Chapter 3 -Percy's POV-

With my bag slung over my shoulder and my new dagger tucked under my shirt,I walked back towards the infirmary and stopped just outside the door. I listened for a moment trying to hear if anyone was inside. All was quiet except a shuffling noise. I peeked, through the door to see Travis Stoll shifting through a bag.

Travis Stoll just casually going through a bag in the camp's infirmary, gee, I wonder how that could go wrong. Hint the sarcasm. It hasn't been the first time Travis has snuck into the infirmary to put his nose wear it didn't belong. Just last week he had stolen a huge amount of nectar, and mixed it into the big jug of Dakota's Kool-Aid that he sends for the camp every once in a while. The campers where insanely drugged up on sugar. Half the camp was destroyed just from Leo running around on fire. In spite of the seriousness of the situation, I find myself smiling my goofy grin at the memory.

I stuffed my bag behind one of the bushes that lined the outside of the cabin, and walked in quietly, careful not to let Travis hear me enter. As I had hoped for, Travis was oblivious to my entering of the cabin and kept looking in the big bag of stuff, which contained of what, I didn't have a clue. I hoped it wasn't too dangerous though.

I squatted behind one of the unoccupied beds, and peered around the corner to see what Travis was doing. The infirmary was empty besides the unconscious Skylar, and a sick, feverish, Hermes child. I silently watched Travis, praying to the gods he wouldn't notice me in here. Then I mentally slapped myself across the face for praying to the gods. I didn't need them anymore. Well, that's what I kept telling myself anyways.

My mind drifted back to my surroundings as Travis muttered, "Aha! I found it."

I looked to see what he had pulled out of his bag. It was an empty syringe. Why would he be looking for a syringe? I shrugged it off and decided he wasn't doing anything stupid- ok well, nothing dangerous, and silently crept backwards, and re-entered making my presence known.

Travis jumped as I 'entered' the infirmary. He quickly pocketed the syringe and turned around trying to act normal. "Hey Percy, what you doing in here?" He asked.

I shrugged, then walked to the cabinet of medicine, and tried to pretend I was looking for some Tylenol. "Have a headache." I said, in what I hoped was a casual tone. I've never been the best liar.

"Oh. Okay." And with that, he hurried out of the cabin.

I guess at the time it didn't seem to matter at the fact demi-gods usually don't get headaches, because they rarely ever get sick.

I peeked back outside the infirmary door, and grabbed the bag I had hidden behind the bush. I once again slung it over my shoulder then went over to Skylar's bed.

You would think her being in what seemed to be a coma, she would be hooked up to all sorts of wires. Nope, that wasn't the case at all. She laid there perfectly like she was in a deep sleep, which in a way, I guess she was. After all, Chaos had said she was in some sort of trance. Maybe she didn't realize she was even asleep for so long. Maybe if she awakes, no, when she awakes, it was seem like she has only slept for five minutes.

I wonder if she's hungry. I suddenly thought. Dang, I know I'm hungry.

I scowled at my rumbling tummy.

I went over to one of the giant windows of the cabin that were supposed to make you feel better about being locked up in bed, even though personally I thought it made being stuck in bed worse, and opened it. I threw my bag out of the window and herd it thump as it hit the ground. Now for the hard part.

I walked back over to Skylar and looked at her peaceful body, just lying there in an endless sleep. I kind of felt bad about moving her, but aye, what has to be done, has to be done.

I gently scooped her up in my arms, bridal style, or as I like to think of it, baby style. I made sure her head was against my chest so it didn't swing around. She may be asleep, but I'm sure she wouldn't be happy about her head flopping around.

I stared down at her, in a way, she was beautiful. She had tan skin, but it was lighter than mine. Light freckles splattered across her nose, and under her eyes; they were barely noticeable. I only noticed them from the sun shining through the cabin, highlighting her skin. She had long, wavy, dark brown hair, with a few golden highlights, but a few darker streaks as well. I wonder if she dyes her hair. I assumed she did since I've never seen someone with hair like hers. As the sun continued to highlight her skin, I wondered what color her eyes were. I don't think anyone knows, or if they did, they didn't remember. Her eyes have been closed for too long.

I took a deep breath and steadied myself, then carefully climbed through the window, cradling Skylar in my arms. Once I got through the window I paused. Great, now how am I supposed to grab my bag and close the window? I sighed, and kicked the bag quietly over to a bush. Nothing was really behind the infirmary except a few trees that slowly morphed into a forest, and some patches of flowers. When I was satisfied of where my bag was, I continued through the trees, towards the border of Camp Half-Blood.

I really hope no one is seeing me kidnapping Skylar... or should I say... Kid-sleeping? Hah... wow I can't even begin to describe how lame that was. I thought.

I continued traveling through the trees, trying my best to keep to the shadows, when I heard a twig snap, that didn't crush under my own step.

I paused, and listened, but the other movement seemed to pause as well.

I sighed and continued walking again, but quieter this time, and straining to listen for any other sounds.

Then I heard it again. This time, a rustling noise, like someone was hiding in the bushes. I carefully did a 360 scan of my surroundings, trying to pick up who was following me. Then I saw a dark shadow, standing not too far away. I set Skylar down on the ground gently and unsheathed my dagger. "Whose there?" I asked.

When I thought the figure was going to charge at me I tensed, but he only turned around and ran the other way. I sighed, and sheathed my dagger, then bent to pick up Skylar once more.

I turned around and nearly dropped Sklyar.

"You- you brought her." Said Chaos.

I didn't realize I had crossed the camp borders a while back. I guess you don't notice these things when you're worried about being followed.

"Yes." I simply replied. I said I was going to, didn't I? "I have to get back now. I need to hide my trail."

Lord Chaos simply nodded as he scooped up Skylar in his arms. "Thank you Percy. Now, go finish what you need to do. I want to talk to you once again when you're done."

I nodded and turned around. Why did Chaos want to talk to me now? I still don't understand why he wanted Skylar. I also don't understand why I just went and did what he said without much question. I guess I'll blame it on being betrayed. And boredom, yes definably blaming it on boredom.

As I walked back towards camp I had an uneasy feeling in my stomach, like everything was about to change, more than just being betrayed. I walked back to where I left my bag, then when I bent over to pick it up, I heard a loud mixture of voices from the Infirmary. I crept up, already knowing what the commotion was about.

"-n't understand how someone who has been unconscious for so long, can just, poof, disappear."

That was Chiron's voice.

"Well you better find her, she is a very powerful demi-god as you already know."

Zeus? The gods were here?

"Yes lord Zeus, I'm aware of her being a powerful demi-god, but maybe it would help if you told us who her godly parent was?"

I bit my lip. Who was Skylar's godly parent? It must be one of the Big Three if she is so powerful.

"I'm afraid we don't know who her godly parent is. One thing is for sure, it isn't an Olympian god. But whoever it is, whatever it is, is powerful." said Zeus.

I gulped. I just handed over possibly one of the most dangerous demi-gods in the world... Was it really my problem though? I'm not a part of Camp Half-Blood anymore. A sudden thought came to me. What did Chaos want, and how was I going to get back to him?

As if answering my thought, my pocket suddenly felt heavier. I pulled the object out, and examined it. It looked like one of Persephone's pearls, except it was black and seemed to be made of darkness. Not a scary darkness, like Hades, but a darkness like night.

A voice said in my head, "It's like Persephone's pearl. It's called the Orb of Night. Throw it onto the ground by your feet, and it will take you to my planet. Planet Chaos."

I twirled the ball around in my hand when I heard my not-so-father's voice.

"Percy? What are you doing over here, where you spying?" He asked.

"No!" I yelled, becoming angry. "I just happened to be at the wrong place at the wrong time."

"Mm... what's that in your hand?" He asked, staring intensely at the orb of night.

"Nothing." I shrugged.

His eyes widened in understanding as he must of realized what I was holding. "Is that the-" he began.

"Yes." I cut him off, and threw it at the ground.

I heard a gasp, and Poseidon half yell half plead, "Percy, wait! Son you can't do this!"

I flinched at the word 'Son' and looked down at where I threw the orb. Where it had hit the ground a portal had formed. I looked up from the portal and straight at my not-so-father's panicked expression. "Actually, yes I can dad," I spat, and jumped right through the portal leaving Poseidon, along with my old life behind.