SALLY POV

I let Lady Amphitrite drag me to who knows where all the while my brain trying to process what happened in a span of few hours. My whole life changed in the past few hours that I have trouble believing it is real. It has always been my fear that I would lose Percy the day I reveal his identity. But now all my fears are nothing but a thing of past. I look at the queen smiling softly. It was a known fact that the queen of seas was not the jealous type unlike the queen of Olympus. But at least I thought she would have disliked me but instead I was welcomed into the family with open arms and a sister in the queen. Life couldn't be more wondrous than this to me. I was interrupted from my thoughts by Amphitrite's exclamation.

"Here we are!!" She says loudly and opens the doors we are standing in front of. And immediately I understood where we are. It's her personal chambers. Before I could even look around the room properly she drags me and pushes me onto a chair. I sit down without complains and look at her in bewilderment at her mutterings.

"What would... Ha!! Blue it is!! No maybe red.. Or gold. Or green..? " I interrupt her nervously.

"Umm.. Lady Amphitrite what are you talking about?" But immediately close my mouth shut as she glares at me her hands on her hips.

"Have I not welcomed you with open arms into the family. Then why are you calling me using those titles?" She demands.

"You are the queen milady. It is impo... " She interrupts me.

"And you are my sister. I have made that fact clear have I not. So call me by my name or as sister" She says looking at me sharply.

I laugh softly but reply in affirmation, "Okay Amphitrite."

She smiles removing her hands from her hips and beams at me. "Okay so what dress would you like? I have a gold one. One cream. One green. Actually I have every colour. And what footwear do you want. Sadly due to my preferable mermaid form I don't have footwear. But I'm sure we can buy you some." And I stop her before she can go on and on.

"Why do I need a dress?" I ask genuinely confused. And she huffs out in disbelief.

"Today we are going to announce the arrival of the prince. It is a big occasion and you are his birth mother and part of the Royal family. You have to look like it." She explains and I sigh but agree. And after a long discussion and many arguments it's decided that I would be wearing a blue gown that compliments my eyes.

"Ok then. I'll give you privacy to change." She says and goes out closing the huge doors behind her.

I huff out laugh as I strip down my clothes. Just when I was wearing the dress the door opens suddenly, Amphitrite's head poking in.

"Sally what footwear do you... " She trails off and I hurriedly dress up fully but the damage has been done. He eyes widen in shock and horror as she enters in immediately and closes the door behind her.

"What was that?!" She exclaims loudly her face pale as she comes towards me.

"What was what sister?" I ask trying to look confused but her pointed glare has me sigh in defeat. "It's nothing Amphitrite." I try to placate her but it just angers her more.

"Don't you say it's nothing Sally. Unless you think I am blind to not see the variety of scars adorning your torso." She spats in anger and I flinch at her harsh tone. Her face softens at my flinch but her eyes remain fierce. "Who is it Sally? Who is it that abused your body such?" He gentle but firm voice makes me breakdown then and there. She hugs me as I cry all my grief out. And that is how the male members of the family saw us as they enter the room. They stop short at seeing me crying in her arms.

"Mommy!! " Percy exclaims wriggling free from Poseidon's arms as he swims towards me. I wipe my tears just in time to catch him as he barrels into me.

"Percy!! Did you enjoy yourself?" I ask and in my peripheral vision I see Amphitrite talking to Poseidon and Triton.

"Why are you crying, mommy? Did you get hurt?" Percy asks with all the seriousness of a child and I huff a watery laugh at his innocent question.

"No dear. Your pat'mi asked me a question and it made me cry." I say as honest as possible. I have long back promised myself to be as honest as possible with Percy and never I have I broken it and i am not going to do so now.

"Did she ask about Gabe?" Percy asks and I was yet again amazed by his ability to understand things.

"Gabe?" Poseidon asks his hand clenched with fury and Percy nods.

"Yes, pat're. Gabe is mommy's husband. He beats mommy a lot" And I gasp at that.

"Percy!! How did you even know that!?" I exclaim in horror. "You were not supposed to know that" I say horrified that Percy has known about my abuse. I was very careful not to reveal anything to him at such a tender age.

"But he promised he would not hurt you if I bring him money."

"Money?" Triton growls in suppressed anger.

"I'm sorry." Percy sniffles hus lips wobbling. "Did I do wrong?"

I look as Amphitrite comes towards us. "Oh sea star. You haven't done anything wrong. You were really really brave." She says softly taking Percy from me into her arms.

"Sally is it true. What Percy said about this...this Gabe" He spits the word Gabe with venom and I nod hesitantly.

"He is very bad pat're. He always drinks alcohol. And he smells bad. Ewww. Smelly Gabe." He wrinkles his nose in disgust and I see Amphitrite's heart melt at his adorable expression. Poseidon sighs loudly in frustration.

"Why didn't you leave him then? How can you even marry that..that...monster!?"

"Isn't it obvious milord. Percy said he stinks a lot. And if he smells as bad as he describes, it is safe to say that she married him so she could hide Percy's scent from the monsters. Am I right?" Amphitrite asks me and I nod. Poseidon's face falls at that.

"Sally I'm really grateful for what you have done for Percy. But you should have taken care of yourself too. And I regret leaving you more than ever. I should have just kidnapped you and brought you here to Atlantis." And seeing his face looking so crushed I couldn't help but reassure him.

"No need to worry about it. It's okay." I say but he shakes his head.

"You are too kind hearted Sally." He then turns towards the still fuming Triton. "Triton do whatever you want but I need the monster that hurt them in the dungeons before the feast begins." He orders.

Triton grins viciously and bows" It would be my pleasure milord." He says before rushing out leaving me speechless. I hurriedly look at Poseidon.

"You shouldn't worry about him. He can't hurt me anymore. Just leave him be."

"No Sally." Amphitrite answers. "He hurt you. And we don't take lightly of anyone who hurt what we think as ours. And you are our family. Just don't argue about it anymore. It's pointless."

I nod my eyes tearing up in happiness at her proclamation.

"Don't think about this anymore Sally. Today is a special occasion. Don't let all of this sadden you on our son's welcoming day" With this words he leaves us.

TIMESKIP

After two hours I am walking down the corridor that leads to the Royal balcony along with Percy, Poseidon and Amphitrite for the announcement. Poseidon and Percy are dressed in their royal robes and me and Amphitrite in beautiful gowns. We were then joined by Triton in his royal robes too.

"Father. It's done. He is in the dungeons. What should I do of him?"

"For now? Nothing. Let's celebrate for the time being. I will pay him a visit later." Poseidon dismisses casually but you have to be deaf to not hear the dark tone in his voice. And even though he deserves it I couldn't help but feel pity for Gabe at whatever punishment he is going to receive. We arrive on the balcony looking at the people below us. I couldn't help but gasp at the number of people present. Anywhere you see there are people present everyone waiting for their King to talk.

"People of Atlantis!" Poseidon's voice booms loudly. "We have mourned our lost prince for many years and we would have for more. But the time to mourn is past us now. Let us welcome your beloved Prince back. Prince Perseus is back!! " Poseidon booms gesturing for me to come forward. There was a second of silence as everyone takes a look at their prince in my arms before they burst into loud applause.

The chanting of "Prince Perseus" "Prince Perseus" "Prince Perseus" could be heard throughout the oceans as the people rejoice their Prince's return.