The Dark Side of the Moon

XI

Chapter 11

Previously....  

"Good. We need each of you to spy on the Olympians and my brothers' army. Avalon you will infiltrate Artemis' hunt and gain their trust to gain information for me. Stephan, you will go to camp half-blood to spy on the demi-god children, and finally my commander Perseus. You have the most important task. You will defect from my army and into the army of my brother as an informant once you learn of their movements you will report to me directly and immediately is that understood?." Percy nodded and Havoc continued. "You are all dismissed."

Now....

Planet Tiphos

As the trio left the throne room they went to their rooms to grab some last minute things before they had to leave for their assignments. Stephan however had everything that he needed so he decided that he should go check on Avalon.

After knocking for a few moments Avalon opened the door to see a concerned looking Stephan leaning on the doorframe. Avalon let a small smile appear on her face at his kind gesture to come make sure she was okay. Stephan raised his hand slowly, and carefully cupped the injured side of her face that was bruised.

"Oh Avalon, I'm so sorry." Stephan whispered. Avalon tensed at the foreign touch before leaning into his hand.

"It's okay Stephan it isn't your fault, plus this will make my story that I tell the hunt more believable." She laughed dryly. Stephan frowned before a realization popped into his head.

"Please tell me you don't have to take that oath." Stephan asked worriedly. Avalon looked in his eyes and found concern and something else she couldn't identify.

Percy finally emerged from his room with his cloak on and a backpack thrown over his shoulder as he walked towards the sounds of Stephan and Avalon conversing. He was fiddling with a strap on his backpack as he rounded a corner and started speaking without looking up.

"Hey guys you all ready to- oh" Percy said as he stumbled upon an intimate moment. "I can come back." Percy continued, pointing over his shoulder. Avalon shook her head softly and Stephan pulled his hand back to his side still keeping eye contact with her.

"No we need to get on with our assignment." Avalon said softly. Stephan looked away before nodding his head in agreement.

"Alright well at least y'alls assignment is straightforward. I have no idea how I'm getting into Chaos' army." Percy said frowning. Stephan let out a small laugh, while Avalon furrowed her eyebrows together in thought. Percy waved his hand in front of her face trying to get a response.

"Well you could always surrender yourself to them. Maybe that'll be the quickest way to find them." Avalon stated. Percy looked at her warily as did Stephan.

"We are not going to willingly surrender over commander to Chaos." Stephan replied. Percy took a deep breath.

"Chaos wouldn't kill me. A "former" commander from his brothers' army? I have too much valuable information to offer." Percy said. Stephan and Avalon shared a nervous glance then back to their commander.

"It might be awhile before we see each other again." Avalon whispered sadly. Percy pulled her into a hug along with Stephan.

"Don't worry about me; I'll message you guys when I can. We need to board the ship for Earth, I think I have an idea on how to meet Chaos face to face." Percy said confidently.

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Oliver made his way to the throne room quickly after being summoned by Chaos. He pushed the throne room doors open to see Chaos waiting patiently on his throne. When he saw Oliver he smiled and motioned for him to come in.