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Chapter Twenty: Artemis Cabin

Point of view: Perseus Jackson

Bows are strewn all over the beds, snapped in half. Including Artemis's, her beautiful silver bow that is engraved with all kinds of symbols. I sigh and wave my hand, all bows are restored, even Artemis's.

They all turn to look at me slowly. "So...any questions? Or are we not reacting in any way but anger?" I ask calmly.

They stare at me and Artemis pulls me closer to her. Her hands find mine and clench them in a vice grip. "Where is he?" Artemis hisses.

"Well, my mom turned him to stone after my first quest. So, he's definitely dead. Hades would know. My best guess is probably in Asphodel because no one really knew what hapened to my mother and I. But they suspected. Gabe always played the great actor role of a husband in public." I shrug. "Ask uncle Hades."

"I plan on it. Stay here with the girls. Once I find him, we are going to have some fun, Hunter-style." Artemis growls out. She pops away in an angry silver light.

"Oh boy. I think we are going on a field trip. And I just got back from one. This should be interesting and/or frightening. I probably won't forget the experience." I sigh.

Atalanta raises her hand like we are in school at the current moment. "Yes, Atalanta?" I ask as the girls all come over to surround me so they can ask me questions easier. Thalia takes Artemis's place beside me.

"Did they he ever leaves scars?" Atalanta asks quietly.

"Yes, the only easily visible ones were on my sides. He wouldn't leave any on my face. It would just bruise, welt, or be scratched up all the time. All scars I ever had are now gone." I smile at her. I roll up my sleeves and show them all that the cursed ones, too were gone.

"Miraculous. The properties of the Moon are truly magnificent." Phoebe breathes.

"Indeed. I am grateful to Artemis and Lady Selene. Ezekeiel is a wonderful man. I think you would like him. He is like me in aspect." I tell Phoebe.

She nods thoughtfully. "Can we see your back?" She asks.

"Of course." I say and I summon starlight and show them what's on my back. "And here are the other tattoos and my Brand." I tell them and the starlight shifts to show them one by one.

"How do you feel?" Thalia asks.

"Different." I smile at her.

"I mean what kind of different." Thalia elbows me in the side, I just grin at her.

"Like nothing could tie me down. Other than the ones I call family of course and only in the good way. You guys ground me to this life." I answer her truthfully.

I let the starlight fade.

"What are all your duties and powers? Lady Artemis tod us what she knows, but nothing more." Crena says.

"I am unsure of every single one of them. But I will only be able to tell you as I live my life. Right now, you know as much as I do." I say honestly.

"So, you get to become a god? What of?" Jade asks.

"Unfortunately, yes I do get to become a god. If it makes Artemis happy I'm fine with it. But really being immortal with this much power is more than I need. I don't know what I will be gos of until I am one. Yay..." I tell her. She crawls over and sits in my lap.

"So, it's a surprise?" Kaya asks.

"Yup." I pop the 'p' and smile at them. Then I sigh knowingly. "There are people watching us. I suspect males but something tells us otherwise. I believe it is a little girl. Will one of you get her please?" I yawn.

"Sure." Phoebe laughs and brings a little girl in. Phoebe walks her through the group of hunters and sits her down in front of me beside her.

"What's your name, little one?" I ask politely.

"You're Percy, right? The guy they told me disappeared a long time ago?" She asks nervously and fidgets with her hands, starightening her hair with her fingers. Must be a habit.

"Yes. I suppose you weren't here when I was, eh? How can I help you?" I smile warmly at her.

"My name is Dahlia. I am a daughter of Demeter. And...I wish to join the Hunt. I hate it here." Dahlia says.

Then a familiar voice chimes in. "I want to join too! I just never got the chance to ask!" Nico's little sister climbs over to Dahlia. Kyla.

"You can if you want. But I cannot grant you your partial immortality...I don't think...oh joy. Now I've got to figure this one out. I do know however that I can accept your oaths for Artemis, but she is normally around, so I never do. Besides, she likes to see who you are, even though she has tried to tell me she trusts my judgement." I chuckle. "I don't like doing anything without her permission. So it bugs me until she approves. Do you truly wish to become a part of the group which I protect?" I tilt my head sideways at them.

"Yes!" Kyla exclaims excitedly.

"Absolutely. All the boys here are gross and they are rude. Especially those Ares boys." Dahlia shudders.

"What did they do?" I ask seriously. I know that look.

"I'd rather not say." Dahlia says.

"I will deal with it later then. How old are you, Dahlia?" I ask her gently.

"I'm thirteen, I'm just short." She sighs.

I chuckle. "I was too. Don't worry. It's normal. You don't have to be frozen at this age. You can travel with us as you grow or Artemis can speed age you. But if you don't want to be touched as much by boys, I suggest you freeze at this age. Though, some men are sick and take interest, which I want to send them to Tartarus for." I say darkly as the thought of evil men crosses my mind.

"Can you accept me into the Hunt right now?" She begs.

"Of course. You seem like you'd be perfect for the Hunt. Do you wish to stay this age?" She nods. "It is a lot harder for me, but I can do it. I sense I can. Using Artemis's blessing is taxing as I'm beginning to see as I adjust to the powers I have received. Repeat after me." I tell her.

She takes her oath and I lay my hand on her shoulder. I draw on Aretmis's power and give Dahlia her blessing. Dahlia glows silver and as the light fades, her skin shines in the moonlight coming through the window. She squeals and hugs me, after she pulls back Thalia starts telling her about everything.

"You should know, that you can still fall in battle. Be vigilant." I tell her. "Kyla, do you wish to stay at your age now?" I ask her.

"Yes!" She exclaims.

She takes her oath and I give her Artemis's blessing as well. "Same goes for you. Listen to Thalia." I motion towards my sister. Both girls lsiten to Thalia intently and smile at her when she is done introducing all the hunters and explaining all the rules. Everyone stats telling stories as I hold Jade and join in on the ones that I was present for or have heard and put my input on the ones I didn't even know about.

Artemis, I have inducted two new members for you. I am sorry if it upsets you.

Not at all, Percy. I wish you would do it more often. You are extremely exhausted. I have located Gabe Ugliano. We shall deal with him after you become a god. You are too tired to do it tonight.

Very well, Artemis. When will you return?

Once I have this man put into the Fields of Punishment. He was in Asphodel. Hades took a look at his soul and was furious. He is letting you come up with the right punishment, until then, he will undergo all the different ones that are currently in the Fields. Relieving some of the evil souls. The ones who have leaned their lesson get to enter Elysium for true repentence because Hades was feeling that you had influenced him. So, they wish to meet you when you come down. Most of the souls have repented, and there are many new spots to fill. Hades is all excited, he's practically a child again. Sleep, my Guardian.

I will sleep once I know everyone is in the cabin. Hurry, my Moon.

I feel her smile. Okay, I won't be much longer, I wish to watch him a little longer. It is amusing to watch the man who made my Guardian suffer, struggle with these punishments.

Alright. Enjoy yourself.

I intend to. I turn to the girls who are watching me. I had laughed when they were elling a sad story.

"Sorry, I was speaking with Artemis. She is having fun." I defend myself.

Their faces soften. "Good." Phoebe smiles and goes back to telling her story.

After we go through exchanging about ten more stories, Artemis flashes in with a huge grin spread acros her face.

"Back from CandyLand?" I chuckle.

She smiles at me and joins me on my other side that isn't occupied after telling Thalia she can stay seated there. "Yes, I am. So, these two maidens have joined us? Were they ever...?" Artemis rolls her hand.

"I am unsure of the older one, but the younger one, definitely not." I answer, knowing what she means.

"Did you forget to ask me something?" Dahlia looks at me.

"No need, I can find out myself. Just give me a few minutes. If it's too painful to speak about, then I won't dredge it up. You can tell your side when you are plenty ready." I stretch and yawn. I put Jade in Artemis's lap and walk to the door. "Won't be long, I shall be next door. I have a few questions for these lovely people." I tell Artemis. She nods and I leave.

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