It was quiet day on Olympus. Snow was covering narrow marble staircases were connecting ancient buildings that were decorated with bronze and gold. Every now or then, a small cloud would carelessly pass over a few lower buildings. Soft sounds of music were tickling the ears of every creature that passed near muses. Satyrs were sitting near them quietly playing with their flutes s few naiads were dancing around them. Tranquillity was calmly laying on the entire mountain.

Wood nymphs were laughing under the big olive tree. Fruit was carefully passed mong them as they talked. One nymph quietly giggled as she picked olive from the basket. She opened her mouth to say something, but she was stopped by a scream. All of the wood nymphs suddenly rose from the ground.

Young boy, around the age of three, ran straight thru their little group knocking over almost every basket of fruits that they had. One of the nymphs stepped toward the boy, angrily shouting at him before she was knocked down.

She saw a blinding smile of a handsome young man. His blond hair was tousled from running and his eccentric blue eyes were like a replica of a sky. He quickly stood up fixing his robes before he ran after the boy. He turned just for a second.

"Sorry ladies" he shouted with a mischievous grin.

Young boy ran between stands only to get angry yells form Hawkers and a few satyrs who boy bumped into. Young man ran after boy looking back just for a second to yell an apology. He tripped a few times over a few times only to get back on his feet and continue running. He stopped leaning on a nearby tree just for a few moments before tree scratched him. He jumped as he looked to his left. Angry looking wood nymph was looking at him with an angry scowl on her face. He quickly moved away before nymph could scratch him again. He shook his head as he quietly murmured.

"You can't even rest for a few moments"

He looked around him. Many creatures could be seen walking around, looking for a source of commotion that was caused, but he could not see young boy. He groaned as he quietly swore before he ran toward big palace that was standing on the hill.

Young boy looked behind him and smiled seeing that he ran from a man. He passed thru big doors of the palace. He sneaked thru hallways stopping when he heard angry voices. He approached the entrance of a room and peaked behind the wall. Three figures could be seen in the room. Two of them, both males, were sitting while woman stood in front of them.

Room was just like a huge open place. There were twelve thrones placed in the shape of an inverted U. Every throne was different, but the sizes of all of them were the same. It felt like, every single one of them has special personality that spoke for itself.

Man that sat on one of the thrones had think trimmed beard, black was streaked with grey hairs. He has a furious look on his face as he looked at the women in front of him. She had her long silver hair braided and placed over her shoulder. She had white robes that were decorated with small gold strips. She was looking at the man in front of her with a neutral look on her face. Third man was sitting on a deep-sea fisherman's chair. His face was placed in his tanned, scarred arms.

"I don't care!" yelled man as he stood up angrily.

"Zeus, calm down" said the man as he looked up.

His green eyes were warily looking toward Zeus. He rubbed his eyes as he stood up. He placed his arm on Zeus's shoulder, as he looked him into the eyes. Man looked like he wanted to throw his hand off, but he looked toward the woman. He pointed his finger at her.

"I will ask you this one more time, Hera, why did you-"

"Why do you even care!?" She yelled at him.

"I care because he is my son!" Zeus yelled at her.

"Your son which you gave to me!"

Boy peaked just for a bit before he retreated. He frowned as he continued to listen the conversation.

"That's enough, both of you" said third man firmly.

Boy suddenly looked toward the group. Small smile showed on his lips as he looked at the man that has spoken. Zeus looked at man before he turned to leave. They all watched him, but he suddenly stopped as he said.

"Thalia should be here" he said persistently "She and Jason, if brat's allowed-"

"Don't you call him a brat!" the other man yelled in aggravation.

Boy shuddered as air around him suddenly began to tingle. Man turned around, his stormy eyes looked straight toward other man's eyes.

"Zeus-" he tried to say, but loud yell stopped him.

"No Poseidon! We let him be here, why not them too!? You know very well it's against ancient laws and you are braking them consciously!"

Poseidon stepped toward Zeus "You also broke them by having Thalia first. You broke an oath of river Styx so don't you lecture me on breaking the laws!" As he said that, woman stepped between them. She looked sharply towards Zeus before she said.

"We let him be here because Hestia said it's important. I trust her and so should you! I will not have any of the demigod's of yours near me! Now enough with all of this!"

Poseidon took a seat but Zeus remained standing. Somewhere lightning could be heard. His eyes suddenly shone with fire. Poseidon just crossed his arms as he watched angry Zeus.

"Enough? Thalia just escaped! If Hades finds out about her-"

"He will not. Don't worry about it" Poseidon sharply said.

"If anything happens to her, I swear on the Styx, you all will pay the price, I don't care how, but you will-"

Boy quickly hid himself behind the wall. As Poseidon screamed, entire throne room shook. His small hands curled into fists as he was listening. "Are you even listening yourself? Can you act mature about all of this?"

"Mature?" thundered Zeus "Tell me, brother, did you act mature when we voted three years ago? When we voted about his life? You and I both know what fates have written, what prophecy said years ago means. You and I both know that-"

Boy quickly looked toward the group. Poseidon was standing in front of the Zeus. His back was turned, so the boy could not see the expression that has been shown. Woman's body tensed for the first time. Boy cautiously watched interaction between the two brothers.

"Don't you date to mention it!" Poseidon growled taking a few steps toward Zeus "Do I need to remind you of what you wanted to do?"

"Well, it will be done either way" Zeus said contemptuously.

"Perseus, what are you doing here?"

Percy jumped as he heard his name. Behind him stood a woman with long brown hair. She had a kind smile as she looked towards him. She kneeled in front of him as delighted smile showed on boy's lips.

"Auntie Demi!" he said in delight as he jumped towards her.

Demeter quickly scooped him in a hug as she kissed his cheek. He giggled at her action. She looked one more time toward the throne room before she started walking away from it. Percy looked at the throne room but he switched his attention to Demeter who started talking.

"What are you doing here little one? Who were you with?" she asked as she adjusted him on her hip.

"With Apo'" said the boy quietly looking once more toward the path to the throne room.

"With Apollo?" said Demeter nodding "And where is he?"

Demeter could guess by the look that Percy meant only trouble. She exhaled quietly as she continued walking. They stopped near the private headquarters on the Olympus. Giant ebony doors decorated with bronze were guarding it's entrance.

"We play auntie!" the boy said as if it was an understatement.

Oh, so that's how it is" she said as she placed boy on the ground "And I'm sure that you were playing far away from palace, am I right?"

The boy looked down at his feet ashamed. Demeter laughed quietly as she polled him in her arms. Little boy immediately hugged her as he buried his face in her neck. She placed her hand on boys back as she pulled him up. They both sat down on a bench as they looked outside.

"Now, do we wait for Apollo or do shall we find him?"

Before the boy could answer, the said god run up to them. He heaved as he placed his palms on his knees. He raised his head just for a bit looking toward small boy. The boy giggled at Apollo. His sweaty hair was sticking to his forehead as he was still trying to catch his breath. He pointed his finger at the boy as he said.

"Listen here little mister" he stopped as he heaved "you run away one more time from me and there will be consequences"

Little boy only giggled more at false threats. Demeter laughed along with Percy as she looked toward Apollo.

"Oh just you laugh" the man said "what if I told them that you caused a loads of trouble on the Olympus. Nymphs sure weren't happy"

"I don't believe he was the one who caused trouble Apollo, we all know you" answered Demeter.

Apollo looked offended towards Demeter. He opened his mouth so he could protest but before he got a chance, the voice behind them spoke.

"And what is happening here?"

Poseidon was walking towards them. His grim expression was replaced by a smile as he looked toward Percy, his green eyes twinkled with joy. Percy's face lit up as he saw him. he raised his arms toward the man as he shrieked.

"Daddy!"

Demeter passed Percy to Poseidon. The man immediately settled boy in his arms so he was comfortably leaning on his chest. His small arms wrapped around Poseidon's neck as he snuggled. Poseidon placed one of his hands protectively on Percy's back as he looked at two people in front of him. Demeter was still smiling looking toward the pair while Apollo sat down on bench as he placed his face in his hands.

"What happened?" he asked Apollo "How did you get so flustered?"

"Oh nothing, we were just playing for a bit" he raised his head placing his hand on right side of his chest as he looked at Poseidon "Are you sure that you did not have him with nymph? Because…"

"We played catch!" said Percy placing his head on Poseidon's shoulder.

Poseidon laughed. His eyes glistered as he kissed boy's scalp. Boy's eyes fluttered as he yawned. Poseidon protectively hugged him as he spoke quietly.

"I can see that. Now, what do you think that we go to your room?"

Percy only nodded. Demeter quietly excused herself and with final kiss on boy's temple, she left the group. Apollo stood up as he moved bit of Percy's hair from his eyes. Boy tiredly looked at Apollo. He chuckled as green eyes closed. He shook his head as he raised his eyes.

"What happened?" Poseidon asked quietly as they went into private headquarters.

"He interrupted naidas picnic. But they forgave him, you know that everyone has soft spot for prince of Olympus" Apollo explained.

Poseidon only shook his head on the title. Apollo lightly nodded before he disappeared down the corridor. First it started as a joke but now it was used more and more every passing day. Thanks to Hestia, Percy was going to be raised both by his mortal and immortal parent. He was going to be trained by gods. For now, they all allowed the boy to enjoy his childhood.

Sally Jackson, Percy's mother, at first wasn't happy with arrangements. She didn't want Percy to be trained from young age, she didn't want to burden him with responsibility from young age. But as time passes, she has come close to other Olympians with an exception of Zeus. Poseidon sighed as he approached another set of ebony doors.

The room was painted in light blue. In the centre of it was an enormous bed with white covers. All around the room were placed toys and books, some were neatly placed on the shelves and boxes while some were scattered all around the room. Poseidon placed Percy on je bed. boy whined for a bit but he calmed down as Poseidon placed his hand on his head. Ne kneeled in front of the boy as he heard someone entering the room.

He didn't see who it was, all of his attention was on Percy. Rustling of a fabric was heard before woman kneeled besides Poseidon. Hera was in her same robes as she was in the throne room, her face soft as she looked at the boy. She placed her hand on Percy's forehead as she spoke quietly. Poseidon could make out few words.

"You gave him blessing?" he asked quietly as his eyes were still on Percy.

"Nothing will happen to him if I can do anything about it" promised Hera with her attention on young boy before her. Poseidon choose not to comment. He had a feeling that there is more behind the blessing than she gives out. He looks at the space in front of him. his mind went toward the children of his brother. He remembered every change in Hera's emotions whenever they were brought.

"You're not fond of them" he said quietly as he looked towards her.

Hera frowned. She was still looking at Percy, her hand now combing thru boy's hear lulling him deeper in sleep. She spoke so quiet that Poseidon almost didn't hear her.

"Just as Amphitrite is not fond of Percy, I'm goddess of marriage after all. Jason was given to please my Roman aspect, Zeus has no say in it. Besides, we all know Hestia has some kind of a plan. I truly hope that it will play in Percy's favour"

Poseidon stood up on her words. He nodded slightly to Hera and she followed him. The room darkened as they exited. Doors closed quietly leaving sleeping boy behind. Poseidon's eyes immediately have aged. Hs shoulders slumped as he swallowed. Hera watched him as he bent his head down.

"I pray to fates every day that prophecy doesn't fulfil. I know that I'm foolish to hope for that but... I don't know what would have happen if… I will not be able to get over it, neither could Sally"

Poseidon cleared his throat as he began walking down the corridor. Hera walked pass him as she looked thru the windows of a palace. They walked in quiet for quite a while before Hera asked. "When will you meet her?"

"In a few days" Poseidon answered immediately "Percy will be staying with her for a while"

Hera only nodded. She opened her mouth to say something but she stopped. She frowned as she looked toward the path that led to the throne room. "I have to go" she said "I'll see you soon, Poseidon"

She turned to leave, but Poseidon stopped her. He looked her in the eyes. He nodded slightly as he said. "Thank you"

Hera didn't react on Poseidon's words. Her face remind emotionless as she simply turned around and exited.


So, hello everyone! Firstly, I wanted to thank you for taking your time and reading this story. It means a lot to me and I've taken a lot of my time in it. Today I' publishing first two chapters, or more precisely, Prologue and first chapter. If there are any grammar or spelling mistakes, please don't be harsh. English is my second language and I'm in a desperate need of a beta reader. If you want to help me, I would really appreciate it! This story is published on two sites, one being fanfiction net and other is AO3 under the same name and author. This is a part of one big series called "Born for this". It will follow Percy's life thru PJO series. I will say it in the beginning, I will change the plot, not by much but also enough to rewrite parts of a story. and just to be clear, ships will be cannon ones. I love other ships, but I feel like cannon should be included here. Also, my updating schedule will probably be once a month, but there's also a possibility of updating more regularly.

Drawing my battle lines will follow storylines of The lightning thief and The sea of monsters.

Thank you all once again for support and I hope you'll stick by me and explore this new world! Your E.P.o.A.