"Maharshi! Can we do a sacrifice for war?", I asked Veda Vyasa. We were in the cave with the Seven Chiranjeevis, planning our strategy and way forward.
"You still are keen in this war? After what happened with you?", Mahabali asked.
"I stay true to my word, Mahabali. I will not raise weapons to attack in this war. But, it is your personal choice if you want to help them. And, this is Kali we are talking about.", I said grimly.
"Why should we help them?", Vibhishana asked.
"A bit ironic coming from you, Vibhishana. Percy is literally in your position. Save the fact that Zeus is not the main villain and Percy is not Zeus's brother.", I said. He nodded in understanding.
"Zeus has been punished. He has a lot of paranoia and lust for power. This would be a good contest between his pride and lust for power. Let us see which wins inside his head.", I said and smirked.
"So, can I fight in this war?", Parashurama asked.
"Your wish. It is your personal choice. If you want to return to Bharat, we can.", I said.
"I will fight.", Ashwatthama said and raised his bow.
"No Divya-astra.", I warned. He nodded.
"Unless they fire it first. And fire it only to those who can fire the same Divya-astra.", I amended the statement.
Ashwatthama perked up a bit. I had to chuckle. Ashwatthama may be a great warrior, but can show his childish side sometimes, which can be endearing.
"What next?", Mahabali asked.
"We have to shift the war from here.", I said.
"What?", Parashurama asked in disbelief.
"The war should not be fought here. It is dangerous.", I said.
"Why?", He asked back.
"Things will get nasty when Kali himself arrives.", I simply said. I did not want to talk into this matter any further.
"I understand Hari. But how will you convince them to fight at a neutral venue? The demigods need their home advantage to win.", Vibhishana said.
"They would still fight at the camp. For them; they would be fighting at the camp.", I smiled. Veda Vyasa also smiled.
"You remind me of Krishna, Hari. The same smile, when he plans something so complex, even the Devas found it difficult to understand his plans.", he said and I chuckled.
"I have planned what to do. It is important that this war be fought at barren lands. There are a lot of people here who could come in the line of fire.", I said. I know what to do and what would happen for Kali to be defeated. But, when that happens, the surroundings would bear the brunt. I wanted to keep the casualties to a minimum.
"Do the Greeks know it?", Hanuman asked.
"Not all. Two goddesses and two demigods. And it is sufficient for them to know for now. And the demigods of the goddesses know it. So, about a dozen Greeks know the plan.", I explained. Percy, Annabeth, Hecate and her Children and Amma Hestia were the only ones who know this. Not even Chiron.
"When do you plan on revealing the plan to them?", Veda Vyasa asked.
"All will be revealed in due course.", I said.
A small blast shook the camp. I went out of the cave and expected a large army. But worse! INDRAJITH!!
"Indrajith?!", I asked in shock. He was a one-man army. Maybe he was evil, but he was an honorable warrior. The campers looked at him with curiosity.
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Percy Jackson and the Incarnate-5: The Mahayudha
FanfictionAfter four books of ups and downs, the last book culminates the whole story as Percy, his friends and the Hindus unite for a final stand
