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Chapter 13: The Battle of Mountain Orthys

I woke up in a pool of sweat and I first thought that I pissed in bed. I looked around me and found nothing suspiciously wrong. I looked at the clock, 6:00 a.m. Great. I had to wait an hour twenty minutes just for breakfast. I had many options right now. I could watch Tv, I could go to the pool and swim laps, I can think of pranks to play on Willow, Thalia, Bob, and Luke, or I could contemplate on what Chaos told me.

I decided to swim some laps in the pool to keep my strength up, and seriously, I needed to cool off.

I got up from bed and changed into my swim trunks. I didn't bother to put a shirt on; a man's gotta flaunt what he gotta flaunt.

I got out of bed and headed for the pool. There was an indoors pool and an outdoors pool. I decided to go indoors because I didn't want to attract attention. Heading down the stairs, I went to the second to last floor which was dedicated for a pool.

I breathed in the scent of chlorine. The pool was massive. It was 60 feet long and 40 feet wide. It was sectioned, but there were wide places for each part.

I jumped into the pool and began to swim laps. The water felt graceful around me and I breathed in the bubbles.

It felt good to be back in the water. I swam laps nonstop for about an hour before I sat on the ledge, grinning.

I pushed my spiky hair back and headed to the showers. The showers were very fancy. There were marble tiles on the clean floor and the showers had nothing gross.

Rinsing off the chlorine, I summoned the water around me and returned it back to the shower head. What? Nobody wants to miss out on a Percy-bath-water-shower.

I headed back up, where I had to wait twenty minutes for breakfast. I was early, so the lights were dim and the chef door was closed.

I sat down and thought about my dream. Lady Chaos had told me that I had to get the blessing of the ancient deities, starting with Achlys. What was he, the god of sadness and misery?

Where would I find her? I needed to go somewhere dark and gloomy; where darkness overflowed.

Tartarus! Of course! I made a mental note to tell the others. I guess I dozed off for a while, because when I woke up, the chef was heading into the kitchen.

"Percy? What are you doing here?" the chef asked.

"Um..."

"Oh," the chef said, "your girlfriend kicked you out of your room?"

I flushed. "I don't have a girlfriend! And I don't share a room with-with a girl!"

The chef chuckled. "Anyways. What do you want for breakfast today?" The people began to file in and I smirked at them. I was first in line.

"Can I have the usual? But with scrambled eggs and hashbrowns," I said, and the chef slid the plate to me in two minutes.

I breathed in the scent and smiled. I headed to the table where my group usually sat. I was the first one, of course, but Bob came next.

"Hello Perseus," Bob greeted.

"Whatever," I mumbled. I didn't want him starting about the words of English or the unhealtiness of my breakfast.

I ate the scrambled eggs first, and Thalia came.

"Hey," she said.

"'Sup," I replied.

Soon, the whole group was here, and we were eating breakfast.

"So," Luke started, "did you guys hear about the meeting after breakfast?"

"No," I answered. "When did Atlas tell you?"

"He, well, he yelled it to us when we were heading to breakfast," Luke said. I nodded; I must've been too underground to not hear his annoying voice. Oops. Don't tell him I said that.

"Why Percy? Did you wake up late?" Thalia teased.

"Excuse me?" I asked, raising my eyebrows, "Ms. Ninth in Line."

Thalia smirked and punched me on the shoulder, before she gasped in pain.

"Ha," I muttered and the table laughed.

Soon, we finished eating breakfast, so the group headed to the Meeting Hall.

"What do you think he's going to talk about?" I asked to Luke.

"Probably the usual," Luke said.

We went into the Meeting Hall, and we all sat next to each other. Atlas glared at us all.

"Sit nimrods!" Atlas barked. "I have big news!"

We all stared at it, waiting.

"Our spies reported that the idiots that went on the quest are going to Orthys to rescue Artemis. We need to stop them and end them." He emphazied the last words, glaring at me. "I've decided to send a new batch of demigods-"

"No!" I said loudly. Atlas glared at me.

"No? Last time I sent you, you failed to kill-"

"Please," I said. "Send me again."

"And why would I do that? Perhaps to fail this mission?" Atlas asked.

"No, send me. I will kill them. I promise," I replied.

"Swear on the Styx you won't hesitate to kill anyone, then you can go," Atlas taunted.

I bit my lip and glared at him. Thankfully, Luke intervened before I could do anything stupid.

"Lord Atlas," Luke said, "We need Percy. He is a good fighter. He won't hesitate to kill Zoe or Artemis or Grover. I can promise you that."

"Gods can't be killed," Atlas replied.

"Oh, sorry, I mean severely wound," Luke answered.

Atlas glowered at me. "Kill someone important." I nodded and fist-bumped Luke.

"I'll take Willow and Luke," I decided. Thalia sent me a look that said we'll talk later.

"Good. Meanwhile, we're holding an attack at Camp Half Blood. Only a small group will be sent at night to trap the exits and burn down the Zeus cabin," Atlas said. "I'm sending...-" He sent a wary look at Thalia, "-Griffith, Bob, Lana, Hiro, Ethan, and...Milla."

Milla smiled at me, before pretending to shoot a bullet to my heart. She had long brown hair with green eyes. I turned away.

"Percy, Luke, and Willow, go head to Mt. Orthys in a few minutes. Kelli, go prepare the pegasi," Atlas ordered.

Kelli, the girl that had prepared the pegasi before, smiled flirtatiously at Luke and swayed her hips as she walked out.

Thalia approached me after the people left the Meeting Hall. Her eyes held hurt.

"Well?" Thalia demanded.

"I didn't want you hesitate on the battlefield. After all, I'm going to try to target Grover or Zoe. I don't want you to think slow," I explained.

"What about you? Bianca's going to be there!" Thalia retorted.

"I won't kill her!" I said lowly. "I'm going for Grover or Zoe."

Thalia growled, before shoving me and not acknowleding the pain in her palms. I sighed.

"Thalia, wait," I told her.

She stopped as she looked at me, hopeful light in her eyes.

"You could come, but not immediately. Bide your time. Wait till we're in the heat of the battle and cause chaos," I smiled as she nodded gratefully.

Luke appeared next to me and clapped my back. "Nice plan, Perce. I'll help you with Zoe."

I nodded and smiled. Willow approached me.

"I'm going to go change," Willow muttered, trudging upstairs to change from her baggy sweats and the loose T-shirt.

We headed out to the deck where the pegasi were waiting. I saw the black pegasi and smiled.

"Hey boss," Blackjack knickered. "Sugarcubes?"

"Tons," I promised. "Can you just go head quickly?"

"Sugarcubes," Guido exlclaimed. "Go, go, go!"

"No, wait for Willow," I ordered.

"Tomato girl?" Guido asked.

"Yes," I confirmed.

I got on Blackjack and Luke got on Porkpie. Wilow came out quickly in a pair of jeans and a top armor.

"Bulky much?" I mumbled.

Willow glared at me and got on Guido.

"So, let's head out," I ordered, but Luke stopped me.

"Atlas is coming too," Luke informed, biting his lip. "He told me when we were going out."

I cursed. "Our top priority is Zoe. Or Grover. No one touches Bianca." Willow sent me a look that I couldn't read. "Or Nico," I added.

"Alright! We're heading to Orthys right now, so remember, stay quiet. This is a surprise attack," Atlas ordered. "And Perseus. Get off the horse. I'm riding that black one."

"NO!" Blackjack cried as Atlas's heavy weight almost broke his back. He tried to canter, but couldn't budge. "BOSS!"

"Sorry," I smirked.

I got on Guido with Willow, hesitantly wrapping my arms around her waist. Luke snickered and I glared at him.

Then, we headed off to Mt. Orthys. We went quickly so we wouldn't be spotted. Luckily, they didn't come yet.

We all hid behind boulders; Atlas had to get into a ball to not be seen. The pegasi left quickly, nervous.

"Come back when I call," I ordered Blackjack. "Lots more sugarcubes!"

Blackjack knickered and the pegasi flew off quickly.

Atlas got up and approached Artemis and smirked.

"How are you, huntress?" Atlas purred, grabbing her chin. Artemis lashed out and Atlas chuckled, taking his hand back.

"You-you, I will kill you!" Artemis shouted angrily, before heaving. Her face was gray and her auburn hair was streaked gray.

Atlas cooed. "Awe, my, what dreams you have." Artemis spat on his face and Atlas sneered. He kicked her in the kneecap so she doubled over and fell to the ground.

The sky pressed her down and she struggled to get up. Atlas smirked and returned behind the rock.

A few minutes later, voices were heard.

"So I'll be on guard, and you get Artemis free," Bianca said, and I tensed.

"Yes," Zoe decided. "Thou art very sharp."

I saw Zoe clutching her sides as if something bit her.

I could practically hear Bianca grin.

The four were in view, and I shifted.

"Go quickly," Grover mumbled, and I heard his hooves shifting.

"Milady!" Zoe cried and I saw Atlas snarl. "Art thou okay!?" Zoe rushed to the chains.

"No," Artemis grunted. "Leave. It's a trap."

"No, milady!" Zoe exclaimed. "I shall take the weight."

"Zoe, I order you to leave," Artemis heaved.

Zoe stared hesitantly. I motioned Willow to get the plan in action. She drew vines to wrap around Bianca, Nico, and Grover.

"Um...Zoe," Bianca said, but Zoe waved her hand off. She shot a frantic look at Grover, but the vines wouldn't resist.

"Practicing?" I murmured to Willow.

"You betcha," Willow shot back.

"Milady, but I can't leave thee-"

"Who will take the burden?" Artemis hissed. "Atlas is gone."

Zoe paced back and forth, and Willow began to choke Grover. Nico drew his sword and slashed at the vines, but they grew back quickly.

"ZOE!" Bianca shrieked.

"What?!" Zoe exclaimed, turning around. Her eyes widened. "W-what?"

Grover's face turned blue, and Zoe rushed to him and drew her knife. She hacked at the vines, but Willow kept on keeping her vines coming.

Atlas snuck up behind Zoe and Grover choked. "Z-ZOE!"

Zoe whirled around and Atlas tackled her.

"ATTACK!" Luke shouted and he charged for Zoe.

"Leave her," Atlas bellowed. "She's mine. Get the Hades spawn!"

Luke stared at me, confused. "What do we do?"

Bianca stared at me, her eyes wide. "Percy."

I didn't know what to do. I stared at Willow and mouthed: Release them. Willow glared at me but let go of Bianca and Nico. She didn't let go of Grover, but I was okay with that.

Bianca rushed to me and drew her sword. She stabbed and me but I sidestepped and she stumbled forward.

I whacked her with the butt of my sword. Bianca snarled and she quickly nicked my arm. I smirked as she rebounded.

I raised my sword to stab her-

Bianca raised her arms and an army of skeletons exploded from the ground. They shot bullets at me and tried to stab me, but my iron skin served me well.

Bianca ran to help Nico, and the skeletons kept me distracted. Roaring in rage, I slashed the skeletons from left to right, trying to get to Bianca.

I cornered myself and the skeletons leered. I jumped up and stepped on their heads and ran to Bianca.

I heard Atlas's yell of rage at Zoe rolled limply to my feet. Her face was bloody and I stared at her.

"KILL HER!" Atlas shouted.

I stared at her, stricken, and I took my sword out and raised it. I glared at her, and I stabbed her in the chest and she moaned in pain.

"Zoe!" Artemis cried.

I rolled away and I cornered Bianca. Bianca shrunk at the sight of Zoe's bloody face and I towered over her.

Bianca glared at me, tears in her eyes. "M-monster!"

Zoe had trouble breathing, but she was still holding on to her life.

She struck me with her sword, but I grabbed her arm forcefully. She yelped in pain. I didn't care.

"Does it hurt babe?" I asked as she just glared at me.

"Why do you think I yelped? Because it feels good?!" she asked sarcastically.

I smiled.

"I missed you very much Bi," I whispered to her.

She looked at me incredulously.

"Not a good time Percy," she replied, "We're supposed to killing each other."

"Do you think I'll be able to that to you?" I asked.

She sighed as we surveyed the battle. Thalia and Willow were nowhere to be found. Nico and Luke were going 1 on 1. Neither of them seemed to be giving in.

"If you don't mind, I have to help my brother," Bianca said.

I bit my lips and said the words that would perhaps jeopardize me, "Go ahead."

I turned a blind eye as Bianca also charged Luke.

"Stop, just stop!" I heard a voice and we all whirled around to find Annabeth approaching us.

I tensed as Luke suspiciously looked happy. Atlas growled.

"Who let you out of your cage?!" Atlas roared, away from battle as no one had dared to challenge him.

Willow and Thalia finally came out of the ship looking relieved.

"What's going on here?" Thalia asked as she surveyed the battle. She saw Luke having a really hard time. Nico stabbed Luke on the shoulder as he howled.

"Luke!" Thalia yelled as Thalia raced over, her hands crackling with energy. She blasted Nico as he flew back a good 100 feet.

"You jerk!" Bianca yelled.

Bianca immediately engaged in a fight with Thalia as the smell of lightning and death filled the air. Bianca summoned skeletons and ordered them to attack. I never saw Bianca this mad.

Willow knew Thalia was in trouble as she immediately ran over to assistance. Annabeth rushed to me as she took out her dagger.

"You, you dare show your face here scum?" I asked.

She glared at me.

"Seaweed Brain," she muttered, "You changed. You used to be so kind and considerate. I thought for once that you...you..."

I held Hellfire near her mouth.

"I was captured," I replied, barely containing my rage, "Why'd you vote to kill me? What have I ever to you that you would want to kill me?"

"I made a very stupid mistake," Annabeth admitted, "This is the first war I've ever been in. I have to apologize."

I refused to let down my sword. I shook my head and lunged at Annabeth. Her eyes widened as it immediately turned to regret and lament. She blocked my blow as we traded slashes. I had no intention of killing her, but I had no intention of forgiving her.

"I will never forgive you for this," I growled as I pressed her harder. I could've used my powers to drown her, to hurt her in many different ways, but I couldn't.

"Jackson..." I heard Atlas' low growl. I grimaced.

"A-Annabeth," I heard Artemis softly moan as Annabeth turned to her. I used that to my advantage and gave her a huge gash on her stomach. She winced in pain. All of a sudden, she brightened up and gave me a quick slice and a kick. I was invincible, but the force was too strong. I flew back around 50 feet and saw Annabeth hyped. Adrenaline.

I expected her to charge me, but she rushed over to Artemis and held the sky herself. Annabeth's face grew pale and ashen as she looked horrified, reminded of her old burden. Artemis slipped out and rushed over to us. My eyes widened as Atlas approached. Artemis' hunting knife and Atlas' spear met as the world shook. As they were fighting, I saw a wearied Bianca dodging strikes and slashing roots as the skeletons kept rising up, keeping Thalia and Willow busy. All of them were slowing down.

Nico and Luke had their sword together as they grit their teeth and didn't yield. I saw Zoe's soft breathing as she was closing her eyes.

"The first blood," Atlas cackled menacingly as I turned and saw Artemis on the ground. Atlas had his spear raised.

"Artemis!" Bianca yelled as Atlas brought down his spear. In a flash, Artemis grabbed the spear and used Atlas' momentum to fling him to where Annabeth was. I saw Atlas roll and crash into Annabeth as she flew back a good 100 feet. Atlas was once again trapped.

"NO!" he yelled, his screams echoing as the mountain rumbled. Bianca took this opportunity to shove Thalia aside as she began barreling torwards me.

"Bianca?" I asked.

"You bitch!" she yelled as she pointed to Zoe.

Zoe was dead. Her finally breath escaped her lips seconds ago.

"How could you do this Percy?" she said as she began pressing me backwards. I slowly lost footing, refusing to hurt Bianca.

"Please stop," I replied gently, but either she was ignoring me, or she didn't hear. Her tears fell gently. I was on the edge of the cliff. I looked down and saw jagged rocks and it was a long fall, maybe 300 feet. Would the curse save me?

"Go ahead Bianca, prove the gods right. Kill me," I told her, "If this is what you want, push me off the cliff."

"Bianca," Annabeth hoarsely whispered, "Don't."

"He's a traitor!" she yelled.

"Not his fault," Annabeth coughed.

At this time, all fighting had stopped as everyone was looking at the scene.

"Don't you dare," Thalia growled as Willow shook with rage.

"I'm sorry," she apologized, the tears falling freely as she shoved me with her sword.

"NO!" Annabeth, Thalia, Willow, Luke, and Nico yelled as I lost my balance. Terror in my eyes, I plunged down 300 feet as the jagged rocks met my body in a sickening crunch.