II: Chaos
-Percy-
The bright golden dust picked up in the wind near instantly and blew away from me, revealing a girl about my height standing behind where the Minotaur once was. I squinted to see her face better through my now blurring eyes. She had black, well everything. She had deep black eyes and long straight black hair that fell on her shoulders and back. She seemed to have no emotion on her face. Her black hoodie and long black jogging pants really helped her fit the emo look she already had going. What I was a bit more focused one was the long black broadsword that she was holding. Looking at it alone almost scared me. It was like peering into the void.
She turned around quickly and did something I couldn't catch, but from behind it looked like she was just drinking something. She turned to face me with a bright smile on her face. "I know what happened to you, at camp in all." Who is this? How does she know what happened? "I bet you're wondering about how I know and all, but it's actually quite simple. I was sent by a higher up to make you an offer. Since everyone here left you in the dust, it could be like a new start. What do you say," she said cheerfully.
Well, that's a lot to take in. I was just asked by a complete stranger to go with her to gods know where to start a new life. Who was the higher up she was talking about? Were they good people, for the right cause? I assume she's some kinda demigod considering she saw and killed a monster, but it doesn't make sense. My mom always told me things like stranger danger, but she also said try not to die. If I don't try to start a new life I might as well die, but can I trust this person to give me that new life.
"Look I know you must be really confused, but where we're going, no one will betray you. You'll be with friends new and old fighting for the same kind of things you fought for here. Peace, justice, the benefit of all." What about the people that hadn't betrayed me. Kyle, Nico, Thalia, Reyna, and others. Then again no one really betrayed me until the very end so I wouldn't know if even those people were still with me. The only people I could be sure still liked me were Kyle, and Nico since they never ignored me. Thalia can't be blamed because being with the hunt doesn't really count as her ignoring me. Wait...Friends new and old?
"What do you mean new and old?"
"Hate to be weird, but you'll find out if you accept my offer. Please come with me. It's perfect, your perfect." Let's be real. There's nothing to lose.
"I accept." Her already bright smile widened causing me to heat up inside. It wasn't a weird feeling, nor the heated feeling I felt with Anna-. I gritted my teeth as a mental image of the girl who just ruined me flashed by.
"Nice I've been wanting one."
"One what?" I questioned. She shook her head and snapped. I closed my eyes, honestly a bit frightened. The nice smell of the forest was replaced with the even nicer smell of the burning wood of a warm fire. I opened my eyes slowly to see a massive fireplace in front of me. I was resting on a couch surrounded by an oddly empty room. Just me, the couch, the fireplace, and what looked like some kind of marble walls surrounding me.
"You must be so confused," a voice echoed from behind me. I'm not even surprised anymore. I won't even look to see who it is, I'm just going to enjoy the warm fire and listen to this guy. "Not a talker eh, I guess that's fine." I'd hope so.
"So basically we know all about you Percy Jackson. We've seen your journey on Earth, from the original Minotaur fight to the very last one you almost just lost. If your wondering who we are than I guess I shall tell you. My name is Chaos, and I'm the creator of the universe and the true painter." That got my attention a bit more. Knowing how powerful gods were I instantly jumped out of my couch, spun around, and bowed before 'Chaos.' I remember Ann-, her telling me about the creator. She painted the entire universe and shaped everyone's reality, while in a constant feud with her brother End. That was until they had a war or two then had to sign a truce which depicted Chaos wouldn't create and End wouldn't destroy, they'd just let the worlds live as it was.
"You don't really need to bow, it makes me feel old. So does the title 'lord.' Now stand up so I can continue." My eyes widened in shock, my legs carefully extending until I was up on my feet. Well, that's the first time god has ever been so respectful. I regained my balance, still in awe as the most powerful goddess waved off things people like Zeus would kill you for not doing. "I've got a proposal for you," Chaos started smiling.
I finally got a clear picture of the woman before me. Standing at an average height she looked to be slightly taller than me, appearing in the form of a twenty year-old. Reflecting the sky and stars her long dress covered her whole body, apart from her small bare feet sticking out from the pantholes. She reflected outer space itself, likely the drawing board for her creations. A true goddess.
A golden crown rested on her head, not like the kings from movies. Small with a purple gem in the middle, matching the main color of her starry dress and eyes. "If you still want to fight for the universe, and those you love, you can join my army. The Army of Chaos is the protective force of the universe. I don't know how to explain it, but you fight bad touch monsters and resolve problems for people. You could also get a dorm here on Chaos planet, command your own squad, and even hang out with some people your, 'acquainted with.' Now I know you've been through a lot, but you need to think hard about this. It may be your last chance hero."
Silence swept through the room, only leaving the occasional crackle of flames. When you no longer have a reason to live, get one. Our eyes met and I felt like I could see my whole life fixated in those pupils. "I accept."