Hey guys! Look at what we have here! The much awaited sequel to Controlling What's Inside! Yay! I can honestly say I'm really excited about this story. Updates might not be very fast at first. I'm still perfecting the idea around this whole story. But I can promise an update at least one every two weeks.
So let's just get this show on the road!
Disclaimer: I don't own the songs or PJO just my OCs.
(I would suggest listening to the songs as you read the descriptions.)
*Songs used: Had enough and Break both by Breaking Benjamin.)
Warning: There is some cursing.
*Milk it for all it's worth. Make sure you get there first. The apple of your eye, the rotten core inside!*
Tonight! Abnormal Dome! If you want to see this generation of Abnormals battle their enemies or even each other you've come to the right place! Tickets selling now for only 35$ Small children 10$
*We are the prisoners. Things couldn't get much worse. I've had it up to here. You know your end is near.*
An image of a girl with black curly hair appears on the screen. Her piercing grey eyes seem almost eerie as they stare into the camera. Her right hand opens and a bright and healthy flame appears. She smirks slightly; her lips barely twitching and slides her flame to the left. The burning fire spreads throughout the screen.
Come see the children of the Abnormals who fought against Kronos years ago! They're young and ready to fight, proving to all this will be a good show!
*You had to have it all. Well have you had enough? You greedy little bastard, you will get what you deserve.*
A young man appears as the flame disappears. Water surrounds him as he smiles smugly at the camera. His midnight black hair is long enough that strands are falling in his baby blue eyes. The water splashes and dances in the air around him. He sends one last look to the camera before sending a tidal wave towards the screen.
We celebrate another year of knowledge. Another year of danger. They vow to protect us; let them prove they can.
*When all is said and done…I will be the one! To leave you in your misery and hate what you've become.*
The water disappears and the screen is dark for a moment. The darkness seems to flicker and there's a screech. Dim lights turn on and in the shadows you can see a girl appear. She's dressed in all black and can pass for a shadow. Her palm is open and a flickering dark mist is dancing around her fingertips. She lifts her head, her dark brown eyes sharing at whoever is watching. They seem vengeful…scary. She smirks somewhat evilly and shoots her dark mist at the screen once again making it go dark.
Come to the Abnormal Dome! Watch as the elements are controlled by another human. Come and see the gruesome fighting. We'll have a special surprise for everyone who attends!
*Intoxicated eyes. No longer live that life. You should have learned by now. I'll burn this whole world down!*
The girl appears again; frowning. A giant flame behind her, she throws a flame around before moving. She's on the left side of the screen, her fire still burning.
*I need some peace of mind. Dull fear of what's behind.*
The boy appears on the right side of the screen, water crashing around him. He smiles slightly for the camera though his eyes hold a certain sadness. His water is moving closer to the girl's fire.
*You think you've won this fight. You've only lost your mind!*
The dark girl appears in the middle of the screen. A creepy dark mist surrounding her. Her head is still tilted somewhat down. She only looks up when the fire and water blend behind her. The video ends when smoke erupts behind the trio.
Fire, Water and the Darkness! Tonight at the Abnormal Dome.
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Adan:
I panted as my chest burned for much needed air. Everything seemed to be slowing down; I could only focus on the sound of my heartbeat. It seemed slower than it should be. I glanced around, my eyes tired and unfocused.
"Adan!" My brother's voice shouted from my right. In that second everything sped up again; too quickly for me to react.
I could hear the hiss coming from my right but I wasn't able to turn in time. Luckily I felt a familiar tingle cover my body. Seconds later I found myself on the other side of the battle ground, slightly tan arms covering my body. The hellhound was looking around completely confused. Dylan fired his water at it while it was still in a daze.
I looked over at Echo gratefully as she unwrapped her arms around me. Her dark eyes were looking around, scanning for the next threat. I squeezed her shoulder.
"Thanks." I offered in a strained whisper. I still hadn't caught my breath. She opened her mouth to reply but was suddenly slammed from the back. I let my flame burn brightly. There was another hiss from my right. I looked over just in time to see another hellhound dive for me.
"Ugh they just don't want to give us a break do they?" Echo grunted out as she dodged another clawed paw. I grunted and was quick to throw the beast off of me. I wasted no time in fire punching a hole right through its chest.
Echo was still wrestling with the large dark monster. Once she managed to lift it higher off of her, high enough for me to hit it without hurting her, I took my shot.
I threw my fireball at the energized hell hound. It smacked into its left side, throwing it a few feet away from us and stunning it long enough for Dylan to freeze its legs in place. Echo sighed and walk back towards the hellhound. It wiggled and tried to bite her as soon as she got close. She grimaced as she lifted her hands. A black mist formed around the beast's neck and cracked it. I winced and shut my eyes as the now lifeless monster fell over.
Dylan ran a hand over his face, his black hair getting in his eyes. He glanced at both Echo and I and nodded.
"Good job guys." We silently nodded our thanks, all of us panting and tired. The alarm sound signaling we defeated all the threats.
I shut my eyes tightly as the crowd cheered. Echo growled and gripped my hand tightly before shadow traveling all of us down to the arena basement. The other Abnormals, both old and new, we're waiting for us.
Dad quickly rushed over to Dylan and I checking to see if we were injured. We still had another round. Well I didn't but others did. Once my Dad was sure we weren't hurt he cupped my cheek, quickly placing a kiss on my forehead. I smiled slightly and let him walk away to check Echo.
I glanced around at the room. It was basically a locker room with cameras showing us what was happening on the outside. Everyone down here could see our battle.
I looked to the far end of the room, figures he would try to hide in the darkness. He looked over at me, our eyes connecting. A uncomfortable chill went down my spine making me look away.
We aren't sure exactly how old he is but I know he's at least a few months older then Dylan and I. Damion Malone. We don't know much about him, we rarely see him. He hardly shows up to 'perform' at the dome. He's smart if he figured out a way out of the humiliation. He's a creepy dude though. His first name translated means Son of Satan. And honestly? He could pass as one. He's dark and has a certain aura about him that just makes you fear him, even just a little. Echo seems to get along with him fairly well though.
Damion has dark brown hair, but it's not dark enough to be considered black. His eyes are a light brown; almost dirty looking. He has fair tan skin and stands around 6' foot two. We aren't even sure where he came from. His mother just dropped him off one day and he's just been around. Damion has the power to control metal. He can shape it and form it in any style he wants. He's pretty good with computers and often makes the battle machines we use in the dome or battle practice. But he gives me an unsettling feeling. I don't trust him.
My eyes scanned the room again until they landed on Zoee. She was talking with her Mom, somewhat worriedly. Her hands were waving around frantically and it made me chuckle lightly.
Zoee Stone is the fierce daughter of Thalia and Victor. They aren't married (Not their thing apparently) and they got pregnant by accident but Victor tries to play a role in Zoee's life. I have respect for the fourteen year old. She just got her powers last year but she's managing fairly well. Zoee can control the earth. She can throw rocks around without touching them or make a chuck of the ground spring up to make a shield for herself.
Zoee acts exactly like her Mother. She's a bit of a hard-ass but I guess in this world you need to be. She has her Dad's dirty brown hair but her Mom's blue eyes. I don't talk with her a lot but I do enjoy training with her. She learns quickly and can adapt even faster. She'll do just fine.
Next to her was Brook. She was resting her head against the wall, trying to catch some much needed sleep while she could. I sighed and sat down next to her.
Brooklyn Grace is Jason's and Piper's daughter. She's just like her Mom. A girly girl that can go bad if you mess with her. She's the youngest Abnormal at the age of thirteen but she's strong for her age. She's just starting to develop her powers but with help from her Mom she's been learning to control it. Brook received her Mom's mind power. But she seems to have different abilities. From what I've seen she can create a bubble of energy around anything, including herself, that can act as a force field. She can also use her mind to move objects around. She can't manipulate people, or 'charms-speak' but she can fly.
Brook took after her Dad. She has long bright blonde hair that reaches her waist. Her eyes are also blue.
"Ow! Fuck Mr. Jackson that hurt." Echo complained as she rubbed her wounded arm. Dylan just sighed and sat next to her, placing his hand on her knee.
"Just let him help you." He told her softly. She glared and moved her knee out of his grasp but stayed quiet as my Dad finished healing her. He's the best healer around.
Echo Di' Angelo is a tricky Abnormal. Daughter of Nico. Her Mother went AWOL on her and her Dad just two months after she was born. It was hard for Nico to get used to being a Dad so suddenly but he did the best he could. Echo is her father's daughter though for sure. She's a shadow Abnormal too. She turned sixteen today, fully marking her as an official full grown Abnormal. She can shadow travel like her Dad, only leaving behind a dark purple mist. She can't summon lurkers of her own but she can communicate with them. Her main power is movement. If she focuses on an object, or even a human a dark purple mist will latch onto the item and move it as she pleases. (Think Raven from Teen Titans)
When Echo was younger she had dark brown hair and dark brown eyes. During the past year she's undergone some changes. She dyed her hair a dark purple, though it looks black from a distance and got a small nose piercing. It's just a little black gem, barely noticeable. I'm not sure how but she was able to get a tattoo. It's on the back of her shoulder and it's a giant shadow monster. It has red eyes that seem to stare into you. I think it's a reminder of her Dad…
My eyes fell upon Dylan. He must have sensed me looking at him because he lifted his head so his eyes would meet mine. He gave me a tired smile before turning back to Echo.
Dylan and I are now eighteen, which makes us the second born Abnormals. We celebrated our birthday a few months ago. Though we are twins and look alike doesn't mean we act that way. Dylan is a nice guy but he can sometimes abuse the power given to him. He uses his water to show off rather than help others. He almost uses it as a toy. He's a quarterback on the football team so he's popular and well liked.
I'm a different story. I've had friends before they just don't stick around long enough. Most of them are too afraid of my fire. So I normally hang out with Echo or I stay by myself. I prefer it that way. Most of the city knows who we are and what we look like but I enjoy when I'm able to walk around and not be bothered or stared at. Basically I'm quiet and like to keep to myself. I'm also the more rational twin. Dylan uses his brawn while I use my brain.
We took after both of our parents. We both got my Dad's black hair but mine seems to naturally curl like my Mom's did. My Dad refers to them as 'Princess Curls.' But we both got my Mother's eyes. Dylan's eyes are more blue then grey. Since he's a water Abnormal he has a blue trim around the pupil. I guess the blue blended with the grey giving him a light blue eye color. Mine just stayed grey, though the red trim is still there. The biggest thing our parents passed down; their types. Dylan's a water like Dad while I got my Mom's fire.
Once everyone was healed and safe we all took a breather. Echo had to go on again in about ten minutes. She laid back against the wall and sighed. Her eyes never left the clock until another bell sounded.
She moved onto the right platform as she adjusted her fingerless gloves again. Zoee was waiting for the signal. Then she would use her power to lift the ground beneath Echo's feet, lifting her to the stage and towards the crowd.
I shared a look with my brother before staring at Echo. Brooklyn and Zoee looked over at her too. She was double checking her clothes when she felt our eyes on her. She slowly glanced up and stared. I did a one armed shrug.
"Happy Birthday Echo." I said quietly. The others nodded as the light came on. There's our signal. As Zoee lifted Echo up she shook her head.
"Nothing happy about this birthday Red." She mumbled quietly as she was lifted to the upper floor, ready to fight.
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Echo did what she was supposed to. Basically she just needed to make a little show with her mist. She just mindlessly ran around, her mist floating around her. The crowd liked it though so that's all we needed. We needed the money.
We all knew the story. Our parents used to tell us every day about what happened all those years ago. Obviously my Mom took out certain parts. Little six year old Dylan and I didn't need to hear about what Luke did to her. But we knew about the war, Kronos and the Amulet. Dylan and I wear the necklaces our Dad gave us to this day. The gems inside glowing brightly.
We were about seven when shit really hit the fan. I was too young to understand at the time but I knew whatever the government was doing to us was big. All I knew was one day we weren't allowed to go to our normal school anymore. And Mom's special field was off limits while they built the dome. Something my Mom and Nico tried multiple times to destroy. It didn't matter in the end though. It was still built.
All the Abnormals were forced to move to a certain location in New York. More towards the outskirts, away from the city and the people inside. They called us a threat even though we were the ones who were threatened. I can't even count how many times a mortal tried to kill one of our parents. I didn't understand how people could treat their city's saviors like this.
I wasn't sure how but by the time I was fourteen my Mom managed to make a deal with whoever was in charge of us. The dome was built and in order to make ends meet we have to hold little 'shows' to anyone who wants to come and watch. It's demeaning and I feel like a disgrace most of the time but it's the only way we can earn our freedom. We aren't even allowed out of New York. But if this is what it takes for me to stay in my childhood home I'll do it.
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I froze when everything started to wine down. My Dad squeezed my shoulder before walking towards the basement. It's the only place he couldn't hear. They did this on Dylan and my birthday too. Even on their anniversary of first meeting.
Echo was still in the middle of the battle ground when it started. Everyone's eyes moved to the big screen where a montage started.
Today we'll honor the heros we lost.
A picture of my Mom in mid battle flashed across the screen.
Annabeth Chase
Then a picture of Nico waving his metal hand appeared.
And Nico Di' Angelo.
Breaking Benjamin's song 'Break' started to play as their pictures flashed across the large screen. Dylan had retreated to the basement as well. I couldn't look at her picture without the tears appearing so I focused on Echo. She was watching the screen intently; almost angrily.
*"You take the breath right out of me
You left a hole where my heart should be."*
A clip of Nico fighting a robot appeared. Echo stiffened as his eyes flashed over the camera.
*"You gotta fight just to make it through."*
They did a side by side shot. On the left was a clip of Nico with his eyes shut tightly. They zoomed in on his face. On the right was a clip of Echo with her eyes shut.
*"Cause I will be the death of you."*
At the same time both their eyes opened to reveal their similar dark brown orbs. Nico's looked determined while Echo's seemed violent and angry.
Echo shook her head rapidly, angrily and quickly disappeared, leaving behind her purple mist. I only glanced back up at the screen when I heard the song ending. A picture of my Mom and Nico appeared. She was heavily pregnant with my brother and I, but smiling. I shuttered out a breath as it ended.
Two heros and parents. Gone but never forgotten.
*Winces awkwardly and smiles nervously.*
Yeah so I'm sure a lot of you hate me but I promise this story will be good. You'll just have to find out how Annabeth and Nico disappeared!
So just like the last story at the ending author's note I'll explain everyone's power.
Damion: He's 18-19. The oldest Abnormal. They don't know much about him (You'll learn as they do.) Brown hair and amber eyes. He can control metal.
Adan: Black curly hair. A mixture of her Mother and Father's hair. She has her Mom's grey eyes and fire ability. Adan just likes to keep to herself; much like her Mom did before meeting her friends.
Dylan: Black hair like his Dad's. He got his Mom's eyes but because of the traditional blue trim around the pupil his eyes are more blue then grey. He's a fun loving guy like his Dad but worries easily.
Echo: She's been angry since her Dad disappeared a year ago. Underwent some changes so she wouldn't look exactly like him. She has Raven's power from Teen titans. That's the best way I can explain her.
Zoee: She wont play a big part in the story. Can control the earth like an earth bender or Terra from Teen titans you can take your pick. She can be violent like her Mother (Thalia)
Brooklyn: Wont play a big part in the story. She can move things with her mind and make a force field. Basically it.
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