SORRY I'M PAST DUE MY UPDATE: school is very hectic with finals coming in a few weeks. Thanks for the kind reviews guys! Special shout out to Kamil the Awesome for giving me a good idea for the crazy adventure plot. Oh and cookie for Kamil the Awesome and HufflepuffFinder for correctly guessing the Oracle was Babs (but really who else could it be other than our favorite red headed Batgirl)

Mary West = Marium Dysi

Rudy West = Rhodes Dysi

Dysi = West in Greek

Ricmos: son of philosopher
Kaldur: son of a naiad
Zoe: daughter of Hecate
Konur: Olympic athlete prodigy
Megana: granddaughter of child of Demeter
Rayetia: daughter of inventor

chiton = Greek undergarment

(Part 5)

Artemisia became stiff and rigid. Family topics were always bad memories, even if they did die almost 3 centuries ago, "I was born near a Cyprus tree and under a full moon, my mother thought it was fitting," she said in a hurt whisper. It was very fitting considering who she grew up to be, but now Artemisia was thinking of her mother. The memories brought back a bitter time. She died when Artemisia was so young. It stung to know that the only person who really ever loved and protected you never lived long enough to see how you become…

"Artemisia, are you okay?" Waletus asked in a gentle voice. This jostled Artemisia out of her sad reverie.

"I'm fine," She said in a hard voice, a voice that screamed that she was trying to hide something. Waletus let the subject go and she was thankful that the boy said nothing. They began walking again.

It only took them a short while before Artemisia stopped as they neared a curtain of vines. She told Waletus to wait outside and after a very long explanation filled with many disputes (curse that boy and his stubbornness) Waletus finally stayed where he was when Artemisia said that the Hunters would roast his head and present it on a silver platter for the Goddess Artemis if he even took one foot in their sanctuary without a blessing. With that said and done she took a deep breath as she and Wolf, along with the captured boar, disappeared inside the flora.

Beyond the flower curtain was a narrow dirt passageway that was barely 2 by 2 meters in height and width - 5 1/2 by 5 1/2 feet if we were being accurate about it. After that the passageway opened into an enchanting and godly stunning garden. Along with the many versatile plants and trees in the garden, which were used for food and weapons, there was also a small waterfall that grew into a small pond that had some multi-colored fish in it here and there. And bordering the whole garden were shrines to the 12 Olympian Gods.

It was so amazing and Artemisia absolutely loved it. She breathed in a lung full of fresh air and continued to walk until she neared a stone wall covered in ivy and vines. Artemisia browsed the vines until she spotted one that had a crescent moon drawn in blue ink on one of its leaves. Artemisia tugged the vine forcefully and glanced up at the cliff above her. A head looked down at her and then withdrew back. Shouts were heard and Artemisia waited only a few seconds before a large platform of tied together planks was lowered. The platform was something the Hunters built since the camp was up in the mountain and the entrance was down below, it had four ropes made of tree moss connected to each corner and a center rope that tied them all, it was all just a simple pulley system.

Artemisia dragged the sled with the boar on it as near as she could before she shoved the fat pig on with only a little strain. It took more time than usual for the girls to lift the boar up to the cliff but once that was done and they lowered the platform once more and Artemisia and Wolf hopped on. As soon as she stepped foot on the soil of the shelter several of her friends greeted her with loving hugs and warm smiles which Artemisia returned gladly as well.

"Welcome back Artemisia," the head Hunter, Chloe, said with a grin on her face. Artemisia bowed her head and then grabbed Chloe by the hand tugging her away from the others as they dragged Artemisia's prize game to the cook pit.

Chloe's hazel eyes turned serious for she knew that Artemisia was about to tell her something very important, "What is it sister?" she asked cautiously with a little of anxiety.

"Chloe… the Gods have brought a man to our home. Hermes, the boy's father, has assigned him a quest and according to him I am a part of his journey," Artemisia said sullenly. No man was to ever step foot on Hunter land, ever. It was the first and foremost rule.

Chloe's jaw clenched and her eyes burned with disgust at the thought of a mere mortal man even breathing within the area of their confine. "…If it is the will of the Gods it must be done. Although, we shall hold a ceremony at late-afternoon meal to see if he is telling the truth." If they went to Artemis' temple and the Fates told them that Waletus was deceiving them he would be rightfully be executed on the spot. 'Personally I hope he's lying,' Chloe's eyes seemed to say.

Artemisia nodded, "It is almost that time. Shall I fetch him?"

"Please do."

(Part 6)

Several hours prior...

It was dawn. The sky was water painted with pink, purple, orange, and yellow. There was a light breeze in the air and everyone, if asked, would agree that today was a fine day.

Marium Dysi rolled out of bed and stretched her arms and back as she sat up right on the edge of the soft cotton bed. She woke up every day at dawn to wake up Waletus for school and make breakfast for her beloved family. Marium patted and smooth down her chiton then walked out towards Waletus' room which was on the other side of the house.

She strolled around the square walkway and knocked on her son's door. "Waletus, wake up my son. Apollo has given us a new day and it will soon be time for your lessons," she knocked on the door again when there was no response, "Waletus, please wake up dear." It wasn't unusual to not hear footsteps go to the door and open it but it was unusual for Marium to not hear a muffled, groggy groan through the wood.

Marium waited a moment then tapped on the door again, "I'm going in dear," she shouted. She gripped the handle and turned it to see her son's room. She was met with emptiness. No form under the covers or her child anywhere in sight.

Her heart was beating faster and faster. She was close to tears already because she knew something was wrong and her only child was nowhere to be seen. "Waletus!" she shouted as she looked around the room. "Waletus!" she shouted as she ran out and dashed around the walkway. "Waletus!" she screamed frantically even though she knew it was useless.

By now her husband had heard her cries and was out of the room looking at her in bewilderment and concern. "Marium what is going on? What has happened to our son?"

"Rhodes! My dear, our son he is gone! He is nowhere to be seen!" Marium waled between sobs. She gripped her husband by the shoulders and buried herself in his chest. Rhodes embraced her harshly and kissed her head.

"Marium... Marium shush... silence your sobbing, we'll find him... we will," he said to her reassuringly. He was crying as well but he didn't acknowledge it. He had to be strong for his wife. They crumpled to the floor together, limbs entwined, and they wept together at the thought of what dangers their son was in.

V

By the early afternoon the whole town knew of the disappearance of Waletus. The whole town came to give their condolences for the small family. Marium was sobbing the entire time. Everyone who visited promised they would keep an eye out for the boy.

Soon they filed out but Waletus' friend - Ricmos, Kaldur, Konur, Megana, Zoe, and Rayetia - remained. The group of friends took it upon themselves to solve what happened to their friend and were currently rummaging through his room for any evidence.

"What do you believe became of our friend?" Rayetia asked to no one is particular.

"I do not have any ideas but we are able to cross out the prospect of him leaving of his free will," Ricmos replied. Ricmos and Waletus have been friends practically since they were born. His father Brutus, although not friends with his parents, was very close friends with Waletus' uncle Barnabas who was an important figure in Waletus' life. Ricmos knew that Waletus would never run away, he loved his life very much and wouldn't change it for the world.

"Does that mean you believe him to be captured?" Megana asked. She gasped and cupped her hands to her mouth at the very thought.

"A most likely idea," said Kaldur.

"But who would want our friend?" Zoe asked incredulously. "Waletus is of no worth to anyone, his family has normal pay compared to the other residents in the town."

"Perhaps Waletus is the possession the criminal requires..." Kaldur mumbled ominously as he put a finger to her mouth.

"What do you mean?" Rayetia questioned lost.

"Waletus is the son of Hermes and is gifted with the power of speed. Surely a felon would use that skill for no good and possibly abducted Waletus for this."

The room was silent with the revelation. Waletus, their close friend, could be held up somewhere with an outlaw bent on using him for evil. The idea sent a shiver down their spines.

"What do we do?! We must save him!" Rayetia exclaimed.

"Yes but how? We haven't found anything in this room that is of help!" Konur said in frustration.

"Friends, look out the balcony! I think I have found something!" Zoe shouted from where she was on the balcony edge.

The friends rushed out and gathered outside. They gazed down and saw something shining in the distance. The gang climbed downed the stairs and went to the spot. Zoe delicately pinched the item up off the floor.

It was a small golden feather that was the size of a person's palm.

"What is it...?" Megana said in awe.

"This," Zoe said, "Is the break we've been looking for. This will help us find our friend."

Sorry if part 5 sucked a bit :P Before this story was all set up to be spitfire only but to please you I had to put some extra last minute stuff in.

News: updates won't be around 10 days anymore since I have to the extra plot in and will be pushed back to 15 days.

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