A/N: I am SO SO SO SO SO sorry! But here is the first part of the next episode and I hope that makes up for it! SORRY! Brownie points too . . . ViperGal, sassyprincess, and classofthetitans711.

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Chapter 3: The Newbies

When we all got up the next day, we were a bit tired and Jay was grumpy. Atlanta, Jay, and I were standing on the balcony in Olympus watching some guy train. He was one of us, and one of the four we still needed. And I must say, Atlanta was watching with interest.

"Who's he?" she asked Jay.

"His name's Archie," Jay replied.

"This is my favourite part," we heard Ares say. Next thing we knew, Archie was dodging laser beams and he landed in a crouch on one knee. A red diamond appeared around him on the floor and we heard a beep before three posts came up out of the ground, all bearing different weapons. And Archie handled it just fine. I have to say I was impressed. This guy definitely knew what he was doing. Ares looked up at Jay as Archie was kicking the posts and Jay turned his head away as if he were ashamed. I glared at Ares (I'm sure I would pay for it later). I nudged Jay with my shoulder. He turned and looked at me.

I leaned in and whispered, "Relax, you can do that, too. Plus, being a leader takes a lot more skill than that. Skill you have that he doesn't." He looked slightly reassured and I knew that my job was done. "I'm going to go see if I can find Hera," I announced.

And so I trekked my way through the humungous place, trying to find the Goddess. I ran into her in what I like to call 'the lobby'. "Hera!" I called.

"Well, hello Selena, what can I do for you?" she answered.

"Actually, I was kind of hoping I could talk to you more about my ancestor, Selene?" Hera looked apprehensive as I said this, but I continued. "I just want to know more about what I'm doing here. All I know is that I was descended from a Titan, and I don't even know anything about her. I just need something, anything that can tell me why I'm here."

She studied me, cocking her head to the side. "Come with me, child." She showed me to a room, where the constellations, planets, and moon phases all hung from the ceiling. It was beautiful. I stared in awe as I saw Hercules, Perseus, Orion, and all the other constellations hanging there, suspended by magic. But the thing that held my attention was the earth. It orbited around the sun just like the other planets, and the moon orbited around the earth, going through the phases just like it would in the night sky.

"This is amazing," I said, my voice little more than a whisper.

Hera smiled. "I thought you would like it. Selene created the moon phases because she always thought the same moon every night would get too boring." Hera laughed a little as she said this. "Selene was a very interesting Titan. She was passionate, nurturing, and she loved to help. If anyone, God or Titan had a problem, it was to Selene they turned. She always came up with a solution. She was also a great friend to all those who knew her. She was a beautiful woman, much like how the mortals depicted her. She was also strong, independent, and loving. Selene was not a woman you would want to cross, for she had a temper that could match Ares'. But she never held a grudge. She forgave people quickly and easily as long as they deserved it. She was a lot like you. I see more of her in you than you can possibly realize, Selena. When Cronus ruled, she was one of the few Titans that did not agree with him. She knew, however, that she could not cross him, but she always made sure that things never went too far when he ruled."

"Wow." I was shocked. "But if she was so good, then-when you were telling the others about their ancestry-why didn't you say anything-I mean, if I hadn't asked you-what I'm trying to say. . . well, why is it such a secret? I mean, why not say anything in front of the others? Why did I have to come to you?" I averted my eyes to the floor, realizing how rude I just sounded.

Hera just chuckled. "That, my dear, was because you shocked me." My head shot up. Come again? "You look almost exactly like her, not to mention your expressions and the way you say some things. I don't think you realize it, but when I knew Selene. She was one of my greatest friends."

Ok, weird. Hera and Selene were friends? Well, then. Hmm. "Hera, I only have one more question. The moon is associated with magic, right? So is that where my . . . powers come from?"

"Well, partly yes. The moon is your source of power, so to speak. The energy your power uses comes from the moon's light. The powers themselves are inside of you. Tell me, what 'powers' have you discovered so far?"

"Umm . . . well, I can... feel the tides. I always know where they are without even thinking about it. The same with the phases of the moon. I can basically blend in with the night. And when I get upset or angry . . . the lights flicker sometimes, or things start to move," I took a deep breath and said the next part really fast. "And I'm psychic. . . .Well, only kind of."

"Well," Hera replied, "the tides, phases of the moon, and blending in with the night are just your connection to the moon. However, the lights flickering, telekinesis, and being psychic are not powers Selene had, however she was a witch, like many of the Titans and Goddesses. Now, what do you mean you are only 'kind of' psychic?"

"Well, it's hard to explain. It's not like I get visions or anything. It's only in my dreams, sometimes. It's like, if something really big is going to happen then I get flashes of different pictures in my head when I sleep."

Hera studied me while I said this, but all she had to say was, "Interesting."

It was silent for a moment. "Well, thank you for telling me more about her. I really appreciate it."

She smiled, "Don't worry, dear. You should go join your friends." I nodded, smiled, and left.

I was standing in the room with the big statue of Zeus (the 'statue room') when I heard people coming. I thought I'd try out blending in with shadows and see if it worked.

As Archie stormed passed me, I was slightly confused, then Atlanta and Jay came running.

"Archie, hold up!" Jay called. Archie stopped and turned around. "Hi, I'm Jay. This is Atlanta."

"What I'm not important enough to get an introduction?" I asked sarcastically, as I stepped out of the shadows. Atlanta just laughed and rolled her eyes as Jay muttered, "How do you DO that?" I just smirked. "Anyways, I'm Selena," I told Archie.

Atlanta turned back to him. "Nice job back there. Looks like you passed the test."

"Yeah, well, just 'cause they think I'm a descendent of Achilles doesn't make it so," he replied with plenty of attitude.

"But doesn't that mean anything to you?" Jay questioned. "He was a great hero."

"Look at this place," I said. "Look at what you can do. How can you not believe?"

"Easy. I just walk away and forget this ever happened," he replied as he pushed passed me. I glared at his back.

"What's with him?" Atlanta asked.

"Don't know," I said, "but he needs to drop the attitude."

"Jay, Selena, Atlanta!" Hera called. "Could you some here please?"

We all looked at each other and shrugged. Who knew what Hera wanted? We walked over to her and followed her to the lobby. "I'd like you to meet Theresa and Odie."

Odie got up and walked over to Jay. "Hey."

"Hey," Jay replied, "glad you're here."

"Hi," Atlanta said to Theresa. I sent her a little wave.

"Hello," she responded timidly.

"So," I said, "you guys ready to save the world."

They both laughed and Theresa said, "Yeah, sure."

"Odie is a descendent of Odysseus," Hera told us. "He is very wily, very intelligent."

"Did you have to take a test?" Atlanta asked.

Odie shrugged. "Not really. I just had to set up Hermes with some upgrades to his communication network. It was a piece of cake."

"As a result, Hermes will—"

"You called Ms. Hera," Hermes interrupted her, bursting through the doors out of breath.

Hera sighed, "No. Must you burst in every time I mention your name?"

"Sorry," he replied. "When the queen of the Olympians says your name, what are you supposed to do?" He shrugged.

Hera just turned back to us. "Hermes here will be Odie's mentor. Theresa is a descendent of Theses. She has a natural sense of direction, as well as a sixth sense. A psychic ability." Hera looked at me when she said this.

Jay cleared his throat. "You can read minds?"

"Well, no," Theresa responded quickly. "Not really."

"Maybe one day. As for now, Persephone will help Theresa, as well as Selena, hone their skills." Theresa looked over at me questioningly. I just gave her a half smile. Persephone walked in and Hermes said, "Sorry, honey, false alarm."

Persephone stormed out. Literally. Like, there was lightening and everything. Lovely. I can tell she's just going to be a bundle of joy (note the sarcasm).

"Why don't you show Theresa and Odie to the dorm?" Hera suggested.

"Sure, let's go," I said, and we all walked out.

"This is cozy," Theresa said. She was standing looking around. Jay and Atlanta were leaning up against the wall, Odie was sitting on one couch, and I was sprawled on the other. "Ugh, what a day." Theresa had moved to look out the window.

"What happened?" Jay asked.

"I still can't believe it. Daddy had just given me a brand new car for my birthday. I went to drive around. All of a sudden, this giant bird flew from out of nowhere! Completely tore the hood of my car. I started running when it got attacked by a hippogriff. Hermes to the rescue."

"Ooo, happy birthday," Jay said, as he went to join her.

She let out a little chuckle, "Thanks."

"Ugh, I miss my car." I said. A thought crossed my mind. "I wonder where Cronus found that creature," I thought aloud. "I thought he only had the giants and the Typhus."

"Typhus? Giants?" Theresa said.

"Cronus ruined my wheels, too," Odie said.

"You saw him?" Atlanta asked.

"No," Odie replied gloomily. "I had a run in with this pig. Or rather, it had a run in with me. I was on my moped getting ready to leave when this huge boar came out of nowhere and tried to plough through me. Luckily I dodged out of the way in time. My moped wasn't so lucky. But before the boar could run me over, Hermes showed up with this weird stick thing and the boar just kind of deflated."

"So, Cronus knows who we are and how to find us," I said, looking at Jay.

"There's supposed to be eight of us. We're six now, we already met Archie, so I wonder where the other one is?" Jay said, inquired.

"Hera told us about Cronus," Theresa put in.

"Yeah," Odie said. "Sounds like he has serious control issues."

"Can we get back to that bit about the giants and the Typhus? Whatever that is," Theresa asked.

Atlanta stood up almost excitedly and said, "It's a giant fire-breathing lion with snakes for legs."

At Theresa's shocked look, I stood up. "Come on, you want a tour of the dorm?"

"Uh, sure," she said, her and Atlanta following me out.

As we got outside, Theresa started looking around. "Ok, so where are the cameras? This has got to be a reality TV show."

"This is for real," I told her.

"Yeah," Atlanta put in, "trust us. We've seen Cronus. You look into his eyes and there is nothing but evil there."

"I can't wait to meet him," Theresa said sarcastically. She paused for a second. "Uh, so, what's the deal with Jay. Either of you going out with him?"

Atlanta and I both looked at each other, quite surprised. "Uh, no," I said, "he's all yours." We all laughed a bit. Then we heard something.

"There's someone there," Theresa said. We all backed up against the wall.

"We'll attack first ask questions later. On three, ok?" Atlanta said.

"You mean when you say three or after you say two?" Theresa asked. I rolled my eyes. I mean, is it really that important.

"I mean, NOW!" Atlanta went to grab him but he dodged her and then grabbed Theresa's ankle as she tried to kick him, but he wasn't expecting a third so he had no defence ready as I sucker-punched him. I had to give him credit though, he recovered quickly. I dodged when he tried to grab me and planted a kick to his ribs, which knocked him down. He tried to get up, but Atlanta had recovered and knocked him back down on his stomach before she sat on him, pinning him down. Then the outside lights came on.

"Archie?" I said incredulously. Atlanta got off him right away.

"You know this guy?" Theresa asked.

"He's supposed to be one of us," I replied. I turned to him. "I thought you were leaving, why are you sneaking around?"

"I was checking the perimeter, making sure it's safe," he answered. And then all the lights went out.

"Well that's just lovely," my sarcastic voice rang through the night. I walked to the door. "Come on, we better find out what's up."

"I will admit my eye sight is better than most in the dark, but not all of us can see perfectly right now!" Atlanta called out.

"Right, sorry," I said. I walked over to Atlanta grabbed her hand, brought her to Theresa and made them hold hands, and then grabbed Archie's hand as I walked passed and dragged them inside. Once we were inside, the glow from the TV shown through the whole house, and all of us dropped hands. We walked into the living room. "What's going on, guys?"

Herry answered, "Well, we found the Typhus."

"Perfect," was my response. And we walked back to Olympus.

We were all with Ares down in the weapons room. The room was well lit, and the weapons slid out from a tube. My jaw dropped. I was completely speechless. I vaguely heard Odie ask, "You have power here?" and Ares answer, "You could say this place is off the grid."

I turned to Ares. "Holy crap, this is impressive." He just smirked at me. I rolled my eyes. Arrogant God.

Ares turned to Jay and gave him what looked like the hilt of a sword. As Jay took it, the blade sprang out. "It's a gravitational blade."

"Nice," Jay replied.

Theresa picked up nunchucks and started playing around with them. "Hmm, these are cute."

"And deadly," I added, watching her.

"Where'd you learn to use those?" Atlanta asked.

"I was a black belt when I was 12," Theresa said. "While all the other rich girls were bored, I was restless." I nodded and started walking around, trying to decide which weapon to choose.

"Odie," Ares asked, "would you like a weapon?"

"Uh, no, I'm good," was his reply. "Hermes gave me my weapon already." He held up a laptop. "Satellite connection, the works. Portable and powerful."

Atlanta was swinging around some steel bolas and they flew of her finger and took the nose off one of the statues. I tried to hold back a laugh that ended coming out as a snort. She sent a playful glare my way. "Now we're talking! Can I have these?" she asked Ares eagerly.

"All the weapons here are at your disposal. But the statues are mine!" Atlanta ducked her head and walked away. I was trying really really REALLY hard not to laugh.

"So how do we beat the Typhus?" Herry asked.

"Beat it back with lightning bolts, then drop a mountain on its head." Well crap, we're screwed.

"Yeah, OK," was Herry's reply.

"That's how Zeus defeated it. You kids may have to think of another strategy." And that's when I found my weapons. There was a dagger just small enough to be concealed when I put it in my converse and two rings that turned into swords. They both fit perfectly on my middle finger. I took them and swung them around a couple times.

"Perfect," I smiled.

"You're pretty good with those," Herry said.

My smile turned sad as I remembered why I was so good with them. "Yeah, I learned how to use them a long time ago." He smiled back at me and I felt my stomach jump and my face brighten just a bit. We went and sat on the steps. "Oh, come on, Archie. Don't look so glum. We are about to go fight a giant fire breathing lion with snakes for legs. At least be a little excited," I teased him.

He looked up at me. "Yes, because going to almost possible certain death just screams fun," he replied sarcastically.

I smiled, "Exactly! That's the spirit!"

He just smiled and rolled his eyes. "So what's with the fancy footwear?" Theresa questioned.

He looked down at the brace on his ankle. "I've got a wonky heel."

"Kind of like Achilles," I smirked. He just sent me a look. I could practically feel Herry trying not to laugh throughout our conversation.

"Sorry about what happened earlier," she said, referring to the three of us attacking him.

"No worries," he replied easily.

"Really?" I smirked. "How's your ribs?" I got another glare as he tried to hide his smile. Herry just shook his head as he smiled.

"Are we done here guys?" Odie called to us. "It looks like the electricity is out along the whole sea board. And all the power's being transferred to the station where your fire-breathing friend was last seen."

"Well, if the Typhus is there, so is Cronus," Jay said.

"Let's take my truck," Herry said.

A/N: I'm so so so so so sorry, but my life is beyond crazy right now. I swear I don't even have time to breathe anymore. Please tell me what you think and I will try to get part 2 up wither tonight or tomorrow.