Percy Jackson and the Incarnate - 2: Who is the spy?

CHAPTER 6 POV: Percy Jackson

The week was a blast. I wore my hood but enchanted it so that my family can see through it. I went to the movies, parks and even the beach. I avoided the waves, for I was still not ready to reveal myself to dad. I will one day. Estelle and mom were so happy when I was around. We had gone to Montauk to spend a day. The week ended and it was time to leave for camp.

I hugged my mom and Paul. I hugged Estelle and tickled her. I promised mom that I would return after everything ends. I put on my hood and left the house. I decided to have a walk towards the camp. As I turned down an alley, the surroundings darkened.

I immediately uncapped riptide, my trusted weapon. I scanned my surroundings. A portal appeared and a man appeared out of it. His eyes were as black as outer space, with twinkles like the stars. He wore pitch-black dress that showed constellations and the milky way. He looked more regal and powerful than Hades. His aura was way more powerful than any titan, maybe even primordial. I waited for him to attack but he never attacked.

"Hello Perseus. I am Chaos. The creator of the universe.", he said. I involuntarily bowed in respect.

"No Perseus. No need to bow to me. I hate it. Now, I have some matters to discuss with you.", he said.

"Lord Chaos. It is an honor.", I said. He chuckled.

"Stop this, Percy. Like you, I hate the constant respectful bows. Care to join me?", he asked.

I took a minute to decide before accepting his offer. He looked satisfied and took me past the portal. He took me to a beautiful place. A place so beautiful even Olympus paled before it. "Welcome to my Planet Percy. Planet Chaos.", he introduced. The portal closed behind me.

The place had a resemblance to the underworld, but lively. All buildings were black but not pitch black in Nyx's palace. But the blue-black with stars and planets shining. On the distance, like Mt. Olympus, was another mountain on which stood a huge palace. Like the buildings the palace was themed like outer space. Inside, it looked so huge, even a hundred Mt. Olympus can fit it. In the middle stood a large throne. Chaos expanded and sat on the throne after growing to about fifty feet.

"Welcome Perseus. This is my planet. I take care of the universe from this place. Do you know why I summoned you here?", he asked.

"To discuss about the war?", I said.

"Exactly. This war is different, for it also involves another pantheon. And I know you have visited them and trained under them. But their pantheon has powerful enemies. So, I decided to lend my help.", he said and clapped his hands. After a few seconds, another portal opened, and a few hooded people arrived. They looked like professional Assassins in their black hooded clothes and weapons.

"Meet the army of Chaos, Evlogimenos.", he said, and I sighed in relief. I heard a voice inside my head saying, 'I know you are in incognito Percy.'

"This is commander Thyella and second in command Thysia. They are a group of twelve elite warriors who help me run the universe. They are trained by me. They have yet to taste defeat.", he said.

"Then it is time to give them a taste.", I blurted out. Chaos chuckled and the two commanders looked angry. Although their hoods covered their face, their body language showed they were angry. Courtesy the Chiranjeevis, I know how to read body language.

"Who are you!! How dare you challenge us!! We shall destroy you within seconds.", Thysia roared.

"I am ready for a good fight. What is the catch?", I asked.

"If we win, you shall serve us until Chaos deems that the punishment is enough. If you impress us, we shall be kind and help you train meanwhile.", Thyella said. I nodded.

"If I win, I want your help in the war. I hope Chaos had informed you about it.", I said.

They nodded. "Fine. Challenge accepted. Rules of the duel. Three rounds. One round only weapons no powers. Second Round, only powers and no weapons. Third round, both combined. Those who win two out of the three wins.", Thyella said.

"I accept.", I said and extended my hand. Thyella shook the hand albeit reluctantly. Chaos looked amused at the prospect. "The challenge shall happen here, in front of me in this room. I shall be the referee. The other members of the army shall be audience. Evlogimenos shall first spar with Thysia. After the spar ends, I shall lend Evlogimenos energy so that he can spar with Thyella. If Evlogimenos beats one and loses to the other, I shall reserve the consequences.", Chaos announced. We three bowed in acknowledgement.

"Evlogimenos, I shall escort you to your guest room. You shall rest for a few hours before the spar begins. Thyella, Thysia. Inform the other members. You have time until Evlogimenos rest to rest and prepare. Being hosts, let us give him some privileges.", Chaos said and escorted me to a room. It was bigger than the whole camp. It had a bed, a wardrobe, and an attached bathroom.

"Percy. This is your room. I know that Lord Shiva himself trained you. I need to see what you are now.", Chaos said.

"You know them?", I asked incredulously.

"I am the creator. I keep in touch with Brahma. And all other creator deities in other pantheons. We all are the same in terms of power, but because of the mortals, we have different forms.", Chaos explained.

"So, you are Brahma?", I asked.

"In a way yes.", he said and turned into Brahma, the creator of the universe in the Hindu Pantheon before returning to his Chaos form.

"Wait!!! If you are saying that you are Brahma, then in the Hindu Pantheon, there are two entities more powerful than Brahma. Are they also powerful than you?", I asked.

"Unfortunately, yes. Even in our Greek Pantheon, I had my father. Void. All faded gods, titans and primordial beings live in the void. And I know what two entities you are talking about.", Chaos said.

"How do you know about the other pantheons?", I asked.

"Percy. You must understand one thing. All pantheons and gods are manifestations of their understanding of their surroundings. The Greek gods are like so because the Greeks had one understanding about their surroundings. The Hindu Pantheon is so because the Indians had a different understanding of their surroundings. Same goes for Egyptian, Norse, Sumerian, Mayan, and other pantheons. But almost all the pantheons have same or similar beliefs on how the universe came to existence. Some realized it sooner, while some realized it later. Since all the pantheons have similar beliefs and understandings on how the universe was born, we all creators of universe and forms higher than us know each other and help each other.", Chaos explained.

"Then why don't other pantheons mingle?", I asked.

"There was a time when it happened. Ideas were exchanged and the beliefs and understandings of life and beyond changed among mortals. As a result, we were close. But if we were close, even the evil entities of the respective pantheons were getting close. This led to many wars, conflicts, and deaths. Brahma, on orders from Vishnu proposed that we create a magical invisible wall so that the divine entities of other entities mingle very less. It had become rare. It did happen. When Greece conquered Egypt. The two pantheons had a mingle and came the Ptolemaic Pantheon. It does happen now too, but at a very minimal scale.", Chaos explained.

"It is a lot to ingest and digest.", I said, rubbing my head.

"I know. You will understand. You are blessed by Lord Shiva. Any small blessing from Lord Shiva is powerful. And you have an Avatar of Vishnu as a friend!! You can beat them. Percy. If you beat them, I shall give you a surprise.", Chaos said and his eyes twinkle.

"What surprise?", I asked.

"A surprise is a surprise. Rest. You need it. The evening will be so interesting.", he exclaims and leaves the room. I plopped onto the bed and slept peacefully.