Hi guys! This is ASkyFullOfStars72 (username change!) back with another chapter! I want some help from all you reader people. Percy, Thalia, and Nico will need...code names! This is a downright spoiler, and I know most of you will get it, but please, give me your ideas! I will write temporary ones into the chapter now, but they'll be stupid and cheesy. I'll choose the one I think makes the most sense. Winners get shoutout and cookies!

And warning, I start school again Monday, so updates will be slower. Just a warning.

Shoutout and cookies to Sea and Chaos and IfOnly42 for sending me the nicknames...you guys saved the chapter! (kidding..sorry)

Disclaimer: Me no own anything but me OCs.

Let's start!


The three demigods froze.

"Do you guys know who that might be?" whispered Nico.

"Nope," Percy replied quietly.

"No idea," Thalia confirmed in a whisper. "He could be dangerous or he could be here to help."

"Should we turn around?" Nico whispered skeptically. "I want to see who he is."

"Me too," agreed Percy and Thalia in unison.

"Jinx," Percy snickered. "1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.."

"Shut up, Kelp Head," Thalia snapped in a whisper. "This is not the time!"

"Okay, guys, turn in five, four, three, two, one.." Nico counted, then they spun around together.

A man was waiting patiently in front of a murky glowing purple-black oval, which apparently was a portal of sorts. He was dressed in a long black overcoat and black shades propped on his head. His hands were shoved in the pockets of his black jeans, and he was wearing a black t-shirt with the words Chaos! At the Disco emblazoned in purple on the front. A/N: Panic! At the Disco fans, you're welcome. He had shaggy black hair not unlike Percy's, a stubby beard, and his eyes were swirling pools of dark purple, navy blue, and black dotted with shiny bits of gold every once in a while.

A broadsword with bronze, gold, black, silver, and deep blue and black strips running down the length, swirling together at the center of the blade, hung at the man's side. A shield made of the same black-and-deep-blue metal was strapped across his back.

In a simpler way, he looked like a Percy-ized version of Ares, with less muscle and more cunning.

"Who are you?" Percy braved, stepping in front of his friends with his dagger. It was puny compared to the man's metallic broadsword.

The man laughed. "Introductions would be adequate. I am Chaos, the Creator. Of everything."

Thalia blanched, Nico turned extremely pale, and Percy...well, Percy snarled. In a very wolf-like way.

"What do you want?" he spat angrily.

The man smiled pleasantly. "I want you three to be my cadets. Apprentices, one might call them."

Thalia perked up. "What are the benefits?"

Chaos stroked his chin. "Let's see. Immortality like the gods, enhanced control over the elements like fire, water, ice, and air, and with proper training, the ability to kill gods, Titans, and possibly primordials like me. Also some cool pendants and cool clothes, and you probably won't see your former friends and parents for a long time."

Percy was doubtful. "I've been backstabbed by everyone I've trusted or helped. Why should I trust you?"

"I give you my solemn oath that I will never do that to you, or any of your friends. We will be a family for eternity, with my other cadet," Chaos promised. "Her name is...well, I'll let you introduce yourselves. Now, code names?

Nico thought for a second. "KataigĂ­da. Kata for short."

Thalia struggled for a second before saying, "Kynigos. Knyi for short."

Percy grinned. "I'll be Dioikitis(hahaha, Greek!), Dio for short.

Chaos smiled. "Come on. Let's meet the other cadet." He turned and disappeared into the murky purple oval.

"You first, Pinecone Face," Percy said, spirits considerably higher.

"Shut up, Seaweed Brain," Thalia retorted.

Percy winced.

"I'm sorry!" Thalia apologized, seeing the expression on his face.

Percy shook it off. "Go!" He shoved the former daughter of Zeus toward the portal. She caught herself and did a front flip, disappearing after Chaos.

Nico grinned and sprinted in after her.

Percy looked around the alleyway. Good bye, Annabeth, Kerran, Olympus. I'll be back one day, I promise. Revenge will be sweet.

Thunder rumbled in the direction of Manhattan, like a challenge. Oh, is that so?

Percy nodded and disappeared into the portal, which winked out of existence after him.

And I stop here! Sorry for the short chapter, I promise another one soon. Cliffhangers for the win!

Bye! Until next time!

-ASkyFullOfStars72