Chapter 3

Athena and Poseidon

Olympus

POV Poseidon

This time I am sure that I heard my brother right. "What do you mean you're closing Olympus," I asked him? Then I take a quick glance around the room everyone's face mirrored each other's in confusion at what he stated.

Aphrodite squeals, "Are we taking vacations."

"A vacation awesome! When do we start I want to go and visit my kids, and teach them some tricks with their bows then, about how awesome I am," Apollo asked the room.

So now he is paying attention to the meeting he takes after his dad too much, air heads the both of them.

"No one said anything about a vacation you moron," Artemis snapped at him.

Apollo look confused, "what Aphrodite just said-"

"Apollo she's not the sharpest tool in the shed," interrupted Hephaestus with a small leer while looking at his wife.

I adjust myself in my throne and start to think about my son as it's going to take them a while to shut up. So I guess I'll just use this time to come up with more activities for us to do for when he comes to visit.

The only problem was that I already made an agenda the evening that I asked him to come. An evening I will never forget.

Sally's a few days earlier.

I appeared outside the door of Sally's new apartment that from what I hear is a wedding gift from Paul Blowfish. Sometimes I wish that I had not married so that Sally would be my queen put the fates would not have it, it would seem.

I knock on the door and hear a faint "I'm coming" from the other side. Sally answers the door and looks at me then stops in place as if she had been shocked.

I look her over her beautiful eyes sparkle and change from a light blue to a magical green the color of the sea. Her long brown hair was pulled back into a festive bun. She wore a purple t-shirt with what appeared to be flour the side and a pair of jeans.

"Oh hello Poseidon I wasn't expecting to see you here."

I stop looking her over, "I am sorry for coming unannounced Sally but I was wondering if I may speak with you and Percy about an important matter."

Fear flashed on to her face, "Is something wrong. Did something else happen on Olympus? Did Percy do something wrong?" she ask in a rush.

"No, no. Everything is fine as far as I know," I said to stop her worries.

"Oh ok then. Would you like to come inside so that we can talk?"

"Yes please," I enter Sally's apartment it was very clean and open and filled with light .This home was so much more meant for her than that piece of trash that she shared with Gabe. The thought of him brought a smile to my face. What Sally doesn't know is that I was the one who bought that statue.

For all the pain and surfing that he cause her and Percy through the years. I give the world some mercy and sent that statue to the bottom of a trench never to be seen from again.

"I am sorry for the mess I am trying to get everything ready for this evening."

"What is so special about this evening," I look around noticing that there were decorations and I could smell food cooking in the other room.

"It Thanksgiving Poseidon did you forget." She smiled at me with a tease.

"Is it? I guess that I lost track of the days." For gods, immortals, demi-gods, other creatures and some mortals this was the day to give thanks to Chaos the creator of all for well creating all.

"Yes," she was quite for a minute. "Well this year Percy and I won't be alone for the occasion. Percy asked Artemis and Thalia is coming. Nico is coming as well. Grover is in the area and will be here. Annabeth is staying with us for a few days so she will be here. And I had Percy IM Tyson and he said something about showing little Cyclops to use a big stick so he won't be joining us."

"Oh, it sounds like a full house."

"Would you like to join us as well?"

"Oh, no I wouldn't want to impose on your diner."

"Its fine besides Percy is out right now with Annabeth meeting the others at the park. He won't be home for a bit anyways. Unless you would rather spend the evening with Amphitrite and Triton, and come back later that's fine to."

I shudder at the thought, "no that's alright I would rather stay and have dinner with the kids than go there then come back. Plus if I am here than no monsters will dare to come and attack the kids Three children of the big three and a daughter of Athena will attract a horde of monsters and both Zeus and Hades can't be mad because it will protect their kids isn't that right brother."

There was a rumble of thunder in response, "Alright then since Lord Zeus agrees then I guess that's settled."

Sally led me over to the sitting room I looked on to the mantel and saw pictures of her and Percy throughout the years. One of Percy and his mom when he was a baby. Them at Montauk beach outside of the cabin. In another she was teaching him to swim. The one in the center showed Percy and his friends from camp at Thalias' tree.

"He's a great kid," Sally said from behind me she must have seen me looking at the pictures.

"Yes he is, you did and great job with him you must be very proud of the young man that he has become."

"I am proud of him but I can't take all the create he is who he is on his own accord. He lives life the way he believes is right he wouldn't change it for anyone or anything."

I smile at her, "he is just like his mother she's one of a kind just like him."

She shakes her head, "no see that were your wrong he may be a bit like me but he is the copy of his father." I was about to disagree when she raised her hand stopping me. "Really Poseidon have you looked at your son and I mean really looked at him without trying to find me in him.

"From head to toe he looks just like you. I may have raised him but the boy that I knew changed a long time ago. Ever since he found out that he was a Demi-god day by day he's more and more like you. One of these days you're going to see it."

I know better than to argue with Sally she's stubborn as Athena when she knows that she's right about something. I nod my head in reply so to stop the rest of the lecher about Percy.

"Alright Sally you win."

We sat in silence for a few minutes then I turn to Sally, time to ask her about why I came here. "Sally I want to ask for your blessing on something." She looks at me curiously telling me to continue with her eyes.

"I would like for Percy to come and spend the rest of his school year with me in Atlantis. So that he can learn his full power over the sea as my son. I haven't had to train one of my children for a long time. Since I have no other children Percy has had to teach himself about controlling the sea. It isn't one of the things they can teach him at Camp Half-blood because no one knows how. At some point each of my children has to be trained by either me or another sibling so that mishaps like at Mt. Saint Helene don't accrue."

I waited as she thought over what I said. "Alright if Percy wants to he can go but I have conditions." I gesture for her to continue, "Percy is to IM me at least once a week. I don't want him going anywhere but the Atlantic without me knowing beforehand. If he goes on a quest or to camp early I want to know. Last but not least Poseidon I want you to make sure no harm will come to my son while he is away from me."

I saw the reasons for her worries where valid, "I would not have it any other way. I promise you I will watch over Percy no matter where he may be."

She smiled, "Well ok then."

Sally went to check on the food. A few minutes later I sensed Percy coming to the door of the apartment with his friends. Seconds later I hear them come into the apartment and the door.

Sally left the food and went to see who was at the door I hear her gasp and I head for the door to see what happened. I round the corner to see my son covered in dirt from head to toe with his clothes torn everywhere. I look at the other three and see their clothes are torn too but not as bad but they were covered in mud instead of dirt.

"Kids are you all alright," asked Sally looking them over. "Where is Grover? Did something happen?"

"Mom we're fine, Grover's back at the park cleaning up our mess."

"Our mess really kelp head when Nico and I got there you were making Central Park, Central Water Park," said Thalia.

"Yeah dude I'm still wet," glared Nico.

"Wait I didn't make that crater or burn down the ramp to the lake."

"That was Annabeths' idea it's not our fault," they argued back.

To spare Sally the fight of super powerful teens I intervened. "Kids that's enough," I said loudly. "Why don't you explain what happened from the beginning."

Apparently none of them but Annabeth and Sally knew I was there listening them argue. "Dad what are you doing here?"

Annabeth let go of his and used it to hit him upside the head. "Seaweed brain don't be rude." She scolded him.

"Owe! Gods I was just asking." She glared at him. "We…I was attacked by the Chimera and was fighting it while Annabeth came up with a plan, then Nico and Thalia came they put the plan in action and we eventually destroyed it. That's about it more or less."

"Well as long as no one was hurt. Kids why did you go and change, Percy after you're done your father needs to speak with you." said Sally.

"Hold on a moment." I snap my fingers and their clothes were repaired.

"Thank you Lord Poseidon/dad." said the kids.

"Dinner will be done soon, so why don't all of you go to the living room and chat." said Sally.

We walked into the living room and everyone sat down. "So dad what's up?"

"Percy I already asked your mother and she said that what I want to do is up to you. Son I want to know if you would come with me the second haft of the school year after the solstice and stay with me until the summer. That way I can train you in your abilities so that no mishaps happen with your powers again."

"Are…are you serious, I can come to Atlantis and learn from you?"

I could see the joy in his eyes, I smile. "Yes me and some immortal torturers for other studies."

He looks to Annabeth and his cousins, "what do you guys think?"

"I say go for it Percy you'll have fun." said Annabeth.

"Good now I am not the only one with extra homework dad said that Artemis is going to teach me more because I don't even know all my powers." said Thalia.

"Wait no fair I have to learn from Alecto and her sisters." wined Nico.

"I have a question why are they just now starting to train?" asked Annabeth.

"Well because of the war no one had time to teach anything so we're starting now."

"I don't know Annabeth if we all go then you'll be alone." A bright gold light appeared in the middle of the room I could feel that it was Athena. When it cleared there she stood she walked over to her daughter.

"Annabeth by request of Lord Zeus you have been invited to stay in Olympus so that you can work on the new designs without distractions of a mortal's life."

"When do I need to be there? How long will I be gone?" she asked her mom.

"Be there after the solstice meeting, and you may return at the beginning of summer."

"Ok I'll be there." Her mom smiled and started to glow.

"Goodbye dear," and Athena was gone.

Percy started to laugh, "Well it looks like we'll all be busy."

I laugh too, "So you're coming then son?"

"You bet I am this is going to be awesome."

"Wait guys let's keep in touch while we're gone alright?" asked Thalia.

There were oks all around. "And if anyone gets in trouble the others well be there to help them." asked Nico. More yeses through the room.

"Hey, how about we meet on the hill, the first day of summer at noon? Ok?" said Annabeth.

I watch them make their promises and talk about training. Later we ate, after dinner I was helping Sally with the dishes. "Poseidon watch over Percy he's my whole world."

"I will."

With that said I left to prepare for my sons arrival.

Present time. Athena's POV.

Thunder shook the room silencing everyone. I had sat on my throne during the argument not wanting to get involved. Only four gods did not participate father, Hestia, Poseidon, and myself had remained quiet.

Father was fuming in his throne. "Silence! And no Apollo we're not going on vacation!"

I clear my throat. "Father please explain what you mean by closing Olympus?"

"As of this moment on no one is allowed to leave Olympus, to visit mortals or demi-gods. Everyone is to stay away from the mortal world. Hades, Poseidon, you are to stay in your domains until further notice."

Everyone was about to say something but I beat them to it. "Father are you insane if you cut Olympus off from the mortal world its ties will sever from earth. Not only will mortals be doomed but so will we, we'd start to fade. Slowly we will lose our powers and we'll become weak. We are drained enough from the war.

Not only would we be defenseless by then the demi-gods will have turned away from us for abandoning them again and after we just swore on the Styx to pay them more attention." I felt my fury rise and change me I was now the Roman goddess of wisdom, arts, crafts, and war. I was now Minerva. I heard the gasps of the others for what I'd done.

I glared at my father and saw the shock spread across his face. "Hear me father and listen well. Uranus rein fell because he was selfish of his power over the world and feared that he would lose his throne. His deeds to protect himself led to his undoing. Cronus then to fallowed his father's footsteps and his greed to bring his rein to an end. Throughout history all those who were selfish of power and held by fear all fell and lost what they tried to hold.

"In your rein you have held on to your power so far but if you wish to keep it. Then it is best to put aside your pride admit things are wrong, that you're wrong. If you wish to remain in power and not fall to the same fate as others. To not be hated by the world after you are gone. Then I see that the wisest choice is to choose to work for the good of all not just you. You must choose quickly what path you will take because I fear that time is not on our side and what you choose will bring about the fate of all."

I know what I said sounded sudden but it's about time that someone woke the king of the gods up to reality. The way I see it my presents is no longer needed at this meeting. "Think about it." With that I vanish to my palace.

Poseidon POV.

Athena glared at Zeus, "Think about it." and with that she left in a flash of gold.

I for one was cheering her speech on the whole way, I agree with everything she said. I look over to my brother to see him in what looked like utter shock.

It brought a smile to my face, that owl head know it all just stood up for something to the king of the gods and wasn't all nice and reframed about it either. She had put him in his place, and for once I was glad to agree with Athena and I would back her up.

I just mentally agreed to work with Athena for once in a long time. At that I start to laughing, a good for you full out laugh. The others all look at me like I'd lost it and I probably have but for some reason I don't see that as a bad thing.

"Uh… Uncle H," asked Apollo, "are you ok?"

"Yes I'm fine why you ask." I said grinning from ear to ear.

"Because you're laughing like a lunatic brother." said Hades.

"Oh, well I just thought of something funny."

"Care to share brother."

"Well you know how Athena and I always disagree? I just thought that it was funny that for once we agree on something. Zeus?" I turn to my brother. "You're digging yourself a hole that you can't get out of once you jump in. So be careful while treading around it might slip and take us with you."

"Hush Poseidon." said Hestia. "Zeus you are king what do you decree?"

Zeus was quite a minute then spoke up. "Artemis your hunters are to go to Camp Half-blood, the doors of Olympus are to close, and there will be no contact with the Demi-gods both Greek and Roman. I will make my final decision at the solstice meeting in one month.

And that ladies and gentlemen was chapter 3. I hope it live up to your expectations. I would like to apologize for not updating on time like promised I forgot my laptop at my dad's got it back a couple days ago. I felt bad for missing the date so I rewrote this chapter making it 3 times longer. Thank you to those who reviewed and those who put this as a favorite or an alert. As always please review it helps really. If there something you want to see tell me. There is a poll on my profile it efects the story. I do not own PJO.