The Hardest Labour

by An Inconvenient Arrival

A new threat has risen and this time it is an unexpected face from within the ranks of the Gods, seeking not the throne or power, but revenge. It is once again down to the demigods we know and love, along with the newest demigods to show up to Camp Half-Blood to try and stop this force before it destroys the Olympian Gods.

1. Chapter 1

The Hardest Labour

By An Inconvenient Arrival

Chapter One:
Villain P.O.V.

Two empousai walked out onto the Master's balcony that was overlooking the training pit. Usually the Master would simply sit on the balcony and watch as the other monsters and demi-god soldiers battled to the death. More recently however, the Master would enter the pit himself and do battle with three or four opponents at once, claiming it was his method of 'training for the big event'. The empousai should have expected to see him in the pit but the news they brought was so urgent that they were not thinking rationally at all.

Settling down on the balcony, the two demon spawn of Hecate watched in awe as the Master cut through the spinal chord of his lone opponent and most trusted general, the Minotaur. Many truly believed that it was no more than a brain dead half-breed, and until the Master's arrival, they would have been right. Under his tutelage however, the Minotaur or General Mino, as he had called himself, had not only learned to fight using both brain and brawn, but also learned a few phrases of English, Greek and Latin from the Master. In truth, every phrase was either militarily related, a death threat of some sort or just a phrase used to honour the master.

Despite his extensive training with the Master, General Mino was still no match for their princeps Dei. Stumbling forward as the sharp edge of the Master's blade cut through his tough skin, Mino let out a roar of pain that could reawaken Gaia before dropping to his knees and keeling over dead. Hearing the Master grunt contentedly, the empousai watched as he removed a small black ball from the satchel on his belt and threw it at General Mino's corpse. There was a small puff of black smoke that enveloped the General's fallen form, matching the shape of his body exactly before settling over him like a death shroud. All was still for a moment before the smoke shroud cleared, revealing a newly healed and resurrected General Mino snorting and lowing loudly. Where once they would have been shocked, the empousai had now gotten used to the Master's finest invention, the Smoke of Rejuvenation. [A/N: Crappy name I know, if anyone has a better one please don't hesitate to tell me.]

Racing down the stairs to the pit, the two loyal servants saluted as normal by placing their right hand on their left shoulder and their left hand on their right shoulder so that their arms created an 'X'. Waving off the salute, the Master walked past them, asking what was so urgent that they had to rush down to see him.

It was at this moment that the empousai froze. Sure they weren't to blame for the news, but the Master might take his anger out on them if he got angry enough. Deciding that not telling him after making such a big deal of having something to report would most likely cause them more harm then good, the two demons spoke simultaneously.

"Master our fears have come to pass! Not only has Perseus Jackson survived the resurrection of Lady Gaia, but the son of Nemesis has reached the Camp!"

They spoke quickly, hoping that the sooner they got it over and done with, the easier the Master would be on them for bringing him such news. Both empousai flinched as the Master raised his right hand as if to strike them, but were surprised when he held it up in what was almost a challenge to the skies, or indeed to Zeus himself.

"At last!" His great voice boomed, echoing through the stronghold that he himself had built with little or no help. "At long last a challenge worthy of my time! I have grown weary of sparring with these pitiful beasts and demi-gods, it is time for a true test of my power!"

Curling all of his fingers barring his index into a ball, he pointed angrily at the skies again.

"This time Zeus I shall not be as kind as I was when last we spoke!" His entire body shook with rage as he screamed his challenge to Zeus. "At last Father, I will have my revenge on you and the rest of the Olympians! And as for Hera? Your death, my Lady, shall be the slowest of them all! I swear this upon the souls of my loved ones! THE OLYMPIANS. SHALL. PERISH!"

Ok, perhaps this chapter isn't the best way to start a fanfic but I'm quite happy with it. Just to clear up a few little things before I get into this.

1). If I'm lucky enough to actually have any readers for this story, I'd greatly appreciate some feedback be it good, bad or indifferent.

2). The whole 'son of Nemesis' thing is an OC. I did indeed make him up and I am going to add maximum two more to the list of OCs for this story. This is where you fine people come in (assuming I get a bit of aforementioned luck). I need a female OC for reasons that should be obvious. I would ask you brilliant, fantastic people to help me with this because I am simply horrendous at coming up with female characters (I'm a guy so it can be understood). So I'm going to leave a character list of sorts that, if any of who have the wherewithal to help me, you can fill out with your OC. The only things I am going to 'ban' are that she cannot be an over-powered OC. She can build up to immense power but she cannot start with the ability to decimate entire armies with a flick of her wrist. At the same time, I would prefer if she was capable in at least one manner. She doesn't have to be a great warrior or a master of disguise (mistress of disguise?) but I don't want a character like Lost Hero Piper (someone who is completely useless basically. Sorry to all the Piper fans). Finally, no children of any maidens (excluding Athena of course) and, preferably no children of Zeus unless they are different from the Graces. Hope these conditions don't repel any potential help. So if you can guys, please, help a guy out. The list will be below, thanks a bunch guys.

3). This is a formality that I'm going to nip in the bud immediately. I do not, nor will I ever own the rights to the Percy Jackson or Heroes of Olympus series or any associated works. This fanfic is my own creation but all rights go to Rick Riordan. There, done it. No need to do it again.

Thanks again guys! I hope I get some readers on board because I'd love to write for you guys.

OC Character List:

Name:

Eye Colour:

Hair Colour:

General clothing (may change due to circumstance but basically their usual attire):

Godly parent:

*Weapon(s) of choice:

Any background information you think is appropriate for the OC:

*just a little info on the weapon(s). I think it goes without saying that guns are not a suitable weapon of choice for the OC. However, do feel free to use your imagination and suggest something like a flail mace or a crossbow or even a quarterstaff if you like! Just thought I'd clear that up too. Sorry I'm so picky! Thanks again guys!