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All the leaders were here sitting in their respective seats, while the three of us remained standing. No one noticed our presence until Chase said, "Hello, grandfather." addressing the man at the head of the table.

Chapter 3: Tartarus

Chase's POV

My name is Chase Pheonix. I have lived on Planet Chaos all my life. I am Percy's apprentice. Someday I hope to be as good as him, but for now, I will learn from him. I am a tactician, a stratigist, a thinker, a planner. Unlike Percy, I don't charge head first into a battle. I have to have plan. True, I am smart, I could even pass for a child of Athena. The reason why Percy and I get along so well is probably because I think just like the woman who broke his heart, Miss Annabeth Chase.

Unlike her, I don't use a dagger. My favorite weapon is my metalic bowstaff, Kaze, (aside from my brain, of course). Kaze is special as it allows me to control the air. It's made of a very special metal that can only be found here on Chaos, Halvaxian Steel. It is 5 and a half feet long and well balanced. Chaos gave it to me for my 17th birthday. It is especially made for me so that only I can use its air-controlling properties, and it is enchanted to never break. A pretty badass weapon, if I do say so myself.

But enough about me. Let's get on to the story. And did I mention that Chaos is my grandfather?

Anyway the man at the head of the table had dirty blonde hair that was piked up. He had a lean body and was wearing a black shirt that said 'Chaos Rulez!' and blue jeans. He had wise, intimidating onxy eyes and a sharp jaw. Not how you expected the all powerful creator of the universe to look like, huh? Grandfather liked to look like this nowadays. He likes to 'keep up with the times'.

"Yes, thank you for joining us Omega Squad." Chaos welcomed us. "Wouldn't miss it." I greeted my grandfather with a smile. "So what's up big C?" Percy said to my right. Only he can talk to Chaos like that. The twelve commanders in the room, saluted to him and sat back down on their seats. The three of us took the remaining seats, furthest away from grandfather.

"What's wrong, Lord Chaos? You never call everyone all at ones. What's the threat this time?" Sky asked. "We'll get on to that. But first, I want to tell you a story. Now who can tell me what day it is today?" He began. I was not entirely sure where this was going, but I had a sneaking suspicion?

"August Eighteenth."Said Marksman, one of the commanders from Gamma. Marksman had long blonde hair and flashing blue eyes. When he smiled, you could see his pearly white teeth flashing as bright as the sun. He was one of the demigods that sacrificed himself during the second giant war on earth. He was later recruited by Percy and climbed up the ranks. Actually, all the current commanders were all recruited by Percy, his old comrades that he trusted. He would have invited them to join the Omega Squad, but they were needed in the army. This particular demigod's name was Will Solace, son of Apollo.

"That is right, Marksman. Today is August Eighteenth. The birthday of a very important demigod. Won't you think?" Chaos said. His question was met by silence. "Percy's birthday is today! I wonder where he is now. Did he finally accept immortality? Or did he die peacefully and go to elysium with Annabeth?" said Charmer, the first to catch on and full of curiousity. I believe her old name was Piper Mclean, daughter of Aphrodite, commander of Alpha.

At the name Annabeth, Percy flinched but quickly recovered. The mention of Percy confirmed my suspisions. Chaos was going to tell them Percy's story after the war, at least some of it.

Percy must have realised too, he said, "You're going to tell them, aren't you?" "Yes, they need to know, if want to gain their trust completely. Don't you think half a millenium hiding in the shadows is enough?" Chaos said in a tone that was calm. The confusion in the room grew. "Alright. I guess they have the right to know. I just wish you told me before hand, but go ahead." Percy let out a sigh of defeat. "Thank you. Now let us begin" Chaos said.

Part of Percy's past (Chaos POV)

After the giant war, the camps experienced peace and tranquility. After a few months of negotiating with the roman camp, Percy was finally able to unite the camp. But after the winter solstace, the Big Three's symbols of powers were stolen. So of course, the gods being their hot tempered selves, instead of thinking of a logical explanation played the blame game.

Guess who they blamed? That's right. They blamed Percy Jackson. The person who lead the demigods in the battle to save them was blamed and the world, twice. Secretly, the gods had come to fear Percy, especially Zeus. To him, this was the perfect oppurtunity to get rid of a potential threat.

So as punishment for high treason, he was sentenced to an eternity in Tartarus. What made it worst were his torturers. His tormentors were none other than Kronos and the pit himself, Tartarus. So now the gods are on the verge of war yet again, and they threw away their only chance of winning into the pit. In truth, Percy Jackson was set up all those centuries ago. The current threat wanted him gone. And that's where we are now.

End of Story

Percy's POV

All around the room I could see a mixture of shocked, sad, and teary eyed faces. I sighed internally. I knew that I had to come out of my shell eventually, I just didn't expect it to be this soon.

The second time I was in Tartarus was more than unbearable, it was impossible. The first time I fell into the pit, I had Annabeth, Bob, Small Bob and even Damsen. I had a reason to live, I had to close the doors of death so that I could save all my friends. I also had a chance to get out, however slim, I had hope.

The first time I was in tartarus, I clung on to these things like a lifeline so that I wouldn't loose my sanity. I had Annabeth, my friends, the camps, my mom, paul, my unborn step sister, and hope.

When I had to serve my punishment, Annabeth had betrayed me, my friends hated me, the camps despised me, my family was in a freak accident when they were on vacation and worst of all I had no hope of ever getting out. I was already branded as a traitor.

"So what happened to Percy? Where is he now? Shouldn't we be helping if he's supposed to be Olympus' salvation?" questions were flying everywhere, the room was getting roudy, definatly not the type of behavior you would expect from the almighty Commanders of the Chaotic Army. I raised an eyebrow at Chaos. He smiled and nodded at me to continue the story and answer their questions.

I out my fingers on my lips and did my best taxi whistle. That did the trick. Everybody compossed themselves, sat back down and looked at me expectedly. "I need you all to listen to this, no questions until I finish and I'm not repeating it again." Everybody nodded.

I took a deep breath. "When I was sent to Tartarus, Kronos and Tartarus would punish and torture me without rest. They would show me visions to keep me on the brink of sanity. They would burn me, give me poison, cut me. Anything that could possibly hurt me physically, I experienced it. During that time, the only thing they allowed me to have was water from the Phlegethon, the River of Fire, to heal my wounds.

The only upside was that my tolerance for pain slowly increased and my healing abilies were strengthened because of the continous drinking of the fire water. Three months into living in hell, literaly, I could withstand just about all the tortures they put me through, so they came up with more tortures than I could count. They also cut my supply of firewater from everyday to only thrice a week.

Another three months in, and my body had gotten used to the new pain, so the cycle began again and they ristricted me from drinking more firewater. This continued for about four more years.

Finally, after what felt like eternity, Chaos came to me and I glady accepted his offer to join the army. More than happy to escape the tortures of hell. After training for a hundred years or so with him, we discovered a plot against Olympus. Chaos convinced me to help out. I worked in the shadows, making sure that nobody noticed me. I did little things that could slow down a full scale war. But I knew it was inevitable.

Then one day, I discovered that they were going after you guys in elysium. I got permission from Chaos to recruit you. Knowing that you couldn't refuse an offer to have an adventure, I got you out of the enemies' reach and the army has never been more powerful." I said with a smile.

To say that everyone was stunned is the understatement of the century. "S- so ar-are you saying what I- I think your saying?" Eagle Eyes, a.k.a Frank Zhang, son of Ares, ex-praetor of Rome, commander of Alpha, stammered.

I rolled my eyes playfully. "Yes, Frank. I am Percy Jackson." I said simultanously pulling off the hood that was covering my eyes and hair. The first to come out of shock was Piper. She got up from her chair so fast that I barely saw her. She tackled me and pulled me into a bear hug.

After she pulled away, pretty much everybody had come out of their intial shock and came to me. Most hugged me while others(Zoe, a.k.a Huntress, commander of Gamma and Reyna, a.k.a Avila, commander of Delta), slapped me for not telling them it was me all along. This got a few snorts and side splitting laughter courtousy of Chase and Sky. Best. Friends. Ever.

"So how come your still sane? Not that it's a bad thing. It's great. But I thought Tartarus' specialty was to drive you insane? And what are you going to do about the gods if we ever see them again? Are you going to seek for vengence?" asked Hazel, a.k.a Gems, daughter of pluto, commander of Beta.

"The firewater not only healed my physical injuries but also mental ones. Usually this is not the case, but being a son of Poseidon has its perks. Chaos healed most of whatever else the firewater couldn't heal, which is alot. When he found me, my mind was at the vey brink of sanity. If I ever see those ungrateful deities ever again, it'll probably be on a mission. I'll just get the mission over with and get on with my immortal life. And even though the firewater and Chaos healed me, my fatal flaw remains the same, personal loyalty. Gradually, I forgave everyone, but that doesn't mean I'm going to go to a family reunion and start hugging and kissing everyone. I'm not a child of Hades. I can't hold a grudge on my friends." I answered her questions honestly.

"Right. Now that that is settled, let's get on to the matter at hand." said Chaos to get everyone's attention. "I have decided to send 5 commanders and the Omega Squad to aid the Olympians. You will help them with the war aswell as train the Halfbloods. They have experienced so much peace in the last millenium that everyone is rusty. You will be staying in a cabin altogether. The following commanders and Omega Squad will leave in 5 minutes so stay behind for briefing. The rest of you are dismissed."

He annouced the names of those who will be helping. Those who were not called were sucked up by portals that appeared behind them and were teleported else where.

He then briefed us on how to behave while we were there and the mission objective. He told us to not kill anyone who was on our side and keep our powers hidden and show as little skill in battle as possible without getting beaten. Chaos allowed us to decide when we want to to reveal our identities, if ever.

After the briefing, Chaos opened a portal that would lead straight to Olympus. I was just about to step through it when Chaos pulled me back. "Wait Percy. I need to talk to you." Chaos said. "But what about the others, don't they need you to explain to who you are to the Olympians?" I asked.

"I already sent me." he said nonchalantly. Using his powers, he could be in all places at ones. He could be here talking to me and at the same time at the other side of the universe.

"Now Percy, when you get there, you're going to find out some things that will affect you. I wamt you to keep an open mind about this. Don't charge into battle without a plan. I know it's not your style but give it a chance. When I said that I'll leave it up to you when or if you are going to reveal your identity, I was being honest. I want you to gain their trust, and maybe you'll learn to trust them again. Then you can fully foehive them for what they did to you. Just be yourself. Alright?" he said with so much concern, I was touched.

I took a deep breath. "Deal. I'll try to keep an open mind. It's not rhe first time I've talked to selfish dictators." I said deadpanned.

A portal appeared before me and I stepped through.

I have an important question: who should Percy end up with? Annabeth, Artemis, Athena or nobody. The pairings will be concluded a week from now. So review your answer. The Important Message ends here.

Sorry for the short chapter. I have decided that since the wait for the next chapter is longer than the previous wait, I will put up a sneak peak on the next chapter.

Next Chapter: In which the commanders and Omega Squad confront the Olympians.

Here are some the commanders that were revealed this chapter (by appearance):

1. Will Solace a.k.a. Marksman - Gamma

2. Piper Mclean a.k.a. Charmer - Alpha

3. Frank Zhang a.k.a. Eagle Eyes - Alpha

4. Zoe Nightshade a.k.a. Huntress - Gamma

5. Reyna a.k.a. Avila - Delta