Hey guys have a nice week? I did yet didn't. I got sick on Thursday but was able to go to school but on Friday I got fully hit by a sore throat and by yesterday, I got hit by a full cold; blocked/runny nose, headache, sore throat, the whole lot which really sucks, I'm glad I rarely get sick so I don't have to put up with this often only about two or three times a year. That's strange because my sisters, brother, and father are ALWAYS sick, my mom and I stay healthy and don't get sick from them. So since I was sick I could barely focus on anything least of all this story so I know it's pretty short but I'll try to make the next one longer, I promise. Also, I got a review saying that the other commanders of the sectors already knew where they went because they had been in the meeting. I'm so sorry, I completely forgot about that fact so I apologize for it. Oh, also I got a review which asked how I would pronounce some of the commanders names so after their names I type in bolded parentheses how you say them. Also I will do them to the planets as well. Oh about the usual Anonymous review and account review things I would love to answer them but I have over 100 to answer and I really can't focus so I'll answer them all this week on the preview and the next chapter, I promise. Well, don't know what else to say so…enjoy!:)
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Song I'm listening to right now: 'Who will I be' by Demi Lovato(yup, still in my camp rock phase…)
Chapter 25
Olupaar Juponvoy(o-loo-par Jew-pawn-voy)(Sector eight's commander)'s P.O.V.
I was eating in the dining room, talking with my second in command and lieutenant. The room has four ling metal tables for each sector and right now they were all filled except for sector 1 and 2's tables as well as commander Athlon, second in command Charlie, and lieutenant Katosh's table at the front of the room. Their tables have been empty for the past couple of weeks and though we know they went on an important mission, Lord chaos never told us what exactly the mission was, where to, or even why Athlon, Charlie, and Katosh decided to go. So their disappearance on the mission has been the top gossip for every sector. That's what I am talking about with my two friends right now.
Rumors were flying around: They went to planet Tyundracuma to(tie-un-dra-coo-ma) stop the invasions that always happen there once and for all, to stop a civil war going on on planet Drakinutra(Dra-key-new-tra), helping the resistance on planet Zarkownagy(Zar-cow-na-gee), curing diseases on planet Kwyenuga(Kwee-new-gah), and so many other things. Suddenly the talking came to an abrupt stop as a swirling black mass appeared in front of Athlon, Charlie, and Katosh's table. When the black mass disappeared, Chaos was in its place. We all immediately stood up and turned to face him, completely quiet.
"Soldiers." He stated in greeting. We quickly greeted him beach before he continued, "I have something to tell you." He started as we sat back down, "As you know, sector's 1 and 2 as well as Athlon, Charlie, and Katosh have been gone on a mission." We all nodded, "It is not any of the rumors going around. No they are not stopping a civil war on Drakinutra, curing diseases on Kwyenuga, pr even teaching Adremainia(Ah-dray-ma-e-nea) how to plant. The truth is that I sent sectors one and two to go help a planet that is in a war." He admitted and we nodded in understanding. Dyana Treyci(Di-an-nah Tra-cy)(sector four's leader) raised her hand.
"Lord Chaos, if it is just because of a war, why did Athlon, Charlie, and Katosh go?" She questioned and Chaos sighed.
"Well, this war is very important to Athlon." He continued at our confused looks, "The planet that is having the war is Athlon's home planet." We gasped at that, "Charlie and Katosh, being his friends, decided to go help him." He finished. Hanquar Juvinore(Han-qwar Jew-vi-nor)(sector seventeen's commander), raised his hand.
"Lord Chaos, what planet is it exactly?" He respectfully questioned and Chaos smiled slightly.
"It is my first and most favorite planet. Earth." He answered and we nodded. So Athlon comes from Earth? I never would have thought, I thought to myself. Samyul Tyguihtar(Sam-ul Tie-goo-eh-tar) (sector nineteen's leader) raised his hand.
"Lord Chaos, why have you decided to tell us now after all these weeks that they have been gone on the mission?" Samyul wondered and Chaos sighed deeply.
"I'm afraid I have some bad news." We sat up straight at that, attentive, "During a battle this morning Athlon was taken by the enemy." We gasped at that, Athlon has been taken? But how! I wondered to myself.
"Lord Chaos, how was he taken?" Uionawua Dypoineanuf(You-ona-o-a Die-poi-knea-noof)(sector three's leader) asked.
"About a week or so ago the enemy had kidnapped a certain important woman to our allies and Athlon traded himself for her." He vaguely answered. Jordan Dafner(Jour-dan Daf-ner)(sector seven's leader) raised her hand.
"Lord Chaos, why did he choose to do that for some random woman?" She questioned and Chaos smiled slightly.
"Because, the woman is a woman he has loved for the past five hundred years." He admitted and we gasped loudly.
"Anything else you want to tell us Lord Chaos?" I asked when I recovered.
"Yes, she is also the mother of his child and I am sending your sector, sector three, fifteen, and twenty one to rescue him and help fight in the war." He finished before disappearing, leaving us to our shock. It seems like I'm going to earth...
Thalia's P.O.V.
I groaned and stretched before sitting up in my bed. I looked over to see all my Roman and Greek siblings sleeping in their beds. After about thirty minutes of trying to get back to sleep, I sighed defeatedly , realizing it was too late in the morning to go back to sleep. I got up out of bed and walked out of dad's cabin. It was about 6 in the morning and kind of chilly so I wrapped my arms around myself to warm up and walked through camp. It was about 3 in the morning and the moon and stars shone brightly, lighting my path so I wouldn't fall. I had no idea where I was going or why I had the urge to walk through camp in the middle of the night.
But I didn't complain, I just followed my feelings and instincts. After about fifteen minutes, I stopped and ended up looking across a field at Zeus' fist where a lone figure sat leaning against it and looking down at their hands. Just from their form and build I knew it was Nico. I continued to walk over to him and when I reached him I sat down and leaned back on the rock.
"Have you been out here all night?" I questioned and after a couple seconds he shook his head.
"I went to bed but woke up around midnight and decided to come out here." He answered and I nodded.
"What are you thinking about?" I wondered and he sighed.
"Just what Percy said during the battle." Nico vaguely answered which made me stare at him in confusion.
"What about it?" I inquired and he sighed deeply.
"When he made his deal with Kronos…what he said is bothering me." He stated which confused me even more.
"What do you mean?" I asked.
"He said that if Kronos handed over Annabeth then he would give Percy Jackson to them." He remembered and I nodded.
"Yea what's so bothering about that?" I issued. Nico looked up at the sky before looking over at me.
"Give. He said that he would give Percy to them but he never said anything about Percy helping them or Percy staying there." He explained and I realized what he meant.
"So if Percy isn't going to help them or doesn't have to stay there then…" I trailed off but Nico continued for me.
"Then what exactly is he doing there? What is he planning?" He finished and I nodded before smiling slightly in reminisce.
"Knowing Percy, it's something completely selfless, brave, and dangerous that will probably get him killed." I jokingly yet sadly said and Nico chuckled, nodding his head in agreement.
"Percy always did have a knack and talent for those types of situations." Nico reminded me and I nodded in agreement. I laughed as I thought occurred to me.
"I remember on his third quest when he decided to wrestle Santa's evil twin." I laughed and Nico joined in.
"I remember him telling me about that, it was hilarious." Nico commented and I nodded still laughing.
"It was hilarious to watch." I added, "Or the time he decided to hold up the sky just so Artemis and Annabeth could fight." I continued, smiling slightly. Nico nodded before smiling as if he had gotten an idea.
"Remember when he decided to hold up the river Lethe so we could get across?" He wondered and I nodded, smiling sadly.
"When the river crashed down on him, I remember being so worried if he would make it and if he did, that he would be able to remember things soon if not right away." I admitted and Nico sighed, nodding in agreement.
"I remember feeling that he was gone, drowned by the river, had lost his memories." Nico chuckled as he continued, "Luckily him losing his memories didn't happen for a couple more years." I nodded at that.
"Yea, when he and Jason were switched by Hera to help unite the two camps so we could fight in the Second Giant War." I stated.
"Or when he fought Ares on his first quest just so he could get the helm back." Nico reminded me. I burst out laughing as I remembered something.
"Or when he was fighting that boar during the Titan's war." Nico joined me in laughing there.
"I think we've established that he has done a lot of dumb and selfless things by now." Nico decided and I nodded, chuckling.
"Too many to count." I agreed. After that we went silent and just sat there staring up at the sky where the stars were twinkling slightly. A few minutes of silence later I spoke again, "It's hard to believe that for the past five hundred years, Percy has been far off into space in another galaxy for all we know while we tried to find him down here on Earth." Nico nodded in agreement.
"And now he's back and we have to find him again." Nico regarded and I sighed.
"Hopefully the reinforcements from Chaos' army will help us find him sooner." I stated, leaning my head on Nico's shoulder. Nico smiled lovingly down at me before pecking me gently on the lips.
"We will find him Thalia, I can promise you that." Nico promised and I smiled at him before closing my eyes and letting myself fall away into my consciousness which brought me into a deep sleep.
Uionawua Dypoineanuf(Sector three's leader)'s P.O.V.
I sighed and leaned back into my chair trying(and failing might I add) to get comfortable for the hundredth time. We have been flying through space to earth for the past hour and I have yet to fall asleep, I just can't sleep comfortably on a chair! Once again for the fiftieth time, I wished I was on my bed right now, not on a chair. I looked around the area of seats I was in to see that everyone, minus a few people were sound asleep, not having a care in the world. I was jealous that they were able to go to sleep so fast while I was still wide awake, not comfortable at all. Finally, after an hour and ten minutes, I was finally able to get comfortable and fell asleep. Sadly I was woken up not even an hour later because we had arrived at earth. I was told that it was about eight in the morning; we had been packed and ready and left by 6 this morning. Sadly, I am not a morning person at all so I was in a bad mood.
But I didn't want to seem mean to the campers and gods so I held that annoying mood in and acted happy, helping my fellow soldiers get off the ships. As I climbed off the ship and started down the ramp, I saw all the campers, soldiers, gods, and magical creatures standing up on a hill, watching us get off. I sighed deeply before continuing down the ramp, looking straight ahead, my expression completely emotionless. When I finally reached the ground I saw Olupaar Juponvoy(Sector eight's commander), Gimbynar Luyfugierni(Gim-buy-nar Loo-e-foo-gear-knee)(Sector fifteen's leader), and Kiole Skydner(Ky-ole Sky-de-ner)(Sector twenty one's leader) standing in front of everyone so I went to join them. They nodded slightly in greeting at me and smiled quickly before looking back over at the campers. Charlie Lencoenuvea(Char-lee Len-co-e-noo-via) and Katosh Uyoniamuva(Ka-tosh U-yawn-nea-moo-va) stepped out of the front line -holding hands as a couple would which made me raise an eyebrow but not comment- and smiled at us.
"Hello soldiers, we are glad you could come and help us fight in this war and save our commander." Charlie gratefully stated and we nodded in acceptance back at them- they are our leaders after all.
"We are happy to Charlie." I stated since I was the highest person of the four sectors that were part of the reinforcements.
"We need to stop this war but our other goal is to save Percy." He started which confused me.
"Sir, who is this Percy you speak of?" Olupaar questioned and Charlie looked at him weirdly before realization came to him and he nodded in understanding.
"Percy, is who we soldiers of Chaos' Army know as Athlon, Percy is the name he was born with." He explained and we nodded in acceptance though we were still a little shocked, "Why don't all the campers, soldiers, and magical creatures go to the pavilion and explain things to them. As is how the war has went so far for the campers and what the Army is like." He added and we all nodded in understanding, "And while all that is happening, all the gods, immortal camp counselors, Chiron, sector commanders, Grover, and Andrew meet in the war room in the Big House." He finished and everyone followed his orders, the campers, soldiers, and magical creatures heading down the hill and through the middle of camp. The group of people I was with were going down the hill towards a Big House.
After about half a minute, we finally reached the house and walked into it till we got to a room. Everyone sat down quickly, taking up every available seat so Olupaar, Gimbynar, Kiole, and I stood back, leaning against the wall to observe what usually went on in these meetings since we were the newcomers. After everyone had introduced themselves(saying their names and status at camp or in the army of course) Poseidon grew more serious and diplomatic and started to speak.
"Well as you know, yesterday morning, Percy traded himself for Annabeth to come back to our side." He reminded everyone, gesturing to the curly blonde haired girl who had introduced herself as Annabeth Chase, immortal camp counselor of Athena's cabin. So she must be the lover Chaos had told us about, I thought to myself before focusing in on the meeting again since Poseidon was speaking again, "We are determined to get him back on our side and will do anything to." He finished and I raised my eyebrows at his sincere and dedicated tone.
Wow, they must really care about Athlon, I thought to myself and from the expressions on Olupaar, Gimbynar, and Kiole's faces, they were thinking the same thing. As we went on through the meeting, one thought was bothering me as they planned on how to rescue Athlon from the enemy's side. After about half an hour, I couldn't hold the question in anymore and raised my hand. They immediately stopped talking and looked over at me, probably because I was the only person who hadn't spoken up so far in this meeting.
"Sorry to interrupt but a thought has been bugging me." I apologized.
"What is it Uionawua?" Katosh questioned and I sighed deeply, getting up off the wall and taking a few steps forward.
"We've all know Athlon-Percy, for a long time. I've never really met him much other than during a meeting but I have a few times and from those few times I've realized something; every single time something happened he'd do something that seemed really, really, really stupid at first but after awhile, the reason he did it was revealed and it was always a big helper for our side. I've realized in the past five hundred years I've known him that, no matter what happens, no matter how unexpected or unbendable something is, he always has a plan, more than one reason for doing the stupid thing and in the end, the stupid thing ends up saving our lives." I paused and looked around the room at all their faces before continuing, "So he must have something hidden up his sleeve." I finished and silence enveloped the group. Suddenly, thankfully, someone raised their hand and I recognized them as Nico Di Angelo, immortal camp counselor of Hades' cabin, "Yes Nico?" I inquired and he sighed, putting his arm down.
"Ever since yesterday a thought has been bothering me." He started, standing up from his chair, "As you said, Percy always has a reason to do something. I realized last night that during the battle when Percy made his promise his wording had a loophole." He admitted which confused me even more.
'What do you mean Nico?" Katosh questioned and Nico sighed.
"In the promise he said that if Kronos gave Annabeth back then he would go over to their side. But…" Nico trailed of here and my face lost its confused expression as realization dawned on me.
"But he never said anything about helping their side in the war or staying. So…" I trailed off her but Katosh picked it up for me, understanding now as well.
"So if he doesn't have to stay there then why is he?" She wondered and no one had an answer for that.
Athlon's P.O.V.
I groaned as I woke up from my sleep, hearing my cell room door open. I looked up to see Jacob walking in, carrying my food tray with him and smirking evily at me which made me glare back but he just ignored it.
"Look at little Percy Jackson now." He teased, "His friends and family have yet to come and try to save him, and they don't even seem that worried." He continued but I just rolled my eyes and ignored him. He continued to tease and annoy me but I just ignored it which seemed to make him angry. He suddenly got an idea and grinned, taking one step closer to me.
"You know, it's funny that you traded yourself for a woman that doesn't even love you." He started, "I mean you'd think you'd realize that she doesn't love you after she broke up with you five hundred years ago." He sighed deeply and lovingly here, "Annabeth Chase, my Annabeth Chase. She's not yours anymore kelp head, she's mine. Do you remember that kiss she gave me on the beach five hundred years ago?" He reminisced and I clenched my fist and gritted my teeth in remembrance of that horrible day, "She's an amazing kisser, beautiful, body of a goddess, and her brains are just a plus to that all! What ever made you think that she was yours? That you were ever even one her level?" He growled and I narrowed my eyes at him as anger flooded through me.
"Gosh do I remember her soft lips that fit perfectly into mine, her hourglass figure, her soft and golden hair that I loved to run my fingers through; I wonder if she ever kissed you like she kissed me that day on the beach?" He wondered innocently before grinning widely at me. I clenched my teeth and fists harder, realizing that he was right, we had never kissed like that(A/N: Is anyone other than me feeling disgusted at this. I'm a girl so it's really weird and awkward writing this but what else can I say in this situation of course he'd tease and pick on Percy like that. I don't have to like it though…), "You wish she was still yours but she isn't, she's mine and will always be mine. You are an idiot to think she would ever love yo-" He was abruptly cut off as my Chaos powers started to act up because of my anger. Dark arms and hands of energy appeared on both sides of Jacob and grasped his shirt collar, picking him up so he could look me in the eyes. I knew my eyes and figure was surrounded by black energy just from the terror I saw on his face when he looked into my eyes.
"Listen you little creep." I growled in a low, dark, and powerful voice that made him quiver, "If you ever talk about my Annabeth that way again and tease me about her like that again you will regret it. I have powers you can't even begin to imagine so don't. Try. Me. Because we both know that if you tried, you will lose no matter what. Do I make myself clear?" I threatened and he started to nod like a bobble head shaking from fear and terror, "Good. Now, get out of my sight." I state before the dark arms of energy hurled him across the room where he smashed into the wall opposite me. Sadly and unfortunately, he got up, barely harmed and bruised(though he looked like he was about to cry).
He glared harshly at me before running through the door close to him that he had came in through before pulling it open quickly and closing in behind him with a loud slam. I sighed deeply, still really angry and furious on how he teased me and spoke so disrespectably about Annabeth. But I just side, realizing I couldn't do anything to get him to stop saying those things. I also had the satisfaction of knowing I had scared him passed his wits, I had scared him enough to make him fall silent and look like he was going to cry and pee his pants.
I sighed, my chuckling drifting to a stop, before I summoned the food he had brought to me but had dropped on the ground and started to eat it slowly and painfully, using my mind to bring the food closer so I could bite it since my hands were still chained to the wall. After a couple minutes I finished my food and water before drifting into my thoughts. Thoughts of my friends, family, Andrew, comrades, and, of course, Annabeth, the love of my life. I wondered what they were doing and if they were trying to find me, ignoring what Jacob had said to me, he was probably lying, I know how much he loves to lie. After all, he completely ruined my life five hundred years ago when he made up all those lies about me that lost me my family, friends, and home. But I don't have to worry, he'll get what he deserves soon enough…
Well, there's that chapter. Did you guys know that I've been working on this story for half a year and, not once, have I missed my deadline(which I am extremely happy about).:) Well, goodbye everyone, hope you have a great week, I'll update with the preview on Wednesday and the next chapter on Sunday as always.:) Bye!