AN: This is another version of Percy Jackson's World with Nasu's work, noting the Dimension number. I have plan for some Gods to appear at near the final battle. Please enjoy the chapter.
Ch 8 To a World filled with Mystics
"Y-You're Orion?" Artemis looks down at the small bear creature thing.
Orion nodded, "Yep, the Archer Class Servant Orion!" He was quickly picked up by the Artemis behind her, "GAH!"
Artemis snuggles with her Orion gleefully, "Yep, my cutie moon pie, Darling Orion." She looks at the black-haired Goddess, still retaining a smile. "I'm curious though, do you ever snuggle against your Orion of this World, me?" She asked.
The other Artemis blushed, "O-Of course not! I'm one of the Vergin Goddesses!" She retorted, "I don't get involved with men and love!" She stated her reason to the Archer.
"You however look like you abandon our vows. Why is that? Did I succumb to Orion's seductiveness in that Human's world?" Artemis asked, clenching her fist at how carefree and loving this Terminal is.
Archer Artemis and Orion looked at each other before understanding her plight. "So the Orion of this World did he fall in love with you?" Artemis asked her more Human self about that side of their story.
The other Artemis flinched, hearing the word 'love' and 'you' together with his name.
"In the past, he developed feelings for me when we spent time together," Artemis stated, sitting on the ledge of the window of the Border. "Orion of my World was the first male to ever join my Hunters. We spent time together, laugh, and even hunted. But that all stopped when Orion started to kill innocent animals and declared he would hunt everything."
Artemis closes her eyes, "My Hunters and Gaia didn't sit well with his rampage, thus Gaia sent a Massive Scorpion to stop Orion and ultimately kill him." She smiles, remembering his dead corpse laying on the ground. "I planned on reviving him with Asclepius's power to revive him but Father already killed him with his thunderbolt."
"I assume that happened in your World too, Artemis." The Human God Artemis assumed that happened in their World.
"Not really," Artemis floated down, sitting next to her other version of herself. "The story between both me and Darling is completely different."
Orion nodded, "Yeah, let's see…Ah. In our World, our legends are a bit different along with some added parts." The Grand Servant informs the Human Artemis. "In our legend, we met and our Artemis fell in love with me and Apollo fearing of her losing her role as the three virgin Goddess tricked her into shooting me while I was swimming."
The Chaldean Artemis nodded, "Yes, pretty much I did the same thing as you. Try to revive Darling but was unable to, then I ascend him to the sky as the constellation." She smiles hugging her lover, "But that's all in the past, now we can truly be together! Even if he goes around flirting with other girls, he always comes back to me!" She exclaims.
"GAH! UNHAND ME, I CAN'T BREATHE!" Orion shouted, feeling his air escaping from his little body.
"But Darling, you showed your love that time in the Atlantic Lostbelt! How can I not love you more!" Artemis hugged him tightly.
Artemis blinks, looking down at the two curious about what went down in the failed timeline she heard about from that Human. "Mind if I ask, what transpired in this Atlantic Lostbelt?" She asked.
Archer Artemis and Orion looked at each other, then at the Human Artemis. "I'm not sure if you want to know." Orion said, "The actions that we took, you may see it differently than what Artemis here sees."
"Yes, you and I may be the same, but we are entirely different at the same time." Archer Artemis said carefully not to offend her.
"Either way, I would like to know what happened," Artemis stated, wanting to know what happened.
Archer Artemis nodded; a bit hesitant about it but did it either way. "Then allow me to share this memory that I receive from m-our Lostbelt self," Her eyes glowed, transferring the memory of the final moments when Orion shot her down.
Artemis closes her eyes, taking in the data being sent by her other self. Opening her eyes, she was now looking down at an island unrecognizable to their maps of the World. "So this is…a Lostbelt Atlantis…" She looks around and saw a familiar large figure. "O-Orion," She treads off, seeing the large Hero.
"ARTEMIS!"
The Artemis watching heard her name cry out to the sky, she watches, experiencing the moment their Lostbelt self felt at that moment. "W-What is he doing? Why is he aiming his bow at me-"
'You've been broken'
Artemis heard her lover's voice in her head, "Orion?"
'Even though you were already past your limit a long time ago. Even though you've already collapsed a long time ago.' Orion's voice echoes in the Human Artemis's mind while standing in their Lostbelt self's place.
'You are still floating there, on the lonely sky, without anyone, without any happiness, for ten thousand years.' The Grand Archer continues, powering his shot. 'It's because you're a goddess that you eventually lost the concept of "calling for help".'
'And the ones who haven't realized about this: are the foolish me who keep rejecting because I don't want to hurt you,' Orion stated, expressing his hesitation to do this.
Artemis blinks, hearing that Orion doesn't want to harm her, just like her Orion in this World.
And you, who hope to not hurt anyone, are also a fool.
'This is, probably, the fatal difference from the Pan-Human history. Hurting or getting hurt,' Orion continued, his eyes dead on her still pouring his energy into his shot. 'No matter what, you should've come down to the earth.'
"That's why…" Orion held back his tears, still being stoic and determined to show his love. He shook his head, "Prepare yourself Artemis. At this moment I'm going to hurt you! Fall down from the sky of Loneliness, Artemis!" He shouted.
Artemis remained silent before seeing a smile on his face. "And don't worry…I'll fall with you."
A golden light was released from where her lover was standing. Artemis felt what the Artemis she was in felt; an arrow that is Orion's life. An arrow meant to kill her,
An arrow not filled with hatred, an arrow with his consideration, his pity, his sorrow, his grief his sympathy, and…it was his love. "A-Ah…Orion…"
Memories then flooded into the Human Artemis's mind of the time both her and the Orion of this World spent time together in the past. "I-I love you too." A bright light broke through the memory, but the impact of Orion's arrow…she felt his love for her.
Breaking away from the memory, Artemis held her face still feeling the love Orion gave her. "S-So that's what happened." She looks up at the two, admitting she was jealous but happy for them. "Thank you…with that memory you shared, I know that Orion still loves me."
"Even if it's to kill me, he still shows his love to me." Artemis smiles, tears pouring from her eyes.
The Bear hops down from Artemis's arms and walks over to her. "If the Orion of this World is anything like me, then I'm sure he would do the same given the chance." He patted her lap, giving her respect.
Ritsuka was standing in the corner with Poseidon and Apollo, watching the three. "See? I told you nothing is happening that would tarnish Artemis's virginity." He said to the Sun God. "Orion and Artemis gave her some closure of what this World's Orion felt about her."
Apollo looks at his twin sister, looking like she was contempt of what's been bothering her. "It seems you're right, Ritsuka Fujimaru." The Sun God smiles, turning away from the scene. "Anyways, I'm curious about what other Heroes we might know that are present in Triton." He looks around the hall.
"Well, the Greek Servants are the only Servants that have Physical form minus our Technology Development Division Heads and her assistant," Ritsuka informed the blonde God.
The Sun God smiles, "Well, I'm interested. Hey, I remember seeing my Terminal back at the Hall." Apollo commented, remembering the small kid with a sheep on his or her head.
Ritsuka nodded, moving to the side. "I know who you're talking about, Lord Apollo." He smiles at the God of the Sun. "Before we go, let's return to the other Olympian Gods."
"Of course, I'm sure Poseidon and Hephaestus are wondering where we are." Apollo smile walking beside the Human he's taking a liking to.
Once the former Machine God and Magus returned to the meeting room. The two Gods were occupied by the Chaldean Servants, Poseidon was conversing with Europa about how the Gods live with Humanity instead of ruling over them.
"Fascinating, so we Gods of Olymp-no, all Gods of World's Pantheon that was Summon by Ritsuka Fujimaru live amongst Humanity?" Poseidon smiles, liking how the Gods now coexist with Humans.
Europa nodded, "Yes, though we live in secret we do go out with disguises and act the part of regular Humans. We find it quite fun, living among the Humans, playing parts to help us blend in…" She smiles, loving to be part of Chaldea's roster. "It's the most exciting thing we've done. Though most of the Divine Servants like to hide it, they still love it!"
Poseidon smiles, though they interact with Humans and have children. They can't really be with them, but Chaldea…a place where Gods can live like Humans. "What an interesting place. To live with and like Humans…"
Hephaestus sat in front of an orange screen with an eye, finding this strange and interesting. "So, Chaldea has developed technology with other Pantheons to help Humanity?" The Divine Spirit asked his other self.
"Indeed, the Chaldeans developed many technologies with other Deities to help to achieve their goals." The Chaldean Hephaestus nodded, confirming what his more Human self said. "They made the right decision not to reveal their achievement with the rest of their World."
The Human Hephaestus nodded, "Yes, what your…master told us. If they share your knowledge with the rest of their World, then it would lead to undesirable outcomes." The God of the Forge commented.
"I see you all are getting along well." Ritsuka enters with Apollo after finding him in the halls of the Border. "I'm glad that my Servants are showing you all hospitality."
Everyone turns around to the only master in the entire city in the sky. Poseidon smiles, seeing that blonde God returning with their unexpected guest. "Apollo, so you did wander off somewhere in Triton's body."
"I was curious what Ritsuka Fujimaru's Orion looks like," Apollo looks over to Ritsuka, smiling at what he has seen. Indeed, Chaldea is a strange and wonderful place, where the impossible is possible.
"And what did you find, Apollo?" Poseidon asked, curious what has happened when he ran off to follow his twin.
The God of the Sun looks at the Human who invaded Olympus and smiles. "Esurance,"
Once everyone settled down, Ritsuka now is with the Gods of this World's Olympus. Artemis is still with Chaldean Artemis and Orion,
"Now that we have seen up close this Storm Border is, you have earned our interest," Poseidon stated, he looks at Ritsuka sitting across from them. "You have defied the Gods, manage to Summon an Olympian in their Machine form, and show your power to Zeus."
"Only a small amount of Humans could ever do what you did." Apollo leans back on the chair, "Er…minus the Summoning our Alethia part," The blonde God said.
Ritsuka chuckles, finding these Gods to be like his Servants when they relaxed. "Well, thank you, Apollo, Poseidon." He smiles.
Hephaestus ponders a bit, thinking back at the Storm Border's outer shell. "Ritsuka Fujimaru, be honest does Triton's body has the means to transverse the Olympian skyway?" The red-haired God asked the Chaldean master.
"To be honest, no. With Zeus's strike, the damage was extensive, our engine room is having trouble repairing it, and don't get me started with Captain's Spirit Origins." Ritsuka sighs, finding it difficult to repair the ship. Each problem they fix more seems to take their place.
"You speak as this Captain as a major part of the Storm Border as you call it," Poseidon commented,
Europa smiles, looking at the God of the Oceans. "Well, he is. He is fused with your son, Triton's Spirit." The Rider explains to him. "He is the core of the Storm Border."
Poseidon was even now curious, not only that this vessel is blessed by his son, but a Servant is comprised of his essence. "You Chaldeans are filled with surprises; might I ask that I meet with this person that houses Triton?" The God asked,
"Can I ask why? Currently, Captain is resting in the Command center." Ritsuka said, assuming that this Poseidon wants to meet Nemo being fused with his son.
"I have a place where your Captain can recuperate during your stay in our World," Poseidon suggested, feeling they were responsible for their predicament. "From your words earlier it's the exact place where you all are…Rayshifting?"
Hephaestus looks at the table, hearing what his Uncle is suggesting to the Chaldeans. "Yes, it's the safest place on Earth besides Olympus for Demi-Gods." The God of the Forge explains
Poseidon looks at his Nephew, continuing his explanation and stating their reason. "Through your stay, the Camp's Advisor will educate you on this World for it differs much from your own." The Ocean God stated.
"Yes, but are you certain? Is there another place we could-"
"Camp Half-Blood is the safest place for Demi-Gods." Poseidon interrupted Europa's concerning statement. "If Chaldea arrived with the intent of saving this World then housing them somewhere safe is the best option."
Europa opened her mouth before shutting it, what the God of the Oceans said. He does have a good point, they don't know much about the Dimension they were in let alone the threats roaming around.
Ritsuka cleared his throat, letting the two Gods look at him. "I'm sorry, Camp?" The Magus was curious about the term. "Is there something that I'm missing here?" Ritsuka asked the Olympians in the meeting room.
Apollo leans forward, seeing if Ritsuka and Chaldea are stuck in their World then they should at least know a few things about it. "Well, how should I put this…." The blonde God thought.
"For starters, the Mana in this World hasn't been as it was since the Age of Gods," Apollo explains to the Magus. "So whatever Mana you used to in your World might be different."
"Apollo," Poseidon cleared his throat, causing Apollo to get back to their explanation.
Apollo sheepishly laughs, "Right, right, sorry. Ahem, in any case. For us to continue the Age of Gods we decided to bear children to continue our Legacy though minimum, also known-"
"Theos Klironomia, the Nanomachines that gives you Olympians your Authority." Ritsuka nodded, understanding that much of the Olympian's lore.
"Yes, we've adjusted our remaining Theos Klironomia to match those of Humans. As such we were lowered slightly above Divine Spirits." Apollo further explains their Origins. "As such, we can prolong the Age of Gods into the Modern day, though we remain a secret from the Humans. Our children will carry on our blood within them."
Europa, Hephaestus, and Ritsuka had their eyes widen, hearing what the God of the Sun said. "I-I'm sorry, but what did you say?" Ritsuka asked bluntly,
"I believe this World's counterparts have reproduced Demi-Gods with Modern day Humans." Hephaestus resaid what the blonde God informed them. "How interesting, data about the Humans blessed by Gods on our World say that they were average Demi-Gods during the Age of Gods. Now this World, you've kept the Age of Gods alive by mating with Humans…this is fascinating." The God of the Forge stated,
"Think of the Grandchildren, if Lord Zeus would be here, he would be ecstatic to know the Greek Pantheon is alive and well." Europa smiles, thinking of all of the Demi-Gods she would soon meet. "Plus, this World isn't a Lostbelt or a failed World! Lord Zeus would be very ecstatic."
Poseidon cleared his throat, "Um, yes. Sadly we cannot interact with our Children that much down at Camp. We can give them wisdom and weapons but that's on quests, it's a lot harsher in the World for Demi-Gods." The Ocean God explains, "If you want to complete your mission here, then I suggest you make a base there for the time being."
"And be sure not to reveal our secret to the Demi-Gods." Artemis reenters the room after speaking with her Terminal and Orion. "It would take a lot from them; most will probably dislike you for knowing that. Mainly Ares's children."
Apollo looks at his twin Sister, seeing nothing that much changed in her. "Are you alright, Sister?" The blonde God asked, concerned for her.
Artemis nodded, "Yes, I am well; Orion and the other Artemis helped me with something." She looks at Ritsuka, nodding to him.
"Duly noted," Ritsuka answered.
"Well, I guess that's all we wanted you to tell you." Poseidon said, "I believe you should be on your way to Camp Half-blood,"
Ritsuka nodded, standing from his chair. "Let me first gather an expedition team, who knows what we will encounter there."
"As you wish,"
After a few minutes of gathering the Servants for the expedition team, everyone met up in the Rayshift room biding the director and Sion a farewell.
"So, you must be Triton," Poseidon looked at Captain Nemo, being held by Achilles.
Nemo looks up at his technically Father, a bit different from the one he knows. "Yes, I am, but that's just half of my Spirit Origin. I only use Triton's Authority of traversing the Seas or Barriers to aid Chaldea's mission to protect Humanity."
Poseidon nodded, sensing Triton's Authority within this version of his Son. "I see, nonetheless I have a place where you can recuperate and regain your strength while at Camp Half-blood." The Ocean God explains to the Phantom Spirit. "Consider this…as a welcome home gift." He chuckled.
"Consider it taken," Sion steps forward, inclining her head to the Divine Spirit. "I'm Sion Eltnam Sokaris, the Captain's master. As his master, I thank you, Lord Poseidon, for your generosity." She said graciously.
"Master eh…never I would see the day that my own Son would tolerate a Human as his master." Poseidon chuckled, getting to see the impossible being possible with his own eyes.
Sion chuckled, finding this Poseidon more Human-like than the one they have. "We have some ins and outs, father." Nemo sighs, remembering their moments at the Wandering Sea.
"Oh you," Sion patted Nemo's back with a smile.
"Ow…ow…ow…" Nemo said, still feeling pain whenever she pats him.
Ritsuka adjusted his Mystic Code prepped by Archimedes and Da Vinci. "Fujimaru," The Magus looked at the Caster, finishing some touches to his outfit. He wore a black short sleeve turtle neck shirt, over it was a white baggy shirt with the top buttons unbuttoned, and around his abdomen was a brown belt to hold it in place. He wore black pants with brown boots that were above his knees and stopped at his thighs. He wore black gloves with the top opened. (Manga Mystic Code in Okeanos.)
"Mmm?" Ritsuka looks at Da Vinci almost done with her adjustments.
"This Mystic Code will allow you to stay in contact with the Storm Border, unlike the others it also can measure the Mana Destiny in the area." Da Vinci explains to her master.
Ritsuka nodded, "I see,"
Fred steps forward, handing over his Spirit Origins Watch. "George can't make it since Da Vinci needs him in the engine room." He cleared his throat once his boss took the Watch. "Anyways, I took the liberty of recalibrating the Saint Graphs, though you can't Summon the other Servants from Chaldea. You can still Summon some new ones when you find the Leylines or call the Servants from the Border through the Watch's beacon."
"Thank you, Fred, it's too bad we can't transfer the Storm Border to the Camp the Gods are talking about." Ritsuka sighs,
"Worry not, Ritsuka Fujimaru. I'll have my Automatons bring your vessel to my Workshop for repairs." Hephaestus offered his assistance to repair the Storm Border. "It'll be interesting seeing how this vessel works and how it was made.
Goldolf cleared his throat, stepping into the conversation. "Ahem, with Chaldea's staff supervising the God of the Forge of course." The blonde-plumped man interjected. "The technology is supposed to be a secret to the public." He paused, looking at Hephaestus glaring at him.
"U-Uh, with respect obviously," Goldolf chuckled nervously in the God's presence.
Hephaestus sighs, looking at the Magus. "I'll try my best in collaborating with your Staff on the repairs but it'll be hard to hide this from Zeus."
"But don't worry, we'll try our best to hide everyone from Zeus's eyes," Apollo promised the Magus from a foreign World.
"Thank you," Ritsuka stated, looking at his Wife and Son waiting for him to be done. Da Vinci finished with his Mystic Code, he made his way to his family.
Romani smiles, seeing his Father coming to him. "Daddy," Ritsuka caress his face softly while looking at Mashu. "I'll come back to the both of you."
Mashu reached for her Husband's face, rubbing his cheeks. "I know, and I will be ready at any moment to help you, Ritsuka." She leans in, kissing his lips.
Everyone stared at the two, happy to see them being themselves despite their situation. Something that lightened the mood.
"Sorry to interrupt." Hermione motions to the Coffin, already prepped and ready for a Rayshift. "We're ready for Rayshifting to Camp-Half blood, director." She informed Chaldea's only master.
Ritsuka nodded, walking over to the Coffin. "Ritsuka Fujimaru, we've informed the Camp's Activities director of your arrival. From there, you have to hear what he has to say." Poseidon informed the master of Chaldea.
"Remember, most of the Campers aren't too keen on outsiders even if we Gods granted them free reign in the camp." Artemis reminded the Magus of what he should expect.
Ritsuka nodded, adjusting his gloves. "I remember," He steps inside the Coffin, looking at the Staff and Gods in the room.
Hermione steps forward, proceeding with the Rayshift. "Alright, this is my first time doing this." She sighs, activating the process.
-ZZZ- UNSUMMON PROGRAM, START…COMMENCE SPIRITRON CONVERSIONS. -ZZZ- Hermione announced, activating the Rayshift.
-ZZZ- MASTER, RITSUKA FUJIMARU…EXPEDITION TEAM…CLEARED ALL STAGES OF RAYSHIFT…COMMENCING THIRD NEW ORDER OPERATION -ZZZ-
A bright light flashed in the Coffins, Rayshifting the master and his Servants to their destination.
The United States of America, New York, Long Island Sound, June 10, 2007
A white-haired man in a black shirt with a white handkerchief around his collar, blue military trench coat, black pants, and black boots was standing over dead bodies of Greek Monsters. In his hand was a rifle still smoking from the fight.
The Servant sighs, placing the rifle on his shoulder. "Well, I didn't expect this many Greek Monsters roaming around America." He sighs, seeing the bodies of Greek monsters from Myth.
"H-How can…a…a Human…" A Cyclops gasps, having bullet holes across his body and the others.
"Oh? You're still alive?" The Servant heard the voice of the enemy he took down. "I'm not the one who kills an injured opponent. But…this is different than fighting a war." He sighs, looking away.
The Cyclops looks up, gasping for air. "W-What are you?"
The Servant looks back at the Monster, "A Rider Servant, Rider of Independence." He reloads his rifle and shot a bullet through his head, soon their bodies disappeared leaving nothing but an empty field.
The white-haired man looks over at the white horse trotting behind him. "Well…it seems that the Chaldean master is finally here old buddy." The Rider of Independence petted his Mount's head. "Seems like our long wait is coming to an end." The white-haired Rider said to his Mount.
The Rider took hold of the reigns and proceeded ahead to the direction he sensed the master of Chaldea.
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