Am I updating faster yet? I was kind of lazy to post this sooner but I finally got around to doing it today. As for the Kane Chronicles crossover I mentioned in Chapter One (technically Chapter Two but the first chapter was the Prologue), it's going to be put up soon I think. I've been really busy and I've had the story's plot in my head since June but...complications came and stuff.
WHOOOOO! NOVEMBER 11 2011! 11/11/11!
Disclaimer: I don't own PJO (very sadly).
One week prior to The Death...
"WAAAAH!" I sobbed in the corner of the newly-made Persephone cabin, arms wrapped around my knees and face stained with dark, runny mascara. Why did everyone at this camp have to hate me so much? I had only stepped foot into this wonderful paradise yesterday and by now, half the population of this place hated me! And that happened to be the femal portion! What was so hateable about me? Was it my silky dark chesnut hair that had natural highlights that changed depending on my mood and yet always managed to look good even if I had just gotten out of bed? Was it my deep blue eyes with tints of gold that seemed to captivate anyone who gazed into them? Was it because I could grow plants even better than the Demeter kids and could fight better than all kids of the Big Three combined and I had only arrived yesterday? Or was it the fact that I had gotten so much attention from all the male population of Camp Half-Blood by simply blinking at them? Why could anyone really hate me, Flora Candee Hyacinth Spring, the only daughter of Persephone in, like, ever?
I honestly didn't understand it!
But at least there was one person who understood me—Narcissa Ashling Slumber, daughter of Hypnos and my best friend since yesterday. She had dark hair with bright gold streaks and deep brown eyes that were gorgeous. She was way prettier than me since I basically looked like something that came out of a dumpster but no one seemed to agree with me which was very odd. But of course I only said stuff like that to get more compliments since I got insecure at times too. After all, I was one of the most powerful demigods ever to live but it wasn't that big a deal or anything.
My thoughts were suddenly interrupted as I heard someone loudly knocking on the door of my gorgeous cabin. I peeked through the eyehole and my heart fluttered. It was Nico Di Angelo—son of Hades and the only boy I wanted. But I couldn't have him. Could he be here to talk to me? I nearly squealed with delight but kept my cool seeing as I had to maintain an image.
I slowly unlocked the door and the face of Nico made me nearly faint.
"Um...here," he awkwardly shoved a cream colored envelope into my hands and turned around.
"Wait!" I called out, running after him. "Who's this from? Why are you here delivering it?"
Nico stopped walking and turned around (He was probably mesmerized by my enchanting voice.) "That annoying daughter of Ares—you know, the one who wears too much designer perfume that reeks—came up to me and told me to give it to you. She basically threatened me."
"Oh, thank you!" I said to him quite cheerfully. He saved my life! Nico Di Angelo made me see potential in myself! I felt alive again! And he was probably already in love with me! But I was still curious about the letter. And as he walked away, I looked down and read what the envelope said.
To One of The Prettiest in The Land,
Flora Candee Hyacinth Spring,
Daughter of Persephone, Persephone Cabin
Who the Hades could've sent me this? I ripped open the envelope, pulled out a letter and unfolded it. It had a rose pattern printed all over the paper and it smelled like Chanel No.19. On the letter itself, there was only more fancy script.
Dear Flora,
You are special—quite special indeed seeing as you have gotten this letter that only selected few ever get to even see. But you see, your specialness is very similar to the type that the people at this organization all share. You know—the usual extreme beauty that could contest Aphrodite's, mystical voice, advanced powers and so many more?
Do you not realize who we are? We are the only Mary-Sue Revolution ever alive because we are so special and awesome that way. We are inviting you to join us due to your overflowing potential for greatness. And we don't just say that too anyone!
So you have two choices now: accept and be one with your inner Sue or suffer our wrath of designer perfume! Remember, we have Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Givenchy and so much more on our side!
XOXO,
The Mary Sue Revolution Force To Take Over The World, or in short—TMSRFTTOTW.
P.S. If you do accept this once-in-a-lifetime chance, simply dial 898-87898-00823749
I gasped and the paper fluttered to the floor. How could this be happening to me? I was a Mary-Sue? I didn't even know what that was! Sure—there had been a lot of weird occurrences happening to me throughout my life such as being way too pretty but could I really be part of this secret and special organization so suddenly?
I quickly flipped out my iPhone (Iris phone) and dialled the number. I was not going to let this opportunity slip past me!
And that's when, the Persephone cabin door flew open.
A/N: Oh, and late Happy Halloween! I wish I could get more candy though. I was aiming for enough trick or treating candy to last until Christmas...but that's probably not going to happen. XP
Sigh, am I the only one who finds it annoying when EVERYONE starts to make their own "Mark of Athena" stories and only a fraction of them are decent or good? No offense though to people out there who actually did it. Before Son of Neptune came out, everyone was making their own but at least there were some really good ones...
Well, before I start ranting, I'd like to say thanks again to all you supporters. But more reviews means faster updates...*nods encouragingly* Lol. I really want to know what you guys think of this chapter.
Oh and if you like/ship Jayna (ReynaXJason) I made a songfic about it the other day and it's up. Check it out if you want and if you do, could you review? It'll make me happier... =]
~C.C.
