Filius chaos

53 - The Rough Wooing Part-1

PERSEUS

I was in my chamber getting my weapons sharpened when the door flung open with a great force that it almost blew off its hinges. "PERSEUS NOVA CHAOS, WHAT IS THIS I HEAR ABOUT YOU PREPARING FOR ANOTHER WAR WITH THE DEMIGODS? I SENT YOU THERE TO PROTECT THEM, NOT TO FIGHT WITH THEM" Father's voice boomed across the walls. I put down my sword and turn to face him. "Father, I simply asked for a tribute. They refused to hand over my tribute to me, which according to the laws you set allows me to claim my tribute by force. But, I simply asked Her to join me and let everyone live in peace. She was the one who declared war on me not the other way around." I shrugged my shoulders and went back to sharpening my sword.

CHAOS

WHAT? DID HE JUST IGNORE ME? I was flabbergasted and stomped out of the chamber not before blasting its doors to pieces. I rushed to my chambers and find my wife combing her hair. In anger I snatched the comb from her hand "do you even know what is going on? our son is going to massacre hundreds of demigods and you are just chilling? You know I do not understand why you have allowed this behavior to continue?" I waved my hands. "Hubby, I know what is going on. But this is the way things turn out. It's the only way the Olympians will be forced into standing down. Their own arrogance will be their downfall." She soothes me. Suddenly, the doors to our chambers open and in walk all our children save for Perseus. "Mother, Father, are the rumors about Perseus true?" Tartarus asks and everyone looks at me as if I have the answer. "Ask your mother. She is the one who has been lenient with him all this time." "Mother?" "Are you questioning my decisions Tartarus?" She glares at him, and he backs down. "Not all the rumors about Perseus are true. I assure you, after all is done, your brother will return to the Perseus we first met." She assures them as well and I roll my eyes.

ANNABETH

After what happened yesterday, most campers are in disbelief. They don't know what went on up there, but rumors are flying around about anything from Lord Zeus offending Nova to one of their parents killing one of his henchmen, among others. Only those present upstairs had kept their mouths sealed. I looked at Reyna, despite yesterday's events, she remained firm and stoic, guiding the demigods through weapons and battle-field positions. We have already lost Jason, but we do not want to lose anyone. Not anymore. I went to the lake, where I held many cherished memories of Percy. Reyna was also standing there, lost in thought. I wanted to leave her alone but when I turned, I accidently snapped a twig, and she drew her sword. "It's me Reyna." She put the sword down "Sorry Annabeth. I guess after what happened yesterday, it would not be surprising if Nova or one of his team sneaks into the Camp." I nodded. "Do you miss him?" "Percy?" She nodded. "If I had only listened to him instead of those two, everything would be fine, and he would be fighting with us. Instead, I sent him to his death." Tears came out of my eyes and Reyna hugged me. 

LUKE

Everybody is in the weapons room sharpening their weapons when Bianca approaches me. "Is it really necessary for Percy to declare a war just because Reyna did not agree to be his wife?" I sighed "You know the law. Percy demands a tribute in return for his help. He asked for Reyna's hand in marriage." I shrugged my shoulders. 

BIANCA

My brother Nico is going to a part of this battle. I cannot see him being killed for siding with the Campers. I need to do something. A thought comes to my mind, and I make haste for the portal room. "Camp Half-Blood". 

What do you think is Bianca going to do at Camp Half-Blood? How will the battle turn out? Tune in for the next chapter on the battle and its aftermath. Vote and comment.

secrecia0207.