Edited On: 7/20/19

Percy Jackson was known in America as being a troublemaker when he was younger. Always getting into an adventure and ending up on the news for something. From the scene at the gateway arch, the beach fight with Ares who 'kidnapped' him, to blowing up a parking lot, and finally part of the destruction of Ancient Greece.

Those were some of the more larger news coverage he had on him since he was 12 years old. Nowadays, life was a bit more quiet. Mostly because he spent a few years after the Battle with Gaea in New Rome getting a college degree from Annabeth's insistence.

But after getting his degree, he got restless and wanted something new in his life. "A new adventure" Annabeth had called it.

He was slightly disappointed when Annabeth declined joining him in this adventure of living in the United Kingdom, but after Tartarus they broke up to remain friends. It made some things a bit awkward, especially for Annabeth who didn't quite enjoy the trouble they found themselves in.

Percy couldn't blame her for not wanting anymore adventure, which was why he was here in London living his life.

Actually, he was currently in his aquarium feeding the sharks when one of his employees, Drake Smith ran into the room.

"Percy, we have a problem near the dolphin exhibit." said Drake looking distraught, yet slightly amused about something.

"What's the problem?" Percy asked wondering what could be wrong.

Drake's eyes danced with amusement. "Well, this family is demanding to let their boy feed the dolphins."

Percy looked shocked. "That's not a thing. You can't do that anywhere else, not anymore I don't think. Why did they think we would let them?" Percy questioned as he handed the shark food to another person to finish the job.

Percy then started to follow Drake toward the exhibit. "Apparently, their son saw the divers feeding the dolphins and had this great idea that he could also. Don't even know how the kid would be able to fit in a suit as it is," Drake said shaking his head, "When we refused he started to throw a hissy-fit. The parents, instead of scolding the boy, tried to pay us to let him feed them."

Percy just shook his head, he disliked people liked this. Think they can do whatever they want with money.

Percy didn't even need the money to keep the place open, one of the few things the gods did after the Battle of Gaea was giving all of the Seven Lotus Casino cards. They just got scolded into making sure to use it right and try and stay under-the-radar. They really didn't need people questioning seven sudden billionaires (though Piper might've been able to explain her money).

Percy was so lost in thought that he almost missed the fact they were getting near the dolphins. That was until he heard the tell tale signs of a child throwing a tantrum.

What he didn't expect to see, however, was a very large small child throwing a tantrum. An obese father red in the face glaring at Alma as if she was the one doing something wrong. Then there was a woman that had an extreme neck that made Percy wince.

But what stood out to him was a small child, smaller in height than the obese, hiding behind the small family. He had round glasses and baggy clothes that looked like they might've once been able to be worn by the soon-to-be obese child.

What caught Percy's eye the most was the black bruising around his right eye, the pretty smashed up glasses, and the way he was holding most of his weight on his left leg. The reason it stood out to him, was because it mostly reminded him of himself when Gabe was still a factor in his life--minus the smashed glasses.

"What seems to be the problem here?" Percy put on a fake pleasant smile, though it was obvious to him that these people won't be willing to take 'no' for an answer.

"Are you the person in charge." The woman demanded. Percy winced at the screech in her tone of voice.

Trying to be kind, Percy threw the smile back on his face even though he really wanted to sneer at these people (and he rarely gets that feeling!). "I am the boss of the aquarium."

"I want to feed these fish!" The annoying boy demanded with a stomp.

"Mammals," Percy absently corrected. Though it seemed to be the wrong thing to say.

"Are you saying my son is stupid!" The woman screeched once more. Off to the side, Percy saw Drake wince.

Percy let the smile slipped off his face as his annoyance grew. "I do not remember those words coming out of my mouth, Ma'am." Percy tried to be pleasant, but the feeling wasn't recuperated.

"Don't get snarky with us." The male snarled and Percy finally had enough.

"If you do not calm yourselves this instant, I will have security throw you out of this place. This is a family environment and people wish to look at the dolphins. Something they are unable to properly do with you screeching in these halls," Percy threatened them, getting fed up with this conversation.

The man of the family seemed to have gotten even more red in the face, and Percy had a sudden memory of Gabe looking similar to the man when he was angry. "We will do no such thing! You are not hearing us out!" The male shouted.

"I am not hearing you out, because I am not talking to calm rationalized people. I believe that was my last warning. Guards, do remove them please. Make sure they stay out for the rest of the day," Percy said as a headache started to form.

It was very rare for something of this event to happen. Most of the time, Percy rarely threw people out of his aquarium, but these people were getting on everyone's nerves.

Just as the male head of the family was getting even more red in the face, security surrounded them and the female looked very nervous at the people all around. Some of whom, were starting to get the camera out.

"Honey, people are staring," she whispered and Percy tried not to snarl at her. It seemed she was more worried about people looking at their family then they were of scolding their son for his tantrum.

The man grunted and grudgingly let the security follow them out. Not before grabbing the small boy tightly on his arm whom had been hiding behind them.

Percy frowned because from the way the boy winced, it surely hurt. It also seemed like it was a common occurrence for the boy as only a small spark of pain flashed through his emerald eyes before they looked blank once more.

As he watched the uncle dragged the boy out, something twisted in Percy's stomach. He felt as if something bad was going to happen, and it revolves around that particular family.

"I'm going to make sure they go," Percy muttered toward his staff before following the way the security went.

Once passing the security (who stopped walking at the front doors), Percy made his way through the parking lot in search for the angry family.

It took a few minutes to find them, but when he did something twisted in Percy's gut.

It was from anger and sadness.

For lying at the feet of the angry male from earlier, the small boy was holding his cheek that was already looking red and was twisted to protect his stomach.

"What is going on here." Percy's words practically came out as a whisper with barely restrained fury.

"Nothing that concerns you." The male snarled, his face red as he glared at the small child. The woman and other child were in the car acting like this was nothing new.

Fury erupted in Percy and he barely caught himself before his powers acted up. "I assure you, this does concern me."

Percy stepped toward the man who now seemed hesitant, as if seeing Percy for a threat for the first time.

Slowly, Percy approached the small child and knelt beside him, he did a quick check over before glancing at the man--making sure he didn't try anything.

"I believe you should leave. This whole parking lot has security and I promise you that we will see each other once more." Percy's voice was hard as he slowly picked the small child up--ignoring the wince the child made and automatically leaned away from him.

The man seemed to pale and frantically look around. He found that there were indeed lots of cameras all around. Snarling, but still very pale, the man stepped around the car and entered it.

Percy frantically stepped away as the car backed up very fast. If he didn't know any better he would've thought the man was trying to hit him instead of quickly escaping.

Once making sure the family was away, Percy looked at the small child who was staring right back at him.

Feeling slightly awkward as the action was gone, Percy tried to talk to the small child. "Well, it seems that you will probably stay with me until we can sort this out. I'm Percy, Percy Jackson."

The small child stared at him with slightly haunted eyes. The boy tilted his head slightly before responding, "My uncle and aunt refer to me as Freak or Boy. But my school teachers call me Harry Potter." His voice was small and hesitant, like he didn't know if he should respond.

Giving the child a small, reassuring smile. Percy hiked Harry a little and was rewarded with a small smile. "Well Harry, I say you and I should get ice-cream. Preferably blue. But any color works."

It was that day that the Three Fates groaned as once again, Percy Jackson decided to screw up with their plans.

Next Chapter: The Letter

Word Count: 1676