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POV: Percy
We descended into the waves and we appeared at Atlantis a few minutes later. It was beautiful, but the thing that bothered me most was that I felt right at home here. It was almost like the underworld to me. I guess this is where a really belong in the sea I thought.
Poseidon's hand was gripping mine very hard, I realised he was waiting for me to say something.
"Um, nice place" I stuttered utterly lost for words. The onyx and sapphire jewel dimmed and the emerald jewel shone. I was about to question it but then I realised it was because the jewels were reflecting on where I was currently. The saddest thing is that I can never take off my crown, unless I want to face the wrath of Zeus, Poseidon, and my father. I knew they wouldn't punish me permanently but it would still be very disturbing for me.
Poseidon just nodded
"It took about a few thousand years to construct, it better look great." I rolled my eyes. To a god a few thousand years must be nothing when you could live for eternity if you wanted. I walked passed him and continued to the throne room. There were four thrones. I turned around and raised one eyebrow. Poseidon, father, took one look at me and explained
"I thought, since you are prince, you also need a throne here as well." He shrugged. I walked toward the throne with my name on it and sat down. I felt the power of the ocean within in me, I quickly got up before I did something rash.
Father was watching me and I hurried to my room. (I knew it was my room because of the colors and the bags that were there.) The room was decorated with many sea items. Seashells, algae, and coral were a few things present in the room. Truthfully I was unimpressed, the queen sized bed was nice but I preferred my king sized shadow bed. Living in the underworld with daddy really affected me. I flopped down on the bed, I heard a poof and a card fluttered down.
I caught it and tore it open wanting to know if it was my daddy but I groaned when I realised Poseidon wanted to see me. I walked to the closet and changed into a blue suit. I swam the way back to the throne room to find it empty. It was a bout super time so I went to the dining hall. The room had no water filling it, a bit surprising considering we were under water. A huge table cared from gold coral was in the middle and servants were exiting and entering with dishes of food.
Poseidon, Triton, and Amphitrite were dining together, waiting for me. Amphitrite glared at me and I glared back she shrunk down and I smirked. My daddy was going to be proud of me I knew it.
A shadow appeared out of the blue and my hellhound, Hades, came bounding out of it. I raised my hand and he came to lick it. Poseidon, who had just recovered from his shock, ordered for a dog bowl to be brought.
I just noticed today on the table we were going to have steak. I took about five steaks form the middle. Everyone, including the guards and servants, stared at me in shock. I grinned and passed three of the steaks to Hades. Everyone was in human form so I supposed they only had a human appetite. I dug in, it wasn't that bad but I preferred the meals I had with daddy, in the underworld. I couldn't help but compare everything here to the underworld. It just seemed too peaceful in here, for my liking. In the underworld you had people screaming daily and daily surprises. There was no point in mopping, I told myself. You are going to be stuck her for a few days might as well enjoy it. Poseidon seemed to think the mood round the table was too heavy so he tried to lighten it.
"So, did any one hear about a joke about a blowfish?" he asked. I knew his actions were in my best interest but I just snapped.
"Father, I appreciate the effort but I don't need your pity right now. I just want to eat, call my daddy, and then turn in for the night." I bowed slightly to them and left, for my room.
I flopped down on my bed and threw a coin.
"Oh Iris, goddess of rainbows please show me my father." My father appeared before me. He obliviously was worried about me. Judging from his lack of hair on his beard, he was very worried.
"Why didn't you message me earlier?" he demanded
"I'm sorry daddy, I fell asleep and then I had to eat with Poseidon and his family." I replied calmly
"Well, then just don't do it again. You scared half to death." He protested
"I promise, daddy" I breathed. Now that we got past that part of the conversation I told him about my day. He was very proud of my glare, when I told him about the glaring contest I had. But he seemed angry at Poseidon whenever I mentioned him. At the end I swiped through the message and my father's face disappeared into the gloom. Daddy was very angry and was swearing so I ended it before I learnt a new swear word.
It was very dark now and hardly any sea creatures were out, now. I feel asleep in the smooth bed under the sheets trying to calm myself.
I woke up the next day, it was the afternoon. Poseidon was at the edge of my bed looking at me sadly. I scrambled up trying to regain my balance. A hand shot out and supported me, I flinched away from it and the hand disappeared.
"Sorry, I didn't mean to wake you." The god of the seas said.
"It's okay I was waking up anyways." I muttered. I walked to the nearest shadow and shadow-travelled towards the throne room. I entered and walked up to my throne before sitting. I felt the power once again and I relaxed letting the power wash through me, filling my muscles with strength. My crown's jewel shone blindingly before it dimmed a little.
And for the next few days I relaxed on my throne, only getting up for meals.
POV: Hades
I was giddy today. Persephone noticed and that made her in a good mood as well. Hades, Percy's dog, had returned after the one night. Hades was bounding up and down the stairs, he was happy because of Percy's return. But I knew it would be short lived. After a few days with me he would have to return to Olympus, to spend some time with Zeus. I pushed the negative thoughts away, today I was going to try to be positive.
Percy walked in and cuddled up to my side.
"I had a nightmare." He stated. Well, that explains this.
"It was only a dream." I chanted. This was weird, being about ten years old cuddling up to me was not something he did often. I fell asleep with Percy cuddled up against my side.
The next day:
I woke up and Percy was gone. I groaned and rubbed my eyes, I felt so refreshed. Last night was one of the nights I had actually slept, well. I walked into the kitchen, intent on getting breakfast as soon as I could then see if I can find Percy, before he leaves. Luck was with me and Percy was waiting on the steps. I took a bite from my granola bar, I chew nervously before swallowing.
"Percy, I want you to take Hades with you." I choked out "Please" I begged him. He nodded and surprisingly he hugged me and I stepped back.
POV: Percy
"Bye daddy, I will be back soon I promise." I said
I shadow-travelled to Olympus and Zeus was waiting for me.
"What do you want to do today?" he asked. I gapped at him. Here was the King of the gods asking me what I wanted to do. I bowed and quickly replied
"Wha-t-t ever you want to do" Zeus grinned and I sunk lower into my bow.
"Well then since you are prince of the sky as well, I was thinking about showing you your lightning and wind current powers. But before I do that you need to be blessed by the rest of the Olympians. Come with me." He left into the throne room. I followed having to run to keep up because one of his huge long strides was equal to three of my short ones.
All the Olympians were there, including daddy. I waved happily and he got out of his throne and hugged me, earning him a glare from both Zeus and Poseidon. We continued with the ceremony of something that I didn't care about and then came the gifts from the gods.
Athena gave me wisdom.
Artemis gave me heightened senses.
Apollo gave me archery and healing powers.
Demeter gave me powers over plants and unlimited cereal.
Poseidon gave me the ability to talk with all sea creatures and power over earthquakes.
Zeus gave me limited powers over wind and lightning.
Aphrodite took a minute but gave me power over charm speak and love.
Hephaestus gave me a sword, Riptide along with powers over fire and tools.
Daddy just heightened my powers over the dead and other creatures from his realm. But he gave me battle armour for Hades when he is older.
Hera gave me family powers.
Dionysus called me brat and Peter Johnson but I got the ability to produce wine from thin air.
Hermes of course I got the talent to steal and lie very well.
Ares gave me more skill in sword fighting.
I walked up to my daddy at the end and sat at his feet, for the remainder of the counsel.
