Dark Waters of the Sea
Percy Jackson & The Olympians story
Chapter 1- Percy Leaves
16- year-old Percy, and Annabeth are now dating. On a nice sunny afternoon, the two are walking on the streets of New York.
Both are breathing in the fresh air.
Percy has a moment to think about everything. About the horrible things the gods have done. Everything else he has to think about. He wants a normal life and future. So does Annabeth.
They look at each other.
"So. Now that I think about it, maybe we should not trust the gods.", said Percy, with anger and venom in his voice.
Annabeth is shocked.
"Oh, Percy.", said Annabeth
"Well, if you really think about it, although Kronos was a giant piece of garbage along with his titan army, the gods were never really any better either. They are either at least decent at best or completely awful. With the exceptions of a few, you can't trust any of them. Not even Poseidon.", said Percy
Annabeth looks at her boyfriend. She nods, understanding how he feels. Still, she seems a little worried and fears she might end up like Luke.
"Do not worry though. Just because I have a distrust in the gods, I am not going to go down the path Luke Castellan chose.", said Percy, "I simply want a life where I am just with you, and I do not have to deal with being some errand boy for the gods, even though they could just fight off the baddies themselves."
Annabeth hugs Percy tightly.
"Annabeth. We are leaving together. We are going to a safe place. One where monsters can't harm us. Not any prophecies either. We will live the rest of our lives in hiding.", said Percy
Annabeth's eyes widened.
"But we can't just do that, Percy. What if the gods find out? What if the monsters actually do come for us? What if we don't m-"
Annabeth is sobbing, with tears coming down her eyes.
"Don't worry. I'll make sure nothing major happens to either of us," said Percy, "I'll go back to the apartment. I'll tell Mom and Paul the news before we take our leave."
Annabeth smiles. She starts to support her boyfriend's decision.
Percy rushes back to the apartment
—-
Percy walks up to the door of the apartment. The doorman had the door open. He looks at a slightly angry Percy, but Percy goes inside the room anyway.
Percy turns to face his mom, Sally, and Paul on the couch.
"Hello Mom. Hi Paul.", said Percy, groaning
Percy greeted them while his tone suggested that he was angry.
"Hi, sweetie.", said Sally, "How's the walk with Annabeth?"
"Mostly good…" said Percy, muttering under his breath
Sally and Paul start to get worried.
"Percy. You are acting very strange. Are you okay? Is there something wrong? Just tell us.", said Paul
"I'm sorry.", said Percy
Both of Percy's parents are confused.
"What are you sorry about?", asked Sally
"Mom. Paul. I am going to leave again. This time, perhaps permanently. Me and Annabeth are going into hiding. I simply had enough of doing the gods' work, and Annabeth agreed with me on it. Us both deserve a break every now and then. I can't stay in New York or any place in this country that is guaranteed for monster attacks and other godly affairs. I want no part in it anymore. Both me and Annabeth want to live a normal life. That's what we are going to do.", said Percy
Both Sally and Paul are speechless.
Sally sobs in Paul's arms. Her son was leaving, and this time, they won't see him for a long time. Perhaps forever.
Paul gets angry at Percy
"Percy! You can't go! You can't leave your mother feeling in distress. She will get stressed over your disappearance. She is already acting like a nervous wreck! Do you really want to- you have no account for how she will feel!", yelled Paul
"I'm sorry, Paul. I know you must hate me for leaving like this. It's something I have to do to protect myself and Annabeth. You'll both understand. It's not like we won't see each other at all. When we move into our new place, you can come visit us. I promise we can come visit you too as long as there are no monsters in sight.", said Percy
Paul takes a bit of a moment. He then takes a deep breath and sighs.
"You're right, Percy. It's just that I really don't want Sally to be emotionally hurt over you. I am sorry I yelled. It's just hard to take in.", said Paul
"I know.", said Percy, "Before I leave though, there are a few things I want to say."
Sally and Paul look up at Percy.
"Paul. May I call you Dad?", asked Percy
Paul's eyes widened. He is surprised to have heard that question from Percy.
"Uh, sure.", said Paul, "But isn't your real dad already there in your life?"
"Paul, or should I say, Dad. You have been way more of a dad to me then my real dad ever was. My birth father, Poseidon, is not a good dad. He said I was never born, only claimed me as his son to stop a war against Zeus and I only saw him less than 10 times in my life. Not to mention, he completely screwed over Tyson by leaving him on the streets. He may be my father but no way in Hades is he my dad! You, on the other hand, were there for me when he wasn't. The dad who stuck around. You are not my step-dad but my dad. You have cared for me. Really. Thank you very much for being there for me and Mom." Percy said, with a smile
Paul lets out a smile.
"You're welcome."
"Also, Mom. I love you very much. You have cared for me, ever since I was born. I grew up with you. You protected me from monsters in my earlier life, by marrying Gabe Ugliano, and although Gabe was an abusive, smelly man, I later understood why you stayed with him. You loved me, always. I would never have been the hero and person I am today without you. I'd say you deserved better than me.", said Percy
"Awww Percy.", said Sally
Percy wraps his mom in a tight hug.
He backs away and faces Paul.
Percy clenches his fists as he is about to let tears come out of his eyes.
"And Dad. Please. Take care of Mom for me. She has gone through way too much in her life. I won't be around. Even give me a baby brother or sister to fill in the void or my absence. Give her more of the love and appreciation I couldn't fully give her because I was gone so much.", said Percy
"I promise. I will, son.", said Paul
Percy smiles
"Good. Well, I must be going. I don't want Annabeth to wait too long. Goodbye, Mom and Dad.", said Percy
Percy walks out the door. He leaves the apartment and rushes over to where Annabeth is standing.
"Goodbye, Percy.", said Sally
—-
Annabeth smirks.
"Took ya long enough.", said Annabeth
Annabeth teases Percy by nudging him on the shoulder
"I know. It's just that I had a few things to say to Mom and Pa-I mean Dad, before I left.", said Percy
"That's understandable." said Annabeth
"Yup." Percy said
Both Percy and Annabeth then race together.
How would their life turn out from there?
—
Three years have passed since Percy & Annabeth left Camp Half Blood, along with New York itself, behind.
Two years after they had left for Virginia, in 2011, Percy had proposed to Annabeth. It was one the happiest days of their lives.
Percy decided to join the swim team at his new college, which Annabeth greatly supported while Annabeth took an architectural course in college.
June 2014 came. Percy and Annabeth got married on the ocean, in secret.
It was the happiest day of their lives.
However, unknown to them, this decision to leave the gods will eventually catch wind of Poseidon, Percy's father.
