He he, another chap. Good news people, I THINK I'm just halfway done. On with the story.
WARNING: Seriously cheesy moments ahead, even I squealed as I wrote it.
ENJOY!
Chapter 14. Begging for no rash decisions.
I made my way to my place and saw Artemis lay down on bed looking at the moon sticker I secretly perched on the ceiling. A little less classy than those grand paintings the other gods have.
"Hey, that kind of went better than expected." I told her honestly before sliding my body gently down next to her on the bed. I turned my head to see her and her eyes are still glued to the big moon sticker.
"Tell me Percy, would you break an oath for me as I did the same?" she asked.
"Of course I would, I wouldn't think twice about it." I said sure of my answer.
"Would you do anything to see me?" she asked again. I would ask her why she was asking these questions which I answered for the past 12 years but I reassured her so she would not forget.
"I would do everything just to see you." I satisfied her inquiry.
"Do you love me?" she breathed heavily as she was still starring at her symbol.
"When I was a kid, I heard of stories of lost sailors at sea. The moon guided them, they gave them hope, strength and love. The stars guided them to where they need to go but without the moon, do you think they would still survive without the only thing that could be so bright at night?" I asked seriously while looking at the moon. "With all my riches my princess, with all my skill my huntress, with all my power my goddess, with all my will my light and with all my heart my love." I went on and on.
Artemis played with her words and held back obvious tears that were demanding to get out. Until one slid from the corner of her eye and turned to face me,"Swear on the Styx to never tell anyone what I am about to tell you and to think first before you act." she said. I promised her and swore on the cursed river which made me nervous.
"It is about what Zeus told me, he made me an offer." I motioned for her to go on and fight back her hesitation, "He said he would forgive me and make our daughter, his granddaughter, a goddess," That's great! I wanted to hug her tight but I knew more than to disturb the goddess of the hunt. She continued, "only if I swore on the Styx never to see you again."
"Then?" I asked, noticing she was holding back a bit.
"I agreed." she was crying uncontrollably now and I felt my whole world shatter, my vision darkened, and my heart unaffected by the invincibility that came with the Achilles' curse.
"Why?" was the only thing I could let pass my shocked system. I wanted to scream; don't you trust our daughter could make this alright? And, what about us!
"I was fortunate to be so close to Diane from the moment she was born. I did it so she could know you, so she could be with you Percy. Believe me, I did not want to do it but-" she began explaining but I cut her off with a kiss. We were at it for a while but she pushed me back and began to whimper, "Don't let it be hard for me Percy, I leave at morning. My father was merciful enough to give me a night to talk with you." I kissed her more passionately this time and she returned. The kiss that is my reality, the kiss that made everything seem so perfect, the kiss from the woman I am completely in love with, no one could match up to Artemis.
When morning came, I woke up groggily but shot up when I noticed that no one is there beside me. I fought back tears and got clothes on quickly. I ran out and jogged to Artemis' palace. It looked abandoned and I was instantly hit by depression. I turned back to make my way to the throne room to ask where Artemis was (but still avoid mentioning the discussion we had last night) but I saw a girl with black hair and green eyes. I instantly knew who she was, "Diane" I hugged her but she pushed me off.
"Why did you do it father?" she spat the last word out, letting some strands of her hair brush her cheeks.
"To protect you, and your mother. I guess you know who she is." I answered looking straight into her eyes which didn't really make each one of us uncomfortable.
"I have been traveling with her and yet I still lived a lie. My mother Thalia was much more a mom to me than she was. She was weak to be needing protection." what she said made my blood boil. Diane will not talk about her mother like that.
"Enough Diane!" my voice boomed which made her silence. "Your mother is now gone so you could be a goddess and not go to some quest Zeus has planned for you. She left and swore never to see me so I could spend time with you and see you grow up so never even think about your mother as a coward." I defended her. Though she broke me, I still don't and probably never will have it in me to say anything bad about her (and not because she could easily turn me to a chipmunk).
"Do you know that the hunt is wrecked ever since they knew their lady broke her vow and last I heard she is left with just my mother for aid? Do you know that I am hurt by living 12 years of my existence in a lie? Do you know that I definitely do not want you as a father?" she spat.
"Do not speak rash child! You need time to think clearly. You may use your mother's palace and I will meet you there tonight. "I told her speaking loudly. I do not wish speak so harsh to her but she was being stubborn.
"Nice to see you dad." she had tears in her eyes and ran towards her mother's quarters. I left her to give her some time to think.
"PERCEUS!" someone yelled behind me again. I turned and almost got terrified to see a fiery red Apollo.
"You killed my sister!"