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Chapter 21: Bittersweet Reunion

I knew by the way he looked at me.

I was proud to say that I was considerably perceptive when judging one's thoughts. The look in Seth's eyes in that brief glance and how we shared this personal link was enough for me to determine that the usual malice and hatred he had towards me was currently mixed with this strange, foreign amalgam of curiosity and recognition. Such a change could only happen if Seth knew what I suspected he knew.

To make sure, I had tapped into his thoughts the moment he looked away, just to make sure I wasn't mistaken.

All I saw were images that weren't supposed to be there. Images from the past that I knew, could only come from one person that I couldn't control...

Apollo. I thought with clenched teeth. I should have known he would have told Seth the truth. I couldn't force him to swear not to like I did with my hunters. He must have told Seth what happened that night, but what else did he tell him?!

While I was troubled with my thoughts, Seth and Percy (with Zoë joining them soon after) have now gathered together. Atlas, who had slightly backed away due to Seth's surprise attack, now towered over the three menacingly.

He gave a visible look of disgust as he glared at the son of Poseidon and my lieutenant. However, once he landed his gaze on Seth, the one who attacked him, he blinked; staring rudely at me before turning his attention on Seth. He started to laugh.

"You must be that son of Artemis Luke informed me about." Atlas said, still chuckling. "To think I nearly punished him for the crude joke."

Seth's eye twitched; his tone sarcastic. "I'm so glad my existence amuses you Atlas."

Atlas sneered. He directed his attention towards me. "I never knew you had it in you, Artemis. Since when did you decide to sire this hidden weapon of yours?"

"I am no weapon of hers." Seth interrupted before I could reply. "What made you think I came here for her? I came simply because you held one of my best friends as a hostage. That's all."

I inadvertently directed my gaze downwards. His harsh words cutting me like a swift knife. Even after knowing what I did, Seth was still very angry towards me.

Atlas looked at Seth amusingly, giving a vicious smile. "What's this, Artemis? You can't even handle your own? You're even more pathetic than I thought."

I glared at him, unable to speak due to my exhaustion. I heard whispers of Seth's conversation with Percy and Zoë.

"We are no match for Atlas," Seth said quietly. "As much as I want to deny this, there is someone else who stands a better chance."

Percy started, "you mean-!"

"My Lady," Zoë finished. "I see what thou are getting at. For once, you are making sense."

"For now, I'll try to distract Atlas while one of you get Artemis freed." Seth said, and then he added, "so who's going to help me?"

"Percy will free Artemis," Zoë said surprisingly. "I…I believe that line applies to thee."

"But Zoë," Percy protested. "T-that would mean that last line-!"

"I can handle it." Zoë hissed. "Do you doubt my abilities?"

Percy hesitated.

"What are you pests muttering about?" Atlas said. "Enough chitchat- it's time I ended you brats for good!"

He swung his javelin down with such force that I almost feared Atlas may have ended the trio then and there. Smoke and debris formed from the impact, when it cleared I saw with relief that Seth and Zoë had escaped. The two of them were simultaneously aiming Atlas with arrows in different directions, purposely aggravating him. Percy, as it turned out- headed towards my direction.

"What are you doing, boy?" I said wearily.

"The sky," he said sternly. "Give it to me."

I felt my eyes widen. "Don't be absurd- the impact will crush you!"

"Annabeth held it!" he pointed out.

"She barely survived," I said, "I do not know if you will be so lucky."

"I'll die anyway!" The son of Poseidon slashed my chains apart with his sword, freeing me. "Now give me the sky!"

He knelt down beside me, his arms straining as we held the sky together. I hesitated before Percy gave me a hard expression, and I knew then that nothing I say would hinder him. So I slipped out, and the moment I was finally released from that burden felt like complete bliss and ecstasy. My coordination felt slightly off from the light pressure at first before I quickly summoned my hunting knives and attacked Atlas.

I dodged his outstretched javelin. My weariness slowly being replaced with adrenaline as my battle with the Titan dragged on. Seth and Zoë were previously knocked out of the way prior to my encounter, and they had recovered enough to continuously shoot arrows. However, this time Zoë was the only one that continued to fight Atlas alongside me. When Seth saw how I was freed, he had moved on to assist the others in fighting the monsters.

I continued to assault him- trying to land multiple hits that would have proved fatal if not for his speed and endurance. As for me, I was forced to be on the defensive many times. Seeing as how I was just released from that burden, my strength wasn't where it ought to be. I knew I couldn't hope to beat Atlas in this state, and with Percy holding the sky, I had to trick Atlas into holding it.

I dodged his weapon, backing up to keep some distance between us. As expected, Atlas charged towards me, laughing maniacally as he tried to stab me. Behind me, Percy sat only a few feet away.

I purposely tripped.

"No!" Zoë called out in alarm, stepping in between me and Atlas. She shot an arrow to attack. I mentally tried to tell her to move, but Atlas had quickly swapped her aside, causing her to land on some nearby rocks.

I didn't have time to worry when Atlas stabbed downward, I narrowly avoided his attack and very quickly, with Atlas' hands still on his weapon I heaved the javelin up and aimed it backwards- tossing Atlas straight towards Percy.

Thankfully, Percy somehow knew what I intended and quickly moved out of the way, forcing the Titan under his burden once more.

"NOOOO!" Atlas screamed. "NOT AGAIN!" He bellowed a string of obscene Greek curses.

I finally sighed in relief. The immediate threat finally dealt with. I still got up quickly. I did not know how serious my lieutenant's condition was previously, but that impact definitely made her condition worse.

I scrambled towards where I last saw Zoë. As I approached where she laid, I had to hide my gasp when I finally saw her clearly. There were numerous bruises all over her body. Her bitten side was stained with more blood, and the wound appeared to have rapidly gained infection. I lowered my eyes in grief as I carefully carried my lieutenant out of the wreckage.

It was already too late for her.

"My Lady…" Zoë whispered, "I…I am glad to see you well."

I gave a sad smile. "Thank you, Zoë. If only the same could be said to you. If only I had warned you earlier..."

"It is not your fault, my Lady," Zoë interrupted. "I knew what I was doing."

Our conversation was rudely interrupted when the son of Poseidon called for me.

I looked up, only to finally notice the Quest members running in a panic. I stared, unable to even react as I heard the sound of weapons and monsters moving up the cliff nearby. My attention was only on my lieutenant. I must get her somewhere safe quickly.

The others gave worried glances when they finally noticed Zoë in my arms.

"The wound is poisoned." I informed them grimly.

"Atlas poisoned her?" Percy asked.

I shook my head. "No. Not Atlas."

"The stars…" Zoë said weakly, "I…I cannot see them."

"Nectar and Ambrosia!" Percy exclaimed in a rush. "We have to get her some!"

"It's too late Percy," Seth whispered, his eyes narrowed in concern? I briefly wondered how Seth and Zoë arrived on better terms. "The poison has already spread too quickly. She…only has a few hours at most."

"Unfortunately, that is true." I said, wondering how Seth was able to deduce her condition so quickly. Then, I remembered his relation with Apollo and would have rolled my eyes if not for the situation.

Suddenly there was a sound of what appears to be a large, old fashioned mortal plane.

"Get away from my daughter!" A blond mortal male shouted amidst the chaos. He shot numerous rounds of bullets. At first, I thought the attacks would be useless, but when the monsters started to vanish. I figured the mortal must have done something to change that outcome.

"Is that…" Seth breathed.

"My dad!" Annabeth exclaimed. The plane was now turning back for a second round.

"Whoa." Grover said.

He…was not bad for a mortal.

"A brave man," I muttered in acknowledgment. Although a bit brash in my opinion, at least he has given us an opportunity to collect ourselves. The monsters were already regenerating, and I doubted the mortal had enough armaments to take out a whole army.

Mentally, I summoned my silver chariot, which landed softly beside us.

"Get in." I ordered, still carrying Zoë in my arms. Percy helped me carry her, which I didn't complain. Seth and Annabeth helped carry a battered Thalia, with the satyr bringing up the rear. Grover quickly played some of his woodland music, and the vines helped hinder the monsters as we made our retreat.

As my chariot soared into the sky, away from those beasts, Annabeth's father flew his plane beside us steadily.

During the whole flight, no one said anything. My mind was too focused on my lieutenant, and I watched with growing worry as the immortal aura that surrounded her grew dimmer and dimmer, indicating how limited her lifespan was. I have already binned her injuries the best I could at the start of the trip, but it didn't seem to be of any use.

The Quest members' silence was most likely due to their near-death experience, with Thalia appearing the worst amongst them. While I tended to Zoë, apparently, the traitor son of Hermes had met his demise by Thalia's hand. Seth also didn't say anything to me as I drove my chariot. The closest we've ever came to a conversation was when I would catch Seth's steady gaze on me, as if trying to say: I know what you are hiding.

But when I found myself wanting to explain to him mentally, he would flicker his eyes briefly towards Zoë, suggesting that we should discuss the issue later once Zoë was cared for. I immediately agreed to his…polite offer.

We arrived at our destination after nightfall.

Seth and Grover carried Thalia out first, while Annabeth ran to greet her father. Percy stayed with me for a moment, before I told him that I could handle it from here. I did not believe it best to carelessly move Zoë around. I knelt down beside her in my chariot as the others talked excitedly with Annabeth's father.

I placed a hand on my lieutenant's forehead, her temperature too cold, and her immortal aura continued to dim. Once the aura died out, so did Zoë. Thalia approached, standing behind me, worried just as much as I was. Zoë shivered visibly, letting out raspy breaths as I held her close to keep her warm.

"Can't you heal her with magic?" Percy said behind me as the others approached. "I mean…you are a goddess."

I sighed, my gaze saddened. "Life is a fragile thing, Percy. If the Fates will the string to be cut…there is little that I can do."

But perhaps I can heal part of the wound? At least ease her agony? I placed a hand at Zoë's injured side, but she quickly gripped my wrist and shook her head.

Do not waste your energy on what is already lost, my lady. Zoë told me mentally. You are still recovering.

I do not want to see you in such suffering, Zoë. I protested.

Zoë gave me a weak smile. I have accepted my fate. Will you deny me this?

"If that is what you wish." I said softly.

Zoë gave a nod, her hands clasped tightly against her shivering form.

"Have I….serve thee well, my Lady?" she asked softly.

"With great honor," I told her warmly. "The finest of my attendants."

Despite the pain, her face relaxed. "Rest… at last."

She reached her hand out to Thalia. "I'm sorry we argued. We could have been sisters."

"It's my fault," Thalia choked, her eyes blinking hard. "You were right about Luke. About heroes, men-everything."

"Perhaps not all men," Zoë amended, directing her gaze at Percy Jackson. "Do you still have the sword, Percy?"

I narrowed my eyes in confusion until I saw the pen in Percy's hands, recognizing it instantly. Hmm…why did I not notice the similarities before?

Zoë held it up, examining it with a weak smile. "You spoke the truth, Percy Jackson. You are nothing like…like Hercules. I am honored that you carry this sword."

Percy didn't reply, his face downcast.

"Seth Hunter," Zoë stated, her acknowledgment caught Seth by surprise. "There are no words to express…how much I have wronged thee. You were right to criticize my views. Due to the actions of one male, I have hurt countless other people who do not accept my prejudice. I have attacked and scorned thee for no valid good reason. For that…I ask for your forgiveness."

Seth was quiet for a moment, before he moved forward until he was face to face with Zoë.

"I…I forgive you," he murmured. "But I...I'm also at fault. I know what really happened, Zoë. It is I that should ask for your forgiveness for insulting you and your hunters so ignorantly."

Zoë looked surprised for a moment, before she smiled weakly.

"Thank you, Seth." Zoë said. "On behalf of the hunt as its lieutenant, I forgive thee as well. If things were different, I dare say we might have been friends." Seth nodded, giving a light chuckle.

"Yeah…if only things were different." he muttered, drawing his attention towards me when he said that.

I felt a chill go down my spine.

"Stars…I can see the stars again, my Lady." Zoë said, smiling.

I felt something warm trickled down my cheek. "Yes, my brave one. They are beautiful tonight."

"Stars…" Zoë whispered. I felt her body go limp. The aura around her disappeared.

I looked down at Zoë's lifeless form, my expression filled with unparalleled grief. I placed a hand above her mouth, and whispered the ancient incantation.

Release and be known throughout the heavens. I whispered in ancient Greek.

Zoë's body started to glow, before it became tiny silver particles in my hand. I stood up, and released my grasp. The silver particles soon found its desired place in the night sky. I smiled at the constellation.

"May the world honor you, my Huntress," I declared. "Live forever in the stars."

I heard Annabeth choking back a sob, and saw her father comforting her. Thalia was also wiping away her tears. Grover didn't bother to hide his bawling as he played his reed pipes sorrowfully. Seth and Percy did not shed tears, but it was clear that the lost of my dear lieutenant was hard on them too. I was touched by their sympathy.

The sound of lightning and thunder alerted me back to a crucial matter. The Winter's Solstice! I could not be late. Father better listened to my demands for action or Zoë would have died in vain.

"I must go to Olympus immediately," I announced. "I cannot take all of you, but I will send help."

I placed a comforting hand on Annabeth's shoulder. "You were brave beyond measure, my girl. You will do what is right."

I looked towards Thalia, sending her a mental invitation to join the Hunters. She nodded briefly, accepting my offer. I sent her my sympathy. Traitor or not, it must have been painful for her to cause her former best friend's demise.

"You did well," I said to Percy. "For a man."

He appeared to want to say something, but instead only nodded in response.

"A job well done, satyr." I addressed Grover, who appeared to…look faint?

"T-thank you, Lady Artemis!" he exclaimed, kneeling. "It's an honor to be of service!" I nodded briefly before I addressed the last Quest member.

"Seth." I said softly. He turned and gave a questioning look. "I must depart. Would you like to come with me? I believe…we have urgent matters to discuss."

Although I would rather not deal with Seth's case especially right after Zoë's passing, I felt it wouldn't be fair to him if I chose to delay due to personal issues.

Annabeth gave a questioning look. "Lady Artemis…are you saying Seth is able to go with you? I thought you will be in your divine form."

"He is able to."

"I-I am?" Seth said in disbelief.

"However, he can only witness my divine form." I told them. "That is how he is born."

With that said, I quickly mounted my chariot. Seth paused for a moment, looking uncertain before he seated himself in the back. With a flash of silver light, I entered my divine form and was thus able to will my chariot to Mount Olympus at top speed. We quickly arrived at my palace on Olympus. Mentally, I knew that the Winter's Solstice meeting would be starting in an hour. Hopefully, that was enough time to address most of Seth's questions.

I noticed Seth looking around my palace with slight amazement. His eyes directing its gaze everywhere, as if trying to commit the place to memory. It was his first time being here. It was my first time bringing a mortal male in willingly.

"Make yourself comfortable." I started. Seth only nodded silently, his face stoic as he seated himself on my silver leather sofa by the furnace. I almost expected Seth to immediately go into a rage, yet his quiet demeanor puzzled me.

I went into my changing room, magically transforming the dirty rags into a brand new hunting outfit. My hair was done up in a single braid, and the dirt and sweat that was on my face have vanished completely. When I was done, I chose to transform into my adult form as I sat down across from Seth, who still had yet to say anything. Wasn't he angry?

"I believe…that it was my brother that told you this?" I questioned.

"Yes." he finally said, his voice sounded stiff and morose.

"What exactly…did he tell you?"

"Everything," he replied, "as far as what he knows that is." He turned away, staring at the furnace beside him blankly. "I still do not know your reasons for hiding such…critical information from me." I detected the accusing tone underlying his statement.

"I see," I stated softly. Then, I asked him what was bothering me. "Why are you so calm? Aren't you angry?"

He narrowed his eyes. "Of course I am. In fact, I am so infuriated right now…I find it difficult to express it. Apollo also insisted that I listen to your side first before I state any accusations, which I easily agree with surprisingly."

I swallowed. "So you want to know my reasons? That will be given. Is there anything else you would like to know?"

"Anything you are willing to share with me." Seth answered. "I won't interrupt. So if you are willing, give me a gist of what happened from the very beginning. I understand you have a meeting to attend. I wouldn't want to bother you too long with my petty troubles."

"Your problems are not petty to me." I insisted. "Don't ever think I would think so little of you."

Seth only shrugged. His expression clearly telling me: Go on.

So I did what he suggested. I started from the very beginning, the time before his birth to the very present. I didn't leave anything out. Now that Seth was aware of most things, hiding anything from him now was pointless. I nearly hesitated when I mentioned my dilemma with Aphrodite in the beginning, but I continued on. I also kept trying to remind him that I did care for him, and that I was only trying to keep his best interests in mind without Seth getting hurt.

I nearly scoffed at my previous intention. I've ended up hurting him more than I could imagine.

I went into the most detail during my actions that night nearly two years from now. I didn't know how much my brother told him, but I tried to tell my side as accurately as possible. Then, I told him about how I made my hunters swear not to reveal it to anyone, my conversations with Apollo and Hephaestus, my clash against Aphrodite, and my small involvement on his first Quest. Seth only gave a brief nod or two to show that he was listening, though I could tell he was a little surprised to learn that I was that little girl on the Arch.

"That is all I have to say." I finally finished. Was it enough justification for my cowardly actions? I couldn't tell. Seth had his head lowered, his jaw clenched.

"So the reason…" he started, shaky, "why you didn't tell me…was because you did not want me to feel despair? That you were afraid…that I would go insane with grief?" He scoffed lightly.

"Am I so predictable…that you just decided what I should or cannot do?" he said.

I gritted my teeth. "I did not have such intentions-!"

"I already gave you a chance to explain yourself." Seth interrupted, glaring at me. "Now, it is my turn to talk. Alright?"

I narrowed my eyes slightly, still not used to dealing with rudeness. But I kept my mouth shut and decided to listen to the very end.

"You manipulated me," Seth accused, the apprehension and feeling of betrayal visible on his face. "You knew that I would have hated you, and you used my anger against me. Athena was right after all, I was too blind to notice."

I frowned. What did Athena say to him? Although I knew that it would eventually come to this, I felt my heart ache even more.

"Even worse…" Seth muttered darkly, "was that you intended to keep this from me. If it weren't for Apollo and the fact that I am not bound by those interference laws, I would never have known. I would have never guessed. Not only that, you even dragged your hunters into this. Your hunters…I don't even know where to begin. All this time, I must have been laughed at for being such an ignorant fool."

He suddenly got up, somehow unable to even look at me. He started pacing about, his hand rubbing his forehead in frustration.

"I understand now, that the death of my previous…family wasn't your fault." he said, his voice strained, "but even so…even if you were not responsible for their deaths, you cannot deny that your secrets have now drained every purpose I have in my life!"

"It was always my ambition to be better than you, no matter how impossible it is for me." Seth said through clenched teeth. "I have trained countless hours…days, months, and for what? For this dream that I know will never be real. Yet I continued anyway, just so I could one day look in a mirror and proudly say that I have done my best to achieve the impossible. That one day I could look at my reflection and not feel second class."

He scoffed. "Even now, I still feel so weak. I have exhausted the camp's resources over and over. It's like, I can't advance the skills I have without trying something new or have another Quest thrown at me. There is only so much I could do before I reached my limit."

"Before, I would have said that I have never felt so humiliated in all my life before that day January 5th two years ago. But now, now I am beyond embarrassed to say that I have been proven wrong! Can you imagine how I felt, when I realized that the very person I hated…turned out to be innocent- and my misguided hate, which was the force driving me towards my goal, is now so laughable that it's pitiful?"

"Do you have any idea what your 'good intentions' almost made me do?!" he exclaimed angrily. He stood in the middle of the clearing, his presence in my palace still unbelievable to me.

I didn't answer, partly due to the anguished look he threw me.

"I betrayed them all," he admitted. He lifted a hand to clench his arm tightly, but I could see him trembling still. "Apollo showed me these images of my future…my friends…Chiron…I betrayed everything I once believed in. I never knew I was even capable of such a feat. By the end of it, I didn't even recognize myself."

I widened my eyes, my mouth agape. Seth…would have betrayed us? Was this the reason why you told him, brother? I would not have thought Seth would betray us, didn't he prove his loyalty when he refused the traitor son of Hermes' offer? Yet, if what Seth was saying was true, and that Apollo really did show him these images of the future, no wonder my brother acted so rashly and went against my wishes.

"Then there was the prophecy." Seth uttered the words like it was a curse, his countenance grim. "Perhaps your deception did have some merit after all, since it looks like my whole life was already laid out and pre-planned for me."

For a moment, there was silence. I was too astonished by what Seth informed me to say anything. Seth still remained standing, his arms crossed.

"I still don't comprehend you, Artemis." Seth said, breathing heavily. "Though I am in every way you, I feel like you still aren't telling me something."

I raised an eyebrow, for once confused at his words. "What do you mean by that, Seth?"

"Your reasons aren't good enough." Seth stated. "The consequences are clearly too high, and it would have been better for you and for me if you had told me beforehand. Yet I have a feeling…that you already knew that. But you went through with them anyway. So I want to ask…"

Suddenly, I grew nervous. I didn't know what Seth wanted to ask, but I sensed that he finally figured it out...

"You wanted to prevent my death, didn't you?" Seth said quietly. I felt my heart stop. "That was…the only reason I can think of that would have driven you to do what you did. If you really did care for me as you claimed, then I suppose you would do what you can to prevent my…my fate. I think…you thought that following the prophecy may end up with your desired outcome, I don't know." His countenance softened slightly. "Am I right?"

"You…are almost correct." I admitted. "Though, the prophecy only came to mind after I made that choice. I only realized too late that my deceiving you was already preordained. Since I have already set your prophecy in motion, I thought I might as well follow through with it, which was why I made my hunters swear not to tell. I thought…that if your anger towards me would encourage you to get stronger- I thought you have a better chance of surviving in the end."

"I see…" Seth said briskly. "But tell me, Artemis, did you not once think that your intentions will perhaps backfire?"

"I have considered it."

Seth looked confused. He took that moment to sit down on the other end of the sofa, his arms over his lap. "Then…how could you possibly deal with the fact that you could have been wrong? According to Apollo, you were wrong. You would have…no, you could have gone through all that for nothing! I may end up surviving for all the wrong reasons! Or I may have ended up scorning you until my last breath!"

I gave a small smile. I didn't know if Seth realized it, but he had just said that last statement in the past tense. Was there hope for me after all in mending our broken relationship?

"If you do survive, but still continue to hate me….It would be worth it." I told him honestly. "You know that I've never had a child before, Seth. Perhaps, it's due to my inexperience that I made such poor choices. But I will let you know- and I swear that this is the truth- that your happiness is what matters to me. Although…I know now, that I have utterly failed in expressing that intention."

I felt Seth went completely still. My sharp hearing picked up on his uneven breathing. Was he in shock?

"Y-you're joking right?" Seth finally said. "There's no way 'it would be worth it' if I turned against you like that. You wouldn't tolerate such treachery from me."

"Maybe if it was someone else," I admitted. "Even if it were one of my own hunters, I will not hesitate to strike them down."

He stared at me in disbelief. "T-then why…why am I an exception? I've done nothing to earn it."

"It's because you are my child, Seth." I told him. Seth scoffed.

"Why do you insist on calling me that when we both know that isn't true?" Seth muttered. "I am not your child nor am I your son. The fact that you are even tolerating my complaints is…illogical to me. I'm just a copy that you shouldn't even bother with…didn't you tell me that once?"

"I call you my child only because I deem you as one." I said calmly. "I never once treated you like you were just a copy at all. What I said that night…I knew it was hurtful and it couldn't be more further from what I truly think of you. You have your own thoughts and beliefs. You have your own morals. It was not I that helped Percy and Annabeth bring back Father's missing bolt. I did not rescue myself. Those are your own accomplishments. That is enough to show that you are your own individual person, Seth. We just happened to have the same physical characteristics and interests. That is all."

Seth grew quiet, taking in my words silently. He remained silent for so long that I feared that I may have said something wrong before he finally uttered those words I longed to hear:

"Now that I finally understand why you did it- your answers are…justifiable. So I think I…I believe I can forgive you." he said slowly, unsure. I couldn't mask the relief stretched out on my face. "However, even if I forgive you for your past actions…I still do not trust you."

I nodded, still glad nonetheless. "I understand."

"Apollo…he told me that I can't tell anyone who doesn't know already about what I've learned." Seth informed. "I don't know why…but he made me swear not to tell anyone else. He also said…that we should still act like nothing's changed."

I frowned. "I'm sure my brother has his reasons for telling you this. But very well, I will go along with what he told you."

Seth nodded absentmindedly. "When's your meeting again, Lady Artemis?"

I blinked at his formal address towards me. So now he was treating me like he did the other Olympians; with respect instead of scorn. Hopefully, I pray that one day he would acknowledge me as his parent instead of as a deity.

"In a few minutes," I realized. I got up and walked towards the entrance. Seth followed right after me. I drew an outstretched hand. Seth looked at my offered hand questionably.

"It's faster if I teleport us there." I told him. Seth was hesitant, before reaching out and grasping my offered hand firmly.

I gave a reassuring smile before the two of us vanished into thin air.

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A/N: So that is the end of that! The next chapter will be back in Seth's POV. It's been awhile since I wrote anything in his point of view. I am aware that some issues such as a certain goddess of love were not yet addressed. I plan to cover these missing parts in the next chapter so don't worry! Suggestions are also welcome!