Ch c25: Falling Bricks

Time froze as the imperial gold Spatha raked across Demi'se's face. The blade cut diagonally across his face blood spraying as he let loose a roar. The boy's hand, which burned with golden flames, ignited against the damn horse, which kicked its rider free.

"YOU'LL PAY FOR THIS!" Demi'se roared slashing a demigod from his path as he approached the girl who lay before him. "AAAGGGHHH!"

"No!" Yin's voice roared as Neck Lacer collided Against the Blade of Mars. The two blades sparked as their owners fought for control. "Have lost your mind Demi'se!"

"Get the hell OUT OF MY WAY!" The son of Hyperion roared letting loose a punch, Yin was fast sliding his blade and body closer catching Demi'se's punch in between his arm and side. "Damn you!"

"ENOUGH!" Yin called flipping Demi'se away from his foe. "For every one we kill there are three to avenge that death! The Demi'se I knew understood that perfectly."

"If get in my way I will kill you Yin!" Demi'se said still in shock at how his punch had been evaded and how Yin had tossed him with such ease. "Do You doubt me?!"

"No what you say is the truth. But that doesn't make it your words possible in the slightest." Yin said calmly as a line of demigods formed around them. "When you became leader of our home you swore to protect it... No matter the cost. Look around! Does this look like you've fulfilled your end of the bargain!? Toss your rage aside Demi'se and look ahead with pride! You built this! And you can end this!"

"Formation 2a..." Demi'se said Yin's words seemed so different almost like a call or a plead not anything like a demand. No Demi'se had vastly misjudged him. In this moment Yin was a leader and one Demi'se could call a friend. For now Demi'se set aside his anger and looked ahead as Yin had said and by the will of the Titans and gods Camp Kronos would not fall. "Thanks... Yin."

"Don't thank me yet we still have a battle to win." Yin said as the two went back to back against the enclosing circle of Demigods. "To the Victor goes the spoils?"

"No..." Demi'se said with a grin something filled him with hope. "The Hero has earned them and now the fallen joins him. Only two can be victorious."

"Poetry?" Yin asked his body relaxing as he felt Demi'se catch fire.

"As close as I'll ever go at least." Demi'se chuckled as their enemies closed around them. "NOW!"

Yin and Demi'se roared as they took on the thirty some Demigods spears were cleaved shields were smashed and victory had been met with the two on equal footing.

"THEY'RE RETREATING!" A demititan called from the line that still stood strong.

Yin helped Demi'se to the gates of Camp Kronos both had taken a toll and both needed rest.

"Commander?" Alastair said his arm in a sling.

"Yes?" Demi'se and Yin answered in unison.

"I'm taking leave Yin... Your In charge." Demi'se said solving the problem as he limped off he needed his head injury to be treated and a quite place to rest. As he wobbled off Demi'se could hear Yin taking charge giving quick clean orders and making good choices. "Hmmm... Guess I'm not alone after all?"

The son of Hyperion inwardly laughed at that as he recalled how much he and Yin had changed. His twin had always quite always out showed yin. Demi'se had felt that way with his... Never mind he thought as his own family came into play. Something's are best left for the future.

Demi'se came to a stop as he looked upon a group of demititans slaying the last of the rabid Chimeras. The leader fell to his knees looking up as the eclipse fully ended and what little strength he had evaporated. So much had happened it was hard to take in. No amount of training could prepare someone for what happens after you win or lose.

Camp Kronos wasn't destroyed but was by no means safe... This battle was only the first and more would come with greater force. Camp Kronos would never be a safe haven. No there location was now very well known.

"You have one month son of Hyperion." the Voice of Rhea said as her form appeared before him in full Ancient Gold armor. "You have met your equal and have accepted him yes?"

"Why ask if you already know?" Demi'se asked still kneeling in the Alaskan cold.

"Because knowing and accepting are two very different things." the Titan said her voice soft as she crouched down to Demi'se's hight. "And you have finally accepted that you are not alone anymore... Maybe that scares you?"

"Please I've known I wasn't truly alone the moment I stepped foot here." Demi'se the Titan patient for the rest. "Though those who I thought to be standing at the top have fallen from grace long ago... Those who stood... Viel... Alanna... And Yin... They won this battle today."

"Good than you are ready to rebuild demititan." Rhea said rising to her feet. "in six month you must reclaim the Spear and in one go to the place us Titans hold dear."

"I know of where you speak but what do mean reclaim the spear?" Demi'se asked his body shivering. "One month to get to the location is madness by itself."

"Once you reach your destination a path will show itself and you will make a key choice once you find him." Rhea was cut off by Demi'se who raised his hand. "Rest now and let your wounds heal... In two weeks you will march and no one shall challenge your might..."

The Titan shimmered out of existence leaving Demi'se alone as he fell to the snowy ground. Demi'se felt arms grip him and carry him to a bed where he drifted in sleep. In two weeks they would march and they would be feared.

In two weeks they would march and that was final.