Chapter 21

Monday couldn't get here fast enough for Percy. He took the entire day off school, even told his friends to inform the professors that he would be using his right as champion and skiving off the entire day.

He entered The Forest at exactly 8 in the morning and furiously began working. He borrowed a few books on dragons from the library last night before going to bed. He then used his quick read glasses and began reading through them, undertaking a crash course in dragons and how to defeat or distract them.

From what he understood the dragons had a very strong hide and the flames were extremely magical and powerful. Any ordinary flame freeze charm wouldn't work against it as the dragon's magic would simply overpower the wizard's spell. And any potion used to make an item flame proof would be burnt out in seconds.

So Percy needed to make a way to defeat the dragons by either putting them to sleep and being faster than them. He also needed a way to avoid the flames. Oh and the claws and fangs attached to said dragon.

His curse of Achilles would take care of the fangs and claws, no problem there. But the flames could be a problem. Percy remembered Kronos in Luke's body being burnt by Hestia's flames. Luke also had the curse, but he still got burnt. Now there was no telling how much stronger a goddess's flames are when compared to a dragon, but Percy didn't want to risk it.

First he made a list of all he had on hand to use.

The flying cape was one item of note, it was fast, very agile and also very very cool. The board would be a good alternative, but Percy didn't want to use something that slow up against a dragon. And since he would be fighting a dragon perhaps now would be the best time to try and make the cape flame proof. So Percy carved a few runes on it for just that. Hopefully that would be enough.

Then came Percy's array of potions,he had invisibility potion, though it was useless against a dragon's keen sense of smell, according to chapter 10 in 'Dragons and how to tame them'. The elixir of courage would be a good potion to have, along with any type of fireproofing potion he could make.

Percy did however have one very important advantage, it seemed dragons were very susceptible to dreamless sleep potions, though they had to be very strong to take effect. And luckily Percy was one of the few people in Hogwarts history who could make a draught of the living death in under an hour.

He had all the ingredients already prepared, he got them during his trip to Hogsmeade. He knew he was going to face something, and he bought the ingredients in the hopes that whatever he would face was susceptible to potions. And dragons most definitely were.

Unfortunately Percy's couldn't use Felix Felicis, it was banded in all sporting events, and the triwizard tournament was technically considered a sporting event. So while that was out, no one said anything about using different kinds of potions, maybe a strengthening potion or two can compensate for the luck of Felix.

And so Percy got to work. He first made the draught of living death, his best weapon against the dragon. He also made the flameproof potion, a couple of bravery elixirs, a strengthening potions and anything else he would need.

Percy then began working on his protection. He wasn't just going to walk in there without any armour to wear, no sir, he wasn't an idiot, curse of Achilles or not.

He managed to find a spare suit of armour, that wasn't enchanted, in the hallways and 'borrowed' it. He brought it back to The Forest and began carving runes into the metal. He made a few rune clusters regarding defense, durability and flexibility.

He also added a charm that would automatically make the armour attach itself onto his body. It was similar to the charm people used to pack their clothes, putting the item in the appropriate location, only in the case the item was armour and the appropriate location was Percy's himself.

When he was done he was sure this thing would handle a grenade, but maybe not dragon fire. Fingers crossed he won't get hit directly.

He also had two aces up his sleeves, just in case. The watch Hecate gave him and Riptide, weapons strong enough to fight the gods, should do fine up against a dragon. But hopefully he won't need it, after all the entire reason he was in this tournament if because he wanted to prove he was more than just a demigod.

By the time he was done it was already midnight, he needed to sleep soon, but he had no intention on sleeping in the Hufflepuff common room. So instead he crashed in The Forest transfiguring the table into a bed to sleep on and setting an alarm in his watch for around 6 in the morning.

And next day morning;

'Annnnd it's 8,' Percy groaned as he jumped to his feet and shook his head. He summoned a ball of water above his head and let it go splashing himself. He sighed, 'there, awake.'

It really wasn't his fault though, he fully intended to wake up at 6, but he had such a weird dream last night that he simply couldn't seem to wake up from. In it he was facing the dragon and losing, but in the last moment Kelly jumped out of his pocket, grew to like the size of Hogwarts and then crushed the dragon underneath her cheerleading boots.

And then weird part came when Kelly then proceeded to pick up Percy and placing him between her cleavage for safe keeping. Percy slowly turned and looked at the sleeping doll, she was grinning and chuckling darkly, 'I wonder what she dreams about?...Knowing her probably the same thing I just dreamed about.'

He got up and stretched, his back was paining, he should have not slept on the bed, it was a very crude piece of transfiguration, plus the mattress wasn't fluffy enough.

He quickly grabbed three wooden boxes and stashed each one with the potions he made. They were for Harry, himself and Fleur, in case they needed it. He carved each of their names on the box inside of which had a flame resistant potion, a bravery elixir and a small bottle of the draught of living dead. The very basic of what they would need.

He knew Fleur wouldn't accept his help...she probably hated him still, but he didn't care. This would keep her safe and that was all that mattered.

Percy also shrunk and put his 'borrowed' armour inside his own box, he wouldn't be able to carry it on him, and it would be best if he didn't summon it from afar separately. Percy also wrapped up his cape and stuffed it into the box, until he could get the emergency summoning feature working it would be best if he carried it like this.

Casting a strong locking charm on the boxes Percy shrunk them each and posted them all. He then grabbed Kelly, who was just waking up from her sleep, and proceeded to walk down through the trap door in The Forest.

Percy reached the Great Hall and saw the place packed with people. All the students were eagerly talking to each other and the moment Percy stepped in they all stopped and turned to him, staring.

Percy raised an eyebrow, "what's wrong? Never seen someone awesome before?" Kelly popped out of his robes and yelled at everyone waving her arms. The hall laughed, making Percy feel a little bit better about himself. He walked to his table and sat down, his friends were already there, and the moment he sat down the questions started.

"So are you ready?" Gordan asked.

"Did you make something cool?" Miguel leaned in.

"Are you and Fleur getting back together?" Jaun asked. Everyone turned to him, "what? We were all thinking it." The others nodded, but Kelly hissed, glaring daggers at Juan who mentioned such an idea.

Percy rolled his eyes, "relax you guys, I'm fine. And no Juan, I don't think she's...in any mood in talking to me."

"So what did you make?" Heather asked.

Percy grinned, "that's a surprise."

They all groaned but quickly began to eat. Percy was nervous, but he didn't let that stop him from eating, after all if he was going to fight a dragon he would need all the energy he could get.

After his first helping Percy looked around and saw Harry slowly walk in Hermoine, both looking exhausted, concerned Percy excused himself and walked over to Harry. He sat down next to him, "hey Harry, how's it going?"

Harry looked up and gave a shaky smile, "it's….it's okay."

Percy and Kelly rolled their eyes, "dude you look like you're about to go one on one with Typhoon himself. Relax, you'll be fine, I promised you didn't I?"

"Yes, I know," he sighed, looking unconvinced.

"You know I always did wonder, why do you always mention greek myths Percy?" Hermione asked as a way of distracting Harry.

Percy shrugged, "my dad's greek, and my mom loves the culture. So I kind of just grew up with terms like, 'Hades', 'Gods' instead of 'God' and 'Holy Zeus' instead of 'Holy Shit'."

"Hum, that's strange, I don't think I have ever a Greek person like that."

"You've meet other Greek people?"

"Well...no, but I mean not every culture would influence one's vocabulary so much right?"

Percy shrugged, "what do I look like? A son of Athena?"

"There you go again!" Hermione groaned as Harry chuckled.

Susan then came over and sat down next to Harry. Harry looked at her and smiled as she took his hand in hers, "Harry, you'll do great today."

"Thanks Susan," Harry smiled back, "that makes me feel better." Kelly then jumped out off Percy's robes and walked up to Harry patting his arm as well. The green eyed boy looked down and chuckled, "thanks Kelly."

Susan at his plate and saw a single slice of toast, sighing she spoke, "Harry you need to eat something."

"I can't," Harry groaned, "I'm too nervous to eat."

"So I am," Percy spoke up, he grabbed Harry's plate and loaded it up with food, giving large helpings of eggs and bacon, "but you know what we are going to face in the first task, and you need all the energy you can get."

"Wait, you know what you are going to face?" Susan hissed out.

Harry nodded, "yeah...dragons."

"What?! Dragons?!" Susan yelled out.

"Shush!" Percy hissed, "we aren't supposed to know!" Percy looked around and saw several people looking over, he sent them all a glare, "sorry folks, official champions business! Please return to your regularly scheduled breakfast, thank you!"

Susan blushed, "sorry."

"It's okay," Harry smiled, "but yeah, dragons."

"That's crazy! How are you supposed to fight a dragon!"

"With a broom," Harry smiled, Susan looked confused but he didn't want to explain.

"Relax Susan, everything's going to be fine," Percy patted her shoulder, "Harry has a plan, and it's probably a perfect one considering he probably got help from Hermione."

The bookworm sighed, "yes, he did. We were up until two last night practising, hopefully it will be enough." Susan glared at Hermione's words, but none of them seemed to notice.

"Well while I have all the confidence in the world in your plans, just in case I prepared a little extra help," Percy reached into his pocket and pulled out the wooden box he prepared for Harry. He slid it over the desk and let the three fourth year students stare at it in awe, "it's a little something I made for you last night. Double tap with your wand to increase it to normal size. Inside you will find a fire resistant potion, a bravery potion and small bottle containing the draught of living death, all made by yours truly."

"Woah," Harry said as his eyes widened as he looked at the box.

"Yes, woah indeed," Percy grinned, "summon the box before you begin and prep up. First douse yourself with the flame resistant potion, it won't give you a defense against the dragon's flames, nothing is that strong, but it should be enough to buy you a few extra seconds, and that can be the difference between life and death. Now the bravery potion is kind of like a pick me up, only drink it if you are feeling so scared you can't move, otherwise you'll get overconfident and do something stupid. Like try and face the thing empty handed."

"And the draught?" Harry whispered.

"A last ditch resort, it's my ace in the hole. Dragon tamers use sleeping potions to tame dragons, the draught I'm giving you is strong enough to put the dragon to sleep indefinitely, heck it would take a potions master of Snape's caliber to produce a proper antidote. So be careful, it's the smallest bottle there, but also the most dangerous."

"Wait," Hermione groaned, "I've heard about the draught, it's supposed to be one of the most complicated potions out there!"

Percy nodded, "yeah, but I'm kind of prodigy when it comes to potions, in case you didn't know."

Hermione blushed while Harry and Susan chuckled. After forcing a plate full of eggs down Harry's throat Percy left him in the capable hands of Hermione and Susan, with instructions to force him to eat even if he doesn't want too. Judging from the gleam in the girl's eyes and the sense of horror in Harry's Percy made the right call.

When he returned to his table when he spotted Fleur alone sitting in one corner of the Hufflepuff table looking over a book.

She looked bad, bags under her eyes, they were also red, she looked exhausted. Growing worried Percy decided to man up and walked over to her, "morning."

Fleur didn't even look up, "go away, I don't wizh to zee you..".

Percy sat down, completely ignoring her request, "did you eat?"

Fleur stopped reading and sigh, "no."

"Did you sleep?"

"Iz it really any of your buzinezz what I do?" she spat back.

"No, I suppose not," Percy sighed, he quickly grabbed a plate and filled it with food. He then tapped Fleur's shoulder, but she didn't bother looking up from her notes. Percy rolled his eyes and cupped her chin, forcing her to look at him.

"Get your 'andz off me!" she snapped.

"Than eat," Percy put the plate in front of her, "if you even have the slightest chance of getting past this thing you need to eat. Got that?"

Fleur frowned, "I need to get back to my ztudiez."

"No, you need to eat," Percy grabbed a fork full of eggs and grabbed her by the chin again. He made her look at him, "don't make me spoon feed you."

Fleur glared, "I'm not a baby," she tried to break free out of Percy's grip but failed.

"Then stop acting like one. You hate me, I get that, I understand. But if you're going to commit suicide just because of that then you're stupider than I thought. You don't even have the strength to break out of my grip, who hopes do you have of facing a dragon?"

Fleur glared, Percy tossed the fork on the plate and stepped back, glaring right back. Fleur broke first, she glared, but began to eat, munching down her food.

"Carefull, eat too much at once and you might-"

"Cough!" Fleur checked.

"Chock," Percy gave her a glass of water which she downed quickly. Kelly on the other hand was laughing her ass off, much to Fleur anger.

"If you 'ave zaid your piece t'en leave."

"Fine...make sure you get some sleep, you'll be a walking corpse otherwise," Percy then took out the wooden box he made for her, "here, for you."

Fleur glazed hateful at box shoving it to the side, "you think petty gifts can make up for what you did to me?"

"Oh for the love of the Gods!" Percy slammed his fist into the table creating a fist size impression in the wood. Fleur jumped up as the rest of the hall turned to see what the commotion was about, "what exactly have I done to make you angry at me?!"

"You know what!" Fleur yelled back in french.

"No, I don't!" Percy hissed, "is it so wrong that I got drunk one night and did something I had no control over?! Huh?! Are you going to blame me for that?!"

"And I suppose it's just a coincidence that the women you slept with were all veela?! Even that toy you carry around is a veela!" Fleur spat glaring at Kelly, who glared right back.

"Yes it is! My aunt's a fan of the Bulgarian team, what did you expect the cheerleaders to be? Harpy's?!"

"So you didn't start talking to me because I'm a veela?! You didn't say all those things because you weren't trying to bed me?!"

"You think I started talking to you, starting being your friend because you were a veela?" Percy narrowed his eyes in disbelief, "you're a fool," the venom in his voice made Fleur recall, "if you don't see yourself as nothing more than a veela then you'll never believe me even if I tell you otherwise. So I won't waste my breath."

Percy pushed the wooden box forward, "you told me about the dragons, it's only fair I return the favour. If you're smart you can figure out what to do with it, consider this goodbye, don't worry, I won't ever bother you again."

Percy walked away leaving Fleur to glare at his back. He didn't care though, he said his piece, it was up to her to believe him or not. She was a good friend, but if she wasn't even willing to listen then it was not up to him anymore.

Percy walked out of the Great Hall and sighed, 'I need to relax.' And the was only one place a son of Poseidon could go to do that, the Black Lake. Percy looked down at Kelly, "what do you say Kelly? Fancy a swim before the first task?" the mini veela shrugged.

But just before he could leave McGonagall walked towards him with Harry at her side, "Mr. Jackson, it's time."

Percy blinked, "wait already? I thought the task only starts before lunch."

The animagus nodded, "it does. But before that each school will present their champion with a set of robes they will use during the event. It is a representation of the school during the task, so if you and Mr. Potter will just follow me," she then turned around and lead them to her office.

Inside were two black boxes with the Hogwarts crest on the top. McGonagall motioned Percy and Harry to a box and they opened them as one. Inside was a set of combat robes. They had leather gauntlets and padding over which a tight fitting set of robes lay. Percy's was yellow and black while Harry was red and black, representing their houses.

"Well? What do you think?" McGonagall asked with a hint of pride in her voice.

"It's brilliant," Harry exclaimed as he picked up his robes looking them over.

"It's freaking awesome," Percy nodded as he looked it over, the robes were so out there, unlike normal wizarding robes these didn't look like bathrobes. They looked cool, like something a wizard with common sense would wear. Plus they looked sleek enough that Percy could just wear the armour he had prepared over these!

"Good, now I must warn you there are strict rules against any sort of enhancement done to these robes before the beginning of the tournament. Meaning you aren't allowed to cast a charm or apply any potions before hand, there is a charm on it which will notify the officials if such an even occurs." Percy was about to say something when McGonagall cut him off again, "and no Mr. Jackson, you are not allowed to use rune clusters."

Percy grumbled, "you're no fun," he looked at the robes and groaned, "hey professor, forgive me if I'm wrong, but aren't I supposed to be the Hogwarts champion?"

McGonagall blinked, "well yes. Why the sudden question?"

"Well because right now I'm only representing one house," Percy pointed at the yellow, "don't get me wrong, we badgers are the best house around," Harry coughed, Percy glared, "anyway, I just think it's unfair that I'm not showing the other colours as well."

McGonagall smiled, "and I suppose that's why you are in the house of Loyalty Mr. Jackson. 2 points to Hufflepuff for your ideals," she tne took out her wand and casted a simple colour switching spell on the robes, making everything black while the Hogwarts chest stood proudly displayed in the front.

Percy grinned, "cool."

"Professor, could you do the same for me?" Harry asked. McGonagall agreed and quickly turned Harry's robes the same hue.

Gathering their robes Percy and Harry stepped out of McGonagall's office and made their separate ways. Harry was probably going to get ready immediately, Percy however really wanted a swim.

After an hour spent swimming around randomly in the lake, and talking with Nick the squid, Percy swam back to shore. He walked up the lake shore, using his powers to automatically dry himself. He walked into the small enclave he created using his magic and found his robes right where he left them, with Kelly sitting and staring at him next to them.

Percy turned to the battle robes McGonagall got him and quickly stripped out of his pants taking out the all black battle robes. He latched the leather pieces together and stretched his limbs, they were a perfect fit, surprisingly. He shurk and pocketed his old robes while placing Kelly on his right shoulder.

The mini veela cooed, which surprised Percy because he didn't think she could do that. She then hugged his neck tightly, shivering a little, she was scared for him. Percy chuckled, he patted her gently, "relax Kelly, I'll be fine."

Percy walked down to the Quidditch pitch which had now been turned into a giant arena. He saw a seperate entrance with ministry officials standing by the entrance, that was where he needed to go, but he had to do something first.

Percy looked around and waited, and just then he spotted someone he recognized, the twins. "Fred! George! Wait up!" Percy called.

The twins turned and saluted Percy like two royal guards would do a king, "yes my lord of studs!"

Percy grumbled as he face palmed, "please stop calling me that."

"At once your majesty!" they grinned.

George spoke up, "is there anything-"

"We can help you with?"

"Yeah, two things," Percy took out the wooden box he made for himself and handed it over to Fred, "keep this with you, but remember to keep it out off your pocket, I'm going to accio this thing to me once the trial starts, kind of a loop hole to the rules Harry and I picked up."

"Ah, say no more!" Fred exclaimed holding the box tightly.

"We will keep it safe and out of pockets! No one will be losing their precious containers while we are on the job!"

Percy rolled his eyes, "thanks, I think. And please guys, I can't stress this enough, don't try to fuck me on this. It's a matter of life and death. So no pranks, go it?"

George rolled his eyes, "yes, understood"

"Although you should know us better king of studs! We would never do such a thing!"

"I told you not to call me that!" Percy exclaimed.

The twins waved it away, "yes, yes."

Percy grumbled, "fine, oh and before I forget I want you to take care off Kelly as well," Percy reached up to Kelly and tried to pull her off only for the veela to tighten her grip around his neck, "Kelly! Let go! It's too dangerous for you!"

Kelly shirked loudly as she simply pinched Percy's skin, refusing to let go. Percy growled, "Kelly, I'm about to face something dangerous! I can't guarantee your safety!"

Kelly huffed she glared back and eventually Percy sighed. "Fine...but I swear to the Gods you aren't coming in there with me. It's against the rules and it can get me disqualified, got that?" Kelly huffed and nodded.

"Amazing-" Fred happened.

"-He's so weak against veelas even a desk toy has him wrapped around her fingers."

Percy rolled his eyes, "yeah yeah, go on you two. Wait, are you by chance taking bets on this task?"

"Yes we are," one twin nodded.

"Only way we can raise money for the joke shop."

"Why? Do you wish to place a bet?"

Percy grinned, "oh you better believe it."

After placing his best with the twins Percy walked into the champions tent. The officials outside were dressed in red battle robes, similar to what Percy was wearing, expect more armoured up and expensive looking. They gave Percy a nod and opened the tent flap allowing him inside.

Percy spotted Fleur and Krum right away, standing on opposite ends of the tent each dressed up in their own battle robes, Fleur blue and light blue, Krum red and brown. Percy smiled, "hello all! Fancy seeing you here!"

Krum looked up and didn't say a word, he quickly returned to his brooding continuing to ignore everything around him. Fleur did the same, not even acknowledging his existence, simply closing her eyes and looking ahead.

Percy looked her over, she looked well rested and feed, guess she took his advice after all. Just then Dumbledore and the other headmasters came in along with Bagman, Crouch and Rita Skeeter. The moment Percy saw that woman his eye started twitching.

He was just about to give Rita a piece of his mind when a familiar voice called him out.

"Percy!" a loud cheerful voice cried out. Percy's eyes went wide, he recognized that tone of voice. Standing by the tent flap in a very expensive looking set of robes was a woman who Percy grew to love like family.

"Hecate!" Percy cried out with a smile as he rushed to the goddess enveloping her in a big hug. The others quickly turned to the new member inside the tent, Fleur in particular looked at her in disdain, assuming it was another one of Percy's 'conquests'.

"Oh you big lummox! I missed you so much!" Hecate rubbed his back. She broke the hug and looked his over, "is that a new set of battle robes?"

"Yeah, professor McGonagall gave them to me," Percy grinned, "like em?"

"I love them," Hecate grinned. Kelly chose this moment to cheer loudly waving at Hecate, who smiled back, "hello Kelly, how have you been?" Kelly cheered causing Hecate to chuckle, "good, have you been taking care of our boy? Keeping him out of trouble?" Kelly nodded frantically before she groaned and punching Percy.

Percy groaned, "she's pissed at me for wanting to put her away for the first task. I keep telling her it's too dangerous but she won't listen."

Hecate rolled her eyes, "oh you oversized softy," Hecate snapped her fingers causing Kelly to glow gold, [there, now not even dragon fire can damage a hair on her body. You happy now?]

Percy blinked, [cool, I didn't know you knew what the first task was.]

[Oh please Percy, I'm the goddess of magic, I know everything,] Hecate chuckled.

"Excuse me," Dumbledore cleared his throat stepping towards Hecate and Percy with a soft smile, "may I ask who you are?"

"Oh how rude of me," Hecate smiled and bowed, "I am Hecate Blackfyre, Percy's aunt."

Albus bowed, "pleasure to make your acquaintance lady Blackfyre, I am Albus Dumbledore, the headmaster of Hogwarts. I must say your nephew you is very gifted, his OWLs scores alone grant him a status of envy. You must be so proud."

Hecate grinned, "thank you, I taught him everything he knows."

"Excuse me?" Albus sounded confused, "forgive me if I am wrong, but I came to understand that you were a squib, yes?"

Percy blinked, "ah what she means is she taught me all the fun, non-magical stuff. Like never giving up and always following your dreams. You know, that kind of stuff."

Hecate nodded, "yes, that's what I meant."

Dumbledore smiled, "ah, I see. Well it was nice meeting you lady Blackfyre, but unfortunately now is not the time for a family reunion, Percy is just about to start the first task, so he needs his wits about him. Perhaps you two can catch up after the task?"

Hecate nodded, "that sounds lovely," she turned to Percy, "find me after the task okay? I'll be the one cheering for you the loudest."

Percy chuckled, "yeah, you got it." Hecate then waved once more to Kelly before she ducked out of the tent.

"Amazing, so the Hogwarts champion was raised by a squib was he?" Rita Skeeter's annoying voice cut in, ruining Percy's moment.

Percy snapped towards Rita and glared. Fleur immediately came by his side and held his hand tightly, she leaned in and whispered, "if you zay anyt'ing z'e will uze it againzt you."

Percy glared at the woman, who was frantically writing about something in her note pad looking between Percy and Fleur. Percy could guess what she was writing, and he didn't like it.

Percy moved back and turned to Fleur, "I didn't know you cared."

"I don't," the veela glared back, "but your aunt zeemz like a nice enoug' woman."

Percy was about to reply back when Harry arrived and Bagman spoke up, "good, now that you are all here we can begin."

In the commotion Rita was pushed to the side while the champions were ushered into a circle with Bagman. Percy couldn't get to her, but he swore that after the task she was his.

Bagman took out a silver black bag with smoke coming out of off it. He moved to the center and called everyone to stand around him.

Maxim stood behind Fleur while Kriskoff stood behind Krum. Dumbledore stood behind Harry and Percy while Bagman continued his speech. Percy looked at Harry and nodded, the young fourth year gave a quick node in return.

"Inside of this bag is a model of the creature you will face. Now this creature will be guarding a golden egg, inside of which will be a clue to completing your second task, without which you will be at a serious disadvantage. Now, who would like to go first?"

None of the champions wanted to go forward. Everyone was quiet, when suddenly Kelly yelled, "me!"

Percy blinked, "Kelly….did you just say me?"

Kelly looked surprised at well, before she grinned and nodded furiously, "yes!"

Harry blinked, "woah, I didn't think she could do that."

"Neither did I," Percy blinked in surprised, 'maybe it had something to do with Hecate, that crafty goddess.'

"Ah hem," Bagman coughed, "I'm sure this is all amazing, but can we please focus?"

"Oh right, sorry. Guess Kelly just volunteered us anyway, so might as well," Percy sighed, as he dipped his hand into the bag and felt something bite his finger tips. It wasn't that hard, but it was annoying. He felt several objects crawl around his fingers, biting, scratching him, one even sent a blast of warm air on his palm. Freaked out Percy grabbed one of them and pulled his hand out revealing a small black dragon with spikes on it's crown and tail and the a number '4' tag attached to it's neck.

"The Hungarian Horntail," Bagman said in awe, "I do not envy you young man."

"Thanks man, that really fills me with confidence," Percy spat back. The model dragon in his hand shook itself free and looked up glaring at Percy and shooting a stream of fire so mild it felt like a person's warm breath.

Percy turned to Kelly, "looks like I got you a friends Kelly." The veela grinned evilly as she and Percy turned to the Horntail causing the dragon to yipp in shock.

Harry went next, he drew out the Swedish Short-snout with the tag '1'. Fleur got the Welsh Green with number '2' around it and Krum got the Chinese Fireball with number '3' attached to it.

"And it is decided," Bagaman said with a cheery attitude that clashed with the room's aura, "Mr. Potter will go first, Ms. Delacour next, Mr. Krum third and Mr. Jackson last. The first match will begin in ten minutes, good luck."

The other champions simply gave back their models, not knowing what to do with them. But Percy refused, he wanted to keep it, and the judges didn't really seem to mind. So he took out his wand and stunned the dragon model he got, looks like Kelly was going to get a buddy after all!

Percy turned to Harry, "you're up first, got a plan figured out?"

Harry nodded slowly, "yes...I didn't think I would be going first."

"Well it's that or going last and facing the Hungarian Horntail," Percy grumbled. Harry snickered, "you know Hecate came by a few moments ago."

Harry blinked, "she did?"

"Yeah. If you want after your turn you should go up and sit with her, cheer me on and all that," Percy chuckled, "I need all the help I can get."

Harry nodded, "yeah. But right now I'm kind of more worried about my dragon."

Percy nodded, "okay, let's see. Swedish Short-snout….it's fast, scary fast. But only in the sky. It has small shitty forelimbs, and is shot while on the ground, and I don't believe for a second they are going to let loose a full grown dragon in the stadium, so that means it's going to be on the ground. Keep it moving, keep it distracted. Avoid the flames, oh and if you can, aim for the leathery wings or eyes, those are a dragon's weak points."

Harry mumbled Percy's words over and over again until he memorised them. He nodded, "okay, got it. Thanks."

"No problem. Did you stash the box away?"

"I gave it to Susan and my broom to Hermoine. I should be able to summon it from them immediately."

"A broom? Ah, so you're going to try and out fly it, gotcha," Percy nodded, "I can probably do the same."

"You brought your board with you?" Harry asked surprised.

Percy grinned, "no, it's something new. I think you'll like it."

BOOM!

The sound of a cannon ball rang through the tent. Harry took a deep breath and calmed himself. He looked up and nodded to Percy, "I'll see you soon."

Percy held out his hand which Harry shook, "good luck Harry." the Gryffindor turned and walked out of the tent into the stadium, fear like a lead ball in the pit of his stomach, but he pushed it down and walked forward.

Percy saw down next to Fleur, who had her eyes closed, focused on gathering her thoughts. Just then Bagman started announcing, Percy couldn't see Harry completing, but he could hear Bagman narrate it for all.

"Potter steps into the ring, look at that confidence! He's drawn his wand out and uses the...is that the summoning charm? Look at that! Potter just summoned a box and...is that a Firebolt?! Is he planning on doing what I think he's doing?! The dragon is growing restless folks, it's glaring at Potter like it's next meal. Potter on the mean time is...is that a potion? Potter appears to be drinking several potions and...did he just pour something over himself and his broom?

"Oh look now he's ready, Potters taken off and flying across the air! The dragon lunges-and misses him by an inche! And Potter is...h-he's smiling! Amazing ladies and gentlemen! Harry Potter weaves up, down, around the dragon, and-OH NO! The dragon's flames are- and he's alive! He dove through the flames and came out the other side unharmed! Amazing! Oh, looks like the edges of his robes are a little signed there.

"What's this? Potter's baiting the dragon? It's shoots forward and-it missed! Oh no! Looks like Potter's stunt made it angry! It jumped forward to grab him and-it tripped! It's falling down! Oh Merlin! Potter swoops over the dragons fallen form and reaches down and-grabs the egg! He's done it! The youngest champion has got the golden egg! His time is 12 minutes, 10 seconds! Amazing! And now we wait for the judges scoring!"

Percy gave a sigh of relief as he sat back and calmed himself. Fleur stood up as she checked her gear, it was her turn next.

"I know you hate me, but that box will save your life," Percy spoke up no louder than a whisper. But the way Fleur froze up for a second told him he heard it. She didn't say a thing, instead she just walked out the tent leaving Percy and Krum alone.

"Vhat is it with you and Veelas?" Krum asked in a grunt.

Percy blinked, "what do you mean?"

Krum looked at him from the corner of his eyes, "you know what I mean. The cheerleaders from the finals, that small doll you carry around and now the french champion. Is that your fetish?"

Percy chuckled, "did you just ask me if I wantedly got after women who can turn into giant birds and throw fireballs at me?"

Krum blinked, "...so it's a coincidence?"

Percy shrugged, "who knows. And besides, there's nothing happening between me and her. Not anymore."

Krum grunted, "vhy? Because of a little fight?"

"She's being unreasonable."

"She's a voman. They're all unreasonable. If you truly care for her you vill find a vay."

They waited and sure enough Bagman started speaking again.

Percy was a lot more nervous, he knew Harry would use his potions, but Fleur still hated him. He hoped his warning made her realise her life matter more than a fight, and so the moment Bagman announced Fleur also poured a potion over herself he let out a sigh of relief.

It seemed Fleur had a different game plan than Harry's, she wasn't going to move past the dragon, she was going to put it to sleep. Even from the champion's tent Percy could hear her singing as she tried to bewitch the dragon into a deep slumber. Percy had to admit it was a good plan, something he would have never come up with. Charms wasn't his forte, but Fleur was something of a master at it.

It seemed that the dragon eventually did fall asleep, but it then snorted out flames that got caught on Fleur's dress. Luckily it didn't burn thanks to Percy's fire resistance potion, Fleur ran past the sleeping dragon, got the egg and ran away.

Then came Krum's turn, Percy wished him luck, but the seeker didn't seem to need it. He simply nodded his head and walked out the tent.

Percy wanted to listen to Bagman once more, but he was too nervous to pay attention to what was being said. That feeling of dread took over him once more, he couldn't even think about what he should do, of what could go wrong, of what will go wrong.

He sat there focusing, he had never felt so nervous before, hell he had faced things worse than a dragon before and he never felt scared then! He literally fought the Titan of evil at one point! Maybe it was the waiting that scared him, the fact that he had to wait for the inevitable battle scared him more than the battle ever did.

Boom!

'It's time,' the demigod knew, 'Poseidon help me.' He turned to the entrance and walked towards the exit.

At the end of the tunnel were two judges, the waved their wands over Percy, checking for any hidden magical item or alterations down to his robes.

"Excuse me sir, but you can't take that thing in with you," one of the officials said pointing at Kelly with his wand.

"No!" Kelly huffed as she tried to hold onto Percy.

"Let go Kelly," Percy said, "I promise I'll come back for you."

Kelly huffed but grumbled and nodded. Percy took her off and gave her to the official. The man nodded and stepped aside letting Percy through. Percy walked past the man and into the arena.

The entire bottom of the quidditch pitch had been turned into a stone platform with large steep slopes going down the sides. The audience were on the high stands above and Percy could see a big metal ring just below the stands with runes for protection.

The crowds cheering was deafening, he could barely hear himself think, but just then a roar tore through the crowds.

"ROARRR!" a large cry that shook the rocky ground he stood on came out. Percy looked forward and on the top of a small hill was a large black dragon with yellow cat like eyes and spikes on it's crown and tail. It's wings were tucked in, but they still looked huge, it's claws looked sharp, Percy prayed to his dad once more for good luck.

Right behind the dragon was a small nest of eggs, and in the center a single golden egg. The moment Percy's eyes landed on the egg he became focused, he stood up straight and took a deep breath calming himself. The noise of the crowd died out, he was focused.

Percy drew his bronze wand, "accio golden egg!" he cried out. The egg however didn't move. Percy shrugged, "worth a shot." 'Alright, let's get this started!'

"Accio wooden box! Accio Kelly!" Percy cried out. Out of the stadium crowd a small wooden box came flying out. Percy could see in the corner of his eyes two redheads cheering loudly, 'thanks Fred, George, I owe you one.'

And from the tunnel behind him Kelly came flying out. Percy grabbed Kelly and put her on his shoulder, "what? Did you really think I would not keep you around for this?" Kelly giggled as she leaned in and pressed a kiss on Percy's cheek. "Good girl, now get in here," Percy stuffed her into his robe pocket, "I don't want you falling out."

Percy then snatched the small box out of the air and enlarged it. He saw the armour and grinned, he took it out and enlarged it with a tap of his wand, he then waved his wand causing the armour to break aparts before rejoining around Percy, causing him to dawn the armour in a few short seconds.

Percy rotated his shoulder, everything fitted perfectly. The armor's helmet came down over his head blocking out most of his view. Percy blinked, 'I can't see shit with this thing!' Percy grumbled, he grabbed the helmet and threw it to the side, more than protection he would need his sight, he should have checked this out before, but there is no time right now.

Percy bent down and took out his cape, he spun his around his head and attached it his shoulders, latching it on tightly. He then doused himself with the fire resistance potion and drank the strengthening potion. He tucked away his wand, he wouldn't need it for this.

Percy turned to the dragon and gave a feral smile, "hey shit fucker! Your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries!"

"GRAAA!" the dragon roared.

'Up!' Percy thought causing the cape to billow and lift him off the ground in a blast of speed. He soared through the sky like a silver ball of energy. His armour shined brightly causing the dragon to look away from the glare.

Percy spun around the dragon three times over, the beast kept trying to track Percy, but on the third lap started to get dizzy. The monster shook its head in confusion, 'now!' Percy grinned as he dived down and shoot towards the eggs.

Suddenly out of nowhere the dragons horny tail came flying down towards Percy. 'Fuck!' Percy spun around and brought his left hand up, rotating his watch just in time to activate his bronze shield.

TANG!

The dragon's tail hit Percy's shield hard smacking him down.

"Of!" Percy grunted as he bounced off the ground and rolled down the rocky hill. Once at the bottom he picked himself up and looked up up just in time to the dragon rear it's head back and open it's mouth, Percy could see fire form in the top of it's throat, his hands moved to the shield and rotated it causing the bronze shield to enlarge in size.

"KRAA!" the dragon roared spitting out a large stream of fire. Percy brought the shield in front of himself and he crouched down into a ball as the flames hit his shield with a bang.

The flames were so strong Percy felt his arms shake on impact. He gritted his teeth and held on waiting for the fire to stop. His armour started to heat up, he could feel his skin start to sweat. And then the fire stopped.

Percy couldn't' see an inch in front of him, smoke covered him like a cloak. 'I need to get out of here! Fly!' Percy thought desperately. The cape obeyed as it shot him upwards flying through the smoke.

Percy heard the people in the crowd gasp at him flying out the smoke cloud. Percy stopped and hovered in the air. He looked down and the Horntail looked back and narrowed its yellow eyes.

'Okay, time for plan D,' Percy reached into his armour and pulled out a big vial containing the draught of living death. 'I need him to open it's mouth,' Percy realised, 'and it only does that when it's about to burn me. Okay….time to piss it off.'

Percy carried the potion in his left hand protecting it behind the shield while his left reached into his pocket and felt Riptide. 'No! I already showed off my shield, Riptide would be overkill. I can't use my blade...but I can use my wand.'

Percy drew his wand and leveled it at the dragon, but he wasn't actually going to use it. He focused on the water in the air around him, and slowly he drew the moisture from it slowly forming a giant ball of water behind him.

The audience gasped again, Percy waved his wand in a random motion to hide the fact that he was using his godly magic to manipulate the water. He thrusted his wand forward and streams of water came bursting out of the giant water ball.

"GRAAA!" the dragon roared as it used its wings to sweep the tentacles of water away. Percy used the dragons distraction to wrap the water around it's wings and pulling it tightly binding them close.

"GRA!" the dragon cried out as it tried to break free, but Percy's will power was stronger, he held the water binds tightly. With no other choice the dragon reared back and opened it's mouth sending a blast of fire right at Percy.

Percy brought the remaining water in front of him like a shield. Steam exploded outwards from the point of impact as Percy used the water shield forward, fighting back the flames. The dragon tried pushing back, but the water barrier was just too powerful.

'If I throw this in when the flames are still active the potion will be burnt before it hit it's throat, I need to douse it's flames,' Percy thought as he pushed the water further until it blasted into the dragon's mouth causing the dragon to breathe out smoke instead of fire.

The dragon was about to close it's mouth when Percy flew in and jammed his shield between its jaws. He then grabbed the potion and threw it down the dragon's open mouth before deactivating the shield and flying back.

"ACK!" the dragon coughed letting out a puff of black smoke, it coughed again and again before suddenly it's eyes started to gloss over and it's started to get dozy. It leaned forward and suddenly collapsed down, it's snores loud enough for the entire audience to hear.

"Take that you overgrown lizard!" Percy yelled flipping the dragon off.

"PERCY! PERCY! PERCY!" the audience shouted as the demigod floated above the bested dragons asleep form. Percy couldn't help a smile forming on his lips, he did it, he completed the first task. He proved that he was more than just a simple demigod who was a pawn in Fate's hand. He was Percy Jackson, a wizard.