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"Thoughts"
"Spells"
Allan's POV
"I'm sorry for all of this." Artemis whispers to me, as we watch my (or ours, but I refuse to acknowledge that) children play with the little hunters outside. I send her a confused look. What does she mean? She was the one to drag me into this. This marriage is solely benefiting her, it has nothing to do with me.
"I wanted to take things slow. You know, like becoming friends first, then moving up the chain. I wanted to earn your trust first, but right now that isn't possible anymore, isn't?" She explains, with a sight bit of hope seeping in at the end. So it isn't directly her fault for this. I don't believe that Artemis is lying, but again my gut feeling could be wrong. As the son of Hera, it is my duty to make this marriage work, even if I'm forced into it. That is what mother would do.
"I wouldn't say that it is impossible to earn my trust back. Actually since we are married, I assume that we are living in this house until the girls graduate, correct?" I wait to receive a headnod from Artemis before continuing.
"It would allow me to keep tabs on you, and therefore earn my trust faster." I am rewarded by a happy and beautiful grin from Artemis, lighting up her entire face. Dammit. I quickly turn around to keep her from seeing my blush. Dammit Allan. It's been centuries since you left the Hunt, and you still have feelings? You idiot, you will only get hurt. She can earn your trust, but don't let her take your heart. Once this event runs its course, offer a divorce and get the hades out of there. First of all, escape before you do something that you'll regret.
"If you're thirsty, I got some drinks in the fridge. I'm going to go bond with the Hunters." I say over my shoulder. Artemis gets up.
"Do you want me to come if it gets violent?" She asks me.
Not wanting her to follow, I respond. "Nah, I want to do this by myself. If you're there, they will 'befriend' me because of you. To earn someone's trust, one's got to do it themselves." Oh Hades, I'm going to die. The new Hunters are going to kill me. Oh Allan from the 8th dimension, how did you get the Shepherds to trust you? (A/N The Allan from The Guardian of the Fell Dragon) I slowly walk down the steps to my demise.
Artemis's POV
I watch as the oldest Hunters tackle him to the ground. They are all crying, probably tears of joy as they wrap around Allan, immobilizing him. His two adopted daughters join the pile of Hunters. He was always good with the children. He probably hates me. If I am in his shoes, I would hate me. I fucking abandoned him and our daughter. I almost break down in tears at the mention of our late daughter. My sweet Diana. The light in our dark lives. It's all because of me at Fate had to take this turn. It was my indirect decision that snuffed the light from our lives, and took Allan away from me. It's a miracle that Allan's giving me another chance. I'm not letting this chance escape. I will have Allan back if it's the last thing I will ever do! I dry my tears and look around. No one saw me cry thankfully. I walk into the house for a glass of water and I encounter Hera sitting at the table sipping her tea.
"How's the marriage doing?" Hera asks me as I grab a water bottle from the refrigerator.
"Technically, we are fiancees. The wedding isn't till Amy and Emily graduate." I remark as I sit down next to her. I'm not one for black tea.
"You might as well be married. Zeus ordered you and the Hunters to live in this house until the wedding. Its like you all are one big happy family." Hera turns around and looks around the house. "It's a big house too, even without the enhancements to accommodate the Hunters."
I take a sip from my water bottle. "How did Amy and Emily take the info that you are their grandmother?" I ask and Hera laughs.
"They were very excited, and even more when I brought them gifts to make up all the birthdays I missed." Hera claps happily. "They love me."
I look darkly into my water bottle. "Lucky you. They don't seem to like me. They took the first chance to escape me." I sigh as I continue on. "They don't like the idea that I am marrying Allan. They think that I will break his heart."
"It has happened before. It could happen again if it's you that we are talking about." Hera says innocently as she looks out the window watching Allan playing around with all the Hunters. I glare at her. I don't need to remember my worst mistake. I just want things to go back how they were before. I open my mouth to retort when the back door open and Amy and Emily walk in holding hands.
Hera coos softly at them, making them blush.
"Hi Grandma! We are going to our bedroom because Father is treating all of us to a buffet!" They both say, while avoiding my gaze. They quickly run up to their room and lock the doors. It seems like I need to earn the trust of Allan's girls if I want even a chance to talk to Allan. The Hunters come in single-file.
"Hello Lady Hera and Lady Artemis, we are going to our room to change into mortal clothes for our trip." The Hunters, led by Thalia, walk into their room and lock the door. Allan comes in rubbing his head.
"Hades, I forgot how energetic the Hunters are. Especially that punk one. Where did you even find her and how did she become Lieutenant? I thought Phoebe was next in line." He straightens up.
"I am treating all of us at the buffet that my company owns. We should probably go up and change into mortal clothing." He declares. "Come on Artemis, let's let changed I guess." Reluctantly, he waves me over and I follow him into our shared bedroom. Our room was originally designed for one person with one small closet, a desk, and a single twin bed, but with the help of magic, he was able to make the room twice as big, with a king sized bed, two walk-in closets on each side and a large bathroom. There is a large window that "sees all". It's apparently a magic-infused window that allows the viewer to see anywhere. I really haven't tried it yet, so I don't know whether Allan's pulling my leg or not. Without a glance at me, Allan walks into his closet and closes the door. I should probably do that too.
I walk into my closet and close the door. I turn around and almost let out a scream. Why are there so many dresses? I don't even own any of these! A letter is created out of thin air, and I grab it.
Hello Artemis,
You will thank me later.
~Aphrodite
Oh Hades. Guess I should make the most out of this situation. I go down the rows , looking for the perfect dress. I end up pulling out a light green strapless dress that stops at my knees, with a silk silver belt. The dress fits perfectly, and it emphasizes my curves. I guess having a goddess of love helping you has its perks. I choose green flats to go along with the dress, and I step out of my closet at the same time as Allan. Allan looks at me, then quickly looks away and makes for the door without any acknowledgement towards me. Hurt, I follow him out and sees my hunters and daughters all dressed up already.
Allan's POV
Dammit Artemis, why do you have to look like that? It's getting harder to avoid my feelings if you are dressed like that.
"Daddy!" Amy and Emily shout as they tackle me. As I try to regain my balance with two young adults clinging onto me, Mother talks to Artemis in low voices. I give them a curious glance, but Mother waves me off. She instead motions towards me to the front porch. With a confused look sent to Artemis, I follow my mom.
Once I step on the front porch, Mother grabs my shoulders.
"Something is stirring. We do not know what but Apollo has an idea. If Apollo is right, we are doomed. Zeus put all gods on standby because he fears for an unseen attack. Be prepared for anything." She whispers to me.
"What could put all gods into a frenzy?" I whisper back and Mother's face darken.
"You are still too young to know this. Pray that it will never happen." Mother responds and then flashes away, leaving me alone. I'm too young? What the Hades? I wonder what got Mother so scared? Dammit, with my luck I will have to be sent out. That's the price of being a glass cannon I guess. I steel myself as I walk back, ready to take the girls out, already crying at the imagined cost of the night.
A/N Again a short chapter. Sorry guys, I don't know what to say. Things are really hard right now, but I don't want to but this story on hiatus. I also don't want to update like once every two weeks, so chapters will be shorter than regular until my life turns around. Sorry guys. Be sure to leave a review!