Chapter 127: You thought it was weird? Watch this! (Pt 2)

(Percy POV)

"Open your eyes," a mysterious voice said.

I decided against it and kept my eyes shut, hoping to catch some sleep.

"Open your eyes." The voice repeated, sounding more annoyed than before.

"Open your eyes Percy."

I groaned, knowing that if I tried to ignore the voice it would probably keep annoying me. I opened my eyes...and saw it was still dark inside.

Because it was night and around 2am.

Chaos yawned, 'Why'd you wake up?'

I frowned, 'Wait. That wasn't you?'

'What was me?'

Chaos quickly dove into my memory palace. She was silent for a second before she muttered. 'Okay. So can we go back to sleep?'

I shook my head. 'No. I want to know what the Hades just happened.'

A small fireball appeared in my hand and lit up the Poseidon Cabin.

Nyx was sleeping on the other bunk bed, (on top naturally) Rebel was tucked between her arms and was snoring peacefully.

I jumped out of bed and pushed the curtains from the window away.

'Mmm,' I thought. 'Why is there a blue light coming from the forest?'

I rubbed the sleep out of my eyes.

'Wait, what?'

I looked again, a blue glowing orb had appeared above the forest.

'Okay, that's weird.'

'I know,' Chaos said. 'I've never seen this before.'

I considered my options, I could check it out. Or I could go back to sleeping.

'Chaos?'

'You know what I want.' Chaos replied.

I grinned and jumped out of my bed, quickly got myself dressed and decided what I should take with me for the short stroll.

Surprisingly the bow, began to glow. I had tried to hide it under my bed. Trying to pretend it did not exist.

I glared at the bow, 'You're not coming with me.'

The bow kept glowing, but brighter.

I groaned and took it, knowing that it would keep glowing brighter and eventually disturbing people.

I turned to Nyx and whispered. "Nyx?"

She groaned.

"Nyx?" I said a little louder.

"I'm sleeping." she muttered half sleeping.

"There's a blue light outside above the forest. " I said, hoping this would make Nyx curious. "I'm going to check it out."

Nyx opened one eye, her white glowing eye gaze passed me and glanced through the window.

"I don't see anything." She said sternly and closed her eyes.

"You don't see it?" I asked confused. "But it's floating right above the forest. You can't miss it."

But Nyx was telling the truth, my lie detector had randomly kicked in and had detected no lies.

I frowned, "Well I'm going to check it out anyway."

"I don't care." Nyx said. "Go chase your dreams boy."

I shook my head disappointed and left my cabin.

(Timeskip)

'Where is it?' I asked Chaos, Looked around but the light had suddenly faded away.

Now I was standing in front of the gateway to Dodona's Grove.

The glowing light had seem to be floating above this place but now I had arrived; it was gone. Which was utterly annoying since it took me about an hour to reach it. I had to travel all the way through the forest and through the anthill.

I had used my the surroundings to make myself invisible so I had avoided most of the monsters. Still, that the light just disappeared was a big anticlimax.

Disappointed I decided to check out the Grove of Dodona. I've never been there but I heard Apollo talking about it.

Apparently it was a stand of sacred oaks planted by the Titaness, Rhea, in the first days of the world. A Roman Emperor had burned down the original Grove but it had been reformed in Camp Half-blood. The trees had prophecial powers that came directly from Rhea, Zeus's mom, but since Rhea was gone the trees had grown wild.

I took a step through the gates but instead of stepping into Dodona's Grove something else happened.

It felt like I stepped through some kind of magic barrier, the world around completely changed.

I felt a rush of magic run over me for a split second, then it faded away.

I was standing in a forest but it was not Dodona's Grove as I had expected it to be.

The first thing that I noticed was that it was light. It had been dark a second ago but now the light was bright as ever.

I turned around and noticed that the gateway that led to the glade was gone too. Instead I was standing in the middle of this weird forest.

It was a dense forest, leafy trees grew all over the place; their leaves hiding the sky from my sight. Grass tickled at my legs, the air was warm and almost unpleasant. Al though I could not see the sun in the sky, because of the leaves, the sun still shone brightly through the leaves. Making the light look a bit greenish.

That's when I noticed it was quiet. The silence was so present it made this place feel ancient and powerful all the same.

There were no birds flying around, no insects (or spiders) and there was no wind.

It was like time had frozen.

But that was not the weirdest thing, the strangest thing of all were the pools.

Thousands and thousands of small pools were everywhere; a pool every few yards as far as my eyes could reach.

In fact, I was standing close to one. The pool was around ten feet wide, maybe a bit smaller.

"What is this place?" I wondered out loud.

'Step back now!' Chaos suddenly demanded.

'What?'

'Don't move,' Chaos said, 'Take a step back.'

She sounded disturbed...or scared.

'Which one of the two?' I asked, 'Step back or don't move?'

'Keep looking at the same direction and take a step back.' Chaos demanded.

I decided to humour her request and did it.

The effect was immediate.

The moment I stepped back I felt the same rush of magic wash over me.

And it was dark again, the stars were back in the sky and I was standing in front of the gate.

'Oh gods,' Chaos muttered as she let out a sigh of relief. 'Just in time.'

I frowned, 'What was that about?'

Chaos shifted uncomfortable, 'I assume you can not forget about it?'

'Nope.'

Chaos studied me thoughtfully. 'Well, I guess you've already seen it and you're still alive. Maybe it's destiny.'

'Wait a minute!' I said. 'Please rewind and tell me what 'it' was and what just happened.'

'Fine,' Chaos said. 'I'll tell you. You're already to involved with this kind of stuff to ignore it.'

I waited for Chaos to give me a full explanation of what just happened, instead she told me to grab some dirt.

"Dirt?" I muttered out loud.

'Do it.' Chaos said determined.

I shrugged and grabbed some dug up some dirt with my bare hands.

I held the soil in my hand and felt really stupid.

'Okay,' I said, 'I got your dirt. Can I now get an explanation.'

'Wait a minute.' Chaos said and without a warning she took control of my body.

I was about scold her when she caught my interest. She folded my hands around the dirt and my hands began to glow red. I saw fire sparks escape my hands and I assumed she was burning the dirt.

A second later Chaos gave me my body back.

'Done.' She said cheerfully.

I frowned and opened my hand, expecting to see some ash.

Instead there was a green ring lying on the palm of my hand. It was not remarkable big or thick, just delicate and it could easily be overlooked.

Yet it felt extremely powerful, I could literally feel the waves of magic coming from this tiny ring.

I once held Zeus's lightning bolt,

The lightning bolt felt like a firecracker compared to this small ring.

"One ring to rule them all huh?" I said confused.

Chaos chuckled, "Put the ring on your finger and walk through the gate again."

I put the ring on my ring finger on my left hand and stepped through the gateway.

Immediately I was back in the woods.

'Now grab some dirt from this place.' Chaos said.

I nodded, deciding it was the best I could do right now, I knelt down and took some dirt.

Chaos took control again, she made another ring.

This ring, however, did not have a distinct color. Instead it was slowly shifting between all of them, it was beautiful.

"That's some cool jewelry," I said. "Now can I get an explanation?"

'Sure,' Chaos said. 'Welcome to Wood between the Worlds.'

I almost laughed out loud, 'Say what?'

'The Wood between the Worlds,' chaos repeated. 'Or as you could call it. The Nexus of the Multiverse.'

I frowned, 'What is a Multiverse? And how does this explain anything at all.'

Chaos sweatdropped. 'Percy, the Multiverse is one of the greatest things I ever created.'

'You created it?'

Chaos shrugged, 'Sort off. More like every aspect of me across the Multiverse. Actually, I don't know if I created it or if it created this world. It's kind of a paradox. My best guess is that every version of me contributed to its existence.'

'What is Multiverse again?'

Chaos sighed. 'Look at this place, what do you see?'

'Trees and water pools. That's all.' I sweatdropped.

'Water pools,' Chaos chuckled. 'Percy. Every single one of them leads to another world.'

My eyes widened in shock.

There were literally more pools than I could see.

"You mean," I began, "Like Helheim, Vanaheim, Asgard."

'No Percy,' Chaos said like I was a small child. 'Let me correct myself. Each pool leads to another universe.'

I glanced suspiciously at the pool next to me. 'What do you mean universe?'

'Percy,' Chaos said. 'Your universe is not the only one. It's one of many. There are millions upon millions of universes. Every possible reality is a separate universe.'

I thought it was hard to believe, so I used my lie detection but Chaos was actually speaking the truth. "No fucking way."

Chaos grinned. "Oh, yes. And you just found the nexus of the Multiverse.'

'But how-'

'And you discovered it.' Chaos said. 'The direct entrance to the Multiverse.'

'Could you please define Multiverse,' I said; still trying to comprehend what Chaos was talking about.

'Your universe is a small component of a vast assemblage of universes. Altogether we call it the Multiverse. Hence the term. 'Multi'.'

'So, if I would jump into one of those pools I would end up in another universe?'

'Got it!'

I blinked. 'That's cool. I guess.'

Chaos sighed, 'Cool I guess? Percy. You don't realize how lucky you are to stumble across this place.'

'What do you mean? Aren't there other people who travel across dimensions?'

'Oh there certainly are,' Chaos said casually. 'Some individuals can run so fast they can outrun their own universe and run straight into another one. Some people fall into a rabbit hole and end up in another universe while others are smart enough to create a portal gun.'

I kind of felt bad after hearing this, hearing there were other people who traveled the Multiverse made it less special for me.

Chaos must have felt my emotions because she said. 'You are wrong though,'

'What do you mean?'

'First off,' Chaos said with pride. 'You found the spill of the Multiverse. This world where we are right now is not a real world. It's more like a dimension that exists outside all worlds. Like a corridor from where anyone can access any of the portals.'

'O.'

'Most people who discover the Multiverse are limited by the fact that they have no idea where they are going or are extremely limited to their own universe's location. You discovered the main entrance. You could theoretically enter every world you want instead of the universe closest to yours.'

I smiled.' Okay, that's cool.'

Then a thought popped up.

'If it's possible for someone to travel across the multiverse. Why haven't I ever heard of someone with that power? I mean, wouldn't they be all over the place?'

Chaos grin even spread wider. 'Ah, my Padawan. You realize the problem with multiple universes. So did I, and every aspect of me.'

'Aspect?'

'Every universe has some kind of version of me.' Chaos said quickly. 'Anyway. I realized that there would be individuals who would try to conquer the multiverse. People who would abuse the system and use powers from their own universe to enslave others.'

'Are you just summarizing the plot of every sci-fi ever?'

'Shut up.' Chaos groaned. 'Anyway. To prevent such thing from happening the Multiverse has one rule. A rule that maintains balance in the Multiverse. The Power Rule.'

I chuckled.

Chaos scowled at me. 'You want me to keep telling you about this amazing place or-'

'Don't mind me.' I said quickly. 'Keep talking.'

'The Power rule states that every being who crosses the Multiverse barrier gets weakened till it possesses no threat to the universe he's going too.'

I frowned. 'How?'

'A lot of ancient magic that's even beyond my grasp. But here's an example:' Chaos said. 'Imagine if someone took Zeus' lightning bolt to Hyrule. He or she would literally be a god in that universe. However the Power Rule nerfs the lightning bolt so it would be as useful as a diamond sword with sharpness.'

I raised an eyebrow, 'That's convenient.'

Chaos chuckled. 'Trust me on this kid. That rule is the only reason there is not some kind of Cthulhu riding a Giratina while writing names of gods in the Death Note.'

'O.' I said, having no idea what any of those things were.

'But you Percy,' Chaos said smiling sluggishly. 'You are not affected by that rule.'

'Say what now?'

'Try to summon a fireball.'

I did, a small floating flame appeared in my hand.

'The rules do not affect you,' Chaos said with awe. 'Apparently the Multiverse chose you-'

'How did it chose me? I came here accidently.'

I glanced around, expecting the trees to come to life, or the water to start talking. But everything stayed the same.

Chaos shook her head with a knowing smile. 'Percy. The reason you came here in the first place is because you are free from the ancient laws. Remember your trip at the sea of monsters, how you accidently went from the Sea of Monsters to the Jotunheimr sea?'

'A good memory.' I quiped.

'You wanted to escape the sea of monsters and subconsciously bend the ancient laws to find an escape. It brought you to the Jotunheimr. You can stand anywhere as long as you are brave enough.'

I considered what Chaos just said. It had been a while ago but the feeling I got from crossing to the Norse Pantheon felt oddly similar to entering the Wood between the Worlds.

'But I had no intentions to find this place.' I muttered.

'No,' Chaos said. 'This place stays hidden from everyone. Even from me but apparently you found it.'

'I did not,' I protested. 'I tried to enter Dodona's Grove.'

'You realize that Dodona's Grove and the wood between the worlds are similar right?'

'Yes,' I said sarcastically. 'They both contain universe pools.'

'Haha,' Chaos laughed while glaring at me. 'No. Dodona's Grove was the first grove in the universe. The Wood between the Worlds was the first thing that ever appeared in the Multiverse. These two places are so similar that you accidently slipped from one to another.'

'But I was not looking or desiring for this place.' I countered. 'When I was at the sea of monsters I tried to escape. This is completely different. I had no intentions to cross the barrier of the universe.'

Chaos smirked. 'Exactly, the Multiverse must have lured you to Dodona's Grove knowing that it could trick you into slipping into this dimension.'

I glanced around again, 'You mean that this place-'

'Wanted to be found by you.' Chaos finished her sentence. 'If you want more proof. This place would've killed you the first minute.'

I paled slightly. 'Okay. That's a lot to take in you know? The Multiverse tried to lure me to its Nexus, but why? What does it want me to do?'

'What you always do,' Chaos said. 'Bring hope.'

Although Chaos was really excited about this thing I was rather skeptical.

'So it want me to become some kind of...I don't know; Guardian of the Galaxy?'

'Multiverse,' Chaos corrected me. 'Big difference. But since this place has not killed you yet I think it's safe to assume it crowned you as the Hero or Defender of the Multiverse.'

I blinked.

I blinked again, trying to comprehend what was going on.

Multiverse, multiple universes.

'I should've kept my eyes closed, didn't I?'

'Percy!' Chaos said harshly, 'Don't take it lightly. Apparently the Multiverse chose you. Do you know how small the chance is? There are around 8 billion people on your planet. There are over a marioplex of different universes. Yet it chose you out all of them.'

I felt really uncomfortable after hearing that, I felt insignificant compared to what was going on.

Yet it felt similar.

It felt like the first time I discovered the gods were real.

'Just another day in my life right?' I said.

Chaos chuckled, 'Yes. Just another day in your crazy life.'

'So,' I said and wiggled my fingers. 'What's up with those rings?'

I had put the rainbow ring on my right hand, now I knew that this ring was made from sacred dirt it was kind of cool to have it.

'To enter or leave this place.' Chaos said. 'You honestly did not think that there was only one entrance to this place?'

I shrugged. 'At this point I don't think anything at all.'

'The green ring will take you back to earth, your earth. The rainbow ring however brings you back to the Wood between Worlds.'

I smiled, at least I don't have to make the entire trip to Dodona's Grove again.

'So,' I said. 'How do I use my precious?'

Chaos chuckled at my joke. 'Well, twist the ring and say the word.'

'What word?'

'That's up to you.' Chaos said. 'Those rings belong to you. Choose a password.'

I stared at the rings around my fingers. 'So I can choose anything?'

'Yup?'

'Can I choose password?'

Chaos grunted, 'Use your imagination a bit more.'

I frowned. 'Shazam? Abracadabra? Expecto Patronum? Please?'

I shook my head. 'I don't know. What word should I choose?'

Chaos smirked. 'You can't choose?'

I nodded. 'Yeah, every word I pick sounds rather dumb.'

'What about…Chaos?' Chaos suggested. 'I mean, you are my Champion and all.'

I considered it for a second, when nothing better came up I decided to roll with it.

"Chaos!" I yelled, suddenly the rings lit up and I felt the ancient magic inside the rings connect with me.

'Now, that's settled. Can we discuss the glowing pool?' Chaos said.

I raised an eyebrow, I had been so focused on my conversation with Chaos I hadn't even noticed it.

I slowly made my way over towards the pool.

When I had reached the pool bank I studied the water.

The water was glowing softly.

"Should I touch it?" I wondered, trying to guess what was going on.

'That's stupid.' Chaos said accusingly. 'Let's do it.'

I felt the water flow through my fingers, it was cold but not unpleasant. Rather comforting.

'Maybe you should jump straight into it?' Chaos suggested.

'No,' I said, 'That could be dangerous.'

'Chicken.' Chaos stuck out her tongue.

'You're not convincing me.' I replied calmly.

'Maybe this will convince you.' Chaos said and I felt a tap on my shoulder.

My eyes widened and I spun around.

My eyes met Chaos' who had taken a physical form.

"Chicken." She said and she pushed me into the pool.

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