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Ch.10

Artemis's POV:

"Farewell, Artemis." Percy disappeared with the two children in a red flash.

I was stunned for a few seconds by how cold Perseus was but snapped out of it, remembering why. I had sided with Orion — some guy I had just met — over Perseus — my now former best friend; and now I had to live with my mistake.

Perseus's POV:

It hurt to see Artemis again. Seeing her brought back old memories: the good and the bad ones. She was my best friend but betrayed me for a raping liar. Artems had sent me to Tartarus where I was hunted by many of the gods' enemies. While I was in that hell hole, I missed her; but I began to hate her as well. That led to a painful experience.

I opened my eyes to darkness. My chest ached as well as my head. I was wondering where I was when I remembered what happened. Artemis had chosen that lying brother of mine over her best friend and had sent me to Tartarus. I couldn't believe that Artemis had done that. I felt hurt and betrayed. I stood up and tried to see if I could distinguish my surroundings. As I was getting up, I felt something sharp pierce the palms of my hands. The next thing that I had noticed was the smell. I smelled ash and sulfur. I still couldn't see anything, so I waited for my eyes to adjust more to the darkness. After a couple of minutes, I was able to see outlines of some figures in the distance which was better than nothing with it being pitch black. I checked to see if I still had my daggers and shield on me before moving onwards. I let out a sigh of relief upon realizing that I wouldn't be completely defenseless down here.

~Time Skip~

It wasn't long until I had run into a couple of monsters; and soon after that I seemed to encounter monsters every couple of feet. It seemed as though a god's aura was enhanced here, basically sending a signal to every monster within a 15 mile radius. I was fine for the first couple of weeks; but after a few months, the constant stream of monsters became tiring. I couldn't rest because I was constantly on alert. It was true that gods didn't need to sleep often, but killing monsters nonstop for a couple of days at a time was exhausting. It was during a brief reprieve from the onslaught of monsters that I had some time to think. For the first time in weeks, I reflected on how my life had changed so much. I wondered how my parents were coping with my death. I thought about Apollo and Hermes and how I wouldn't be able to pull pranks with them. And lastly, I thought about Artemis.

I had given Artemis much thought since I had first woken up down here. Thinking about Artemis again made the feelings of hurt and betrayal surface again as well as something else. I didn't recognize it immediately; but after a few seconds, I identified it as anger/hate. I was angry at Artemis and her believing my conniving brother over me. After a few minutes that, anger turned into fury. I was furious with Artemis. I hated Artemis. That's when I felt a searing pain in my forehead and passed out.

~Inside Perseus's head~

When I came to, I was standing on a raging sea. I looked around trying to figure out how I got here. Wasn't I still in Tartarus? I tried to take a step forward, but I couldn't move my legs. I checked my sides trying to find my daggers, but they weren't there. I was completely defenseless.

"Perseus." A voice called out.

I looked around trying to see who had called my name.

"Perseus." It called out again.

I looked around again, but I couldn't nor see who was calling me.

"Perseus."

Again, I tried to locate where the voice was coming from. I was getting frustrated from being unable to find the source of the voice.

"Show yourself!" I yelled out. "Where are you?!"

Three figures began to appear before me. The Fates. I did my best to bow to them, seeing as I couldn't move my legs.

"Rise child." Clotho told me. "Do you know why we are here?

"No." I answered.

"We are here because your hatred for Artemis goes against your domains." It was Atropos who spoke this time. "You should not be able to hate someone you are loyal to."

"Your hate has changed your domains child." Lachesis continued. "Lady Chaos has issued your new domains herself."

I was shocked. Lady Chaos had chosen my new domains. I didn't know how to respond.

Ignoring my shock, Clotho told me my new domains. "Perseus, you are now the god of combat, grudges, betrayal, and wrath."

Once my new domains were given, a pitch black double-bladed spear appeared. The handle had the words που φέρνει πόνο (pain bringer) engraved into it.

"This is your new symbol of power." Atropos told me.

Once I grabbed the spear, I felt as if my body was being ripped in half and as though my mind was being electrocuted. After a few minutes, I passed out again.

~Back in Tartarus~

When I awoke, the spear was in my hands. My daggers were gone, but my shield was still on my back. I felt a little disappointed. The daggers were a gift from Artemis. Artemis. Just thinking her name made me feel angry. The blades glowed a blood-red in response to my anger. I felt different as well. I wanted, no, needed to fight something. I felt a presence behind me and turned around to see a trio of Cyclops.

Perfect. I thought.

I headed toward them. They hadn't notice me. Once they were within striking distance, I leapt up and stabbed the middle one in the eye. Then, I took out the spear, spun it, and sliced off the Cyclops's head. The other two were so stunned by what happened to their comrade that taking them out was fairly easy. Once I had finished killing the Cyclopses, I felt energized rather than feeling exhausted. Since then, every time I kill a monster, I seem to get more and more energy. But I haven't figured out why yet.

As I traveled farther into the depths of Tartarus, I encountered some Titans who had been banished here after the Titan war. I eventually saw Kronos albeit still in pieces. As I was about to pass by, Kronos called out to me.

"Hello grandson." His voice sent a chill down my spine. "Come here."

Seeing that Kronos couldn't harm me, I approached his dismembered form. As I got closer, I had a feeling of uneasiness. Kronos didn't speak until I was in front of him.

"What are you doing in this place, child?" His tone almost sounded sincere.

"I was sent here." I responded, trying to not letting my anger at Artemis surface.

"I see, but what if," Kronos continued, "What if I told you that there was a way out of here?"

I was surprised. Kronos would help me escape. There had to be some kind of string attached.

"But," And there it was. "I will require a favor in the future. Swear on the Styx, and I will tell you how to get out of this place."

I thought about it. Did I really want to stay down here indefinitely? I missed my family, and I didn't know when I would see them again.

"I swear on the Styx to owe you a favor when I have left this place." The sound of thunder could be heard, signaling my oath.

I don't how, but I could sense Kronos's smirk once I agreed to his deal.

"Perfect."

Artemis's POV:

After Perseus had left, I went to Olympus and called for a council meeting. The council would want to know about his return, specifically Poseidon. I sat by the hearth with Hestia while waiting for everyone to arrive.

"Why do you seem so troubled Artemis?" Hestia spoke after a couple minutes.

"Perseus has returned." I mumbled.

"Oh, I see."

"What?"

"You still feel guilty about what happened." She explained to me. "You regret what you did millennia ago."

I stayed quiet. Hestia was't wrong. All the guilt I felt from back then had come back when I saw him today.

"He's changed, Hestia. He's seems colder and angrier now."

"What did you expect? You sent him to a place most immortals fear, Artemis."

"I didn't expe—" I was cut off when the other Olympians began to flash in.

"Why have you called for this meeting Artemis?" Zeus questioned. "And where are the two children that I sent you to retrieve?"

"Perseus has returned. The two children are with him as well."

"WHAT?!"

AN: I'm sorry for being gone for so long. I had writers' block, and I've been balancing two jobs as well as school. Once again, sorry for the wait.

AN2: I also do not plan on abandoning this story. I will finish this, but it may just take awhile.

Constructive criticism is appreciated.