Percy's POV
Today's the day. It feels like I'm graduating high school, which I must say, wasn't easy for a kid who had dyslexia. Ever since becoming a god, things have gone pretty well. Today is my 'Becoming God of the Tidal Waves Celebration'. Kind of like a coronation for a king.
Dad is pretty enthusiastic about throwing this party and what's annoying me most about him, is that he keeps trying to get a girl to accompany me. Their all either mermaids or water nymphs, and they're not really my type. I'm just excited about how I'm becoming a god, even if I'm a minor one. Although, if I prove myself, I can become one of the major gods which would be pretty cool.
So far, the party looks pretty good, but I'm not so sure about all the wine. Dad said it's essential for any celebration on Olympus. I guess Olympians take wine seriously. Anyways, I'm surprised that I haven't royally screwed up anything yet. Actually, all the gods accept me, especially the minor ones who enjoy having their own thrones, courtesy of me. That's basically a summary about how it's been these past few months. Now all I need to do is wait till 7:00 and that's when the celebration begins.
I walked into the enormous banquet hall, and man is it a piece of work. There were beautiful Greek paintings on the walls, the whole place was made of elegant marble, and the entire place seemed to have a glow to it even the gods occupying it. I walked in deeper into the hall in my black, Versace tux with a deep blue tie, not wanting to brag, but I looked better than Brad Pitt in his younger days.
I entered arm in arm with Athena, I was about to go with Aphrodite since she asked, but I figured Hephaestus and Ares wouldn't appreciate that. So I asked Athena, I don't know why, but it was just a feeling I had. She squinted her eyes as if thinking 'Why would I go with you?', but to my surprise she actually said, "Fine, but only because you asked." I was thinking she would throw a dagger at me for just coming near her.
Poseidon wasn't exactly pleased with my choice, but hey, I'm still a kid and I like to show a little rebellion from time to time. Man, did Athena look amazing... She was wearing a silver gown which really complimented her gray eyes and her curly, blonde hair was neatly tied up into a bun. I couldn't help but notice that everyone was looking at us in shock, probably thinking how Athena and a son of Poseidon could actually stand touching each other. That's when Poseidon/Dad approached us.
"Athena..." he said in a not so friendly greeting.
"Poseidon..." she gave him a small and firm nod.
He turned to me. "Percy! Congratulations! I've been waiting for the day you would join me as a god!"
I raised one eyebrow. "You saw this coming?"
"Of course I did. You're my son, and I knew you of all people would amount to something great!" he said knowingly. Let's hear it for Percy, God of the Tidal Waves!" Everyone cheered loudly in response with enthusiasm. I couldn't help but smile.
Athena's POV
I walked down the aisle with Percy who smiled brilliantly at everyone as the congratulated him. He looked absolutely stunning as always. I kept a straight face and followed. I looked through the crowded and spotted Aphrodite walking gracefully towards us. She turned to Percy and gave him a seductive smile, which in all truth aggravated me.
"So how's it feel to be a god?" she asked with that same smile.
He laughed slightly. "Pretty good, I guess. Let's just hope Ares doesn't use me as his personal punching bag."
She laughed too, "I make no promises there. He can be pretty violent when it comes to you. He's still pretty mad about the time you defeated him."
Then Aphrodite turned to me, glanced at me and Percy's interlocking arms and winked at me. I blushed slightly and removed my arm from his. Percy turned to me with a confused look.
"I said I'd accompany you here. Here I am, and we walked through the entrance arm in arm. That's the end of the deal." He nodded and said with a smirk "It was good while it lasted." I sensed sarcasm in his voice and gave him a playful smile as he walked off.
Aphrodite popped up behind me. "I saw the look you gave him... something going on?" I swear, I wish I could do something about her sometimes.
"No, there certainly isn't."
"Then how come you two came together?"
"That was only because he asked and I don't think it'd look good for him to show up to his celebration without a woman at his side."
"Alright, whatever you say..." and she strolled back over to where Percy was chatting with Apollo. How much more irritating could she get?
