Thieves Of Olympus

23

LUNOX

"Demigods... Regroup!"

I bellow as I stand in front of them. Nakatayo sila sa harap ko with armors and weapons ready. Ganoon din kami ng mga kasama ko. After the alarm signals ay kanya-kanya kami ng paghahanda. Even the nymphs and satyrs responded to prepare. Four of our comrades from Nike and Nemesis' children will fly with the hippogriffs. We only have four of them and the rest will be fighting on ground. Sir Atheo will will also be fighting with the eight of us on the front lines, habang susuportahan ng mga Amazons at Huntresses ang mga kasama namin. The clinic was also checked for supplies of ambrosia and nectar that will fit out needs. Because Cyrus is at the other side with the others.

The cracked barrier shines as I speak with authority. They are silent when I follow it through with commands and safety plans.

A lighting strikes across the sky when I stamp my spear on the ground.

"Today, the battle will be ours! No one but ours. Don't allow fear to knock you out of your wits and consciousness. Be brave for your comrades and home... Be still for we are the children of the Gods and Goddesses!" I said. Ending my words.

Words can't help us today. Only our weapons and the abilities passes down from us by our powerful lineage.

Fear today and be haunted by tomorrow. Doubt, and we become worst version of ourselves.

Dark grey clouds gather as our enemies come nearer. 

Brianna takes the lead when I went to the front lines with them. "Formation!" she command both demigods, and comrades alike.

"Pustahan tayo ng mas madami ang mapapatay na halimaw," Gareth suggested.

Kaito bites his lips para pigilan ang tawa, "Pfft... Baka mauna ka sa kanila."

"Naatras ka na water boy?" pangaasar nung huli, "Duwag."

"Sinong duwag?! Walang duwag dito!"
depensa ni Kaito. "Kita mo 'to?" he flexed his arms at him.

"Ano 'yan?" tanong ni Gareth, "Ah... Buto..."

"Love, Inaaway ako." paawa ni Kaito.

"Totoo namang buto iyan, ah." Erina teased. Kaito pouts at her.

The defensive shield like formation is almost finished when the trees tumble and break around us. Grunts, and hiss surround the area. Legions of monsters surround us hanggang sa mawala ang tunog ng alarm. The piercing cries of the birds break silence between our groups. The hippogriffs are ready to take their flight.

"Echidna," Erina grits her teeth.

Nanlaki ang mga mata ng iba namin kasama dahil sa mga Gegenees—the six armed mysian giants. There's a small horde of Harpies with them.

The both of our parties started to attack and scatter. Nike at Nemesis children dodge the giants and thunders while attacking the Harpies. I paralyze some monters with my thunder. Rosaleen, Erina and some Huntresses are fighting the Echidna. Halos maubos naman ang tubig sa lawa dahil sa pader ng tubig na ginawa ni Kaito. Gareth—just like his father—tricks our enemies. Clea swings her sword and touches the enemies that disintegrates into ashes. Brianna kills them with precision for their weak spots. She meant business seeing her hold her shield and dagger.

I am amazed how Sir. Atheo still manage to attack with speed and trick enemies at the same time. He was only 15 years older than us. He single handedly finish one of the Gegenees kahit nagkakasugat na siya. He looks strong, now that I saw him fight along our side. His display of fighting skills came from a text book only he has read.

One giant tried to swipe me off the ground but I managed to dodge it. I use my spear to jump and control my flight to land on it's shoulders. I stab my spear with the srtong bolts of lighting on it's neck. It faltered, flinch and disintegrates into ashen dust.

Rosaleen's vines entrapped the Echidnas tail. It hardens into a woodlike roots. Huntress' silver arrows fly to the monsters. Amazon's spears clash with clubs and rocks in midair. Mason's half dozen automatons is on rampage. Three of the fire breathing bronze bulls that he is secretly working on lighting the cannons while the other three burns some campers arrows before shooting the enemies.

"Attack the giants," a strong charm speak made the Echidna lose the fight against Erina.

It slithered and grope feets that made the Gegenees stumble. Some are groped on the neck as Erina fights alongside the she-snake.

"Kate!"

Nike's daughter falls from the hippogriff. It's like the hippoggriff is just a fly—a pest—for the giants. They swat around their heads when one flies towards them.

"Gotcha!" mabilis siyang nasalo ni Gareth at binaba sa lupa. She thanks him and goes to the hippogriff.

"ARGHHH!" I throw my spear with force to hovering Harpie. The last Harpie of the horde.

Kaito runs and controls the water to slay the giants. On the hands, the belly, the neck and the nape. Lance and Rachel—Nemesis' children—high fives mid-air. Their taunting smiles and murderous eyes linger on the battle along with Brianna's intent for killing.

I retrieve the spear using a lightning whip. I hold two weapons at once. A spear on my right hand and a whip on my left. It attracts enemies to my direction plus Zeus blood in my veins.

"Come and get me," I challenged them as I smirk. I whip the ground as it breaks when the sparks touch it.

The ground shakes as they run towards me. "Gareth!" I called, he swiftly comes beside me and salutes.

"Yes, Boss?" he ask.

Pumuntok man ang labi at puno ng sugat ay hindi nito makuhang magseryoso. "Move the others who cannot fight to safety, and bring the nurse with you."

"Alright!" he disappeares in a gust of wind.

He clears the fields of loiterred bodies of demigods and warriors on the ground in a minute. Sakto lang dahil bawat alis niya ng katawan ay tumatapak dito ang mga kalaban.

Clea is nowhere to be found until I see her lying on her back. Wounded and weak. I used one of the gegenees' 2nd hand as leverage and swing towards her. The giants screams in pain when the whip touches his flesh.

"Clea..." I shake her awake, "I'm here. I'm sorry. I should have stayed by your side."

Damn it! Open your eyes Clea. Please.

"Lunox," she coughs a little blood. Masyado niya yatang ginamit ang ability niya.

"You did well," I smile at her and squeeze her hand. I send a enough current to keep her awake. Inalalayan ko siyang makatayo.

"Ako na ang bahala sa kanya."

Gareth carries her to safety. Nakita ko naman si Kaito na tinutulungan si Erina. Strangely, random big trees grow in an instant. Taller and wider than normal one's... Rosaleen's. The nymphs and satyrs tend to the wounded. Amazons and Huntresses keep fighting the other enemies. Sir. Atheo is badly wounded. The tables have turned against us. Mas nabawasan kami kumpara sa kanila.

I look around to see the damaged cabins, my wounded comrades and others that are still fighting. Humigpit ang hawak ko sa latigo sa kamay ko. It stings my skin as I charge it with more electricity.

This time I am in charge.