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The Gamer, Chapter 16
I just stood there stunned for a moment. No way she did that, right? I went back to my bunk to lay down, but my brain kept replaying that moment over and over again, until I finally realized I could use Gamer's life to stop being flustered. After I did that it wasn't too much longer until I drifted off to sleep.
One thing the Gamer's Life skill doesn't do, is prevent the problem that all demigods have when in Morpheus' realm. Nightmares. I opened my eyes to a very startling sight. I see a coffin in front of me. It is jet black, with a scythe on the top. The scythe is glowing gold, and I hear a voice in my head. "Don't even try to stop me, boy. I will topple the gods!" Followed by what I can only call a blood-curdling laugh that chilled me to the bone. I was terrified, I reached for Whirlpool in my pocket, but it wasn't there. I was panicking, hyperventilating. Then the coffin started to open slowly. Before I could see what was inside of it, I finally woke up in a cold sweat. I decided to take a little walk to clear my head. I opened my cabin door, and started walking towards the arena. When I got there I started training, just to get my mind off of what happened. I pulled out my sword, and hit the dummies a few times, before:
Ding!
Due to training, a skill has leveled up!
Swordsmanship- Lv: 3
Can use a sword to harm an enemy
I dismissed the notification and kept going. Eventually I put my sword away, and just started exercising like a normal person. Push-ups, sit-ups all that. I completely zoned out, and was just exercising until the sun brought me back to my senses. Wait, the sun? That can't be right! I turned around and, sure enough, the sun was rising right over the lake! I checked the notification boxes that came up while I was working.
Strength +1
Strength +1
Strength +1
Agility +1
Agility +1
And then:
You have leveled up!
You are now level 12!
Choose a new Skill:
Ice manipulation- Lv:1
You can use your abilities to create and move ice!
Price: Water controlling +5 MP
Critical Strike- Lv:1
Hit in a vital area to deal MASSIVE damage!
Damage: 150% of attack
Oh wow! Those are both really good, but I think I'm going to pick…
"Critical Strike" I said aloud. The choice highlighted and confirmed. But there was more!
2 skills unlocked!
Pocket Dimension Create- Lv:1
Takes a snapshot of the world as it is and creates a pocket dimension with no people or animals. Anything moved/damaged in these Pocket Dimensions will be reset if you close and reopen the pocket dimension.
Empty- No people or animals, just you
Pocket Dimension Suspend- Lv:Max
Let's you leave the pocket dimension exactly how it is while returning to the real world
You're stats are now:
Health:325
Mana:115
Strength:10
Intelligence:7
Agility:10
Xp to next Level up: 0/415
Hell yeah! I'm not sure how the pocket dimensions could be useful, but im sure I'll figure out a way to make use of them. My stats are still lousy, but they are getting better! I turned back towards the slowly rising sun, and sat down on one of the benches in the arena. I just sat there watching the sunrise, until suddenly I heard the horn sounding, signaling breakfast. I got up and started towards the mess hall. When I was about to pass by the cabins, I saw Thalia hustling towards the mess hall.
"Hey Thalia!" I called. She looked up and as soon as she saw me, her face was redder than the strawberry fields in spring. I jogged a little to catch up with her. "Hey, how'd you sleep?" She mumbled something under her breath, her face getting even redder than before. "I can't hear you when you mumble, Sparky!"
"Don't call me Sparky!" she said, and a little spark hit me in the arm. It wasn't enough to knock me down but it took 15 points of health.
"Hey! That hurt!" I said sarcastically. "Are you feeling alright?"
"I'm fine!" She raised her voice a little bit. I know she didn't mean to, but it kind of hurt a little bit.
"Okay.." I said hesitantly. We got to the mess hall shortly after. I sat at the Posiden table with Percy. As usual, before we got any food Chiron the centaur went to the front of the room and stomped to get everyone's attention.
"Good morning, everyone! I only have one thing to say. Please don't leave you're cabins at night. There is a curfew." He looked over at me when he said that, and my face got a little red with embarrassment.
"well now that that is out of the way," Mr. D spoke up, "Let's eat!"
"Agreed." Stated Chiron. We proceeded to get out food, and the campers one by one went up to the alter to sacrifice some food. When I got back to the table I ate in silence.
Percy must have noticed that something was up, because he asked "Hey bro, is everything is alright?"
"Yeah, just didn't get much sleep last night."
"Nightmare?"
"Yeah."
"Damn dude. Ill be right back" He got up and walked towards the bathroom. I returned to eating in silence. Suddenly Thalia g sat down next to me.
"Hey, I'm sorry for snapping at you earlier. And about last night.." she started. So that is what happened! "I'm sorry if it seemed like I was coming on a bit strong, It's just.." and she kept trying to explain herself and apologizing and so I did the only thing that seemed sensible. I kissed her. Right there in the mess hall. She immediately turned beet red. She tried to say something, but all that came out was "huhh uh…"
"Come on, Percy's about to come back!" She looked sad, but went back to her table. I looked at her and used 'observe'.
Thalia Grace
Title- Protector of Camp Half-Blood
Level- 19
Race- Demigod, Daughter of Zeus
Health- 825/825
Mana- 800/800
Strength- 27
Intelligence-15
Agility- 22
This is the daughter of Zeus that almost died to protect her friends and so they could make it to camp. She was turned in to a tree by her father to keep her from dying.
Likes- Grover, Annabeth, Luke, Logan
Dislikes- Her father, being alone, heights
She really likes Logan.
I read the page with a stupid grin on my face, and then dismissed it just as Percy sat down.
"Hey, Logan, why the grin?"
"Just having a good day!"
Lie Failed
But I didn't care. He obviously knew something was up, but couldn't put 2 and 2 together. Just then it occurred to me that I never saw Percy's stats. I looked at him and used 'observe'.
Percy Jackson
Title- Son of Poseidon
Level- 17
Race- Demigod, Son of Poseidon
Health- 775/775
Mana- 725/725
Strength- 25
Intelligence- 13
Agility- 20
This is the kid who returned the lighting bolt to Zeus and the Helm of Darkness to Hades. He single-handly prevented a war between Zeus, Hades, and Poseidon.
Likes- Blue food, His mom
Dislikes- The Olympians, Hades, His stepdad Gabe
He likes Logan, but doesn't understand why he is lying.
Heck yeah, but I do kind of feel bad about lying to him. I might tell him what's going on later. That is, as soon as I understand what's going on. That brings up the question, what is going on between me and Thalia?
A/N: Hey guys, gals, and everything in between! I apologize for how long its been since the last chapter, I've just gotten so busy recently. Between school, scouts, work, band, and a whole shit load of other stuff that I've had to do. I promise to do my best to upload more often than I have. I can't promise that I will have steady schedule, but I can promise more than 1 more chapter before Thanksgiving! I really hope you enjoyed this chapter, and please favorite, follow, and leave reviews on how I can do better! Also, I'm sorry if there are any inconsistencies, as it has been a really long time since I've written anything, so please forgive me if anything is fucked up, and just let me know and I'll try to fix it. Thank you, and MTFBWY!
-Loganthewizkid