Chapter 5

Thalia's P.O.V.

The walk back to camp from the Empire State Building with The Hunters was dead quiet. Nobody really knew what to say. The highlight of the meeting was getting to see Chaos put that asshole Bryce in his place. He's even stupider then I realized; talking back to the Creator of the Universe like that. Even Percy wasn't that stupid. Gods I miss you, Kelphead. An amazing thought brought a smile to my face. Maybe Chaos knows where Percy is! He has to know! He's the Creator of EVERYTHING. I quickened my pace. I've got to tell the others!

Artemis' P.O.V.

That meeting was a lot to take in. I can't believe the gall of the insect; addressing the Creator in such a way. I grow irritated of him and his advances towards my Hunters. Ughh I wish father would just allow me to turn that brat into an antelope already. He deserves it, for completely destroying the life of the only good honorable man I have ever known. Oh Perseus...

Chaos' P.O.V.

It is time. "Warpath." He turned his head towards me. "It's time to go." He grimaced, then he got that mischievous glint in his eyes that I know all too well. "Let the soldiers go first. You know how I like to make an entrance." he smirked. "Besides, we wanna make a good first impression now don't we?". Oh dear.

Camp Olympus

:Somewhere outside Camp's Barrier

Random Camper's P.O.V.

I cant believe I got stuck on patrol duty! My feet are killing me. My friends and I have been patrolling camp's border for the past 4 hours. Chiron told us that we should be expecting company soon. But he didn't tell us what to expect. Maybe he didn't even know himself. All of a sudden we heard what sounded like thunder only ten times as loud. It came from a clearing up a couple meters ahead. Me and the rest of the patrol quickly approached, weapons raised and ready to strike. What I saw, I don't think I'll ever forget. There in the field stood hundreds of soldiers clad in black armor with the Chaos insignia emblazoned on the each shoulder. Some carried swords, spears, and bow and arrows, while others carried handguns, machine guns, and rifles. Everything was completely still. Not one of them moved out of formation, if I didn't know any better, I'd have thought that they were just mannequins or toy soldiers; just waiting to be wound up and set loose.

In one swift movement, the whole army parted like the Red Sea and split straight through the middle. Out of it, came a man dressed in black and silver armor. The man started walking towards us with purpose in his step. Each soldier he passed stood at attention. It was obvious that he was the one in charge of this army. His black helmet, like the rest of the army's, obscured his face so that we could not make out his facial features; even up close. We he got to us, he asked

"Is this the demigod camp known as Camp Olympus?"

We all nodded still in awe of the sight before us.

"W-Who a-are you?" I asked while trying to keep my bearings and at the same time sound at least a bit confident and intimidating.

He simply smirked (I think?) and stated proudly "We are the Army of Chaos, by the order of Lord Chaos, The Creator of All, we have been sent to help aid Olympus in it's upcoming war."

"I am the commander of Lord Chaos' Army. You may address me as Commander or Sir."

He waited as if he was expecting something to happen.

"Are you just going to stand there, or are you going to invite us in?" he asked slightly amused.

We snapped out of it quickly and asked them to please follow us.

Warpath's P.O.V.

"After you my Lord" I said playfully.

Chaos just rolled his eyes at me and vanished through a black portal. Chaos is meeting at camp for a meeting with all the Gods, Goddesses, and cabin leaders to discuss the upcoming threat. This is going to be fun...

Camp Olympus

:War Room/Council Room

Gods, and Goddesses were seated around the table waiting for the meeting to commence. The cabin leaders were seated next to they're respective Olympian parentage.

Jason Grace was seated next to Zeus, Annabeth Chase next to Athena, Nico di Angelo next to Hades, Clarisse La Rue next to Ares, Piper McLean next to Aphrodite, Leo Valdez next to Hephaestus, Will Solace next to Apollo, Travis and Conner Stoll next to Hermes, Katie Gardner next to Demeter, Pollux next to Dionysus, and Bryce Portman next to Poseidon. As usual, Hestia sat alone tending the hearth. Grover Underwood was also present, seeing as he was christened Lord of the Wild after Pan's passing. Chiron stood at a respectful distance occasionally seeing if anyone needed anything. They were still waiting for Artemis and her Hunters to arrive, along with her Lieutenant, Thalia Grace.

After a few minutes, Artemis strides in with Thalia in tow and takes her place at the table.

"Finally! Let's get on with this." says Ares, clearly irritated at having to wait.

"Not yet Ares" replied Zeus. "We are still waiting for our guest. Be on your best behavior everyone." said Zeus, emphasizing the word "best".

Suddenly a black vortex opened up in front of the door.

"He is here." whispered Zeus.

Chaos walked out and smiled, taking his place at the table.

"Let's begin, shall we?" said Chaos.

~Time Skip~

Warpath's P.O.V.

"I believe that is everything. Our informants tell us the first attack should be in a few days. My commander has arrived with the troops this morning and are already settled in. They will be staying at the newly built Chaos cabin that I created for them. They will oversee the daily training of your campers and partake in regular camp activities alongside them." said Chaos.

A collective nod in agreement was shown by the other members of the council. Bryce fell asleep 10 minutes into the meeting.

"If that concludes this meeting, I shall take my leave." Chaos said.

"Wait! Lord Chaos, you mentioned that you were also sending your personal assassin." said Athena. "Where is he? Surely he is significant enough to have been allowed to attend this meeting."

The room's temperature grew ice cold. The natural daylight in the room dimmed.

"Why Lady Athena, I've been here the entire time." I said

Everyone jumped in their seats (except Chaos of course). Bryce was wide awake now. I could hear everyone in the rooms heart beat increase. I must have scared them. Poor things...

They all turned and looked at me wide-eyed. I leaned against the wall with my arms crossed. They never noticed me just hanging in the shadows in the corner of the room during the entire meeting. If they were my targets, they would have all been choking on the taste of their own blood by now.

Annabeth's P.O.V.

There in the corner stood a built man about 6' tall. He had raven black shoulder length hair with a few stray strands falling over his eyes on either side of his face. He was dressed in a black leather jacket, dark reinforced combat trousers, a tactical belt with small pouches, combat boots, and a pair of black fingerless combat gloves. His leather jacket had button flaps along the front which almost made it resemble a straitjacket of sorts. He also wore a dark weapon strap that was fastened on his shoulders and hugged his upper torso. Along the side of his lower left thigh, was strapped with a vicious looking combat knife that you would definitely not want to be on the receiving end of. On his right hip, he brandished what seemed to be a SIG-Sauer P220 pistol fastened snuggly against him. The whole outfit seemed very tactical and deadly in nature. His presence was extremely intimidating to say the least. I couldn't make out his entire face due the fact that most of it was hidden. He wore a black face mask that covered almost entire his face from ear to ear. The only part of him visible was his mesmerizing emerald green eyes. They looked so familiar...

"Warpath! That was not very polite." Chaos chastised half heartedly. But it was obvious he was amused and not upset whatsoever at his assassin.

"My apologies my Lord. I didn't mean to frighten them." said Warpath sarcastically. He wasn't sorry at all. I could tell that he knew that his comment would get a rise out of some of the council members present. And he was enjoying it.

"HEY!" yelled Ares and Bryce at the same time.

"We weren't scared, punk!" yelled Ares angrily. Bryce just nodded in agreement while he put on his tough guy bravado act.

"The moment I spoke, I could hear your heart beat increase and sense your blood pressure elevate. Plus you are perspiring like a pig. But I think it's adorable how you try to deny it." replied Warpath calmly. His stare made Ares and Bryce sink in their seats.

"Olympians and campers, this is my personal assassin, Warpath. He will also be fighting alongside you in this war. I trained him myself, not that he needed it. He will act as my replacement while I have other business to attend to as I am needed elsewhere. He will attend all meetings and will also oversee the training of the cabin leaders." said Chaos.

"It is an honor to have you with us, Warpath." said Athena.

"The honor is all mine, Lady Athena. Legend has it, that your great wisdom is only rivaled by your exquisite beauty. I now see the legends are true." replied Warpath.

My mother blushed a deep red, smiled and bowed her head trying to conceal it. I have never, ever seen my mother blush.

"I don't need your training! I'm the greatest warrior that ever lived! " Bryce yelled at Warpath.

Warpath was struggling unsuccessfully to stifle his laughter. As were some other members of the council.

"Silence!" hissed Poseidon. It was blatantly clear he was ashamed and embarrassed at his son's rude behavior.

"Well if that is all, then this meeting is adjourned." said Chaos and attempted to leave.

"Wait!" yelled Thalia.

Zeus and Artemis looked at her

curiously. Probably silently praying she wouldn't have an outburst like Bryce and make a scene.

What is she doing?

"I um-I..I mean we were wondering if you could locate somebody for us...I mean since you're Creator of the Universe and everything in it and all.." stuttered Thalia.

Chaos just smiled sweetly and asked "And whom might this person be my child?"

"Percy Jackson" replied Thalia.