TRITON'S POV
I glance at the boy sleeping in my lap and the blue cookies in front of me. I take one of it and glance at the mortal Sally in ridiculousness. She smiles at me.
"That's one of our inner jokes. My husband, though I wouldn't call him that, was very adamant that there is no blue food. Blue is Percy's favorite color. So from then on I try my best to cook all the food in blue colour. Hence the blue cookies. Come on taste them. You'll love it." She encourages me. I tentatively take a small bite and all the gods above. This is delicious. I devour the cookie with great haste.
"I take it you like it?" Sally asks kindly and I fight to keep the golden hue out of my cheeks at how abhorrently I ate it.
"It was really delicious Sally. I would even go as far as to say it tastes better than ambrosia."
Sally blushes "Oh you flatter me Triton" And then her blush deepens at her next sentence.
"I admit I have to apologize you. I have been calling you by your name. It is very disrespectful of me."
I wave a hand dismissively at her apology.
"It's fine Sally. While we sea deities are certainly prideful, we are not who demand worship. While I found your behaviour unique I haven't found it disrespectful."
"Your father said something similar to me once." She says smiling and I catch on to the topic of discussion.
"Why have the morai informed you of our Perseus? The godly world itself have seen the weavers of destiny very few times and it certainly shocks me to hear they appeared in front of you while you are but a mortal."
She becomes silent thinking how to answer before coming to a decision and looks me in the eye. "Tell me Triton. What do you think of Percy here. Do you feel anything from him?"
"No... Yes.. I don't know" I sigh in frustation. "He looks same as my brother. To the dot. And even his aura feels the same but diminished. Why did you ask the question?" I ask feeling a sense of foreboding.
"He just doesn't look like your brother Triton. He is your brother." And I felt my world tilt on its axis at her words. No... I felt my anger rise along with a flicker of hope that I try to squash down. I tighten my grip on the child in my arms subconsciously.
"This is not something to joke about Sally." I snarl. "If I find out this is some sick joke of yours I will not hesitate to kill you" I growl threateningly.
Sally shakes her head her eyes filling. "I would never play with your feeling like that Triton. What I said is true. He is your brother. Born again to save the world."
I slump down and I couldn't comprehend the many emotions I am feeling as I hug Percy to my chest afraid he will vanish again. Sally gives me a look of understanding and sadness as she continues.
"I met your father here in this beach itself Triton. At the time I don't know who he is but I can see he was grieving. I didn't ask any questions just consoled him. And I don't even know when I fell for him but I did. Very hard. And by then Percy here is already in me." She wipes her face of the tears of happiness and sadness that flows from her eyes. "But he has to leave. Because of the ancient laws. I was angry. No not even angry. I was heartbroken. Not for me. But for Percy. That he would have to live without a father. That he would be labled as a bastard."
I felt my throat constrict at her sadness but let her continue as I listen to each and every word she says with rapt attention.
"Your father asked me to come with him to Atlantis. He said he would build a palace for me but I disagreed. Its not my nature to depend on others Triton. And I wanted my son to be independent too. It was when the morai visited me in my dreams. They said the baby in my womb was a reincarnation who was destined to fade as an immortal and reborn as a hero to save the world from destruction. They forbade me in saying to your father till the time comes. And it solidified my decision. I did not go with Poseidon and decided to live here" Her voice breaks. "And many times I regretted my decision,everytime Percy comes home crying that he was called a bastard."
My eyes cloud with tears.
"Then why are you revealing it to me if the morai forbade it?"
"They forbade me in saying anything to Poseidon not you"
I shake my head "No Sally. You're playing a dangerous game with morai. You shouldn't have said it to me."
"I don't fear for my self Triton. All my life, I've been living for Percy. And if the morai didn't really want me to reveal this to anybody they would have said so. I waited a long time for the opportunity to reveal this to somebody. When Poseidon requested me to come with him I know I couldn't. I don't want him to know of Perseus. And not just because the morai forbade me either. You can call me selfish for this but I want my son in my life Triton. I know I should give him up to you one day so that he could fulfill his destiny but I don't want to part ways with my only child. And sometimes I regret the decision. That he is living this cursed life when he could live like a prince with you because I don't want to lose him" Sally holds her face in her hands as she sobs all her regrets and fears. I get up with Percy and sit beside her. I hesitate just a moment before hugging her tightly.
"It's not your fault for wanting to have your child. It's your right. And we all are indebted to you Sally. Thank you... Thank you for taking care of Perseus"
"Don't thank me for caring Triton. He's my son" Sally whispers and I let go of the hug to look at her.
"Come. It's time you visit Atlantis." I say looking at her wide eyes .
"No I couldn't Triton. I am a mortal. It's against the laws."
"To hell with the laws. Where were the laws when they reincarnated an immortal to a human? Where were the laws when the morai communicated with you?" I say fiercely and sigh at her uncertain look.
" You have spent your life in difficulties for him. To take care of him. Now it's time you spend the life you deserve with him. In Atlantis. Please Sally" I say softly my all emotions on display. She looks at Percy in my arms and nods at me looking determined.
"I promised myself I would never abandon him and I am not going to do now. So yes I will come with you."
I sigh in relief and happiness at that as I look at the child in my arms amazed at his ability to sleep during all this drama.
"Good. Now stand still a second." I rest my hand on her forehead and a blue glow emits from my hand before it fades off.
"What is it?" She asks confused. And I smile.
"You are not of the blood of seas. So I gave you the ability to breathe underwater. Now hold my hand." She does as she is instructed and I hold Percy tightly and vapor travel to the throne room of Atlantis.