Hey guys I am back. Here is the next chapter for New Dawn. I am grateful to those who have waited patiently for my return. My sincerest apologies. Enjoy.

It has been six months since my birthday. Six months of training. Six months of pushing myself to my limits and passed them just be strong enough to survive. The day after my birthday was an awkward one when Nyx and her children arrived.

Nyx I will admit was beautiful. Long raven black hair down to her middle back. Black Capri pants and a midnight blue blouse. Her bow hung from her quiver which was situated on her waist. A pair of daggers sheath on her calves. Her eyes were as black as night and her skin was a pale white.

As she strode through the camp heads turned in her direction including mine which got me a big shock from Thalia standing next to me.

"What was that for?" I asked.

"That depends on what you were just gawking at fish face," Thalia said jealously.

"Oh.. Um …I- I- I was staring at that bird over there. Its beautiful." I stammered not wanting to get shocked again.

"That's Mrs. O'Leary Percy," Thalia said snickering. I knew I was caught and laughed with her.

"I wonder why she is here though. It is very rare to see Nyx out during the day." Thalia said.

"Chaos requested her to bring her children. She believes they will be a big help on my quests to fight the Titans and Primordial's. Nyx was against it at first because Chaos has me fighting and taking Erebus's power first. C'mon lets go meet her and her children." I said. She was shocked to know that I had to fight with Nyx's children by my side instead of just her and Nico.

As we got close enough to hear Nyx and the gods talking I observed her children closely. Her son was only a couple inches shorter than me. He had dark black hair with blue highlights in it. His eyes were as black as the deepest pit in Tartarus. His skin just as pale as his mothers. He was wearing black combat boots, black camo pants and a purple and red striped polo shirt. I didn't see any weapons or armor but I did see two wrist bands with a description of a roman short sword. He also had a chain with an amulet in the shape of a chest plate.

His sister was eerily similar in the looks department. Deep black eyes but with a tint of blue around the iris. Black hair as long as her mothers with purple highlights. Her skin though had a light tan to it, probably from her fathers side. Like her brother she wore black combat boots and black jeans with a blue and purple striped blouse. Her armbands had a battle axe on it. She wore a charm necklace with a bunch of charms depicting something different. There were so many that I couldn't make any of them out.

"It's good to see you again Nyx. How have you been?" Zeus asked politely which shocked everyone around him. Zeus was never one for politeness. He usually demanded respect.

"I have been good. My domain is as powerful as ever." Nyx replied.

"That's good. May I ask what brings you here?" Poseidon asked. He sounded cautious.

"I will answer that Zeus," Chaos said appearing in a portal. I watched Nyx' children tense slightly till they saw their mother smile softly at Chaos.

"Mother, who is this? I am not sure I have ever met her before." Nyx's son asked. His voice was deep, but very calming.

"This Markus, is Chaos. My mother." Nyx said. I would have laughed at the expression on her children's face if I hadn't been in that type of position before. Meeting a relative you have never known but heard about isn't easy.

"Mother, why are we here?" Her daughter said. Her voice was almost musical. Like when she talked there was a musical note being played.

"Well Luna, Markus, you are here because your destinies have finally been decided. You two will aid my champion against my brother, Order. Along with a few others as well." Chaos explained. She shot Nyx a why didn't you tell them look. Nyx only chuckled a bit.

"Your champion? How can this work out. The children of the primordial gods and the Olympian gods have hated each other completely since the beginning of the gods reign. Can this work?" Luna asked. She didn't sound hateful, but worried, as if this was destined to blow up big time.

"Because my dear, the universe is at stake here. Not just the world. We must all put aside our differences and work together." Chaos said softly. "Right Perseus?"

I shifted uncomfortably as all turned to me, scrutinizing my appearance in this conversation. "That is right Lady Chaos. Whatever difference that we have must be put aside and resolved later. We can no longer have enemies amongst ourselves." I answered honestly.

"Perseus Jackson?" Markus asked.

I nodded. It seems unfortunately that I was recognized everywhere. I hated being the center of prophecies and quests.

"Hmm, I thought you would be taller and broader. I guess looks can be misleading. Nice to meet you. The names Markus Knight. I hope to train with you soon." Markus said. He offered me his hand in greeting. For some reason he unnerved me. I shook that feeling off and took his hand.

"Likewise. It would be a fun time." I said shaking his hand before letting go. His sister offered me her hand as well.

"The names Lunita Knight but please call me Luna. I hate my full name." She said. I smiled as I shook her hand.

"Then please call me Percy." I said before waving Thalia forward. "This is my girlfriend, Thalia daughter of Zeus."

"Nice to meet you both." Thalia said. I noticed the strange look I got from Zeus when I claimed Thalia to be my girlfriend. It wasn't anger like I was expecting. No, it was acceptance of our fate. I got the feeling that the goods haven't told us everything and wont till the last moment when we couldn't refuse.

"Now that we are all acquainted lets discuss the upcoming battles and training." Zeus said.

As we spoke Juniper came up to us and handed me Aurora who was giggling. I got strange looks from Nyx and her kids but they didn't comment. They saw the gods not say anything and figured it wasn't an important issue. We spoke for hours and planned everything we could.

That was six months ago.

Now here I am sparing with Markus again. He proclaimed me as a rival the second day he was here after I beat him in a spar. He made it a point to challenge me all the times.

It wasn't just fights either. We would race. Climb the rock wall. Play pinochle against Mr. D and Chiron, though we always lost those games. Strategy games. Sports. You name it he probably challenged me. Even a screaming contest in which Thalia and Luna threatened to gut us if we so much as yelled one word. She stayed up helping me with Aurora the night before when she was having a bad stomach ache. Thalia at the time was cranky.

The only time I declined a challenge was when he wanted to see who could get the fleece from Thalia's tree faster. I declined say I loved how my face looked. He badgered me about it. In the end he tried it anyway. He was in the infirmary for two weeks with third degree burns and now he steers far away from Peleus.

He swung at me with his two short swords in an horizontal arch. I jumped over it my body spinning in a 360 as my Javelin jabbed at his head. He dodged the attack and brought his right sword in a diagonal swing that I blocked with my javelin. He held my weapon steady as he brought his other sword in with a jab meant to pierce my lung.

An inch away I pushed his right sword away and side stepped his jab stepping in close and grabbing his wrist. I used his momentum to swing him over my shoulder onto his and disarming his left hand sword. My foot stepped on his right hand sword and I placed my javelin at his throat.

"Do you give up?" I asked breathing hard. We had been fighting for an hour almost.

Markus sighed. "Fine. I concede defeat this time. Next time though I will win." He said the last part with a smirk as he relinquished his armor. It retracted into the chain I saw when I first met him. I put my javelin up by placing it parallel with my spine. It melded into my skin slowly as if it was a part of my spine all my life.

"That was a good match. You almost had him. Glad you didn't though. I can't wait to get my winnings from Connor." Thalia said as she came up to me and handed me Aurora.

"You betted on me? What will happen when you find Connor and he doesn't have your money?" I asked.

The smile that Thalia gave me scared me. I could see sparks over her body. I gulped imagining the shock Connor was going to get if he screwed Thalia over.

"I'll only say that he won't have any taste buds and will be seeing double for a week." Thalia said. I gulped and was thankful that she wasn't going to shock me like. Aurora giggled in my arms.

"You know, I think you are very beautiful when you are angry right?" I said.

"Of course you do Kelp- head. You would be wise to." Thalia said playfully.

"Save me the romance will you." Markus said. I almost forgot he was there. "Have you seen my sister Thalia?" Markus asked her.

"She said something about a picnic with Nico and Hazel," Thalia replied smirking. That smirk told me that Hazel wasn't with them at all.

"Good. I don't want that kid with my sister. She deserves better. See ya guys I'm going to get ready for dinner." Markus said before leaving. Me and Thalia waved and then rolled our eyes watching him. Markus was too overprotective of Luna.

Ever since Nico and Luna reunited in camp they have been inseparable. Markus didn't like Nico cause it felt like Nico was stealing Luna away. It was the exact opposite. Luna was almost obsessed with Nico. When they met in camp she almost crushed him to death in a hug that almost put Tyson's hugs to shame.

Apparently they had met in the Underworld near Tartarus when a few rogue hellhounds had attacked Luna. Nico saw the attack and intercepted it by pushing her out of the way. He killed the hellhound but got a claw in the stomach for it. She helped to heal him and when he woke she kissed him before disappearing into the darkness.

Ever since then they had seen each other occasionally but hadn't had any courage to do anything else. When they reunited Nyx had to hold Markus by the scruff of the neck to keep him from killing Nico.

As we walked to the dining area we waved hi to some of the campers , most of which pointed at us and gawked. I hated that. Most of the campers started rumors about me and Thalia being Aurora's parents. Those were squashed easily. Thalia found out it was the Stolls who started those rumors. Their screams were heard near New Jersey.

No, now the boys were worshipping me and the girls were throwing jealous glares at Thalia.

Dinner was uneventful. Mostly just chatter amongst the gods and the campers. After dinner though was the interesting part. A message appeared on the table that read:

Perseus, during the campfire please bring Markus and Luna along with 4 demigods of your choosing to the stadium. We need to discuss the next stage of the plans. Also please bring Aurora. I would love to see her again.

Hestia, Goddess of the Hearth, The last Olympian

I smiled at the last part. Hestia had taken a grandmotherly role to Aurora. She love to spoil her.

"What did the note say," Thalia asked from the table next to me.

After I explained the note to her she nodded. Thalia already knew I was going to pick her. I pondered on who I would choose next. After a while I figured it out and walked over to tell them where to meet me. I asked my father a quick question and he nodded. I took Aurora to get her and me ready for tonight. As soon as we were done we headed to the stadium.

The gods Nyx and Chaos were there sitting around a lit bonfire. As soon as we entered Hestia had Aurora in her arms.

"Sit down Perseus. We will take a few minute and wait for your companions." Poseidon said. I nodded and sat down. It wasn't long before Thalia, Nico, Markus, Luna, Leo and Tyson showed up. Behind them was Rachel. I knew she was here to give a prophecy.

"Very well. Perseus. We have decided to start you on your quest with your companions. They are there to help and support you, but you must face the Titans and Primordial's alone. Understood?" Athena said.

"Yes ma'am." I said.

"Good. We decided on behalf of Nyx's request, that you will face Erebus first before moving to face the Titans then the rest of the Primordial's. Erebus will not be killed. He will only go to the Pit for a while before coming back as a regular immortal." Chaos spoke up.

"Rachel do you have a prophecy for us?" Apollo asked Rachel. His playful tone replaced by seriousness. Rachel sighed before her eyes glowed green and the spirit of Delphi spoke through her.

The duo's of Sea and Night,

With the one of Sky, Underworld, and Fires fight,

To prevail, combine and unite the powers

And bring them to light,

Forge on through pain and strife

To defeat an evil beyond the gods might,

A sacrifice so great shall

Unleash the powers full strength.

And Deaths beck and call

Will destroy all.

Silence was all that was left. Rachel collapsed into Tyson's arms. My only thought was Well damn. So much for this being easy.

"It is clear who is going with you Perseus. The rest of the prophecy will be revealed as it progresses. You leave in five days. Good Perseus Jackson. You will need it," Chaos said softly.

We stayed in the stadium for a while making strategy. For a while I stared at Aurora in Hestia's hands and hoped with all hope that I would come back for her.

I know this isn't a long chapter but starting next chapter the quest begins with a cameo from Beginning. I hope I did good with the prophecy. If you want to try to figure it out PM me. Thank you all and goodnight.

Fjclay823 signing off.