Chapter 2: Beginning
I woke up next to Grover on the bus to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. In the original time line, this trip was when I fought the fury Alecto and first used Riptide. This time, I had other plans.
I closed my eyes. I had to work fast. I found the core of my powers. This is how a demigods powers work. We each have a core of power. That core spreads our power and control throughout our bodies. The size of our core increased with practice and, if you have enough control, you can organize and control the power out put.
I found my core relatively fast. Once there, I started straightening my core. Once in order, I could feel a significant increase in power. I started widening the routes of my power. The work, while tedious and painful, would increase my overall power and potential. Once, done I had a fraction of the amount of power I had before. I wasn't satisfied overall. I was scrawny, weak, and small. My powers aren't as good as I was used to. But, it's the best I could do.
I opened my eyes to see Nancy throwing pieces of her lunch at Grover. I hesitated. Them I came to a decision. I should have enough energy for this.
"Stop it" I said. I manipulated the blood in her body and brain to give her the sudden urge to not mess with us. Just like that she stopped.
Grover blinked "How did you do that" he asked.
"Do what?" I faked confusion.
"Make her stop" he said confused.
I shrugged inwardly smirking. One disaster aborted. His ability if noticed by Alecto, would seem like charmspeak. A ability of Aphrodite. Once reported to Hades, he would be ignored. Hades doesn't have time for pretty boy, children of Aphrodite. No Nancy provocation would lead to no Alecto attack. No Alecto attack would lead to no Minotaur. This would all result in Percy getting to camp safely, more time to train, and his mom not getting kidnapped.
With this all figured out he needed Grover to get his searchers licence. He'll figure it out after term ends.