~•3rd POV•~
Percy had been learning at the Japanese Temple for 2 years, when he finally was able to graduate. Those 2 years seemed like an eternity for him. Everyday he would go to the temple and meditate with the rest of his class. The meditations started out as a way to clear your mind, then evolved to turning off parts of his brain.

At the end of the 2 years he was able to achieve a death trance, not unlike Nico's when he was held captive in Rome. The death trance was achieved when you turn off all the parts of your brain that you don't need, but still keep your senses on. It allowed you to be in a sleep like state, but still be able to tell everything going on around you. It also took less air consumption than sleeping, making it great if you have a low amount of air.

After he mastered the death trance he stopped sleeping. It was more convenient than sleeping, it allowed you to be alert, and rejuvenate yourself at the same time. It was also good practice for if he is ever captured and put into a prison with limited air supplies.

While he was training he also achieved almost complete control over his mind. He could stimulate specific parts of his brain to do many things like increase his senses, recall events perfectly, and think faster. (Look it up, it's a real thing.) He could also do more things to his body like, control his heart rate, increase and decrease his internal and external temperature (Better than before), and his personal favorite, get rid of itches by thinking.

At the temple he is one of the most skilled students in its history. He learned quickly, compared to everyone else, and was able to finish in 2 years, rather than the normal 8 years. He was also able to complete the few combat classes they offered faster than anyone else in the history of the school. He mastered all of their hand to hand classes, sword classes, throwing knife/star classes, pressure-point combat classes, and stealth combat classes.

After his first year he mastered his stealth combat classes, and earned the Assassin Medal of Honor. The Assassin Medal of Honor is awarded to those who can sneak up on, and get the Head Monk into a death position. The Head Monk is the owner of the temple and has mastered all Japanese styles of combat, and is considered almost invincible. It took Percy 7 tries to get the Assassin Medal of Honor.

During the graduation he was offered a position as a teacher for combat classes, but he declined saying it was time he moved on.

He decided to go to Australia to take extreme survival classes. He had learned all combat styles he could think of, and he was still lacking in his survival skills.

He went back to his camp. It still had the dome of water protecting it. He could keep it going without even thinking about it at this point. For the first few weeks he had a lot of trouble, and came back to a wet and bug infested camp more than once. At the end of his first year he didn't need to think about it, and by the time he came back after graduation he could subconsciously manipulate it for his needs.

He packed up all of his stuff and snow traveled to Sydney, Australia. He went to a nearby park and sat down on a bench. He pulled out his laptop, and started searching for a survival training course he could go to. After an hour of searching he finally found a suitable survival course. It was a year in the Australian wild, so he wouldn't have to look for a National Park to stay at. It was also led by a native Australian, so he would know his way around the area. Lastly it was meant to be for experts looking to increase their knowledge a challenge, Percy wasn't an expert by any means, but he could make due, and he wanted something challenging.

The class started in 2 months, so he had some free time to go sightseeing. He decided to go talk to some fish in the ocean, check up on how Camp Half-Blood was doing.

Once he made it to the ocean he dove straight into the water and used the water around him to propel himself at speeds that would have crushed anyone else. He had to mask his aura, so Poseidon wouldn't notice him. It's not like he didn't want to see his dad, it was just that he wasn't ready. His dad would be too big of a reminder of his old life, and he would probably try to convince Percy to come back to America. He couldn't go back yet, he would be there if the gods needed him, but otherwise he still needed some time away.

When he reached the bottom of the sea he sat down meditation style and waited for some fish to come by. He didn't have to wait that long, after a few minutes a Great White Shark swam by. When it noticed Percy it swam closer to investigate.

When it swam next to Percy he reached out to the sharks mind and started talking. "Hello" Percy said to the shark. It looked confused and looked around for a few seconds before turning back to Percy. 'Was that you human' he asked Percy. To anyone else it would have sounded like gargling, but to the son of Poseidon it was clear as day.

Percy opened his eyes and looked at the shark and said, "Yes it was, what would your name be?" The shark look at him curiously before saying, 'My name is Bruce, how can you talk to me, and who are you?' Percy smiled at the shark before replying, "Hello Bruce, my name is Percy, and as to how I can talk to you, well I am a son of Poseidon." He said and smirked when the shark's jaw dropped, or what looked like its jaw dropped. The shark broke out of its shock and bowed. 'Lord Perseus, I'm sorry I didn't recognize you. If I may ask, where have you been, your father has been worried about you.' Bruce said.

Percy frowned when he heard this. He had hoped his father wouldn't worry about him. He then got an ideal. He looked up at Bruce and stated, "Bruce I require your service." The shark immediately responded, 'Anything my lord.' Percy smiled gratefully a Bruce. "Thank you, first I need information on how Camp Half-Blood and Olympus are doing. Secondly, I need you to send a message to my father." He said. Bruce nodded and replied, 'Of course my lord. Well, camp is doing well, they miss you greatly, but otherwise they have all been well. There have been fewer attacks since the Second Gigante War, and more campers are claimed every week. Olympus is also doing well. Many are waiting for you to come back soon, and there has been less fights since you left. They have been agreeing more often, and Zeus has, from what I heard, gotten less prideful. Now, what would you like to tell your father?'

Percy smiled at knowing camp and Olympus are doing well. He thought for a minute before replying to Bruce, "First I would like you to swear on the River Styx that you won't tell anyone where I am" the shark nodded before saying, 'I swear' after he heard the thunder he continued, "Now for the message, Tell him I am alright, and am almost ready to return to Olympus, I just need more time. Tell him not to worry, and that when I do return I will be there to stay. That is all." Bruce nodded and replied, 'Yes my lord, I will leave right away.' Percy nodded to him as he left.

Percy sighed when Bruce left. He would be returning to Olympus soon, he only hoped it would be under good circumstances.

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Triton was sitting with some guards on the gates of Atlantis. He would come out to the gates often to help the guards. He believed it was his job as prince to help where he could.

While he was sitting there a Great White Shark came swimming for the gates. Triton and the guards got up to see what he needed. When they got down there Triton spoke to the shark, "State your name and business." The shark responded, 'My name is Bruce, and I have a message for King Poseidon.' Triton was confused, his father wasn't expecting any messages any time soon. "Who is the letter addressed from?" He asked. The shark responded, 'Lord Perseus, sir.' Triton was surprised, Percy had disappeared years ago, and his father had been very concerned for him. While Triton may not be a fan of Percy because he is a son of his father and another woman, he knew how much Percy meant to his father.

Triton quickly led Bruce into the city and to the palace. When he got to the throne room his father was sitting in his throne staring at a paper. Triton cleared his through to get his fathers attention. When his father looked up Triton bowed. "Rise my son, what brings you here?" Triton motioned for Bruce to swim forward.

Bruce bowed before Poseidon before saying, ' King Poseidon I carry a message from Lord Perseus.' Poseidon's head snapped towards the shark and said, "Where is he and what did he say?" Bruce responded, 'I'm sorry my lord, he made me swear I wouldn't tell anyone where he was, but he wanted me to tell you he was ok and not to worry. He said he would be returning soon, and that when he returns he will be staying.' Poseidon seemed to brighten up when he heard this. "Did he say anything else?" When Bruce Shook his head, he sighed before saying, "Very well, you are dismissed."

Poseidon was happy his son was safe, but also sad he wasn't coming home yet. He sighed when he heard the familiar boom of lighting summoning him for a council meeting on Olympus. He would have to tell the other about this.

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It had been two months since Percy sent the message to his father, and the survival class was starting. He met up with 9 others and the instructor to begin. They all had large travel packs with them for the long voyage ahead.

They set off into the Australian wild to begin their 1 year journey. All of them excited to begin. Percy was especially excited to begin, after this he would have completed all of his skills training. He had no doubt in his mind the year ahead would be relatively easy for him, since he had trekked through Tartarus and all, but it would still prove a challenge.

They entered the wild and set up camp for the night. For their first day they worked hard trekking through the forestry wild of Australia. They had to be careful to watch for snakes and other dangerous creatures. They sat around the campfire at the center of camp and. Began to converse, they had to get to know each other if they wanted to live together for the next year.

In the morning they set out for their second day of their trip. They were all excited to really get into it. Who knows what exciting, dangerous, and fun adventures they will have for the next year!