Fortunate Son of the Sea God

A/N: You guys can go ahead and excuse me if there are any errors in this chapter. My favorite sports team, the Auburn Tigers, barely won a game in overtime today and I'm still trying to recover. Anyways, this is when the story really picks up as the demigods get their first taste of true combat. Also, I've been writing several other stories and I will absolutely NOT let them interfere with this story. You guys have been so loyal and nothing warms my heart than to see the positive feedback. Even though 90% of it is courtesy of NoTearsFalling. Regardless, I love you guys and I hope you enjoy this!

Disclaimer: I own nothing besides the O.C and the storyline.

Chapter 13: Goodbye my Darling, Hello Vietnam

Reyna POV

The first thing Reyna noticed when they planted their feet on the beach of Vietnam, was the mosquitoes. The little bastards are everywhere. Reyna would need to remind herself to get some bug spray.

Right now, the demigods were riding in the back of a big truck that would take them to their base of operations before getting sent out into combat.

Reyna held her M-16 close to her as she sat next to David who looked over and gave her a comforting look. She and David had bonded ever since their first encounter back on David's farm. It was tough to explain but Reyna just felt comfortable around David and they trusted each other. Reyna knew that would come in handy on the battlefield especially.

David reached over and rubbed Reyna's back to try and comfort her.

"Hey, it's gonna be alright, I promise," he said.

Reyna gave him a nod before turning her attention to the other demigods. Everyone had settled in nicely with each other and some romance had eve started to blossom between some of the troops.

Percy and annabeth were the most obvious and it came to no one's surprise that they were put in charge. Percy was very loyal and tough and Annabeth was also tough but she had wisdom worthy of a daughter of Athena.

As we got closer to the base, we passed several soldiers walking along the road. They looked at us with a thousand yard stare. A look that haunted Reyna.

Many soldiers had bandages covered in blood as well. Many of the demigods shifted uncomfortably as realization was starting to dawn on many of them. Many of them had only seen glimpses of the war from T.V and now they were seeing it up close.

Soon they would be getting up even more close and personal with the hell that is war.

After getting a briefing from Chiron, the demigods went out on patrol with a mortal unit of marines to give them assistance. Percy stood at the front with Annabeth at his side. They were both armed with their M-16s which most of the demigods carried along with there Greek/Roman weapons. Reyna had her Imperial Gold sword attached to her back. Percy probably Riptide in his pocket. Chiron had given him his weapon along with the others.

Annabeth had a celestial bronze dagger attached to her hips along with some grenades that could take out monsters and mortals as well. Leo had made them on the ship and after nearly blowing his arm off, the demigods agreed that they would be perfect.

David had a M-16 just like Reyna except he had a grenade launcher attached to it. Reyna would hate to be the poor bastard on the receiving end of it. He also had a celestial bronze machete attached to his back that made him look like the world's deadliest farmhand. He also had a logo painted on his helmet that he had told her was the logo for Auburn University. Apparently, David's dad wanted him to go there for school for agriculture so he could help out on the family farm. While David loved the school and the football team, he felt the need to serve his country and he had joined the army. David noticed Reyna staring at her and he gave her a smile. Reyna couldn't help but blush before diverting her attention to the other demigods.

Thalia was carrying her M-14 with a sniper scope attached to it. She also had two hunting knives on her belt as well as her bow on her back. Artemis had personally trained her to be an excellent marksman and Reyna had seen her shooting bottle caps from several miles away. Safe to say she knew what she was doing.

Her brother Jason wasn't too far behind with Piper next to him. Jason and Piper had shown signs of a budding friendship but Reyna could sense that there was something more to it. Jason had always been there to help Piper out during different drills while they were in training camp. Piper had her trusty dagger at her side and Jason had his gladius in coin form in his pocket.

Hazel and Frank were also with them. Hazel had her spatha hanging from her scabbard. Reyna couldn't help but scowl at seeing the sword. It was meant for calvary soldiers and Hazel didn't have a horse to ride. She was carrying a 12-gauge shotgun that she had painted gold to give it a more Roman look which Reyna could appreciate because of her Roman heritage with Bellona. Frank was walking near her with a massive M60 light-machine gun in tow. Frank also had some writing on his helmet.

R.I.P. EMILY ZHANG

Reyna felt a pang of sorrow, Frank's mother was a medic during the Korean War and her camp had taken a direct hit from a mortar shell killing her and many others. Ever since then, Frank had been itching to join the army but his mother had wanted him to go to college first. Chiron had sent Hazel to recruit him and nearly got herself killed in the process during the Kent State protests. They had told her the story of how Frank had carried her from danger as an eagle and Reyna felt some admiration for his bravery. He was definitely a son of Mars, the war god.

Bringing up the rear was Calypso and Leo. Leo had fastened a flame thrower to his M-16 and combined with his fire abilities, he was one of the more powerful demigods out of the platoon. He had a mischievous look on his face that made Reyna nervous whenever she saw it.

Calypso accompanied him and Reyna had to admit that she looked absolutely gorgeous even with her caramel hair cut and tucked under her helmet. She had the standard M-16 in her hands but she had a Celestial bronze bayonet attached to her gun. She also had a Celestial bronze dagger attached to her hip.

Last but not least was Nico di Angelo. He brought up the rear and had his Stygian iron sword hanging from his side. He had the standard issue M-16 like most of us. Reyna had a special bond with him somewhat like her bond with David but she felt like her relationship with David was something more but Reyna wasn't quite sure.

Reyna was interrupted from her thoughts by a loud explosion that shook the earth. Everyone immediately hit the deck to take cover. The snap of gunfire rung out from the jungle as the Viet Cong opened fire.

"CHARLIE!" Percy yelled out from the front as he unloaded his M-16 at the direction from the gunfire was coming from. (A/N: Charlie is the code name for Viet Cong)

Reyna crawled up towards the front of the group before she aimed her rifle towards the enemy and squeezed the trigger. The gun recoiled hard into her shoulder but Reyna paid it no attention and kept her gun trained forward. She opened fire until she heard the click sound of her gun needing more ammunition. She reached down to her belt and grabbed a new clip. She unloaded the empty one before jamming the new one and cocking the gun.

"We need to get around their flank!" Percy yelled.

He looked over to David, Reyna, and Annabeth who were next to him.

"You three are with me, everyone else provide covering fire on three!" Percy yelled as everyone nodded in agreement.

Reyna got her mind ready for the assault as Percy started the countdown.

"1...2...3!" Percy yelled as they sprung into action as the others opened fire.

Reyna took off running with the others as they attempted to outflank the attacking Viet Cong. Gunfire whipped by the group as they made their way over. There was a conveniently placed ditch that the group jumped in to take cover before they opened fire on the exposed enemy soldiers who were doubling back trying to retreat.

"Let em' have it!" Percy yelled as they cut down the retreating soldiers.

Reyna could hear the screams of the wounded soldiers and part of her felt some sympathy for them but that was quickly washed away when she realized that these men would not hesitate to slit her throat if given the chance.

The battle raged on for a little while longer until Percy gave the all clear signal and the demigods rose up out of the ditch. That was a mistake as one of the enemy soldiers that they had presumed dead pulled out a pistol and fired a shot at Reyna.

Reyna managed to shift a bit but the bullet grazed her thigh and pain exploded through her body. she wanted to drop to the ground but she managed to raise her rifle and put a bullet right in between the bastard's eyes.

"Medic!" Annabeth shouted as a mortal medic ran up to Reyna to help her. David also sprinted over and quickly ripped open her uniform to find the wound that was oozing blood.

"Not too bad, you should be fine," he said as Reyna breathed a sigh of relief.

Annabeth then smacked Percy upside the back of the head.

"You nearly got her killed Seaweed Brain!" she shouted at Percy who had on a remorseful look. Reyna knew he was the most loyal out of all of them and this could've devastated him if it had been worse.

"Don't get yourself worked up Percy, I'll be okay and no one could've noticed that the guy wasn't dead," Reyna said with an encouraging tone.

Percy simply nodded before walking over to speak with the other's.

They had dodged a potential disaster today on their first day and now the demigods were battle tested. They felt that they would be ready for anything whether it be monster or mortal.

David and Annabeth wrapped their arms around Reyna and helped her walk back to the base. She couldn't wait to get some rest.