Chapter 5: Revelations
Angmar POV
The days passed by quickly and spring had turned to summer before the first promised large scale monster attack was launched against the camp. Angmar had gotten the four soldiers under his command to have watch that night with him so they may wipeout the attacking force and prove to the camp they are with them. Order had sent a short message saying the assault would begin around 10:30 at night.
"They're late sir."
"I know Hector. Rouse Achilles, Sauron and Mobius, I sense great amounts of power coming from the south."
"As you wish my lord."
Hector left wake the others while Angmar waited for the promised monster attack. Minutes later Hector returned, with the others in tow. Mobius walked up to Angmar's shoulder and whispered in his ear,
"Do you know how many there are going to be?"
"No, why are you scared?" Angmar asked accusingly.
"Hell no, I was curious."
"Whatever, you don't have to admit you're scared. Just know I can read your emotions better than any nature spirit."
Mobius shrunk way leaving Angmar to question who she really was and why she felt so familiar. 'Oh well, I have to keep my mind on the task at hand. Once Olympus is dust I will question her.' Angmar thought to himself. The group waited for another two hours before Angmar shot up saying, "Everyone get up. They're here."
"How many my lord?"
"Always the one for formalities Hector, and I'd say about 200. We got this."
Sauron walked up to Angmar and said,
"Prince, I advice we form a battle plan before they begin their attack."
"As you wish general, what's your plan?"
"Sir, Mobius is an archer have her take position at the crest of the hill so she may fire down into the enemy, Hector, Achilles and myself will form a small shield wall at the base of the hill to bait the enemy to attack us in a frontal assault."
"Good plan, I will then come in from the left flank and hammer and anvil the monsters against you and we four meet in a field of monster dust."
Mobius spoke up, "What of the campers? How will you warm them?"
"I will call one of the harpies to rouse Chiron and he will do the work for us. We must act as if we can't wipe out this force with a wave of our hands. Sauron, your line with Achilles and Hector must falter and a few will attack Mobius, who must struggle. I myself will charge as planned and be cut down quickly but I will get back up. Mobius you must keep the campers from the battle until I have fallen thrice. Do you all understand?"
Four voices chorused 'Yes my lord.' And the five of them got to their positions. They heard the army before they saw them, over 900 blood thirsty monsters planning to slaughter the camp and its inhabitants. Angmar's squad readied their weapons. Angmar heard Sauron shout out, "Shield Wall!" And Hector and Achilles quickly closed ranks and locked shields with Sauron. Mobius readied an arrow to her bow and Angmar drew his bastard sword and placed his helmet on his head. Angmar then mentally prepared himself for the pain he was about to be in. The monsters stopped their march and laughed at the small force defending the camp, it was at this time that Angmar sent a telekinetic message to the harpies telling them to wake Chiron. The monsters finished their laughter and charged at Sauron's shield wall.
Mobius POV
The monsters smashed into the shields of Achilles, Hector and Sauron. The three warriors of Order frantically hacked and slashed at the enemy trying to slow the monster's advance. Mobius fired arrow after arrow into the mass of monsters until as according to plan, Hector was felled by a spear to his left shoulder causing the line to break. A few monsters broke through before Hector rejoined the fight. At this point the campers were marching in battle formation toward the hill as Mobius engaged the monsters that smashed through the line. By this time Angmar had charged into the enemy rear but immediately was incapacitated by a spear thrust to his gut. Even knowing he was invincible the soldiers under his command grimaced at their commanders plight and Mobius actually feared for his life. Angmar slowly got up and began slashing his way through the monsters. Mobius had finally dispatched the remaining monsters to her front and turned to halt the campers from joining,
"Stop!" She yelled out, "We can handle it!"
Annabeth called back,
"You will die if you don't allow us to help!"
"Thomas said he had to protect this camp, we agreed with him!"
That shut the campers up, as this form of self-sacrifice reminded them of someone who they betrayed no matter how hard they tried to make it seem as he was the betrayer. Angmar fell again, this time his shield was shattered by a flail smashing into it. Mobius heard Angmar's groan and she forgot her orders,
"Campers of Camp Half-Blood! Charge!"
With a thunderous roar, the campers charged the monster ranks. The devastating charge of 1,000 heavily armed half-blood hoplites devastated the enemy army. Sauron, Achilles and Hector were swallowed up by the Greek demi-gods and didn't need to fight anymore. Angmar was the last to be helped by the camp. Mobius ran up to Angmar's body and muttered, "Oh please, not again."
Annabeth and Jack walked over to Angmar's form and Annabeth asked,
"Where did he get that armor?"
"It was a gift from his father."
"Thanatos? That doesn't make sense."
"No. His father was... I mean is Chaos. We are sorry for not telling you our heritage, chaos ordered us to keep our identities secret until you trusted us, poor Thomas didn't think you would trust him unless he did his utmost to defend you."
"Why do he think that?" Jack asked. Annabeth was kneeling by Angmar's side listening to his heartbeat. Mobius was slow to answer,
"Because he left this camp thinking you all thought he betrayed you."
Annabeth's head shot up,
"His name isn't really Thomas is it?"
At this point Angmar had woken up and commented on why there were people standing over him,
"You guys can leave now."
Mobius held in a squeal of joy when her commander stood up under his own power. But before Annabeth could continue her line of questioning Angmar teleported his entire squad to a private place.
Angmar POV
Angmar was seething with anger at all four soldiers under his command, his anger mainly focused on Mobius. How could she nearly tell the traitors his identity. Once the group reached their spot in the woods Angmar let out a savage cry that was heard throughout the camp,
"Damnit Mobius, what has gotten into you!?"
Achilles, always the one to try to stop infighting, stepped in,
"Sir, Mobius was trying to save you from being overrun."
"My second fall was planned I broke the shield myself, the flail was a love tap. I was in no danger. All of you act as if I am not one of the most powerful beings in the universe."
Mobius stepped up,
"My lord, I was merely trying to fool them into thinking we were the soldiers of Chaos."
Angmar was quiet for a moment and said,
"Mobius. Remove your hood."
"Sir?"
"I said remove the hood. If you are who I think you are I won't send you back to Barad Dür in disgrace."
"As you wish."
Mobius slowly remover her hood. Angmar's once angry face calmed almost instantly.
"Bianca?"
"Yes Percy, it's me."
Angmar disregarded her calling him his dead name and quickly embraced her.
"How long have served father?"
"Since after you defeated Kronos."
"Why didn't he tell me?"
"He was worried you would grow soft."
By this time Hector and Achilles had started playing rock-paper-scissors and Sauron was just standing at attention. Angmar finally released Bianca not before whispering to her,
"Meet me on top of the big house tonight."
Once released the group was teleported back to where the battle had taken place. The campers had been busy collecting the wounded when Angmar's group reappeared. Annabeth stalked up to Angmar and attempted to break his nose, but Angmar just waved his hand and Annabeth ended up missing by a mile.
"Who in the hades do you think you are!?" Annabeth asked, her fury showing.
"I am Angmar, son of Chaos and heir to the universe. But you may know me better as..." Angmar removed his helmet and the spell that altered his features. "The disgraced hero Percy Jackson."
A/N: I apologize for the lat update, college is killing me at the moment. Sorry for the cliff-hanger. (not really) As always review and CC is advised.