Chappie Two is here. For anybody new to the Trilogy, I would like to introduce our little children of the prophecy: Jacob L Jackson and Alex di Angelo. Yeah, those last names are interesting aren't they? I'd explain, but that would take too much time. Just go read Sins of the Fathers and then get back to me.

Jacob's POV

"Ohhh gods!" I screamed as I fell straight down to from my perch high up until I crashed into the ground. Sounds echoed through my ears. It sounded like a vague mixture of laughing and…what was that?

It sound a lot like someone one falling. A bone jarring impact connected with my back, legitimizing my theory. I let out a groan to signal whoever had fallen on me to get off. The weight on my shoulders was lifted, and a few moments later I hauled myself up.

"Sorry 'bout that," Henry apologized. "I'm not of a climber…and Alex cheats."

"You just suck and you know it Kelp Head," a familiar voice called from the top of the climbing wall.

Henry and I looked up to Alex, who waved to us from the top. She turned away to begin her decent, which consisted of alternately letting go of the wall, skidding across its surface, and catching herself whenever she threatened to plummet out of control. A whole three seconds later, I'd gotten a lot of dirt kicked into my eyes and Alex was grounded once more.

"I win again boys," Alex teased. "And you know what that means."

"Why do I always bet against you Hybrids?" the young son of Poseidon grumbled. "You have an unfair advantage."

"Aw, you're just a sore loser," Alex laughed.

Wondering what a Hybrid is? It's this quirky little creature you get when two demigods have a kid. The resulting spawn usually has the powers of both his parents, and as such is more powerful than the traditional demigod. Alex and I are both Hybrids. Alex being part Hades and part Zeus, while I hail from the very paradoxical blend of Athena and Poseidon.

"You're a sore winner," I shot back, trying to stall what was coming next.

Sore winner? Lamest comeback EVER! Miz chuckled.

Oh yes, did I forget to mention I have a talking sword? Well, talking isn't the right word. More like, voice-in-my-head-that-only-I-can-hear. Trust me when I say it's a lot more annoying than it sounds. I'm pretty sure I've used up enough air to last a week muttering "Shut it Miz."

"Call me what ya want Smart One," Alex said casually. "You know what you have to do."

Henry and I exchanged a glance and sighed in unison. We both walked out into the middle of the cabins, and after swallowing our pride, followed through on our bet.

"Excuse me!" I called, getting every nearby camper's attention. "If I could have all of you're attention for a moment please! Thank you, this will only take a second…"

Once I was sure I had everyone's (including Chiron's) attention, I spoke. "I would just like everyone to know, that I suck. And that I'm an idiot, I can't hold a sword straight, and I am officially inferior to Alex di Angelo, who is the greatest half-blood of all time."

Henry chipped in his bit. "And my tan is fake."

There was a chorus of laughter as Henry and I walked in shame to our respective cabins. Okay fine, Henry didn't walk away in shame, it was just me. I shut and locked the door to the Demigod Cabin (cabin for Hybrids only) and groaned before flopping down into my bunk.

"Worst bet ever," I mumbled into the pillow.

"No kidding," a mocking voice agreed.

I jumped up in surprise to find Alex leaning triumphantly against the wall adjacent to our bunks. "What did I tell you about shadow traveling?" I asked.

"That it creeps you out and annoys you," Alex said matter-of-factly.

"So you keep doing it…why?"

"Because it creeps you out and annoys you," Alex laughed, and then tossed me a silver click pen with a blue grip. "You left this over at the climbing wall by the way."

I caught the pen with one hand and shoved it into my pocket. Oh yeah, Miz turns into a handy click pen. The best part of that feature is that when he's a pen, Miz doesn't talk. I sighed again and plopped down onto my bed.

"Before you say it, you know you love me," Alex teased.

"In your dreams Sparky," I countered.

"Sparky?" Alex asked in amused disbelief. "Jake, we need to have a serious talk about comebacks. Honestly, you suck at them."

Silence fell over us, but it was the peaceful kind. It was getting kind of late anyway, might as well turn in. Alex bent down to unlace her shoes, and her hair fell in her face. She brushed the hair aside, giving me a better look at her blue eyes. She looked up, giving me a simple smile.

"Oh and, happy birthday," she said.

I think my response went a little something like, "Huh?"

Alex raised an eyebrow. "Happy birthday. It is your birthday today right?"

"It is?" I asked. "I mean yeah, it is."

Alex laughed, and shook her head. "Hit your head in that fall earlier Smart One?"

Before I could come up with another one of my trademark lame comebacks, there was a knock at the door, snapping Alex and I both out of our little "moment". And by moment, I mean conversation in which I don't get punched.

"Jacob L. Jackson, what did I tell you about locked doors?" a muffled voice scolded form outside the cabin.

"Ohh you're in trouble now," Alex said playfully.

There was no initial response, directed at us at least. I could hear voices on the other side of the door, but they were too muffled to make out exactly. I caught bits like "—back…door…go…"

And then a sword shot out from the door, giving Alex and I a serious shock. In a reflexive reaction, we both drew our weapons. I clicked Miz back to life, and Alex transformed her necklace into a Stygian iron sword with a twirl of the chain. The sword blade retracted from the door and was kicked in. Alex and I stood ready as the door crashed aside to reveal—

Everybody liking it so far? I know I am. Muuch better than the original draft for this thing. Alrighty, let's continue with the end of chapter questions. Who broke into the cabin? What's The Pit doing? Was that Jalex moment an isolated incident? What is an isolated incident anyway? Tune in next time to find out!

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Last Chapter Answer-

1136: I'm 1136! 45x was the evil ninja superhuman who turned out to be the Muffin Man! He also got 002 to cheat on 003…AND I AM NOT YOUR SIDEKICK!

003: Yes you are.