Chapter 4

Percy's POV

'Great' I thought. The immortal girl scouts are going to be coming after me just because I tried to help. In doing so Zeus the paranoid idiot that he is, sent his hunters after me. That was what Uncle Hades had said. At least he dad, mum, and Auntie Hestia don't want to kill me. I still have some of the major gods on my side.

I knew that they knew I was in here. I was currently in a beach hut. I had been eating my lunch when Uncle came in. about five minutes later I heard the hunters and their hounds arrive. I could flash out but that would alert them to me being an immortal. Zeus' pants would get even more in a twist if that was revealed. My plan was to knock out whoever came through the door and then push them back out the window, (it was a bungalow.) I would then wait until a lieutenant came in and would use them as a bargaining chip to make sure I could get away.

My plan was going well so far. I had knocked out two hunters and a wolf.

Of course it all went wrong. I heard the door open and I swung my sword at whoever it was only to have it blocked by none other than Artemis.

I looked in surprise for a moment and then said, "Why are you here?" knowing full well the answer.

"My father wants you brought to him in chains."

"Why did you come here alone?"

"I do not want the girls to get hurt."

"I would like to point out that you cannot fight me until I challenge you."

"No, you are my prey and I am the hunter. I can fight you when I want."

Artemis' POV

He struck so fast I knew that I had underestimated him.

With that speed he must be immortal. I drew my other hunting knife and he drew another sword.

He smiled at me not even remotely worried that he was about to fight one of the Olympians. I then remembered that Ares said he had beaten him. If this kid had beaten Ares fairly then I was in trouble. I knew that I was good with the hunting knives but that I was much better with my bow.

The kid in front of me looked to be in his element. We fought back and forth, through the hut. He looked slightly disappointed. That worried me.

There was a noise outside and the hunters were breaking the door down. His face changed from a smile to one of concentration. He sped up his strikes getting faster and faster. I struggled to keep up and was now being driven back.

The hunters burst into the hut and saw me with a sword to my throat. He smiled at the Hunters and said, "I would rather that I did not have to cause any of you harm. If you would just let me go I will release your mistress. They put down their weapons. "Don't do anything stupid." He whispered into my ear.

He then pushed me forward and flashed out.

The hunters looked at me in shock. "I need to speak with my father at once."

I flashed out.

When I arrived at the palace father looked at me.

"We may have a problem."

"What is it?"

"He is an immortal. A highly skilled one at that."

"How do you know?"

"He beat me." I murmured.

Father's eyes widened. "I had assumed that he had caught Ares off guard. This is worrying. I cannot ask Athena as she seems to be distracted on this area."

"Father, there is a reason for that."

"What is it?"

"I believe that he is her son."

"How do you know?"

"His facial features look so much like her. He could almost be a male version of her he is so similar."

Zeus looked shocked.

"I shall speak to her at once."

Percy's POV

"Mum, Artemis will have worked it out by now. You need to accelerate my growth."

"Persephone gave you the pills for a reason. You will be much harder to hide as your power levels will increase almost to their full potential."

"Mum I have been growing at half speed. The extra power will be needed."

Mum sighed, "Fine. Take the seed that reverts the growth levels back to normal."

"Thank you mother. Sixteen years old here I come."

I popped the seed into my mouth and was surrounded by a golden light. When it faded I was much taller and was stronger.

Mum backed off a bit as she could feel the power coming off me.

I went up to her and gave her a hug. "Thanks mum."

There was a thunder crash above and Zeus flashed in flanked by the Artemis and Ares.

I turned to face them. "Hello uncle you are looking nice today." I said mockingly.

"How?" Artemis asked.

"What is it daughter?" Zeus said.

"He seems to have grown about four years in age in about an hour."

I smiled at her. "I have been keeping my growth level down to half speed so as not to scare any paranoid kings."

Ares smirked.

"Athena who is this child?" Zeus demanded.

She looked at me and I nodded.

"About twelve years ago, I was at your and Apollo's birthday party." She said gesturing at Artemis. "A man met me and tried to seduce me. I denied all his attempts. When I left the party he followed and chased me. When he caught me he raped me." Athena looked like she might start to cry in memory of it. Artemis went over to her and started to console her.

"If you were wondering my father is Pontus, Uncle."

Zeus looked gobsmacked. He had been ready to accuse Athena of breaking her oath and killing the child. Now he was faced with a crying pair of daughters and an angry adolesant who had power radiating from him. Now he was not so sure he could kill the child if he wanted to.

I pointed to the door. Ares left and Zeus flashed out in a clash of thunder. I went down to my mother's level and said. "I am going to my father's palace. I will see you soon."

Artemis gave me a questioning look. "Poseidon adopted me as mother could not raise me herself."

Artemis nodded. "Sorry for hunting you."

I smiled, "You gave me some fun while I waited to have my uncle rant at me. It was a pleasure to be considered important enough to be hunted by the best."

I flashed out.

"Your son has manners."

"What did you expect, an illiterate thug? Of course he has manners."