This was originally supposed to be a Poseidon and Sally one-shot, but as I finished it, it turned into a father-son one-shot with Percy and Poseidon. This was also inspired by Ronan Keating's song 'Somebody Else'. I know it's short, but I really couldn't think of anything else to add to it. Hope you still like it though.
The Visit
Poseidon would never have thought that he would be able to share his love for one Sally Jackson. But somehow he did. And he shared that love with a little mortal boy of his own making.
The boy looked the spitting image of him; cute, black hair, sea green eyes. Right now, he was curled up asleep in a blue blanket, his tiny fists clutching the fabric like it was the only thing keeping him in the mortal world. As gently as he could, the god of the seas lowered his millennia aged hand over the boy's head.
" Perseus." He whispered, unintentionally managing to wake the small baby.
In the other room, Poseidon could hear Sally on the phone, talking and laughing to one of her friends. Despite everything that's happened in her life, it always made his immortal heart swell to hear Sally laugh. And, sure enough, talk of her child… their child… eventually made its way into the conversation. The first word about the boy and the sea god knew that he had few precious seconds left with his son.
" When you grow up, Perseus, you must be strong and brave. But there will be times where you must let the Fates play their hand. When that happens, never forget who you are. You are a powerful child, my child, and you must protect those dear to your heart. Be wise with your decisions. And remember, I will always be watching you… even when it feels like I'm not. In time, you will understand."
For a response, the baby merely took one hand from his blanket and tried to reach for one of the bigger man's fingers. Poseidon merely smiled as he pulled his hand away. He knew his time was up and that he'd get caught if he stayed any longer. But the boy seemed to think otherwise. As the god backed away from the cot, he could have sworn that he saw tears spring into the child's eyes.
" One day, son, you will meet me again. But only when you're older. Great things are ahead of you, Perseus Jackson. I can feel it." He whispered before letting the sea air engulf him and return him to his underwater palace where he would watch the boy grow into a fine young man.