So it's been a while, cause like school and stuff was hard to get adjusted too. Especially with lots of tests upcoming this year. This is a big year for me. And this is a pretty long chapter. And, I think we're two chapters away from the end. Ahhhhhhh. (Sad, but then I can work on other stuff like Amelie Gray...) ANyway, enjoy!

Chapter 23-Voldemort

Harry

"Run! Run!" I screamed. I limp-sprinted towards an opening in the hedge with Cedric and Annabeth watching my back. We kept running, but the hedge beside us disappeared, leaving a smoking crater. More spells rained down from above, destroying the ground and the hedge around us.

Annabeth whispered, "Let's hope they make a path for us to escape this pathetic maze."

Suddenly, out of nowhere, the maze started sinking into the ground. There surrounding what would have been the perimeter of the maze was all the professors reciting an incantation.

The crowd was in utter chaos as some ran back towards the school for shelter, some screamed in utter shock, and some whipped out wands, ready to fight. It was quite a relief that everyone else say the sign. That, I wasn't imagining Voldemort.

McGonagall approached us and asked, "Are you three alright?"

"Yes, Professor," replied Cedric, "But what just happened?"
Annabeth hummed, "It seems the Triwizard Cup was a trap for Harry."

"But. Voldemort, Voldemort. H-he's b-back?"

"Yep. That wasn't an illusion. I don't know much about this Voldemort character, but I know he's dangerous."

McGonagall nodded, "Extremely. He sparked a war a few decades ago. Killed thousands of wizards and witches, and muggles too."

"Annabeth! Are you okay?!" Percy and the crew came running from the stands once they have spotted us.

She nodded but asked, "Professor. What happened to Krum and Fleur?"
"They're in the Hospital Wing right now. But we have more pressing matters."
Piper shook her head, "Yeah. We saw a green skull with a snake. What happened in there?"
I quivered, "Voldemort came for me."
Jason put a hand on my shoulder, "We'll help out. Don't worry."

"I sincerely doubt that. Son of Jupiter."

Someone fell from the sky and a tremor shook the earth. More screams erupted from the crowds as a muscular man 6 feet tall with a beard. His skin shined like a thousand heated pennies, and his armor was like the sun, but his light was harsher than the sun. Almost brutal. In his left hand was a wooden spear as tall as him with a blunt point.

Hazel whispered, "Hyperion."
Leo shielded his eyes and asked, "Where's yo boy Atlas?"

Hyperion snarled, "It's none of your concern little boy."

Annabeth inquired, "I wonder if he's still holding up the sky?"
Hyperion hissed and raised his hand. Suddenly fire erupted out of nowhere and encircled us.

"Aqua Erecto!" A shot of water came and tried to quell the flames. Hermione screamed, "Are you all okay?"
Hyperion cackled, "You think you can stamp out my flames of hatred? Muhahahaha!"

Leo smirked, "At least I can go through it."

Cedric screamed, "What are you thinking? You can't do that! You'll die!"

Leo touched the flame but stumbled backwards. The mad Titan smirked, "My flames are different than the that of this Earth."

"We'll see about that." Leo turned into a flaming man and Cedric and I gasped in surprise. It still surprises me, yes. I have to resist the urge to dose him with the ocean.

Jason said, "As Leo does that, Frank could you transform into an eagle to get some of us out of here?"
"Sure." Frank's nose turned sharp and yellow and his arms became fatter and with feathers. Soon he was a full-blown giant eagle. He grabbed Hazel and Annabeth by his talons, and Piper grabbed on his scruff. Soon they landed on the other side of the flames. Jason controlled the winds to fly.

Hyperion snarled, "It seems I've gone rusty over the year."

Leo emerged from the flames with his hair slightly burnt. He asked, "Why couldn't you guys help me out?"

Piper shrugged, "You had it covered."
"Enough with the chit chat." said Frank as he pulled out a bow from his backpack that transformed into arrows, "There's a bunch of us and there's one of him."

"It's not best to underestimate me. Unless you want a death wish." Hyperion withdrew a sword from its scabbard and raised it. Out of the woods came millions of hellhounds, dracanae, some hundred-hands ones, cyclops and more.

Leo yelled, "Are you kidding me?! We're lucky that Atlas isn't here."

"My nephew would be here if he wasn't busy. But I can handle puny demigods. Attack!"

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Piper

I drew out my Katoptris and started slashing at all the monsters that came towards me. Spells were flying in every direction. I shouted to Jason, flying alongside me, "Where's Harry?"
"I don't know. We must have lost him during the fight!"

"We can't allow Voldemort or Hyperion get him!"

"I know!"

"I'm going after him!"
"Ok! I'll cover you!"

Jason sent a gust of wind towards me, lifting me over a few monsters. I started running, passing Percy and Annabeth, Leo, and some wizards. I finally found him with Hermione, the Weasleys and Cedric. They were fighting men in dark robes and masks with sticks in hand. Spells, like lasers, flew left and right.

But behind Harry, there was Voldemort, the pale noseless man, aiming his wand. I yelled, "Watch out, Harry!" I jumped towards him.

Just a second later, I heard a "Crucio!" and I started writhing in pain. Harry screamed, "Stupefy!"
The spell rebounded and hit a tree. Through my blurry vision, I saw double Harry's shooting spell after spell. After failed attempt after failed attempt, he shouted and tackled Voldemort to the ground, breaking the connection of the spell.

I panted on the ground and reached for my dagger. Hermione rushed over to me and muttered some healing spells/jinxes. I whispered, "Thanks."
"No problem. The least I could do. Our spells don't seem to do much damage."
"Try combining our spells." said Cedric, "It worked for Harry and me in the maze."
Hermione nodded, the idea dawning on her face, "That makes sense. Piper, you should rest up. That spell isn't something to take lightly. And Voldemort casted it too; he's a master when it comes to Unforgivable spells."

"I got it Hermione. It's fine," I smiled, "Just get back into the battle."

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Cho

I saw from a distance Harry barreling towards Voldemort. I ran over, throwing spells over my shoulder and watching the Death Eaters occupied with Harry's friends.

"Harry, are you ok?" I helped Harry up and gave him his glasses.

He smiled, "Thanks."

There across the way was the pale man growling and wiping his face from sweat.

Voldemort hissed, "What is this? Why did you betray me like this?"

"How did I betray you if I wasn't with you in the first place? Our interests just aligned momentarily. But after I realized what truly happened to my brother, I realized Harry was not my enemy. And this 'brother' you speak of isn't someone I know anymore."

"Insolent girl! Your brother is in my ranks. Fighting alongside today. Come back to me and I'll reunite the both of you. I can clearly tell you still love him."
I stiffened and gasped, "What?! That's a lie!"
"He's fighting alongside me today. And soon he will help me destroy Atlas and Hyperion with that potion you gifted me."

"But he aligned himself with Atlas and Hyperion. He told me that himself! When the time comes, he would betray you, just like he would betray his family. Like he did me." Harry started tugging at my sleeve, silently telling me to just drop the conversation.
"Yes. But recall, I was the one who promised you I could bring your brother back to you. He's not completely alive. He was dead inside when I found him. He helped me achieve my goal. And we're so close. Potter is within my grasp!"

Harry snarled, "Enough with the chatter. Expelliarmus!"

A red beam shot through towards Voldemort who merely stepsided to avoid it.

I screamed, "Stupefy! Expelliarmus!"

Voldemort cackled, "This is why you can't defeat me. You don't have the guts to use true power! The Unforgivable spells! You're morals keep you from defeating me!"

"We'll see about that!" said Harry. He was raring to unleash another spell, but a spell came flying towards him. Right next to Voldemort was another Death Eater.

The 'Dark Lord' and his man started bellowing spell after spell towards us. I quickly snatched Harry and dragged him towards some cover. He groaned, "What happened?"
"You got hit. We're going to have to lay low for a bit."
Harry sprung up, "No! Voldemort's still out there!"
"Harry. We can't risk us getting killed."
"He killed my parents!"
I sighed, "I understand that, but we can't be reckless. Voldemort probably has more forces than we do. Our only chance is to start an internal war between our enemy."

"Huh?"

"Think about it. Voldemort wants you. And so do Hyperion for some reason. If we can convince Hyperion that Voldemort will betray him, they will start fighting, giving us a chance to seize victory."

"Got it. But how can we convince Hyperion of that."
"I'm sure Annabeth and Piper know about that. Or Luna. Those three are smart. They've got it covered."
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Draco

"Father! Where are you, Father?!"

Crabbe and Goyle disappeared. With the Death Eater's in the area, there is no doubt they've gone to join their fathers. This isn't good. Chances are Father must have joined Voldemort or ran away, the more likely option. I rushed past the numerous students towards Luna, who was jinxing hellhounds left and right.

A dracanae came slithering towards me and I took a knife that landed in its head; the snake crumbled into dust. I yelled to my sister, "Are you okay?"
"I'm doing fine. I would worry about Harry. He's probably going after Voldemort. Annabeth and the others would be fine. They're seasoned warriors. Go after Harry."

I nodded and hurried to where I last saw Harry. Which was never. Great, I'm totally lost.

"Draco. Come here."

I whipped around and saw a hint of blonde in the forest. I drawled, "Father, is that you?"

"Hurry, Draco. We must leave. The Dark Lord is back!"
"Father, are you afraid of Voldemort?"

There was silence. Just the background of grunts and yells from the battlefield.
"What isn't there to be afraid of? We must leave!"
I shook my head in pity, "No wonder you joined Voldemort. You're such a coward, Father. And I can't just abandon my friends and family to the wrath of a man you are afraid of."

Father whisper-yelled, "Draco! Come back here!"

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Jason

I flipped my spear in the air and it transformed into an imperial gold sword. I thrusted it into the air and storm clouds gathered, lending lightning into my sword. I lowered the sword towards Hyperion's direction and I felt the course of electricity flow through me. Mind you, I'm no Flash, but I can definitely summon electricity.

Hyperion grunted under the lightning, but it didn't faze him. Instead, his flames surrounding him increased, spreading around to create a hellblaze.
I heard Annabeth yell, "Percy! Remember, last time we faced him?

"Do I? Tar-that pit swallowed him and Krios!"

I shouted, "But we don't have that here. Is there another way?"

Annabeth nodded, "Percy, back in the Battle of Manhattan, you created a hurricane to stop his fire power!"

Hyperion cackled, "You think that'll work again puny demigods! I've grown in power. There's no way you can stop me with a measly hurricane. My flames only glow brighter!"

The Mad Titan put his hands together at his side and flames started condensing into a ball of pure light. He then pushed the flame ball in our direction, like a Kamehameha.

We all made a mad sprint to the sides with some flattening onto the ground. There, in the wake of the huge blast, was a circle shaped tunnel in the forest. Just pure destruction around. Birds flying and the smell of burnt flesh. Even the bones were gone.

Leo yelled, "Would you stop it Goku?! This is how you do it. Kame hame ha!" Leo did the same exact movements as Hyperion and shot a flame ball towards Hyperion, who batted it away easily.

I flew over to Percy, who was chopping down some monsters. I suggested, "You said you beat Hyperion with a hurricane, right?"
"Yeah. It doused his flames enough for tree spirits to capture him."

"Well. If his power has grown, then we just need twice the power in a hurricane."
"That...makes sense. But then-"
Annabeth yelled, "Don't worry. The rest of us will take him once he's weakened."

"Ok. Let's do it. But, we're not holding hands."
"Yeah, wouldn't dream of it."

I closed my eyes and felt a tug in my stomach. I heard thunder rage with screams of wizards. I heard water rushing and running together with the storm clouds. We were doing it. A hurricane.

I opened my eyes and a giant cyclone of clouds and water circled over Hyperion, unleashing rain and lightning. Some of the lightning destroyed nearby monsters and weakened Hyperion, leaving him open to the others' attacks.

Frank fired arrows; Leo unleashed fire balls like a madman; Hazel charged with her sword; Annabeth stabbed him behind his knees; Nico summoned some skeletons; Piper charmed some dracane to fighting him. With some more blows, he was on his knees. Leo lit up in flames and said, "You're a pathetic Titan of Fire. Bye Hyperion."

Leo shot fireballs towards Hyperion's spot. Once the smoke settled down, Hyperion was gone, only a spear remained. With a huge statue of a man holding it.

Leo yelled, "Are you kidding me?! Just when we got rid of them all, Atlas comes in!"
Atlas cackled, "Hyperion swapped places with me and decided it was my turn to play." He looked around to see the chaos that ensued. He continued, shaking his head, "I should have been here first. That uncle of mine is too hot-headed. But, nonetheless, demigods, this is when you'll truly lose. Prepare to beg for my mercy!"

Annabeth screamed, "Stop!"

Everyone in the battlefield looked at her in confusion. Atlas just huffed smoke out of his nostrils like a mother embarrassing her son.
"You don't want to fight us, Atlas!"
"Of course I do, demigods!"
"No, you don't."
Leo asked, "Annabeth, are you crazy? You stalling or something?"
"No, Leo! Listen, Atlas. Voldemort wants Harry, and so do you. But don't you realize that you both can't have him!"
Atlas stroked his chin, "I'm sure we can split him fifty-fifty. I mean, we only need his blood. After Voldemort kills him, we good."
"But….but...Voldemort is planning to rid you first!"
The statue man exploded, "WHAT!"
"Yes. He got his servants to find a deadly potion to destroy you!"
"He knows he can't kill me, right?"
Piper, understanding what's going on, interjected, "But...he can immobilize you with this potion!"
"But why would he want to destroy me? I thought we were friends. Had a good relationship going. Granted, I mostly just ordered him around, but we had few good game nights. Though they always ended in the man turning into smoke…."

"Exactly! Voldemort hates being told what to do!" I screamed.

"Son of thunder, if you deceive me into destroying my fellow comrade, I mean servant, than you will surely pay!"

I shook my head, "We're telling the truth! How about we go see our little noseless friend, huh?"

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Cho

"Potter! Face your doom!" screeched Voldemort.

I pressed my chest closer to the ground and in the shadows of the trees.
"Avada Kedavra. Crucio!" Spells flew left and right, hitting trees that crumpled into dust.
Harry whispered, "We're sitting ducks!"
"I know, but it's better than getting killed out there! Don't you see that Voldemort has the Death Eaters by his side right now?"
I glanced up to see the black robes floating by Voldemort, shooting spells. Definitely pinned. We need some miracle from the gods.

Suddenly a cry came out and a flash of blonde came hurling towards Voldemort.

Harry whispered, "Draco!"
I tugged at Harry, getting him to follow me as we sneaked out with Voldemort and his group preoccupied.

Harry mumbled, "I'm not doing nothing again! Stupefy!"

I shot some spells too, trying to save Draco from doing a Harry. Reckless abandonment.

Voldemort starting whispering something; then all his Death Eaters joined in, creating a chant. Draco stumbled back towards us, raising his hand to his eyes, squinting. "Potter, what are they doing?"
"How would I know Draco!" he screamed.
"Boys, we can definitely tell it's nothing good. We have to stop it!"
"Not on my watch." A cloaked man appeared from the woods. His wand was raised towards us, lit, ready to shoot a spell.

Draco sighed, "Scram. We're a bit busy." He shot a green spell, trying to penetrate the chanting circle but it rebounded from an invisible barrier that lit up orange as it was hit.

"Sister, would you let them speak to me like that?"
Harry hissed, "Sister? Is he talking about Draco?"
I shook my head, "I don't think so…"
The cloaked man laughed a cold laugh. It shivered in my bones. But it was oddly familiar. Eerie almost. "To that spoiled brat! No, do I even look like him?!"

The cloak was removed. A man in his twenties with a smirk plastered on. He had a buzz cut, leaving a monkish feel where his black hair was. He had black eyes that were the same as the ones I see in the mirror every day. Tears near my eyes, I mumbled, "Brother…"

"Indeed, and I have a proposition for you. Your freedom for Harry."

"What…"
Suddenly we were surrounded by thousands of hellhounds, Death Eaters, dracanae. And all were ready to lunge for Harry.

Sorta cliffhanger, sorry guys. Just had to. Keep suspense going. I hope you have a good school year or break or whatever you're on!-hope4all