Chapter 9: Battle of New Rome

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Angmar POV

(3 hours before landing)

"Warriors! We land on Earth in three hours. We've all sworn an oath to our lords, Order and Angmar."

Angmar listened as the Arbiter gave his troops a pre-battle speech, having them repeat the oath they swore.

"By our blood, we swear to uphold the honor of our tribe. By our honor we swear to faithfully serve Lord Angmar in his quest for righteous vengeance against the betrayers. Serving this oath, I pledge my life to its fulfillment. If I fall during this war, I can rest peacefully, knowing I honored my oath."

The Sangheili in the transport repeated the oath once more before falling silent. Angmar stepped forward and called out,

"Officers meeting in the briefing room in one mike!"

The Arbiter, the human officers, and Angmar's bodyguard quickly got up and headed towards the briefing. Angmar was slow to follow, but still managed to be the first in the room. Once every officer was in the room, Angmar shut the door and began the briefing. A map of Camp Jupiter was laid out on the table.

"Alright here's what we're up against. The 12th legion has five cohorts that make up it's ranks, each cohort has around 500 men. Keep in mind this doesn't count the legacies and retired legionaries in New Rome."

The Arbiter spoke up,

"My lord, my warriors could sweep this pail try force off the map, our plasma weaponry would slice them to bits."

"Your thoughts are noted Arbiter, but we must completely and utterly smash the Romans if we are to win this war. If even one legionnaire survives they could begin recruiting and form a new legion."

A human officer, Morgoth, spoke up,

"Sir what of the civilians in the city?"

"What civilians, all those who side with the gods shall perish."

The gathered beings all seemed slightly shocked at Angmar's revelation. Mobius spoke up,

"Even the children?"

Angmar spoke with a harshness few ever heard,

"Especially the children, they would carry the torch of their families long after they die. If the gods are to be defeated, all who follow them must die along with them."

Knowing better than to question him, Mobius fell silent.

"Now onto the battle plan, Arbiter your Sangheili will be the vanguard. You will drop from your transports along side my bodyguard and myself. We will then secure an LZ for the rest of the army under Morgoth to land. Once landed, Morgoth will engage the bulk of the enemy forces with his troops while I will lead a strike force to assault the city itself. Leave Terminus to me. Arbiter you may choose who you wish to follow."

After a few minutes of thought the Arbiter spoke,

"I will send most of my warriors to engage alongside Morgoth. Myself and the rest shall follow you."

Angmar nodded,

"Alright back to your men, inform them of the plan. If you need me I shall be in my quarters resting."

The officers saluted and filled out of the room. Angmar nodded a farewell to his bodyguard and teleported to his quarters.

-time skip (invasion)-

Angmar POV

Angmar shouted out,

"We are over the drop zone, pilot disengage stealth drive and open bay doors!"

"Aye-aye sir, happy hunting."

Angmar then felt the wind whip through his hair as he plummeted 400 feet to the ground. Using sheer willpower, Angmar cushioned the fall of the rest of his troops so it felt like a step off of a staircase. Angmar himself hit the ground hard enough to kill a normal human. Angmar then quickly barked out,

"Arbiter have your snipers take positions on that hilltop, and I need 10 of your swordsman to me immediately."

"Yes Leader." The Arbiter replied. Almost immediately, 50 or so Sangheili warriors armed with rifles broke off from the vanguard LZ and began fortifying the hilltop. Once the Sangheili swordsman joined Angmar's bodyguard, Angmar drew his sword and motioned his forces forward to the pre planned Main Assault Force's LZ. On the way to their objective, Angmar's troops were ambushed by the legion's new elephant. Angmar laughed at the roman's paltry attempt to stop him. Angmar simply raised his hand and lifted the elephant off the ground and stopped its heart. The Sangheili warriors with him were shocked at this display of power. With the elephant dealt with Angmar's men continued on. When his men arrived he received a transmission from the Arbiter,

"Leader, our LZ is under attack by hundreds of nature spirits."

"Not to worry Arbiter, reinforcements will be here shortly."

Angmar then switched channels,

"Morgoth you are go for landing. Land quickly the Van LZ is under attack."

"Roger that sir. Morgoth out."

After ending the communication Angmar said,

"Sauron you stay here with Mobius and the rest of my guard. I will lead the Sangheili to assist the Arbiter in holding our LZ."

"Yes sir, we'll hold here for reinforcements."

"Warriors! Move out!"

Angmar then double timed the Sangheili swordsman back to their fellow warriors. When they arrived they were welcomed by the sight of Dryads and Naiads attacking the Arbiter and his Sangheili warriors.

"My Lord, your orders?"

"Charge."

With that Angmar sprinted into the fray slaying spirits left and right. The Sangheili fought with similar ferocity, slaughtering the spirits with their plasma swords the Arbiter called Energy Swords.

Annabeth POV

After Reyna's message cut out, Annabeth went into hyperactive planning mode trying to figure out Percy's plan. She had to admit, Percy had, in the centuries since he left, become incredibly intelligent. The plan was flawless, destroy Camp Half-Blood's only hope of reinforcements and through the gods into disarray. But Annabeth knew she had to think of something to counter it. Problem is, she had no clue.

Angmar POV

"My lord, Morgoth has finally finished landing the rest of the army."

"Good have the Turians and Krogans move towards the city to establish a listening post."

"Yes my lord, and what of the Sangheili and Uruks?"

"The Uruks will form the front line in our assault on the legion itself. The Sangheili already have their instructions."

"Your will be done Lord Angmar."

"And Hector, bring the rest of the bodyguard to me."

"It will be done."

Angmar shut off the communicator and turned to the Arbiter,

"Arbiter, what are your plans for this battle?"

"Leader, my rifle armed troops will construct short towers to give them a height advantage so they may pick off the legionaries from a distance before the Uruks smash into their formation."

"And what of the swordsman?"

"They have been assigned as your personnel guard as a sign of good faith."

"And what will you do Arbiter?"

"I will be where my warriors need me the most."

"Alright, have your snipers build the towers."

"It shall be done."

Angmar then dismissed the Arbiter and called up Morgoth,

"Commander Morgoth! How goes the deployment?"

"Unopposed my lord."

"And the tanks?"

"Just being offloaded now sir."

"Good, we will need them to smash through the legion's fortifications."

"What if Terminus and his border around the city?"

"I will deal with him personally."

"As you wish."

With his troops in motion, Angmar awaited the arrival of his personal squad. His Sangheili guards were already with him and were wanting to get in on the action. Sensing their eagerness Angmar said,

"Easy warriors, the time will come when you may battle our enemies, for now we wait for the rest of the guard to arrive."

The Sangheili nodded, but didn't taper their eagerness. Angmar's guard finally arrived,

"Hector, what you all so long?"

"Sorry my lord, Sauron was busy explaining to Morgoth how to properly use our tanks."

"Imbecile! Sauron, if he gets our tanks destroyed you take command of the attack."

"Aye my lord."

"And send Morgoth a message telling him to pound the city with our tanks."

"As you wish sir."

-CBH-

Annabeth POV

Annabeth was just planning how to get reinforcements to New Rome when she received another Iris message,

"Annabeth!"

There were sounds of explosions in the background of Reyna's voice,

"Reyna, what's going on?"

"Angmar's forces have engaged the legion and Chaos's soldiers. We've suffered heavy casualties, the 3rd cohort was completely wiped out by some sort of aliens from Angmar's army!"

"Reyna just hold on! We are going to hold New Rome, Chaos is mobilizing his forces as we speak."

"Please hurry... Oh gods, Annabeth Angmar just killed Terminus! He's entered the forum! Send..."

The message cut off after that. Annabeth quickly ran to Chaos's cabin. As she rushed through the door she said,

"Lord Chaos, with all due respect I suggest we send reinforcements to New Rome to save the city."

Chaos said sadly,

"Young Annabeth, the city is lost. There is no way we will get there in time to turn the tide."

Annabeth looked dejected and seemed about to yell at Chaos, but Chaos continued,

"Do not think we will abandon them, I've already sent transports to the city to evacuate the Roman command structure and civilians."

"Will they get there in time?"

"I've no idea Annabeth, you must believe they will."

-Field of Mars-

Angmar POV

"Sir, there are Chaotic transports incoming from the east!"

"Good, show them our little surprise."

"As you wish sir."

The soldier then said over his communicator,

"Have all flak-guns aim to the east."

A voice answers in affirmative.

"Sir, the guns are prepared to shoot down the ships."

"Good, we must make sure none survive. Now leave me, I must continue my hunt for Reyna."

"Yes my lord."

"Hector. Achilles on me! Sauron, have you seen Mobius?"

"Sir last I saw, she was fleeing the battlefield."

"Damnit, that damned coward! Forget her for now, we must cut off the head of this snake."

Angmar motioned to his guards and Achilles and Hector followed Angmar towards the now burning city of New Rome.

"Leader! My warriors have broken through the soldiers of Chaos and have captured three of them."

"Good Arbiter, guard them well. How goes the rest of the battle?"

"Our tanks continue to pound the defenses of the city and the main force is still in combat with the legion."

"All goes according to plan. Angmar out."

After the communication was cut off, Angmar continued towards the city. Minutes went by before Angmar entered the once mighty city.

"See how the enemy falls before our might my Prince."

"Hector do not get over confident, the enemy still has many soldiers in reserve. And this is one battle. We can win this battle and still lose the war."

The trio heard a rustling to their left and Angmar telepathically grabbed at the sound. When Angmar heard the sound of someone struggling against his power he smirked and pulled them towards him. The figure was pulled over a destroyed fountain and was revealed to be Reyna.

"Ah Praetor. How goes the defend of the city?"

"Screw you Angmar."

"Oh but you already have. Remember the day when young Percy Jackson was betrayed?"

"Yes I do, and he betrayed us!"

Angmar rolled his eyes under his helmet and continued,

"Oh child, I've lived many lifetimes and nothing has been more wrong than what you just said."

"Well tell me the real story then you bastard!"

And Angmar did. After the story Reyna said,

"You lying piece of garbage!"

Angmar at a loss for words drove his sword through her chest and said,

"I'm the liar? If I'm the liar explain this."

As he said that, Angmar removed his helmet with his free hand, revealing his identity to yet another, soon to be dead, enemy.

"Now Reyna, it's time you pay for your crimes."

Then Angmar twisted his sword within Reyna's stomach and pulled it out. With her last dying breath Reyna said,

"I hope you go to hell Percy."

"I already have."

Angmar said with a smile and in one swift stroke, beheaded Reyna's body. Around him, his army had finally broken through the legion and began slaughtering all inhabitants.

"Sir, what will you do with the head?"

"Ever heard of psychological warfare Hector?"

"I have sir."

"Good."

Angmar then picked up Reyna's head and teleported it to the big house, making sure it have a very obnoxious entrance so the whole camp would see its arrival. And with a flash it was gone.

-CBH-

Annabeth POV

A few hours after Reyna's last message, there was a flash of light, followed by a huge explosion. Annabeth and the rest of the camp gathered around where the flash came from and found a white box. Jason gingerly picked it up and said,

"It has some weight to it, and the bottom is wet and sticky."

"Gross."

Nico said. Jason opened the box and his face turned paler than Nico's.

"Jason! What is it!?"

Before he could respond, Jason's hands went weak and he dropped the box revealing it's grisly contents. Many of the campers who could see it, fainted on the spot. A few of the campers with weaker stomachs vomited. Annabeth started crying when she recognized Reyna's disembodied head. An Iris message suddenly appeared. It was Percy, in full battle dress. To his left was a strange creature, and his right was the ancient heroes Achilles and Hector.

"Campers of Camp Half-Blood, I sent this token of my vengeance to you as a warning. Those of you who so wish may surrender and your deaths will be quick, and if you fight back and are captured your fate will the same as theirs. Percy swept his hand to three of Chaos's soldiers that were chained up. Chaos had just arrived and audibly gasped,

"Angmar! Release them! They've done nothing to you!"

"Oh but they have Uncle, they attacked my troops, thus they have attacked me."

Percy turned to the chained soldiers and said,

"Say good bye to your glorious allies soldiers of Chaos, as they are the last sight you will ever see."

The gathered campers gasped. Percy turned to Hector,

"Hector, have the Uruks eaten yet?"

"No sir. Why do you ask?"

"Oh it's just we have fresh meat for them."

Hector chuckled at Percy's remark.

"I will send for them sir."

Angmar nodded and turned back to the campers,

"Now I will spare the commander the others fate of you tell me his identity Chaos."

Chaos looked conflicted but finally said,

"He was once a friend of yours Angmar, he helped you win the Titan War."

Percy chuckled and said,

"I should have known."

Percy then pulled Omega back into the picture and ripped off his helmet, revealing Luke Castelion. Annabeth gasped as Percy chuckled,

"Uncle Chaos say goodbye to your soldiers."

Just as Percy said those words a pack of brutish looking aliens arrived and began audibly tearing apart the other two soldiers. Though they couldn't see the seen, the gathered campers grimaced and vomited. Percy pulled off his helmet and smiled with so much malice, Annabeth had a hard time remembering that she still loved this ruthless, bloodthirsty being. Percy continued,

"And say good bye to your heir."

And with those words, Percy drew a knife a stabbed it though Luke's back into his heart. After that scene the message disappeared, leaving the gathered campers to stand in shock at the ferocity of Percy's attack.

A/N: So there you have it, the Battle of New Rome. I apologize for the various scenes of violence, I needed a way to show you just how far Percy has fallen from the selfless hero he once was. As always don't forget to review. If you think I should raise the rating to M don't hesitate to let me know.