Percy Jackson and His Three Realms (Part 1)

Chapter 4: My What?!

A little disclaimer:

The characters belong to their own respective owner. The only thing I own is the plot and a few OCs here and there.

Now, on to the story...

"Percy!! Percy!! Wake up!! Geez... "

Percy was sleeping peacefully when he suddenly felt as if his world was experiencing an earthquake with all the shaking. After one particularly hard shake, Percy couldn't take it anymore and just opened one of his eyes.

"Finally! You ne-" The voice was cut off when Percy closed his eyes once more in an attempt to fall back asleep.

"No, you don't!" Yelled the voice as Percy turned his back.

Suddenly without warning, a pair of strong arms carried Percy's up from his bed and took him to the bathroom just so Percy could be dunked inside of the saltwater bath.

"Argh!!! What was that for??" Percy couldn't help but feel shocked as he was suddenly forced to wake up.

"That's for not waking up... Seriously, you need to start learning how to wake up in time if you're going to live here. Mother will not tolerate anyone skipping breakfast no matter what the reason is." Smiled the man with a pair of strong arms that can be identified as Triton.

"But you didn't have to do that to me!" Percy was honestly still shaken up from the sudden bath.

"Okay... I'm sorry okay... I won't do that again I promise." Smiled Triton sheepishly.

Percy huffed before he hauled himself up and swam towards his closet to retrieve his outfit for the day. Turning around he could see Triton loitering around his bedroom not knowing what to do. Sighing, Percy pulled Triton out of his room.

"Just wait here. I'll go freshen up for a bit." Smiled Percy

Triton gave him a confirmation nod before turning to talk to the guards standing outside of the door.

Percy tried to clean up as fast as he can before exiting his room.

"Your Highness, please follow me to the dining chamber. His highness Triton has already been summoned there by Queen Amphitrite." Whistley didn't even wait for a reply before swimming towards where the rest of the royal family are waiting for him.

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Percy arrived in front of the same door as yesterday. The only difference was Triton was already in there so he doesn't have anyone to hide behind of when entering this time. With all the braveness he could muster, Percy opened the door and smiled at what was waiting for him behind the door.

"Percy. There you are. You are late for breakfast my son. I hope you had a great sleep last night." Poseidon eagerly smiles at Percy upon his entrance.

"Come sit Perseus. I do not tolerate tardiness in this palace but since this is your first night here, I'll let it pass. But I expect you to be on time tomorrow." Said Amphitrite softly at Percy.

There were two empty seats as Poseidon sat at the end of the table and Triton and Amphitrite is next to him but Percy decided he was more comfortable sitting next to his older brother than the Queen of the sea. Seeing his choice, the Queen smiled at him warmly.

"I'm sorry Dad, my lady... I will try to adjust as fast as I can. And I won't be late anymore..." Percy was embarrassed and flustered as all the attention was given to him and him only. Oh, how he wishes he could disappear at that moment.

'That's good. An heir to the throne should never be late." Answered the queen herself.

"Yes, my lad... WHAT!? The heir? What do you mean the heir? I'm not an heir! Triton is the heir! What are you talking about? I don't need the throne! I'm not an heir!" Surprised was an understatement as Percy was not expecting to be addressed as an heir to the throne especially by the queen herself.

"Do not yell when sitting in the dining table. That's rude and not how royalty should act! I expect a better attitude from my son. And honestly, hasn't your father told you anything?" Said the queen in an exasperated tone (because proper royal doesn't sigh according to Amphitrite).

Percy was quite taken aback when Amphitrite address him as her son and couldn't say anything else to answer the question asked at him. Triton who was only watching at the side silently while being slightly amused decided to save Percy from further confusion.

"Mother, I think it is best if dear Perseus have a little discussion with father first before getting etiquette lessons from you. I don't believe Perseus here know what is going on at this moment." Triton softly spoke to his mother before giving Percy one of his rare smiles.

Still not being able to grasp anything, Percy could only nod instead of answering. Hearing Triton's explanation and seeing Percy's confused look, Amphitrite decided to just drop the conversation but not before giving Poseidon a long and pointed look.

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After the breakfast was finished, Poseidon pulled Percy aside and guided him to the throne room where Percy saw exactly 3 thrones being showcased and 1 being covered by black fabric.

"What did you want to talk about Dad? Is this about the heir thing? I've told you I told you I have no intention of stealing what's rightfully Triton." Percy couldn't help but just ramble on and on about how he doesn't need a fancy title or a crown to wear.

Poseidon was only standing there looking fondly at Percy's different facial expressions. He couldn't help but feel proud of the young man in front of him. Of his accomplishments, his undying will, and his pure heart.

"My son... I know what you think about the throne. And I really don't want you to do what you don't want to. But, the title heir is just for my selfish desires. And you won't even need to rule anything. The throne is still the first heir's rights which is Triton. You'll just be there as an emergency substitute in case Triton couldn't make it somewhere or is sick and couldn't do his duties. Please just reconsider it...." After a few silent moments, Poseidon decided to add a quiet "For me..."

With a sigh, Percy decided to accept his father's offer. Excited, his father grinned so wide he would've thought his mouth was going to rip.

"Good. Because I've scheduled your coronation in a few months. And I wasn't sure if I can cancel it." Poseidon laughed at his son's bewildered expression.

"My what?!" yelled Percy in surprise.

He was going to confront his father but Poseidon was already out of the room.

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Okay... this is another short one but, it's earlier than my other updates because I just wanted to make up for my long absence... Well, see you again on the next update.

XOXO, M