Legend Of Perseus: The Missing Bolt

~Chapter 9~

The night was filled with a raging storm, rain pouring down like a relentless deluge. I sat outside the cabin, wide awake, as thunder rumbled and lightning streaked across the dark sky. With a thought, I used my powers to create a protective bubble of air around me, keeping myself dry and save from the wind and lightning.

I gazed up at the night sky, identifying familiar constellations. I heard the cabin door open and turned to see Jackie.

"Hey what are you doing awake?" She asked

"I couldn't sleep, I came out here to think." I touched her arm, drying her off and extending the bubble and warmed her up with some fire.

"Thank you, Sir." Jackie replied as she scooted closer. I laughed as I looked out at the storm. After some thinking I spoke up.

"Jackie, would you join me?" I asked. "Lord Erebus and Tartarus have given me the ability to Enslave..."

"Sir, you are already my King. I would be honored if you enslaved me." Jackie interupted smiling. I nodded as I slowly manipulated some shadow foreward following my instinct and watched as the shadow formed a thin needle and entered her neck forming a crest similar to my Kindred skill I had used on Nancy.

"How are you feeling?" I asked as Jackie finally seemed to get herself back togeather.

"I feel great, Sir. Thank you for making me yours." Jackie hugged me as we sat in silence for a while before she jumped up and sniffed the air. I also sniffed the air using my hellound ability... why does it smell like a wet goat?

"Someone is coming!" Jackie was on alert sniffing the air. "Smells like a goat."

I spotted someone approaching the cabin, running through the rain. As they neared I realized that the person was Grover, his expression a mix of fear and relief.

"What are you doing here?" I asked him, my voice carrying a hint of surprise.

Grover jumped not expecting anyone to speak, but he soon let out a sigh of relief when he recognized me. "Percy, you're okay!"

"Why wouldn't I be okay?" I asked, crossing my arms."

"You're in danger, Zeus sent a group of monsters after you, because he suspects you as a thief! You have to get to camp right now!

"Metrokoites" I cursed as I ran my hair through my hair. "Who did he send?"

"I believe it was a group of 9 monsters. The Minotaur is leading a group of 8 cyclops here."

"A Lot more than I expected." I muttered. "Lets go, I don't want to fight them here."

"If we are not taking the car how will we get to camp faster?" Grover was perplexed until shadow burst from around my body as I felt my bones change as I grew larger and black fur covered my body. When the shadow resided, hellhound mimicry was a success!

Grovers jaw hit the floor. I grabbed him by his shirt and threw him on my back. I grabbed Jackie threw on too. I barked at them to hold on as I ran into a nearby shadow and exited out next to a hill, miles away from where we were. Grover and Jackie hopped off and I transformed back into my human form.

"Alright I have no clue what just happened but let's go!" Grover yelled as he pointed up the hill."

Thunder was heard from the distance as a bolt struck away from us revealing the group of monsters, guess Zeus was helping them out. "Jackie take Grover up the hill, I'll hold them back."

The Minotaur spotted me and roared as it grabbed its ax from its back and charged straight at me. I stood my ground at the bottom of the hill, ready to face the oncoming threat. With a snarl, the Minotaur charged at me, its bull head low and its massive ax raised high.

As the Minotaur swung its ax, I rolled to the side, narrowly avoiding its deadly strike. I called upon my demigod reflexes and military training, moving with agility and precision. "Come on, Ground-Beef. You can do better than this! Give me a damn challenge!"

The cyclops go to step in but a roar from the Minotaur and they all back down and wait. Using the distraction I gave a swift kick to its hind leg, I knocked the Minotaur off balance. As it stumbled, I seized the opportunity, summoning my Adamantine Sword and with a quick motion, I slashed at the Minotaur's exposed flank, leaving a deep gash that oozed dark ichor.

The Minotaur bellowed in pain and fury, but I wasn't finished. I dodged the swing of the ax as I willed hellfire into my fist and punched the bull in its face. The minotaur goes to grab me only to miss the last second when I kicked his arm away and moved my free hand through the rain getting a few droplets as I formed them into water needles and shot them all over his snout.

The son of Pasiphae roared in pain trying to get the needles out. I truly felt sorry for him, he had become a monster only because that was how everyone treated him. It was time he got a new life.

"Serve me well." I whispered as Shadow Enslavement took affect and a dome of shadow covered the minotaur as the beast vanished into my shadow.

Mimicry of "Minotaur" accquired

Skill "Beserk" accquired

I laughed as I spun my blade before turning to the 8 cyclops's. "Great, who's next?"

The cyclops roar in anger and attack, raising their clubs as they charge.

As I charged toward the remaining Cyclopes, the adrenaline pumping through my veins fueled my every move. Raindrops froze around my arms as I swung them down, transforming the downpour into deadly crescent blades. Two Cyclopes fell before me, their roars of agony echoing through the stormy night.

But I wasn't finished yet. With newfound power coursing through me, I manipulated the water from the rain-soaked ground, creating a towering water spout that rocketed three more Cyclopes into the air. They flailed helplessly as they were impaled on icy spikes that jutted from the water spout, their struggles futile as they met their doom.

Meanwhile, two razor-sharp water saws sliced through the air, tearing into the three Cyclopes suspended by the water spout. Limbs and blood scattered as the water saws made quick work of the remaining foes.

The lone Cyclops that had managed to avoid the onslaught tried to flee, its panicked screams filling the night air. It stumbled through the muddy terrain, desperation in its eyes. But it was not to be spared its fate. A thick spear of ice shot forth like a missile, piercing the Cyclops's chest and lifting it off the ground. Its shrieks were abruptly silenced as the ice spike tore it apart, leaving nothing but golden dust in its wake.

I stood amidst the aftermath, my breath ragged, and my body felt dead tired as I had used a lot of energy to kill the monsters. With a flick of my hand, I used Shadow Enslavement once more as I watched the shadows consume the dust of the cyclopes and drag them into my shadow.

Mimicry of "Cyclops" accquired

Skill "Blacksmithery" accquired

Skill "Fire Manipulation" accquired

Skill "Fire immunity" accquired

As the battle's adrenaline rush began to subside, I found myself gasping for breath, drenched from head to toe with no energy to keep myself dry, I was surrounded by the aftermath of the fierce conflict. I flicked my sword as it vanished into light and was absorbed back into Atlan. My gaze shifted up the hill, where a gathering of demigods stood alongside Chiron and Grover, their expressions ranging from awe to disbelief. Unable to resist a touch of sarcasm, I decided to lighten the mood.

Summoning a playful grin, I offered a mock bow, my soaked clothes clinging to me as I addressed the assembly with a hint of humor in my voice.

"Well, well, well," I began, my tone dripping with sarcasm, "aren't we the picture of a welcoming committee? Greetings, everyone. My name is Perseus Jackson, and I hope that we can all get alone well."

I took a step up the hill and before I could do anything, I blacked out falling face first into the mud. You had got to be kidding me!