Artemis ~

"Have I served thee well?"

My beloved lieutenant Zoe Nightshade's words replayed over and over my head. Why? Why did she have to die?

"Sis, come on! She was put on the stars! The one of the highest honors anyone can receive."

I couldn't help it, I turned and sprinted away deeper into the forest where no one could find me.

Apollo ~

I hated to see my sister like this, silver tears streaking down her face. She was a strong woman; no one could break her apart. But right now, she was so vulnerable and fragile. I guess I'll have to talk with father about this. Something needs to be done to heal Artemis's heart from all the pain that she has been going through.

I zapped myself up to Olympus to see father sitting on his throne waiting for me.

"Apollo, this is about your sister Artemis isn't it? I've seen her from the sky; I have to agree with you, I've never seen her so upset ever since … Orion. What do you suggest we do?"

"Father, I believe the only way to end Artemis's sorrows is to bring Zoe Nightshade back to life."

"Bring Zoe Nightshade back to life? But that's …"

"No father, it is definitely something you can do, don't deny that. If you really care about Artemis, do this for her."

"Very well then Apollo, I shall bring the Titan Atlas's daughter back to life."

Father closed his eyes and chanted words of ancient Greek. After a few minutes, he opened his eyes and there stood the one and only Zoe Nightshade right next to me.

"Apollo, I have done as you've requested. It is you responsibility to take Zoe to Artemis and explain to her what has happened."

I turned to Zoe, who was looking around, taking all that she was seeing.

"Zoe let's go now. I'm sure someone would love to see you right now."

I touched her head and we began to teleport to the hunter's camp.

Artemis ~

"Artemis come here, I need to show you something."

Ugh, what does my annoying brother want to show me now? Can't he just leave me alone?

I walked up to where my brother stood and gasped when I saw who was standing behind him. It couldn't be Zoe … Zoe Nightshade. But she died years ago, killed by her father Atlas's own hand as the prophecy said she would.

"Sis, I talked to father and persuaded him to bring Zoe back to life. She is here to join the hunters again."

"Lady Artemis." Zoe said as she bowed.

Zoe … I have never felt so much joy since she had died. I'm just so glad that she has returned to the land of the living.

I quickly called for a meeting and watched as the hunters filed out of their tents to sit by the campfire.

"Girls, I have good news for you all. Zoe Nightshade has returned!"

I gestured to the side where Zoe was standing, all 28 pairs of eyes turned in that direction as well. I heard the girls gasp. Some hunters ran up to Zoe and gave her hugs, others cried, and the rest of the hunters who didn't know Zoe just remained seated, respecting the moment.

"Thalia." I called.

Thalia stepped up quickly trying to hide her nervousness. I gently removed the circlet from her head and placed it on Zoe's.

"Now that Zoe has returned, she will resume her role as lieutenant of the hunt."

I dismissed the girls allowing them to retire to their tents for rest. I looked around for Thalia who was nowhere to be seen. I checked her tent, which was empty. Where could she be?

Thalia ~

I recalled the moment when Lady Artemis removed the silver circlet from my head and placed it on Zoe's. The memory stung deeper and deeper as I sprinted deeper into the forest, farther away from camp. I guess I'll just have to face the truth: I, Thalia Grace will never be as good as Zoe Nightshade. I will always be her shadow, second after Zoe.

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