis said. Percy blushed with embarrassment when he heard the praise. "Thank you. Now then, I believe it's time to train." Percy said. With that Hestia flashed Percy to a place to train while, Poseidon, Hades, and Artemis stayed behind to talk.

"He's stronger than he looks, doesn't he?" Poseidon said proudly. The other two just nodded but were confused when he said this. "What do you mean by that?" Hades asked. "It`s not in my right to tell you, but all I can say is that Percy`s childhood was not a happy one." Poseidon said sadly. With that sad note, he flashed away leaving behind the smell of the ocean. Hades and Artemis exchanged a worried look and wondered 'what could have Poseidon meant?' With that thought, both gods flashed away leaving behind the smell of death and a forest.

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Mystery P.O.V.

"General!" yelled the mysterious person. The mysterious person was wearing a cloak that covered his body except his eyes, which were the color of the galaxy. A person came running into the room and bowed. He was wearing a blue army uniform and stood 6 foot 9 inches. "Yes, Milord?" he asked." Prepare your troops, for we go to battle." said the mysterious person. The general rose and quickly ran to fill out his orders. 'Soon, my son, we will be together.'

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