Chapter 4

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Percy woke up to his air being forced out of him suddenly. It was only thanks to the loud giggling he heard that stopped him from launching Estella across the room. Instead, Percy grabbed the giggling girl and stared at her.

"Are you supposed to be the nice one?" Percy asked, earning even more giggles from the girl.

"Hapee birt-day Purry!" Estella exclaimed, giving Percy a hug.

"Aww! Thank you starfish!" Percy said, returning the hug.

"She wanted to be the first person to tell you that," Paul said from the doorway. He was holding his phone and Percy knew he had taken photos. Maybe even a video. "Happy birthday," Paul said.

"Thanks Paul. Now Starfish, why don't you let big brother get dressed?" Percy suggested. Estella nodded and climbed off the bed. Percy kept a keen eye on her to make sure didn't fall but Estella made it to the ground without incident. Paul followed the girl to the kitchen, where Percy could hear his mom shuffling about and making breakfast.

Percy climbed out of bed and started to get dressed. He had just pulled his shirt over his head when he noticed an anomaly in his room. Sitting on his nightstand was a silver pouch that wasn't there when he went to sleep. He opened it curiously.

The first thing he noticed was a note. It took him a moment to notice he could read it no problem, which is when he realized it was written in Ancient Greek.

Hadrian Perseus Jackson-Potter,

I have been watching you since the day you were born. Actually, before then. Since the day your parents prayed to me for your birth. As my brother and I weaved our magic to create you, I left my mark on you and it has laid dormant until today. I wished to see what kind of person you would grow up to be before I granted you the full blessing. You have passed my test and are the only male I have ever given my blessing to, but do not let that knowledge go to your head.

By having my blessing you are given a small power boost a night. The boost is stronger or weaker depending on the phase of the moon. On the new moon, the power boost will be very little and the full moon produces the opposite effect. In addition, you now have the ability to bend moonlight around you, which is very useful for hiding yourself.

Little one. You have many challenges ahead of you. Because of that, I have given you a gift so that you may be prepared. Inside the pouch is a pair of earrings. Once you have them in your ears you will need to set a password. By touching the charm and saying the password, they will transform into a pair of daggers. The stud part will remain in your ear. To return them into earring form simply tap the hilt to the stud. These daggers work much like celestial bronze. They do not harm mortals but will kill monsters. However, unlike celestial bronze, these daggers will cut through magic.

I am aware of your...notorious ability to lose small things and have prepared for that. Should the daggers be lost, they will reappear after a certain amount of time has passed. They will reappear in their charm form and will be connected to the studs. The studs will not fall out on their own and can only be removed by yourself.

I wish you good luck young hero,

Artemis

P.S. Happy birthday little one

Percy blinked in shock. Lady Artemis gave him a birthday present. He looked into the bag and saw two earrings sitting at the bottom. Pulling one out, he studied it closely. There was a blue gem that was the stud part of the earring. Then dangling off a small connecting chain was a tiny tooth...a fang. The whole earring wasn't bigger than a quarter in height but it was still really cool.

"This is so cool!" Percy exclaimed. "They look like little serpent fangs!" Percy ran out of his room, eager to show his mom and Paul the gift.

"Mom! Lady Artemis gave me a present!" Percy yelled, running into the kitchen. Unfortunately, he forgot he was wearing socks so when he tried to stop he ended up sliding into the wall. He recovered quickly and showed Sally the earrings and note.

"That's amazing Percy!" Sally exclaimed, once Percy read the note to them. She was quick to pull him into a hug. "My little boy is growing up so fast. First he gets his Hogwarts letter and now he gets his first weapon. I'm so proud!" Sally hugged Percy tighter for a second before letting him go.

"Well, I say we can make a pit stop before we go to the aquarium. I don't think your ears are going to pierce themselves," Paul chimed in, smiling and ruffling Percy's hair.

"Breakfast first. And Percy definitely can't go anywhere without pants," Sally said laughing. Percy looked down and yep. He forgot to change into his pants. He made a short run back to his room, leaving the earring with his mom so he wouldn't lose them, and returned fully dressed.

Breakfast was eaten quickly, since everyone was eager to go out and celebrate the day. The first stop, as promised, was a tattoo parlor so Percy could get his ears pierced. Not even half an hour later and Percy now had two new holes in his ears. It took a bit of convincing to be able to use the earrings Artemis gave him, since people normally started out with just plain studs until they've fully healed from the piercings, but the combined looks from Percy and Estella convinced the man. Those two had nearly unbeatable puppy eyes when they were alone but together? It was a deadly weapon.

The rest of the day was spent in one of Percy's favorite places. The aquarium. He always enjoyed volunteering whenever he could. The fish were treated nicely and always had fun stories to tell him. Don't tell anyone but Percy's favorite were the garden eels. They looked like a bunch of upside L's popping out of the sand. It was really fun to see.

The workers there like Percy too. Some of them were around when a classmate had pushed Percy off the catwalk and into the shark tank. They had panicked, thinking that he was about to be eaten. Instead Carl, their great white, had swam up to him and led him back to the edge of the tank. One worker could swear that Carl had nuzzled the boy and that Percy seemed to talk to him but they didn't have any proof. Regardless, it was a favorite story to tell to new employees. Percy even had a nickname as the Shark Tamer, since Carl was particularly temperamental at times but acted like a puppy whenever he saw Percy. It was quite baffling.

The family had lunch at a nearby chinese restaurant, and then returned to the aquarium for a few more hours before heading back home. They enjoyed blue cake, blue ice cream, and a Star Trek marathon before it was time for bed. "Happy birthday Percy," Sally whispered. She lightly brushed his bangs aside. "I love you."

"Love you too mom," Percy said sleepily. Sally placed a light kiss to Percy's head and left the room quietly. Her little boy was growing up. Tomorrow Sally and Percy would be heading to England to turn in Percy's letter and get his school supplies. It was going to be a busy day.

Still haven't forgotten this fic! Or Magical Lion! Or any of the others. I'm in a major star trek mode but I decided to finish this chapter real fast before returning to my newest fic "Dear Dad".

Sometimes I really hate my brain because I have so many ideas for fanfics but it's physically impossible for me to work on them all. I joked once that I'd need like 10 clones of me to keep up with my fics. That'd be their only job. Write fanfics all day. Not a bad job though. I know I'd certainly enjoy it.

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