A/N: Hey guys, back again. Hope ya liked the cliffhanger XD. Anyway without further ado here's chapter 10. Quick shout out my Beta BadWolfRisen. She's a fantastic write and great support. she helped encourage me to write this fic. Also if you enjoy The 100, she's writing a kick ass Clexa fic so go check it out!

Disclaimer: Disclaimer stuff about me not owning PJO or HOO. I own The plot and OC's.

Chapter 10: Darkness Falls

The world froze as she fell. Thoughts of her Hunters flooded her mind, Atlanta and Phoebe who had been by her side for centuries, Thalia who had taken up the mantle of lieutenant with a grim determination, Tracey who she had picked up when she was still very young and practically raised her, and now Lily who was the brightest ball of sunshine that had ever come to the Hunt. She brought familial ties that drew even the coldest Hunters in, that broke away insecurity with a single warm smile, and blew away worries and doubts with a surety in others so powerful no one could deny her. Finally her thoughts turned to Noir who had broken through the hatred of men to simply be a ridiculous goof ball. Randomly pouncing on her Hunters to tickle them and instigating massive games of tag that threw everyone off their chores. Who was the warmest bed they had ever shared together. The younger/older brother that quietly watched out for them, bringing smiles and safety wherever he went. Who she should've brought with them. Their combat wolf would be the end of these beasts in seconds flat.

That was not to be however, as they had left Noir a mile away and even he could not make it in time to stop what was already in motion. The spears trailed through the air rapidly drawing closer as the older Huntresses pulled more tightly together to protect their younger sisters. Thalia had even managed to blast a few out of the air with lightning as others fell to thrown knives but it wasn't enough. Atlanta quickly shoved Phoebe behind her as the first spear neared close enough to kill. Phoebe's scream echoed as it came within nanometers of her friend's chest… only to melt into a pile of useless color in a blaze of platinum. Four soft foot falls announced the arrival of Noir in a blaze of rage that lashed out and wrenched the spears from the air. The army hissed as the unnatural flames burned a barrier between them. He wasted no further time as he lashed out at blurring speeds, shredding throats and crushing telekhines beneath his massive paws. Ferocious snarls tore themselves from his throat as he batted laistrygonians away, sending them flying into trees at terminal velocity. The flames were quickly quieted as Thalia broke through and joined the fray leaving the older Hunters to follow while the young took up the position of ranged assault.

Truthfully it wasn't like they even needed to bother, Noir had turned into a practical demon. His fur coat had changed from a reflective pure black to a voracious devourer of light. Wisps of shadow rolled off of him looking like flames burning across his body, obscuring his features. All that could be seen clearly were his eyes that burned platinum, leaving a light trail of silver behind as he blurred around the battlefield. In fact it seemed it was almost as if he were on both sides of the circle at once as line after line of monster fell, in reality the shadows were leaping off his claws as lethal crescents cleaving both beast and weapon. Eventually the pace slowed, less monsters were falling and Noir ceased attacking as they gathered their remaining forces away from the Hunt and the wolf. There must have been another 100 left to deal with but with Noir there they hoped it would make it easier. He was standing right in front of them, the beginnings of platinum trailing up his legs, as he paced back in forth between the Hunt and the army. His paws left a burning trail of silver wherever his feet fell. A living truck sized shadow, burning paw prints into the ground, anxiously waiting to shred his adversaries.

The relocation must have been a distraction as screams echoed from behind the Hunt, they swung to find Lily, Tracey, and Samantha being held hostage by a couple of telekhines. They must have used the trees and the movement of the larger monsters to get behind them before the army relocated to move their attention away from the rear of the group. Noir looked ready to burn the forest to the ground as platinum flames exploded up his legs, drawing intricate runes and symbols over his pelt, all burning and shifting like his muscles. As he snarled it was almost as if the shadows tore open to reveal his maw. He growled and the ground shook and cracked about him as he eyed the telekhines with his mouth agape. Artemis did a double take as she saw the second fanged jaw hiding within the first, both sets of teeth dripping shadows that hissed and melted the ground where they landed. His eyes promised only two things, suffering and death. Even the Hunt was cowering beneath the gaze he sent at the telekhines, despite not even looking in their direction. He quickly turned the look of rage forwards as the crowd parted revealing a man. He seemed obscurely out of place since he looked entirely normal, just some everyday jeans, button up T-shirt with the sleeves rolled up, short-ish spiky hair, and a build you would expect from a 35 year old lumber jack. Only his eyes and smile ruined the image

His sclera and pupil were the same intelligence filled blackness as the monsters but his irises were red. Not your average Crayola red, but rust red and strewn with cracks that pulsed with a black light. His smile was Cheshire, extending past his cheeks as he looked upon the Hunters, all pointed teeth and malice. Words spilled from his mouth in no particular language but the voice was haunting. Echoing and sharp, splitting the air as he spoke as if it refused to be a medium for his vile words. He finished his spiel and simply blinked out of existence much like Noir does and the monsters began to advance again. Blades rose to the neck of the hostages and Artemis herself prayed for a miracle. But as the first drop of blood fell from Lily's neck when the blade pressed in, the world exploded into light, and was then flooded by shadows.

A howl was all that was heard before the Hunt and Artemis passed out.

-darle alegria y cosa buena Heyyyyy Line Break!-

Artemis and the hunters awoke at camp groggy and annoyed, glaring harshly up at Apollo as he shone down upon them. Judging by the angle it must have been late afternoon, which confused them as to why they were lying on the ground when they should be-

Everything came back in a rush. The monsters, the fight, the hostages, Noir's for change, and the creepy figure that had apparently been the leader of that particular excursion. Then they remembered the three that had been taken hostage and were quickly on their feet. They looked about the camp for Noir who seemed to be missing at the moment and decided to check for the girls. They weren't in their tents so they headed for the infirmary (which was also a tent) to see if Noir had dropped them off. They found all three sleeping peacefully together on a larger cot and a massive shadow laying in the corner nearest to them, coiled up into a tight ball. Artemis sighed in relief n checked the girls, all that was visible was a small scar on Lily's neck which she was thankful was the extent of the injuries. With the girls fine she made the decision to check on Noir who was still resting in the corner.

As she approached she noticed that he seemed to have shrunk, possibly from the expenditure of his powers, but that wasn't the only thing amiss. She curiously tapped him on the shoulder eliciting a groan. Not a growl, a groan. She jumped back quickly as the figure uncurled and rose his head. Two black wolf ears extended above his head as he rose, stretching lazily in his overcoat. He let loose a toothy yawn revealing pearly whites and longer than normal canines, with a slightly longer, floppy tongue to boot. Loud pops were heard as he twisted a bit and cracked his knuckles. A moan of happiness (that she admittedly blushed at) escaped his lips before he opened familiar platinum eyes. He met her shocked gaze and smiled brightly

"Moonbeam!"

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