AN: So I recently did my driving theory test, on Monday in fact, and guess what…

I PASSED- FIRST TIME.

It literally made my day, hell it's made my week- so I guess you can thank that for you getting this chapter because I'm in the mood to write hence why I updated this and another one of my fics.

Anyway, I hope you like the chapter and please let me know what you think or if there is anything wrong.

Also to the guest that reviewed saying they would stop reading if this fic turned out to be pothena, this fic is not and never will be pothena, nor did I ever intend for this fic to be that pairing and to the best of my knowledge I haven't hinted at it either- so I apologise if I confused you with that.

Disclaimer: I do not own the PJO or HoO series. All rights belong to Rick Riordan.

After determining his son was indeed alright for the most part, Poseidon had stalked from the room during the hustle and bustle- unable to contain the rage bubbling under the surface any longer.

''For the goddess of wisdom you can certainly be quite thick Athena'' it was said as a statement, his voice cold and hard.

The goddess turned from her place ahead of him in the corridor ''I don't know what you mean'' she feigned ignorance and Poseidon smirked, moving closer.

''One would think you smart enough to know not to harm or threaten one of my children.''

Athena scoffed ''and what would you do about that hmm?'' she questioned mockingly and Poseidon didn't move ''I thought so, pathetic.''

She turned to move but suddenly Poseidon was there, grabbing her wrists in a strong hold and staring her straight in the eye.

''You would do well to remember just whom you are speaking to'' the sea god warned, face the perfect picture of a vengeful god.

''Like you would dare harm me.''

''Oh I wouldn't would I'' Poseidon said, tightening his hold and Athena opened her mouth to retaliate only to gasp in pain as her wrists started to burn.

''What are you doing?'' she questioned and for the first time there was a note of panic in her tone as if she had only just realised how dangerous Poseidon could really be.

''Isn't it obvious'' his smirk was mocking ''I'm boiling the ichor in your wrists, nothing monumental but effective enough.''

Athena yelped as the pain intensified ''you forget your place Athena, you may be an Olympian but in no way does that mean you are in a higher stature than my brothers and I'' he released her after those words and the goddess rubbed her wrists to alleviate some of the pain.

''That was a warning'' Poseidon stated voice deathly calm ''if you ever lay a hand on my son again, or even speak to him in any way that could be seen as hurtful- that little burn on your wrists will be the least of your worries. Are we clear?''

She didn't respond and Poseidon leaned closer, eyes flashing ''I said, are we clear?''

''Yes'' she replied voice no more than a whisper ''crystal clear'' she turned after uttering the words and this time he let her go, watching in satisfaction as she practically fled from the corridor.

''Dad?'' a weak voice called from behind him a few moments later and Poseidon turned to see his son being supported by Apollo and Annabeth, everyone else stood behind them- worry on their faces.

''Percy'' he greeted striding forward, a smile adorning his face (quite the contrast from minutes before) ''how are you feeling?''

''Which one of you do I speak to?'' the teen asked, swaying slightly and Poseidon frowned.

''Oh dear'' turning to face Apollo the god raised an eyebrow ''will he be alright?''

''He should be uncle P, we're just taking him to the infirmary now so I can get a better look but I think he just has a nasty concussion and maybe a bit of bleeding at the back of his head- nothing I can't fix'' the blonde replied and Poseidon seemed to sag in relief.

''That is good news indeed.''

The walk to the infirmary took no time at all and soon everyone other than Annabeth and Poseidon had been shooed away, both Hades and Zeus giving the sea god looks as if to say 'we need to talk' which went ignored of course.

Percy sat on the edge of one of the beds as Apollo examined him, Annabeth next to him.

''What's the damage?'' Poseidon asked when his nephew had finished.

"Severe concussion, bleeding at the back of the head, some bruising, two bruised ribs and one broken rib- not as bad as it could have been, all things considered" Apollo stated "and nothing I can't fix, though you will have to stay overnight Perce."

Percy grimaced at hearing this but the relieved look on Annabeth's face had him keeping his mouth shut and stamping down the myriad of protests bubbling in his throat.

It passed in a blur after that, with Apollo shoving nectar down his throat and bandaging his ribs so they would set right. Poseidon vanished during this process, first making sure Percy was okay and then leaving to gods knows where.

Apollo finished not long after and left, leaving Annabeth and Percy alone.

''What is it with you and the infirmary?'' the blonde questioned teasingly, tilting her head to look him in the eye from where the pair of them lay on the bed together.

''We have a special relationship'' he shrugged, smiling when she laughed.

''Of course you do seaweed brain'' she shook her head amused when he grinned, planting a kiss on the top of her head.

''I really thought my mother was going to kill you, you know'' she said after a moment of silence.

''So did I'' he agreed solemnly ''but I'm glad she didn't.''

''So am I'' Annabeth placed a hand on the side of his face ''but at least this way you get to make it to our wedding.''

''I like the sound of that'' he replied wrapping his arms around her waist and bringing her body closer to his ''our wedding.''

Annabeth giggled when he nuzzled the back of her neck ''where do you want to get married?'' she asked snuggling into the warmth he provided.

''Anywhere as long as I'm with you, Mrs Jackson. Though maybe by the water'' he appeased, loving the way the name rolled off his tongue.

Annabeth laughed, not wanting to admit the sudden rush she felt at hearing that name fall from his lips ''okay then, somewhere near the water Mr Chase.''

Percy wrinkled his nose ''I think I prefer the other one.''

''So do I'' she admitted softly and Percy kissed her, enjoying the feeling of her lips on his.

''So it's settled then'' he smiled warmly at her.

Annabeth nodded and patted his chest teasingly ''go to sleep seaweed brain, we have all the time we want to discuss this.''

And sleep he did, with a beaming grin adorning his face and a wise girl ensconced in his arms.

AN: There you go, that's the end of the chapter and I really hope you didn't think there was anything wrong with it and you liked it. Please read and review and let me know your thoughts or if you have any requests.

Next up… another chapter read and the return of a familiar face.