Hey, Lilith here. I'm not a very patient person and the sixteen reviews have yet to appear. Heck, the double digits have yet to appear for chapter 2. Ah well, don't wanna disappoint my 39 followers. Wait, 39 followers?! SWEET! Thank you all so much! Also to the 21 readers who favourited, and 317 views? OMGs you all are the best!
Damn, too many exclamation marks. I know, I know, my author's notes are always long. I can't help it, this is how I communicate. I haven't any friends to talk to about PJO without annoying them.
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Shoot, nearly forgot the ever important disclaimer. Well, here goes...
DISCLAIMER: Percy Jackson and co is/are owned by Rick Riordan, who lives in America (right?) I am but a lowly, unimportant teenager who spends too much time on her computer writing ridiculous stories I'm too embarrassed to put up. In this story I merely own the story plot and some made-up characters. I AM NOT RICK RIORDAN! I AM A GIRL!
There you have it. Not too much right?
Chapter 3: A Difficult Position
"We begin training on the morrow. You are dismissed." Chaos instructed before leaving through a portal. The moment he left, I let go of a breath I hadn't realized I'd been holding just as Beta and Gamma started bombarding me with questions.
"Did you really come from Earth, the first planet?" "Why were you personally fetched by Chaos?" "What special deeds did you accomplish on Earth?" "Are you a human being or a demigod?"
I started. The last question surprised me. Beta was looking at me expectantly when I jerked suddenly. "So, are you human or demigod?" He pushed further. "H-h-how did you know of demigods?" I accused him. "Well duh, I'm one." He said it as if it were the most common thing in the Void.
And so, I did the natural thing that came to mind, I dropped my jaw, again. Realizing what I was doing, I asked him what century he came from when he joined Chaos. "Um, I was born end of the twentieth century. Maybe 1979 or something when I joined camp at age 14. I'm Roman. Joined Chaos when I was 18."
"WHAT?!" I yelled. Gamma was staring at me like I'd gone mad. Suddenly I shut up, motioned for the others to do the same and then to the door, where Agents Psi, Kappa and Phi were trying to eavesdrop. I'd sensed their presence earlier, but I was too shocked by Beta's revelation to react.
"What about you three, are you demigods too? Or are you some kind of spy for an enemy? Hold that thought. Were you spying on us?" I asked sarcastically and humourously after teleporting behind them to give them a scare. They jumped, like kangaroos, reaching the top of the doorway before falling on their bums.
"W-w-what… H-h-how? You can teleport?" They exclaimed like a group of fans crowding their biggest idol. "Vapourport, don't you mean? As long as there is vapour or any other kind of moisture in the air, I can be there in a blink of an eye." I informed them.
Their mouths resembled an 'O' at this point and I opened the door where Beta and Gamma were laughing at the 'spying' trio.
"So, are you three demigods too? What about you, Gamma?" I repeated my question. Gamma nodded before blushing and looking away. Agent Kappa nodded too, he seemed to always be nervous, but don't let that fool you, he's the best warrior in the council.
Agents Psi and Phi shook their heads before answering in unison, like some annoying twins I used to know. "We aren't Earthlings, we come from Saturn, the second planet."
"Oh." Was my oh, so intelligent answer. (A/N: Note the freaking sarcasm.) Uneasy silence followed before Beta cleared his throat and said "Agents Sigma, Gamma and Kappa, follow me. Agents Psi and Phi, return to your quarters immediately." " My orders." He finished before a single sound could be heard out of the twins' mouth. I'm just gonna call them twins, makes life sooo much easier. Maybe I'll try to talk to them later, see if they're any good at pranking.
Then Gamma, Kappa and I followed Beta out. He led us to his personal library that came with the position and invited us in, You see, your space is your space and others can only enter with invitation. I don't know who made that rule, but it's been around for millennia and has helped many people keep their privacy. Or it caused a terribly long waiting time when we visit each other. Whichever pleases you the most.
"Alright everyone, masks off. I wanna see who you are from Earth and whether I know you. Don't underestimate me, I have my methods." Even at Beta's command, no one pulled down their masks especially me, who has orders never to reveal my face unless ordered to by Chaos himself. I really didn't want to be spanked so soon after returning from a mission.
"Well, agents? Pull them off. You first, Agent Sigma. You are Lord Chaos' apprentice-to-be." Agent Kappa's mouth opened so wide a fly could have flown down his throat and he wouldn't have realized. "I can't, Lord Chaos' orders." I defended myself. Beta rolled his eyes and concentrated for a moment.
My hand flew to my face. I knew of his telekinesis and was determined not to fall victim like Agent Mu did. That incident is for another time, I really don't want to embarrass him yet. Instead, a portal opened and Lord Chaos appeared. Everyone bowed, especially me.
Chaos was surprised to see the three of us and two other agents gathering in one room and scowled. "What is the meaning of this? Why are my top 3 and two other agents convening in Agent Beta's library?" He demanded, hands on his hips. Miley Cyrus' 'Hoedown Throwdown' started playing in the library. (A/N: One-footed eighty twist, and then a zig zag, step slide. lean in left, clap three times... What, can't a girl have a little imagination? I wanted to add humour)
"Well, Lord Chaos," Beta started, "We just found out that we four come from Earth and wish to know each others' identities, right guys?" Everyone but me, or is it I. Oh whatever, at any rate, I was the only one who didn't nod. "Only, Agent Sigma here claims you ordered him to never reveal his identity, even to friends."
"That much is true, except the part about his friends. He has no friends apart from myself, being everyone's friend and Pi, my personal assistant. His identity will remain secret, but only among you four. Do you understand? Anyone who reveals who Sigma really is will be punished severely, regardless of his or her position," he threatened.
"We understand, my lord. We swear upon the river Styx never to reveal his identity unless ordered by yourself." Agents Kappa, Gamma and Beta answered in unison. You know, sometimes the way they talk remind me of robots, so freaking perfect. I wish I could be like that someday, but nooo, my stupid ADHD will make sure it never happens.
"Good. Agent Sigma, I will take my leave. You are free to tell them who you really are. Most probably they won't believe you at first though. Remember your promise, agents." Chaos reminded the three of them seriously.
Greeaaat, now I have to deal with a bunch of people who'll probably chew my head off. My expression then must have been F-R-E-A-K-I-N-G A-N-N-O-Y-E-D because Lord Chaos stared at me for a moment and laughed aloud, breaking any trace of tension in that room, and further shocking Agent Kappa who's always seen Lord Chaos as a stern, yet disciplined ruler who didn't know the meaning of 'fun'. His expression was funny too, but I couldn't read his face. I figured he'd found a way to hide those letters from sight when he realized their existence. I laughed at him, on the inside, of course, too.
Suddenly a beeping sound came over the intercom and Lord Chaos opened a portal, a dimensional doorway that looked like a swirling mass of galaxies and stars. He stepped through, gave us one last look, and vanished into the portal. Just then the tension in the room increased once again and threatened to strangle me.
There you have it, Chapter 3's up. I can't tell if it's short or not, I'm still not used to copy-n-paste. Forgive my excuses I know, I'm not perfect. I know, I'm not great either, my former bully made short work of myself esteem a few tears ago. I still haven't found all the pieces. Well, SIXTEEN reviews is the actual requirement, so REVIEW, please! If possible, please don't use the 'F-word' or anything related to that. I'm not a user of those words in particular. Thank you, good night, LJ signing off for now.
