Percy's POV:

"Whoa, what happened Perce?" Ty asked.

I frowned and some tears spilled down my cheeks.

"Remember there was a fire at the Mechanic? You were the last one out Ty...it was so bad...you've been in a coma. I started singing, to be able to pay, and I got a record deal. You've been in a coma for two years Ty..." I trailed off.

Ty stared at me.

"Is that why I saw Daddy?" he asked.

I nodded.

"You flatlined Ty. What'd Daddy say?" I asked.

Ty smiled sadly.

"It wasn't my time yet. And that he loves us. And he's proud of us, especially you. He said you've been so strong, and he couldn't have done better. He say he's watching over us. He told me it was time to wake up soon. He told me he loves us so much and then I started to her you talking, and I woke up." he explained.

I hugged him tightly.

"I was so worried about you Ty. I finished up the truck for you. I drove it here. I drive it as often as I can. I live in the beach house, and ypur room is set up anda everything!" I told him.

Ty grinned.

"The beach house? Yes! Is it just us two there?" he questioned.

I shook my head.

"My...girlfriend, Thalia Grace, lives there. She's only my girlfriend since today, though. She wasn't getting along with her parents, so I let her move on. I also got a pit bull puppy today, Mrs. O'Leary." I explained.

Apollo grinned at me at the mention of Thalia. So did Tyson.

"Okay! When can I come home?" Tyson asked.

"A week? Two weeks?" Apollo estimated.

I nodded.

"Okay. I'm just so glad he woke up." I whispered.

Suddenly, two people ran into the room. I looked up, confused.

"Zeus? Thalia?"

Thalia's POV:

I took Percy' SUV to my parent's house once I put Mrs. O'Leary in her crat. Why was I going to my parents house? Because hearing about Percy's brother...I felt like I had to forgive my family. I don't want to stay with them, but forgive them. I knocked on the door tentatively. My brother opened it.

"Thalia?" he asked, surprised.

I just huged him tightly.

"I'm sorry...I'm so sorry." he whispered.

"It's okay. I forgive you." I whispered back.

Jason hugged me even more tightly.

"Jason? Who is it?" my dad asked.

"It's me, Daddy." I said and stepped away from Jason.

My dad came and hugged me tightly.

"Are you okay? I've been so worried...What made you come home?" my dad asked.

"My friend, Percy Jackson...his brother is in the hospital. His brother got worse, and he had to p immediately. I realized I had to see my family again when that happened, because something bad might happen to one of us.

My dad released me at the mention of Percy.

"Get in the car. Now. If Tyson is in the hospital...oh my gods. Thalia, we'll take the car you can in. Jason, tell your mother I went to go see Percy and Tyson, say Tyson is in the hospital."

Jadon looked as confused as I felt. My dad shoved me out the door and drgged me to the car. I handed him the keys and he rushed to the hospital.

"Dad! How do you know Percy? And who's Tyson?" I asked frantically.

"I was their father's beat friend! Tyson is Lercy's younger brother!" he explained and ran to the receptionist.

"Tyson Jackson's room please! I was his fther's best friend." Zsaid said frantically.

The nurse nodded and gavysys both a badge.

"Room 315." she said.

My dad nodded and he ran, looking for Room 315. Finally, we found it, to se Percy, a guy with brown hair and calf brown eyes, and Mr. Apollo.

"Zeus? Thalia?"

Percy's POV:

"Percy! Tyson! Tyson are you alright? Inever knew you were in the hospital..." Zeus trailed off.

"I'm fine Zeus!" Tyson replied with a cheeky grin.

"What happened?" Zeus asked.

"Two years ago, Tyson was at the Mechanic working on his future truck. There was a fire and Ty, being the hero he is, saved everybody else and was the last one in the building. Firefighters brought him out, paramedics brought him here, he's been in a coma for two years." I explained.

Zeus stared at Ty and smiled proudly.

"Your father would be proud."

Tyson and I grinned.

"We know he is." we said in unison.

"Where's Sally?" Zeus asked.

I grimaced.

"She moved to LA with Paul an Gregg. I found out today."

Zeus glared.

"I knew that she wanted to forget, but this is too much. Where are you staying boys going to stay?" Zes asked.

"I got emancipated at 14. I live at my Dad's beach house. Zeus, how'd you find out about Ty?" I asked.

"I found out about him from my daughter, Thalia. And you still have the beach house?" Zeus asked.

I stared at him.

"Yeah, I have it. He left it to me. And...Daughter? She's your...I should've realized! Umm...Zeus, lately Thalia has been staying with me." I trailed off.

"Percy!" Thalia exclaimed, first time she spoke since she entered the room.

Zeus stared at me, then laughed.

"It's fine Percy, she was upset and hurt. I'm happy you took her in. Are you her boyfriend as well? Your father and I always thought you'd end up together." Zeus said.

Thalia and I blushed.

"Um, yeah dad, we're together. And what do you mean always thought we'd be together?" Thalia said as she took the seat next to me and took my hand.

Zeus laughed.

"When you two were younger, you would always play together! You even had little crushes on eachother! You didn't see eachother after what happened to Percy's father." Zeus explained with a sad smile.

Thalia and I blushed, but I also had a sad smile.

"What happened to Percy's dad?" Thalia asked.

Ty, Zeus, and I shared a look. I had to explain, in private.

"I'll tell you later Thals. Okay? Tomorrow the latest"

Thalia nodded.

"Well, this was fun, but Ty needs his rest. So only you four and Sally-"

"I don't want my mom coming." Tyson said.

I nodded in agreement.

"She didn't even tell me she moved. And she wanted to pull the plug...I don't want her near Ty. I'm his legal guardian now." I told Apollo.

Thalia stated at me, and Zeus had an understanding look in his eye.

"Okay then. So just you three are allowed in, or anybody you bring with you. I expect to see you in class tomorrow, Percy. Now, Tyson needs to rest." Apollo said as he shooed us out.

Zeus, Thalia, and I walked out in silence. Finally, we got to the cars.

"Is this the truck Ty was working on?" Zeus asked.

I smiled and nodded.

"I finished it up for him, but I didn't have to do much. At twelve years old, he was already a genius. I'm proud of him. He's a hero." I said quietly.

Zeus smiled.

"You're both just like Poseidon, Percy. You look just like him. You aren't thinking about joining though, right?" Zeus asked.

I looked up at him.

"I have to. I have to make him proud." I whispered.

"It's your choice Percy, but you've already made him proud. And...I don't think she can handle losing both you and him." Zeus said.

"She doesn't care." I hissed.

Thalia was behind us, out of earshot.

"She does care though, Percy." Zeus said.

I just stared at the truck. Thalia walked up to us and took my hand.

"Thalia, are you going to stay at Percy's? I understand if you will, you and Hera don't exactly get along." Zeus said.

Thalia snorted.

"Understatefont of the century. I'll stay with Percy if that's okay." Thalia said.

Zeus nodded and tossed me some keys.

"These are yours. Thalia and I kinda used your car."

I laughed and tossed them back to him.

"Keep the car. You've done so much for Ty and Me, not to mention my dad. Keep it Zeus."

Before he could answer, Thalia and I were in the truck, driving away. We drove in comforting silence. When we got to the house and Thalia was about to walk into her room, I pulled her back.

"I didn't do this right earlier." I said.

I put my hands behind her neck gently and kissed her deeply and passionately. It felt like electricity coursing through me, and her lips tasted like vanilla. W. Pulled away gaping for air, and I lay my head gently against hers.

"I'll tell you about my dad." I said quietly and led her to my room.

I lie down on the bed and pat the spot next to me. I wrapped my arm around her and held her close.

"Your dad and my dad were best friends in high school. They wanted to make a difference and fight for what they believed in. My dad loved the beach, and he looked just like me. He was in the Navy, Fleet Admiral, the highest rank. He was good, really good. He was the best dad I could have had as well. I wanted to be just like him." I began.

Thalia stayed silent.

"I was eight years old. He was supposed to be coming home. We went to pick him up, and deletes seaweed in a little uniform just like my Dad's. We Watched for h, but we didn't see him. He always came home. Your dad...he walked up to us. He was General of the Air Force. He told us...'He's not coming home.' But he had too...he was my dad..."

Tears were rolling freely now. I wasn't 17 year old Percy Jackson right now. I was the little eight year old that just lost his father. I was living through it again.

"He had a will. He left the beach house to me, this. Of course he left money and other stuff, but he also left me his most prized possession. It's a sword, a Greek sword, celestial bronze, called Anaklusmos, or Riptide. He also left me all his medal, badges, pins, stuff like that from the army. He died a hero." I finished quietly.

Thalia stared at me.

"I'm sorry." she whispered.

I just nodded.

"I need to pack. I have to discuss some things with my mom."

Thalia kissed me lightly and walked towards the door, but turned around.

"Percy, you were talking to my dad about joining something..."

"I want to be in the Navy, like my Dad. I want to make him proud."