DOA #1
A/N: PJo, obviously. Read and Review.
Disclaimer: Everything you recognise is not Simi's. Everything you dont? Certainly hers.
Artemis angrily glared at the man. She was falling for him, no, admiring his looks. Nevertheless, it was danger. She could not afford risks like this, she could break her vow. No, it wouldnt do. She'll kill him. Without a second thought.
Thalia came to her, and as if she read her thoughts said, "You have to do it, my lady. You know it is the best way."
Artemis nodded, and fired a shot. The man fell with a cry. He died, painlessly just as Artemis wanted him to. And then something went wrong.
The silver arrow began shifting form and finally transformed into a baby girl. Thalia and Artemis exchanged looks of absolute horror.
"What is the meaning of this, my lady?" Thalia asked, worried.
"I know not, Thalia, but I intend to find out. Meanwhile lets take my..." Artemis paused. Then she made up her mind.
"...my daughter to the camp."
Thalia nodded, still in shock. She walked up to the corpse and picked the baby. "She is a lot like you, my lady. What do you intend to name her?"
Artemis paused.
"Jane Callisto"
Thalia smiled. "She will make you proud, my lady."
Artemis took Jane, and felt a rush of love and pride. "Yes, she will."
"STEVE!" An agonized voice startled them.
A man, looking a lot like the man who was killed, was looking at them and the corpse. "Did you kill my brother? Did you? Tell me! Do you know who I am? I am Sean Wendell, Chief of Police. I-"
He never got to finish the sentence. Another arrow of Artemis struck him, and down he fell right next to his brother.
"Pathetic men. Only fi- whats that, Thalia? Tell me the arrow is not reshaping itself." Artemis said, her eyes wide.
"It is, my lady. There, another baby girl." Thalia walked again and picked up this new girl, who looked less like Artemis and more like her father.
Artemis gave Jane to Thalia and took the other child. "Hello, Jean Zoe. While I absolutely love you and your sister Jane, I do wish to know why you were born, I shall take you both to Olympus now. Allright?" she murmured to the child, who was looking at her curiously.
"Thalia, inform the other hunters of this. Tonight we celebrate. Meanwhile.. I will have to talk to our family. Here. Have Jean for a second. Ill take an older form. Shield your eyes, Thalia."
And Artemis looked 21. She left for Olympus with her daughters.
Everybody was silent as Artemis stormed in, with two wailing baby girls in her arms.
Everyone, except Apollo, that is.
"What do I see? Say I am wrong,
For my beloved sister, I sing this song,
As Artemis stands without usual glitter and sheen,
I hate to ask, but what happened to staying clean?"
"SHUT UP, APOLLO! These two are my daughters! Born from arrows that fell men! What is the meaning of this, father?"
Aphrodite giggled. Hera shifted uneasily.
Artemis glared at them. "Explain."
"Its called Aphrora blessing! All the arrows you shoot at men shall yield you babies of your favoured gender! Isnt that just wonderful?" Aphrodite gushed.
"YOU REMOVE THIS CURSE, NOW!"
"What? You are a mother, you dont love your daughters?" Hera asked.
"Of course I do! But two will do!"
"Ah, the rhyme. You might usurp my position, sister. I'd better watch out." Apollo laughed.
Hera hastily removed the blessing-curse. "Artemis-"
"Save it!" Artemis said. Jane and Jean were silent now, and swatting each other. "Be quiet you two!"
They immediately started to cry.
"Hush, dear nieces! You have the coolest uncle in the world! Tell me your names!" Apollo bounced to the children.
"Jane and Jean. One more thing. Since i wont have any more children, these two will be immortal. Am i clear?" Artemis said and nobody raised their voice against it.
"Wonderful. Congratulations, Artemis." Poseidon walked to her and patted her.
"Ill leave. I have a celebration night with the hunters."
"Say hello to the sweethearts for me." Apollo winked.
Jane hit him with her tiny fist.
"I am so proud of you." Artemis looked adoringly at her daughter.
Jean immediately copied that.
"You, too, Jean! You are both equal to me! Now, come. Lets go and celebrate with your aunts." Artemis cooed, and off she went.
"This will be interesting." Poseidon said.
"Oh, you have no idea. You wait. They are going to bring about a huge change, bigger than the pact of the big three." Apollo said.
"Don't let me in on it." Poseidon said.
"Where shall we raise her, my lady?" Diana, a hunter asked a dancing Artemis, after she had had a little too much Booze.
"I am thinking about that, Diana. Not with us.." Artemis said, dancing a wild tribal dance.
"You are right. Hunting atmosphere plus babies equal no good" Amy downed a glass of wine and mimicked Artemis's steps.
"I got the perfect idea!" Artemis yelled. "Stop, Huntresses!"
The whole area went still.
"My daughters shall be raised in Camp Half Blood. They will stay with five hunters. I will visit them every week. Who are the hunters who shall volunteer for this?" she asked.
Everyone raised their hands, claiming to be experts in baby care. After a lot of debating, she chose two very caring, soft girls, Leah and Rose. Then she chose two very aggressive girls, Jade and Stella. Finally, her third in command, Gemma was to go, as she could handle any situation.
The next day morning she sent them off.
"Ill see you in a week! I promise! Be good, you two!" she called as they flew away on her chariot.
