It is summer vacation! I am so sorry I haven't been updating regularly, if you read my story Troubled Olympians last year you know that I updated that story weekly but honestly Sophomore year has been 10x more demanding than Freshman year and I am so sorry about that! Anyways, here's the next chapter.


Athena had spent 2 days straight planning for the Spring Banquet. She skipped all her meals and didn't even take a nap, not like she needed to, as a god. She tried to somehow incorporate Poseidon's ideas with her own, but it seemed impossible, as Poseidon was suggesting breaking out into a dance number ironically in the middle of the event. They needed to start simple, something that they could both easily agree on...Music.

Once that idea popped into Athena's head, she made her way to Apollo's chambers on the east wing of the palace. She noticed that Artemis was still absent from her chambers, which was strange, seeing as she was taking a small break from the hunters, and she wasn't the type of person to socialize with the other Olympians. Either way, Athena knocked on Apollo's door and anticipated for an answer. After a few seconds, the door opened, and Apollo was smiling brightly at Athena.

"Athena! How can I help you?" Apollo said, as he slicked back his golden blonde locks. Athena couldn't help how nervous he looked, he was acting fake.

"I need help consultating music for the banquet...may I come in?" Athena asked, as she tried to look past Apollo into his chambers, he was up to something and she could sense it...

"Uh, it's probably best if you don't..." Apollo stuttered, biting his lip trying to come up with an excuse that the goddess of wisdom could believe.

"Why not?" Athena asked, raising an eyebrow. Oh yeah, she was suspicious,

"Because uhh," Apollo stuttered again, trying to find his words, "I think you shouldn't play music at all!"

"What?" Athena asked, looking shocked. Apollo loved music, he thinks every event is appropriate for music,

"Yep, you heard me, anyways I gotta go bye!" Apollo said rather quickly and slammed the door in Athena's face before she had a chance to protest.

"That was odd..." Athena muttered to herself, what was Apollo up to? Athena had a feeling she wouldn't want to know, so she decided to walk away as if nothing happened, and get musical advice from the three muses instead.

"That was close, you don't think Athena's on to us now?" Aphrodite asked nervously, biting her nails

"No, there's no way." Apollo said, doing his best to sound confident, as he made his way to Aphrodite, who was sitting on the bed.

"I think you both are underestimating Athena's skills." Hermes said, rolling his eyes, as he threw himself on Apollo's couch.

"Whatever, she'll forget about it soon, she's too busy working with Poseidon on the Spring Banquet" Aphrodite pointed out.

"That's true, even if she is suspicious, she doesn't have any time to investigate." Apollo nodded

"Whatever, we've got to keep on working on this plan for the Spring Banquet" Hermes said, running a hand through his dirty blonde hair.

"What plan?" A voice echoed behind them. The three gods spun around in unison, to see Hera, leaning on the door frame giving the three gods a smirk.

"Uhh, Hera! What a lovely surprise!" Apollo stuttered quickly, forcing a smile.

"Save it, I know you three are up to something, and you did something to Artemis as well, didn't you?" Hera asked, walking towards the gods and raising an eyebrow

"How did you know that?" Hermes asked, stunned, and unsure of what to say next.

"Does it matter, I know everything." Hera began to muse, circling the three gods as if she was a vulture and they were her pray, "and I should report this to Zeus, he'd be furious to know one of his children has been kidnapped, he'd banish you all from the skies of Olympus," Hera mused softly, tilting her head. Aphrodite started chewing her hair, while Apollo looked sick, "You'd become mere mortals, and lose all your powers and abilities," Hera continued, enjoying the looks on their faces. "Or, you could do exactly what I tell you, and I'll keep my mouth shut about this whole incident."

"I like the second option better," Aphrodite pipped up nervously, "What do you want?"

"Zeus is cheating on me, and I need to get revenge on him, this time I need to make a huge statement. I plan to make that statement at the Spring Banquet, to finally get across to him." Hera announced, getting down to business, "And you're going to help me."

"Done!" Apollo and Hermes agreed in unison.

Hera smirked, "Good choice, we'll meet tomorrow to discuss my plans," Hera said, as she made her way to the door, "Until then, try to make sure nobody finds out about what you're doing, you're all so obvious." She said, rolling her eyes, and then walked out the door with grace, yet with eternal godly sass.

Artemis was getting lonely. There was nobody to talk to, not even a single rat in sight to have a small conversation with. She was tired of staring at the boring stone walls, and her black combat boots. She wasn't hungry or tired, seeing as gods don't need to eat or sleep, but she was bored, so beyond bored and angry.

She couldn't believe Apollo would do this to her, she expected this from Aphrodite, even Hermes, but never Apollo. He didn't even trust her enough to tell her what the big plan was, maybe if he would just include her in all the fun stuff, she wouldn't have to tell on him. They were supposed to best friends, the sun and moon together in the sky. But lately, Apollo spent most of his time with other gods, and refused to spend time with Artemis. At first, Artemis was fine with it, but then it became lonely.

At the end, it didn't matter, Apollo was a selfish bastard, once Artemis broke out of here, she was going to tear him apart. Then, she'd steal all of Aphrodite's stupid beauty products and cut off all her hair while she sleeps, and then she'd cockblock Hermes for the rest of eternity. Cockblocking was Artemis' specialty.

Artemis' wrists were starting to bleed, since they've been tied together with rope for...how long now? A few days, maybe even a week. Her entire body felt sore, she desperately needed to move and get some fresh air, she hated being contained like this. That's when she heard a small pop sound, and knew that it was probably Aphrodite flashing in, to brag or make fun of Artemis no doubt. But when Artemis looked up, she didn't see Aphrodite, but rather Athena, staring down at her in disbelief.

"Athena! Oh thank gods!" Artemis sighed in relief

"Oh gods, did Apollo do this to you?" Athena asked, "I knew he was up to something, so I got Hecate to help me find his most recent movements."

"Yes, it was Apollo, but it was also Aphrodite and Hermes, also, where are we?"

"Madagascar, for some reason," Athena said, kneeling down to make eye contact with Artemis "Why would they do this to you? Did they say anything?"

"Athena, they're up to something, I don't know what, but they're coming up with some sort of prank for the Spring Banquet, once I found out, they put me here." Artemis explained, "I'll give you the details later, but can you please get me out of here?"

"Yeah, sure." Athena said, and drew out her dagger. With a minute or so, Artemis was free.

"You ready to go? We should tell Zeus about this immediately." Athena said, as Artemis rubbed her sore wrists.

"Actually, I have a better idea..." Artemis mused, giving Athena a mischievous smirk.

"What do you mean?" Athena asked, confused.

Artemis was tired of being walked over by the other Olympians, she'd never done anything about it before, but enough was enough. Everyone thinks that she will be pushed and bullied, and that she won't do anything about that. Well, Artemis figured that it was time for a change, and she didn't care who she'd hurt in the process.