(A/N: Wow, I haven't updated this story in SO long. I almost forgot all about this story. Anyway, I have many stories that I need to update so forgive me. I thank AnnabethRockz101 for being my friend. Well, enjoy!)

Chapter 7: A Secret Mission

Point of View:

James Star

I yawned and slowly rose from my bed. I stretched my tired limbs and looked at my alarm clock. It was six in the morning, and I was supposed to wake up at seven. I turned my clock off so it wouldn't ring and wake every camper and elf here. I got changed into my regular clothes and strapped my leather armor on. I tied the quiver full of arrows from my shoulder to my waist. I grabbed my dragon dagger and placed it in my pocket. I silently exited my "tree house" and heard the soft singing of the elves. It was a sad, quiet song, and it was about a lost hero and how he will come back. Then, out of nowhere, an elf came flying down from a tree. I jumped as he tapped my back and fell onto the ground. The elf chuckled and said, "I thought sons of Apollo had excellent hearing." The young elf was wearing a light green tunic with a white shirt underneath. He had long blonde hair that looked white with a bow slung on his shoulder.

"I…I wasn't paying attention," I muttered. "What do you need?"

"Legolas wants to speak to you," the elf said. Then, he leaned over and whispered, "Make sure no one follows you and no one knows of this. This is a private matter." I nodded and bowed. He did the same and walked away. I started my way to Legolas' tent and saw Andy appear beside me.

"Hey, where are you going?" he asked.

"No where," I muttered. "Go back to your tree; it's too early to wake up."

"I'm the counselor of the Hermes cabin, so I can do what I want," Andy said. "Now, tell me where you're going."

"I need to speak to Legolas," I said quietly. Andy shrugged and said, "It's probably about battle plans. Not my thing. I'll see you around." He ran to the training grounds and disappeared in the mist. Right before I took a step, Percy and Jennie appeared beside me.

"Oh great, more people," I growled.

"Where are you going, James?" Jennie asked curiously.

"You know, your curiosity killed me, not the cat," I muttered.

"Just tell us," Percy demanded.

"All right, this is secret, so don't tell anyone," I whispered. "An elf said that Legolas needed me for something. It's a private matter and remember what I said, don't say a word." Both of them nodded, then promised not to blurt it out, and walked away. I sighed in relief and saw Legolas' tent. I made sure no one was stalking me anymore and I headed towards the elf's shelter. I opened the flap and entered, seeing that Legolas was waiting for me.

"Good morning James, how are you?" he asked.

"Fine, thank you," I answered. "An elf said you needed me for…something."

"Yes, I need you to do a mission. You'll be back by late afternoon, due to its easiness. Anyway, there is an orc camp. It is defended by spiked fences and archers posted in four towers. Each tower has two archers in them and there is a north gate and south gate. You have to attack from the north because it is more heavily forested," Legolas explained.

"So, what is the point of attacking the camp?" I asked.

"Before you had come, they had been raiding our camp, stealing food and capturing elves. They will come back soon, and they need to be destroyed before they attack. I will give you a hundred elves to help you. No campers are to come, because we need as many as we can get. Will you do it?" Legolas asked. I nodded, "Anything for you, Legolas."

"All right, my friend Thanion and his company will lead you to the orc camp," Legolas said. "He is waiting at the West Bridge. Good luck." I bowed my head and turned around.

"Wait James, burn it down so I may see the smoke. I need to know that you are still alive," Legolas ordered. I nodded my head and exited his tent. I started my way to the bridge when I saw Kyra and a familiar looking boy sitting on the grass, holding hands. Then, I realized who it was; Mike, the boy who sent the gifts to Kyra. I chuckled softly as Kyra kissed Mike on the cheek. I was going to tell Percy right when I got back, or if I got back. Finally, I got to the bridge. A hundred armored elves were standing with their bows at their side. An elf, tall and strong with golden hair, walked up to me.

"Hello James, Legolas had told me you were coming. I am Thanion, son of Throanil," Thanion greeted. "It is a pleasure to have a half-blood with us. We must leave before everyone wakes up. Let's go." We started to march across the bridge and to the orc camp…

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After several hours of marching, we finally arrived at the orc encampment. We hid behind tall, thick trees and wide bushes.

"All right, according the Legolas' plan, we have to shoot down the archers on the towers. After all of them are killed, twenty five elves will stay to fire their arrows over the wall and the rest shall attack. Everyone ready?" Thanion asked. His company nodded. I took out my bow and an arrow. I fitted it onto the bowstring and aimed it at one of the orc archer. The other elves were ready to shoot.

"Fire!" Thanion ordered. I released the projectile and the arrow flew towards the monster. It shot him in the breastplate and with a cry, he tumbled down the tower. The orcs were on high alert now and they were raining arrows down on us. A black orc arrow stuck onto the tree beside me as I killed the last archer.

"Charge!" the leader cried. Twenty five of the elves had stayed and arrows flew into the fort. I took out my dragon dagger and rubbed the tiny hilt. The blade had grown into a two feet long dagger. The elves shouted their battle cries and charged with their knives glinting in the sun. I quickly followed them, trying to keep up with their pace. We smashed the gates open and the elves poured in, attacking a mob of orcs. As I entered the gates, last, I slashed and stabbed at the hideous looking creatures. I brought down the orcs, one by one. Thanion came slashed his way towards me.

"Are you all right?" he asked me. I nodded, "Fine." I stabbed an orc at his stomach and he stumbled to the ground.

"All right, we have to stop the leader of this fort. He's been killing many of the elves," Thanion said, pointing at a huge looking orc. "He is a Uruk-hai." My heart stopped. I couldn't take on a Uruk-hai by myself, let alone with Percy. Just ten Uruk-hai could destroy our camp, if our campers had no special abilities.

"Do not fear, for I am with you. We shall bring this monster down to hell together," Thanion said with an encouraging smile. I nodded but my fear did not go away. I took out my throwing knife and flung it at the Uruk-hai. The leader killed another elf and caught it, while gutting the poor elf. He glared at me and snapped the knife in to. I winced; that was my favorite knife. He slashed his way to us, killing five elves easily. He was in front of Thanion and I. He took out an axe and swung his weapon at Thanion while trying to stab me with his sword. We both jumped out of the way and I threw my dagger. He dropped his axe and caught it. But then, he roared in pain. The dagger had burned his hand. He dropped my weapon and stared at me with hatred. He charged me like the Minotaur did to Percy; going only straight. I was weaponless and I stood there, frozen in fear. Right before he had ran me through with his sword, Thanion ran over to me and covered me with his body. I heard a sickening sound of a sword stabbing someone's flesh.

"No!" I cried. Thanion gave me his final smile and breathed his last breath. The Uruk-hai pushed Thanion away and glared at me. I walked backwards, trying to escape the monster. Then, I felt a lump in my pocket. My dagger was back. I grinned and waited for the right moment. I stopped in my tracks and waited for him to slash at me. I slid my hand in my pocket and waited.

"Good-bye human," he growled with a smile, showing his black teeth. He swung his black sword at me. I quickly ducked and took out my dagger. I spun around him, rubbed the dragon, and stabbed his back. He roared in pain and crumpled to the ground. I ran over to Thanion but I knew it was hopeless to try to heal him. Blood had pooled around him and his face was pale. His eyes were open and emotionless. We had become friends as we were marching and so, I started to sob. I put my hand over his eyes and slowly closed them. I slid his knife in his hand and placed it across his chest. It looked like he was sleeping peacefully.

"Thanion, I have something to tell you," I whispered as the battle raged on. "We took down the Uruk-hai down to hell, you and me. And no one will forget that." A hand was placed on my shoulder. It was an elf's hand.

"James, the rest of the orcs have retreated. What shall we do with this place?" the elf asked.

"We burn it down, with all the honored with it," I said quietly. He nodded and ordered the other elves in his tongue. They started to pile the elves up, with Thanion at the top. The orcs were ignored and they were scattered all over the fort. An elf had lit a torch and placed it on top of Thanion… The Great. We slowly walked out of the orc camp. As everyone had exited, I stopped at the gate. I turned around to see the pile was ignited in the flame. I looked at Thanion's body and gave him one last smile. I turned around and walked away, not looking back at the roaring flame. Once I got to the grove of trees, the looks on the elves' faces were depressed. We watched as the flames grew bigger and larger.

"This is a great loss," an elf murmured. "We lost fifty of our men… and our leader." I nodded in agreement, "I wouldn't be here if it weren't for Thanion." Finally, the whole fort had lit on flames and we started our way back home.

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We got back to our campsite and I was very tired. Sweat drenched my clothes. I wiped the perspiration off my forehead and started my way to my tree. Thanion's company, which was now a platoon, went to Legolas' tent to report what had happened. Once I got to my tree, I saw Kyra with an angry face with Jennie and Percy in the back.

(A/N: Wow, this is pretty long... Well, sorry I haven't updated in ages again… I had tests and other stories to update. I hope you enjoyed it and thanks for reading!)

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