Heya Guys! Sorry, for the sudden ending to the last chapter. It wouldn't let me write any more. So here ya go!
Disclaimer: I don't an PJO, HoO, or ToA.
Chapter 7: Capture The flag - Part 1
Káno POV
My eyes cleared, and I saw three giants people in the room.
"Wait a minute. I smell something." said voice 1. Then it turned and looked directly at me. I realized it had only one eye. A Cyclops? I thought. I stepped out of the shadows, and they all stared at me.
"Who are you?!" Voice one yelled in a treating voice, stepping up to me. "How did you get here?!"
"Um," I started, " 'Forging new metal'?", finished more as a question.
They all made a surprised face, and he started talking again, but in a much nicer tone. "So you are the Hero?"
"Kinda skinny in my opinion." said the one to the left.
"And young." said the one to the right.
"Excuse me, but who are you?" I asked.
"Oh right. We are The Elder Kyklopes. I am Arges.
"I'm Brontes." said the left. "And I am Steropes."
"I'm Káno Soarings." And at that, they busted out laughing. I sighed.
"Who...is your...parent?" Brontes said between laughs.
"Nike."
And they laughed harder. After a while there laughter died down. "I'm guessing you don't know where you are. You are in our forges, a sector with Hephaestus forges. Queen Hera wanted us to create something for you." He walked over to a metal table. He picked up something small and handed it to me. It was a gold, silver and bronze ring, with a little black and translucent edges. "Put it on." I put it on my ring finger, and I felt the power in it. It was very comfortable.
"Thank you. But what is it?"
"Do you feel the power in it? Reach for it with you will, and pull it out."
I did as he said. And when I did, I was completely surprised at what happened next. The ring morphed into a sword. The blade had a leafy look to it, but at the climax of the curves, the blade completely straightened until the curve came back. It was about 4ft long. The inside of the visual of the blade was celestial Bronze. The sharp edges of the blade was imperial gold from the tip until at the base, where it started to curve out again, the blade completely dip in because it had a narrow ricasso. Were the ricasso started, the imperial gold turned into a black iron like material. The guard was made of a shining silver material that slanted down towards the handle at the ends. The handle, which was about a foot long, was wrapped in a very soft, and very comfortable red wrapping. At the end of the handle was a small glittering translucent silver ball to even out the weight of the blade. Where the blade, gaurd, and handle met, there was a large glittering red diamond. Then I saw red writing along the blade, It read 'Λάμψη Διαμάντι'.
"Shining Diamond. The Black iron is Stygian Iron, made in the Underworld. The shining Silver is Alantean Silver, found in the deepest part of the ocean. The Translucent silver in adamantine, evening out the weight of the blade while also giving it the potential to cut through anything and anyone. This sword is unbreakable. " said Steropes, looking very proud of the work.
"Th-this is amazing! Its perfect for me! I feel...drawn to it. Thank you."
"It was made for you. And your welcome. But also thank Hera, it was her idea, and her style suggestions for the sword."
"Hera...but why?"
"That I can not tell you. She actually had us make it in secret.", Of course not. "But we don't have all day to talk. Goodbye Káno, and good luck. Use that sword well, she took a lot of time and energy to make." Then I instantly woke up. I looked at my hand, and the ring was there. I need to start bringing a pillow with me everywhere I go.
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"Today will be a special Capture the Flag!", yelled Chiron. "It will be a three way game! The teams are Greek, Roman, and Hunters. These are the rules!
1. The entire forest is considered "fair game."
2. All magic items are allowed.
3. The flags must be prominently displayed and can have no more than two guards.
4. Prisoners may be disarmed, but may not be bound or gagged.
5.Killing or maiming is NOT allowed.
6.Guards aren't allowed to stand within ten yards of the flag.
The boundaries are temporarily rearranged. Thank to Percy, the creek now has three borders. The Greeks will have Zeus' fist, which its the East.The Romans will have the South West. The Hunters will have the North East. To win, you need to have both teams' flags, and not get your taken. You all have 20 minutes to set up and get ready. Good luck!" And with that, we split up into our teams.
Me, Sophia, Percy, Annabeth, Leo and the rest of the campers met at Zeus' fist.
"Where did you get the ring?" Sophia asked. I smiled, took a step back, a let out the sword. Everyone stared in amazement.
"Woah! Where did you get that?" asked Leo.
"Some giant Cyclopes named 'The Elder Kyklopes' said they made this just for me."
"The Elder Kyklopes!" Annabeth exclaimed.
"Who are they?" Percy asked.
"Really seaweed brain? They are who made Zeus' master bolt, Poseidon's trident, and Hades' Helm of Darkness!"
"What?!" Percy exclaimed. "Why would they make you that?"
"I don't know. They wouldn't tell me." I said.
"Forget that the moment. Why don't you have any armor?" asked Annabeth. "All you have are some leg and arm braces."
"That's all I need. Everything else will just slow me down."
"Well, this I the plan: Me and Leo will guard the flag, while a few other will patrol the area. Sophia, can you use that spear?"
"Yes." she answered.
"Good. You, Clarisse, Piper and some others will go for the Hunt. They may not not try to completely kill you since you're female. Káno, can you use that sword?"
Percy answered for me. "Trust me when I say: He can use a sword."
"Great Percy, Káno, and others will go for the Roman Flag. Boys Team, try to be stealthy when you on the way there. Girls, watch out for traps, and be fast. Any questions?" No one asked any. "Good."
We made last minute preparation. I kept the sword as the ring, as it would make it easier to move quicker and stealthier than with it out. Percy kept his pen capped for the same reason. Then the horn sounded, and we were off.
We started running South West to Roman territory. But I soon heard Percy called out in a hushed voice.
"Káno! Slow down!" he exclaimed. I looked back and I was way ahead than everyone else.
"Sorry, I didn't know I was going that fast." I said.
"I've seen someone run that fast! You were as fast as a cheetah!"
"I can't be that fast...can I?"
"Don't forget. You are a demi-god. Get used to crazy things."
After a few more minutes of running a good distance into Roman territory, and me making sure to stay with the group, we saw a a lot of people running towards us.
"They found us!" one of the others said. We all drew our weapons.
Well, lets see what this can do. I thought as I let out 'Diamond'. I decided to call it that, because calling it 'Shining Diamond' would be to tiring.
Lazy... I hear a voice in me say.
Shut up!
As the Romans came closer, arrows come over from behind them. Everyone hid behind someone with a shield until I realized...I don't have a shield...and everyone with a shield is taken...damn. There were so many arrows running or hiding wouldn't be possible Percy looked at me with worry, but then I had an idea. I was going to try blocked the arrows with my sword.
Here we go...I thought nervously. Then they neared me. Despite the size of the blade, the weight was perfect for one and two hands. I held the sword in one hand, and started to block arrows with the sword surprising quickly. Amazingly quickly. I realized I wasn't just blocking arrows, I was breaking arrows. Slashing through the shafts in mid-air.
As I slashed through the last of the arrows the Romans looked very surprised, but so did Percy and the team.
"There stunned," I said, "Lets Go!"
"Right! Lets go!" Percy replied.
The team charged, at the Romans were late to react, and many of them were pushed back. Then, suddenly, one of the Soldiers grew, and change shape, until he was a big golden lion.
"What the-" but Percy cut me off before I could say the last word.
"Ok Frank, lets go!"
The Lion just roared and pounced at Percy. Percy tried to slash at the beast, but the blade just bounced of its fur. "Really?! That's just mean!" The lion let out a laugh like vocal. Then it charged again. After I knocked out a few more people, while Percy was battling the lion, I had a feeling to go in a certain direction into the woods.
But why?
Just do it!
I put my sword up so I can go faster (probably a bad decision) started running in the direction. Soon I saw something s glittering in the distance. As I got closer I see a tall pole with grey and gold flag. The Roman flag! I was about to go towards it, but then a voice inside me said, There is something wrong here...it's unguarded... I look around to see if there's any traps but I didn't notice anything.
I started walking closer, but but I got to it, something slammed into my side. It was shocking, and it sent me flying. I landed on my back. I open my eyes to lightning slamming down on me. I rolled to my feet just in time, before it hit ground where I was. I look up and see Jason smirking.
"You may have beaten Percy, but you won't win against me!" He laughed.
I stood up straight and called back, "But by what I've heard, Percy is better than you!"
"WHAT?!" he screamed angrily. "You going to regret that!" Great, you pissed him off. Are you happy with your self?
He charged at me and stabbed with his sword. I rolled to the side and let out my sword. He looked surprised at first but then he shook out of it and his rage returned. He slashed down at me again and I jumped back. His sword got stuck in the ground. This is my chance!
Wait look to your side. I looked to my side and the flag was right next to me! Get it, and make a run for it! the voice said. And that's what I did. I pulled the flag out the ground, and as I started running, I heard Jason yell, "NO!" just as he pulled his sword out the ground. While running I see the sky get darker with big storm clouds. Aww Crap... I ran towards the creek, with Jason in pursuit.
While I was running I passed Percy who still fighting Frank, but he looked really tired. When he saw me with the flag, he had a gigantic smile and said, "Keep going!" But the lion roared loudly then morphed into a cheetah, then it was in pursuit to. Of course... But I was surprise that I was actually giving the beast a challenge, but it was still catching up.
I see where the creek splits into three. There were people fighting there. I could see Sophia running with a silver flag from Hunter territory. Yeah! But I noticed, she had giant gold wings!
