Inspired by IronicVeghead's work of art 'Artemisia & Waletus'.

Hi guys been a while since I posted a fanfic so I decided to post this up. It was originally suppose to be a one-shot (a really long one) but I decided to see how you like it first before finishing it up. Updates will probably be posted every 10 days or so. Sorry if it's kinda bad...

Eftychismenos Limani = Happy Harbor

Wally = Waletus (name credited to IronicVeghead)

Artemis = Artemisia (name also credited to IronicVeghead)

Megan = Megana

Conner = Konur

Dick = Ricmos

Zatanna = Zoe

Kaldur = Kaldur (technically Atlantis is from a Greek legend so I thought to keep Kaldur's name the same, plus it sound Greek-ish to me)

Raquel = Rayetia (ray-et-ia)

Disclaimer: I don't own YJ or even the idea, just the words and plot.

~ PROLOGUE ~

On a mountain in a vast forest slept the Hunters of Artemis. All the Hunters were sleeping peacefully in their hand-spun cotton tents while waiting for the sun to rise in order to start their day. Several were already stirring from the clock work schedule of being a Hunter but most were still dreaming peacefully. Soon enough though the dawn had peeked out from above the mountain tops and the head Hunter, a girl by the name of Chloe, blew the goat horn. All the maidens soon rushed out of their tents. In a robotic manner they dismantled their tents and compressed the sheets into tight rolls and collected all their things making them into small and orderly individual piles. After that was done they were before Chloe chins up, hands behind their backs, and obediently waiting for orders.

"Hunters, it is time to hunt for our food. Bring your animal companions and let us feast on the game we bring as we honor the Gods for this new day!" Chloe shouted into the heavens. The girls all cheered proudly before running off to get their bow and arrows and animal companions. Then they all ran into the forest, disappearing in a matter of seconds with the roar of future victory as the only indication that they were there.

(Part 1)

Among the many immortal and virgin maidens was a girl named Artemisia. Artemisia was a very special Hunter because not only was she the reason for our story but she was one of the few mortals who were never tempted by men. In fact, the girl hated them with a passion. You see young Artemisia grew up in an abusive household and a sad childhood.

Artemisia's father used to beat her and her older sister for not being the children he wanted them to be and their mother for not carrying the boys that he sought after. Soon enough her mother's frail and weak body could not take any more of the powerful assaults and she soon died. After the incident Artemisia and her older sister ran away from home, away from their father and their so-called childhood to the forest. But yet again tragedy struck and one day Artemisia lost her sister in the vast wilderness. She was so alone and cold she cried and prayed for the Gods to help her. Then one day when she was sure she would starve and die from hunger the Hunters of Artemis came for her saying that their Goddess guided them to the girl and showed her mercy by taking her in and treating Artemisia as their own.

From that day onward Artemisia became a Hunter, vowing that she would never in her immortal life time would she fall in love and that she would always serve under her Goddess, eternally grateful. That was 3 human life times ago and Artemisia was still the immortal and eternally young 15 year old maiden she was: always snarky, stubborn, and under the promise she made for her patron's kindness. Over these life times many have tried to entice her but most ended up being smited on the spot or turned into animals. Many Hunters, sadly, have also come and gone due to the ever tempting world of man.

But never Artemisia

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Artemisia crawled along the moss covered branch, determination in her eyes. She slowed to a stop, crouching silently in the tree, and narrowed her eyes at the wild black boar in her vision. The Hunter quickly grabbed an arrow from the quiver on her back and placed it on her bow, taking the string and fletching into her finger tips she grazed it near her cheek. The girl grinned at the thought of bringing a magnificent boar to her sisters. She whistled. The wild hog turned to face her and before it could bat an eyelashes Artemisia released her arrow and it went soaring through the air and right at its intended target, directly in the wild pig's left eye socket.

The boar squealed and thrash about violently in pain and ran into the forest - but Artemisia was right behind it. She chased after the wild pig by jumping from tree to tree while keeping a keen eye on her food. In one swift movement the Hunter grabbed her dagger, jumped off a branch, and landed on the boar. It squealed even more and bucked up and down, zigzagged, and banged against trees trying to shake Artemisia off. "Foolish beast," she snarled as it slammed into a tree once again, "you shall never escape a Hunter!"

The girl tugged the beast by the fur and grabbed her dagger from her side. Raising it in the air Artemisia let out a battle cry, "For Artemis!" she proclaimed proudly to Mount Olympus as she slammed the blade into the animal's skull, piercing straight through the bone and killing it almost instantly.

As it calmed and dropped to the ground lifeless, the blonde girl got up and tugged the blade out of the swine's head and wrapped it in cloth before placing it in her ankle holster. Wiping her hands off, she put her pinky and pointer finger in her mouth then whistled towards the woods behind her. Almost immediately barks could be heard emanating from the forest and the girl waited with a smirk on her face as a beautiful white wolf came charging at her. Artemisia went on one knee and opened her arms wide for the large animal. It licked her face and she laughed mirthfully at its antics, "Alright, alright down Wolf. I shall build a sled for my prize to sit on. Can you get some vines to provide as reins? The journey back is a long one and I need your assistance, my loyal friend, to carry it to the destination."

Wolf nodded and patted over back into the forest with a gazing look in its eyes. Artemisia stood up straight once more and stabbed an enchanted silver arrow through the wild boar doing so as to show whoever dare steal it will be punished for stealing from the Goddess Artemis and her Hunters.

Artemisia then headed into the wilderness looking for wood to build the sled.

(Part 2)

Now we must go back in time a full day to meet the other half of this story, a young man by the name of Waletus.

In a small town named Eftychismenos Limani there lived a young 16 year old boy named Waletus. He was admittedly a charming young lad and he was indeed very special for Waletus was the son of Hermes, and just like his father he was mischievous, cunning, and extremely swift. Some even call him the fastest kid alive!

Now unlike Artemisia, however, he had the perfect childhood other then the fact that his birth father left him; although, Waletus forgave him on the knowledge that he was a god. He had a loving mother and step-father that treated Waletus like he was his own son. He had a wonderful aunt and uncle and amazing grandparents as well. Waletus pretty much had the definition of a fairy tale life.

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The young red head was in his home. Waletus was on his outside balcony, leaning against a wooden post outside of his room and gazing into the open plaza below just enjoying the nice weather and quiet. He then opened his eyes as he heard the heavy slam of his front door. "Waletus, your friends are here," his mother's sweet voice sounded out.

The young boy smiled and slid down the post leaping off to be met with his dearest friends. "Ricmos, Kaldur, Konur! To what is the pleasure of seeing you all here?" Waletus asked, questioning their impromptu visit.

"Waletus, a competitor has challenged you to race, a 15 meter dash," Ricmos said with sly smile of knowing. Waletus smiled confidently and all the boys jogged towards the track field located in the nearby park.

This wasn't very uncommon for Waletus. All throughout Eftychismenos Limani, and possibly beyond, everyone knew of Waletus' amazing gift of speed. You can beat him at discus and javelin but no one has yet to beat Waletus at speed. Yet brash young men continued to challenge him even though no matter how much they boasted or tried Waletus was always the victor.

So there Waletus was again on the familiar track field and there again was another competitor. Waletus smiled at the challenger and shook his hand, "Good to see you again Alexander. Here to put me in my place, are you?"

Alexander was a regular when it came to races with Waletus. He was about the age of Ricmos and the boy always looked up to Waletus like a mentor. The young lad dreamed of being the fastest of his friends and what better way to be coached by the fastest boy in the village? "Good to see you as well Waletus and absolute! However I have also come to train, I am nearly at my goal of beating Bartus!"

Waletus laughed and patted his shoulder, "That is very impressive my friend. It takes much skill and endurance to succeed over my youthful and manic cousin."

Alexander smiled and nodded, Waletus filled him with confidence. With that the boy went into a running position and Waletus followed. Zoe, Ricmos' girlfriend, went up in front of the boys with a white linen cloth in her hand. "Who shall ever pass the flaming torches at the end of the meter dash shall be declared the victor!" Zoe said as she pointed to the torches, they were both set apart from each other a good 2 meters so someone may pass through the gap. "On my mark… Get set… GO!" Zoe yelled as she tossed the rag in the air. And they were off.

Waletus and Alexander first started off at the same pace but soon Alexander began to tire. His legs hurt and his chest was heaving but he still gave it his all. "Alexander you can do it! Just a few more meters!" Waletus said as he jogged now, he wasn't tired but he really wanted to cheer Alexander on. He breathed in and started sprinting ahead of Waletus, the crowd gasped. "Go Alexander!" Waletus and the group cheered. Waletus ran up in front of Alexander though and was almost to the finish line. He ran a few more seconds and he came in first place.

Alexander passed by just 5 seconds after Waletus! "Nice try Xander, maybe next time," Waletus said patting the hyperventilating young boy's back.

Alexander smiled between breathes, "I think… I broke… my old record." Alexander put his hands on top of his head so his lungs would expand. "Same time… tomorrow?" He asked hopefully. Waletus nodded his head and Alexander jogged back to his house.

Kaldur stepped next to Waletus, "Well done my friend yet another victory."

Ricmos scoffed, "No surprise there," he said as he rolled his eyes.

Zoe elbowed him in his ribs and gave him a stern look, then looked back at Waletus, "He means: congratulations Waletus," she said with a smile.

Waletus chuckled, "I know what he means," he simply said. Waletus looked around, "Where is Konur? Was he not here just a moment ago?"

"I believe he is with Megana," Kaldur commented.

"Ah, I see, well I must go back to my home. Mother is serving supper soon," Waletus said with a large smile.

"Okay bye Waletus see you tomorrow," Zoe said as she and Ricmos held hands. The group parted ways and Waletus was soon in his own house hold. He told his mother and step-father of his victor, ate dinner, read some pages of Homer's The Odyssey (to which he admits is a gripping epic), and was soon in bed. But young Waletus could not sleep.

Ever since he was little he grew up with stories of heroes and gods, beasts and mystical creatures, and most of all demi-gods going on quests. Now, as he lay awake in bed, Waletus felt restless and kept on thinking what he should do with his life. He had the speed, cleverness, and mischievousness of his blood father Hermes and what was he to do with such gifts? What did the other hero demi-gods have that he didn't? Should he go on a quest as well? He always had wanted to but never broke the news to his parents. Then an idea came to mind.

Waletus got up and went to the outside balcony once again and looked up at the constellations. He closed his eyes and thought about what he wanted and spoke, "Father, I want to go on a quest but I do not know if it is the right path. Please father, I need your guidance on this journey. So I ask of you to send me a sign, tell me if I should or should not go on a quest." Waletus opened his eyes and had the sudden urge to open his hands wide. Suddenly a single white feather fell from the sky.

Waletus' destiny was set.

More to come soon! Hoped you liked it so far :)