As requested.

Ended: 1/22/2014

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I looked over at Calypso, who was curled up against my side, sleeping peacefully next to me. I wasn't even sure how long I had stayed with her here, on her island, but I knew it had been a while. I turned to look out the mouth of the cave as I heard something that I hadn't actually heard since I had arrived.

The crashing of waves that was usually accompanied by an oncoming storm.

A storm or… Dad.

I jumped up at that thought, briefly kissing Calypso's forehead before I made my way to the shore. I just stared at the dark, churning waters, enjoying the spray that hit my face. I waded a bit into the water, only up to my ankles, and waited.

"Percy." I watched the waters darken as my father appeared.

"Dad."

"Son."

"Why are you here?" I knew I sounded angry, but I didn't care right now. I had finally found peace here, with Calypso, and I knew that was about to crash around me.

"You need to come back my son."

"Why?"

"Because you must fight when the war starts."

"The war-"

"Was only postponed for a bit. Eventually it will rage, and you must help."

"No."

"Excuse me?"

"I can't leave her," I said, looking back at the cave for a moment before I faced my father. "You knew this was bound to happen when I got dropped here."

"I did," he said slowly, "But you are needed now. And as your father-"

"My father?!" I said, anger coursing through me. "As a father, you should have been there when I was being attacked! You should have-"

"Percy," Poseidon said, hand raised to stop my rant. "I know I have not been as promising of a father as you deserved, but now… You need to come back with me Percy."

"Why?"

"Annabeth. Tyson. Grover. Your mother." I was silent, watching the water before I looked at him.

"If I can take Calypso with me."

"Percy-"

"If she can go, I'll go."

"Percy, you know that I can't let her leave. This was her punishment."

"Then talk to my dear Uncle." As I said this, lightning flashed across the sky.

"Percy," my father warned, making me roll my eyes.

"Please."

"…I will see what I can do. I will return at sunset, and you're leaving whether she can go or not."

…

I returned to the cave to see Calypso awake, eyes wide as she surveyed me.

"You must leave."

"How did-"

"Your eyes. They say it all," she said sadly, bowing her head.

"I've asked them to let you come with me."

"What?" she asked, looking at me now. "But I cannot leave. You know this Percy." I was silent as she watched me. "The Gods will not change their minds on this."

"Then this may very well be my last day here." Calypso let out a single sob before I had her in my arms, holding her.

We stayed that way for the rest of the day.

…

We stood on the shore, hand in hand, as the sun began to set around us. No words were spoken as the waters darkened and Poseidon appeared.

"Son, Calypso," he said, nodding at the two of us.

"Dad."

"Lord Poseidon."

"Son, it is time."

"What about-"

"I'm sorry," he said, remorse in words, "but they were not swayed. She must stay." Calypso bowed her head, unsurprised by this news.

"Percy, you must go," she said softly, hugging me.

"No! Dad-"

"I'm sorry Son. There's nothing I can do." I had wrapped his arms around Calypso and kissed her forehead.

"I love you," I told her softly, tears stinging my eyes. She looked at me and kissed me softly before pulling away.

"And I you, Percy Jackson." I gave her one last, soft kiss before I joined my father in the water.

"I will never forget you."

"As I will never forget you." I closed my eyes as the water churned and engulfed me, taking me away from the girl I loved.

…

AFTER THE WAR:

I stood there, listening to Zeus tell me all the perks of being a full-fledged God. Sure, it sounded good, but that wasn't quite what I wanted to do with my life. I looked back at my friends, who were all watching me, waiting to see what I chose to do. I looked back at my dad, who nodded at me. After telling them what I wanted, they all seemed surprise, especially Zeus.

"Anything else you want?" he asked me, aggravated that I had turned him down. I was silent as I thought hard, a face appearing in my thoughts, one that I hadn't seen in what felt like years.

"Yeah, one more thing…" I started slowly, seeing my father smiling at me encouragingly. "Calypso."

"What of her?"

"I want her to be free to come and go from her island as she wishes." Zeus studied me with contempt as he thought of my request.

"Very well. That is in my power I suppose." I smiled and thanked him before bowing to my dad. He dismissed me and I hurried to my friends. Annabeth gave me a sad look, one that I could only half shrug at before we left Mount Olympus.

…

I was back in my cabin at Camp, finally alone after what felt like forever. Now that the war had come and gone, things had fallen into an almost dull space. I didn't know how long it would last though; something always seemed to be brewing, especially with Rachel's new prophecy.

"Hello Percy Jackson." I sat up at the voice and was met with warm eyes that I never thought I'd see again.

"Calypso." She smiled at me and I grabbed her in my arms, holding her tight. "You're here."

"Yes, I've been granted the pleasure at helping out here with Chiron. Thanks to a certain someone." I smiled at her as she wound her arms around my neck. "I never forgot you."

"And I you." She smiled at my words and kissed me softly.

"I love you."

"I love you too."

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-JustMe133