I was sitting in the middle of class while Mr. Brunner who is a teacher in a wheelchair spoke about Leto giving birth to the twin archers Artemis and Apollo, Goddess of the Moon and God of the Son respectfully.
Ohh I almost forgot. Name's Percy Jackson, Lover of blue food, Student at Yancy Academy, Personal punching bag of Nancy Bobofit, Best friend of Grover Underwood, 12 years old, black unruly hair, and Sea green eyes.
As Mr. Brunner was lecturing us on the Twin Archers I was drawing each God's symbol of power. Lightning bolt for Zeus, Trident for Poseidon, Helmet for Hades, and so on and so forth. I was brought out of my trance-like state from Mr. Brunner "How would this information help us in the real world? Mr. Jackson, what do you think?" He asked.
"I guess it helps us get a better grade" I replied immediately. I heard several chuckles and giggles being thrown about. "Not exactly what I meant Jackson. What I was meaning to get across was how Greek History has influenced us enough throughout the modern era." I was about to ask how mythology could change stuff like agriculture and our modern language and if that wasn't the Greeks themselves. Though as I was about to speak up the bell rang.
I packed my bag and left the class. I entered my dorm and closed the door behind me. I knew Grover, who was my dorm roommate, wouldn't be back for several hours because of Chimichanga Night at the cafeteria. I set my bag down next to my bed and took out the Greek Mythology textbook. It was really the only class I tried hard at because of Mr. Brunner and him always believing the best of you. Though the moment I opened the book the words started to fly off the page. Zeus changed into Ezus, Dionysus started to appear at more than one place and Nathea, wait, no Athena was constantly swapping letters.
I set the book down and rubbed my eyes. I was already getting a headache on the first page. I yawned and laid back into my pillow. Barely even registering my eyes closing and drifting off into a deep sleep.
~In the Center of the Universe sat 3 old women weaving a sock~
"He must be given the ability to destroy Kronos." The one in the middle who was shaping the sock spoke out
"But he must be taught to rely on it." The one to the right of the middle one said, holding a pair of scissors.
"We cannot give him a weapon, It must be a skill, He is destined to save Olympus but he can't with the path he is currently taking." the one to the left weaving the sock almost whispered.
"He is too unpredictable, he could die at any point, we can only give him the gift to improve his probability of following the correct path." the middle one said.
"Though it must be one he can easily adapt to and lean on." The one weaving the sock said.
Then the three Older Women who are known to most as the Fates of Greek Mythology smirked as they all shared the same idea.
~Percy's PoV~
Bing!
I heard a subtle high-pitched sound ringing through my head. When I opened my eyes to investigate I saw a small blue box floating a foot from my face. In my stupor of grogginess, I looked to the nearby dresser. The blue box followed my head and appeared in front of me, it read
You have slept in a comfortable bed! Mana and Health have been restored, all ailments and injuries have been healed!
I gazed with curiosity at the box. As I reached out to touch the box it rippled like water when you stick your hand in it. As I pulled back in surprise the box faded away.
I looked around thinking I was insane. I heard Grover snore loudly, As I looked up at him I thought of a video-game. I then spoke out "Skill Menu" Nothing appeared, I shrugged and tried, "Open Skills"
A blue box shimmered into existence and said
Dyslexia: A negative effect on reading, can be cured. (Note: Cannot be healed by sleeping in a bed)
? Passive Race Bonus: This race adds a +5 to Vit. and Dex.
ADHD: An effect that causes the user to have an urge to move around. Gives +3 to Dex.
(Passive Skill) Gamer Mind: Allows the Gamer to keep calm about the situation at hand.
As I read the words my heart sunk more. I thought about my life becoming a game or if I had been in a computer system this entire time. I thought slowly about this. It scared me to hell, to be honest. But then...
Bing!
For thinking logically about a situation you have gained +1 to Wis.
I was scared to even more. I looked around and thought about it. Game Characters were born regularly and given abilities as the game went on. I had fear looming over me and stress on my shoulders. I realized that the one thing in games that didn't apply now was rendering distance.
I looked out my window and looked through it. I sighed in relief at the window when I saw nothing appearing and just a straight forward world. I looked back at the screen which had not yet faded away. "What are you?" I silently asked.
Bing!
Due to asking logical questions you have gained +1 to Int.
I decided to speak out "Status"
Name: Perseus Jackson
Title: The Gamer: Causes no eye strain when looking at a bright object for hours.
Race: Unknown
Level: 2
XP: 120/500
HP:100/100
MP:50/50
Str: 5
Vit: 4 (4+5=9)
Dex: 2 (2+5+3=10)
Int: 3
Wis: 3
Luck: 5
Stat Points: 5
I looked at the glimmering box and sighed at the low stats. I knew enough about video games to know my stats sucked. I checked the calendar on the wall and smirked. It was Saturday.
I realized that the stat called Gamer Mind must have been keeping my mind calm at the moment.
I then looked at Grover on the top of the bunk bed. I had an insane idea but decided to go with it anyways. "Information"
Bing!
New Skill Unlocked: Observation Lvl: 1
XP: 25/50
Observation now shows the target name, race, title, and level.
Name: Grover Underwood
Title: Protector of Perseus Jackson
Race: Satyr
Level: 12
I was amazingly surprised at all the pop-ups. The skill meant I could level up multiple things at once and become powerful. Then there were Grover's stats, He had the title of Protector of Me, What was he even protecting me from? Then his race was satyr which I vaguely remember from a class with Mr. Brunner, Something about them being half man and half goat from Greek Mythology. Plus the dude was 10 levels above me!
With it being early morning Saturday most teachers would be in their classes for a couple of hours. I then set towards Mr. Brunner's office. As I rounded the corner and neared the door. I paused just as I was about to turn the handle. The door was slightly open. A small crack of light flowed from the room and into the hallway.
As I leaned as close as I could to the door without moving it I heard to voices and,
Bing!
New Skill Unlocked: Stealth Lvl:1
XP: 50/75
The chance you have of successfully sneaking up on someone.
Chance of successful sneak: Dex+3% each lvl
Current chance=13%
As I rippled the box away I heard 2 voices speaking, one was Mr. Brunner the other was one I never heard before. It was obviously a girl. Maybe around my age from the sounds of it.
I listened intently, careful to not move the door the slightest bit.
"Annabeth, you must understand that I cannot come to camp, with one of The Kindly Ones stationed here it's too much of a risk."
"But Chiron" the girl now known as Annabeth spoke. "Just bring him here, he's obviously a half-blood" She sounded impatient. Though why she called my teacher Chiron I have no idea.
In my thoughts, I accidentally pushed the door open causing a small but noticeable, high pitched squeak from the old door. I then stood up and bolted, not wanting to get caught in the strange conversation.
I took cover behind the corner and, after a couple of seconds, peeked around the corner. I was met with the strange shadow of a horse's legs and the door suddenly slammed shut causing the light to vanish.
Bing!
Skill Leveled Up!
Stealth Lvl:2
XP:33/125
The chance you have of successfully sneaking up on someone.
Chance of successful sneak: Dex+6%=16%
With my huge curiosity, I immediately left to go to the library. I swore that I heard something about horses and the satyr being connected.
Bing!
Due to constant use of the mind your Int. and Wis. have both gone up by +1
I entered the library as the screen disappeared. I went to the Mythology section and grabbed the one labeled: "Monsters and Myths of Mythologies"
I flipped through the book and something popped up
Bing!
New Skill Unlocked: Reading Lvl:1
XP: 40/100
How well you read and how much you understand.
Current Understanding: -15%. You have a small chance of actually understanding what the words actually are.
Dyslexia: Causes -75% on Reading Skill
I sighed at the pop-up as I made it shimmer away. This was gonna be a long day...
Heyya guys, Me here. I wanted to write my first ever fanfic and this was the type I settled on. Let me know what you guys think about this.