Kross sat up in bed and stretched, looking over at the alarm clock and seeing that it was just now turning 6:00 in the morning. "Morning babe..." he whispered as he leaned down and kissed his girlfriend, Jen, lightly so he didn't wake her. He then moved silently down stairs to his basement and training area where he picked up his two training swords and began to go through his morning exercise routine, ending exactly one hour later as the alarm from his bedroom up stairs went off. He walked up the stairs sweat glistening off of his exposed abs and back, making his tattoos appear to flare in the light.
"Morning," He said as Jen walked out the bedroom wearing nothing except one of his large t-shirts. "I was just about to take a shower, I'll see you after." He leaned in and kissed her then continued through the bathroom door.
After a quick shower Kross came out of the bathroom with his towel around his waist and walked into the kitchen. "Hey baby," Jen said as she kissed him, "I gotta run or I'm gonna be late for work I'll be back again tomorrow, K?"
"Alright I'll be here waiting," Kross responded. Since Jen didn't actually live with him it wasn't uncommon for her to stay over then go back to her house. As soon as she left he walked into the bedroom and changed into his usual clothes and grabbed his phone. No New Messages the screen said, so he hit the button to create a text and typed 'Hey guys wanna meet up and do something today?' then sent it off to Johnny and Troy with the option selected that this would be a three way text.

T.J. woke up to breakfast in bed that his butler Jeeves had brought him he ate it quickly and got up and went downstairs to meet his personal trainer who kept him trained in the martial arts. A few hours later sat in his limo and drove to a large skyscraper in town and went up to his office on the top floor. "hello Mr.Williams I thought I should let you know you're first meeting is at 3:00" His secretary and best friend Selena said "that's great and I told you Sel not to call me Mr.Williams It's T.J." T.J. said. The secretary said sighing as he walked away she had fallen for him along time ago but didn't want to ruin there friendship.

"Jenna, hey Jenna! Are you down here?"
Jenna stopped hitting the punching bag that hung from the ceiling of the house's basement, she removed her boxing cloves and brushed damp hair out of her eyes. She turned and smiled as her housemate Claire ventured down into the basement as she hated the place and had avoided spending any time in the basement since they had moved in over a year ago.
"Jeez woman, it's only seven am. Don't you sleep?" Claire asked her blearily.
"I like the early mornings, its peaceful." Jenna said. "Anyway what are you doing up so early? You never normally surface before ten."
"I know." Claire grumbled. "Feels like the middle of the bloody night. But I have that interview this morning."
Claire had finished college a months ago and had been looking for work since then, this was a big opportunity for her and Jenna fervently hoped she would get it.
"I've got to shower, I've got classes first thing." She hugged Claire. "You'll do great."
"Thanks, oh and don't use all the hot water!" Claire replied as Jenna disappeared upstairs.

"Hey! Joestar! Get Back Here!"

-

Those were the words of a police officer as he watched Johnny Joestar punch the daylights out of a guy in a ski mask, and hop a fence.

"When Hell Freezes Over, Old Man!" Johnny replied. "I'm As Free As the Clouds, I Do as I please! Even if it means maiming a man for the sake of a woman's life!"

He laughed heartily as he started climbing a random building near him to escape "The Man."

"First I get Hung Over at my own party," He started. "Then I stumbled onto a Rapist and his prey. What a fine Day, Mr.Joestar! Ahahaha!"

Jenna shouted good luck to Claire and then slammed the front door behind her, she always winced when she did that as it sounded so loud. But the blasted thing wouldn't shut otherwise, just another thing to add to the list of home improvements needed on their house. She and Claire had got a good deal on it but that had meant it was a little run down but beggars couldn't be choosers as they said.
Hopefully if Claire gets this job then we won't have to worry so much about bills Jenna thought to herself as she walked down the road to the bus stop. She was just in time and managed to grab the last seat next to a friendly old lady wearing a big red raincoat even though it was sunny. The old lady merrily chatted away to Jenna oblivious as to whether Jenna responded or not. But Jenna didn't mind as the elderly always had really interesting stories.

She got off the bus at the college and wandered into the College cafeteria where she had arranged to meet Freya her only other close friend. Freya was having trouble with her boyfriend and Jenna tried to see her as often as possible to help her. Freya knew all about Jenna's past and had supported her through her uncles trial. For that Jenna would do anything to help her and did not begrudge listening to her troubles over and over. She spotted Freya already sitting at a table with two mugs of coffee steaming in front of her. Jenna sat down opposite her and gratefully took a sip of coffee. She didn't know what she would do without her daily dose of caffeine.

"You'll never sleep with the amount of coffee you drink." Freya joked as a way of greeting.
Jenna just grinned in reply used to her friends gentle ribbing, she glanced at her friend over the rim of her coffee mug. Her friend looked better than she had for weeks with her black hair shining again and her green eyes sparkling.
"You look happy." Jenna commented.
"I think everything is going to be okay finally, we had a long talk and things have improved so much since then." Freya said smiling.
"I'm glad, it was touch and go there for a while."
"That reminds me, a letter arrived for you. It was sent to Mr Dawes here rather than at your house for some reason."
Freya handed Jenna a white envelope and Jenna's heart sank when she saw the address and recognised the handwriting, she flung the letter on the table and avoided looking at it.

Freya knowing her friend as well as she did frowned. "Its from him isn't it?"
Jenna nodded, by him she meant Jenna's uncle who was in prison she hoped for a long time to come.
"Are you going to read it?"
"No, I'm going to tear it up." Jenna said reaching for the envelope but Freya stopped her.
"Don't, you might not want to read it now but maybe one day you will."
"I will never want to read anything HE has written."Jenna said bitterly.
"Never say Never Jen, look I'll keep it and if you change your mind just ask me for it okay?"
Jenna just shrugged as Freya tucked the letter into her handbag. " Right onto more pleasant subjects. You asked out Matt yet?"

“Bye grandpa! Try to behave while I’m gone.” Predita dryly joked, her grandfather often told her that when he was younger and had to leave for work, now it was the other way around, and she was the one supporting them. He had the social security, but they still needed income, so she helped out with her job at the bakery, which unfortunately had an eccentric manager….

She sighed in disgust as she rode the elevator down the apartment building and started her walk towards work. She was in a maid outfit that went to her knees and was covered in lace anf a frilly neckline, a ridiculous thing to be wearing in her opinion, the drag queen manager thought it was adorable, she just thought it was weird, but the outfit was required as a work uniform. The fact that her manager was a drag queen also didn’t do much to make the situation more normal, but hey, it was job that paid generously. And she was not inclined to be a chooser and a begger, best take what comes to you and be grateful for it.

She stopped and jumped back as someone scaled the brick wall and landed in front of her, a gargantuan muscled guy that towered over her and was grinning like a mad man. He had announced something like “Free as the clouds.” And was suddenly in front of her, “Oh, pardon….” She said as she went around him and continued on, a police officer was after him too. Maybe she should have stopped him? Nah, the policeman looked like he needed the exercise, too many donuts from the bakery hah!

“I’m here Ms. LeRiegn! I’ll get started setting up the tables.” She said as she plopped her purse behind the counter and began opening shop, listening to the high-pitched chimes of the drag queen’s vocals from the kitchen. Madame was singing again, Predita had to hand it to her, she was one cheery lady. Who cared what Madame looked like, her baking goods were the best in the whole city, and everyone came to her regardless of her lifestyle. It was often busy there at Madame Queen’s Baking Shop. And that, in some small way, made her proud. But in those moments all she had to do was simply look down and notice what she was wearing....

“How long until lunch, sheesh.” she sighed. Was this worth twelve bucks an hour?

T.J. finished his meeting and left the office building and headed to a nearby bakery named Madame Queen's and walked inside and approached the counter and rang the bell. He had been looking to buy this place for a long time. The smell of freshly made cinnamon buns hit his nose making his mouth water he knew that the owner or any of the bakery's employees would be far from happy to see him. He waited a few more minutes and rang the service bell again

<Several Weeks Ago>

He could sense what was happening, the Titans were returning, and the Greek Gods were beginning to grant the chosen with their powers to fight this new threat against the world...against the Earth which was otherwise defenseless against the Titans that were coming to wreak havoc on it. It was time for him to seek out the chosen and begin to train them, mentor them, and guide them through the tasks before them...

<Present Time>

He figured after finding most of the chosen that Artemis' chosen would be the best choice to start with, or at least introduce himself to at the very least that is. His plan was to enter the college cafeteria as though he was a normal 14 year old, but make things happen that would kill a normal 14 year old to see how the girl would react under the conditions he provides, a test so to speak.

He walked into the cafeteria and right up to Jenna, overhearing the two bring up the name Matt figuring this would be the perfect entry into their conversation. "Who is Matt?" he asked as though he were childish, as his normal carefree side would ask it, as he sat in a chair at the table with them.

Jenna jumped slightly as a stranger sat down at their table, she leaned away from him out of habit not even consciously aware she did it. She did not feel comfortable around men and was often hostile to hide that fact. In truth she feared their greater strength and was terrified that she would end up in a situation that she had no control over and control mattered a great deal to her. Not that this one guy could necessarily manage that but then these feelings were not logical. It didn't help that she was still shaken up about that letter from her uncle, it had brought back a lot of painful feelings and memories that left her unsettled and on edge.

"Um do I know you?" Jenna asked trying not to be rude.

Even though she considered this guy to be rude, it was usually polite to introduce yourself first and not just walk into a personal conversation. Especially as this guy looked young, younger than both Jenna and Freya.
Maybe he wants to hit on Freya Jenna thought in amusement.

"I don't think I have met him before."Freya commented. "No offense but this is kinda a private conversation."

It was at that moment that a light that was hanging above Koganei's head fell loose from it's position in the ceiling and began to fall towards Koganei's head. He knew about it completely , but he would feint ignorance in order to test Artemis' chosen one. He would be able to get out of this unscathed if it came to that, but it was necessary to test her. He had also noticed that she had backed away from him almost as if she was afraid of him, but because she had no clue as to his identity and his appearance would not really instill fear in those who did not know of him like her, as well as what she did with the letter there must have been some trauma of some kind in her past, judging from her gender, personality, and appearance it was likely to be rape of some kind, but that would be dealt with at a later time and date.

Jenna had been sitting awkwardly waiting for the young guy to answer Freya's comments and her question. She tried to relax reminding herself that this guy was considerably younger than her(she'd guess mid to late teens) and was not likely to try and hurt her. Conciously she recognised this fact but her sub concious did not seem to be able to accept that logical assumption.
It was just then when Jenna heard a crunching noise and glanced up to see a loose light fixture had now completely detached and was falling towards them, she sat frozen for a moment seeing that if not stopped it would hit the stranger. Freya glanced up as well and time seemed to slow at that moment for Jenna, almost like a film you put on slow, she saw Freya's expression slowly change from slightly irritated to dawning horror.

Jenna sat unmoving unsure what to do her mind kept trying to think it through logically. As even though she had accepted that Artemis had chosen her she still didn't fully believe it, it just seemed to fantastical to be real. Something strange happened then though, Jenna stopped thinking and trying to anylyse and simply reacted instead her instincts taking over without any concious effort.
"Look out!" She cried and lunged forward grabbing the stranger and pushing him out of the way, unfortunately the way she did this meant that she was now underneath the falling light fixture.

Koganei liked the reaction he got out of her it was a necessary one for a chosen one. She pushed him out of the way pushing herself in the way, but instead of letting it fall on her he pulled so that she was on top of her. Then the light smashed breaking into a big mess all over the floor around the table. It was at this point he whispered in her ear, "You pass...Artemis chose wisely..." he finished in a calm tone nobody else in the room would notice what he whispered to her or that he even did anything other than pull her out of the way. "Are you okay...?" he asked, that everyone heard though not very loudly, it almost seemed as though his previous comment never happened.

"MM HM! These cinnamon rolls are ready to tantalize our customers dear! Take them out will you? Madame's feelin' generous today so cut them up as free samples to start us off, I want me a big crowd this evening! It's a fine day to be bakin'!" Athena smiled, Miss LeRiegn was in a good mood today. And it seemed to permiate the surroundings and make everything sunny, including Predita herself.

"Yes Madame." She picked up the tray and started to carry it out as she heard a ring at the counter, a second ring didn't bother her, Madame's customers were often impatient, a side effect of the delicious smell that resonated through the establishment.

"I'm coming, I'm coming, just a little slower so as to not drop the cinnamon-oh, hello Mr. Williams." Her tone at first had been warm and friendly, customer service style. But as she greeted the person that was not entirely welcome her tone became a fake and strained politeness, something that went unnoticed by her, but undoubtedly would be noticed by an onlooker or by T.J. himself. "Our cinnamon rolls this morning are free, but something tells me your not here because of them." She brought out a large cutting knife and began cutting up samples of the buns on the tray, concentrating on her work as she spoke. "Madame is in a good mood today, so rather than let you harass her, I'll be frank." Her tone dropped to unkind bluntness, the tone that was more like her true self. "Miss LeRiegn's establishment is a privately owned business and does not publicly trade shares, this is due to that fact that she can not expand. Attempting to expand would be ilogical because her selling point for this business is herself and what she can bake, herself being something she can not mass produce. In order to gain ground and make the shop's name something more than 'just another bakery' you'd have to clone Madame. And I don't have to tell you that stem cell research is rather contraversal at this point in time." The last bit was meant to be humorous, but it most likely only made herself laugh inwardly, either way it produced a smile from her.

"Now, if you would like to have a roll or buy something, I'd be more than happy to help you, if that is not the case, a lovely customer behind you is waiting patiently to be served...."

Jenna saw the light falling towards her and realised that this could be it, it could kill her or at least seriously wound her. The thought did not bother her as much as perhaps it should and she did not think too deeply as to why. That way led in a spiral to a place she was not ready to go, somewhere created by her uncles's treatment of her and though she knew she would have to face it someday she was not ready for it yet. Just when she thought that this was it and was wondering if it would hurt the boy pulled sharply, dragging her out of the way of the light and ending up with her lying on top of him. Just as the light crashed onto the floor making a really loud crashing noise she heard him whisper words in her ear.
"You pass...Artemis chose wisely." He whispered, then helped her to her feet.

Jenna stood for a few moments unsure how she felt and how she should react, clearly he knew about her being Artemis's chosen but she wasn't sure what she was supposed to do with that knowledge. What was his purpose? What did he want with her? He was clearly far more than a typical fourteen year old and she wondered how she could have missed the ancient look in his eyes. Those eyes had seen a lot and had a maturity past their years. Jenna stiffened slightly when he asked her if she was okay, not sure how to answer as she was most definitly not okay. She had been far closer physically to a guy than she was comfortable with, had almost been crushed by a light and had found out that someone knew her secret. All in all it was quite a lot to take in.

"I'm...fine." She said after a moment, hugging Freya to reassure her friend that she really was okay. "Though I think I need some fresh air."
"Maybe I should come with you." Freya said worriedly.
"No, I'm fine I just need a moment." Jenna assured her.
By this time other people in the cafeteria had come over to see what was causing all of the commotion and were whispering and staring in avid curiosity. Jenna really was not in the mood to deal with them right then. She met the strange guys eyes and held them for a moment attempting to convey the message that she wanted to talk to them alone.
"I'll be outside." Was all she said, it was up to him if he wanted to come and explain in more detail just what the hell was going on.

Kross walked out his front door ,checking his phone again to see if his text had been responded too; apparently not. []Oh well I'll just go down to the bakery and see if they have any of my favorite donuts made up,[/i] he thought as he hopped into his beat up old car and pulled out of the driveway heading toward the shop. Reaching to the radio Kross turned it up louder because his favorite song, You're Going Down, was on.

"Can't wait for those donuts," He said to himself as he pulled up to the store and shut the car off. Walking inside he spotted a man that was apparently not wanted in the store and had been told so.

"Hey," Kross said, firmly laying his hand on the offending mans shoulder, "I believe the lady asked you to leave. I would listen to her before this gets ugly..." Kross let the threat hang in the air as he turned back to Predita. He was in here a lot so he knew her by name and had chatted with her a couple times but not much.

"So you have any Cinnamon twist donuts made up?" He asked as if he hadn't just threatened the other man there.

"excuse me sir this is a private conversation now if you would please butt out now I'd like to buy 3 dozen cinnamon rolls and the bakery I'll give her two million Dollars for the restaurant and I'll pay to relocate her across town." T.J.'s mouth watered as the cinnamon rolls came out of the oven every day begging Madame to sell the shop but every day he had been denied he decided toat least leave with something that something being the deliciou cinammon rolls.

Koganei walked outside to join Jenna in order to talk to her about what would happen next. "So why were you afraid of me when I first walked up to the table?" he asked in a calm voice as though the previous event never even happened, "You are not the only one you know...and do you know of the threat you and the others must overcome? Have you been testing your gifts from Artemis?" finished Koganei as he leaned and rested his head on the railing.

Predita listened to both people in exasperation, 3 dozen cinnamon rolls and cinnamon twist donuts. "It seems cinnamon is popular today. Also popular, not listening." She stared at Mr. Williams, "Either what I said you could not understand or you simply chose to ignore it, I've told you your answer and why. All that is for sale are baked goods, not Ms. LeRiegn's soul for pete's sake." Predita spoke as she literally had to pack up all of the cinnamon rolls, honestly how was Mr. Williams to eat all of them anyway? They were best to eat while piping hot and fresh.

"That will be fifty dollars even for you Mr. Williams, and for you today is free Kross. I'm terribly sorry that I had to argue while getting your food.-!" Predita wirled around as she heard her boystrous boss anounce that she was going to come out with a row of good old fashioned glazed scones. Predita looked to T.J. worriedly and grabbed his arm, pulling him in close and whispering hurriedly. "She is going through some rough times right now, DO NOT mention buying her out and ruining her rare good mood or so help me I'll-Miss LeRiegn! You are looking lovely this morning! And absolutely glowing too! One of our regulars came in early today, Kross." The one called many names, Madame Queen, Miss LeRiegn, Boss, and simply Madame, was in fact a sight to behold. She was a rather big woman with shoulders that were a bit too square, features to masculine, and a whole lot of make-up to hide it. However, one thing could be said. The drag queen undoubtedly had class, and could work a full day in high heels. Madame also had a rather sweet voice that hid any question as to his/her gender.

"Oh Heavans to betsy I don't think I've ever seen you up this early Kross, oh you get handsomer every time I see you. Your girlfriend is lucky to have you." Madame expertly slid the row of scones in one of the many shelves behind the counter as she spoke, Predita holding the glass door open for her. "It must be my cinnamon, it's a family blend that is rumored to have the properties to make your skin glow, even if it does make you gain a few pounds." Madame laughed good naturedly and patted her actualy quite flat abdomen, which secretly hid a six pack behind the cloth.

Predita laughed along with her boss, glancing sideways at the boys to make sure they were humoring her. Predita was looking out for her boss's happiness, which had only been found recently after a slum. Few knew of her boss's depression issues.

T.J. paid her a 100 dollar 50 for rolls and 50 for tip "now don't say I've never been generous and if you're ever considering earningsome real money then give me a call Williams Inc can always use a reliable worker like you." T.J. took his donuts grabbed 2 for himself then gave the remaing to a homeless man and woman sitting outside and stood outside waiting for his limo to pick him. T.J. took a bite of his roll and savored the sweet taste of the cinnamon and the frosting entered his mouth.

Jenna looked at the guy in silence for a time unsure on how to answer his questions, she did not like talking about her vulnerabilities and her fear of men was a big one for her. It was something private and quite frankly she did not want to talk about it with someone she barely knew and as such had no idea what he was like. She figured he was some kind of...mentor given they way he had acted and it made sense that the gods would send someone to help them adjust to their new abilities. She had been experimenting somewhat with her abilities but only on a small scale as she was still somewhat unnerved by having them in the first place.

"I wasn't afraid of you as such...more wary and as to why, well I'd rather get to know you a bit better before I talk about it." Jenna said. "As for their being others I kind of figured there would be but I haven't met any of them."

Jenna stared out across the college campus and wondered who the others might be and what they were like, the idea of working with others bothered her somewhat as she had never been a particularly good team player. She usually preferred being by herself to being with other people but then she could hardly refuse to work with them if they were chosen like she was. Though chosen for what she wasn't sure about, Artemis had beena a little vague about that when she had visited her. Jenna naturally did not feel comfortable questioning a goddess and so had not asked many of the questions she had really wanted answered. Questions like, What will we face? As the coming darkness was a little vague for Jenna's taste, would she have these powers forever? and more besides.

"I don't know much about what we are supposed to face...Artemis referred to it as the coming darkness." Jenna shrugged.

"Hey..." Kross said at the joke, "I get up early every morning and work out before I wake Jen up for her job. I'm glad your cinnamon makes the skin glow, this way I don't have to tan," he finished his sentence reaching his hand up and resting it behind his head.
"Now for one of these delicious treats!" He said grabbing a roll and stuffing it into his mouth and smiling widely. "These are delicious!" He yelled as he grabbed another and shoved it into his mouth.
"Oh ya... that guy that was just in here," Kross said suddenly serious, "Who was he? If he is causing you trouble all you have to do is say so and I can take care of it for you LeRiegn," He finished not adding the miss in front of the name since he figured he knew the madame well enough.

T.J. was picked up in his Limo and then was driven to the college were he was to give a presentation to a business class. T.J. stepped out of the car and put on a pair of sunglasses and began to walk the campus. He smiled as people smiled and small groups parted like the red sea they knew who he was and this was the owner of all major electronic businesses across the city and the globe and before long he realized he had no idea where the business classroom was he finally approached a girl and a 14 year old boy talking and approached them. "excuse me I'm T.J. Williams owner of Williams Inc. and do you know where I could find the business ed. classrooom" T.J. asked

Jenna glanced at the guy who approached them and her immediate thought was that here was a guy who was used to getting what he wanted. He looked like exactly what he was, a well off business exec. For some strange reason she felt connected to him in an odd way, something she could not put her finger on but was definitely there. It occurred to he then that he could be another of the chosen but she dismissed that thought pretty much straight away, this guy did not look as though he had the time or the inclination to aid in their cause.
She felt her usual wariness as well which was at odds with the strange connection she felt, it felt like part of her wanted to keep him at arms length and another part of her wanted to get to know him. It was strange and Jenna did not like the feeling not one bit.
"Yes, go through the cafeteria and up the stairs its straight down the corridor from there." Jenna said making an effort to be polite at least.

T.J. went up to the class room and began his lecture after wards he went down to the cafeteria where he ran into the same girl that gave him directions. T.J.
feeling generous approached her "hey I wanna thank you for helping me earlier how bout you let me buy you lunch" T.J. said

Jenna was stood waiting for the strange guy she was with to respond when she noticed the other guy coming back out of the cafeteria. He was the one who had asked for directions and she guessed he must have found his class okay.

"Hey, I wanna thank you for helping me out earlier. How bout you let me buy you lunch?" The guy asked.

Jenna was taken aback by the offer and didn't know how to respond, her natural wariness wanted her to refuse him outright but something about him made her pause. It wasn't how he looked as though he was an attractive guy she really wasn't interested in men not since her uncle anyway, though her best friend refused to believe that and kept insisting on trying to set her up. No, there was something else about this guy and she couldn't put her finger on what it was but it nagged at her.

There was also the fact that she was dealing with the stranger from earlier who knew about her visit from Artemis and what she could do. She needed to know more about what was going on and he clearly had all the answers. But at the same time she wasn't sure she was ready to know more about the threat they faced. Maybe that made her a coward but there it was, that was how she felt and she couldn't change that.

"Sure, why not." Jenna said though she made sure to keep her voice cool and if the guy so much as looked at her in a way she didn't like she would be out of there in seconds.
She glanced at the stranger from earlier. "Are you coming?"