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Chapter 9:

It was with surprise that another meeting was called between the Olympian gods and the Chinese gods. Most of the Chinese gods, by now, were weakened. Only Zhu Rong, Eagle and Lëi were still at full power. Hestia rushed forward as the gods appeared in the council room; most looked like they were about to collapse on moment's notice.

She immediately summoned a series of seats and sofas with cushions, resulting in most of the Chinese gods smiling thankfully at her. She smiled back warmly, but soon turned worried at the expression on Lëi's face. "What happened?"

It was Zhu Rong who answered for his father-in-law. "The domains of most of the gods. They were wiped out. The different domains that we were posted to when we first became gods…they're being destroyed. The Heavens…it is still alive and well, but we cannot hide forever."

Hades frowned, remembering one god. "What about Aiden?"

Eagle shook her head stubbornly. "We're not going there." Mei sighed.

"And, you forget. Your minor gods are now targets. Aiden is shielding them. We cannot hope or wish for more than this from Aiden."

"That is why we need help." Lëi fixed his wise gaze on Zeus, who nodded slowly, looking at the other Olympians, who were also cautiously (In Ares' case, grudgingly) nodding.

Hestia frowned. "But how is he taking you out so fast? He took longer back then, if you were right." Zhu Rong sighed.

"No, we were mistaken. The Destroyer was relishing in our hopelessness. But, now, he had learnt his lesson. Even now, they know that one mortal, one who is allowed to interfere where we cannot, can stop them or slow them down until Hawk somehow comes back. For now, he is not taking any chances."

"Comes back?" Hestia echoed. "You mean he will return?"

Zhu Rong nodded. "Yes. But, for now, we have to try and survive without him. So, will you help us?" Zeus looked at the Chinese gods, before Hades straightened up, stiffening while he frowned. His eyes widened in alarm. He looked at his hand, where he had conjured up a shadow.

The shadow was solid for about several milliseconds, until it started to fade and then fully disappeared. Lëi sighed. "It seems as if our worst fears were confirmed." Poseidon was the next one to react, freezing in shock, before trying to use some of his water powers, only to fail considerably. "The Destroyer is becoming smarter. He is hunting down the Olympian gods."

Lëi frowned once again, as more of the gods and goddesses cringed or winced as their domains were destroyed, and they were crippled. However, Hestia still stayed strong, seeing how her 'domain' were the home, hope and hearth, something that the Destroyer could not hope to destroy.

Zhu Rong winced as he nearly collapsed, still being supported by Eagle. Eagle looked up in desperation. "We need to retreat elsewhere." Erlang Shen stood up, if a little shakily.

"Why not the Hidden Kingdom? If we can get to the Hidden Kingdom, the one place left on Earth which is still under Hawk's care, we will be safe." Eagle nodded, which led to the other gods and goddesses nodding as well, before they transported to Camp Olympus through Lëi.

The demigods were in the middle of having lunch when the gods came down from Olympus. They stopped what they were doing upon seeing the gods. It was strange seeing all of them here at once, and the panic on their faces didn't exactly calm them.

Chiron galloped to them, his forehead creased with worry. "What is going on?" He looked at the now weak gods.

Zhu Rong sighed. "To put it in short, our domains are nearly completely destroyed, except for Eagle's, Lëi's and Hestia's. We are bringing Camp Olympus with us to where we are retreating."

"Where to?" Percy asked. Eagle looked down.

"We are going back to the Hidden Kingdom, one of the lasting places on Earth that still has Hawk's protection on it. It is better than nothing."

"We're going home?" Mighty Ray asked, head tilted. Eagle nodded determinedly.

"However, everyone has to hide, including Big Green. The East Citadel is already hidden, since it was the protection place of the Emperor, even back in the days which Hawk ruled over." Her face clouded with pain at the temporary memory, before it changed again. "We are going to split up to three places."

"Where?" Annabeth demanded. Lëi sighed.

"We are going to the three places which are under the most protection: Hawk's favoured animals."

Poseidon froze. "Wait. You mean the three animals? Hawks, panthers and sharks? How can we hide with sharks?"'

"Oh, the sharks that are with Big Green?" Kowloon asked, surprised. Eagle nodded.

"You are friends with them…that is a good thing. Poseidon can create support. In the Hidden Kingdom, your powers should increase, if only slightly. We shall send most of the Camp to the panthers, and the remaining shall go with the Hawks. We have to split into groups."

Nodding, expressions worried at the upcoming battle, the campers divided themselves.

It was at midday that the attack started, unexpectedly. The demigods scrambled to get ready for battle, eyeing Twin Masters carefully as the two remaining Chinese gods stood in front of them. "What do you want, Twin Masters?" Lëi asked wearily.

Twin Masters grinned, saying nothing in reply.

"Are you not going to fight, Twin Masters? Cower away like the coward you are?" Eagle demanded. The evil Chaotic energy user grinned evilly, before flicking his wrist.

"Oh, you're right. I won't be fighting. I'll be sending someone in my place." Immediately, someone joined him. A human.

The camp tightened their grip on their weapons. "Lin Chung?" Chiron questioned the mortal, who looked up suddenly. His eyes, unlike the normal dark colour they were, were now a scarlet shade of red, growing shorter. He smirked evilly, his whole appearance changing before the campers' wide eyes. His skin paled drastically, his hair darkening into black, with red highlights.

He became taller, thinner, and bonier. The campers began to back away, though the Roman campers stayed locked together. Eagle inhaled sharply. "Rin." Said man, or so, she thought, smirked at her, until realisation hit her. His clone.

The clone took his time, walking forward. When he was within hitting distance, Eagle lunged out, only for Rin to dodge. She then rolled onto the ground, landing on her feet, and trying to sweep the clone's legs from under him. However, he only leapt up and kicked her hard, sending her into a nearby tree. However, she could feel that the blow wasn't particularly hard.

Lëi was up next, more careful than his daughter This resulted in a series of dizzying moves, which both were skilled in. However, Lëi eventually made a mistake, causing the clone to kick him and send him flying into a cabin. The campers backed away now, watching the clone carefully, who appeared to be musing something.

Percy stepped forward, swinging his sword experimentally at the clone, who immediately ducked, and drew a blade of his own to return the blow. This went on for some time, until the clone's dagger was above the son of Poseidon, ready to slash downwards.

A blast from behind caused the clone to smash into a boulder, his bones cracking.

His his hair lengthened once again, fading to grey. His skin became darker, and his eyes, before they closed, turned back to the dark colour they were.

Aiden straightneed from where he had struck, before snarling at Twin Masters. "Get out of here, before I make you." Twin Masters hesitated, deciding that this was not worth it, and disappeared. Eagle watched her brother, before he hesitantly helped the fallen mortal up. The campers still didn't let their guard down, until Lëi shouted to them.

"It's over! Prepare to leave!"