Insomnia
Part Six
Looking down from the second floor, Benjamin watched as humans screamed as they toward the exits as his shadow hawks swooped down, attacking them. They were no longer needed with everything now pushed ahead of schedule.
His eyes glowed as he spread his massive black wings with a smile spread across his lips. His smile disappeared the moment he could no longer feel Luke's or Luka's presence. Snapping his fingers, a hawk flew down to his side.
"Sir," the shadow hawk said, then bowed.
"Have any of the flocks sent with Luke and Luka returned?"
"No sir,"
Benjamin's eyes narrowed as he balled up his fist before walking away.
"All hawks to the surface," he bellowed." Protect this build at all costs."
Within seconds, dozens upon dozens of shadow hawks poured out of the underground laboratory on to the first floor. Many flew out the windows. Some remained on the first floor while others remained in the air, circling around the building.
Benjamin looked beside him as a large sent of hawks now stood on either side of him. With a loud stomp, all the shadow hawks inside looked at Benjamin.
"They all be coming here to save Hypnos and try to take us down, but we won't let them. We will in and be the true shadow hawks and I will be your God of the night!
Cheers range out as screeched followed as Benjamin smiled, glared out at the dark sky, his eyes glowed.
"Let the final battle begin."
The sky roared with thunder as lighting followed, jumping from cloud to cloud but rain refuse to all.
Percy, Selene, Morpheus, Nyx, Luke and Luka had left the apartment complex. With Luke and Luka leading the way down the debris ridden streets, Selene and Percy glanced around at the many abandon builds from cafes, clothing shops to even large corporate buildings. Screams soon reached their ears as were people running from each other as fighting broke among them. Percy had to pull his eyes away from the countless lifeless bodies he spotted along the sidewalks and streets. He wanted to run out there and help the best he could, but he knew it wouldn't only set them back. If they wanted to end this, they had to stop it at the source.
It didn't take long for thunder to be drowned out by blood-curdling screams and scratches as shadow hawks were flaying around picking up people and dropping them. A woman was falling from the sky, but Luke caught her setting her down as she ran off. He looked up at the Hawk diving right at him, but he stepped to the side smacking it into the ground knocking him out. The rest of the flock looked in Luke's direction, prompting Luke and Luka to cracking their knuckles.
"Looks like it's time to clean the house," Luka said.
Both brothers nodded, flaying up toward the massive flock of shadow hawks. Percy and Selene were about to join in when Morpheus laid a hand on their shoulders, shaking his head.
"Let the bothers take care of this. We need to move forward," Nyx said.
Nodding, the four continued on, traveling cautiously along the side walk pass the fight mortals who were throwing rotten food at each other while Luke and Luka were throwing hawks around left and right. Percy ducked as one hawk got thrown into a build right behind him. The moment they turned the corner they spotted Sleep Technologies building, but the road was paved with dozen of shadow hawk flocks. Some were flying around while others remained on the ground.
Percy's eyes narrowed as he looked at the hawks and sighed. Pulling out his blade, he cracked his neck, stretching a bit before taking a deep breath. Selene step forward as well.
"We'll make a path for you two," Percy said.
Selene nodded as both she and Percy Charged forward, Nyx and Morpheus followed. Percy's eyes lit up as he slashed away at the hawks on the ground while Selene followed up jumping in the air smashing the hawks with a staff leaving Percy to finish them once they hit the ground.
Nyx followed up with a slew of punch and kicks and Morpheus joined in. But the moment they reached the doors of Sleep Tech and a massive flock of hawks swooped down. Percy jumped in front of them, his aura flaring up as he swiped them away with his cerulean charged sword.
Morpheus and Nyx didn't hesitate as they burst through the main doors. Selene and Percy rained at the front, keeping the hawks outside from getting in. Once they entered, the shadow hawks screamed loudly as they charged toward both Morpheus and Nyx. Morpheus jumped out first, smacking the hawks away, followed by some punches and kicks he even threw a few.
Kicking one Hawk in the head and slamming a few on the ground, Nyx looked around, for she felt a strong presence close by. Looking up, a part of dark purple eyes looked back at her. The mans wings extended outward. They were larger and much bigger than a general hawk's wings winch meant only one thing she had found, him the Alpha alter.
Neither of them broke eyes contact as the man jumped down from the second level a few feet away from each other. He aimed his stingers at her and left them fly which Nyx held up her hands deflecting the feathers. The both of them reared back and punched at the same time and the moment their first touch it send out a sonic wave that knocked everything on the floor off their feet except the two of them.
"The goddess of the night here self, I'm honored." Benjamin said followed with a smirk.
"Benjamin Mann I presume." Nyx said.
"You know my name too, oh dear goddess, when this is over I will be the God of the night and you will be nothing but a fairy tale."
Nyx's eyes narrowed. "We'll see about that."
Benjamin ran toward Nyx, jumping in the air, he down on her head, but she had her cover over her head. The intense blow cracked the floor, dropping them into the underground parking lot. After another blow, the ground crumbled again as the two of them fell through, landing on a marvel floor. With the two locked in battle, Morpheus jumped down, landing beside them on the floor. His eyes narrowed as he looked around the room at the various windows of many shadow hawks connected to different machines with fluid being pumped into their bodies. They were struggling against their restraints. Looking over at Nyx, who had Benjamin up against the wall, she quickly glanced over at Morpheus.
"Find him," is all Nyx said.
Nodding, Morpheus ran off down the hall of the massive lab. Letting go of Nyx's neck, Benjamin smashed his hand on a big red button. Roar and screeches followed as the restraints holding all the experiments were gone and within moments, they all came crash out of thought, the glass chancing after Morpheus. Benjamin watched with a smile. Turning back to Nyx, who punched him in the face, which knocked him back a step, this caused panic and surprise to spread across Nyx's face.
"Being on your level is exhilarating." Besides, my experiments will stop that measly God."
"Don't underestimate our determination," Nyx said, charging at Benjamin.
Morpheus kept running, but he wall slammed up against the wall by a half shadow hawk, half lion creature. Chasing his hand, Morpheus punched the creature in the face, causing it to stumble back, hitting the door at the end of the hall. He ducked as another creature jumped at him, knocking the door open revealing the laboratory he saw in the dreamscape. He looked to the center and there was his father floating in a green, clear liquid.
Within moments, the rest of the experiments caught up to Morpheus. He charged at them only to get knocked back, smacking the chamber with his back. Crouching down, ready to give it his all, he noticed two experiments were pulled away and slammed into the wall. Seeing the wings, he saw Luke and Luka, who gave him a nod.
Within moment Percy appeared punching another experiment in the face before slamming it down on the ground while Selene slammed another into the floor as well.
Turning around, Morpheus looked over the chamber, but he couldn't find a way to open it. Seeing the small crack in the chamber, he balled up his fist and charged his first and began punching at the chamber. By this time Hypnos' eyes opened he looked at his son's efforts. Balling up his fist, he punched at the chamber from the inside, but could only tap it because of the massive amount of fluid. But Morpheus kept punching. Soon he was joined by two more people punching away at the chamber. It was his brothers, Phobetor and Phantasus. Multiple cracks formed and after one swift punch, the chamber shattered, releasing Hypnos.
Phobetor and Phantasus helped their father up while Morpheus looked around. He nodded to his two brothers before looking at the fight between Benjamin and Nyx. He noticed they were getting closer. Hypnos blinked as someone was wiping the slime off his face. He looked to see Morpheus standing there in front of him, but it was Phobetor wiping his face, While Phantasus helped him stand. Pain surged through his body as he felt his power slowly return to him.
"Thank you, my sons," Hypnos said.
Morpheus glance back at his father while Phantasus and Phobetor scoffed.
"We couldn't let him have all the fun." Phobetor said.
Phantasus scoffed. Morpheus kept his back to them while moving a bit. Hypnos saw Selene and Percy fighting two experiments while Luke and Luka fought two more. He even saw his mother fighting Benjamin they were evenly matched but something was bothering. Him the last time he checked, there were five experiments, not four.
A loud screeched reached everyone's ears as a massive shadow hawk jump down from the ceiling. Phobetor and Phantasus pushed Hypnos pushed behind them as the three brothers charged at the creature. Throwing Phobetor with ease, Phantasus held up his blade, but it was breaking. Morpheus jumped in only for the beast sto grab him by the neck. Shaking his head, Phobetor pulled out his iron fist and kept punching at the creature, but nothing seems to faze him. Morpheus put his hands on the creatures, trying to break free, but the grip only grew tighter.
Rising to his feet, a tan light formed around Hypnos as he held out his hands, blasting at the creatures. It released its hold on Morpheus and stumbled back. The creature roar a his hand formed into a spike. Morpheus felt himself being pulled out of the way as a huge spike went right through Hypnos' chest.
"NO!" Morpheus screamed as he pulled the creature's arms off his body.
Phantaus and Probetor aura's of grown as they tackled while Morpheus struggled to pull the spike out of Hypnos.
"I cant get it out," Morpheus said as he kept pulling.
"It's okay… son," Hypnos said, coughing.
"No, it's not. We came this far. I can't lose you, not now," Morpheus said.
"You have done all you could. I am grateful now it's time for fate to take its course."Hypnos said as he struggled to keep his eyes open.
Phobetor and Phantasus ran back to Morpheus, helping him pull out the spike. A faint smile spread across Hypnos' lips.
"My sons….I love you," Hypnos whispered as he closed his eyes.
Percy, Selene, Luke and Luka raced over to help the three bothers while Nyx and Benjamin continued fighting. But the moment Nyx looked over at Hypnos, life's body laying on the ground, her heart shattered the last ounce of self-control she had vanished.
Noticing the change, Benjamin looked behind him at Hypnos' body on the ground, with countless people trying to help him. But it was no use. He wasn't moving. Could he have finally done it after all this time? One of his experiments has ended the life of a God.
"My Hypnos…"Nyx said, dropping to her knees as tears stream down her cheeks.
Benjamin laughed as he pointed behind him.
"My experiments can decide gods you have no chance now," Benjamin said triumphantly.
"My precious Hypnos…." Nyx whispered.
Nyx rose to her feet as a black mist steadily formed around her body. As her eyes turned black, tears stain her cheeks.
Benjamin backed up, his eyes wide with a mixture of curiosity and fascination. He has never seen such a power before.
As the mist around Nyx grew, a cracking sound followed. Benjamin looked around and noticed the walls cracking and turning into as before disappearing completely.
"You've taken my heart, now die!" Nyx screamed.
Benjamin backed up more and more he winced as the mist touched his wings he screams the as his wings disappeared he grit his teeth as he forced himself forward, his body steadily burned away mustering up a wave of power he released it only for Nyx to absorb it and expanding the mist even more.
Benjamin screamed as the mist destroyed everything inch of him. Phobetor and Phantasus stood by the door of the main lab as the mist crawled toward them.
"Grandma…its over. Please stop!" They screamed.
"All things must die…" Nyx said.
Phobetor and Phantasus ran back to everyone as the mist crawled around the room. Ignoring the shaking build and falling concrete. Phobetor, Phantasus, Morpheus, Selene, Percy, Luke, and Luka finally pulled the spike out of Hypnos. Laying a hand on Hypnos' chest, Selene closed her eyes while Phobetor, Phantasus,Morpheus, Luke and Luka made a circle around them, closing their eyes. Their auras shined bright, forming a force field, keeping both Selene and Percy safe.
"We need to save Hypnos and stop this mist, Percy paused. Can it destroy Gods? "
"It can, it can even destroyed the world if not stopped."
Percy's eyes widen as panic spread across his face. But as he looked back to Selene, her face was calm. She even held a small smile across her lips.
"Even if we revive Hypnos, how do we stop the mist?"
"One thing at a time," Selene said, moving her hand over Hypnos' chest.
Percy couldn't believe it. The massive hole in Hypnos' chest was closing.
"There we go,"
A sliver white light lined Selene's body, moving down her arms. Her eyes gave off a sliver white glow as a mixture of tan color light mixed in as Hypnos rose to his feet. Opening his eyes, Hypnos raised his hands, but even his power couldn't stop the mist.
Percy, Luke, Luka, Morpheus, Phobetor and Phantaus watched as Selene stood up. Taking a deep breath, the sliver light that lined her body grew brighter and brighter. The moment the sliver light touch the mist, it dissolved it. Percy's eyes widen as he looked to Selene, who looked back at him.
"Do you want to know the truth," Selene paused, "I came because Chiron wanted me to, for you see while Hypnos holds Nyx's heart, I am the only one who can banish the night."
Selene raised her hand, releasing the sliver of light from her being as it coated the mist, engulfing the entire area trickling out of the building and pouring all over New York City, filling every crack and crevasse before spreading all across the world. It was done. The light has once again destroyed the dark and peace can return once again.
The gray clouds disappeared as the sun glowed in the clear blue sky. Even the birds were singing their lovely melody, something Chiron has missed for so long as he stood by the window watching a few more glide across the sky. Looking down at Selene sleeping in her bed, he leans in, sighing happily the moment he hears her light snores as he tucked her before walking out of the room. Closing the door softly, he walked down the hall into the living room.
A smile spread across Chiron's lips, seeing Nyx resting her head on Hypnos' shoulder. Phantasus, Phobetor, and Morpheus stood behind them as Luke and Luka bowed before disappearing. With Percy standing with Annabeth on side of him and Grover on the other. After a few moments, they all looked in his direction.
"How is Selene?" Percy asked.
"Resting comforting," Chiron said.
"I am glad. It seems I still need to work on myself control," Nyx said in a sad tone.
"From what I heard, you did a good job, losing someone you love even I wouldn't be able to control myself."
"Hypnos nodded as Nyx snuggled closer.
"Well, I must be off. I have a job to do," Hypnos said. stand up, pulling away from Nyx. "Care to join me?"
Nyx smiled. "I would love too,"
"You three can come too," Hypnos said.
"Yeah…no keeping Grandma entertain wasn't easy," Phantaus said yawning.
"Yup," Phobetor said.
Everyone laughed. Morpheus turned to Percy and bowed.
"Thank you Percy,"
Phobetor and Phantasus turned to him as well.
"Thank you, Percy," the two brothers said in unison."
Percy merely nodded. "Anytime."
"Percy," Hypnos said, walking over to him. He wrapped him in a big hug. "Thank you sincerely,
"I would do it all again in a heartbeat," Percy said before looking at Nyx. Where did Luke and Luka go?"
"To find the rest of the shadow hawks' flocks that survived we will rebuild them the right way, so when another alter arrives we will be ready." Nyx said. "Thank you Percy.
Percy backed away as Hypnos turned to Chiron.
"Tell Selene thank for us."
Chiron nodded as Hypnos and Nyx disappeared. Phobetor, Morpheus, and Phantaus disappeared as well. Percy let out a huge breath as Annabeth and Grover were by his side again.
"Shall we go?" Annabeth asked.
Percy nodded as Annabeth and Grover ran out the door as Chiron stood by Percy.
"Will Selene really be okay?" Percy asked.
"After a few full moons, she will be fine."
Percy smiled, his mind and body felt at ease. "We really should thank you."
Chiron smiled. "You and the others did the hard part, but your thanks is noted.
"Percy come on!" Grover yelled.
Percy smiled, giving Chiron a hug before running out of the door.
Shutting the door, Chiron walked back down the hall he opened the door. To the guest room, where Selene was asleep. He sighed as he stood by the side of her bed. Gently taking her hand, he watched her sleep.
"Everyone says thank you. The world is at peace again."Chiron said as he continued watching her.
Leaning in Chrion placed a kiss on Selene's forehead. "I want you to know that no matter how long it takes, I will be right here waiting for you, my love."
He looked down at Selene's hand, noticing a small twitch. Chiron smiled. He couldn't wait for her to wake up so he could finally have peace.
