Mom teleported us to Zeus's palace, and knocked on the door, "ugh coming" I heard Zeus from the other side and I had to stifle my laughter quickly.

Zeus opened the door and looked like he wasn't expecting us and now I realized what my mother wanted to do, and I did not like it. "Daughter, Perseus what are you two doing here" Zeus asked

"Can you please call me Percy or grandson, Lord Zeus, my grandfather. Perseus is what my mother and sisters use when I get into trouble or when they are mad at me, though the last case is mostly just my mom's lieutenant"

"Sure grandson" Zeus said "anyways why are you two here" and for the first time I heard nervousness in his voice.

"Father, I know you are not happy about Peter being the presumed child of prophecy" Mom said

"yes, but why does this involve you two"

'Percy you need to tell him, if you want to go to your mother's stele to make it easier we can' She said in my thoughts and I nodded.

"Father could we talk about this somewhere else, I don't necessarily know if this is a safe place to discuss this with what happened to Ares and whatnot" Mom asked

Zeus nodded, "alright daughter, just don't kill me then" Zeus said with a slight chuckle, and allowed mom to teleport us three to where my mother's burial stele is.

"Why did you teleport us here, daughter" Zeus said looking around

"Grandfather, it will be easier to explain if you read the stele, please" I asked

"fine" Zeus sighed

'he doesn't like reading, like me' I thought

"I heard that grandson" Zeus said with a slight chuckle

"Right forgot you all could read minds" I said

"Actually you said that out loud" He responded , before starting to look over the stele. The start of it was my mother's childhood, "I don't see the importance of it she has had a bad childhood, arguably just as bad as a demigod's" Zeus muttered, and at least now I know they somewhat pay attention to their children.

"Just keep reading it will get more interesting grandfather" I said

He went around to the next panel, "A man with sea green eyes, was she with my brother" I heard him mutter, but neither me or mom answered and just made a go on motion.

Zeus went on and finished reading the entire stele, before turning to glare at me, "YOU ARE MY BROTHER'S SON" He yelled and thunder and lightning started to cross the sky

"HE'S NO FATHER OF MINE, APOLLO IS MORE OF A FATHER TO ME THAN THAT BASTARD EVER COULD AND WILL BE" I shouted right back.

That took Zeus on a roller coaster of emotions and surprise. You see normally his kids like their father, and are more loyal to him than Olympus. "Daughter why do you adopt my brother's son" Zeus asked

"Because father, I was given an opportunity to be a mother to a child, and though yes the child is male, I would not trade him for any other, I have grown to love him as a son, and if you haven't noticed my levels of man hatred has fallen, and Apollo and I are no longer arguing. You have my son Perseus to thank for that development."

"But why my brother's" Zeus said and it seemed hollow

"Because, did you see his mother's cause of death" mom said and Zeus nodded, "then you should know, that the male who sired my son doesn't want him, and he most certainly did not care for his mother"

Zeus nodded in defeat "Is he the child of prophecy then" he asked

"We...we aren't sure grandfather. Lord Apollo says because of the nature of my being I could very well not be the child of prophecy as I don't see you or either of your brothers as a father, and the male pig who sired me obviously doesn't know of my continued existence. But I was still sired by him which means I could still be the child of prophecy" I said, "Plus, I won't betray Olympus, as my fatal flaw is loyalty and my loyalties lay with you as my grandfather, lady Hestia, as I'm her champion, my mom, Lady Artemis as she's the one that raised me, Lord Apollo as he's been my father figure though he acts like an uncle and I prefer him as such, and most of the other Olympians as they are my aunts and uncles, though it will be hard to repair any relationship with Lady Hera, and I don't know how much Ares likes me after the little zap I gave him with the master bolt, which is awesome by the way" I said in one long breath

"I like that your loyalties are with most of the council despite not knowing them long" Zeus said, "I'll allow you to live and pray that you are the prophecy child, as Peter will be a disaster after watching that quest. Even though, Poseidon won't admit that." Zeus said

"thanks grandfather/father" mom and I say

"So what are the powers that you have, grandson" Zeus asked

"well from mom, I have a natural bond with nature and feel more at home in the wilderness. I can speak to all wildlife and some domesticated animals. I have a natural skill in archery and knifemanship. I get enhanced strength, speed, and agility under the moonlight and I can bend and use it to assist me but it is extremely tiring, so I tend not to use it too often, but I still practice. From Apollo,"

"Apollo?" Zeus questioned

"who blessed me as a child," I said answering his question, " is further improved archery, a natural talent with music and singing, and an easier ability to learn and retain medical knowledge. I had him take away poetry because I don't trust him after hearing his haikus"

"Don't get anyone started on those, nobody likes them" Zeus said, "though his other poetry was pretty good"

" Still don't trust his poetry because he started with Haikus for me. Anyways, from Hestia, I have pyrokinesis, such as, controlling flames and what not and thus I am immune to fire. I can summon food, project tranquility, and teleport using flames, though it was tiring at first, I got use to it, and I have trouble the longer the distance is so I don't use it often"

"She named you her champion, correct" Zeus asked

"Yes"

"Do you know why it's the first she's done such a thing" Zeus said

"I don't know" I said looking at mom, "I've kind of always been her champion and she never told me why, though she only officially told me a few years ago"

"It's because she enjoyed her first meeting with you. You giggled and looked so happy in her arms, and I think she was happy with the recognition, so that's why she choose you" Mom said

"Cool. Now, as for the bastard who sired me, I have hydrokinesis, can harden and solidify water. I'm immune to the repercussions of falling into from great heights, and it also strengthens me similar to moonlight, but it doesn't enhance my speed and agility as much. I have been able to control ice, but it is harder and more tiring. I'm immune to pressure and heat to an extent. I've manipulated a couple of boats before, a limited ability with summoning storms and even further limited lightning, which I only did once and nearly passed out from it, and I've caused an earthquake once, which I did pass out from. And I hate using the abilities from him and only use them when necessary to save my friends, sisters, and/or mom."

"no wonder why your father tried to kill you, you possess all of his abilities and he's probably afraid you'll overthrow him" Zeus said laughing

"I wouldn't even want to because I don't want to associate with him whatsoever" I grumbled. I looked around for mom and noticed she wasn't here. So, I'm guessing she wants me and gramps to bond a little.

"Perseus, I know you don't like him, but if you are the child of prophecy, there will come a time where you'll need that power, and know how to use it expertly to save as many lives as possible. Though I don't like the numerous powers you have, and how powerful you can become, I am putting my faith in you nephew" Zeus said

"Please just refer to me as grandson, Lord Zeus. Like I said earlier I don't necessarily see him as my father"

"alright grandson" Zeus said smiling, "Do you mind if I use this against him when you're ready to tell the others"

"Go ahead, but we should most definitely take a picture of his face" I said and Zeus cracked up laughing.

"I most certainly will, grandson" he said between his laughter.

Zeus started wiping the tears from his eyes, before starting again, "You know when we are on the topic of pissing my brother off, why don't I bless you to put the cherry on top of it" Zeus said, in a tone I wasn't sure if he was serious or not.

"if you want, I only wish to keep my mom, sisters, and friends safe, as I already failed to keep my mother safe" I said a little downcast

"Perseus, listen to me. What happened to your mother is at no fault of your own. It is all the fault of my brother, you can trust me on this I'm the god of justice after all" he said, and I cracked a light laugh.

"But I can't help but feel if it wasn't for me that she would still be here" I said

"I'm sure she's proud of who you became. Especially, since you have the approval of my daughter and her followers" Zeus said, "Meanwhile, if I go to their camp, I get arrows pointed at me" He chuckled

"It helps when you are adopted by your daughter, and she becomes overprotective of you, and are then raised by them" I said

"I'm sure it does" Zeus let out a chuckle, "as for me blessing you do you accept it"

"I suppose like I said anything to keep my mom, sisters, and friends safer, though don't tell them that's why, I'll get an earful about how they can handle themselves" I said, causing Zeus to laugh before he blessed me.

"Alright you have better and easier control over any storms that you can make, an easier time summon lightning and greater immunity to electricity, and you can control the winds" He said

"Three questions" I said, and Zeus nodded

"first can I fly" I asked

"Yes, but it requires skill and concentration, and I suppose you can enter my domain whenever" he said

"cool, and next why do you seem so relaxed now, but when you were on Olympus, you seemed so uptight" I asked

"Well grandson, if you are ever offered with the prospect of becoming king don't take it. It's a lot more work than you think, and definitely more stressful"

"Ok, and finally if I ever find myself for whatever improbable reasons, how should I explain my powers to the legion" I said, and Zeus paled

"Who told you, and did you swear to keep this secret" He said in a low voice

"I'll tell you who told me, if you promise not to punish them, because it was by accident that I found out, and Yes I did. And if you don't believe the last part, I Perseus Jackson, son of Artemis swear on the river styx that without prior approval from the correct authorities that I will never tell or hint at the existence of greek or roman demigods to either Greeks or Romans depending on the situation I will find myself in with either party." I said repeating the same oath that Apollo and Mom made me do, only to hear the same rumble of thunder overhead.

"Alright and I promise not to punish whoever told you" Zeus said

"Alright It was Apollo. I called him Uncle A like I usually do and he looked confused before saying he was Lord Apollo and I should refer to him as such, and that I should also leave Diana's camp. That's where he screwed up, I would have thought it was a prank otherwise" I said, "of course mom left her tent then and started cursing at Apollo in Latin. Since then, I've been learning both Greek and Roman ways, just incase I am ever sent to the legion. Also Diana accepted me as her own since Artemis blood adopted me" I explained

"Figures it would be Apollo doing something dumb like that" Zeus grumbled, "but I won't punish him"

"cool now for plan explain my totally awesome Storm, Fire, and other powers, if I am ever sent to the legion or caught by them for whatever reason" I said

"You spend too much time with Apollo and his children" Zeus sighed and I nodded, "but why do you want this plan"

"well, I was overhearing a conversation between my mom and Apollo after the whole I learn Romans exist thingy, and he was saying that he saw me being raised on a shield by the legion in a dream and since he's the god of prophecy he was pretty sure that it will happen"

"Alright I suppose I can start thinking of a plan though I'll have to consult Athena and Hestia on it" He said

"Please don't tell Athena who my father is, I actually quite like her as an Aunt and don't want her telling me to stay away from her kids, as they are mostly good friends" I said, giving the baby seal eyes that none of my sisters or mom could resist

"Fine, just please never use those eyes against me again" Zeus said

"I'll do my best, but no promises, grandpa" I said

Zeus sighed and muttered something about me being just like my mom. "Alright, you should be getting back to camp, it was nice talking to you grandson" Zeus said and teleported me back to camp on top of his table for breakfast.

"Really did you have to teleport me to this exact spot grandfather" I yelled up at the sky and heard thunder. I knew it was not threatening but more of a laughter type, though the other campers didn't know that. I'll get back at him eventually though but how is the question.