Thieves Of Olympus

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3RD PERSON

Dust from monsters and rubles float in the air. Blood waters the ground, it reeks in the air with sweat that stings the bleeding cuts of the wounded keeping them awake.

When there is peace there will be war... so is hope...

Hindi lang si Artemis at ang mga diyos sa Olympus ang nanonood sa kanila. Even Hecate, Macaria and the rulers of Underworld are watching them. Kabado, mahigpit ang hawak ni Hades sa upuan. Persephone gently holds his shoulders giving him a small smile.

"Elites! Scatter! Assist the watchers!" Seige—a child of Eris, the leader of Elites—commands. Kasama ang isa pang elite at isa pang watcher at nagsimula silang umatake.

The alliance between the Olympian and Chthonic demigods triggered the war but also something more than that. Hindi maipagkakailang mas malakas ang pwersa nila ngayong magkasama ang dalawang grupo. Their combined forces and abilities created a defense none ever imagined. But they are outnumbered because of circumstances.

Cyrus golden arrows rained on giants. A sunbeam like rays rain on them and to the ground. Some are working in pairs like Soleil and Lionel, Ree and Milo. The others single handedly finish the enemies letting their frustration and anger out on them proving that they were not just pawns but also a human. A person with feelings.

Colette grips her sword tightly. Natalo na ang mga kawal na kalansay na tinawag niya. Staring at the wounded demigods, "Cyrus heal others. I'll handle this one."

"But-" Cyrus tries to argue.

"NO BUTS OR I'LL KILL YOU!" malamig at galit na tugon ni Colette.

Heal them son.

I will. Even if it will cause my life force.

Unti-unting nanlamig ang mga kamay ni Cyrus. Nawawala ang init ng pakiramdam niya habang pinapasa ang lakas niya sa mga nanghihinanh kasama. Umiikot ang paningin at nanghihina na siya sa ginagawa. His nose bleeds more than before. His life force is depleting until he faints--almost lifeless.

Sakto naman ang paglabas ni Yna o Lilith. Nakita niya ang nakahandusay at duguang si Cyrus. Isa sa mga nurse ang sumunod sa kanya kaya nakita din nito ang katawan.

"Bring him in," She told her as she walks away.

The chtonic nymphs help the nurse carry Cyrus' body inside. To save him from losing his life.

Lilith roamed her eyes first. Analyzing the situation. She catches Alistair's desparate angry eyes along with the others weak demeanour. A sharp gust of wind wounded her. Giants and demigods cry echo around her. It rains and strong wind bellow.

I missed a lot. Kagigising ko lang, badtrip! Sabi niya sa isip. Dumilim ang paligid niya noong may dark dome na pumalibot sa kanila. Narinig din ni Lilith ang habol hininga sa likod niya.

"Umabot ako!" Cyrus pants. Clutching his chest.

He recovered quicly huh. She sighs pu of relief, "Heal them. I'll buy you some time."

Cyrus nods, "Thanks."

Walang pasabi niyang binato ang dagger na hawak at pumulot ng espada. Noong maramdamang pinapanood siya ng lahat dahil sa dami ng napatay ay tumigil siya. Gazing at them, watching their own reactions.

"Tapos na ba kayong panoodin ako? Were the demigods you are bragging about is this weak? Don't tell me a nobody will defeat your enemies," malamig na tanong niya sa mga ito. Her voice sent shivers down their spine.

Really, Dad? Is this why you want to by me some time? Colette thought hiding a smile.

Noong nakarecover ay handa na ulit silang lumaban. Every ounce of strength is gathered and used to attack the enemies in front of them. They scream as they run towards them along with Lilith who throws the sword back to Alistair.

Habang sa Camp Semideus ay unti-unti din ang pagbalik ng lakas ng mga demigods. Nauubos na din ang kalaban nila. Thanks to Soleil who unconsciously opened her empathy link.

Lunox' wrath and anger made the foe stop on their tracks. The colors gold and blue is seen on the sky as thunder and lighting strikes the ground. Ang mga napuruhang Gegenees ay nagiging abo o di kaya'y tuluyang hindi nakakagalaw.

Apat na elemento ang nakapalibot sa Camp. Halaman, tubig, apoy at kidlat. Galing sa apat na demigods. Namamangha ang iba sa nakikita. The others were protected with Rosaleen's thick cave shaped vines dahil nasira na ang ibang parte ng lugar pati ang Villa. Gareth uses his speed to dodge the lightning and attack. Erina fights the Echidna with Bridget and Louella.

"O sh—! Pangatlo na iyan ha!" reklamo ni Gareth. A lighting strike's his butt.

Totoo ngang mas mabilis ang kidlat kaysa sa kanya. Halos butas na ang nangingitim niyang pantalon.

"Hey be careful!" sigaw ni Brianna. Basang-basa na naman siya dahil malapit siya sa pwesto ni Kaito. Lalo niyang pinagiinitan ang mga kalaban niya dahil dito.

Mason rides one bronze bull. He out manoeuvres every hands that reaches out to crush him and the bull. Binugahan ng apoy ang paa ng gegenees and halts. He jumps mid air raising the sword swinging it above the giant's head and slicing him in half.

"You..." nagngingitngit sa galit si Rosaleen noong makitang sira ang mga halaman sa paligid niya. The newly arranged vegetable garden and the lush green surroundings were destroyed. Bumagsak din ang green house na lagi niyang inaalagaan. Dahil sa emosyon ay lumabas ang mga nakakalasong halaman sa dinadaanan niya. It hold strong on one giant to another. Ang mga nauna ay naging puno. She shoots an arrow with poison. Sila ni Cyrus ang gumawa ng mga nakakalasong palaso. From deadly plants that she accidentally grows when she's angry.

"Erina!" Bridget calls her. Erina struggles against the gegenees' hold.

"Let... me go..." nahihirapan siyang pasunodin ito. Her breathing is ragged, voice shaking without strength. Nahulog siya noong tumama ang isang kidlat sa kamay nito.

She landed on someone's arms. Kaito's blue eyes scan her for wounds. Instead siya pa ang nakapansin sa mga sugat nito.

"Go. Save the camp," she smiles, slightly pushed him. Tumango lang ito sa kanya saka siya binaba.

Ihahagis na ng gegenees si Clea nang hawakan niya ito sa braso. Naging abo ito at nabitawan siya. She's used to falling from high places. Madalas siyang lumabas sa balcony ng palasyo ni Thanatos at tumalon pababa. Tinukod niya ang espada sa lupa. Parang pusa siyang tumayo sa dalawang paa.

The thunderstorm is still continuing. Lunox whips the enemies then stabs it on it's weak spot. Magkaiba ang kulay ng mga mata niya. One storm storm grey, the other gold. Madilim ang itsura nito dahil sa inis at galit.

Inaalalayan naman ni Atheo ang ibang demigods na di na kayang lumaban. Sheltering them to the cave like vines.

Halos sabay maubos ang kalaban ng Institute at Camp Semideus. The safe haven became hell. Nagulo at nasira ang mga cabin, ang villa at ang Institute building.

They look devastated when they saw the whole place after the battle. Nanlumo sila sa itsura nito. Napabuntong-hininga at napailing.

"The beginning of an end, the end to a new beginning," Hecate mutters. Watching the Demigods.

Artemis looks at the clear orange sky. Still in the form of a cloudrunner, "There will be no stars and moon tonight."