Chaos Warriors
Disclaimer: I don't own PJO or HOO
Chapter three
Percy's POV
Chaos held out her hand, and glancing around the clearing one last time, I took it. In an instant, we were flying through space, with stars, planets, and a whole bunch of other things I couldn't name flying past us, so fast they didn't register until they were already light years behind us. I smiled, finally able to enjoy flight in all its glory, and wondering what kind of place Chaos Central was. Would it be graceful, chaotic, dark, light, busy, empty? The possibilities were endless. Chaos interrupted my contemplation of what Chaos Central looked like by saying (in my mind),
"We will be arriving shortly, Perseus." And the next thing I knew, we were slowing down into orbit around a planet. It was covered by nature, but I could tell that people lived there. It looked like the wilderness had grown into cities and towns, allowing advanced life forms to live without destroying the planet as Earth had been destroyed. It was beautiful. Chaos seemed to have read my thoughts, and said,
"Thank you, Perseus. I worked very hard on making a paradise for myself and many other life forms. Come now, and let us go to my palace so we can work out the details of your new job, and introduce you to your new family." Chaos flew to an extremely large tree that was even more beautiful than the rest of the planet that had grown in the shape of a palace. It looked like all of the trees in existence, and it's blossoms were every flower I had ever seen and then some. Chaos led me to a medium - sized room, (her office, maybe?) and asked me to take a seat. I did, and was pleasantly surprised when not only did my seat grow to fit me, it was also quite comfy. Settling into her own chair, Chaos then spoke, "Let us get the formalities out of the way, so we may go and meet your new family. I would like you to become one of my commanders and advisers, which would balance us back out to three boys and three girls. Do you accept?"
I was instantly snapped out of my reverie, and responded with, "I would be honored, Lady Chaos, but if I might ask, what did I do to deserve such a great honor?"
This made Chaos smile, and say, "Even now, you are still humble. That alone is enough reason to give you such great power. Also, despite your betrayal by the ones you trusted most, you remain loyal, and pure." At this, Chaos stopped, and let that sink in. A million thought swirled through my head, most of which were all the reasons why I didn't deserve such great power. However, I kept my mouth shut and let Chaos continue. She didn't keep me waiting long, and continued, "As my commander, all of your senses will be enhanced, and your powers, though remaining the same, will be at least ten times more powerful than before. You will gain partial immortality, and your intellect will be considerably higher. You will also be proficient in all weapons. Also, don't be fooled by the name 'commander'. There is no traditional army for you to command. Anyone else would gain the ability to inspire and lead anyone. However, you, my boy, had it all along. Finally, all my commanders are given code names. Given your past, you may choose to change your real name in addition to getting a code name. Any questions?"
I took a moment to digest all of this info, then said, "Just one. When do I start?"
Chaos laughed and said, "Right now. Just take the oath and choose your code name. Oh, and your real name, if you wish to change it."
Shaking my head, I said, "No. I've been Percy all my life, and see no reason to change it. And as for my code name, can it be Hurricane?"
Chaos smiled warmly, saying, "Of course. Now, on to the oath. Repeat after me; I, Perseus Jackson, swear in my honor and my life to protect Chaos and all her creations, to aid the needy, and to fight evil, at all costs." I repeated the oath, and suddenly, all my senses and awareness improved. I understood many things I previously was unable to comprehend. (Though girls are still a mystery to me) I also sensed that I had a great deal more power than before, to the point where I surpassed the entire Olympian pantheon in terms of raw power. I also sensed five other beings with the same amount of power not far away. In fact, I sensed all beings on Chaos Central, big and small. Chaos must forgotten to mention that ability. I wondered if she forgot to mention any other new abilities.
Chaos laughed, and said, "I didn't forget anything. Any 'new' abilities you notice other than that ones I listed are abilities you had all along and were simply unable to access." I nodded at this, impatient to meet my new family. Chaos seemed to sense my impatience, and turning towards the door, said, "Come now, Perseus. Let us meet your new family. A family that will never betray you."
A/N;aaand cut! Like I said in the (now deleted) AN chapter, I am no longer accepting ocs for this story whether or not I will need more later on remains to be seen. Thank you to everyone who participated in sending me an oc. You prove that not every random stranger on the Internet is a creepy jerk, contrary to what we have been taught! Also, as I haven't said this in a while, I might as well repeat; I love thoughts, suggestions, and constructive criticism! Haters and flamers have thirty seconds to run before I throw them into the depths of Tartarus! I love you all! Peace out! -Snowdrop