[LOGAN'S POV]

Thank you! A story that's not my sisters! Not that I don't care about sharing stories with her, she already has two that's all about her, let me steal the spotlight for once, huh?'

Anyway, these last few weeks have been...tiring to say the least. Two weeks ago, a girl literally emerged from Thalia's tree–and get this–it was Thalia herself. That's right! Thalia, daughter of Zeus, came back from the dead. Crazy, right? And then a few minutes later, I find out that my sister is missing. This time, with no note, just the Artemis cabin completely demolished, so I've been stressing about that for the past three weeks, and with Percy, Annabeth, Grover, and Nelly gone, I'm stressing out alone.

I tried contacting my father, asking him where she could be, but he couldn't find him.

Hermes? No luck either on his part, and to prove it he searched everywhere and anywhere.

I was thinking about going to the Underworld, but I doubt I would be welcome there.

So I did what any logical person does and made my way to the big house to talk to Chiron again. I informed him on the situation, so he was just as worried as I was, more so when he noticed my face when I walked into his study.

"Logan, my boy," he said. "Is everything alright?"

I shrugged. "As well as it can be, Chiron," I said before plopping down one of the chairs. "Any sign of her yet?"

Chiron's frown deepened as he shook his head. "Nothing today, Logan, I'm sorry."

I nodded. "Expected as such," I muttered. "Last time she left she at least left a note. This time her whole cabin was destroyed, and she was nowhere to be found. I thought she was staying with the hunters until I noticed she didn't even pack up her things to leave. She even left her Mythomagic set, and she never leaves without a piece of that with her."

Chiron gave me a sympathetic look while I just sighed.

"Do you think one of the gods took her?" I questioned.

Chiron's look turned serious. "You can't accuse the gods like that."

"But-"

"I know it might be a possibility, but it isn't right. You don't know their reasoning for taking her–if they did. It might have been a good reason."

"What 'good reason' do they have for taking my sister?" I asked Chiron.

Chiron sighed. "I don't know, but if they did, then it's best not to question them on it, you know how they can be when they don't get their way."

I sighed before nodding. "I understand."

Chiron put a hand on my head. "We are still looking, I promise you, you just have to be patient until the time comes for her return."

I groaned. "It's hard to be patient when your only family is gone somewhere, and you can't find them."

Chiron smiled sympathetically. "I know, but you're a strong boy, and your sister's a strong girl. You'll get through this together, I promise."

I looked at Chiron once more before nodding. "Thanks, Chiron."

Chiron gave me a relieved look. "You're welcome, Logan," he said before helping me up. "Now, let's head to the dining pavilion, it's almost time for lunch."

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I walked into the dining pavilion, so I saw it surprisingly empty for the most part. I know what you're thinking, why are most of the campers out if it's still summer break? Well Chiron thought it would be a good idea to give the kids a chance to prepare for school early. This means that there aren't as many people as I would have thought here, which surprises me.

I just shook the feeling off as I sat down at my table. Of course, Percy was gone with his mom, so I was alone. Tyson was helping our father with some stuff in Atlantis so he can't be here.

The nymphs served us steak and potatoes for lunch. I didn't eat much since I wasn't really hungry in the first place, but I just got a couple spoonful, half of which I dumped out during offering time.

After lunch I just hid in my room, trying to rack my brain to think about where she could be. It wasn't like her to just disappear out of thin air, not without telling someone first.

I was just pacing around the room, trying to find out where she could be until I got an idea.

If I can't get to her, I'll get to the ones who know her best, after me of course. With that in mind I packed a few armory things and made my way out of camp half-blood for the first time in two years.

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Getting to the Huntress's camp was harder than I thought. It took about ten hours since I kept going the wrong way every second. It was nighttime when I finally reached the hunters' camp. I was hesitant to step in, but I guess I was right since as soon as I came more than a foot close to the trees in front of the camp, I was ambushed with arrows. One of them pierced my armor, which made it stop very close to my stomach. One more move and I could've become a demigod shish kebab.

An black-haired girl stepped out of the shadows and walked towards me. She had on the same outfit that Heather would wear, that made me certain I was in the right place. I tried to speak, but she just stopped me.

"It is not thy chance to speak, boy!" she snarled. "Men are not allowed in this camp. Why art thou here?"

I was slightly confused as to why she was speaking like she was besties with Shakespeare, but I answered her anyway. "Uh, my name is Logan Agulera, Heather's brother, and uh, I just came here to ask if you guys have seen her?"

The girl's eyes narrowed. "I don't believe thee," she said.

I was silent, and so was she, so I thought that meant I could talk. "Well, I uh, she's been gone for two weeks and I'm kind of worried about her..."

I trailed off once a white glow came from behind the girls. A young girl with auburn hair stepped out of the woods and walked towards me. "Stand down, girls, I will handle this boy."

The girls were reluctant, but they all moved away from me, giving room for the girl to walk towards me.

"Logan?" she asked. "What are you doing here?"

I recognized that voice. "Lady Artemis, I-I'm sorry, I just...I was coming to talk to you about Heather's disappearance."

My grandaunt's brows furrowed. "We haven't seen Heather in two weeks since she completed her quest. I thought she was going to come back here, but she didn't."

"I thought so too, but all I saw was that the whole cabin was in shambles and that nothing was packed. She is the tidiest person I know, she would never leave something like that."

Lady Artemis nodded as she heard my side of the story. "Unfortunately, most of the gods aren't happy with this either," she explained. "Apollo most of all is angry that he can't find her himself, saying that he lost one child already, he can't lose another."

I nodded. "Mom."

"My father is trying to calm him down, but he refuses to listen. I heard even Hades is on Apollo's side in this endeavor and thinks that people should be out looking for her and not just standing around. I care for my huntresses, and while I don't think Apollo's opinions on the matter are futile, I do agree that there should be more done."

"I agree," I sighed. "Who do you think took her?"

Lady Artemis huffed. "I have no idea," she admitted. "But we must talk about this in the morning, I don't want my huntresses getting hurt out here."

I nodded and watched as they all walked away from me and into their camp. I just pulled out the arrow and started to walk away until I heard someone call my name. I turn around to see Artemis looking at me.

"And where are you going?" she asked.

I put my hands in my pockets. "Back to camp."

Artemis shook her head. "You may be a boy, but you are my grandnephew. You can stay here until it is safe enough for you to be traveling again. You can stay in your sister's cabin if you wish."

A smile formed on my face as I bowed to her before following her inside the camp. She led me to Heather's cabin and told me that's where I would be staying. I thanked her and once I got to her cabin and got onto the bed, I instantly fell asleep.

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Unfortunately for me, Morpheus won't let me have any peaceful dreams, but this wasn't like my usual dreams.

I was in a black abyss, just looking around for a moment until everything suddenly changed colors. Now I was in a black cave, but I wasn't alone.

An older, tall, brown-haired woman was on her legs, her hands and feet chained up. I could tell she was crying by how distraught she looked. She looked very pale and malnourished like she hadn't slept or eaten in days, which was concerning for her. Her clothes were torn, and her hair was short and messy, something that the Aphrodite kids would not take nicely to.

Next to her was another girl. Judging by her curly black hair, I knew it had to be my sister. She was also restrained, but she looked to be unconscious.

The more I looked at her and the woman, the more alike they looked. The older woman looked a lot like Heather and in return, looked a lot like me.

Was that...mom?

She was staring angrily at someone, looking from him to Heather. Her eyes shifted from concern to anger in a matter of seconds.

"What did you do to her?" she asked. "You capturing her was not a part of our deal!"

I then heard a noise. A laugh, a very sinister laugh that made my blood run cold.

"You broke our deal when you sent your daughter that bracelet," the person snarled. "You were going to send another to your son if I didn't stop you in time."

My mother scoffed. "So what?" she asked. "They're my children, I have a right to help them. You do not have a right to lay your hands on them. God or not!"

I knew it! She did get stolen by a god. But who? I don't recognize this voice at all, so which god is this?

"You know that if you don't abide by my rules, your loved ones pay the price," he reminded her. "First it was your brother, then your precious mother, now it will finally be your children. You will either listen to me, or they will pay. Starting with her."

The god pointed to Heather, who was still unconscious. So, he killed our uncle and our grandmother? What is he up to?

My mother groaned. "And why can't you kill me instead?" she asked. "Aren't I way less important?"

I wanted to yell no, but the god laughed at her.

"And what's the fun in that?" he sneered. "I'll kill you alright! But when I do, I'll make sure it gets broadcasted live for everyone to see, then the Olympians will finally notice me! And they will cower at my feet. Just you wait..."

My mother looked at Heather once again. She stared at her before looking back at the god. "Fine!" she said. "I'll stop interfering, but don't bring my children into this. Please!"

The god was silent for a moment before smirking. "Fine, if you're that desperate to save them, do as I say, and your daughter is safe. If not, then my knife will cut through her throat faster than you can say suit. You understand?"

My mother's eyes filled with tears. She started sobbing before she collected herself and nodded. "Fine, I'll do it, but only for my children."

The god smirked. "Perfect."

My vision then got blurry as I heard my mother's voice once again.

"Stay alive for me, my son. Please..."

As I woke up, my only thought was:

I will.