Percy was a prince. You were a princess. Percy’s dad, Poseidon (the king), had invited all the princesses around their kingdom to a ball. He wanted Percy to choose his future queen. *Percy slowly walked down the stairs as fanfare played in the background. The princesses swooned. You saw the way he talked to the others. It was almost like he didn’t care. He made his way to you. “Hi,” he bowed, smiling softly. “I’m Prince Percy.” He seemed to be more interested in you.