Chapter two

A.N. Second chapter! I hope you guys like it! Rick owns the characters Pleaseeee review!

The nymph pulled my hand harder.

"Come now son of Poseidon or you will suffer worse consequences." The blonde nymph barked at me.

"Please just let me go!" I yelled at the top of my lungs, but the unfortunate part of talking underwater is that yelling doesn't really make a difference. It didn't matter though; I knew they could hear me because I could speak in their minds.

Then I stopped trying desperately to break free and my jaw dropped. Before my eyes was an actual underwater palace. Of course, id seen my dad's place underwater before and don't get me wrong it was amazing, but this place was… insane! My dad's underwater palace was mostly filled with underwater creatures trying to get something done. Armies building preparing for war. This place? This place was beautiful. There were domes that seemed to be houses for the water nymphs. They were the most wonderful shades of blues and magnificent hues of green that I'd ever seen. And then, shimmering in the salty ocean was the castle. It was not as big as the one where my father lived but it was close. The tall towers were covered in a variety of sea-flowers and in front were tall, glittering, aqua gates. In front was what looked like strange undersea monster. He was bound by a think gold chain around his neck. The beast growled at me showing its gnarled yellow teeth and proving to me that the smell of dragon breath did have something to compete with. Its fin waved ferociously causing a few water nymphs to spin in circles behind it. I tried hard not to laugh, knowing that would probably not be appreciated very much.

"This way," Blondie prodded me in the back with a large stick, "Queen Lieli awaits us." She spoke something to a bored looking guard who quickly feed the beast while we snuck through. We entered the castle as fast as my leader could guide me. However, leading me up through the entry-way was not a good idea. Blondie practically had to drag me because I had gotten so distracted by everything I saw. Long hallways on either sides of me showed glittering ball rooms, elegant dining halls and my personal favorite, the occasional weapons room. Nymphs were busy at work cleaning what already looked to be spotless rooms and preparing dish after phenomenal smelling dish. If it were possible to smell underwater, I assumed it must be because I was practically drooling at the nymphs carrying the silver trays. Finally, we reached what seemed to be the biggest door I had ever seen. It glittered so much it was almost obnoxious, but not quite. Blondie wasted no time throwing open the door and shouting in her strange language at what must have been the queen. Her chair reminded me of the one King Triton sat on in The Little Mermaid. It was just as big and twice as beautiful. But the real beauty was the woman sitting on it. Her crown was simple yet elegant, with curling gold designs on it. She had luscious auburn hair that fell in rolling curls from her heart-shaped face. Her lips were the color and texture of a rose and her eyes blinded me with their gorgeous sparkling gold color. She wore a purplish pink gown with no design or imprint. Just a brilliant wave of glitter. She must have noticed me staring because she cleared her throat.

"And who might you be?" She giggled. I figured by now that all giggles were associated with nymphs.

"Perseus Jackson." I answered, trying really hard not to let my knees buckle and fall over.

"Well you are most certainly the most gorgeous son of Poseidon I've ever seen!" She laughed, causing Blondie to giggle as well. I noticed her eyes were back to normal now.

"Uh-um thank you." I managed. It felt good to impress her, even If it was just with my looks.

"And why, might I ask, have my beautiful daughters brought you here?" She asked.

"He is your gift, your highness, we thought you needed a companion," Blondie cut in before I could speak, "He is quite feisty though." She warned, but the look on her face was that of a daughter trying to impress her mother.

"Oh you shouldn't have!" Scolded the queen teasingly. It suddenly hit me what she had said. I was supposed to stay here and be their king. I was confused, wasn't it just a minute ago she said I was supposed to be getting punished?

"Hey look lady, I can't stay here! I have a life above the water and a family! You have got to let me go, seriously this is crazy!" I tried to sound convincing but the queens face was still slapped with that brilliant smile.

"But you are my gift Perseus, and I do love getting gifts!" The queen squealed as her guards picked me up and floated me over toward the queen. I struggled but realized soon that it was useless, these guys meant business.

"And now," the Queen Lieli continued, "We must get you ready for the celebration tonight! Guards, bring my new lover to his room, oh, and see to it that he does not try to leave us."

And with that, the giant door slammed shut, leaving beefy and beefier to guide my way.