A/N Welcome back all to the latest installation of the Spartans of Olympus. Sorry for the very late update. I've have been busy and all.
This is the FINAL news about the pairing pole! NOTE- (includes votes from reviews/emails)
Percy/Annabeth – 8
Percy/Calypso – 7
Nico/Reyna – 5
Nico/Will – 2
Looks like Annabeth and Reyna have won the pole!
Disclaimer: I only own the plot + OC. The rest belongs to whoever they belong to.
Chapter 3: Dreadnought Helicarrier
Nico Pov:
I shivered it my place as I heard the voice of Ares crackle in glee. Well I guess it was time to train. I quickly asked if we would be in or out of the suit and he replied in. Hey proceeded to show us over to the fitness section and arena. Here told us his goals of his training. "The original Spartans of Sparta spent years working of stamina, strength and agility to perfect their skills in combat. Since I got only a few hours per day with you punks for the next two months expect the training to an accelerated course…" came the voice of Ares with a cruel smile. Which I paled instantly at.
So, over the days with Ares we trained our strength so we could put quite a bit of strength behind our blows. Sharpened our skills with our blades to perfection. Taught us martial arts. Increased our stamina so we could literally run at 34mph across the US without tiring. Besides that, Ares showed us the benefit of discipline and maintaining order within a military. How to properly organize units and classes to provide maximum support for each other. To honest Percy and I were quite surprised that Ares knew something smart!
With Apollo we received our blaster rifles and ranged weapon training. Now blasters shoot ionized plasma bolts that could harm both mortals and the mythological world. Our standard issue assault rifle was an E-11. This could deliver a bunch of damage at a high rate of fire with a range of 300 meters or similar to that of a bow. However, if we wanted to go longer range and move power settings we could've used a DC-15A blaster rifle. The max range on that thing was a kilometer! Talk about long range. It was fun watching Percy miss the first few times but after a while he could probably rival the hunters with his ranged abilities. Plus, it always helped that our suits gave us a firing solutions and helped identify targets with IR, night vision and other equipment. Since the DC-15a was kind of bulky we got Apollo to enchant them so that they would shrink down for us so we could strap it to our backs. Percy decided that even though he liked long ranged he opted for 2 twin DC-17 blaster pistols alongside our E-11s. However I decided to go long range more often. Apollo taught how to heal ourselves over time if we were injured and taught us how to use more extensive medical care when we were at base.
With Hermes, we learned how to properly travel long distances and remain stealthily hidden using our active camouflage or how to use our suits communicators to communicate and relay information. He also told us how to steal things if ever need be. Dionysus taught us how focus our mental defenses, read minds and helped us with our acting in case we needed to use those skills.
With Zeus, we learned about how to do electrical wiring. Can you believe it?! The god of the sky knows how to work with electricity! I guess it must be under the lightning domain. Besides that, he trained us how to properly use our jetpacks and how lightning will no longer mess with our equipment or ourselves. I guess that means if Thalia ever finds out we are alive then we won't have to deal with her electric punches!
From my dad, Hades, we trained under the tutelage of famous demigod/mortal generals. George S. Patton son of Athena, Stonewall Jackson (Percy was happy to meet his triple-great grandfather), Rommel, Achilles, Original Perseus, Theseus and Admiral Nelson (another son of Poseidon).
Continuing we went to Poseidon to train. Now you're probably wondering what do I have to learn from Poseidon? Well besides swimming, breath and heal in water (part of the Spartan blessing) was sea navigation and things about commanding/knowing vessels. Hey also told us that the energy shield was an old Atlantean technology that has been modernized.
The final god we were with was Hephaestus. He taught us forging, ways to repair our armor, invent new weapons for the military and how to modify our armor for situations that may come up. He also told us that we were fire proof and that our suits where highly heat/pressure resistant. And that pretty much sums up the three months we have spent training. I believe it was now September and school would start soon.
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Percy POV:
It was roughly the time that school would start again. We were all finished with our training and all was left was the start the recruiting of our military. I was currently heading toward the throne room of the base we were currently in which was some 2km deep under water in the sea along with Nico. Apollo said that he had a surprise for us. So, we were following him throughout the underwater base taking a few twists and turns. We soon passed the main training area, the throne room, followed by temporary operations (the room where everything is going to be planned at until we find a more permanent base) and the mess hall. Peeking my interest, I asked Apollo "Sir, where are we going?" He cheerfully replied "All in good time Perce." So, we kept walking. Finally, we passed through a door that led to a giant warehouse. Except it didn't quite look like that, it looked like a dry dock. I could tell since I was a son of Poseidon. Yet still Nico and I gaped at the size of the room and in the center where our patrons.
We bowed then stood at attention. Zeus then spoke up "At ease gentlemen. Grand Admiral Perseus, you have been given the command of the navies of the SOO. You must be wondering; exactly what navy are you in charge of? Well today we wish to bestow upon you, your grand flagship." Nico and I shared an awestruck look. I then spoke "I would be honored uncle." He grinned and clapped his hands together. Then came the loud sound of siren blaring (Think klaxon siren from Star Wars) followed a giant rumble as two large gates at the far side of the room started to slowly open. Nico and I could only stare in shock at the vessel that appeared before us as the heavy metal doors slowly slide apart. Zeus, Poseidon and Hephaestus where all jumping with glee at their greatest vessel ever created.
At first it looked like an aircraft carrier except with tons more artillery pieces on it and was a lot bigger. What really stood out was the main weapon battery that protruded a bit from the bow of the ship. But as I looked more closely I saw that there were also few batteries on the part that would be under water and I was confused. As the door kept opening I saw these huge parts of the main structure jut out like wings but too small to be wings. Nico and I slowly walked towards it. From far away the vessel looked big but up close it was humongous. It would put USS Gerald R. Ford to shame! It was about 3 times as large. All the gods where laughing at our marveled expressions but I couldn't help it I was gawking at sheer majestic-ness of the ship before me. Then I saw the giant ion engines on those wings and I realized that this giant carrier could fly! Followed by the sound of the spotlights lighting up the ship in all its glory. Finally, Zeus spoke up announcing the ship.
"This is the will be your grand flagship and main HQ of the Spartan of Olympus capable of flight and sea faring like all the other vessels will be. The ship is the only ship of the Olympic-class and could be classified as a super dreadnought-helicarrier." Cheered an ecstatic Zeus. Hephaestus went on boasting "970 meters long or 3,182 feet, made of the best enchanted alloys the mythological world has ever seen, crew complement of roughly 450 souls, powered by the biggest Imperial Gold Reactor core(IGR) ever invented, with dozens of smaller IGR cores for other power systems." (Since imperial gold explodes and releases heat + energy when destroyed or damaged, then why can't it be turned into something like a nuclear reactor…. Most forms of power happen from tiny explosions… car and plane engines, reactors… think of it as a controlled explosion like a nuclear reactor that produces heat and makes steam…. just look up how a nuclear reactor works)
My father followed up "Consisting of a main battery of 2, triple bow chasers that are 86cm MAC (Mass Accelerator Cannons) with a muzzle velocity of 11.6km/s. With a broadside battery of 10, 38.1-cm diameter MAC cannons with a muzzle velocity of 7.8km/s. Not to mention all the other turrets, secondary armaments and flak that is scattered around the ship and the broadside missile pods…. Plus, let's not forget the numerous fighter compliments and 2 frigates stored within the bowls of this ship."
Apollo quickly added on "Not to mention the active cloaking so those pesky mortals won't see you. Nor the Atlantean energy shielding that your father still hasn't explained." Followed by Hades stating "Treat her well Percy, this ship alone cost well more than most of all the militaries yearly budget out their combined." (Something I calculated to be over a trillion USD)
At this I was gawking at the sheer Hades kicking abilities aboard this ship. We got onto a small elevator that took us to the flight deck of this super dreadnought/carrier. Here I realized that there were two flight decks, one raised above the other going slanted at a 150-degree angle from the main one. One was probably for takeoff and another for landing. I walked to the edge of the flight deck and saw the one of the four ion engines that lifted it off the ground. To say it was massive was an understatement. I could feel the raw godly power rolling of this ship for probably miles and it was exhilarating! Walking back to the center of the flight deck were all the gods were which was a Spartans of Olympus logo. I turned to the gods and asked "Does this fine vessel have a name?" All of them looked at me and smiled, Zeus spoke up "Percy we have decided to let you two name the ship." I was shocked and then I looked toward Nico and we had a brief mental conversation (Perk of being full immortals). We decided to take a page out of a book of our favorite hearth goddess. I spoke up having decided "Nico and I would like to christen this vessel The Andúril sir." Poseidon beamed knowing exactly what the name meant and replied "And from this day forth this vessel shall be known as the O.N.S. Andúril, .-158!" he summoned a bottle of champagne and handed it to me. I chucked it to the ground with the satisfaction of seeing it smash. Once it did I looked over to the con tower and see the registry and name appear freshly painted on the wall.
A/N O.N.S. stands for Olympian Naval Ship and O.C.C. stands for Olympian Construction contract (like Star Trek NCC/Naval Construction Contract). For those that don't recognize the name Andúril… it means Flame of the West in elvish. Andúril was the name of the sword that Aragorn was given in Lord of the Rings. For those that are curious, in LOTR the sword was originally in shards and known as Narsil till It was re-forged as Andúril. I explain more of the appearance of the Anduril at the end of the chapter.
Following our celebration, we headed to the bridge. Walking through the airlock door that closed with slight hiss, I saw the bridge. It was massive a bridge! It was full of consoles everywhere for different stations and not to mentioned a gigantic holographic projection of the globe in the center. Plus, it allowed a great view down the ships flight deck and the sky around. The bridge was a half-dome in shape. Near the back there was the captain's chair; my chair. It was a velvet sea green and raised one step higher than the main floor. On the right it was flanked by Nico's chair an obsidian black color. In front of our chairs where our personnel interfaces, two on the left and right. If you kept walking away from the chair closer to the view screen/window would be a little half-circular pit area filled different stations and roles aboard the carrier. Flanking along the walls that came out diagonally where more stations. Once you're past the pit on the main level was what I would guess would be Helm and Tactical (3rd in command). There was a cat-walk that ran through the pit, past the Helm and Tactical position would put you into this semi-wide open space that you go to and look out. Overall a very awesome bridge!
After we all checked out the bridge I asked the gods for permission to do something I've been aching to do for a while. "Sir, may I take a leave to go visit my mom? It has been for ever since I have seen her and this may be one of the last times I do." I pleaded with the gods using my signature puppy dog eyes. Zeus just sighed, nodded and replied "Be back at 1800 hours". I jumped with glee and flashed myself to my mother's apartment. Then I thought… what if Annabeth and the others told my mother that I died when I was gone?! Oh no, this might not have been the best decision. I cautiously proceeded up to the door and nocked. After a minute, I heard my mother open the door and her eyes widened when she saw me. She immediately ran up to me and hugged me yelling "My baby boy is back!" I immediately blushed and she dragged me inside to question me.
"Percy your back! I heard the war was over 3 months ago, Where's Annabeth?! What happened? Did she die?" shot at me mom rapidly. I told her "Annabeth… left me for godhood." I cried into her warm embrace. She had a look of shock on her face before she returned to comforting me. Followed by asking me where I have been. So, I told her everything from the giant war up until the S.O.O. and made her swear on the Styx not to tell anyone until it was revealed or Paul. Fearfully she whispered "Does that mean I won't ever get to see you again Percy?" "No...no…no…mom, I will visit as much as possible and at least once a month." I intently stated on making her feel better. She gave me a sad smile before hugging me again. During the hug, she said "Percy you must learn to forgive her, promise me you will learn to forgive and move on?" Immediately I replied "How am I supposed to forgive her for what's she's done! After everything we've been through!" I nearly yelled at her. My mom gave me a sad smile before speaking "She is probably grieving for what she has done Percy. It doesn't mean you have to go back to her, just forgive her." Giving me her smile. I wanted to stay mad but how can I be mad with her? "Yes mother…" which made her smile with me returning a small smile until I frowned, realizing it was time for me to head back to base. "Mom it is time for me to return to base. I promise to return soon." I said interrupting the silence. She looked saddened at the thought and we said our goodbyes before I shadow traveled away back to base (blessing of Hades).
Annabeth POV:
It has been three months since Percy died, and I still grieve for him every day. You could probably find me crying over my architecture drawings if you went looking. If I only could see his face one more time…. If I could only tell him that if we had gotten married, he could have stayed with me forever. Then it hit me! Percy's mother didn't know… So, I finished up the statue I was working on and sent it to Hephaestus to make it.
Following this I flashed myself to Sally Jackson's apartment. I was just about to knock on the door when I heard voices from inside. It was the voice of someone I thought I'll never hear again: Percy Jackson. All I wanted to do is run and there a hug him but I stopped myself. Shock overwhelmed me when I listened his tale. Percy and Nico were alive and well hidden by the gods! Blessed by Hades, immortal, spartanly augmented and train by all the male gods!? Looks like I'm going to need a talk with Grandpa Zeus…. After Percy left I had a went in and talked to his mom. For someone who knew that Percy was alive she acted like as if it was real. After I gave her a hug and explained to her about how if he was still alive I would've married him. At that Sally gave a small smile that only those who knew Percy was alive would understand even though she didn't expect me to….
I flashed away and went up to Zeus. He looked down at me from his throne shocked that I was here. He asked "Annabeth, how may I help you?" I gave him hard look and flatly stated "I know that Percy is alive." At this he had this flabbergasted look up his face that gave away everything. He then glared at me and flared his aura pushing me back before thundering "You will swear not to reveal this to anyone without my permission!" I glared back at him retorted "Only on one condition!" At this he glared back at me but I didn't waver. I glared back just as fiercely. He then nodded "Name your condition granddaughter." I smirked knowing that I've won and replied "I want to be able to be with him again. I believe I have just the plan." Telling him my plan Zeus pondered it and agreed.
Percy Jackson, I will be coming back to you whether you like it or not.
A/N So I finally got the chapter done! Hip-hip hooray! Now please don't be mad about the pairing it's what the final vote was. Which included reviews and emails.
If you are curious about what the O.N.S. Anduril looks like… then think of the helicarrier from Captain America, the Winter Soldier. Scale it up to the size mentioned (3 times the size of the U.S.S. Gerald R. Ford). Add two triple barrel Gatling like main battery to the front that are MAC cannons. For the sides think of the Insight Helicarrier with a bunch of narrow traverse gun emplacements for broadsiding and side mounted rocket pods in between said guns. As for the planes/strike craft I'm thinking something by the name of Pegasus class fighters.
Feel free to name any cool ship class names I could use like "Trident-class Frigate" or "Arcus-class Destroyers"! Any cool additions/ideas are welcome!
