Hey guys im back and hopefully I can start updating more regularly than usual. Also Nyx is the pairing so I will start to integrate her into the story gradually
Here is chapter 11 don't forget to review and pm me if you have anything to ask
11. Camp Jupiter
Perseus pov
As I continued west I slowly started to realise how beautiful this forest really was, the trees looked bigger than normal ones and the air smelled of fresh flowers. I took a deep breath and transformed into my beast form through my almost infrared sight I could see how all the trees were connected and could see the life flowing through the roots and into the ground, this world was undeniably unique it had an almost perfect combination of wildlife and civilisation. I continued to walk through the forest in my beast form until I caught a scent of cars exhaust fumes I hurried in that direction but quickly stopped and transformed back. I had a strange feeling that someone was watching me.
I pulled out my sword and whipped my head around trying to find the source, I took a deep breath and calmed my senses "Laas Yah Nir" I whispered and opened my eyes again I could see the life force of every living thing in the area I could just make out some large dog like creatures trying to surround me. I smiled in anticipation of the fight the biggest one slowly advanced I pulled my shield off my back and held it to my side and I stared at the biggest dog
" I don't really want to resort to violence, but I also really want to kill you" the dogs around me growled" And your friends" I said smirking at the huge growl he gave in return.
The biggest one lunged forward and bared his teeth to rip my throat out and I spun to the side and stabbed my sword into his abdomen killing it instantly, as it turned into dust some of it got in my mouth and I spit it and retook my stance. The others suddenly ran and jumped into shadows, disappearing from view, I was shocked that monsters possessed this powers usually they were just brutes that relied on strength alone. This means someone sent them to test me I let my Nightingale armour flow on to me and put on my face mask.
Instantly the power of darkness flooded in my body I could feel myself get stronger, faster and more agile and I used my own powers over darkness to drag the monsters back here, tendrils shot into the shadows then became rigid, I closed my fist and the retracted pulling the dogs back with them kicking and clawing at the ground. I smiled and walked forward to the dog closest to me I stuck my sword next to its head and looked into its red eyes filled with fear. I slowly stood up and looked around all the dogs looked terrified I decided to end this and sheathed my sword and put my shield back on my back. I swirled my hands in front of my body pushing and ample amount of magika into my arms fire flowed up and down my arms I then held them out in front of me and slammed them into the ground a fire storm spread out from my standing form and burned all the dogs to a crisp except one I knelt down beside of it and stared at its whimpering form
"Tell your boss if they wish to kill me they will have to send an army" I said before slamming my sword through its skull. The dog's soul was pulled out of its body and swirled into one of the empty soul gems in my possession.
I took out the soul gem and smashed it onto the hilt of Soulrend a bright light blocked the sword from my view and when it had subsided the blade had changed.
The hilt was now pitch black with blood red gems imbedded into it and the bottom was shaped like a dragon that looked like it could skewer anyone that was on the receiving end, the blade when form being black to now being blood red with an intricate design of a dragon flying. I had to say it looked badass.
I decided to keep moving towards camp and test my sword along the way.
LINE BREAK 2 HOURS LATER
After getting lost a few times and having to kill a couple of giants I finally reached a road with too many cars to cross
"Hello hero" said a voice next to me.
I spun around and drew my sword in to progress I looked down to see an old woman sat on the grass I detected illusion magic and looked through it to see Juno or Hera in the place of the woman.
"Hello Juno pleased to see you again" I said smirking at her shocked face I held out my hand and pulled her to her feet she glared at me and switched back to her normal form fit with a silk dress and a lion pelt over her shoulder complete with the queen's crown upon her head.
"So how do you plan on getting us across" I said still looking at the road
"oh I can't you need to carry me across I can't be seen helping you or the romans will see you as weak and you will not be accepted into the legion" she said smirking in my direction I growled under my breath and sighed.
"so any ideas on how to get across then my lady" I said looking at her. She smiled deviously
"Run" she said. But I had a different plan
"TIID KLO UL" I shouted as time slowed down I quickly picked up Juno and ran across the road, as I got to the other side time resumed to its normal state and Juno looked around and realised we were on the other side
"How do you do this stuff" She said sounding exasperated I just smiled in response and was about to walk ahead when I heard a familiar growl that stopped me in my tracks I turned around and at the top of the hill there was at least 30 of those dogs I saw earlier.
"Shit" I said Juno turned around and when she saw them she turned pale
"quickly we must get to camp!" she said jumping on my back I started to run in the direction she was pointing and the dogs howled and ran towards me.
When I got into the tunnel I saw 2 people standing in full battle armour at the entrance when they saw me one pulled out a curved sword while the other pulled out a bow and arrow. The big one notched an arrow and aimed it at me
"Halt and identify yourself" he shouted
"Would love to dumb ass but if you look behind me I kind of have a big problem" I shouted back as I kept running towards the entrance. He looked behind me and saw the huge army of dog and his eyes widened before he released the arrow and it punctured one of the dog's eyes.
I finally reached them and they opened the door and large boy followed me and the girl stayed back to protect the entrance.
"Is she going to be okay?" I asked not slowing down
"Yeah she's good underground" he said trying hard to keep up with me. I looked ahead and in front of me the cave opened up and light blinded me for a second when my eyes adjusted there was a beautiful vibrant city mostly made of solid gold. But I didn't have time to admire the scenery as the cave behind me exploded shut and the girl came sprinting into the open with still about half the dogs chasing her I had to do something.
I set down Juno and sprinted back towards the girl I ran past her and pulled out my sword and allowed my armour to flow over me I activated some of my beast form to improve my speed, when the first dog reached me I threw my shield like a Frisbee and it cracked into its snout I ran forward and kicked off my shield on the ground and launched myself into the air. I shoved my sword into the mouth of the whimpering dog and spun around slitting another's throat in the process one of them jumped at me and I rolled to the side to avoid it I kicked one of the dog as hard as I could and he shot into a nearby lake I shot lighting into the lake and the water conducted the lighting killing the dog instantly I allowed the darkness to flow out of my body and the tendrils sharped into almost spear like weapons I waved my hands and they shot forward impaling most of the remaining dogs only about 3 remained so I sheathed my sword and unleashed 3 streams of fire 2 from hands and one from my mouth the dogs whimpered in pain and exploded into golden dust.
I took a deep breath and turned around what I came face to face with one a whole camp full of romans with shocked expressions started to walk forward and they all drew their weapons and pointed them at me threateningly I raised an eye brown and allowed lighting and flames to travel around my body and my eyes to turn red. Most gasped and jumped back some actually pissed themselves. Oh great
Suddenly Juno laughed and everyone turned to the old lady on the ground as she shifted into the glowing form of an Olympian goddess, simultaneously every roman dropped to one knee and bowed some looked at me in shock because I didn't bow I just smirked.
"Romans this is Perseus he will be joining the legion" she said with authority
"But Lady Juno no one may join the legion without letters of recommendation or they must fight in the arena to prove their worth" a skinny blonde haired boy said still grovelling
"And you are?" asked Juno eyes flashing dangerously
"Octavian My Lady" he said voice quivering
"And is my word not recommendation enough?" She replied glaring at the quivering mess of a boy
"Hold on lady Juno did he say I could join by fighting in the arena by a test of power?" I said before Juno turned this boy into a pathetic puddle of urine
"Yes Perseus if you defeat a cohort's chosen champion they may take you on if they so wish" She said already knowing my answer, I would never turn down an opportunity to fight
"Then I choose that option" I said eyes flashing in anticipation
"Very well, Praetor will you show Perseus to the Arena and prepare the centurions for the fight of their lives." She said taking on a serious face. A pretty girl dressed in battle armour and a purple cape stepped forward and looked at me with a calculating stare.
"Very good fair well Perseus" Said Juno before disappearing.
"All ways with a flair for the dramatic" I said shaking my head; I looked up and saw the Praetor walking towards me.
"My name is Reyna come with me and I will take you to the arena for your test." She said I nodded my head and followed after her all the while looking at the still shocked faces of the romans with a smile on my face.
I took the time on the walk to the arena to look around at the this massive city filled with demigods it seemed like a safe haven where they could grow old and start family's, it was a lot more advanced than camp half blood. With better defences such as catapults and towers filled with archers. Maybe this will be easy to teach these people. I was brought out of my thoughts by Reyna beginning to speak
"This is the arena you have 5 minutes to ready yourself before you start the test you can have one 10 minute break every 3 rounds there will be 10 rounds. You will fight the centurion and then a chosen champion of each cohort, Good luck." She said almost robotically before walking away. I sighed and walked into the room where I was allowed my 5 minutes and sat cross legged in the middle of the floor.
I reached out my senses and concentrated on my breathing levelling out my heart beat and calming my muscles I reached into my pocket and pulled out a stamina potion before downing it in one quick gulp I felt my energy return to me and my senses sharpened. I began to refill my magika reserves by controlling the circulation to a singular point and allowing it to build up before releasing it to flow faster. When my magika had completely refilled I heard a knock on the door and the girl that I saved was at the door
"Are you ready?" she asked I nodded and followed her to the gate I could hear the demigods chanting "Rome" over and over again.
"You know most of them think it was a fluke and that you won't make it past the first round" said the girl I still don't know her name.
"What is your name?" I asked.
"Hazel" She replied
"Well then Hazel, I will be happy to prove them wrong" I said as I pulled the lever and walked out to the roar of the crowd