-Yeah, I'm writing an author's note. This is where we get into the traditional, Greek mythology part. Don't worry, there's a few twists. This chapter's got everything from godly bickering to bad poetry. But, before you start reading I would like to say thanks for the 5 reviews I have gotten so far. Really people, it only takes about 2 minutes out of your day, is it really that hard? Enjoy!

Chapter 3- To the Bravest

I watched in horror as the apple ran straight into the back of the god Apollo. Now Apollo, the god of music, archery, prophecy, and medicine; was a pretty cool guy. So he didn't vaporize us or anything. He just turned around saw the apple hovering there. He read the inscription.

"To the Bravest? Aww, how sweet, someone thinks I'm brave.(gasps) I sense a Haiku coming on." He raised his hands as everyone around him groaned (which gives you a hint on the quality of his poetry). Apollo then started his poem (complete with dramatic arm movements!)

"Cool Golden Apple

To the Bravest it belongs

I guess it is mine"

He lowered his arms when his poem was finished and took a dramatic bow. When he heard no one clapping he lifted his head. Everyone around started to pretend to clap enthusiastically. Apollo took another bow. He then snatched the apple out of the air (as it was still hovering in front of him) and stowed it away inside is golden robes.

Percy and I were still watching as Apollo walked over to his twin sister Artemis.

For those who don't know; Artemis is the goddess of the hunt and the patron of young maidens. She usually takes the form of a twelve-year-old girl.

She was talking to some minor godlings about archery. Apollo tapped her on the shoulder. She turned around and gave him the same exasperated, stern, and annoyed look she always gave her older twin.

"What do you want?" she asked, slightly annoyed.

"Oh, nothin' lil' sis"

"How many times do I have to tell you that we're twins? We've been alive for thousands of years, yet you continue to make such a big deal about those 5 minutes!" she was definitely annoyed now.

"Gosh sis, lighten up. I actually do have something to show you." He took out the golden apple.

Artemis raised her eyebrows "Oh my gosh" she said sarcastically, "You found fruit."

"Not just any fruit, read it."

"To the bravest" Oh yeah, because you are sooooooo much braver than me. Or anyone else."

"Oh, you're on. Archery competition, tomorrow morning!"

And that was when Ares decided to show up. Suddenly I felt angry. I wanted to throw something. I knew that it was just the war god's presence.

Ares walked over to the twins. He didn't notice us watching. Good thing, because Percy wasn't exactly on his good side.

"What are you squabbling about?" He asked casually. He lived for squabbles.

"Put a sock in it Ares." said Artemis. I guess Ares' presence didn't just affect demigods.

Ares' face turned a shade redder. "Watch your mouth Arty."

Apollo and Artemis glared at him.

"What do you want Ares?" Apollo asked.

"To see what you two are squabbling about." He snatched the apple. "Is it this thing? Oh, come on we all know I'm braver than any of you."

And so the godly bickering began. Eventually, they started yelling in ancient Greek. Some of the words were so bad there's not even an English translation. Artemis was smart though. She mainly tried to stay out of it. But one of them always yanked her back into the argument. She would start yelling things about stupid boys.

"Wow. I've never seen them like this. Well, except Ares." Percy said exactly what I was thinking. Apollo was usually so laid back and cool. And Artemis was usually way more level-headed.

Everyone was watching. Zeus walked up. "Why does this happen every time?" He asked in a commanding voice. "If I appoint a judge to say who this apple belongs to will you all stop fighting?"

"Yes!" They all said at the same time.

"Does this seem familiar to you?" Percy asked.

"Yes, seaweed brain. We are watching an almost exact reenactment of the beginning of the Trojan War!" I thought even he would know that.

"You there." Zeus said as he pointed to someone standing next to me.

"Who, me?" I knew that voice, but I looked over anyway. He was pointing at Danny.

"Yes, you child. Who do you think is the 'Bravest'?"

All of the other Olympians appeared. Most of them looked on disapprovingly.

Danny looked expectantly at her mother. Aphrodite looked perfect, as usual. She looked at her daughter, then glanced at Ares, then looked back at Danielle and gave her one nod.

"I believe Lord Ares to be the bravest."

Dramatic background music played and the meeting dispersed. Everyone went back to partying.

I had a very bad feeling about this.

End of Chapter 3! Woo hoo! Yeah, short chapter, but necessary. The next one will be way better. I'll try to update soon.

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