Chapter 10
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Percy POV
When I woke up the day after the battle at camp Half-Blood I was feeling tired , like I haven`t rested at all during the night Well that`s what I won for losing my temper and using the last of my force yesterday I thought bitterly. As you may have noticed I am not in a good mood.
I jumped out of bed and went to take a shower and then to grab something to eat before going to the arena to train the Gods and Demigods. Today they will be training together, just to see how well they can work together.
While sipping my coffee I began to think about the information Atlas "Gave" me. The Titans will not be problem as big as the Giants We should probably assassinate the Titans and leave the Giants for the final battle but we`ll need someone to spy on them… well good thing someone perfect for this job owes me a favor I thought smirking.
After that I got up and created a mirror of shadows and contacted my friend to ask for her help. Yeah I know, what the hell is a mirror of shadows? Well , it is similar to the IM but it`s with shadows and it doesn`t need someone to connect you, it simply uses a small part of energy, equivalent to the energy that would take to lift a finger, and uses that to find and contact the person you want to speak to.
I stood there about ten minutes talking to her and she agreed to help me, after all we were good friends.
When I was done talking I putted my armor on and flashed to the arena and sat in my usual spot, the middle of the arena, and waited for the Gods, Goddesses and Campers to finally grace me with their presence. Yeah still in a foul mood.
But that was about to change, they were all in for a surprise I thought chuckling. Suddenly I felt various godly presences as well as those from the half-bloods, Chiron and Lupa.
"Welcome to the Olympus training. I want the Gods and Goddesses in the center to pick up a partner and fight; if you see mistakes call them out, the same for the Half-Bloods. But I warn you, I will be using my powers to alter the battle field so keep your guard up at all times. Begin"
After my little speech everyone did as told and I took a seat in the middle of the Arena. I began unleashing earthquakes, floods, fires, strong winds and little hurricanes, but I limited to that. I couldn`t afford to lose more energy if I was to help my friend tonight.
They all fought until mid day only stopping to treat serious wounds and catch their breaths for a few minutes. They were having difficulty with the battle field, when they least expected it I would do something and throw them off-balance.
"Okay, normal battle field now, I won`t do anything to change it. Continue for five more minutes" I said.
Barely two minutes passed and suddenly the Arena darkened to the point all of my class stopped fighting and looked at me accusatory. I looked at them and raised my hands in the Universal "I surrender" position.
"I didn`t do it, I swear on the Styx" I said giving them my signature smirk. This will surely freak them out.
The looks on their faces showed fear and shock as they all started to look around in search for the one that put the arena in the shadows, they eyes landed on Hades.
"Don`t look at me! I didn`t do it" He said.
Suddenly we all heard a booming laugh came from all sides, or more specifically the shadows.
I laughed along, earning me a couple of estrange looks. I stood and closed my eyes, searching for my friends aura, when I found it I spoon and glared at an apparently empty space besides Zeus.
All of them followed my stare and looked shocked when they saw there was no one there. I couldn`t help it, I started to laugh.
"Mmm… Percy? Are you feeling well?" I heard Artemis ask.
I turned to her "Never better" I said.
"Well Little Sis! I am very happy to see you but I win again. You are standing beside Zeus… and now besides Artemis. Very funny but Big Brother cannot be fooled so show yourself!" I said still laughing.
"Not fair! You always win" I heard her say and then the arena went back to its usual state with the sun shining high in the sky.
Every one turned to look to the spot beside Artemis as a beautiful woman with raven black hair and black eyes dressed in a simple and comfortable black dress appeared. She stood there glaring at me. I returned the action.
Then I stated to walk towards her, aware of the eyes of all the people in the arena following our actions. I stopped when I was a foot away from her and my glare transformed into a smirk as I opened my arms to her.
"What devilry is this? I don`t see you for decades and now that I finally got to see you I don`t get a hug?" I asked her with mock hurt.
She dropped her glare and laughed, not able to keep it in anymore and ran to my arms as she hugged me. I twirled my favorite sister in the air before setting her down on the floor again.
I noticed all the estrange looks we were receiving so I wrapped an arm around my favorite sister`s shoulders and said.
"Allow me to introduce you to my favorite Little Sister Nyx, daughter of Chaos and Primordial Goddess of the Night"
Immediately everyone dropped to their knees, Nyx glared a t them.
"Rise everyone, I hate it when people do that, it becomes annoying with the passing of time" she said.
All of them did as told and Zeus stood forward.
"Lady Nyx, it is indeed a pleasure and a surprise to see you here, if you don`t mind, may I ask why are you here?" He asked respectfully.
My sister nodded towards the king of the Gods and said "Zeus, I am here because my brother asked for me to help him and for my own personal amusement"
Zeus looked confused at the last part of her statement as were many others.
I shook my head and said "She is here to spy the Titans so we can send the assassins to kill them and leave the Giants for the Final battle"
Zeus` face broke into a relieved smile and he nodded his gratitude towards Nyx and me. We both reciprocated the gesture.
"Yes, I will spy their forces during the day, bending the shadows so that they will not discover me" Nyx said smirking.
"Thank you Nyx, for aiding us" Zeus said.
"It`s my pleasure Zeus, besides I couldn`t leave all the fun to Percy" she said " Well if you will excuse me, I will be in my brother`s palace"
And with that she left the arena with an amused smile in her face at the way all the male Gods stared at her back with lust in their eyes."Hey, please don`t let them get too close Perce, you know how my husband could get" She said in my thoughts
"I will not let them, you know me. I barely allowed you to marry Erebus" I said.
I noticed then how they were all still drooling at my sister`s retreating figure. I let an earthquake to get their attention. When they looked at me, I glared at them with my red eyes.
"I will tell you this now and heed me well, do not flirt with my sister and don`t do anything to harm her or I will simply kill you. Am I clear?" I said menacingly.
All the gods cowered under my gaze and nodded very slowly. From the corner of my eyes I noticed Artemis smirking at my over protectiveness.
"Good" I said, changing my eyes to their original green color "Well, training done for today" I finished.
I walked towards Artemis and flashed us to my palace.
Nyx POV
When I arrived to my brother`s palace I noticed that I was not alone, he and Artemis the Goddess of the Hunt and the Moon was with him and I remembered when he told he had a girlfriend. I never expected to be Artemis, the Bastard didn`t told me who was.
I caught both of them in the couch of his living room with Artemis leaning her head on his shoulder, I couldn`t help but admit that they looked Well and cute together. But still, I had to make something clear to the Goddess.
I came out of my hiding place and acted as I never spied on Percy.
"So Perce, you didn`t told me who was your girlfriend" I said with one eyebrow raised. I noticed Artemis blush and tried to hide it with a curtain of hair.
"Hi Sis, yeah figure a little surprise for you would do you some good" he said smiling "This is Artemis"
I nodded towards her "Pleasure to meet you, Artemis"
She nodded and smiled "Same here"
"Well I will go and grab some snack for us, be back in a bit" Percy said "Oh and I have already threw the wolves out of you Sis, they won`t bother you"
"Thanks Percy" I said to his retreating form before taking a seat next to Artemis.
To say she looked uncomfortable would be an understatement.
"So…" she tried to start talking but I cut her off with a glare.
"Look Artemis, my brother always had my back since the moment I was born and we are really close, I would do anything for him as much as he would do anything for me. I only need to know two things: do you love him?" I asked.
She didn`t hesitate in her answer.
"Yes, yes I do" she said.
"Second question: will you hurt him?" I had my eyes narrowed.
Again no hesitation.
"No! I would never hurt him!" she said.
I stared at her for a long time and she didn`t cower from my gaze, Good she has guts I thought. Suddenly I smiled and wrapped her in a Primordial hug.
"Good! Now I am sure we will get along just fine!" I said enthusiastically. Hey just because I am the Goddess of the Night doesn`t mean I am all rock and depressive.
"Nyx, I am glad and all but you are killing me" She tried to say.
"Oh sorry" I said smiling and letting her go.
She just brushed it of laughing and Percy then stepped in with the snacks.
"So what happened while I was gone?" he asked.
Artemis and I shared a look before answering simultaneously "Nothing"
Nyx POV several hours later
After my little chat with Artemis; she, Percy and I got along just fine for the rest of the afternoon. But as soon as the night fall I has excused myself so that I could grab my armor, weapons and hood as I would need them for tonight.
After I got all I needed I flashed to Olympus` Thrown Room where the meeting was being held. I walked to the center of the room and stood beside Percy.
"Well, we all know why we are here" Zeus started "It is time me continue with the Prophecy, Perseus and Artemis plus her hunters will go to Camp Jupiter to gain the Roman`s trust and convince them to unite with the Greeks so we can win these war. But also, Nyx here will go to Mount Othrys to spy on Krios` forces"
"Yes, Artemis and I are going to Camp Jupiter and will stay there for a week is nothing bad happens, but don`t you think this gets you a rest from training! I am not finished with you yet" Percy said.
"I will go as soon as this meeting is over; I will return at dawn and repeat that every night. I will be staying in my brother`s palace during day"
"Very well, please be careful and this goes to the three of you" Zeus said.
Percy and I snorted while Artemis replied "Yes father" rolling her eyes.
With that the Olympians flashed away and we were the only ones standing in the room. Percy turned to me and hugged me.
"Promise me you will be careful, that you will leave and contact me if you are in any kind of trouble" He said, looking at me in the eyes.
I hugged him back and said "I promise, but you be careful as well"
We both laughed and parted our hug. I turned towards Artemis who was smiling. Without warning I hugged her as well.
"Be careful and take care of the fool over there please" I said.
She laughed and hugged me back.
"I will but the same goes to you" she said.
With that we parted, they went to camp Jupiter and I to Mount Othrys. This will be interesting.
AN: Well, there you have it, more of a filler than anything else and that`s why next chapter should be up in four days with Artemis and Percy in camp and Nyx in spying mission ;)
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Yours truly,
Maria aka Owlways.