39 Chapter 37

Percy sat crossed legged in the middle of the Amphitheatre. He had one hand on his lap and one on Wave rider which stood straight by his side. The sky was red indicating that Percy was inside his ID world. He took a deep breath in, and slowly let it out.

Percy opened his eyes and placed Wave rider across his lap. 'Okay, let's see how you work.'

Percy slowly let anger take over. It was difficult to start, you couldn't just decided to get angry, it had to come out on it's own. So Percy created his own motivation. He recalled all the times he was angry. The time Mera got attacked, the time in the illusional world when Kronos killed Thalia. That time Hades took his mother. That time he found out Luke was a traitor.

Anger slowly poured out of him in earnest. Percy knew this wasn't his limit to how angry he could get, this was barely the surface. But it enough to activate the special mode on his weapon.

Ping!

Special mode activated! Emotion: Anger

4 X attack, Rage blast- beam of light that causes affected individuals to go into a rage filled frenzy

The white in Percy's blue trident turned blood red as an aura of rage covered the weapon and Percy.

Ping!

Perk: 'Le Bete' activated! You gained +20 to all stats!

Percy's eyes slowly began to change. While before the Le Bete curse was uncontrollable and gave +50 extra stats, the new improved perk gave only +20 stats, but allowed Percy to remain in control. As such to reflect on this change, instead of Percy's eyes turning yellow, they turned bright red.

Percy got off the ground and began twirling the weapon around. Percy's skills in spear handling would be useful in fighting with a trident, the principle of attack was basically the same for both.

Percy trailed his weapons over and over before harshly swinging the trident in a wide arc sending a blast of wind so powerful it damaged the rocks in front of Percy.

'Guess that's what a weapon with 400,000 attack points can do,' Percy realised as he slowly let the weapon depower by releasing his anger. The red in the trident turned back to white and his eye turned back to their normal sea green.

'Let's try… will power.'

Percy placed the trident before him and focused on the blades. His brain no longer tried to divert his attention, when in battle his focus was like that of a hawk's. Percy slowly removed all other emotions, they would just get in the way. He then thought, 'activate.'

Percy's will was strong enough to activate the special mode in his trident causing the white lines to turn green;

Ping!

Special mode activated! Emotion: Willpower

Power supplied due to willpower- X 2

'I didn't concentrate enough,' Percy realised as he let go of his concentration returning his weapon back to normal. He then focused again. This time didn't think of anything else except activating his weapon's power, and once again;

Ping!

Special mode activated! Emotion: Willpower

Power supplied due to willpower- X 4

Percy realised the mode and he panted. He was tired, the amount concentration needed for only a 4 times power boost was ridiculous. Even with Gamer's mind Percy couldn't muster enough willpower. But maybe that was because this was training. Percy had always been the type to grow stronger under pressure, maybe that was what he needed to become stronger with willpower.

Percy sighed and twirled his trident transforming it into a sword and then into a fountain pen. He capped the pen and put it into his pocket. It was time to test out his other skills.

Percy opened his skill list and saw them all. He couldn't help but whistle. He had a lot of different skills, but was never master of any one in particular. Maybe he should change that soon. Percy saved that thought for later and instead looked at the skill he obtained from Necron;

Necromancy, Lv- 1 (0%)

A branch of magic that involves magic surrounding the dead or the un-dead.

Skills,

Revival of the dead, Lv- MAX

Brings back the spirits of the dead in their natural bodies. Limit- 1 time per day. No limit on the number of revived, the only limit is the ability of the user to channel the powers of death.

Note: If the soul of the person is unavailable then a copy will be made of the soul which posses all of the original soul's knowledge and memories.

It was honestly a skill Percy never saw himself having. It always seemed kind of…..a Hades thing to do by reviving the dead. But now he had it, and he might as well make use of it.

'No…..who should I bring back from the dead?' Percy knew he basically had a wide variety of people to chose from. He could call Julius Caesar, Shakespeare, Churchill, Cleopatra or even Walt Disney! All of human history was at his all so the question came, who to pick?

'Hm….well why not the original Perseus?' Percy wondered, 'he and I do have a lot in common. And we do both have the same name. It should be a blast.' Percy nodded as he made his choice. He closed his eyes and slowly activated his revival spell. Percy felt a drain on his body, it felt like his stamina was being sucked out through a straw. He felt drained, but luckily the power sapping stopped before it did to much damage.

Slowly a figure in white appeared before Percy. The person was blurry, he could barely make out the edges, but slowly the image of the person focused itself. Standing before Percy now was an older man wearing a white robe and a purple cape. He blinked and looked around before settling his eyes on Percy.

[Ah….who are you?] the man asked.

Percy smiled, [hello, I am Percy Jackson, the son of Poseidon.]

The figure nodded, [I am Perseus, son of Zeus. May I ask why I was summoned here? And how has a son of Poseidon summoned me? Usually it is the children of Hades who posses such a power.]

Percy nodded, [usually, yes. I am what you would call a special case. I apologize for calling you Perseus, I was testing my abilities and who better to try and call than my name's sake?]

Perseus rose an eyebrow, [ah, I see. You were named after me where you? Ironic that a son of Poseidon bears the name of a son of Zeus.]

Percy smiled and nodded, [indeed. My mother knew the life of a demigod is filled with tragedy and in all of Greek history you were the only one who achieved a long and fruitful life. Hence she wish to give me your name in the hope that I would obtain some of your luck.]

The greek hero smiled, [I am glad my name can be in the form of such optimism. Usually it is because of my deads of other things, and while it is flattering one does get tired of hearing every other person in Greece name their child after you.]

Percy laughed, [I figured. Well thank you for showing up when you did, sorry if I disturbed your after life.]

[Not at all,] the man shook his head, [after all the 24/7 orgies tended to get boring and repetitive after a while.]

Percy blanched at that but quickly sent the old Perseus on his way. 'A 24/7 orgy huh?' Percy wondered as he started to wonder what that would be like. Immediately his imagination produced an image of himself sitting in on a large bed. He was stark naked as slowly the bed began filling up with people.

Thalia was first as Percy imagined her thick juicy thighs and perky breasts crawl towards him. Then came the sight of Annabeth as she pressed herself up against his arms while looking at him with those sharp blue eyes of hers.

Percy's blush grew bigger as slowly his pants started to tighten. 'No!' Percy snappe dout of it slamming his Gamer's mind on the image. 'No, no, no! Nope! They are your friends man! What's wrong with you?! You can't think about your friends like that!'

Jackson sighed, 'I really need a girlfriend.'

Percy sat down on the ground and opened up his skill list again to look for things to do to distract him. Just then he noticed the large amount of points he had. It was a great bonus he got from the trials, and they were just sitting there. All 279 of them.

Percy pulled up his status;

STR-55(+20)=75

VIT-86(+10+20)=116

DEX-50(+10+20)=80

INT-83

WIS-53

LUC-50

POINTS- 279

He wondered what he should invest in. Right now Percy had a pretty comfortable fighting style. He used a variety of spells in battle or other situations but he mostly focused on fast and powerful attacks. Speed was he speciality, so maybe he should improve on that first.

So Percy poured 14 points into VIT raising it to 100;

VIT-100(+10+20)=130

Ping!

You have achieved 100 points in VIT! You have gained a new perk!

Please chose two new perks!

Speed thinking- allows user to think 10 times faster than the normal human.

Flying Thunder God- Allows a short burst of speed that is similar to teleportation. Limit- range of 10 meters.

Minor Godly stamina- Your present stamina level is tripled.

Iron body defence- allows user's body to become as tough as iron on command ensuring a level of armour to be created over the skin. It is a tough as iron.

Percy was in a pinch now. He wanted every single one of those perks. The speed thinking would be unbelievably useful in fights. He could think quickly now, but that was only when the rest of his body was also moving fast. He never quite got the trick of increasing his brain's speed independent of the rest of his body. He may have gotten it once or twice, but that was barely for as second.

The flying thunder god perk seemed like the next logical step for Percy to take. After all most of the time Percy used his speed to fight people close to him, not those afar. And even so, 10 meters would easily get the job done.

Then there was the extra stamina boost. With all the running he would possibly do in the future it seemed like something he would definitely need.

And the Iron body defence was basically his answer for not wearing armour. If he could use his perk tree the right way he should be able to increase the toughness from iron to who knows what. He could even end up with skin as tough as diamonds!

Percy sighed, this was a difficult decision to make. But in the end it came down to what he needed, not what he wanted. He needed to be faster and he needed to be able to run longer. The Iron body defence was great, heck it was more that great, but he didn't need it now. And while the speed thinking thing was great and all, it really wasn't his style. Plus he always had his natural battle instincts to fall back on.

So Percy made his choice and pressed the Flying Thunder God perk and Minor Godly stamina.

Ping!

Congratulations! You have obtained two new perks!: Flying Thunder God & Minor Godly Stamina.

Percy closed the box and pulled up his perk list. Now that his VIT had increased by 20 levels that meant he could now buy four new addons for his Speed demon perk.

Each add on increased his max speed by 100 Km, and each cost an single point. Hence Speed Demon got a new upgrade;

· Speed demon- Allows user to travel at unbelievable speeds at the cost of 200 HP per minute. Can be improved on with training, at present speed is: 932 Miles/hour (1,500 KM/hr)

Percy then opened up his newly acquired Flying Thunder God perk and found that he could buy 20 new add ons. He bought them all. Each add on increased his range of 'teleportation' by 10 meters.

· Flying Thunder God- Allows a short burst of speed that is similar to teleportation. Limit- range of 210 meters.

Wit this Percy knew he should be the fastest man alive. His max speed was above mach 1, if that didn't make him the fastest then he didn't know what would.

Percy then opened the second new skill he got but found that this one didn't have a perk tree. It seemed that the minor godly stamina was something you couldn't improve upon.

Percy shrugged, it didn't really matter. He then looked through his many perks again and his eyes fell on Chimera's blood.

Chimera's blood- Allows user to temporarily take on one trait from the last monster he killed. The user can use this trait for however long he wishes.

Percy opened the perk tree and found a few new add one. The first one he could buy resulted in the number of traits the perk could store be increased to two. Which did seem like a nice trait to have. So Percy spent 5 points and unlocked that.

Percy then opened up his Le Bete perk, now that he no longer lost control while using that form it was a good idea to invest in it. He opened the perk tree and saw only one add on available. It costed 5 points but would add and increase of 4 additional stat points for every person killed while in the Le Bete mode.

So Percy payed the 5 points and upgraded what seemed like his trump card when in battles that called for him fighting an army.

· Le Bete- gives +20 to all every time Percy gets angry. For every person Percy kills while in this berserk rage he will gain+6 stat points. Note: Percy will have full control while in this mode.(Permanent)

Percy still had 231 points to use and not many perks to use it on. He knew that he shouldn't try and waste them on pers he didn't need, but having so many of them and not using it…..it just felt like a crime.

So Percy decided to spent 45 points on STR increasing it to 100;

STR-100(+20)=120

Ping!

You have achieved 100 points in STR!You have gained a new perk!

Multistage Strengths- This perk allows you to reduce your own strength by half per layer of seals you have on place. When the seal is broken you gain twice your normal strength for half the time the strength was sealed away.

Note: you may put a seal on your seal. This will result in strength stored up on your bottom most seal to double its release strength since it is already in a seal.

Example: If you have three seals, the energy released from the first seal will increase your strength by 2, the second by 4, the third by 6 and so on.

Percy smiled, this was so going to useful. 'Let's see what this thing is,' he decided.

When he first activated it, a chain like tatoo appeared over his right forearm with the number 1 above it. Percy felt his strength reduced by half leaving his stat at;

STR-50(+20)= 70

It seemed that only his base strength was affected by this, not the bonus he received from his necklace of Poseidon.

When Percy removed the seal his strength had doubled;

Seal Release: Layer 1, Time: 20 seconds

STR-200(+20)=220

Percy then reapplied the first seal he had, but then added another one. The second one was also a tattoo of a chain, but this one appeared on his left forearm and had the number 2 above it. This reduced his strength to a mere quarter of what he had;

STR- 25(+20)=45

And when Percy released the second seal it resulted in his strength returning to 50, but he got a bonus of 2 turning his added strength into 100. And when Percy released his first seal that strength was multiplied by 4 resulting in;

Seal Release: Layer 2, Time: 20 seconds

STR-400(+20)=420

It seemed that each seal had a level. The first seal gave a bonus of 2 when released. The second layer gave a bonus of 4 when fully released. When Percy slipped a third seal his strength had reduced even more;

STR-12.5 (+20)= 32.5

And when Percy released the third seal his strength doubled turning into 25. When the second seal was released it increased four times that to 100 and when the last seal was removed it increased by 6 times;

Seal Release: Layer 3, Time: 20 seconds

STR-600(+20)=620

In the end Percy decided to add a total of six seals on him at all times. This reduced his strength to 1.5;

STR- 1.5(+20)=21.5

While this did leave him weak, Percy was not completely defenceless. The bonus he received form the necklace of Poseidon still kept him on the level of the average demigod. Plus this type of restriction would be extremely useful for him during peace times, which was right now.

The only problem he now had was the three tattoos he had on both arms. While they were small and kind of awesome, they were easy to spot. Percy may be brave and all, but he did not want his mother to see them, the woman would scream at him for hours on end.

Luckily his black jacket covered his arms nicely, though it was starting to get a little to small for him, thanks to his recent growth spurt.

He then turned to Body From and found that he now had 10 new buying options. Percy spent 6 points to increase the strength of Body Form to 10 times more. And 4 points on reducing the cool down time to ⅛ of the time used.

· Body Form- Allows user to focus all their strength in one part of their body. The focused area will gain X10 power for a desired time period. Cool down will last 1/8 as long and total strength will be reduced by half till then.

Percy then put 50 points into a stat he rarely paid attention to, LUC;

LUC-50

Ping!

You have achieved 100 points in LUC! You have gained a new perk!

Wish- Make one wish a week. 40% chance of success, less the more ridiculous the wish is.

Percy was beyond surprised at the perk he had gotten. In all honestly Percy didn't really know what to do with the perk. He didn't really have any wish to make per say. Percy shrugged, it was a thought for another day.

Percy then turned to Int and poured 17 points into it raising it to 100

INT-100

Ping!

You have achieved 100 points in INT! You have gained a new perk!

Mana Drain- Allows for user to absorb mana from the surroundings. Constant stream of 100 MP per second. (Present natural mana recovery rate is 67 MP per second. Total mana recovery = 167 MP per second.)

Percy then closed his status and finally took a deep breath. That was enough upgrades for now. He still had 119 points but his arsenal had already grown by a lot, and it was time to go back to the basics to train himself to use these new powers.

So far he has been only using what he was used to, a combination of Speed demon, Body Form and Earthquake vibrations. But now with more skills to work with he needs to reform his battle style.

Percy broke out of his ID and found himself back in the real world. It was still night time here, his watch said it was 3 in the morning. Percy didn't really go back to bed after the trials….he didn't want to.

The week he spent outside of camp in that illusionary world alone made him miss camp. It sounded silly, but Percy wanted to make sure this was really and he wasn't just dreaming this. That world he was in…..it felt so real. He was afraid that is he went to bed, he might wake up back at the Castle's place with his mother dead and him mortal.

Sigh, he was glad to be back in the real world. His mom was alive, but the thought that she would have been in danger because of him….that still scared him. Percy sighed, 'guess that was why I left Leo with her. But that stupid dog wasn't strong enough….wait…..I feel like I'm forgetting someone….'

Percy's eyes snapped open in realization as he opened his inventory and quickly found Leo there. Percy reached in and pulled the dog out all the while thinking, 'I really have poor memory when it comes to people.'

The dog looked at Percy and barked, "asshole! Where the hell am I?! And where are my beautiful caregivers?!"

Percy raised an eyebrow, "caregivers? You mean my mom and Kate? They are back in New York."

"Then where am I?!" Leo barked as he tried to shake loose, but Percy's grip was too strong.

"You are at camp Half-Blood, with me."

"What the hell is camp half-blood?!"

Percy sighed, "this is going to be a long story." Percy sat down and put Leo in front of him.

"Physc!"The dog immediately tried to run away.

Percy sighed, 'how did I know he was going to do that?' Percy then spread open his arms and activated his telekinesis easily lifting the light puppy off of the ground and into the air.

"What?! How are you doing this?! Put me down filthy male!" Leo tried to paddle away with his small paws but it only served to amuse Percy.

"Listen Leo, I'm sorry," the dog stopped struggling and looked at Percy as the demigod continued, "I know I shouldn't have done what I did. But I couldn't exactly take you with me."

The puppy forced, "you were my master stupid human. We were supposed to be together. That's why they saved me after all."

Percy put the dog down as Leo walked towards Percy and sat down, "who are they?"

"The Fates," the dog said, "my mother and father died saving my life. I…...I lived, but barely. The Fates came and made a deal with me, they said that I could live on, but I would be bound to you. They promised me you would take care of me, they said I would have a home again. At first when I saw you I didn't like you because I didn't want a master. But when you left me…."

Percy said, he reached out and gently scratched the back of Leo's ear, "I'm sorry boy, I really am. I can't change what happened in the past, but I can change the future. So if you still want, I'll be your master again."

The dog nodded, "yes...that sounds nice."

Percy smiled, "great, it's a deal."

Ping!

You have obtained a companion!

Do you accept?

YES/NO?

Percy pressed yes and suddenly Leo's status page popped up;

Leo

Lv-1

HP:50/50

MP:10/10

Race- HellHound (1/2)+Wolf (1/2)

Exp- 0/100

Str-2

Vit-2

Dex-1

Int-1

Wis-2

Luc-4

Points-0

A dog which is a mixture of a hellhound and a normal mundane wolf. It is strong and quick and very lucky. It is also know to be very hyperactive

Likes: Bacon, women and long walks

Dislikes: men, vaccum cleaners

He likes Percy

He feels happy getting his master back

Skills-

Perks-

Percy blinked at the new additions to Leo's list, the Exp bar and skill list were new additions. But before Percy could look into it further Leo spoke up, "wait….you understand me!?"

Percy blinked in confusion, "ah…. Yeah."

"Since when?!"

"Since yesterday."

"Really?!"

"Wait...you mean to tell me you basically had a full blown conversation with me, and you didn't notice I was responding back?"

"Well you humans do it all the time! You keep talking to us asking things like, 'who's a good boy?' or 'do you want to play fetch?' I got absorb in the moment!"

Percy laughed, "I'm surprised you didn't notice!"

Leo huffed, "well I was busy rubbing my face into your mother's milk makers."

Percy narrowed his eyes, he activated his telekinesis powers and lifted Leo up.

"BARK!" "Let me go!"

Percy twisted him upside down and dropped him on his head. The puppy whined as he slowly stood upright shaking his head, "talk about my mom like that and I'll drop you even higher next time."

Leo grumbled but lowered his ears in submission, "yes boss."

Percy smiled, "well, I suppose we might as well begin first with introduction. Hey Leo, my name is Percy, Percy Jackson, son of Poseidon," Percy extended his hand.

Leo sniffed the hand offered and licked it giving out a happy bark in response, "you can call me Leo!"

Percy smiled as he scratched Leo's head. "Okay Leo, tell me, what do you want to do?"

Leo looked surprised, "well….I have never really seen the forest in a long time." Leo got up and turned to the First in the distance, "can we go there?"

Percy nodded, "sure, why not?"

The pair of master and pet then left the Amphitheater and began walking across camp. Leo looked around everywhere with excitement in his eyes. He smelt the bushes, sniffed the trails.

Percy laughed as Leo charged forward into the forest. Percy followed suit and watched the dog roll around in the mud and grass simply enjoying the scent of the place.

"I'm guessing you like Forests?" Percy asked as he scratched the dog's ears.

"I was born in a Forest. Your mother's home was nice, but the wild is my home."

Percy smiled, "I know a goddess that you would love," he remembered Artemis, 'I wonder how she's doing.' Percy looked up and smiled at the full moon, 'beautiful.'

Leo went further into the Forest until he came across the stream that ran through the forest and began playing in the water.

Percy laughed as Leo splashed him with water. Percy reached down and sent a wave of water at the dog who fell on his bottom from the wave.

The two spent time walking around the Forest, Leo looked like he was having fun, and Percy was happy for him.

Soon the two sat down under a tree by the stream. Leo put his head on Percy's lap as the demigod scratched the dog's ear. The poor thing was tired already.

"Leo," Percy began, "what exactly do you want to do?"

Leo looked up, "what do you mean?"

"I mean….well what do you want to do with your life?"

The dog looked confused before speaking, "I would like to live it. What else can one do with life?"

Percy smiled, "never mind then." Percy began scratching Leo's ears again allowing the dog to relax. 'Guess I shouldn't expect a dog to understand life, heck I barely understand it.'

Percy then remembered something that Leo said to him before, "hey Leo, remember what you said back in Kate's place?"

The dog barked, "you mean how I said you abandoned me? Don't worry I forgive you boss."

Percy rolled his eyes, "thanks Leo. But no, I mean the other thing. You mentioned something me training you?"

Leo nodded, "yeah, part of my deal with the Fates was that the only way I could ever grow up was if you trained me. They mentioned something about leveling up, or some other human term."

Percy blinked, 'wait… can Leo level up? He isn't just an ordinary pet, technically he is my companion and he does have his own Exp bar….so maybe he can. And if the Fates told him that was the only way it could happen then it must be true.'

Percy stopped scratching Leo and spoke, "hey Leo, do you want to get stronger?"

Leo perked up the moment he heard that, "yes!"

Percy smiled, "you sure? It will be difficult."

Leo nodded again, "I am sure."

Percy smiled, "right then, get up. It's time to train." 'Maybe now I can also train my new powers along the way.'

Percy bent over and touched Leo's back with one hand and immediately pulled them both into an ID. The sky turned red and Leo started to look around in panic.

"Where are we? I can smell….. Dead flesh everywhere," Leo said taking a sniff of the air.

Percy nodded as he reached into his pocket and felt two pens in there, Riptide and Waverider. Percy decided to use Waverider for now, after all he basically got no practical use with said weapon. "I took us into a training area filled with enemies. They aren't that strong, for me. But they should be more than a challenge for you Leo."

Leo snarled showing off his sharp teeth, "don't underestimate me human."

Percy smiled as he took out Waveride and spunt it twice turning the weapon into its trident form. "Alright remember you are going to be facing zombies, basically dead and rotting humans. Aim for their neck and we should be good. If not I'll step in."

"I don't need your help," Leo huffed.

Percy smiled, "call it an insurance policy."

Leo looked confused, "what is an insurance policy?"

Percy sighed, "never mind. Just….let's just go."

The dog and demigod then turned and walked into the forest. They barely went ten steps before a zombie jumped out of the forest and started to attack them. "Attack Leo," Percy said as he opened his skill list looking for something new to use against the zombie.

The dog barked and pounced on the zombie. Leo bite into the zombies leg and pulled with all his might dropping the zombie onto the ground. The dog then jumped up and began tearing into the zombies neck ripping out flesh until only bone remained.

Suddenly the zombie's hand came up and punched Leo on the side sending the dog tumbling over. The zombie then got up and approached the downed pup. Leo was struggling to breath, the punch had broken a rib;

Leo, HP: 20/50

The zombie however wasn't at all effected by having his throat split open;

Zombie, HP: 250/300

The zombie looked at the downed form of Leo and snarled. Leo looked up in pain and growled in anger. The zombie then pounced forward, but before it could do anything else Waverider found itself piercing the zombie's body causing the monster to explode into dust.

"Not bad Leo," Percy said bending over his beaten dog, "you managed to harm him."

"I'm in so much pain," Leo whinned, instantly making Percy feel sad.

"I'll have you healed up in a second," PErcy said as he placed a hand over Leo's body channeling his healing skill. 450 MP went into Leo, but the dog's wounds quickly repaired themselves. Percy then drew a blood rune on Leo's forehead and put in 30 HP and 200 MPA into reviveing all lost health. It was a long process, but when Percy was done Leo was good as new.

"Wow master! I feel great! You the best master ever!" Leo barked in happiness wagging his tail.

Percy smiled, "thanks buddy. Okay, let's see how much strongers you got," Percy pulled up Leo's stats;

Leo, Exp- 25/100

The total exp a normal zombie gives is 50. If Leo got only 25 then than means the experience points was split in half, 25 for him, 25 for Percy.

Percy sighed. In all honestly he knew what was wrong with Leo, the dog had been domesticated for too long. He had been a pet for over a year and had to fight his base instincts of a fighter. He was a wolf, not a dog, but the way he acted Percy couldn't call him anything but.

'Hmm, in that case...'

"Hey Leo, let's try something new okay?"

The dog barked, "okay!"

"Alright, so the next monster you see, simply scratch him with your claws and then run away, I'll take care of the rest."

The dog nodded, "got it master," and soon the pair was off. The found another zombie quickly and Leo jumped into the attack. He scratched the zombie's leg with his claws and then moved away before the zombie could catch him.

Percy then moved forward and stretched his left hand forward channeling his telekinesis. Percy didn't know the weight of the zombie, his present limit at the moment was only 50 pounds.

Percy tried to lift the whole zombie, his mind was clearly visualising what he wanted to do. He could see the zombie slowly raise but then it immediately fell back down to the ground. It was to heavy. Percy sighed and simply swiped Waverider cutting the zombie in half.

"That was amazing master!" Leo barked, "I feel stronger already!"

Percy smiled and scratched the dog's head. It was true, Leo now had 50 exp points, a few more zombie and Percy would have Leo up to shape in no time.

The continued forward and soon encountered another zombie. Leo but this one and knocked him to the ground, Percy then tried his telekinesis again. This time though he managed to lift the zombie's head alone, but soon when the entire weight of the zombie came into place, his skill failed him.

Percy killed the zombie then went on to the next. They did the same routine as the times before, but after the zombie died this happened,

Ping!

Your skill has leveled up!

Telekinesis, Lv- 2 (0%)

The physic ability to move objects with your mind.

Range- 30 feet

Max weight- 60 Pounds

Cost -20MP

Ping!

Your companion: Leo, leveled up!

Leo

Lv-2

HP: 100/100

MP:35/35

Race- HellHound (1/2)+Wolf (1/2)

Exp- 0/200

Str-2

Vit-2

Dex-1

Int-1

Wis-2

Luc-4

Points-5

Percy smiled, "hey check it out boy, you leveled up!"

"Bark!," "I know master! I feel stronger!"

Leo didn't just feel stronger, he also grew up by an inche. Percy was impressed, 'so his growth is directly linked to his level.'

"Okay Leo let's use your points. What do you want to improve?"

Leo turned his head sideways, "points? What is points?"

"It's kind of like these things that will make you instantly more powerful. You can become faster, stronger, smarter, all kinds of thing."

"Will it make me bigger?"

Percy shook his head, "no, that will only happen when you level up."

"How do I level up?"

"You have to fight more monster."

Leo nodded, "I want to fight more monsters master."

Percy nodded and turned to Leo's points. He knew he should be saving them, but right now Leo was useless to him being so weak. Percy put 2 in Str, 2 in Vit and 1 in Int;

Leo

Lv-2

HP: 100/100

MP:35/35

Race- HellHound (1/2)+Wolf (1/2)

Exp- 0/200

Str-4

Vit-4

Dex-1

Int-2

Wis-2

Luc-4

Points-0

Percy and Leo then set out looking for more zombies. They quickly found one and this time Leo tried to fight it all by himself. He managed to tear the neck of the zombie apart, but still got hurt in the process. Percy stepped in and defeated the zombie with ease before healing Leo again.

The two then went into a set pattern. Leo would try to attack the zombie, fail and get hurt. Percy would then deal with the zombie, ether with his weapon or by using his shadow control to tear the monster apart.

This went on for a total of 8 monster before Leo leveled up again.

Leo

Lv-3

HP: 150/150

MP:60/60

Race- HellHound (1/2)+Wolf (1/2)

Exp- 0/400

Str-4

Vit-4

Dex-1

Int-2

Wis-2

Luc-4

Points-5

This time Percy invested 3 points in Leo's Str and 2 in Vit, might as well make the dog into a mean fast killing machine.

Percy and Leo spent three hours inside the ID killing normal zombies. In that time Percy had leveled up his telekinesis again as well as his healing skill;

Telekinesis, Lv- 4 (0%)

The physic ability to move objects with your mind.

Range- 35 feet

Max weight- 70 Pounds

Cost -20MP

Healing, Lv- 3 (10%)

Allows the user to heal any disease or ailments threatening himself or others.

Limit- 1 aliment per use.

Cost- 400 MP

Leo had also gained four more levels in that time;

Leo

Lv-7

HP: 450/450

MP:160/160

Race- HellHound (1/2)+Wolf (1/2)

Exp- 0/1,200

Str-11

Vit-11

Dex-6

Int-5

Wis-3

Luc-4

Points-0

Percy had invested mostly in Leo's speed and strength, but he also focused on accuracy as he had noticed the faster Leo got, the less likely he was to actually hit a target. That was because his speed had once surpassed his accuracy, but Percy quickly fixed that. He also made sure that Leo's Int was high, after all Leo could use magic, there was no telling what type of spell the dog could use in the future, might as well invest in it now.

And with the increase in level Leo grew up as well. He now stood at Percy's knee level, he was as big as a normal dog, but the son of Poseidon knew this was just the beginning. Leo had unlimited potential, just like him.

'Maybe I can make a wolf out of you yet.'

Percy knew he could have very well made Leo level up even faster by fighting a Legion zombie, but he wanted to take it slow. He wanted to spend some time bonding with the dog, maybe he would have Leo fight one later. But right now Percy wanted to be sure by the time they were done Leo and him grew much closer.

Eventually though Leo began to grow tired from all the fighting. Percy pulled them both out of the ID: Zombie, and realised it was already 6 in the morning. Percy put away Waverider and picked up the dog. He Carried him back to the Poseidon cabin where he found John awake and alert.

"Morning John," Percy said as he laid down Leo on his bed. The dog immediately curled up and the sheets and Percy could hear the dog snore.

"Morning Percy, is that a dog?" John asked looking at Leo.

Percy nodded, "yup. It was a gift from a friend but I left him with my mom for safe keeping. I brought him back with me when I went to visit her, figured we should spend some time together."

"Did you two stay up all night?"

Percy nodded,"yeah." John then said his goodbyes and left for the Mess Hall promising to see Percy for training. Percy then took a bath and quickly changed into a new set of clothes throwing his usual jacket over the get up.

Leo was still asleep at the time so Percy just let the dog be leaving the door slightly ajar just in case the dog wanted to run out and play.

Percy then went to the Arena, along the way he spammed his ID creating and escaping skills.

Percy then spent the day training everyone in the usual routine. After a quick lunch he gathered Nico, Bianca and Thalia and took them into the Forest.

"Why did you call us Percy?" Thalia asked as the walked towards the Fist of Zeus.

"Yeah, Percy, the other one, and I were planning on helping Travis prank Conner," Nico complained while his sister remained silent.

"I called you three here to train you all," Percy explained as they reached the popular rock formation. "Take a seat," Percy said sitting down next to the rocks.

The other children all did and Percy began, "okay I'll be honest. We four are in a fucked up situation, I assume you two know about the prophecy?" Percy turned to Bianca and Nico.

"Yes, Annabeth informed us," Bianca said.

Percy nodded, Nico looked down at the ground in worry, Percy realised the boy understood why the prophec wa so important.

"Okay, then I'll get straight to the point. From now on I'm giving you all extra training with me. I'll teach you anything I can, and I'll make sure you have at least a chance of beating Kronos."

"Okay I get why you called me," Thalia spoke up, "but why the undead kids?"

"Because I'm not taking any chances," Percy explained, "right now you are the child of the prophecy, and after that is me. Suppose something happens to us we need Bianca and Nico ready."

"Great," Nico said, "the fate of the world in our hands. No pressure."

Percy smiled, "relax kid, you are right now fourth in line for the prophecy. I am only doing this as a precaution."

Nico nodded and Percy turned to them all, "okay first things first, mana. Anyone know what that is?"

"The thing that videogames use?" Thalia guessed.

Percy nodded, "right. That's what I call magic, and that's I want you all to try and use today."

Bianca blinked, "magic? We have magic? But that's….never mind, I am demigod living 60 years in the future. I don't think I have the right to say impossible anymore."

Percy smiled and Thalia spoke up, "we don't have magic per say. We can just control the elements, right?"

Percy shook his head, "no, that's totally wrong. Our magic, as demigods, is naturally aligned to one thing or another. For a son of Hermes his mana is linked to stealth meaning he has certain advantages in that area. For a son of Ares his magic would involve fighting. But the best example would be us," Percy snapped his fingers and formed water trident.

"So you're saying that your mana is linked to water, hence you control water," Bianca observed.

Percy nodded, "right in one. Thalia's speciality is thunder, as we saw her use it on the Damned Knight. And you two, if I'm not mistaken, should be great at shadow manipulation."

Nico smiled, "so are you going to teach us how to control shadows?!"

Percy smiled and nodded, "yup."

"Wait, how can you do that?" Thalia asked, "wouldn't it be impossible to teach someone else something you don't' know?"

Percy's smile grew even bigger, "who said I don't know how to control shadows?" Percy then summoned the shadows formed below him and made them into tendrils.

"Amazing," Bianca said as she touched the shadows, "they fell so….familiar."

"How are you doing that?!" Thalia said freaking out, "you're a son of Poseidon, not a son of Hades! This shouldn't be possible!"

Percy let the tendril go, "yeah, it should. But kind of got the hang of it on accident,"

Lie Succeeded!

"But either way this is what happens when you learn to control your mana and not just you demigod powers. Think of it like this, our power is naturally attuned to our core elements. If we can separate our mana from out elemental control, we should be able to use them in other ways, maybe even manipulating other elements."

Thalia, Bianca and Nico were now focused. It looked like nothing could distract them.

"What do we have to do?" Thalia asked.

"First, close your eyes," Percy instructed as everyone did just that, "and now try to pull your mana out of you. From experience I can tell you it won't be easy at first, I could barely control a sphere of water. But I eventually got the hang of it."

"How do we look for it?" Bianca asked.

"It should be from inside you," Percy explained, "for me, I feel like my mana is stored somewhere between my heart and my stomach. Bianca, Nico, I want you to imagine a ball of darkness inside your body. And I want you to pull it out. Use your emotions, use everything you have. Become angry, become demanding. The secret is knowing where it is. When you find that out, you can call out your mana."

The two children of Hades nodded and started to focus on finding and controlling their mana. Percy then turned to Thalia, "Thalia, you can use your mana to form lighting, but you can't separate the two. Remember how you feel every time you summon lightning, remember, and try to feel out your mana as it comes out of you."

Thalia nodded and all three began her meditation. Percy closed his eyes and used mana scene to try and see whether they were able to use their mana. Bianca was near her core, Percy could feel the whispers of her mana touchign her mind. Nico didn't make any progress, but his mana was there clear as day, it almost seemed like it was waiting for Nico to touch it.

Thalia however was the most improved as she had accesed her mana and was now slowly pulling it outwards. It obeyed her every command, but then suddenly it exploded outwards.

Percy snapped his eyes open and moved grabbing Bianca and Nico. He ran into the forest just as a massive lightning bolt exploded out of Thalia.

The children of Hades looked on in shock as Percy put them down and approached the crater Thalia formed.

As the smoke cleared Percy saw Thalia sitting on the ground with the land around her destroyed. She looked unharmed, except for a little mud on her clothes. Thalia was sweating profusely, a clear sign of mana exhaustion.

Percy whistled, "damn Thalia, that was quite a show. Although I didn't mean use all of the mana you have."

"I-It got away from me," Thalia said as sweat rolled off her face.

Percy nodded, "I'm guessing you tried to use anger to control it?"

Thalia nodded, "yeah. I used my anger to pull it out...but it got away from me at the last moment."

Percy nodded, "right. Well it's okay, simple mistake, Nico, Bianca come and sit down," the two children of Hades looked afraid, "oh come on, I'll make sure nothing happens to your two. Promise."

They nodded and reluctantly did. Percy then turen to Thalia, "anger is good when pulling mana out and using it wildly. But that's not what we want. We want to separate the mana from the lighting, and for that you need will power. Pure concentration."

Thalia nodded, "got it."

They began again and after half an hour, and one more lighting strike courtesy of Thalia, Bianca managed to control her mana. It came out of her so suddenly that Percy almost missed it. The mana explode out and immediately it took control of the shadows forming a protective cage around Bianca.

Percy smiled, "very good Bianca. You got the hang of it faster than I did," Bianca blushed at the praise and continued to work on controlling the shadows. After that Nico managed to pull out his mana by, what Percy assumes, was pure will power. It seems seeing his sister do it made Nico want it even more.

After an hour of mana lessons the children of Hades left. Percy gave them a few tips on shadow control and promised to have another class in two days time. This left Percy alone with Thaali, who was still struggling to remove her mana from her lightning powers.

Percy sat with Thalia as the demigoddess scrunched her face in concentration. He honestly didn't mind, separating your mana from your natural powers was a huge task, the only reason Percy could do it was because of the powers of the Game.

Thalia threw her hands up in defeat, "I can't do this! Fucking Hades this is difficult!"

Percy smiled, "relax Thalia, it's normal for you to take time to do this. It isn't an easy skill."

Thalia groaned, "when did you do it?"

PErcy scratched his head, "ah, let's not compare you to me."

"When. Did. You. Do. It?"

Percy sighed, "it came naturally to me. I could always tell the difference between mana and my natural powers. It's because of my scenting powers."

Lie Successful!

"Great, just great," Thalia sighed and lowered her head, "just another reason you should be the prophecy kid instead of me."

"Come on Thalia don't say that. Remember what I said, power isn't everything."

"Yeah well you can say that, but what difference does it make? If I can't get stronger….what good am I?"

Thalia looked depressed beyond belief. Percy got up and pressed a hand on her shoulder, "remember what I said? I will always be there to help you sparky. I mean it."

The daughter of Zeus shook her head, "yeah sure. But you can't always be there Percy, I need to stand up for myself."

Percy smiled, "then let me help you."

"How?"

Percy sat down right in front of her and took Thalia's hand into his own, "okay this is what I'm going to do. I'm going to guide you through this. I'll use my mana scening abilities to help you separate the two. And I promise, I won't leave you until we got this down."

Thalia looked saddened, "you really think this would work?"

Percy smiled, "trust me."

Thalia sighed, "Gods your happiness is infectious," she shook her head and became focused, "okay. Let's do this."

Percy nodded, "right. Close your eyes and imagine your core." Thalia did so and Percy could feel her mana core being accessed, "now pull the mana out, but remember, don't use anger, anger takes the control out of your hands."

"Then what do I use?"

"Use will power," Percy said, "that's how Nico did it. He wanted to catch up to his sister and that drive pushed him forward."

Thalia nodded and started to concentrate again. She closed her eyes and began to focus again. Percy felt her connect with her mana core again and pull the mana out. It was going smoothly, Thalia was pulling out the mana slowly, and she was in control. But just then it suddenly slipped out of her control and exploded outwards.

"Percy look out!" Thalia shouted as a blast of lightning exploded out of her body smashing into Percy's chest sending him flying across the air.

Defence- 296,171,000

Percy groaned as he picked himself up. His chest tingled with the after effects of the lightning attack and a big hole was burnt into his shirt. Percy looked at the defence lost and saw that Thalia's attack had done 5,000 HP damage.

'Damn, note to self, do not piss off Thalia,' Percy then got up just as the daughter of Zeus arrived with a panicked look on her face.

"Oh my Gods Percy I am so sorry. Are you alright?1 Do I have to bring someone? Please tell me you're okay?!"

Percy smiled, "I'm fine Thalia," he then looked down, "wish I could say that about my shirt."

Thalia blinked as she touched his chest, "you took a direct lightning strike to the chest...and you lived? What the hell are you?"

Percy smiled, "powerful. Now please stop touching me long enough so that I can change."

Thalia blushed and immediately removed her hand. Percy took of his jacket and burst shirt and opened his inventory.

"It's called Marble skin," Percy explained as he threw the burt shirt away taking out a new one, "that spell is the reason I'm alive. It's also what I want to teach you once you got the hang of your mana."

Thalia nodded blankly as she looked to the side with a blush on her face. She quickly snuck a peak at Percy's body as the demigod put on his new shirt, 'damn….. I want that.'

"So, why did you lose control?" Percy asked turning to Thalia only to find her staring at his abdomen with a glazed look, "ah, Thalia?"

The daughter of Zeus blinked and looked at Percy, "ah… what was the question?"

"I asked, why did you lose control? You were doing very well," he then put his jacket on as the two sat down.

"I...well I did like you said. I used willpower. But when I pulled it outwards...I kind of lost my concentration."

Percy nodded, "right, well we have to work on that," Percy then extended his arms causing Thalia to look at them in surprise, "what?"

"You want to do this again?" she asked unbelievingly, "I literally just zapped you with lightning, and you want to go again?"

Percy shrugged, "I barely felt it. And yeah, I do want to go again. Remember my promise, we are only going to leave when you access your mana. So yeah, I'm with you all the way sparky."

Thalia smiled as she held his hands, "thanks. And don't call me sparky."

Percy chuckled, "right. Now close your mind, and focus." Thalia did so and slowly Percy could feel her mana being pulled out. It was being jerked up and down, it felt like Thalia was raging a war inside herself.

Percy could smell the scent of ozone fill the air, 'I think she's going to blow again.' Percy was just about to tell her to stop when suddenly Thalia squeezed his hands tightly. Percy could feel the doubt rolling off her, so instead of telling her to stop, he pressed back.

Suddenly the war in her mind stopped, Percy felt her mana being pulled out smoothly. There wasn't a trace of lightning as Thalia brought out her mana and expelled it outwards.

Thalia opened her eyes, "did I do it?"

Percy nodded, "yeah. You did it."

"Thank the Gods," Thalia's eyes rolled to the back of her head as she fainted. Her body fell forward onto Percy as the demigod caught her.

'Damn, it must have taken more out of her than I thought,' Percy realised. He decided then not to disturb her, after all she did deserve it.

One hour later;

Percy rested next to the Fist of Zeus with Thalia's head on his lap and a book on hand. This one was different from all the others, this one was Argo's personal journal. So far Percy couldn't make head or tails of it. Argo had written the book in several different languages. Percy could understand the parts written Ancient Greek, but that was it. Everything else was unrecognizable.

'Maybe I should give this to Annabeth to translate,' Percy decided as he put the away, just then Thalia started to stir.

The daughter of Zeus got up and rubbed her eyes, "how long was I out?"

"An hour," Percy replied getting up before helping Thalia as well.

"An hour? Why didn't you just put me in my cabin?!" Thalia asked surprised.

Percy shrugged, "you can't enter another cabin without the permission of one of the cabin's members."

Thalia sighed, "I see. Sorry about this, for future use, I hereby give you permission to enter my cabin."

Percy smiled, "thanks."

Thalia then blinked, "wait...did you have me on your lap the entire time?"

Percy nodded, "yeah, couldn't have you sleep on the ground could I?"

Thalai blushed in embarrassment, "r-right. So...I ah, I did it."

"Right, let's test it out," Percy said. Thalia nodded and began to feel for her mana. She latched onto it and pulled it out. Percy could feel her mana pout out of her body and mix with the air around her. Percy smiled, "I think you just got a new power."

Thalia blinked, "what do you mean?"

"Try controlling the air around us," Percy said.

Thalia looked confused but did as he said. She poured mana outwards and then tried to control the wind. Suddenly big blast of wind knocked both of them off their feet. Thalia fell on top of Percy who groaned at the surprising gust of wind.

"Well, that was surprising. You definitely are stronger than Timmy at this," Percy said as he looked up to see Thalia just a few inches above him. Their faces were so close Percy could feel her breath on his skin. She smelled like pine trees, her hair fell down tickling Percy's face. He couldn't help but stare into those electric blue eyes and soon found himself lost in them.

The moment lasted for a minute before Percy snapped out of it, "ah….so you can control the wind."

Thalia nodded, "right." she got off him and helped Percy up, "so, how did I do that?"

Percy patted the dirt of his jacket, "well mana you see works with everything. Think of it like glue, you apply it on some substance, you can control it. Now that isn't always the case, you can't just simply stick your mana at everything and expect it to work. For instance if I put mana into my arms and focus on creating earthquakes, I can create literal earthquakes. You on the other hand are the daughter of Zeus, meaning you can control lighting, and as we see now, wind."

Thalia nodded taking all this information in. "So, this is it? This is why you wanted me to unlock my mana? To unlock more of my godly powers?"

Percy shrugged, "partly yes, partly no. I didn't actually know that you could control the wind, I never really thought of it. But it is a welcome bonus. But I did want you to unlock it so that I could teach you the different spells I know."

"You mean like that Rock skin spell of yours?"

Percy nodded, "precisely," he then opened his inventory and pulled out a scroll and gave it to Thalia, "I have written down the entire spell in this scroll. It have clear instructions and tips on how to do it. I would try and help you, but I think it would be better if you tried to learn it on your own. After all you still need to get the hang of controlling your mana, and that's something I can't teach you."

Thalia nodded and took the scroll putting it inside her jacket pocket, "thanks for this. And sorry about...you know knocking you over."

"Really? I thought you would be more sorry about hitting me with lighting."

Thalia grumbled, "you are the one who wanted to sit next to me and hold hands."

Percy laughed, "fair enough. Oh, and I am curious, how did you manage to control your mana in the end?"

Thalia blushed, "that's none of your business."

Percy shrugged, "okay….want to get dinner?" Thalia nodded and the two began walking out of the Forest.

"You did great today," Percy began, "its going to take Nico and Bianca longer to get it, after all they just discovered how to use their godly powers. Hopefully by then I can teach you a lot more."

Thalia nodded, "right…..hey Percy can I ask you a personal question?"

Percy nodded, "shoot."

"How is…. How is your relationship with your dad?" Thalia asked, "I man do you guys talk?"

Percy wondered for a while, "well, only when we need to. I talked to him two days ago, and before that I talked to him while on my quest. So...I think we get along pretty okay. But that's mostly because we are so alike. He knows not to interfere too much and I know he may not always have time for me."

Thalia sighed, "yeah, that's what I was afraid off."

"What happened? Zeus giving you trouble?" Percy asked with a smile.

"No….yes. He's… he tried to reach out to me a couple of days ago. Wanted to set things right. God damn bastard."

Percy chuckled, "I'm surprised he let you get away with that. Last time I insulted him the sky rumbled with thunder for hours."

"Yeah well I'm his daughter, I can call him whatever I want."

"Right, so Zeus wanted to talk. What happened?"

"I didn't want to talk to him. Bastard ruined my mom's life, than mine. And he thinks all he has to do in walk in give a few tickets and suddenly expect everything to be alright again."

"Thalia…. Having a God for a dad is tough. Sometimes you want to kick his ass, but you know you can't because….well he's a God. But they do have their own way of showing that they care, at least of their own kids. You see I noticed that the Gods love their kids, they hate everyone else, but they love their kids. So.. no, you don't have to forgive him. I don't expect you too, no one does. But you gotta understand that he's different than us. The Gods don't' see emotions the same way human do. Some, Like Hermes and Artemis, are level headed. But other...well mostly the Elder Gods are kind of crazy. Heck my dad is bipolar as fuck, Hades is paranoid and holds a grudge, and your dad is man whore."

The sky roared out with thunder as Percy pointed up, "he also apparently get's his feelings hurt really easily."

Thalia chuckled, "yeah I guess you're right. Sigh, I kinda regret not going with him now."

Percy raised an eyebrow, "going with him? Going where?"

"Oh right. Remember I told you he gave me tickets?" Percy nodded, "well they were for this band I like, Green Day. And he wanted to spend that time together. I told him to screw himself, but I kind of kept the tickets."

"I don't' see what's wrong," Percy said, "just go by yourself, or take someone with you."

"I would, but they are for tonight," Thalia said pulling out two blue passed out of her back pocket and handing them to Percy.

Percy looked at the tickets in surprise, "the concert starts in half an hour. And these are platinum! They would get you back stage! Plus this gets you into the after party!"

Thalia sighed, "yeah, I know. I was excited too, but then I realised I hid to go with Zeus and well…. You know."

"Well we can't just waste them!" Percy said, "these things look super exclusive! Like the kind only movie stars get!"

Thalia rolled her eyes, "yeah, I know. But it's not like we can just go there. Like you said the concert is in half an hour."

"Yeah, but the concert is in New York. We can easily make it."

"Percy it takes longer than half an hour to reach New York."

Percy raised an eyebrow, "woman I once ran across the country to Las Vegas in half an hour. Believe me, I can be in New York in minutes."

Thalia's eyes widened in surprise, "you mean I can still make it."

Percy narrowed his eyes, "you mean we can make it. Right?"

Thalia looked surprised, "you want to come with?"

Percy nodded, "yup. It's either that or you go with Zeus. So which is it?"

Thalia thought about it for a few seconds, "what about food?"

"I have a drouffe stored up, we won't go hungry any time soon."

Thalia nodded, "alright, let's do it."

"Great, hold on," Percy opened his inventory and put the tickets inside. He then grabbed Thalia and lifted her bridal style.

"What are you doing!?" Thalia asked with a blush growing on her face.

"I'm putting you in my inventory. What? You thought I was going to carry all the way to New York? Oh, and you might want to close your eyes, it helps with the transition."

Thalia immediately closed her eyes and Percy put her inside. He then took out his goggles and put them on activating his helmet.

The son of Poseidon then took off at a comfortable speed and ran towards the exit passing the barrier in a gust of wind. Percy reached the highway and zoomed past vehicles before quickly spotting New York in the horizon.

Percy reached the city and quickly ran towards Midtown. The concert was held at Madison Square Garden, and obviously it was crowded as hell. The moment Percy arrived he saw that the entire hall was surrounded by people. Most were trying to get in, somewhere trying to buy tickets of others, and a few were caught sneaking in.

Percy walked to an alley way and quickly opened his inventory pulling Thalia out and setting her down.

"Woah," Thalia said looking around, "everything's so different now."

Percy raised an eyebrow, "you have been here before?"

Thalia nodded, "yeah. With my mom…..everything was less...bright than."

Percy nodded, "well yeah, I suppose if there is one truth in the world it is that time moves on without you, regardless of who you are."

Thalia nodded and then turned to Madison square Garden, "how much time do we have?"

Percy looked at his watch, "ten minutes."

"How are we getting in?" Thali asked looking at the people, "there are so many people."

Percy pulled out the two platinum passes from his inventory, "booyah."

Thalia smiled as took one ticket as the two demigods quickly walked towards the hall. There were huge lines in front of them, people were still trying to get it. But Percy noticed a side entrance with the title, 'exclusive passes only,' written on top.

"There," Percy pointed as he dragged Thalia towards the entrance.

Standing in front of the entrance was a large black man in a tight fitting black t-shirt. He had a ear piece on his side and he looked down as Percy and Thalia approached, "what do you two want?"

"What do you think we want?" Thalia asked sarcastically, "we obviously want in."

"Tickets," the large man, whose name Percy read as William. The two demigods handed over their passes and the gaurd scrutinised them. He nodded and gave them back before stepping to the side opening the door for the two, "have a good time kids."

"Thanks Will," Percy said walking in dragging Thalia along with him before she started a fight.

The large man blinked at Percy;s and Thalia's retreating form, "how did that kid know my name?"

Thalia turned to Percy, "I could have taken him."

"I know, so could I, but we didn't come here to fight. We came here to have a good time," Percy said as the two walked down a corridor which said 'Platinum passes here.'

They walked down the corridor and after another check point they walked out onto the concert hall. It was packed, people filled almost all the seats. The lights were bright and colorful, the people were abuzz with excitement.

"I'm surprised Green Day is still so popular."

Thalia huffed, "what did you expect? They are awesome beyond belief, of course they would still have fans."

Percy smiled as the two tried to find their seats It seemed platinum passes gave to them front row seats center stage. Percy and Thalia quickly found their seats, but there was a small problem, they were currently occupied by two busty beauties. Percy was stunned for a second, they both had blonde hair and wore tight leather pants with a choker around their necks. Thier breasts looked obviously fake, but Percy didn't mind. After all Santa was fake and he still liked opening his gifts on christmas morning.

"Hey!" Thalia shouted snapping Percy out of his boob filled dream, "those are our seats!"

The two blondes look at Thalia and huffed. The one with a red blouse spoke up "get lost kid."

"I said those are out seats bitch!"

"What did you call my friend?!" the other one, with a black shirt, shouted getting up and personal with Thalia.

"I called her a bitch! And you are too, now get of our seats!"

"Listen here you little brat I worked hard to get these seats! So just fuck off!"

"Showing your tits to the security guys isn't considered working hard!" Thalia shot back. By now everyone around them began to look the fight brewing up, some even had their phones out set to record the fight.

"Why you little-"

"-Woah, let's cool it down people," Percy said walking between Thalia and the blonde leather wearing bimbo, "let's not say something you'll regret."

The blonde sneered, "and who are you? Her boyfriend?"

"And if I am?" Percy asked with a smile causing Thalia to blush.

The blonde looked Percy over, "at least she has good taste."

Percy chuckled, "thanks, but she is right. These are our seats," Percy showed her his tickets, "see."

The blonde woman satched the ticket and was about to tear it when suddenly the ticket was gone from her hands, "what the- where is it?"

"You mean this?" Percy asked waving the ticket in his hand, "it really is rude to steal something which isn't your you know."

The two blonde women looked down at them, "look kid why don't you just leave. I'll even make it worth your time," the woman said giving Percy a suggestive wink.

Percy gulped and slammed his Gamer's mind down, 'curse you Goblin's growth!' "Tempting, but I doubt my girlfriend here would be persuaded the same way."

Thalia growled, "right. So get lost bimbos."

The two looked pissed beyond belief, "make us."

Percy sighed, "she said get lost." He poured a little bit of blood lust into his voice startling them both, "we asked you nicely, but apparently when you two got those implants installed the doctor also removed your brain and your sense of dignity. So I'll say this simply so that even you can understand. Fuck off."

Percy had began increasing his blood lust slowly the more he spoke until everyone who heard him began covering in their seats. Percy's voice sounded like a tiger about to jump in for the kill, and the two bimbos didn't want to be next.

You have succeeded in using Enslavement! You can now scare them into fulling your request.

"W-what do you want us to do?" One of them asked.

"I want you to leave," Percy growled out.

The two turned and ran without saying as thing. Percy directed Thalia to her seat before sitting down himself. He then turned around and saw several people look at him with fear in their eyes. "What?"

They immediately turned away and began looking into their phones.

"Percy you have got to teach me how to do that," Thalia said, "you sounded scarier than a Hellhound!"

Percy smiled, "thanks Thalia."

"Welcome, boyfriend dearest," Thalia said with a smile, "why did you call me your girlfriend anyway?"

Percy shrugged, "if I had said I was just your cousin they would have hit on me even more."

Thalia laughed, "you're not that handsome."

"So I am a little handsome?"

Thalia blushed, "ah...let's move on to another topic, yes?"

Percy was smiling but inside he was wondering what just happened, 'it must have been the enslavement skill Ophidian gave me. That means I managed the scare them so much that they listened to what I was saying. So to invoke the skill I needed to be scary to the person who I was trying to scare. Hm….. this could be very useful in the future.'

The two demigods then chatted away the time. Soon the lights went down and a man walked on stage. He had black hair and black eyes with eyeliner underneath them.

"Ladies and gentlemen are you ready to rock?!" he shouted.

"Yeah!" everyone shouted as the got off their seat. Thalia did so as well and Percy followed suit.

"Then without further adieu, let's get this fucking show on the road!" The lights exploded revealing the rest of the stage. There was a man in guitar, a man on bass and one on drums. The lead was singing, and the moment he began everyone lost their shit.

The first song was called American Idiot and Thalia kept yelling, 'I love you!' at the top of her voice.

Percy watched and listened throwing his hands up and waving that band. He let the music reach him and he quickly realised he was a fan of the punk genre. The music was fast paced and very entertaining to listen to. Percy smiled and enjoyed as for the first time in a long time he did something a normal teenager was supposed to do.

Percy watched the players with interest, he saw how they played, how they smiled enjoying the music they were playing. He listened to crowd roar in happiness, Thalia was probably the loudest.

Just then, something happened drawing Percy attention away from the music and fun;

Ping!

You have learnt new skills through watching someone via your photographic reflexes!

Singing, Lv- 18 (80%)

Your ability to sing.

Your singing voice- 4/10

20% chance of people liking what you sing. +10% bonus if they know you.

Musical instruments;

Different instruments that produce music

Drums, Lv- 20

You can play the drums!

Efficiency- 70%

Uniqueness- 30%

Fun- 60% chance of people loving your playing

Bass, Lv- 23

You can play the Bass!

Efficiency- 60%

Uniqueness- 70%

Fun- 40% chance of people loving your playing

Guitar, Lv- 25

You can play the guitar!

Efficiency- 80%

Uniqueness- 30%

Fun- 80% chance of people loving your playing

You have learned to play a song!

Songs you know!

American Idiot!

Percy was amazed at all he gained from his photographic reflexes. He had only been watching them all play for a few minutes and yet he had absorbed their skills and patterns. Hell he even learned the song they were singing!

Percy could clearly remember how to play each and every instrument. He knew what to do, but he didn't know how he knew that. He didn't know what made music sound the way it did, all he knew is that if he pressed his finger on the string and then strike it a certain sound will be produced. This was an amazing skill he needed to develop.

Percy closed the boxes and returned his attention to the concert. The song was over now and new one began. This one was called Holiday and it blew everyone's mind the moment they started playing.

Percy looked over to Thalia and saw e having a great time. She looked so happy Percy wondered when she ever had fun. Suddenly he got an idea.

"Hey Thalia!" Percy yelled above the music getting her attention.

"What?!"

"Why don't you give them a light show?!"

"What?!" Thalia shouted in surprise.

"Come one, electrify the place!" Percy said with a smile.

Thalia looked at him with amazement in her eyes, "you're crazy!"

"I know!"

Thalia grinned and closed her eyes concentrating. She then opened them and Percy felt her mana roar out of her. Suddenly a blast of lightning exploded outwards hitting the roof surprising everyone there. The band member stopped playing and everyone was surprised.

"FUCK YEAH!" Someone from the back yelled. Everyone then screamed in agreement as the band continued, more energized than ever.

"I'm surprised they didn't know it was me," Thalia said with a smile.

"Mist," Percy simply replied. He had used the Mist to hide their presence to all, making it seem like an unplanned stage lighting problem.

The songs kept coming and people kept wanting more. Percy felt relaxed, he had nothing to worry about, no prophecies looming over his head. No camp to train. No people to fight. No levels to gain.

He was happy.

In the end he leanred a shit load of songs from just watching the band. And pretty soon everything closed down. People started to move, but Percy and Thalia knew their night wasn't over.

"So where exactly is the after party?" Thalia asked as they made their way to the exit.

"A few blocks from here," Percy told her, "but it's also starts only in a hour, so we have plenty of time to kill."

Thalia smiled, "sweet, what do you want to do?"

Percy shrugged, "I'm good for anything. Didn't you say you were hungry before we left?"

Thalia blinked and then held her stomach, "yeah. I must have forgotten in all the excitement. Oh, and speak of the devil, my hunger just came back."

"Okay then, first stop, food," Percy said with a smile as they left the concert walking around New York.

They stopped by a pizza joint along they way and both got several slices. They walked and sat down on a bench at a local park and began eating while talking.

"So did you have fun?" Percy asked.

Thalia rolled her eyes, "you were with me the whole time. Did I look like I wasn't having fun."

Percy chuckled as he ate his pizza, "you're right. Stupid question."

"So did you have fun?"

Percy nodded, "surprisingly yeah. I never was much for music, but I definitely enjoyed it."

Thalia smiled as she finished her food, "nice. It's so good to finally get out of camp."

Percy nodded, "I know what you mean. All that training, all the fighting. I sometime forget to have fun."

Thalia chuckled, "dude you are Mr. Serious, I wouldn't believe you know how to have fun if I didn't see you today."

Percy blinked, "what are you talking about? I'm a fun guy!"

"Ah, no you're not."

"Yes I am."

"What was the last fun thing you did? And don't say go to the concert, it doesn't count."

Percy nodded, "fair enough… well let's see. I played with my dog yesterday."

Thalia shrugged, "cute, but not really fun."

"Ah… I traveled halfway across the country two weeks ago."

"You think running for three hours is fun?"

"Guess not…. Oh, I went sailing with pirates!"

Thalia shrugged, "cool, but that was for a quest. You didn't chose to do it, it just happened."

Percy sighed, "well I'm out of ideas."

Thalia smiled, "relax sea head, it's not too bad. You have me, now, I'll make sure you learn to live a little and not just waste away at camp."

"My hero, Thalia Grace the fun police."

Thalia laughed, "well it is what I'm best at."

Percy smiled as the two went into a comfortable silence. "Thanks Thalia," Percy said after some time, "this was fun."

Thalia smiled, "yeah, it was. And thank you for helping me with the mana thing."

Percy waved it away, "not a problem."

Thalia nodded, "oh and Percy… I was wondering whether I could ask you something."

Percy nodded, "shoot."

"Yesterday, when you went into those trials, you came out...kind of different. You seem more...calm? Less childish? I don't know, something."

Percy nodded, "yeah….that took a lot out of me."

"What happened? If-you know, if you don't mind sharing."

Percy sighed, "why not. It would at least help to talk to someone." Percy then began to explain to Thalia everything that happens in that illusionary world. Her dying, his mother being killed. Him turned mortal and then sacrificing himself to destroy Kronos.

"So I died?" Thalia asked when he was done.

Percy nodded, "yeah. You died. I held you in my arms as you said my name."

"So… is that why you suddenly wanted to train me? Why the first thing you gave me was a spell to protect myself."

Percy nodded "yeah. I know it was an illusion, it wasn't real. But….. but it felt real. That week I spent alone…. It was the worst time of my life. I realise now that I have to make sure nothing is left to chance. That's why I'm even training Nico and Bianca, and not just you. I won't let the demigods be defenseless without me."

Percy looked down in sorrow when Thalia put a hand on his shoulder. He looked up and she spoke, "relax Percy, nothing is going to happen to me."

"How are you so sure?"

Thalia's smiled as she gave him a kiss on the check, "because you promised me you will help me save the world."

Percy blushed red at the contact, "y-yeah I guess I did."

The two then got up and quickly walked towards the party. They were a few blocks away when they heard two very familiar and annoying voices.

"You two!"

Percy and Thalia turned around to see the two blonde chicks from before, only this time they weren't alone. Next to them were two seriously buff looking guys with tight shirts and veins going along their muscles.

Percy and Thalia rolled their eyes as the daughter of Zeus spoke up, "oh it's you two again. What do you want now?"

"They are the ones who kicked us out of the concert!" one of the bimbos complained to her boyfriend, a guy with too much hair gel on his head and a tight pink shirt.

"These kids ran you out? Come one babe stop jokeing," the guy said.

"We aren't!" the other one said, "those two embarssed us!"

"Well you were sitting in our seats," Percy said making them even angrier.

"You little shit!" the first girl said as she turned to her boyfriend, "sweetie could you please teach them a lesson?"

The boy sighed, "honey they are just little kids. It wouldn't be fair."

"But sweetie they have two platinum passes!" the girls shred, and I want those passes!"

"Yeah so do I!" the other blonde yelled at her boyfriend, "get them before they do!"

Percy sighed and turned to Thalia, "let me handle this."

"You sure?" Thalia asked raising an eyebrow.

"Yeah," Percy said nodding, "it's been a long time since I got into a straight up fist fight."

Percy walked forward and so did the other buff guys. The looked down at Percy and the pink shirted one sighed, "look little man, I don't want to hurt you. So be a good little kid and give me those passes and I won't hurt you."

Percy raised an eyebrow, "little? I wasn't so little when your girlfriend offered to ride in in the bathroom in exchange for tickets."

"What?!" the man yelled turning to his girlfriend. Thalia snickered as the blonde bimbo tried to calm her boyfriend down.

"Just give me the damn tickets!" the other guy yelled out.

"I don't' want to," Percy replied cleaning his ears of wax.

The man grabbed Percy's collar and pulled him up, "listen brat I am trying to be nice. Okay? So just give me-" Percy lifted his leg straight up hitting the man between the legs.

The roided out muscle builder went stiff for a second. He let go of Percy's shirt and then promptly fell sideways holding his testicles in his hands.

"Jakey!" the girl shouted rushing to her boyfriend's side.

The pink shirted man now lookied piss, "did you just hurt my bro?!"

The man charged forward and threw a punch. Percy caught it with his superior reflexes and with his strength bent the arm sideways locking the man's elbow.

"Say uncle," Percy said putting pressure on the man's elbow.

"Fuck off!" e cursed. Percy then lifted his leg and pressed it down on the man's back applying more pressure.

"Say uncle!"

"Stop! Please!"

"Say uncle fucker!"

"Uncle! Uncle!"

Percy smiled and let go of the man's arm. The pink shirted idiot subbed his shoulder as he tried to get up when suddenly Percy's foot came crashing into his head knocking the man unconscious.

"Johnny!" the other bimbo said as she rushed to her boyfriend. She looked pissed as she turned to Percy pulling out her cell phone, "I'm going to call the cops!"

Thalia laughed, "yeah, you do that." The demigoddess then sent a small bolt of electricity at the mobile phone short circuiting it.

Percy and Thalia left the four adult behind walking towards the after party, "you sure it was a good idea using your powers?" Percy asked.

Thalia nodded, "it won't be a problem. The Mist will hide it. And even if it didn't who would believe her? They would just chalk it up to seeing things while drunk."

Percy nodded and the two quickly arrive at their destination. The place looked like a local pub but was surrounded by people trying to get in. Percy and Thalia had to wait in line for 10 minutes before they managed to get in.

Inside was filled with people all drinking, dancing and having a good time. Most were dressed up like Thalia and Percy, leather jackets and jeans. However most had their hair dyed and a piercing or two.

"What exactly are we supposed to do?" Percy asked.

"There," Thalia said pointing at the band standing on the center of the room. There wasn't any fancy lights or any fancy sound systems. They were just playing, and people were just having a good time.

Thalia and Percy managed to push through and reach the front as they sang along to the songs the band played. The magic and the energy of the concert was easily captured in the small place. Everyone was hear to listen to music and have a good time.

The band eventually stopped playing and instead began to talk and interact with the fans. Immediately everyone tried to get a chance to talk to them, but Percy wasn't interested.

Thalia had gone off on her own to try and get one of the band member to autograph her bracelet. Yes, you heard that right. The daughter of Zeus wants to get a mortal to sign the shield of Aegis. Just let that sink in for a second…..okay? Okay.

Percy went to the side of the room towards the bar. Of course he didn't order anything alcoholic, he was planning to run back to camp and he didn't want to risk not being in a proper state of mind.

He got a glass of coke and sat down in a comfy chair next to a group of punkish looking people all sitting around smoking cigarettes.

"So did you guys hear about the hostage thing yesterday?" asked a tall thin woman with bright green hair.

"You mean the one in the Bronx that the police tried to stop?" another one said picking Percy's interest, 'are they talking about me?'

The girl, whose name Percy knew to be Cassie, shook her head, "no. That's just a cover up story man. I know somebody whose uncle's daughter was held up in the KFC. And she swears that the police didn't actually save her."

"Really Cassie?" one of the other girls asked rolling her eyes and taking a drag out of her smoke, "what do you think happened this time? Aliens? Monsters?"

"No, a superhero," Cassie said with a big smile.

Percy almost spat out his drink in super, 'superhero?! I'm a fucking superhero?!'

"Okay who gave Cassie weed?" a man complained.

"I'm serious guys!" Cassie insisted, "the guy who saved them was a superhero! He had yellow helmet, a black leather jacket and a pair jeans on. From what everyone is saying he just appeared out of nowhere, took down the bad guys in the blink of an eye and then beat up five armed thugs!"

Percy was surprised so much detail of his fight got around so fast. Maybe next time he shouldn't have made such a scene.

"Did anyone other than your uncle's daughter seen the dude?"

"Yeah, the 8 other hostages there plus the cops!"

"Cassie if the cops knew why wouldn't they tell people? Like wouldn't they want the public to know someone else did this?"

"Why would they? It would make them look incompetent!" Cassie shouted back, "this guy, this…. Phantom, is probably the first ever superhero in the world guys. And he showed up here!"

Her friends laughed or rolled their eyes at the girl, but Percy was serious. 'Okay, I am definitely not doing the whole superhero things again. Too much attention. Plus, Phantom? Really? Such a lame ass superhero name.'

Percy then drank the rest of his coke and set out to find Thalia. He walked all over the place, but he couldn't find her anywhere. 'Shit, don't tell me I lost her,' Percy told himself as he tried to find the band members, maybe they saw.

Percy quickly found them in the back. They were surprisingly laid back for a bunch of world famous musicians. Percy have expected them to be knee deep in drugs and strippers but all four members just sat down with a cigar in their hands and a beer in front of them.

Perc tired to approach them, but a security guy stepped in front of him, "you can't go in there kid."

"I just want to ask them something I promise I won't be long," Percy replied.

"No kid," the man said as he tried to push back, only Percy didn't budge an inch. The gaurd looked stunned as he tried to put more and more pressure on Percy, but the demigod didn't move an inch, "what are you?"

Percy shrugged, "a Green Day fan."

"Hey Nick what are you doing?" Mike Dirnt, the bass player of the band asked.

"I'm just getting rid of this kid sir."

"What does he want?"

"Ah, he said he want's to ask you all something."

Mike turned to his band members and they all shrugged. He turned to Nick, "let him through."

The body gaurd nodded and turned to Percy, "it's your lucky day kid."

"Gee, thanks," Percy replied as he walked passed the man and towards the band member, "ah, hello."

"Sup?" Billie Joe, the singer of the band asked. He had eyeliner under his eyes and gel was used to spike his head.

"Ah, I was just wondering wether you guys saw a girl, about my height, blue highlights, probably asked you to sign her bracelet?"

"And if we did?" Mike asked.

"Ah, could you tell me?"

"Depends," Billie Joe took a drag from his cigarette, "what do we get in return?"

Percy raised an eyebrow, "what do you want?"

The band members looked at each other and shrugged. Billie Joe looked at him, "tell me a story."

Percy looked surprised, "a story? You want a story?"

They nodded, "yeah….why what did you think we wanted? Money? Neah kid, tell us a story"

Percy shrugged and sat down. He wondered for a second what story to tell them, when he got an idea. "This story starts in a school, it was a boarding school for the specially gifted. Everyone here was special in someway, some were thieves, some were fighters and some…..some didn't belong. And in that school there was a boy, and very special boy, and his name was Peter Johnson. And he was the son of Poseidon."

Percy then began to tell them his story, of how he found out he was a demigod, how he went to camp and how he saved his mom's life. He never gave details, over anything important, like his Gaming powers. But he did tell them the highlights.

By the end of the story all the band members were on the edge of their seats. They were excited, their beer untouched, their cigars un dragged. Percy had them between their fingers.

"-and so the boy lived in camp. He had saved his family and the Gods forgave him for bringing back the dead. And all was well."

Billie Joe was the first to speak, "woah."

"That was the best story ever," said Mike, "you should totally be a storyteller man."

Percy smiled, "thanks."

"Wait," Jason, the lead guitarist said, "what happened to Luke?"

Percy shrugged, "I don't know," Percy hadn't told the whole story, he never mentioned Luke joined forces with the bad guys. That just seemed...disrespectful.

"You can't just leave us hangin like that!" Jason shouted, "what happened next?!"

"I don't know," Percy simply replied.

"Come one man! You're killing us!"

"Hey, you said one story. And I told you the story."

The band member sighed as Mike spoke up,"yeah, your right. A deal's a deal. I think that girl you mentioned went to the bar. I think she got roped into a drinking game with some college kids."

"What?!" Percy shouted.

"Relax man, I'm sure she's fine."

Percy started to panic, "oh I am in so much to shit. Her dad is going to kill me if he found out I let this happened!"

"Is she your girlfriend?"

"Why does everyone keep asking me that? No, just my cousin."

"Then it'll be fine. What's the worst that can happen?"

And image of Percy getting zapped by a large thunder cloud came into mind. Percy gulped and stood up fast, "okay, I really have to go. It was nice talking to you guys!"

"Wait," Billie Joe called out causing Percy to stop, "here take this. Think of it as a thank you from us for an awesome story."

The singer took off a chain he was wearing and threw it to Percy. It was a skull with red eyes with crossbone behind it. Percy smiled and tucked it into his pocket, "thanks."

The band waved him away and the demigod quickly ran towards the bar. He searched for minutes and then suddenly, "drink up losers!" Percy recognized Thalia's voice.

He ran to the source, there was a large group of people before him, but Percy managed to squeeze through. He found Thalia standing in front of a beer pong table with half of her cups gone. Her opponent on the other hand, a blonde dude with a beanie, had no cups. He fished his last cup of beer and promptly fell backwards.

"Fuck yeah!" Thalia yelled out, "the lightning queen rules!"

Percy stepped forward out of the crowd, "Thalia what the hell are you doing?"

The daughter of Zeus turned to Percy and smiled, "Peercy! What's up dude?!" Percy could see the redness in her face and the slur in her voice.

Percy sighed, "you're drunk."

"No man! I'm good!" Thalia said taking a beer cup and chugging it down in one swing before burping, "see?"

"Okay, that's it, I'm taking you home," Percy walked up to Thalia but just then a couple of college guys stepped in front of Percy blocking his way.

"Nah ha little dude," a tall guy with with a tight shirt said, "little miss is staying with us."

Percy raised an eyebrow, "you guys do know she's underage right?"

The guys looked surprised and turned to Thalia, "how old are you?"

Thalia burped again as she put her head on the table, "I don't know. How old did I say I was?"

"Ah, 21?"

"Then I'm 21!"

The guys shrugged before turning to Percy, "good enough for me."

Percy sighed, "look she's obviously lying. Let me just take her home-"

"-Oh yeah? What are you her boyfriend?" the biggest one asked sneering at him, "do you even know her?"

"She literally said my name."

"Yeah? So? Percy is a very common name."

Percy sighed, "I really don't have time for this."

"Yeah then fuck-"

BAMN!

Percy smashed the man's head into the plastic table breaking it in half. Beer and cups flee everywhere as Thalia shot up straight with her eyes widened in surprise. Percy then turned to the others, "move or I'll do the same to you."

The immediately walked away and Percy grabbed Thalia and helped the girl outside. He took her into an alleyway and by that time she was already asleep. Percy carefully put her inside his inventory and took off for camp.

Once back at camp he walked towards the Zeus cabin and quickly entered it. He opened his inventory and gently took Thalia out and put her in bed. Percy took off her shoes and socks along with her heavy jacket. He then slide a blanket on top of her causing the girl to smile at the warmth.

Percy nodded in satisfaction and slowly turned to walk away when Thalia suddenly spoke up, "Percy?"

The son of Poseidon stopped and bent down towards Thalia, "yeah sparky?"

"Humm, don't call me sparky."

Percy laughed, "whatever you say sparky."

Thalia smiled, "thanks for today. I had fun."

Percy smiled, "me too. I...I had fun."

Thalia giggled, "I loved the way you talked down to those two bimbos. You were such a great boyfriend."

Percy smiled, "thanks sparky."

"Percy?"

"Yeah?"

Thalia grabbed Percy's jacket and pulled him close. She grabbed his lips in hers as she shoved her tongue down her throat. Percy struggled for a bit in surprise but eventually gave in, 'fuck it. I want this,' he leaned into the kiss.

Thier tongues wrestled for dominance with Percy being the more skilled of the two. Thalia tasted like beer and pine wood, but Percy loved it etherway. He reached behind and ran his fingers through her hair holding her face as he deepened the kiss.

They kept close for as long as possible, breaking only to take deep breaths to begin again. Thalia was more sloppy, her motor skills were off because of the beer. Percy's mouth was covered with her saliva, but he didn't care as he simply kissed her back harder.

It felt like a second, but minutes passed. Finally Thalia broke it, she moved back as the two stared at each other. She smiled, "you taste great."

Percy then blinked as Thalia closed her eyes going to sleep with a smile on her face. The son of Poseidon slowly got up and walked out. His face was red and his body was hot. He felt his stomach roll around with a sense of giddiness.

Percy closed the door to the Zeus cabin and turned away. He looked up at the sky as he slid to the ground with his back flat on the door.

"What the fuck just happened?"