Chapter 4: The Seeds of Revenge are Planted
Disclaimer: Don't own anything you find familiar, story picture made using .
Angmar POV
Angmar could honestly say he was surprised by what his old friends had managed to do without the camp finding out, they had hollowed out all of Zeus's Fist and made a cave network. Inside all of Angmar's old friends and allies were there: Hazel, Frank, Jason, Piper, Nico, Thalia, Leo, Calypso, and obviously Jack and Annabeth.
"This is going to be easier than I thought." Angmar said under his breath. Jack waved at the group and turned to Angmar,
"So Tom now that you've been adopted into the group you need a nickname."
"Why?"
"Well it's because we all have nicknames." Leo butted in.
"Oh ok, I've never had a nickname before." Angmar said even as he knew it was a lie.
"Didn't you have any friends?" Hazel asked sounding shocked.
"I used to, but they turned on me." Angmar stated.
"Well Tom you can trust us, we would never betray one of our friends." Annabeth said confidently.
At that remark Angmar started laughing uncontrollably. The rest of the group looked shocked, they didn't know what they said that made him laugh so hard. Minutes went by before Angmar gained control over himself again.
"Sorry guys, it's just that's what old group of friends said to me."
"Why is that funny then?" Piper asked completely and utterly confused.
"I've just learned to laugh at myself."
Jack patted Angmar's back and shook his head,
"Don't worry Tom, if I find the people that hurt you like that. I swear I'll kill them." Angmar said in his head, 'I don't know Jack. I don't think the gods want you to kill yourself.'
"Thanks Jack that means a lot to me."
"Soooo... Who's ready to get this party started!?" Leo said breaking the sad mood of the cave. Angmar tried his hardest not to lash out. In the centuries on Barad Dür, Angmar learned just how annoying each of the traits his old friends had were. He had grown to hate them, but Order warned him having just hatred and no drive would burn him up. So Angmar devoted himself to becoming stronger and wiser. As the party started kicking off, Jack brought out some wine.
"Hey Tom you can have some if you promise not to tell."
"Jack you honestly think I'm that much of an ass?"
Angmar's retort got a laugh out of the group and Angmar faked a smile. Annabeth raised her glass and said,
"I propose a toast, well two technically. One to our newest friend, Tom and one to the gods."
The group cheered in agreement. Angmar's face darkened but he faked a smiled and raised his glass but didn't say anything as the toast was completed. After they'd all drank their glasses, Leo went around filling each person's glass. The party went by in a blur, Angmar only pretended to drink but the rest of the group was hammered. Angmar learned far more than he needed to learn. With them being drunk Angmar could interrogate them and they wouldn't remember a thing. He learned that fully mustered, the two camps could call upon nearly 2,000 highly trained half-bloods and another thousand nature spirits. This force was puny compared to the army of Order, but they would most definitely be reinforced by the army of Chaos which numbered roughly 10,000 troops. With those reinforcements, Order's army would be outnumbered. Angmar also relearned the nicknames for the entire group. Jason was sparky, Thalia Pineconehead, Annabeth Owlface, Jack Bloodbrain, Nico Deathbreath, Piper was Beautyqueen, Hazel was Treasure Hunter, Frank Animagus, Leo was Hothead, and Calypso was Titaness. After the party Angmar climbed to the top of the Big-House and mentally called Achilles, Hector and the harpy leader to report to him before he sent his report to Order. Hector and Achilles arrived first telling Angmar similar figures to what the group told him. After their report Angmar dismissed them. After waiting for about two hours, one of the camp harpies flew up to the roof and bowed.
"My lord."
"Enough with the formalities, speak."
"Of course my lord, the gods are calling a council to vote on hunting down powerful demi-gods."
"That doesn't sound like a complete report."
"I was about to continue my lord."
"Well do so I have not the time nor the patience for your flattery."
"As you wish, there are whispers among the nature spirits that Chaos is planning on sending his advance scouting team. I advice you call for reinforcements. That is all my lord."
Angmar nodded and waved his hand to dismiss the harpy. The harpy bowed and returned to her camp duties. Angmar waited for a few minutes to ensure that their was no one to over hear his report to Order.
Order POV
The meeting with the army generals had gone on for far to long when Order's son and heir called.
"Ah hello Angmar, I was just in a meeting with the other commanders."
"Hello my lord, hello generals."
One of Order's generals, Sauron, spoke up.
"Lord Angmar why did you contact us during this important meeting?"
"General Sauron, I call with intelligence about our enemy."
"Well continue with your report then."
Angmar's holographic form bowed and continued,
"My lord, the Olympians alone can summon a force of around 3,000 strong. Many of these will be well trained half-bloods. This figure is without the hunters of Artemis added in as I do not know their exact numbers at this time. The other piece of intelligence I have for you is that Chaos's army numbers roughly 10,000 strong, with these reinforcements our forces will be outnumbered. Also nature spirits have begun to whisper throughout the world that Chaos will be sending his advance scouting party to help train the Olympians to successfully defend against our attack."
The council groaned and Order rubbed his chin in thought and said,
"That is ill news indeed Lord Angmar, tell us how did you come by this information?"
"I got some help my lord."
"Explain Angmar."
"Well Lord Order the harpies of the camp have sworn fealty to our cause, as have the heroes of old Achilles and Hector."
"Angmar how did you manage all this?"
"Trial by combat with Hector and Achilles. And fear with the harpies."
Order looked pleased with his son's work. Angmar continued,
"That is the extent of my report my lord."
"You may retire to your cabin now Angmar, leave us."
Angmar bowed and cut off the transmission. Order turned to look at the council and began,
"As you can see generals, Angmar is more than capable. Though we are unaware of what this advance from Chaos's army will consist of, we do know Angmar will need reinforcements before we send the full army. Do any of you gentlemen have any suggestions on who we should send?"
The generals all murmured among themselves until Sauron spoke up again,
"My lord I will go assist Angmar, though I advice we send more than one extra spy."
"I thank you for volunteering Sauron, and I agree. We must send at least two soldiers."
Another general spoke up,
"What of Mobius my lord? She has just returned from her mission within Chaos's army."
"Contact her immediately. It's decided, Sauron and Mobius will travel to Earth and assist Angmar. And I stress this, Sauron, Angmar is in command of this mission."
Sauron nodded his head and teleported out of the room to arm himself for the mission. After Sauron left the door swung open.
"Ah Mobius I see you received our message."
"I have my lord, it said very little just that I had a new mission."
Order couldn't see the spied face as she had her cloak on.
"Mobius, enough with the cloak and dagger, remove the hood."
"As you wish my lord."
Mobius lifted her hands to her hood and lowered revealing the face of Bianca Di Angelo. She then continued,
"What is the mission my lord?"
"Mobius you are being sent to earth to assist Lord Angmar in his scouting mission."
"Am I the only one helping?"
"No General Sauron will also be assisting you as well. And remember this is Angmar's mission you report your findings to him. You are dismissed."
Mobius bowed and left the room. Order shook his head, sending Mobius was a desperate move. He wasn't sure how Angmar would react to seeing Mobius. They didn't know each other's identities yet but they would have to so they could build some trust between the two. Order dismissed the rest of the council and contacted Angmar.
Angmar POV
Just as Angmar was about to leave the roof of the Big-House his communicator beeped.
Angmar answered,
"Hello father."
The voice of Order answered on the other end,
"Hello my son, I have news for you."
"News lord?"
"Yes, I've dispatched both General Sauron and Mobius to assist you in your mission."
"Thank you father, is there anything else?"
"No you may continue with your daily tasks until they arrive."
Order then shut off the communication. Angmar rubbed his temples. He and Mobius didn't exactly work well together, ever since Angmar's arrival to Barad Dür.
-flashback-
Percy POV
Percy looked around the castles wondering where he was. He'd been to the underworld and this wasn't it. Just then a figure materialized in front of him. The power radiating off the being was immense. It felt as if Percy was melting in his presence. After a few minutes of the melting sensation, it disappeared. The figure then spoke,
"It pains me how your friends treated you."
Percy's reply was full hatred and anger,
"They are no friends of mine."
The figure looked down at Percy and continued,
"And whys that?"
"They betrayed me and left me to die."
"How does that make you feel Perseus?"
"Pissed off. Who are you?"
"I am Order, the creators disgraced brother. And I have a proposition for you."
"What would that be? I've been used to many times to just throw myself at your feet in service."
"Oh it's nothing of that matter, I simply ask for you to work with me in my war against Chaos."
"What's in it for me oh great and powerful Order."
The sarcasm Percy was using showed just how angry he was.
"Oh just vengeance against all of earth."
Percy looked up and smiled.
"I like this proposition Order."
"I was thinking you would. But I feel you will need some extra power if we are to pull this off."
"What do you mean by that?"
"I will adopt you as my son. Then I will bestow upon you all the power of the Void and Creation I possess, placing you among the top three beings in the universe."
Percy bowed,
"I thank you Lord Order."
"You may call me father whilst we are in private, other than that lord or Order will do."
"As you wish father."
"So you accept?"
"With every fiber of my being."
"Good now repeat after me. I Perseus Jackson do swear my service to you, Order, heir to the universe and lord of Barad Dür."
Percy repeated the oath.
"Now Percy I advice you to change your name, as we wouldn't want Chaos's spies to find out about who you really are."
Percy thought for a moment and replied,
"Angmar, I am Angmar."
-time skip (50 years)-
Angmar had been on Barad Dür for half a century and had indeed inherited many powers from Order. This didn't go unnoticed by a few of Order's other elite forces. The vast majority of them didn't care that Angmar was becoming more and more powerful. Except one agent, Mobius. She seemed to hate Angmar with an undying passion, a passion that pushed her to outshine the heir to Barad Dür. She rarely succeeded, causing her to work harder and harder until one day, she snapped and lashed out at Angmar. The duel lasted for three days until Mobius tired. She become complacent that Angmar was more powerful than her, but she still despised him. Angmar cared little that she hated him as long as he had her respect as her superior.
-End Flashback-
Angmar hadn't realized he had fallen asleep and quickly shot up and immediately groaned. Both Sauron and Mobius had arrived.
A/N: Longest chapter yet, hope you enjoy. sorry for the wait, i hit some major writer's block. but as always review. CC would great.