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Chapter 11
A Dangerous Intention
Six years after Percy's death...
Mount Olympus
"Everyone is here, Lord Zeus," Chiron spoke as he bowed to the almighty god of thunder and lightning.
Everyone was anxious, with the exception of Eric, who couldn't care less about this annual meeting. Counsellors from each cabin had gathered in front of Zeus' throne. Even the Olympians, Hades, and Hestia had come to the annual meeting.
"I believe we can start the meeting now." Hestia said in a calm voice, handling the fire near the hearth.
"Let's go with the usual questions before we proceed with a more serious matter." Zeus said. "Percy?"
Grover immediately stood up, ready to tell what was on his mind. "I have been asking, poking here and there around nature, and nobody senses anything regarding Percy. However, some spirits are sensing a troubling occurrence on Earth."
Nico was next. "Still no sign of Percy in the underworld," Nico said while fiddling with his skull ring. "The spirits, however, are getting restless…," Hades nodded in the corner. "Where could he have gone?" Nico mumbled softly to himself, not allowing anyone else to hear the worry in his voice for the cousin who treated him like a brother.
"Artemis…" Zeus turned to Artemis. "What about the stars?"
"My huntress are pretty much helping out with Percy disappearance. The problem about the missing stars is not something so simple. I've tried asking around. Most are just clueless. I've yet found any solution." For being a maiden goddess with little patience for men, she showed that she too was worried about the son of Poseidon.
Eric stood up quickly and sighed loudly for everyone to hear. "Can we move on to a more important matter? Percy's gone and he isn't ever coming back. Let it go and move on."
Nico, Grover, Thalia and some of the gods glared at Eric. At that moment, three skeletal soldiers rose from the ground and fiercely yanked Eric to the floor.
"Nico! Stop it!" Chiron yelled.
"It's not me this time…" Nico smirked.
Everyone turned to Hades who just stared Eric's pale looking face with a surprising amount of emotion, considering he's the Lord of the Underworld and doesn't really show much emotion for anything.
"Stop this, Hades!" Zeus bellowed.
"Fine…" Hades snapped his finger and the skeletal soldiers vanish.
"It's true, right?" Clarisse cut in. "He's already gone. We should focus on more important matters. Like the titans rising." A few other counsellors started pondering and nodding.
"She's right! Why bother about that kid. He's dead! No one should care!" Ares followed suit.
Hermes walk to Ares and stood in front of him. "What are you looking at!" Ares provoked Hermes.
"Just a piece of advice, Ares. Be very careful what you say next. Some people are already very unhappy, and saying the wrong things won't end well for you." Hermes said as he pointed to Artemis and Apollo whom both had their bow drawn and arrow notched, ready to shoot at Ares.
Ares shrank a little into his seat and kept quiet for once.
"Let's move on to the serious matter…" Poseidon instructed Chiron.
"What can be more important than Percy!?" Thalia protested.
"Thalia!" Zeus sighed. "Continue, Chiron."
"As mentioned by Clarisse, the titans are rising… Prometheus came by just the other day, telling us to sign an agreement before bad things happen." Chiron said in a grim tone, as if judgement day approaching.
Everyone was shocked and started to panic. So many questions were flying around the room, even Chiron wasn't sure of how to handle the situation.
"Silence!" Zeus' voice boomed, causing everybody on Olympus to stop what they were doing. "Yes, this is troubling. Even with the Romans and Greeks as allies, we might have trouble in this war."
"What do we do? Is there any reinforcement for us?" Annabeth asked.
"There is…" Hera mentioned. "But…"
Before Hera could continue, in the corner of the room, a huge black vortex appeared and a cute twelve year old girl stepped out from it. She was wearing a bright red dress. Her skin was pale and her hair and eyes were black as the night. She stood there with both hands cupped in front of her body. She looked like a little girl dressed up as a princess for Halloween.
"I can provide you the reinforcement…" the little girl said.
Earth rank, Elites Mess Hall;
"Keep still, buddy," Aeolus chuckled.
"But I'm so excited! We're finally going back to Earth!" Kyros shouted as he started doing squats and somersaults..
"Aw~… look at him! Just like a monkey…" Luna teased.
At the mention of a monkey, Kyros stopped jumping and sat down. "Tsk. I'm not going to Earth anymore…" Kyros declared with a pout on his face.
"Luna… look what you've done. Now Kyros won't be following us!" Elysia said.
Luna slapped her forehead lightly. "I'm sorry, Kyros. Would you please accompany us to Earth?" Luna asked playfully.
"Tsk. Still not going," Kyros said, facing away from everyone.
"Aeolus?" Elysia looked at Aeolus.
Aeolus sighed and approached Kyros. "Come on, buddy… we need your awesome skills. We can't do much without your abilities in our arsenal." Aeolus said.
"Really?" Kyros turned to look at Aeolus with a puppy face. Aeolus nodded. "Okay! But I"m not gonna listen to her." Kyros said while pointing to Luna.
"Oh! Bummer!" Luna pretended to look sad.
"Be nice, Luna," Elysia said as she put her hand on Luna's shoulder.
"Ah! They're coming!" Kyros looked at the closed door.
Everyone slid their masks down onto their faces.
The door to the mess hall opened and a group of 50 soldiers walked in as they settled down. Kyros waved at some of them as the rest of the voids joined up to mingle with the soldiers. Soon after, Ulixes walked in and everyone remained quiet. The voids went back to their grand table at the front, afraid of being scolded by their leader.
"Greeting, soldiers!" Ulixes voices echoed through the hall. "Just like Khaos said, a war is approaching…and all of you will be part of it. However! I can't promise that you will be safe. We are all immortals but you yourself know that we can still die on the battlefield. So, I'm going to say this once! If you are not ready, neither I nor Khaos will force you. Please make a decision. Your fate depends on it…" Ulixes look around.
All the soldiers murmured. Someone stood up and all eyes was on him.
"I've been ready even before I joined the Elites!" He raised his glass. "For the justices! For Khaos!" He shouted.
Everyone including the Void stood up and raised their glass. "For Khaos!"
"Well done, Captain Rudy!" Ulixes praised.
"The Portal has been set up to sent us to Camp Half-Blood where the real meeting will be held. I would like everyone cooperation to move swiftly and orderly to the entrance of the vortex and wait there." Luna instructed. "Captain Rudy! Pick a few soldiers to help out with the store and equipment."
"Yes ma'am!" Rudy bowed. "Alright! Move it people!"
As everyone cleared the room, the Voids remain in the hall.
"Will you be okay with this, Ulixes?" Luna asked as she removed her mask, the rest soon following her.
Ulixes remained quiet.
"Ulixes…" Luna called out.
Ulixes still didn't say anything and walked away, not showing any emotion.
"He'll be fine, Luna." Aeolus said, not sounding sure though.
"Let's all hope so…" Luna said silently.
"Let's go!" Kyros shouted as he ran out the hall, catching up to Ulixes.
The rest of them smiled and walked out too.
Earth Rank, Vortex Entrance;
At the entrance gate to the vortex, The elites were moving about shifting stuff into the gate. Everything look so busy. Even the Voids were at the side discussing their plan. Captain Rudy approached Ulixes.
"Everything is done, sir!" Rudy said.
Ulixes nodded in reply, started moving, and went inside the gate. Everything was set down nicely around the vortex. "Great job as usual, Captain," Ulixes mentioned. "Call in the rest."
As everyone gathered around the vortex, Luna began explaining what was going to happen.
"All of you will set out first. Khaos has probably explained to them of our arrival. As soon as you reach there, get instructions from whoever's in charge and set up our area. Captain Rudy," Rudy stood at attention, "I'm placing you in charge of all admin!"
"Yes, ma'am!" Rudy make a fist with his right hand and place it on his left chest as a salute.
"Lastly… don't get in trouble…" Luna warned. "That goes for everyone!"
"Yes, ma'am!" Everyone stood at attention and saluted.
After sending everyone to Camp Half-blood. Ulixes asked the Voids to follow him and rendezvous with Khaos. As five of them stood around the vortex, Ulixes set up the coordinates.
"Let's go!"
Mount Olympus, Throne Room;
Khaos stood silently as all the gods and counsellors bowed down except for Eric who stood there questioning Khaos.
"Who are you?" Eric demanded.
"Eric, you idiot! Bow down!" Annabeth whispered to him.
Khaos spoke with different voice overlapping one another. "My name is Khaos, I'm known as many things." Eric eyes were wide opened but he continued to stood upright. "You must be Eric Lee… I've heard so much about you…" Khaos said.
"Oh yeah!?" Eric was now standing in front Khaos.
"You should learn some manners, insolent fool!" As Khaos voice echoed, her eyes was shifted to different kind of scene in the universe.
Eric staggered back, looking a little horrified. "What in the Tartarus was that…" Eric fell on his butt as he looked on at Khaos face.
Everyone else didn't notice any changes on Khaos face. Fear. Khaos was manipulating Eric fear.
"Khaos." Thalia spoke up. "So you will be the one helping us?"
"That will be a yes, child. In a sense." Khaos said
"What do you mean?" Thalia said albeit feeling weird that a little girl was calling her a child..
"I am a being of a universe and most importantly, justice is what I'm more concerned of. I can't interfere directly but I can... contribute. I'm not happy with the way the gods ruled this world but it's a fact that this world is better off with the gods ruling it rather then the titans or whoever giving them orders." Khaos explained.
"So then, how are you going to contribute to this war?" Athena asked.
"I have created an army for different time and spaces. For this, I'm using my Earth rank soldier. The Elites…" Khaos voice echoed again at the mention of Elites. "They are a group of 50 strong and well trained soldier… definitely stronger the most of the campers you have." Khaos look around at the counsellors.
"Hah! I"m definitely stronger than them!" Eric said proudly.
"Shut it, idiot!" Thalia commented.
"That might be true… who knows?" Khaos said as a matter of fact. "That's why I'm also sending my most prized knights. Elite of the elites… The Voids!" Khaos voice echoed.
"The Voids?" Annabeth was curious.
"They are the strongest, not just in the Earth rank but others too. They were personally blessed by me. Their leader especially… none of you could win against him…" Although Khaos face looked innocent, everyone knew that Khaos wasn't kidding.
"Who are these Voids, may I ask?" Zeus asked.
"You can see them for yourself… in fact, I'm organizing a few battles. My Voids against their chosen opponents." Khaos said.
"Hmpf… I would like to see them myself," Zeus was smiling.
"Then swear that you will make sure that the person they chose will not back out," Khaos asked.
Zeus laughed. "Fine! I swear by the river of Styx, the chosen opponent will not back out from the match!" Zeus voice bellowed.
"Good then. It seems like they have arrived…"
As soon as Khaos was done speaking, a thick mist rolled in the room. Everyone stood up, ready to guard themselves against whatever was coming. As the mist spread around, five shadowy figures appeared, walking towards Khaos.
"Show yourself!" Eric shouted as he drew his sword and approached the unknown figures.
One of the figures on the right fired an arrow which landed right at the feet of Eric who fell back in awe and fear.
"Everyone, meet the Voids." Khaos said as the mist slowly dissipated and disappeared altogether, showing five figures in dark clothing and armor and surrounded by a powerful yet calm aura, stopping right behind Khaos.
"If you know what's good for you, I ask of you not to approach anywhere near Lady Khaos with weapons drawn like that." the one female on the right said.
"Are you the one with the bow?" Artemis asked, wondering where her weapon is.
"Indeed I am. I'm Luna." Luna said.
"Her shooting is rather impressive." Artemis thought to herself.
"Remove your headgear and mask! Reveal yourself." Zeus' voice boomed with anger and impatience.
"Negative." The one in the middle said in an unemotional voice.
"How dare y-!"
Khaos held up her hands. "Enough. We'll have the match soon enough. You can settle any issues you have in the arena. They are just here for me. All of you should be back at the camp. The reinforcement is already there. I suggest you make haste before trouble starts." Khaos instructed.
Mist started forming again. It grew thicker as it enveloped the Voids. They turned around and were followed by Khaos. The one in the middle stood there, staring at the throne. He raised his right arm and a sword materialize in his hand. He swung his sword at an extremely fast speed and cut the air in front of him. As soon as he did this, a wave sends chills to everyone, causing the Olympians and their company to all shake in fear.
"Ulixes..." Khaos called out.
The one in the middle's sword disappeared as he turned around and walked away. Slowly, all the figures in the mist disappeared and the mist dissipated.
"That last one... Ulixes..." Hestia spoke.
"What a dangerous aura he has. More dangerous than the rest" Athena said.
"Everyone felt that right?" Apollo mentioned.
Zeus sighed. "Everyone! Return to the camp. Close your eyes, campers."
Bright light shone in the room. The counsellors and Chiron disappeared, leaving only the gods to discuss matters among themselves.
Cemetery, Percy's Tombstone;
It was late in the afternoon. The rain was just over but the sky was still gloomy. The voids and Khaos were standing under a big tree. Ulixes on the other hand was right in front of a tombstone. Everyone was in the casual attire, no mask in sight. Ulixes placed a beautiful blue rose on top of the tombstone. Mist started rolling in as he turned to walked away.
"Percy?" a voice called out.
Ulixes was surprised at the familiar voice. He didn't turned directly but instead glance at the direction of the voice. It was his mom.
"Percy, is that you?" Sally asked again, unsure whether or not she'd actually just seen her lost son.
Ulixes kept casually walking into the mist, trying to not draw too much attention to himself, but fast enough to where he could get away from the woman he once called mom. Sally tried to chase him and find out who he was, but as the mist slowly dissipated, Ulixes disappeared as well. Sally was confused. Paul saw Sally standing still and called out for her.
"Sally, what's wrong?" Paul asked.
"Nothing. I thought I saw someone familiar." Sally said.
Paul looked around but saw no one anywhere near the part of the cemetery they were in.
Camp Half-blood, Outside the Big House;
"Hah! Voids? I'll make sure they bow down to me!" Eric was furious, but trying to cover it up with his pride. He wasn't going to let a bunch of glowing show-offs get in the way of him and his glory.
There was a commotion at the arena. Around the arena, all the campers had arrived and had their weapons readied to attack the group of unknown people. The group had appeared in the center of the arena as people started coming into the area. Before long, the camp, frenzied by Eric, had gathered with their weapons and their brave faces on.
"Who are you people!?" Eric demanded.
One guy stood out from the unknown group and asked in reply, "Who's in charge here?"
"Answer my question!" Eric asked again in frustration and annoyance.
The gods then flashed in, with Chiron following. They interrupted the conversation, even though they all knew that it was going nowhere.
"I'm in charge of this camp. Who might you be?" Chiron said.
"Greetings! I'm Captain Rudy, and we are the Elites sent by Lady Khaos!" Rudy introduced himself.
"Ah! My name is Chiron," Chiron nodded. "We were expecting you. Sorry for the misunderstanding. Everyone, weapons down!" Chiron ordered.
Rudy saluted Chiron. "We arrived early to set up our base. The Voids will arrive much later." Rudy explained.
"Understood. Follow me." Chiron lead them to where they could set up their base.
Everyone stared at awed. The soldier armors and clothing was way amazing in a way, compared to their usual orange t-shirt.
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