A/N Hey. We are back with chapter 3! Whoop whoop! I would like to give a shout out to Libb23, 1) for guessing the right quote 2) for being awesome.

Okay, time for chapter 3. Enjoy!

We do not own PJO or HoO, that's Rick.

This chapter is dedicated to lunarchroniclesandcockatiels cockatiel, Coconut.

Chapter 3- C is for Cockatiel

Travis sat on a log, waiting for Katie. That was, until he saw a multi colored bird he assumed was a cockatiel.

What was a cockatiel doing there?

While he was staring at the bird, Katie walked up behind Travis and whispered in his ear,"Boo."

Travis jumped, then started laughing along with Katie. Travis pointed out the cockatiel. The bird flew up near them. What they didn't know was that the bird was mentally remembering every word of their conversation.

Meanwhile, Percy was having a conversation with one of the Apollo kids, Kayla, who was giving him a speech on modern medicine.

"Did you know?" she said. "That cancer can be inherited genetically? Like, if your grandfather had it, you could also get it too? Of course, its more likely with demigods since gods don't have DNA. So, for instance, if you and Annabeth both had cancer, and you had kids, your kids might get it too?"

"Wow. Cool- I mean that's um.. Okay. Moving on."

Back at the log, the rainbow cockatiel was getting bored with Travis and Katie. The bird took flight, heading towards the cabins to spread gossip.

It's first stop was at the Big House, where Chiron was standing, with the few of Athena cabin.

"Annabeth pregnant." it squawked.

"What?!" One of the Athena kids yelled.

"And Kayla has cancer," the bird squawked again.

"What is up with that bird, Chiron?" One of the Athena kids asked.

"That's not just any bird. That's the Rainbow Cockatiel. It is a sacred animal of Iris. The bird has a photo graphical memory. It repeats what others say but jumbles it into gossip. Never trust what this bird says."

The Athena Cabin all eyed each other with disbelief.

Meanwhile, the bird flew other Piper and Jason.

"Well, I have to go." she said, waving goodbye to her boyfriend. "Mom is visiting."

When Piper was out of sight the bird squeaked,"Piper is cheating on Jason. Mom is not here."

Jason looked around wildly. He finally spotted the speaker, the bird.

"What are you talking about, bird?"

"Katie slept with Percy." The bird said.

"What?!"

"Jason! Don't listen to the bird. That's the Rainbow Cockatiel! It spreads gossip!" One of the Athena kids yelled. They had run after the bird.

Jason rolled his eyes at them. After all, they once had blown up part of their cabin because of a fire. They were usually right... but still...

"Hey bird!" he called. "Can you tell me who is going to win the lottery?"

"Luke Skywalker." it squawked. "1984."

Okay, so the Athena cabin was right. Hopefully.

Meanwhile, the cockatiel had flown towards the lake, where Percy was after talking to Kayla. He was trying to teach Nico to swim.

"Nico, relax. It's not that hard."

"B-but it's freezing!" Nico stated.

"Nico, you haven't gotten in the water yet."

"Annabeth loves Leo!" The cockatiel squawked.

"What?" cried both Percy and Nico.

"Sorry, Nico." said Percy, running out of the water. "I have to talk to Annabeth!"

Miranda was reading a book out loud to one of her younger siblings.

"You can help me pick out a tiara when we're done saving the world." she read, glancing at the bird flying overhead.

Miranda saw Percy running to where Annabeth was working with Leo on the new monster proof phones.

Percy marched up to Leo. Leo was about to greet Percy but Percy punched Leo in the face. Then he turned to Annabeth and yelled,"YOU LIKE LEO?!"

"Well, I like him." she said. "Just not in a boyfriend kind of way."

Percy relaxed a bit. "You sure? Because the bird said differently."

"Bird?" Annabeth questioned. "What bird?"

"That rainbow bird flying overhead."

As if on cue, the bird yell," CALYPSO IS MARRIED!"

"WHAT IS THAT NICE LOOKING BIRD TALKING ABOUT?!" Leo yelled.

"Don't listen to that bird, stupid. That is the Rainbow Cockatiel. It spreads gossip. Never true gossip though."

The bird was having fun spreading gossip. His next stop was the infirmary.

"Miranda is secretly a princess!" the cuckoo cockatiel yelled. "She's saving the world!"

"Um, okay." said Kayla. "That's nice, I suppose."

A few of the Athena kids appeared to be chasing the bird.

"Come back!" one yelled. "You lied!"

"Come back here, bird!"another Athena kid yelled.

All the campers chasing the bird stopped running. A shining rainbow had appeared in front of them. The rainbow outlined a woman, until an actual woman appeared.

"Hello, demigods. I am Iris, goddess of the rainbow."

"Hello, Lady Iris. Is this your bird?" they asked as politely as possible.

The said cockatiel flew over to Iris's finger. "Ah, yes." she said absentmindedly. "Say hello, Arcus. I hope he wasn't causing any trouble. Was he?"

"Yes, Lady Iris. Your Arcus was spreading rumors," a brave young camper said.

"Oh, I am deeply sorry! Arcus is always getting in trouble. I hope you can forgive him. He only means well."

Some of the campers glanced at each other. "Well..."

"Yes, of course." butted in Annabeth, glaring at everyone else.

"Oh good! Thank you, godlings. I am afraid we must be off."

"Goodbye, Lady Iris...and Arcus," the campers called.

Iris waved and shimmered back into a rainbow and fade till only the blue sky and clouds could be seen.

After everyone cleared everything up, it was Friday, so they played Capture the Flag. Athena won, as usual.

The perfect ending to a not-so-perfect day.

End of Chapter 3

A/N There you go! Chapter 3. Please review and tell us what you thought! Also, check out our other stories! Until the next chapter.

Goodbye and may the odds be ever in your favor.(said by Effie Trinket)

~Booknerd and lunarchroniclesandcockatiels