Kagome: No, Yuka and I were just talking. I accidentally must have shouted.
Yuka: yeah we were just talking about something that happened back home in Japan (is slowly approaching the topic feeling that now since Kagome knows perhaps Kagome might end up wanting her sister to know)
(as thalia seems to just continue standing there she continues) nothing much really (is trying to make it seem like a small thing not realising how big it might turn out to be in Kagome's sister's eyes) just my dad being in a gang and being abusive to my mom and me. like I said nothing big.
Thalia: That's something big, Yuka. Very big.
Yuka: it really isn't that big I am used to it. it is just how dad shows he loves me.
Thalia: There's no true love in abuse, Yuka.
Yuka: mom says it is just something we have to live with. That it is our duty.
Thalia: Have you ever asked yourself why you have to live with it? Why you can't get away?
Yuka: yes but the answer is very simple in Japanese culture wives and children are I guess considered Possessions of a sort
Kagome and you and Sota got lucky Mrs. Higurashi ended up marrying a man who was kind and caring and treated his possessions well. ( thinks along the same lines as her mother that Zeus had been Mrs. Higurashi's husband.)
Thalia: Neither my nor Kagome's mother's married our father. But Kagome's stepfather was good to them, and Dad is good to us.
Kagome: Yuka is under the same delusion that her mother is that Zeus and my mom had been a married couple but that day was always away on business and that my step father had been only a boarder who dad allowed to stay there during his business trips. (learned from her mother about what Yuka's mother had thought)
Thalia: Oh, I see. That does make sense.
Yuka: So yeah mom and I will be in this position for the rest of our lives until dad gets tired of us. and either leaves us or kills us whichever comes first. (know those are usually the most common escapes from abuse.) but like I said it is no biggie. I got used to it.
Thalia: Kill you? You have to keep yourself safe, you know.
Kagome: some abusive parents and spouses have a tendency to kill their spouse and child. I have seen it on the news a couple times.
but I think it is rather disturbing that Yuka talks about it so casually.
Thalia: Quite, I don't think anyone should be able to.
Ayumi: why does it bother you miss? (looks at Thalia) I understand why it bothers Kagome or me but I don't understand why you let it bother you. I know you are her sister but you barely know Yuka. (had been sitting there the entire time calmly and quietly)
Thalia: Why shouldn't I care about a fellow human life?
Ayumi: I was just asking.
Thalia: No harm done, don't worry.
(that evening after Yuka and Ayumi had left)
Kagome: Thalia I am glad our sister Artemis didn't hear our conversation with Yuka today. I would worry about what she would have said. (begins heading towards cabin one)
Thalia: She might have overreacted, you may be right.
Kagome: Goodnight Thalia. I hope you sleep well. (walks over to her sister and hugs her before finally heading on her way to bed.) (hopes that Artemis doesn't ask Thalia any awkward questions)
Thalia: Night, Kagome. See you tomorrow. *walks back to Artemis*
Artemis: (sees Thalia walk in though it is obvious her heart is heavy with something but doesn't know if it is something that Thalia would be interested in sharing) Thalia is there something troubling you?
Thalia: Ah, no... Not anything of real concern.
Artemis: alright. (smiles) (though she is still concerned but decides to not press the matter feeling that Thalia will reveal it when she is ready.)
(the next morning June 26 Yuka comes back to the camp with Ayumi and has a smile plastered on her face is she hiding something or has she got some good news from home and what's more will she reveal it)
Kagome: Yuka, what's happened to you? You seem happier.
Yuka: mom says she wants me as far away from my dad as she can get me (uh oh obviously her mom is know getting more concerned so something bad must be going on at home) she says that even though it is her duty to stay with him no matter what she wants me out of harms way so she is working to arrange for me to move away from home. and into an apartment alone. and work to support myself.
Kagome: That's good news! Is something worse happening at home though, to make her go into action?
Yuka: I don't know because as she was saying that I heard dad in the background yelling at her and telling her to get off the phone. then the line went dead. and that was earlier this morning.
Kagome: I hope she's okay.
Yuka: So do I. (is fighting back the tears) (also had not noticed that she and Kagome had now been talking to each other where everyone of Kagome's friends or family could have heard them)
Thalia: Are you concerned for your mother, Yuka? *came over, having heard*
Yuka: yes very much so. I tried to call her back several times on the way here and I never get any response. I am worried what dad did that could have moved her to tell me to move away from home and find a way to support my self. I am very afraid for her.
Thalia: I'm sure she's okay... I'm sure Dad can help you both out, if you need it.
Ayumi: I highly doubt there is much a business tycoon can do to help Yuka and her mom. (neither girl realize exactly who Zeus is)
(doesn't mean to insult anyone)
Thalia: *realizes Ayumi wouldn't really know who Zeus is* If Yuka moves out, she'd need some money. Maybe her mother could go with her. They might even be able to stay nearby... Besides, Dad's not really a business tycoon...
Ayumi: what do you mean your dad isn't really a business tycoon. what else could he be.
Thalia: Neither of you will faint, will you?
Yuka: I can't speak for Ayumi but I can tell you this that after going through what I went through with my dad and my conversation with mom this morning I don't think there are many more surprises that exist in this world.
Thalia: I bet this will change your mind. You've studied a bit of Greek mythology, right?
Yuka: yes it is a required class at our school. I am pulling a B+ in it why?
Thalia: Then you know of the Lord of the sky and all of that. Do you know my father's name?
Yuka: I don't believe Mrs. Higurashi ever mentioned Kagome's father's name when she spoke to mom and me.
Thalia: Zeus. Our father's name is Zeus. And yes, he's the one you're thinking of.
Yuka: if that is so then what does that make you and Kagome? (is curious because she had never really noticed that Kagome had any real trouble in school.)
Thalia: We're demigods. All of us that live in the cabins are, from one god or another.
Yuka: Wow who would have guessed that the stories Ayumi and I studied in Greek mythology would turn out to be true.
Thalia: Not many people. But now you know... Mum is kind of the word, too, please do your best not to tell now you know, please.
(as their talking Yuka's cell goes off and Yuka quickly answers it and as she talks to whoever is on the other line Yuka's face falls and she almost looses control of her emotions right there but manages to maintain control so as to not break down in front of Thalia and the rest of Kagome's relations but the look on her face alerts Thalia and Kagome that the news was not good)
Yuka: (looks as if she is going to cry any second)
Kagome: Yuka, what happened?
Yuka: that was Tokyo general hospital mom was rushed there about an hour ago and right now is in the ER they aren't sure what happened yet but she had multiple injuries this time.
they said they didn't think there were any life threatening injuries but they can't be sure this early.
Kagome: Oh no... If there were only a way to get to her... Do you think we could, Thalia?
Thalia: I will speak to dad about it and see if there would be a way to get there and back in quickly. I will even speak to our sister Artemis she might be able to help a little .
Kagome: And Hermes, he's the messenger. He's fastest.
Ayumi: Artemis. she is the princess of the moon isn't she? (oh no has confused Greek mythology with Japanese mythology is it any wonder she is pulling a C- in Greek mythology)
Kagome: Princess? No. Just the goddess. As well as maidens and the hunt.
Ayumi: (looks extremely confused)
Kagome: What's the matter, Ayumi?
Yuka: she always missed that question on all the tests in class she has a tendency to confuse Greek mythology with Japanese mythology
(meaning that she thought Kaguya (who was the princess of the moon in Japanese myth) was actually the Greek goddess of all those thing that Kagome had just said that Artemis was and that and vice versa)
Kagome: Oh! Right, Artemis isn't at all like Kaguya. They've got different stories and different powers.
Yuka: yeah plus Kaguya was a trickster and very troublesome where as all the tales in Greek mythology that I have ready about her have colored her in a much gentler light.
Thalia: Kagome while I go to speak with Dad and Lady Artemis about this could you take Yuka and Ayumi and go speak with Hermes. we can cover more ground that way.
Kagome: Yeah, see you in a little bit. C'mon guys. *leads them to Hermes* Hey Hermes?
Hermes: (looks up at Kagome) hey sis what's up? you look a little troubled.
Kagome: Yes, well, Yuka's mom is in the hospital. But, she's in Tokyo. Can you help us with a super fast transport there and back? Just so we can see her, you know...
Hermes: I don't see why not but how did she end up in the hospital might I ask?
Yuka: (looks first at Kagome wondering if this strange man is able to be trusted doesn't wish to tell him anything if he is likely to be dangerous himself.)
Kagome: *looks at Yuka, and nods to reassure her* Yuka's father... Isn't particularly kind to them...
Yuka: my dad is abusive and also in a gang mom used to tell me it was our duty to stay with him no matter what but this morning she called me and told me to start thinking about getting an apartment and moving away from home living on my own and supporting myself getting me as far away from my dad as I could get. (then tells about how the line went dead after she had heard her father tell her mother to get off the phone and also about the call from Tokyo general hospital)
Hermes: (looks at her calmly and smiles a gentle smile) I think I can find you a fast way to get there and back again but I would suggest you wait until your father hears about this and he might be able to get you a better transport there and back and possibly give some help to your friend as well. To say nothing of what your sister Artemis would say or do.
(meanwhile)
Thalia: (sees Zeus and Lady Artemis in the same area which makes her relax she can kill two birds with one stone and walks in) Hello. (smiles at both of them ) uh Kagome's friend Yuka's mom is in the hospital.
Zeus: Is she really? How is she?
Thalia: they don't know she only arrived in the ER an hour ago. but she arrived there with a good number of injuries the doctors said they didn't think any of them were fatal but it was to early to know for sure. and Yuka only got the call from Tokyo general hospital about 30 minutes ago.
Kagome want to know if you knew of a fast way we could get there and back so we could pay her a visit.
Zeus: The same way you all got to Japan when you went to visit. Is that fast enough?
Thalia: yes I think that would perfect.
Artemis: Though Thalia I am curious to know how the girl's mother ended up in the hospital in that condition and does it have something to do with what was bothering you last night?
Thalia: Ah... yes. See, Yuka's dad is kind of abusive to her and her mother...
Artemis: (her face goes three Shades of red you can tell she is furious) And no one has tried to offer aid to them?
Zeus: Artemis calm down from what Mrs. Higurashi has told me the mother believed it was their duty to remain with that abusive gang member no matter how cruelly he treated them.
Thalia: And, I've been trying to talk to Yuka to see what we can do. I'm afraid right now, visiting her mom is the best thing we can do.
Artemis: at the moment I would say that is the best we can do for the mother but we will have to consider later what is the best we can do for Yuka herself. I will accompany you girls when you go to pay her mother a visit in the hospital that way I can keep my eye on you and her incase that man shows up at that hospital and tries something funny.
Thalia: Okay, I'm sure that'll be fine. Let's just introduce you, then.
Artemis: (goes off with Thalia to where Kagome and Yuka and Ayumi are sitting waiting to hear from Thalia)
Kagome: (sees Thalia) Hey sis what did dad have to say?
Thalia: You know how we got to Japan last time? That's it.
Kagome: sounds like a plan (smiles)
Thalia: And for those of you who haven't met her, this is our older sister, Artemis.
Ayumi: it is nice to meet you (looks at Artemis)
Yuka: (looks at Artemis) hi it is a pleasure to meet you. (her voice sounds like it is at the edge of cracking mostly because she is so worried about her mom)
Artemis: Nice to meet you both too. However, I think we should move, and quickly.
Kagome: I agree (Kirara who had once more been loaned to them by Sango soon takes them over to Japan and to the hospital and they land there safely)
Thalia: Now to see your mom.
Yuka: (walks into the hospital with everyone behind her and gives her mother's name to the receptionist)
Receptionist: Ah yes your mother has been placed in the critical care unit. you and three of your friends may go in and see her.
Yuka: do they know what is wrong with her?
Receptionist: you would have been better off asking what wasn't wrong with her who ever attacked her we can be sure wanted to kill her but so far has failed.
Artemis: Thank you very much. C'mon Yuka, it's best if we go up now.
Yuka: (nods and they head up to the Critical care unit and soon arrive and the doctor in charge allows Kagome, Artemis, and Thalia to go in with Yuka)
Yuka's mother: (is conscious and smiles at her daughter and the friends she brought with her.) Hello my darling daughter I thought you were visiting your friend Kagome in America.
Yuka: I was, but they let me come here to see you.
Yuka's mother: I see my little girl I want you to stay as far away from your father as you can get while it is my duty to stay with him even when he does something like this to me. (knows that her husband had been the one to do this to her) I don't want you to get hurt. I don't care what you choose to do as long as it keeps you safe Yuka find your self an apartment somewhere in Japan or if you want find an apartment somewhere in America so you can be close to Kagome. find yourself a job and try to find happiness. what ever that may entail.
(looks over at Artemis and Thalia) I don't believe I know you two but since you seem to be friends with my daughter I would at least know your names.
Artemis: I'm Artemis, and this is Thalia. We're Kagome's older sisters.
Yuka's mother: Ah I see I didn't know Kagome had sisters.
Kagome: (looks at Yuka's mother) (since she had filled her sisters in on what story her mother had made up to cover up the fact that she had just up and seemingly dropped out of the school in Japan that her mom had enrolled her in a year round boarding school in America) if it will make you feel better I will speak to the Dean at the Boarding school my mom sent me to and see if he might be willing to allow Yuka to enroll. that way her father might not be able to find her.
Yuka's mother: Kagome your rich business tycoon father is the one paying for your tuition for that school I couldn't ask him to pay for Yuka's tuition as well I don't think it would be fair to your father no Yuka will continue her schooling in between a part time job and trying to survive where ever she chooses to live.
Artemis: Don't worry about our father's money, it's really not an issue.
Yuka's mother: I don't see how you figure young lady? I would like to be somewhat fair to your father and so him the kind of respect his wealth has earned him which includes not causing him to be bothered with paying for Kagome's school tuition and also paying for a child he really has no responsibility to at all. (suspects that Artemis and Thalia are still very young just barely out of their teens)
Artemis: Our father usually delights in helping those who aren't his responsibility, when they need help.
Thalia: yeah you could say it is the philanthropist in him (is sharing and inside joke with Artemis)
Artemis: *laughs* Yes, I'd say you're right.
Nurse: (walks in to the room) another option you have is if you really suspect that your husband is really the person who landed you in here you could place your daughter into the foster care system while she still has the ability to get help in that way or if you know Kagome's father and mother really well (is speaking to Yuka's mother) you might consider signing over custody to the two of them. that is always an option for you. (had come in to give the mother another shot of medicine into the IV.)
Yuka's mother: yeah but I don't really know Kagome's father I only know her mother.
Nurse: True but how much worse could Kagome's father be than the man you believe did this to you?
Artemis: Not any, he's much kinder, if he put you here.
Nurse: (looks at Artemis confused but then just goes with it believing that Artemis was talking about about Kagome's father owning stock in the hospital) exactly I am sure if he were here he would willing you allow you to sign custody over to him and Kagome's mother thus placing your daughter in safer hands than she would currently find herself in. oh and by the way miss (looks at Yuka) your father is in the waiting room he wants to see you after you finish your visit.
Yuka: (soon looks terrified)
Artemis: I'll go with you if you like.
Yuka: (nods) thank you.
Yuka's mother: Artemis when you next speak to your father ask him what he would suggest I should do and tell him that if he wants me to and if he feels it will protect Yuka I will sign custody over to him but only if that is what he believes I should do. I don't want my daughter to be hurt anymore.
Artemis: Of course. We'll figure something out.
Yuka's mother: (smiles as she allows herself to get some much needed rest)
Yuka: (as she and her friends head to the waiting room to meet her father. she can feel the tears starting to fall)
Kagome: Are you okay?
Yuka: yeah I am alright. (manages to regain her composure and plaster a smile on her face for Kagome)
(soon they arrive in the Waiting room)
Yuka's father: Well, Well if it isn't the little brat who just had to go visit her friend in America. (walks over to Yuka and not even Caring about the friends she had with her slaps her hard enough to send her flying into Thalia)
Artemis: *running in front of Yuka and Thalia* Hey! Don't treat her like that!
Yuka's father: You going to stop me girl. (pushes Artemis)
Artemis: *quickly recovers, gets behind him and puts him in a headlock* Yes, actually, I am.
Yuka's father: you are a tough girl I will give you that. (elbows her in the stomach hard) but I am your match in strength.
Artemis: No you're not. *hardly flinches, and holds his arms*
Yuka: (marvels at how strong Artemis seems and then looks at Thalia) She took two hits from him that would have if not broken some bones would have at least left me badly winded.
Yuka's father: (stomps mercilessly on Artemis' foot in some attempt to break her foot but yells at Yuka) You listen to me girl no matter where you go you will never find safety I will always find you.
Artemis: You don't seem to realize the point I'm making. While she's under my protection, you won't touch her. Do I make myself clear? *uses her hold to slam his face into the ground, and off her foot*
Yuka: That looked like it had to hurt.
Yuka's father: (gets up) under your protection? you aren't old enough to be her guardian. you are at best about 14 yourself girl! (is a stubborn man)
Artemis: Wrong, you half-wit human. I'm three millennia old.
Yuka's father: you just used a lot of long words there miss I am not but a humble gang member what is it you are getting at?
Artemis: Let me dumb it down, then. Okay, you're wrong about me being fourteen, you moron. I'm three thousand years old.
Yuka's father: you have to be kidding me.
Artemis: Am not.
Yuka's father: to be that and still look so young you would have to be one of the live forever persons what ever they call them.
Artemis: I'm a goddess, you're right. You're not very literate are you?
Yuka's father: have you ever met a gang member who read books?
Artemis: I don't associate with members of a gang, actually.
Yuka's father: well let me tell you most of us have dropped out of school and are not educated much at all. and because Yuka is my daughter I can do what ever I want to her do you understand me girl (is talking to Artemis) if I want to cut off her hand or break both her legs you don't have any say in whether or not I do it or not. (had been release when Artemis had thrown him face first on to the floor and now gets up and goes over to Yuka and hits her again and then follows it up with a punch to her face)
Artemis: No you can't. Because you told me you were in a gang. And we have witnesses of abuse to your daughter. I'll put you in prison... or my faster way. I should just turn you into a rabbit and have it done with.
Yuka's father: you think you could turn me into a bunny? I am sure Yuka even finds that funny.
Yuka: (is dazed from being hit by her father like that)
Artemis: I'm quite sure I can. *holds Yuka by her shoulders, keeping her steady* And she probably doesn't care either way. Not that she can tell since you hit her!
Yuka's father: those I gave her to day were just light loving taps compared with what I have done to her before some of them have completely knocked her out at least she is still conscious.
Yuka: (though she is very dizzy she manages a nod to let Artemis know she is still awake and conscious of what is going on around her)
Yuka's father: I own her and her mother. and one day I will manage to succeed in killing her mother and then her. and that at least you can't stop unless you want to find someone who you think would be better able to raise her. (laughs at Artemis)
Artemis: My family will take them in. *feels really angry, wondering why they're still talking, and sets Yuka down, lunging for his throat* And you won't kill them.
Yuka's father: (sidesteps and tries to punch Artemis)
Artemis: *dodges and goes to kick him in the back* It's easier to surrender.
Yuka's father: Gang members don't know how to spell that long word much less the meaning of it.
Kagome: (looks at Thalia) is Artemis really planning to kill him?
Thalia: I... don't know. She might think it necessary. It doesn't help that he's a man.
Yuka: (having managed to get her breath back looks at Thalia) does she have a deep seeded grudge against men?
Thalia: Yes. She's the goddess of maidens. Men to her are corrupt, and corrupt the women they are with.
Yuka: then I guess she doesn't really like the idea of marriage either.
Thalia: Not typically, no.
Yuka's father: your murderous little friend is trying to kill me get over here and stop her before I come over there and give you a severe spanking.
(is talking to his daughter)
Thalia: Yuka, stay with us.
Yuka: (had not even moved) do I look like I am going to help my dad if he wants rescuing he can get his gang friends to come here and protect him.
Thalia: I have to make sure. Others before you have pulled worse stunts.
Yuka: after what my dad put me through there have been times I have wished I had never been born. (can feel the bruising from his last couple of hits beginning to throb and can feel the pent up tears from all the times he had abused her over he life beginning to flow down her swelling cheeks)
Kagome: *hugs her* It's alright, we're going to protect you now.
Yuka's father: (manages to escape Artemis this one time.) So long girl (laughs and heads out the doors of the hospital)
Kagome: it seems that most gang members are also cowards he just ran away from this fight. (had seen Yuka's father run away from Artemis before she could really do any major damage)
Thalia: Yeah, but he'll be stupid enough to come back. Good thing we're not leaving your side.
Yuka: I can not ask you to do that.
Thalia: Good thing you don't have to ask, huh?
Yuka: yeah.
Kagome: (looks at Artemis who is now walking back to them) Artemis I think we should head back to America and let Dad know about this whole thing Dad will know how to best proceed.
Thalia: Uh huh. Artemis, let's head back and talk to Dad.
Artemis: Alright Thalia that is a good idea besides before any full decisions we should see how Zeus wants us to proceed.
Ayumi: if you want you can just drop Yuka and me back at our hotel.
Artemis: No, she'll stay with me tonight. You're welcome to, as well, Ayumi, if you don't want to be alone.
Ayumi: thank you for your kind offer but either way you would have to drop us off at the plaza hotel anyway all the things she and I would need are in our hotel room. we will meet you where you are staying after we get our things.
Thalia: yeah they will need their toothbrushes and pj's and extra set of clothes. (is said as Kirara heads home with them all on her back)
Artemis: Yes, we'll stop by there on our way back then.
Kirara: (lands outside of the plaza hotel and the two girls head inside and collect their essentials and then return to their friends and they finally once more arrive at Camp half blood)
Kagome: (returns to where Inuyasha is and sits with him)
Thalia: (heads off to find Zeus, while Artemis leads Ayumi and Yuka to cabin eight) Dad?
Zeus: Yes, Thalia?
Thalia: we are home from visiting Yuka's mother in the hospital it turns out that Yuka's father was the reason she ended up in the hospital and is at current doing her best to fight to live and wants Yuka to be as safe from her father as she can be. she told Yuka to find a place to live anywhere she chose as long as it would keep her safe from her father. (yuka's father) then one of the nurses came in while we were visiting and said that if Yuka's mom wanted her safe and sound she might consider placing Yuka in to foster care or if Yuka's mother knew you and Kagome's mother well enough she might sign over custody of Yuka to you. (tells Zeus all the rest about how Yuka's mother had asked Artemis to find out what Zeus thought would be best to protect Yuka and that she would abide by your decision and about how as they were leaving the hospital about running in to Yuka's father about how he had slapped Yuka and then how he and Artemis had gotten into a bit of a wrestling match and then how he had slapped and punched Yuka and then finishing the very end of the battle where Yuka's father had run away before Artemis could fully do to much harm to him): what do you think we should do father?
Zeus: I agree that keeping her here is safest. But I don't want to leave her mother unprotected. I think that her mother should come as soon as she is well enough to be moved, so we can keep an eye on them.
Thalia: I agree with you father. though I don't know when the hospital will deem that she is strong enough to be released.
Hera: (had been with Zeus the entire time but had remained quiet for a little bit and now speaks up) you need concern yourself with learning about that Thalia I am sure Zeus and I can convince Apollo to keep an eye on her until she can be moved here.
Thalia: I'm sure he will.
Zeus: well Thalia let Artemis know that I deem it wise to keep Yuka here among us is the safest choice but that I am sending Apollo to keep an eye on Yuka's mother and to transport her here when the woman is strong enough and we shall choose who shall guard them when that time comes though I think Artemis will do a good job at protecting Yuka since she has already faced off against the man that threatens her.
Thalia: Yes, I agree. I'll tell her. Thank you, father. *bows a bit, and goes to tell Artemis*
Zeus: (goes and finds Apollo) Ah Apollo just the man I wanted to see.
Apollo: Yeah, Dad?
Zeus: I want you to keep an eye on Yuka's mother who is currently in Tokyo General Hospital. Her husband had for many years been abusing her and her daughter Yuka and now he has tried to kill his wife (Yuka's mother) luckily he has failed this time but he will try again and I want you ready. when she seems strong enough to where she can safely be moved I want you to bring her here.
Yuka is already here and is currently in the care of Artemis. but as for you be on your toes it is very possible that Yuka's father might try to do his wife harm while she is in the hospital if he does you must act swiftly.
Apollo: Gotcha. I'll do what I can, and bring her when she's well.
Zeus: good I wish you much luck my son. Yuka's father made a fierce enemy out of Artemis for during the time Yuka, Kagome, Thalia, Ayumi, and Artemis were visiting Yuka's mother in the hospital and were on their way out he struck Yuka twice and punched her once
Apollo: He won't get that close to her, I'll keep an eye out. Alright, I'll go. See you soon.
*leaves to keep an eye out*
Zeus: (smiles Proudly then goes to check on Artemis and Yuka)
(arrives at Cabin eight) Artemis how is everything going?
Artemis: Quite well, Father. Thank you.
Zeus: I take it that Thalia delivered my message.
Artemis: She did, yes.
Zeus: good. I trust you to take good care of Yuka. she needs a person who she can trust Since her own father proved he can not be trusted. (is basically complimenting Artemis but telling her to be gentle with Yuka because she needs someone aside from Kagome and Ayumi to be able to trust)
Artemis: Of course, only the best treatment.
Zeus: (Smiles) good I still can't believe that Yuka's father was fool enough to attack Yuka with you standing there. didn't he know what you could do to him if you had wanted too?
Artemis: Not in the slightest.
Sesshomaru: (comes over and stands by Artemis) most humans have very little fears of gods or goddesses, gang members and night robbers as well don't even believe that there are such things at gods or goddesses. so they believe what doesn't exists can't hurt them. (since he had dealt with Night robbers once himself and decided to dispatch them)
Artemis: That is true. They live without consequences, why should they fear the gods?
Sesshomaru: (laughs) true enough but it think you put the fear into the heart of the man that angered you earlier today.
Artemis: Good. A good dose of fear is necessary once in awhile.
Sesshomaru: (kisses Artemis' head as he usually did) you are one of the toughest women I know but you know how to balance your toughness out with gentleness when you need too.
Zeus: (smiles and heads off to be with Kagome and Inuyasha before dinnertime comes)
Kagome: Oh, hello Dad.
Zeus: Kagome it is good to see you and Inuyasha doing well. plans have been laid Yuka is staying in your sister Artemis' care and I have Apollo keeping watch over Yuka's mother and he will bring her here when she is strong enough to be moved. I just figured I would let you know. (smiles) and how has Sota been settling in?
Kagome: Yeah! He's doing well, actually.
Zeus: well I am glad to know he is doing well. (soon hears the call for dinner time and so leads everyone from his cabin to their table and soon is talking and chattering with his family as usual)
(meanwhile back at Tokyo general where Apollo is keeping a sharp eye open on yuka's mother)
Yuka's father: (tries to slip into the hospital to see what harm he can do to his wife while she is recuperating) So that little snot nosed 14year old managed to spirit my daughter away for now I will still see my wife dead there is no one that can stop that.
(mumbled under his breath so most normal people would not hear it but one person most certainly hears it (Apollo)
Apollo: *becomes alert and stands in front of her room*
Yuka's father: (walks up to the door seeing Apollo not realizing who he is) get out of my way little boy.
Apollo: I'm going to have to ask you to leave.
Yuka's father: (prepares to push past Apollo) I don't take orders from the likes of children like you and that pesky little fourteen year old I saw earlier this morning.
Apollo: I'm not a child, sir. No one's allowed in with the patient, please escort yourself out.
Yuka's father: I am her husband. and I mean to see my wife so kindly go find someone's shoes to shine. (pushes Apollo out of his way)
Apollo: *pulls him back* No. Stay out.
Yuka's father: You do not want me mad little boy the pesky fourteen year old she brat was lucky I decided not to break her arm. ( meaning this man has now convinced himself that he could have injured Artemis)
Apollo: I don't care, you're not going to break anyone's arm, including hers. *nods toward the room* So, walk away on your own or make me drag you out by an ear.
Yuka's father: you are not strong enough to drag a full grown man by his ear you punk kid.
(finally tired of the exchange of words tries to slap Apollo)
Apollo: *catches his arm* Want to test that theory of yours? *grabs his ear, fully ready to drag him out*
Yuka's father: yes little boy now I would suggest you go home to your mommy before begins to worry about her baby
Apollo: You first, as you're the younger of the two of us. *starts to pull him along*
Yuka's father: I am well over 29 years old and you are about the same age if not younger than the pesky fourteen year old girl I met earlier to day.
Apollo: We are the same age, as we're twins. Apparently you weren't listening to her tell you how old she is.
Yuka's father: Children like you and her always play at being older than you really are.
Apollo: Oh really? How would you know?
Yuka's father: because I have a daughter that used to pretend she was a grown up and I often beat her for it.
Apollo: Maturity levels have no set age. You're in your thirties and you have yet to develop any.
Yuka's father: you would beat your child too if you had any not that you would not at your young age
Apollo: I do have children. I've never struck a single one of them.
Yuka's father: I beat Yuka and her mother constantly from the day I married Yuka's mother I beat on her and from the day Yuka was born I was verbally abusive to her and when she got old enough to survive it I became physically abusive to you beating her ever chance I got. and look at the good it has done her.
Apollo: That woman is almost dead! You call that good! Maybe I should inflict deadly mortal wounds on you!
Yuka's father: I was talking about my daughter you pea brain. my abuse has done Yuka a world of good.
Apollo: It's no different, and you know it. Abuse is abuse, and it's not good either way.
Yuka's father: look I don't tell you how to raise your children don't you tell me how to raise mine.
besides I am sure Kagome's father kind though he may be has probably struck his child at least once.
Apollo: He's never hit us, at all.
Yuka's father: (Tries to pull away from Apollo) you are a pretty strong young man. alright I will leave for now little boy I will be back tomorrow morning.
Apollo: Do yourself a favor, and stay away.
Yuka's father: I will be bringing a couple of my friends with me tomorrow so you won't stand a chance. (laughs as he leaves)
Apollo: Let's see him try.
Yuka's Father: (walks away)
(after protecting Yuka's mother for 2 days Apollo finally hears words that literally spell instant safety for Yuka's mother and give him an idea how to he will be able to get her to camp halfblood without anyone suspecting him of ill intentions. Two of the doctors who had been assigned to her care are speaking about the necessity of transporting her to a hospital in America where more efficient treatment can be administered)
Doctor1: do you really think she is stable enough to survive the transfer from this hospital all the way to the one in New york?
Doctor2: Of course she is besides there is nothing more we can do for her here so there really isn't any choice.
Apollo: I can take her to New York myself, if you like. Her daughter is staying with my sister, it would be no trouble.
Doctor1: well yeah but would you be prepared for any mishap that might present itself? are you trained in CPR? Would you be able to help her if she some problems arose?
Apollo: I've had quite a bit of medical training, rest assured.
Doctor2: that is good we want to make sure the person transporting her is competent. ok you can take her have your vehicle outside by this afternoon and we will have her outside waiting by that time one of our nurses will give you the address of the hospital that she is to be dropped off at.
Apollo: Alright, will do. And I'll sign anything you need me to, as well.
Doctor1: that is good just be careful Sir and remember her life will be resting in your hands. but no pressure. (laughs as he goes to do his work)
(later that afternoon the doctors wheel Yuka's mother to the curb waiting for the strange young man who was suppose to transport her to the hospital in New York)
Apollo: *pulls up in his car* Hey, need a ride? *laughs*
Doctor1: (laughs as he helps Yuka's mother out of the wheelchair and into Apollo's car) Nice ride I hope you have airplane transportation plans or ship reservations to get you from here to New york unless you are going to tell me that your car and fly. (laughs again)
Apollo: Don't worry yourself. *smiles*
Doctor2: well at any rate here is the address of the hospital where you can drop her off when you arrive in New York.
(hands Apollo a piece of paper)
Apollo: Thank you, have a nice day. *drives a bit up the street* Ready to fly?
Yuka's mother: (looks at Apollo trying to place why he reminds her so much of the nice girl who had visited her on the 26th with Yuka and Kagome)
Apollo: Yeah? Are you ready to go?
Yuka's mother: yeah I am ready. I am just trying to figure out why you remind me of that sweet little girl who cam with Yuka and Kagome to visit me on the afternoon of the 26th.
Apollo: Oh, right. *laughs to himself* We're twins.
Yuka's mother: Wow so I guess that kind of makes you Kagome's brother. (since Artemis had told Yuka's mother that she and Thalia were Kagome's sisters)
Apollo: Yep, I am. Alright, ready, steady, go! *pulls his car into the air, and starts to drive*
Yuka's mother: (is not sure what to think about this young man who seems to own a flying car but doesn't really worry about it considering that if might mean her husband will be less likely to track her down.)
Apollo: I have another question for you. We can take you to that hospital, or treat you right where we have your daughter staying. I am a doctor, myself, and my children are well educated in treating injuries like you've got. We can keep you safer that way, close to home.
Yuka's mother: I will let you choose since the other hospital doesn't even know I am being transported there so it would mean another possible few hours of waiting. (yes some Japanese hospitals do transport patients on a spur of the moment decision with out giving the recipient hospital any real heads up)
Apollo: Then, I'll just take you home then.
Yuka's mother: oh but how rude of me you and I have not been properly introduced yet. my name is Cindy. (I cam up with a spur of the moment name for Yuka's mother)
Apollo: I'm Apollo. I'd shake your hand, but, as you can see, I'm driving.
Cindy: Not a problem (smiles)
(after what seems only a few hours the come to a perfect landing right near Camp half blood)
Apollo: We're here. Do you need any help walking?
Cindy: I think I can manage. (smiles a little)
Zeus: (sees Apollo arrive with Yuka's mother) I see you got her here safely my son.
Apollo: Yep. And we'll continue treating her here.
Zeus: good I will alert your sister of your success and let Yuka know her mother has been brought here safe and sound. while you take her down to the infirmary and get her set up. (walks off towards Cabin eight)
Apollo: Okay, come with me.
Cindy: (follows Apollo as he leads her to where she can be treated)
Zeus: Artemis your brother has returned home victorious. Yuka's mother has been retrieved and is being taken over to the Infirmary. can you let Yuka know.
(had been speaking to Artemis)
Artemis: Of course. *smiles* We'll be down to see her shortly.
Zeus: (smiles) I am glad to see plans play out so well.
Artemis: Yes. *goes to find Yuka*
Yuka: (is as usual sitting and talking with Kagome as friends are won't to do.)
Artemis: Yuka, your mother has been safely transported here.
Yuka: Mom has been brought here? (is a little shocked considering that she suspected that her father would have tried to make sure he could always find her if he had the chance since her mom had ended up into he hospital many times before but she is also very glad to know her mom is safe)
Artemis: Yes, she has. She's in the infirmary completing her recovery.
Yuka: (smiles) I am so glad that is seems mom and I might actually escape from dad this time. (meaning there actually had been a time they had both tried to escape from the abuse but it had seemed impossible so the mother had just about given up hope and just called it her duty to remain with that man)
Kagome: this time? you mean you and you mom had tried to escape from your father before?
Yuka: yeah but all the other times escape seemed so impossible we would run away but then something would happen that ended us both right back at square one and finally after the seventh attempt mom began to just give up. she would tell me it was just our duty to put up with it.
what else could I have done back then. I was only about 10 years old back then.
Kagome: Not much, you're right. C'mon, lets go see your mother.
Yuka: ok (smiles)
(soon Kagome, Yuka, and Artemis arrive at the infirmary where Yuka's mother is being tended at this moment by Apollo and his son Will)
Apollo: (sees Artemis) hey sis how are you doing?
Artemis: Quite well. How was your stay in Japan?
Apollo: I can see how annoying Yuka's father probably was to you. he told me that you were lucky he went easy on you and that he could have broken your arm if he had wanted to. and that you were merely a fourteen year old girl pretending to be older than you really were.
Artemis: Stubborn man, he is.
Apollo: totally he kept trying to get by me probably to do some harm to Yuka's mother I stood firm and now she is safe in our care.
Artemis: That she is, that she is.
Yuka: yes this time it seems mom and I might actually escape. (smiles brightly)
Apollo: This time? (looks at his sister in hopes she can enlighten him)
Artemis: They've tried, but they end up back where they started...
Apollo: ah yes but back then you didn't have us on your team Yuka Now you have all of us helping you and if we want you to vanish from your father's sight that is just what you will do. (is making a little humor not realizing that it might end up frightening Yuka and her mother)
Yuka: (looks at Kagome wondering what this man might mean by what he is saying)
Apollo: (looks at his sister) how come no one is laughing at that joke?
Kagome: They don't get it, Apollo. He can't find you in here unless we want him to, which we don't. There's a barrier around the property.
Yuka: Ah I understand now. (actually begins laughing at her own stupidity)
Apollo: (smiles at Yuka) I can only imagine he is probably searching for you as we speak but like I said he won't find you. Dad will no doubt make further plans on how to permanently keep you and your mother safe from your wicked father but for now let's just believe that there is nothing your father can do to harm us.
Hades: (walks in) because there isn't if that man so much as shows his face I believe that Artemis will chase him off no doubt.
but for now I think we can go about our activities like nothing concerns us for until danger presents itself it shouldn't be considered. (smiles kindly at Yuka and then at her mother ) (though the smile seemed kind it had sent a shiver down the young girl's spine)
Kagome: Are you okay, Yuka?
Yuka: (smiles at Kagome) yeah I am fine.
Artemis: (looks at Hades) must you try your hardest to frighten a child who was scared enough already.
considering you have no clue what Yuka and her mother have been through uncle Hades. (is still talking to him since he had not walked off)
Hades: I didn't try to frighten her at all!
Yuka's mother: (looks at Hades) it isn't your fault it has to do with how her father treated her. (meaning he would act like her wanted to be her best friend just before he tried to hurt her)
Apollo: let's forget all about him and just get you some rest (smiles at Yuka's mother )
Yuka: (smiles at Hades now realizing that he is not really a threat)
(over the next night or two Yuka began to make friends with a lot of Kagome's family and began feeling less alone and even more confident that she and her mom will finally fully escape her father. as the day Dawns on the first of July (which would be the night of the new moon for Inuyasha) Yuka gets up to another day of freedom and spending time with her friends)
Kagome: Morning, Yuka!
Yuka: good morning Kagome.
(and yes Yuka's father manages to arrive at the camp not that he knows that it is a camp or even that Yuka and her mom are there he suspects it is only a farm but one of his gang friends have been spreading rumors that his daughter and wife might try to hide in a place like that)
Yuka's father: (arriving at what appears to be only a farmstead and soon tries to walk on to the farm stead to inquire if they had seen a woman and a girl.)
Yuka: (is sitting and talking with Kagome, Percy, Annabeth and Thalia completely oblivious to her father being just outside the barrier)
Yuka's father: (keeps stubbornly trying to walk towards the farm stead not even asking him self why he doesn't seem to be moving)
Kagome: Is that your Dad at the barrier, Yuka?
Yuka: (looks where Kagome is looking and all the color drains from her face) I should have known that escaping him would never be that easy.
Percy: Annabeth I don't know how you feel about this but I think we would do well to Alert Mr. D and hope he can get rid of the pest.
Thalia: (decides to go and let Artemis know what is going on and so runs back to Cabin Eight) Lady Artemis we have a problem. Yuka's father is now right outside at the barrier.
Artemis: I'm coming, let's go.
Thalia: (heads back out with Artemis and soon the two of them can see the man still trying to get in so her can inquire about his wife and child)
well what should we do?
Artemis: He knows who we are, he'll know she's here... We need someone else.
Sesshomaru: (walks out of Cabin eight and looks at his wife in name) Artemis let me deal with this pest. if he is the one who tried to hurt your friend Yuka I know one way to rid of him once and for all. (pulls the Tokijin out of its sheath a look of murder in his eyes) (you can tell he doesn't take kindly to people harming people that his family and friends care about)
(but as he says that sees Dionysus walking out of the big house with Percy next to him)
Percy: (Points out the man that is Yuka's father) what did I tell you Mr. D? that is Yuka's father and no doubt means to try to harm Yuka and her mom.
