Where are the Gods when we need them?

I had everyone assemble outside the war tent taking a knee in front of their Goddess of the Hunt. I stood up so everyone could see me and hear me.

"Romans. The people standing before you are the members of the 'Eternal Hunt' or also known as the daughters of Diana. Adopted of course." I added. "This group will assist you while the other half had been sent to many strategic location and landmarks to create traps ambush points and anything that will be useful to capture Atlas."

"There has been a change of plans. The Greek camp for the Half-bloods has been breached by a Giant by the name 'Orion'." There was an audible gulp from Octavian. I turn to look at him, "Yup, he so hates Apollo and his progeny. Especially after what he did to him." I said giving him an evil smile.

"Anyways. To put it simply. We are fucked...." I could see desperation in their faces. "...Unless. We free Artemis right now, not waiting for Atlas to arrive. I don't think we have a choice anymore."

"Where are the Gods when we need them?" someone half-whispered, her voice filled with dread. I sighed and said, "I do not the Roman side of the gods, but... The Greek Olympians have... abandoned us."

"Zeus has called all the Gods back to Mount Olympus and sealed it. Furthermore we need a god to work together with a demi-god to kill Giants." I let the bad news, upon bad news sink in before I give them a piece of thread AKA Hope...to hang on for their dear lives.

"Now there is one good news, There is one god that will help us." I turned towards Artemis.

Diana: "Are you absolutely sure Maximus? I ask because I fear the weight of the sky might be too much to handle for a mortal. As strong as you are, there are limits to what you can do."

"Then defeat Orion and come back quickly then. No matter what happens you have to save them." I knelt down to face her, "Please, I beg of you. Do not let them die. They are the only family I got."

A few moments later...

"Jason... Reyna... You guys ready?" I asked, although my own stomach was twisting and turning with dread. I mean, how often do you attempt to hold up the entire sky on your back and shoulders?

Jason gave a nod and turned towards his Legion, "Legionnaires, there has been a change of plans. As you know the giant named Orion is currently laying siege to the Greek camp. To defeat the giants we need a god and the only God presently Active is our Goddess Diana who has accepted to help the Greeks. Atlas is on his way, but he is slow due to his army which is marching slowly towards us to re-capture this mountain.

But we shall allow him to pass only to stop his army from advancing. I want the Second, Third and the Seventh Company to lure Atlas away from his army by any means necessary..."

While Jason was off giving commands to his Legionnaires, I made some preparations myself. I searched within myself and found a response. I closed my eyes for a second and opened them. My hair turned a deep green, growing till it touched my shoulders, my eyes..... stayed the same. Tch, I thought I would become pupil-less like every anime protagonist when getting a power-up.

Although it technically is not a power-up, I already had this power, just that I never knew, until Zeus did a fly-by like a püśsy-@ss gangster. Due to the intense power and almost dying something awoke inside me.

I staggered forward, my head reeling with a splitting headache, my stomach was roiling, wanting to throw up.

Jason and the others noticed my condition, but stepped back. The reason... horns. Devil (obviously goat) horns sprouting from my forehead curving backwards and I grew a feet making my clothes tight to the point of almost ripping.

I threw my head back by instinct and let out the second most terrifying bleat/roar I have heard.

"BAAAUUUURRRRGGGHHH!!!!"

I shrunk back to my normal size the horns receding back into my forehead.

I turned my head to the shocked, fearful Romans training their lances an me. "Phew... I never should have eaten that Shwarma at that deli." I said patting my stomach trying to pass it off as a whelzing burp.

"Max... what in Jupiter's name was that?" Jason asked warily. I just gave a wide smile and replied, "You just gotta wait and see."

A few minutes, passed when all of a sudden a low rumbling noise was heard followed by a huge shadow falling on top of the mountain.

The rumbling was shaking the mountain as if an earthquake occured, The Romans took defensive positions but quickly jumped out of the way of what seemed to be a stampede of animals. charging straight towards them.

Bears, boars, Stag deer, Leopards, Monkeys, lots and lots of wild mountain Goats/Rams, Wolves and Snakes were barrelled towards us making a stop right in front of me.... the huge shadow proved to be crows, Ravens and eagles and also joined by a insane amount of bats. I mean, atleast a thousand, maybe even more.

My giddy smile was streatching from ear to ear, "Daaaamn....." I whispered to myself.