A/N: In this chapter I'm going to try to capture Athena's more aggressive side, because I don't want her to be too much like Annabeth. My basic point for writing this was because I was tired of Percabeth, so I made this which is like that couple pairing, but still very different.
Athena's POV
I knew men could never be trusted, not even Percy. They always fall for a pretty face but when it comes to true love it doesn't matter to them at all. I believe I've never been so furious in all my life, and that's a big statement since I've been angry in many situations. At that moment, I hated nothing more than that horrible sea god. I thought I was a fool for ever letting my feelings get so high for him.
I stormed away from that arena right when I saw the sight that made me feel as if my eyes had betrayed me. Percy ran after me, a desperate look in his eyes. He soon caught up with me and gently grabbed my shoulder but I pushed him away.
"Just hear me out Athena!" I kept my back facing him, not even bothering to look at him. I swear I would've set him on flames with just the look in my eyes.
"Like I said before, spare me the lies Perseus." I spat at him and continued walking off with calm anger flaring off of me. This time, Percy grabbed my wrist and forced me to turn around. "How dare you touch me? There's nothing I want with you anymore." He looked as though I had just stabbed him, which frankly I wanted to do at the moment.
"Look, I swear on the River Styx that there is absolutely nothing going on between me and Aphrodite. To be honest, she's not even that beautiful to me. Your-" He didn't get to finish because right after hearing that statement Aphrodite appeared behind him and smacked him hard on the back of the head.
"Geez, I try to help you and you go behind my back and say I'm not that beautiful! If you weren't so handsome I would've ended your love life right here." I glared at her with scorn and she just smirked at me.
"What do you mean you tried to 'help' him?"
"Well, the jealousy you're feeling at the moment only accepts the fact that you have a thing for Percy. Artemis and I sort of teamed up for this charade."She winked and wrapped her arms around Percy's neck, which only made me more furious.
"See that anger you're feeling? That only happens when a woman loves a man and wants him all to herself. It's surprising that you're the Goddess of Wisdom when you don't even understand yourself clearly." I narrowed my eyes at her. As much as I wanted her statement to be false, it was completely and utterly true.
"What did you get out of planning this idiotic idea?
"Hmm, beside the chance to kiss Percy the biggest thing I got out of this plan was to prove to you once and for all that your heart indeed rules over your mind. Wouldn't you agree?"
I started reaching for another dagger in my armor belt, but thought better of it. There was no way in Hades I was going to let her win, but I guess I just did. Instead of accepting the fact that I had indeed fallen for Percy, I started walking off but right as I got to the gates of the arena, Artemis appeared in front of me.
"Sister, please just admit it. Practically everyone on Olympus knows that there is some connection between you and him." She said pointing a thumb at Percy.
"I never thought I would say this about a man… but he's a great and a-amazing guy… and perfect for you." She choked on the words and coughed after saying them. "Gods, complimenting a male is like drinking poison to me."
I stifled a small chuckle and glanced back at the young, handsome god who looked back with a small smile. He nervously ran his fingers through his hair and I don't blame him for being so tense. It isn't every day (or ever) that Artemis, the most committed maiden on Olympus, praises a man.
I sighed and placed my hand on my forehead. The odds of victory were on their side and I obviously didn't have any other way of denying that I love Percy. I couldn't even lie to myself anymore and say that I didn't. In fact, I knew from the start I felt something strong for him, but as time went on I found myself refusing to believe it more and more.
"By the way Athena, don't murder him for kissing me. The guys got amazing control. He didn't even kiss me back! Can you believe him?" She glared at Percy. "You want to give it another go? I didn't use my godly-kiss on you which would be the best experience of your life, and if Athena doesn't mind maybe we could do something more?"
"Aphrodite! You go to all this trouble to get them together now you want to take him for yourself?" Artemis screamed my exact thoughts at her.
"But look at him Artemis! Can't we just share? Sharing is caring you know." I rolled my eyes at her and pushed her away from Percy.
"I'm not sharing him anytime soon." He put on his playful, adorable smirk that no woman could resist.
"It's about time you came to your senses and admitted that you really love me." I rolled my eyes.
"Shut it Sea God." I pushed him playfully. He laughed and put an arm around my shoulder. Artemis stood watching with a small, accomplished smile while Aphrodite had her arms crossed over her chest and looked jealous yet victorious at the same time.
Looks like she wins. The heart really does rule over the mind. That's the first and only battle I've ever lost, but I don't intend to let Aphrodite interfere with my love-life anymore, now it's my turn to have some fun. I plan on letting Percy find out what it really means to be with the Goddess of Wisdom. Oh, this shall be fun…
A/N: Sorry it was so short, but good, huh? Don't worry if you think this is the end of the story even though it kind of sounds like that. I plan to have atleast 15 of more chapters, so stay tuned! Thanks for the reviews!
