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The Return of The Asgardians Chapter 3

Rock and Rodeo

We were rudely interrupted however by the sound of hurrying footsteps and yelling; I groaned as I turned around and looked to see vice principal Dr. Thorn, he was recently hired by the academy and he had a couple of cadets with him while being pursued by four people.

Now, I would have been surprised by this if I hadn't already known that Dr. Thorn was up to something. Sadly, at my father's request, I left it alone to see where it led and it looks like the situation was about to hit a critical moment so it would be best to make myself a key player in the events that would unfold, for boredom reasons.

"Why hello Thorn, a beautiful night isn't it?" I asked sending a doppelganger towards the group while I vanished and gave them about a 10-foot birth.

They did not notice me by the cliff due to the surprise shown on Thorns face as he spun around to face me.

"Mr. Vonstein! What are you doing here?" he asked confused but I merely shrugged.

"It is widely known that this cliff is a regular relaxation spot for me, but the better question is what you are thinking of doing with these two cadets. Two cadets, that have come under the roof of my school and are under my protection?" My doppelganger asked taking meaningful steps forward to get the point across that I was not amused with the situation . . . Well, I was but let's not let them know that.

Thorn lost his shocked expression to gain a new smug one all accompanied with a snooty nose in the air and a sneer.

"So, you knew I was a Manticore? Well, I would enjoy knowing how seeing as you don't smell like anything more than a mere mortal" he stated as he began to melt away and hunch forward.

Now to be fair I had no idea that he was a Manticore, but acting like you know something often makes the enemy speak of it as if it's common knowledge either confirming your idea or just outright giving you information. His skin fell away in clumps that hit the ground and dispersed into steam; I rose an eyebrow at the rather dramatic transformation seeing as how in the illusion chamber my father made them transform in mid-leap.

So, this one finds no need to do anything remotely challenging which would mean that he is.

A. Stupid

B. Overconfident

or

C. Has a plan

Since I am a paranoid person I chose.

D. All the above

So I must approach this with the utmost caution. So after that rather disgusting display, my doppelganger rushed at him, and it was evident he wasn't expecting this as he didn't react at all fast enough to stop him. When he got into the appropriate range he leaped over Thorn, who growled and sent his stinger up to impale the doppelganger mid-flight. However, the doppelganger expected this, spinning himself to the right allowing the stinger to miss his left shoulder barely. Quickly pulling out his knives he used the momentum of the spin to slice into Thorn's tail successfully cutting it off.

He landed and turned to face him gracefully hands placed behind his back and heels together in what my uncle likes to call "Parade Pretty" as Thorn's tail slammed into the ground in front of the doppelganger still twitching as it tried to carry it out the last command. I let my consciousness take over the doppelganger, and smirked at him, but then my eyebrows drew together as what I saw was not what I was expecting because at some point mid landing a small blonde girl in a red sweatshirt and a cap ran past me. Stabbed her knife into his back and was now holding on for dear life as he bucked and jumped like a bull at a ranch.

I was going to do something until another girl shot past me holding a spear and a shield beginning to try and get the first girl off, and while her moves were impressive the way she was going about attacking the Manticore was not.

"She's a strong one," father said as I stared at the scuffle,

"which one?" I asked, and he shrugged

"well both, but I'm talking about the one that doesn't have a future in the rodeo business," he said with a chuckle.

I looked at the one he was speaking of, and I had to say that she was rather impressive, skinny black jeans fashionably torn in several places showing patches of pearl white skin. A tight band T-shirt showing the subtle feminine curve of her body, a black leather jacket to top the punk rocker outfit off, I moved on to study her facial features, and I can tell you that I wasn't disappointed. A heart shaped face with a small nose and her lips set into a subtle pout as she focused on dodging the claws of the Manticore that I completely forgot about, dammit. I should probably end this game before someone got hurt.

Snapping myself out of it, I returned my attention to the Manticore just in time to see him quickly jump to the side lest he get pelted by a volley of silver arrows. I looked to the left to see that the arrows came from just before the lining of the trees leading to the forest. Thorn roared and growled in outrage and seeing that he was outnumbered decided to make his escape, so he turned and ran full on for the edge of the cliff. Now, normally this wouldn't worry me, however this circumstance was different as there was still a girl attached to his back.

I am sure that he knew of this because he was keeping her in between him and the forest so the hidden archers couldn't hit anything vital. Well, I being a rather vindictive individual would not allow Thorn to get away with even the smallest of victories, so my mind slammed back into my original body as I dashed after him still invisible and my doppelganger still standing there. I knew that I wouldn't be able to catch up to him seeing as he was closer to the cliff and ran for it before I did. However, I could get close enough to do something rather dangerous.

I threw my hands up and forward, and a clone appeared in the air in front of me, already in mid spin, he created a glowing green chain attached to the handle of his knife and swung down toward Thorn. The blade connected with the beast's ankles and cut deep causing him to lose control of his gait. He dropped to the snow-covered ground and began to roll, the girl was thrown off of his back and was rolling beside him, both of them were headed straight for the cliff, so not wasting any time I dived into a slide and sent out my own knife and chain to wrap around her arm. I quickly rolled into a crouched position and held it, the chain stretched tautly, and she came to a stop mere centimeters from the edge, Thorn, however, flew right off the cliff, and I could hear his roar of anger quickly fade away.

I stood to check on the girl now shuffling frantically away from the cliff's edge, but a small boy beat me to the punch as he zoomed past me yelling out Annabeth, which is what I'm assuming to be the girl's name.

"You alright there? Do I need to call a medic?" I heard my father ask in a very fake sweet voice, I rolled my eyes at his antics.

"No father I do not need a doctor" I said.

"Who are you talking to?" I heard someone ask and I looked to my left to see one of the cadets, Nico De Angelo I believe was his name staring at me.

"I was speaking to my father," I said, and he looked around confused

"You should get used to things like this seeing as how you were almost taken captive by a monster," I said, and he smiled.

"Cool," he breathed and that caused me to smirk

"Yes cool up until the point that he decided he was hungry and would go for a snack," I said, and his smile quickly dispersed while my smile widened.

"Word of advice; monsters aren't "cool" they are deadly creatures that eat people. Preferably children and the only way to survive if you know about them is to gain the ability to destroy them" I said.

"Like you?" he asked, and I nodded

"Precisely Nico like me" I replied, and he nodded "cool" I heard him whisper, and I snickered.

"Cool indeed," I replied idly.

My ears were assaulted by the sound of blades on the air, and I looked over to see lo and behold a black assault helicopter with its lights, and its guns pointed at us.

"Well that's not good," I muttered as I heard father snicker behind me.

"Got any ideas for this one father?" I asked, and he shrugged.

"Wing it," he advised.

"Great advice, good thing I asked you," I said sarcasm dripping from my voice as I moved to rush the helicopter and do something amazing.

I was beaten to the punch yet again as I felt a wave a magic in the air and the helicopter ceased to be, replaced by a few doves that flew off into the sky.

"Okay, so we are talking witch, goddess, water nymph, mystic dragon, or you father. Seeing as how the only water source is a mile beneath us and isn't inside of a forest. A water nymph is out of the question; there is no cackling so I can knock witch off of the list because despite great effort they still cannot break that stereotype. It is not a full moon, so mystic dragons would not be active even if they lived near here, and since you aren't currently laughing, I can say you didn't do this either" I said.

I left out God since they tend to be very flashy with how they do things instead of just getting the job itself done. So since there was no flash of light, it didn't burst into flames, no lighting strike, it wasn't swallowed by darkness, or turned into a never-ending number of squishy things. I feel very safe in ruling out any high-powered male being.

I caught on to the culprit very fast however as there was enough evidence around me with the forest, silver arrows, and the quick dispatch of the helicopter to call this the work of a goddess

"Artemis goddess of the hunt" I said, and I heard a groan from over by the cliff.

I noticed it was the female in the punk rock attire and motioning for Cadet Nico and Cadet Bianca who just joined us in fearful silence I moved over to them,

"Something wrong? You guys aren't hurt, are you? As I can call a medic anytime" I said.

While I knew that none of them were injured, well besides Annabeth who may have some bumps and bruises from the rodeo and tumbling it is still prevalent to place myself as the one who you ask for help, it's an authority thing.

"No we're fine" the female in the punk rock attire said, now that I was much closer than I was before I noticed a few more things about her that just continued to intrigue me.

She had a light dusting of freckles over her small nose that I found quite attractive; however, it was her eyes that truly stunned me. They were an electrifying blue that seemed to energize you when you stared into them, despite this. However, I noticed a glint of intelligence in them which I like in people, being stupid isn't a good quality.

"And might I have your name?" I asked her.

"Thalia, Thalia Grace" she said placing her hands on her hips and I nodded.

"Lovely name" I said. She rose an eyebrow.

"Thanks, I guess, what's yours?" she asked crossing her arms smirk on her face.

"Alfred Vonstein" I said, leaving out all titles as I like to surprise people.

"You're names not half bad either," she said with a smirk, and I gave a bow.

"Happy to have your praise," I said, much to her amusement, her laughter was hearty and slightly musical I found myself liking it.

"Good job son you're pulling out the Loki family charm" father whispered and I rolled my eyes discretely as I righted myself.

"So," I said raising my voice so as everyone could hear me, including the large group of girls making their way over here.

"Would everyone who does not go to this academy please tell me what they are doing on my grounds?" I asked, first looking at Miss Grace.

"You first if you will" I said, and she shrugged.

"Well we're here for them," she said pointing at my cadets.

"You are demi-gods," I pointed out, and her eyes widened.

"Yes it's not that hard to piece together because you can see monsters and fight them," I said.

"So, I am going to assume that my cadets are demi-gods as well," I stated and she nodded.

"Well then, we shall discuss that in a bit, hold on for a second if you would," I said then I turned to the large group of bow carrying females.

"Artemis please step forward and explain why there are a large group of hunters in my woods please?" I asked, and I got the reaction I expected. Shocked surprise for but a second before being bombarded with outrage

"You dare make demands of Lady Artemis!" I heard among the shouts of anger and the drawing of bows, I rose an eyebrow, feminists are always so up in arms about everything, they need to calm down sometimes.

I rose a calming hand.

"Well, first of all, I was asking her to do something not demanding; secondly, this is my domain I pay the bills and own the academy. So frankly, I can say and do what I damn well please, you aren't my religion so don't act like your deities are mine, and lastly, I said please" I pointed out.

The speech didn't have as much effect on them as I thought, probably due to the fact that I'm not known to the world yet, but I didn't let my surprise show, can't let possible enemies find out when you're surprised.

"What gives you the audacity and courage to speak to me and my hunters that way mortal" I heard a little girl say as she stepped forward,

I stared at her for a second trying to place the small girl as a goddess in my mind, and I was having trouble doing so.

My father chuckled in amusement before leaning over my shoulder.

"This is very amusing son, I just might go and get some popcorn" he whispered causing me to let loose a very tired sigh.

"Good to know that you care so much for my well-being" I muttered back but he merely leaned back and shrugged.

"I have faith in you," he whispered, and I rolled my eyes playing it off as mere annoyance for Artemis's question.

"Because you can do nothing to hurt me while in my domain and you know this is true for I felt your magic try and change me into something nasty right after my little speech" I said giving her a deadpan look.

Her eyes widened at that little tid-bit, immortals can be so arrogant sometimes, though coming from me is the pot calling the kettle black I guess.

"Yes besides the fact that I am protected I have made a lot of effort proofing myself from most magic, and not to be rude or anything but I am very sure that I can move faster than any of your hunters as well, you see speed is in the fine print of my family" I said.

"Really where?" I heard father ask.

"It was right under the claim that we could outsmart most things" I whispered he nodded in remembrance.

"Who is the one you dare whisper to as if I am not here mortal" Artemis demanded, I stopped and stared.

"Oh...she can see you," I said, and Father nodded.

"Yes I expected as much," he muttered.

"Apologies my dear for my sons' attitude but he has an issue with authority figures much like me, might I introduce myself?" Father said straightening his coat.

"I am Loki trickster Norse god, and it is a pleasure to meet you Artemis," he said, she narrowed her silver eyes.

"Loki, so you are the son of Loki" she stated looking at me, and I nodded.

"Yes a crucial god of the Norse religion, the one that caused the utter downfall of the rest of the gods themselves," I said with a wide grin.

"I enjoyed every second of it as well" father added with a smirk of his own that set everyone in the clearing on edge.

Now that's how you introduce yourself I thought taking in the wide eyes of everyone present with a wide smile, things were getting interesting.

Things are getting interesting indeed, I have to admit I am having a little too much fun so far writing this, i'd be happy if you guys enjoyed it half as much as I do, try to not think so much and enjoy the ride.

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