Hey, I'm back for another chapter for Mortis. In case you haven't seen yet, check the latest chapter of my other story, Lunacy of a Warrior, where I've uploaded an Author's Note in it.

Now without further adieu, enjoy~

When I've watched Percy get teleported somewhere, I was waiting for myself to feel lonely. Unfortunately, that didn't happen.

"Huh. And here I've thought that I'm going to get lonely," I've blurted out. Wait, that I just say my thoughts out loud?

"What's going on... Wait, what?" I've asked again. Why am I being forced to say my thoughts? As I was about to say something, I heard a playful giggle. I've turned to that direction to see a girl whose appearance kept changing; it was as if it doesn't know which identity to stay in. "Lady Hecate, did you do this to me?" I've hissed, taking a step back from my sudden hostility. At this, Hecate's lips curled into a smile.

"Ah, it seems that it's working properly."

"What's working properly?" I've asked in annoyance. Seriously, what in HADES is wrong with me?

"I might've played a little bit in your personality and changed it a bit. Only for a bit," said Hecate rather playfully. I scowled at that.

"A little bit? This is drastic!" I've exclaimed rather dramatically. At this, I shut my mouth with both of my hands, forcing myself not to speak. Hecate chuckled for a bit.

"Yeah, well, try to get used to it Great-Grandpa. I'm sending you over to the Hunters; a group of Kronos' forces are currently fighting them. Watch what you say, Mortis. I don't think you'd like to let your identity be known, yeah?" said Hecate before waving her hand.

I was about to protest how unfair it was until my world turned upside down.

By the moment I've popped up out of nowhere, I was already in the middle of war. Well, not really. I was in the bushes. The hunters were obliterating the hell hounds, and the dracanaes- why is that these are the only beings I keep encountering?- while knocking the demigods out cold.

"That should teach all of you not to mess with us!" proclaimed a hunter whose voice seemed familiar to me.

"Can I gobble up a few of the hell hounds?"

"Do it later Scylla," answered a girl with a stern voice.

"Come on, Phoebe!" shouted Scylla. I smiled at this, before frowning. This means I'm their enemy for a while, huh? As I was about to leave, two giant hands grabbed me from behind. I've yelped when I felt it touching my skin- it was absolutely freezing. I wasn't able to speak when the giant froze my mouth. I could only wait patiently as it dragged me off to who knows where.

"So, who's this demigod you have, hyperborean?" asked a man with a young voice. He had sandy hair, and blue eyes; with a scar running down his lip; Luke.

"Uhhm.. A son of Hecate," said the giant who gently set me down on the floor. I was slightly surprised at this. I'm pretty sure that Hyperborean Giants are peaceful beings. At this, Luke's eyes widened, before he grinned maniacally.

"Ah, I see. Is it another demigod who wishes to join our legion, perhaps? Alabaster, we have a new half-brother here," called out Luke. A boy came down of the stairs with a happy expression.

"Another son of Hecate?" asked a boy who appeared to be 14 years old. He had brown hair, green eyes with bags under them, and a freckled face; his body was a little on the lanky side.

"Yes. Show him to his quarters, and explain to him what's going on. I'll be in the planning room if you need me." Luke turned to leave, followed by a girl with... are those mismatched legs? Alabaster smiled sadly at me, before putting a hand on my frozen body. How am I still alive, I have no idea; I should have hyperthermia by now.

"Comburere," muttered Alabaster. Fire appeared on his hand, and pressed it against the block of ice that is me.

Fortunately, the ice thawed down without leaving any nasty injuries.

"Welcome, brother. I'm sorry for how our friend picked you up," he said, motioning to the giant behind him.

"I'm sorry," said the giant. I couldn't help but smile at the giant.

"All is forgiven." At this, the giant approached me to hug me, but stopped as if realizing he had bomb with him. He settled down with a poke on the shoulder. At this point, Alabaster chuckled.

"Ah, pardon me. The name is Alabaster C. Torrington. 14, a son of Hecate, like you. You are?" asked the kid.

"Mor-" I shook my head at that. "Daedric Kingsley. I'm a son of Hecate as well, I'm 18," I've said. At this, Alabaster's eyes widened.

"You're 18? How come do you look like you're 15?" asked Alabaster, measuring the gap between our height. It was only an inch difference. I sighed at that.

"Puberty didn't hit me fast," I've answered. Alabaster laughed at this before slapping me on the shoulder which caused me to stay alarmed.

"Come on, I'll explain everything to you along the way," he said, motioning me to follow him.

On the way there, he explained to me why we were all doing here. By the time we've reached the quarters for the rogue demigods, he told me his hatred for the Olympians, and I swear that his eye was burning.

"Oh, sorry. It's a Hecate thing," said Alabaster. I've flinched at that. Is he reading my thoughts? "Uhh.. You do realize your monologue can be heard by us right...? I mean you're saying it."

At this, my jaw dropped.

"Sorry, I'm used to doing something like that. Being alone and all. Facing the creatures can drive your sanity down if you don't have someone to talk to about it," I've muttered up an excuse. Thank Patroclus for teaching me how to provide excuses. At this, one of the demigods has laughed.

"I like this guy already," said a boy with a crazed grin. He stood up and walked towards me. "The name's Jaune, son of Iris." I've nodded my head, and shook his hand. Afterwards, he began introducing me to the rest of the demigods, whose names I've forgotten already.

I'm awful at remembering names of people that doesn't have much of an impact with me, or if I just met them.

"So what brings ya here, sunshine?" asked a girl with red eyes and black hair.

"Isn't it obvious, Shelly?" snorted another with blonde hair, and dull gray eyes.

"Hey, just trying to keep up a conversation here!" said Shelly who glared at the boy. The boy visibly flinched back, causing the group to slowly back away. Alabaster sighed at this.

"Shelly, your powers are showing up," said Alabaster. Shelly yelped before looking at me in worry.

"Sorry, did I scare you?" asked Shelly. I rolled my eyes, and gave her my void stare. At this, everyone in the room flinched. I blinked my eyes before turning back to normal.

"I'm worse," I said with a grin. At this, Jaune laughed and slung his arm over my shoulder.

"Welcome to the team!"

It's been a few days already since I've joined in the fray. Luke, who embodies Kronos, was ordering us and the monsters around to areas to recruit for the army. Currently they have a 100 000 forces of monsters, and 328 demigods. I was somewhat disturbed from the number. In our current location, I've only counted 10 demigods in the past 4 days.

Currently, we were being briefed by Alabaster of the plan. Luke called it "Plan: Wolf Fang". I found it quite fitting; since the people we'll be facing are the hunters. The hunters... I wonder if I would have to fight Weisz, Thalia and Scylla.

Over the past 4 days, I've managed to convince Hecate to at least make me think on my own, and not blurt out every single line I've had in my head. Hecate simply laughed, and granted my mission. Luckily for me, it got easy.

I also got to know my teammates better. From the 10 demigods, I've managed to become friends with two people: Jaune and Shelly. The more I've talked to them, the more I've realized how neglectful the gods and goddesses can be.

Long story short, the two had a rough past. Both of which lost their parents to some of the monsters, and they were forced to live in camp half-blood. There, they lived in the Hermes cabin where it was already filled to the brim with campers. The other campers weren't treating them nicely, and this forced the two of them to leave, and join Kronos' army. They've prayed and prayed to the gods, but their prayers were never answered. This resulted to great bitterness in them, which I can sympathize with; after all, I had my fair share of being angry with the gods and goddesses.

Back to the present, I watch Alabaster doing some circling motions to the map. I smiled at his strategy.

"What's funny, Daedric?" asked Alabaster with a raised eyebrow. I rolled my eyes at that.

"Just smiling at how this strategy will work. I hope the hunters are sleeping for that," I answered dryly. At this, Jaune nervously laughed.

"Uhh, Daedric. You might want to tone it down. Alabaster doesn't like it if someone questions his authority." I raised an eyebrow at that. Alabaster gave me a glare before turning back to the map.

"Now, we will ambush the hunters in this spot here," he said, pointing to a narrow path along the forest. "From what we've heard from Prometheus we're able to tell when they are about to leave. They will leave by 5 in the morning. Use that chance to catch them off guard. Dismissed!" said Alabaster, before disappearing into a fine mist.

"Show off," I've muttered before turning to my two friends.

"Well, looks like this will be our first mission since we got here," said Shelly with a nervous look.

"Eh? This is your first mission?" I've asked.

"Yeah... The older demigods dealt with these kind of missions, but I don't think they'd be of any help; being defeated and all," said Jaune with a grim expression. At this, my expression turned sour.

"Then, the two of you follow my lead," I've said. At this point, the two looked at me with confused expressions.

"You've done something like this before?" asked Jaune. I've shrugged.

"I've played a few war games before. I'm just gonna see if I can apply them," I answered. At this, one of the dracanae sighed exasperatedly.

"Great, we're gonna be following orders from a nerd," hissed the dracanae while sliding the word "s". A Cyclops huffed, while two hell hounds looked at us with a curious expression; especially the latter 2. I've smiled at them and crouched down.

"C'mere then," I've said, motioning for the two hell hounds to approach me. They've approached me, and I began petting them like they were puppies. At this, Shelly giggled.

"You're the only person who the hell hounds like, and would allow to pet them," said Shelly. I've shrugged at that.

"I've always been a gentle person," I've said.

"... Gentle. Right," said Jaune.

Yeah, what I've said was a lie; on my current state anyways. Apparently, Hecate took away my long patience, so I currently have a very short temper. This gave me a run in with one of the Titans who was apparently the most feared among the legion: Perses. The Titan of Destruction. Well, luckily I was simply passed off by him, seeing as how he liked my "guts".

I've looked around, and saw my little "squad".

There were 2 hell hounds, both of which lying on their back, 5 dracanae with bows, and 3 Laistrygonian Giants. Along the monsters were 5 demigods, including me, Jaune and Shelly. The other two were Dale, and Clarrence. The two never really spoke with us, but they're good fighters from what I can see from their body gestures.

"Well, shall we go then?" asked Jaune. I've nodded my head, standing up to meet the others. The two hell hounds looked at me with their tongues out. Unlike the other hellhounds, these two were special. They've looked like really really furry huskies, with glowing red eyes. I've frowned at what could happen between the two.

"Wait. I'll just chat with these two for a while," I've said, motioning the two hell hounds to follow me. Upon reaching a room separate from the squad, I've crouched down and scratched the spot behind their eyes. I've smiled sadly at them. "It's sad how I got attached to the two of you within just a few seconds. Listen, I have to tell the both of you that our plan today will fail. Everyone, excluding the demigods, will die. I don't wish to include you two."

At this, the hellhounds nuzzled up against me. "I'll explain everything to the two of you soon. For now, I'll name the two of you. Remember your names well, alright?" I've said. The wolves looked at me, seemingly waiting for their names with anticipation.

"You on the left will be named Ara. You on the right will be named Isa. Remember them well," I've said, before motioning the two to follow me back to the others.

"What did ya do with 'em?" asked Jaune.

"Just gave them their names," I've said, motioning for everyone to huddle around in a circle and hold hands. With that, I've used my shadow travelling abilities to bring us out of the area to near the hunter's camp.

"Gah. I'm totally never going to get used to that," said Jaune. I've smiled at him. Everyone in the squad knew of my abilities, passing them off as "an ability of being Hecate's Son". When in reality, I'm using the abilities I've inherited from my father, and strengthened by Hades; although, I try to make sure not to make it look like I'm the son of Thanatos.

We've went towards our designated locations; coincidentally, I had both hellhounds by my sides. We've patiently waited; except for Jaune and Shelly who were trembling in fear. It's not like I could blame them.

We're sent here to kill our fellow brothers and sisters after well. Well, grandchildren on my side, and possibly great grand children... Being the son of Thanatos brings family complications. Really complicated ones. Still... I wouldn't like to hurt a girl. From this moment, I swore that I would purposely miss my attacks and just send them to mass panic unless if I really need to knock them out.

"They're here," muttered Clarrence. I've nodded my head, taking in the sight of the hunters. Every female in the group was beautiful, led by Artemis who was as stunning as them. There were 20 hunters from all I could count, and I've bit my lower lip. I wouldn't like to kill one of them after all, but I'm not so sure with my teammates.

"Halt," said Artemis before scanning the horizon.

"Shit," muttered Dale who suddenly charged towards the hunters.

"That's our cue," I've said, rushing out into battle with Ara and Isa in my trail.

"Hunters, ready yourselves!" shouted Artemis.

"Permission to kill, Lady Artemis?" asked a girl with short hair, and a spear- Thalia.

"Granted, but not the demigods! Spare them," said Artemis. She disappeared out of view, seemingly not allowed to interfere.

"Giants, flank the hunters from behind, Dracanaes stay in the back and provide heavy cover. Demigods, follow me!" shouted Dale.

"Tsk, he's rushing this," I've said, blocking an arrow from a hunter. A hunter rushed at me with her hunting knives, which I've barely managed to parry back with my sword. Another tried to stab me from behind, but Ara managed to block the attack, slamming its body against her. Isa, on the other hand, was going all around, biting random people before tossing them to the others. Blood spilled on the floor, and the sight almost made me choke.

The giants came in, and began slamming their clubs at the hunters. Fortunately, the hunters were too fast to be hit, and they've already picked off our archers.

"Push forward!" shouted Dale who forced his way forwards.

"Ara, Isa, retreat. Make it look like you've died" I've said, transmitting my message through the shadows. Thanks Hades. The hellhounds seemed to have received the memo, melting into their own shadows.

I've glanced at Jaune and Shelly, who were back to back with each other; trying to fend off the severe number of hunters back. The feeling of panic was overwhelming them, seeing as how they've tried to parry back every strike.

I ran towards them,dodging and smacking every hunter that got in my way. I somersaulted over their heads, landing on one of the hunters.

"What the-" was all she could say before I've slammed the butt of my sword. I ran through their defences like a bullet, slashing through my way like they were paper. I've parried the blows, countering them with my own. Every once in a while, I would do an athletic gesture to dodge an attack, and deliver a kick. I've blocked a knife that was directed at my shoulder, before grabbing one of the hunters. For some reason, unreasonable anger flashed through my senses and the image of Lira appeared in my head.

"Stay away, girls. This is no place for princesses," I've shouted with a surprising amount of malice. I threw the girl into her teammate, before knocking another from their feet. I need to ask Hecate about this later.

"Learn your place, boy!" shouted a Thalia who drove her spear down at me. I've grabbed the shaft of the spear, and pulled her forwards. Kneeing her in the stomach, I threw her behind me. Poor Thalia slammed into a three, and I instantly felt guilty. I never meant to hurt any of the hunters severely. However, a side of me was satisfied.

"That's enough!" shouted Thalia. She came at me with a furry of blows, never seeming to stop. Her cuts and slices were really precise; if I were to miss even one of them, my tendons would be cut from my body and I would be paralyzed. Her stormy blue eyes were starting to light up; it was really intimidating.

I was being pressed on with her attacks, that I've lost track of everyone around me. All of them have already retreated, but I was left in the battlefield. Shit, I might kill someone at this rate. Several hunters came at me, causing me to smile. I've whirled around in a deathly arc, forcing all of them back.

"Stand back!" I've yelled out. I need to retreat. I can't bring myself to kill a girl. A hunter came rushing at me, which I've promptly deflected and jumped back.

"Just surrender already!" shouted Thalia who lunged at me with a spear. Suddenly, greek fired appeared below me.

"Oh, dear gods," I've muttered out, before jumping into the air. Fortunately, I was able to leave the blast duration of Scylla's greek fire circle. Scylla threw a few more greek fire balls at me, which I've easily parried. When one of the fireballs I've parried accidentally hit Scylla, I've flinched for a moment before snarling to hide my discomfort. Thalia came running at me again. I was about to block, but Phoebe attacked me from my blind spot.

"Shit," I've thought to myself, before ducking down and knocking her from her feet. "Thank you Achilles," I've muttered, before kicking another girl. Tsk. I hate myself already. But why am I feeling satisfied when I hurt them?

"Retreat, Daedric Kingsley. I've seen enough."

I've looked at the sky, and saw a ghastly apparition of man; he had crazy hair that was sticking out in several places. His black sclera and red irises sent shivers down my spine, and I've just realized something; his body was made of pure molten lava.

I've turned back to the girls, planning to say "farewell." What came out instead was:

"We'll have to continue this to another time. I'll see you around, girls," I've hissed before turning to a shadow. I ran towards the shadow, appearing before the same person I've seen.