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Author's Note: I am Handicapped with Aspergers, Dyslexia, OCD, ADHD and a whole lot more so please bare that in mind if my spelling is off. I use spell checker. I also have a slight mental disability so please excuse any mistakes. I do the best I can with writing these stories and trying to post chapters. Also I am a very sick person so their will be periods where I don't update. But ALL my stories will be updated eventually.
Also when I come up with a story idea I can't stop myself from writing it down and posting it. I literally can't sleep to I have written it down. So that is why there are so many stories.
Introduction
Apollo keeps hearing a voice in his mind the entire time he is mortal. Giving him advice and not letting him give up. He wonders who it is. But his memories are muddled. Now on Olympus where Zeus is congratulating him. The voice from his mind speaks aloud at the Council. And he is shocked to find the owner of that voice is someone that had been linked to him all along. And goes to confront her…
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Part: One
Apollo had been confused since he was turned mortal. He had been confused and so unsure of himself. The only thing to make sense was a little voice that popped into his mind in times he needed it telling him what to do or encouraging him. All he knew about the voice was that it was a woman's.
The voice first came to him when he, Meg and Percy were attacked by Nosoi. Who infected him. A female voice spoke to him softly.
"Don't go in the forest! But keep moving! Your nearly there!" the voice encourages
Apollo remembers the voice staying with him too he passes out by the Amphitheater. Then he wakes up and the voice is gone. He thought he had just imagined it.
But then when he wasn't doing well at archery the voice comes again.
"Don't give up. You WILL get better. Don't give up remember that", the voice says then is gone again
Then the voice warns him about his soon to be oath about not playing music or practicing archery.
"Be careful what you vow. It will hurt you. Lady Styx has harsh consequences. So think before you speak", the female voice says
But he still did the oath and it could tell it annoyed the mysterious female voice.
Many times over the course of his journey as a mortal the voice had saved him. Warning him to duck or dodge.
The other type of words the voice did was encouraging. When he was fighting with Meg against Commodus on Livia. Before Thalia had turned up he had heard the voice again.
"Keep fighting! Help is not far!" the voice says
He had tried many, many times to talk to the voice but the voice never answered.
Another type of words the voice did was shear panic. Like when he shoved the Arrow of Dodona into his chest.
"YOU IDIOT! DON'T GIVE UP! FIGHT! DON'T CLOSE YOUR EYES! STAY AWAKE! PEOPLE NEED YOU!"
He also thought on more then one occasion he either heard a scream in terror or a sob in grief.
Another type of words the voice did was comforting. Something told him that wasn't something this person did. But she did so well. After Jason…
"He died brave. He IS in Elysium. You didn't fail him Little One. Others failed the both of you. Keep on going dear one. Continue his legacy. I promise you he will be avenged. And Thalia won't blame you…It IS ok to grieve. But don't forget to live!"
He thought at one stage he found the voice but he was wrong the persons voice sounded different. He wanted to thank the person who had been keeping him going all these months.
Now he, Meg and the Demigods of Camp Half-Blood had defeated Nero. He felt relief. Because he had gotten more of his powers back. Now they were on their way to Olympus by order of the Gods. Just days after the battle.
Apollo was nervous, he was conflicted about getting his godhood back. One he would be immortal again. But on the other side he would be leaving Meg. Gods weren't allowed much contact with mortals and demigods after all.
He felt Meg clutching his hand tightly. Only recently they had felt their feelings were more then friends or siblings. But they hadn't really admitted it.
As they pass through Olympus he was getting more nervous and worried. His memory was still like swiss cheese about his immortal life. All he knew was that he hadn't been on Olympus for nearly 18 months if you count the 6 months he had been 'missing'.
A minor Goddess opens the door to the throne room for them. And 13 people sat on their thrones. Apollo didn't realise just how giant they were to demigods. He looked over faces and they all had mixed emotions on them.
He looked for the one he wanted to see but she was not looking at him but at their Father.
"Demigods! You have once again done well! Apollo you have completed your quest!" Zeus booms
Many of the Council roll their eyes at his dramatics.
Zeus comes on and on about the great triumph. Like it was his! Apollo was angrily it was only thanks to Meg, Jason and the Campers plus the mysterious voice that everything worked out!
"Apollo you have indeed earned your place back among us!" Zeus announces
Apollo looks at Meg.
"What about Meg?" Apollo asks
The confuses Zeus. Apollo didn't notice looks being exchanged between some of the other members.
"Why?" Zeus asks
"She has been the one keeping me alive. And she was instrumental in taking down Nero and his people!" Apollo states
"The Meliai Dryads DO worship her", Demeter says defeating her daughter
"No enough…", Zeus states
"He loves her", a voice speaks up softly
Everyone looks at Aphrodite but she just shakes her head and looks towards the least likely person to have said anything.
That person continues on.
"As I stated he loves her and she loves him", Artemis says softly looking at Apollo and Meg
Apollo's jaw was on the ground. Artemis's voice was the same as the voice that had been in his mind! And did she just say he loved Meg? How would she…
"Off that I am certain Father. It is clear as day. For those who know what to look for. Isn't that right Aphrodite?" Artemis asks her voice carried through the room.
Everyone was shocked that Artemis. Artemis the male hating Goddess was talking about love.
"I can't believe I am saying this but Artemis is correct. The love between them is strong. One to warrant immortal love", Aphrodite confirms
Murmurs filled the room as Apollo and Meg blush red.
"Father if you deny Apollo's love immortality you will face a number of problems", Artemis tells him
Everyone looks at Artemis including Apollo and Meg.
"And what may that be daughter?" Zeus asks curious and nervous.
"One you would lose the God of Healing and Prophecy. Two Apollo would deny immortality to live a mortal life with Meg too they die as I don't see Apollo wanting to regain immorality after she dies. And three…", Artemis trails off her eyes far away.
Apollo was shocked. That was what he would do. But what was three?
"And three?" Poseidon asks curiously
Artemis turns to them her eyes suddenly like steel and she sits up straighter in her Throne.
"Three you would lose the support of the Moon and her Hunters", Artemis declares glaring into her Fathers eyes looking dead serious.
Gasps and cries of shock filled the room at Artemis's declaration. Apollo's along with everyone else's jaws drop at that announcement. But what was said next nearly made Gods faint.
"There is a four option. Or I could turn Meg partial immortal like my hunters", Artemis adds
"Um no offence Lady Artemis but I don't want to be an eternal maiden", Meg says
Artemis smiles softly at her, "I know child. You won't be bound to me. You won't be required to stay in the hunt. And more importantly you won't be required to stay a maiden"
More gasping and Hermes and Dionysus appeared to be choking.
Meg and Apollo were stunned.
"But just so you know Meg. That this offer is only offered to you", Artemis tells her
"What would you want in exchange?" Meg asks cautiously
"One thing", Artemis states
Everyone leans in waiting for what she had to say.
"What?" Meg asks nervously
"That you make my brother happy and continue to do so till your dying days", Artemis replies softly her eyes soft looking at her brother and Meg, "And if…"
"And if?" Meg chokes out
"And if you ever broke my brothers heart then the deal is off and I can deal with you. Like how I deal with cheating men or men who hurt women", Artemis replies looking at Meg as she sits up straighter.
"Artemis are you feeling alright?" Poseidon asks looking at the Maiden Goddess with concern.
"Does anyone else feel like Artemis should maybe get a health check by Asclepius? And maybe a mental health assessment?" Hermes asks rhetorically
Artemis glares at Hermes then leans back in her chair.
"But this decision is on your answer Father. Either we vote and turn Meg into a Goddess or I turn her myself partial Immortal on her wishes only", Artemis replies calmly looking at Zeus with challenge in her eyes.
She wasn't paying any attention to the stares she was getting.
"What happens if the vote is no?" Zeus asks
"Lets just see shall we?" Artemis asks raising an eyebrow in challenge.
Zeus lets out a growl and then a sigh.
"All those in favour of gifting Meg McCaffrey with immortality and Godhood? And Artemis your NOT voting", Zeus asks the Council
Artemis just shrugs at him not letting her vote.
Apollo looks at the Council and was shocked at what he saw. He sees…Aphrodite's, Hestia's, Athena's, Demeter's, Hera's, Hermes's, Poseidon's, Hephaestus's, even Hades's and Dionysus's hands up.
Apollo did also notice Zeus's half angry expression and Artemis's smug one.
"Very well. Meg McCaffrey you are being offered Godhood! Apollo you are being offered your Godhood and position back! Does that agree with everyone?" Zeus asks looking completely done with this.
Apollo looks at Meg and they nod.
"We accept", they say
The Council chants and they both glow. Apollo felt his powers come back too him. Along with his domains.
He looks at Meg and feels her aura as she changes. But was this his imagination or was there a little silver in that glow.
"All Hail Meg McCaffrey Goddess of the Dusk, Plants, Flowers. Patron of the Meliai Dryads, beloved of God Apollo", the fates declare, "All hail Apollo God of the Sun, Light, Healing, Disease, Plague, Music, Art, Poetry, Archery, Reason, Knowledge, Truth, Prophecy and the Dawn!"
Everyone was shocked. Apollo had gotten a new domain!
"Well that is new", Poseidon states
"I should have been on Council long ago to see this much entertainment", Hades comments
Everyone was wondering why Apollo and Meg got Dawn and Dusk. Shouldn't dawn already be in Apollo's domain and Dusk being in Artemis's?
"I think a celebration should announce Our…", Zeus states
Artemis and Hera cough looking at him.
Zeus clenches his teeth, "Your triumph. As well as Apollo's return and the ascension of Lady Meg to Godhood. Demigods are invited. The celebration will start in two hours!"
Everyone breaks up. Apollo was shocked by how well it went. He took Meg's hand wanting to show her his temple. He didn't notice the soft smile of his twin.
They enter his Temple and Meg looks around in awe.
"This is great. Did you design this?" Meg asks
"No I didn't. Annabeth the Official Architecture of Olympus redesigned the Temples. Including…ex-including…", Apollo trails off a far off look in his eyes.
"Ex-including?" Meg probes gently
"Ex-including the Temple of the Twin Archers. It is or was Artemis and My's joint temple. We just haven't used it in ages", Apollo replies
"Why?" Meg asks gently
"Because we lost our bond or link between us", Apollo replies sitting down heavily
"Didn't seem like it today", Meg states
"I know. Meg that voice I told you about I was hearing…", Apollo starts
"I told you, you are crazy…"
"It was Artemis's voice", Apollo finishes with mixed emotion in his voice.
Meg was shocked, "But wouldn't you recognise her voice when we saw her as Diana?"
"Their accents are slightly different. In my swiss cheese like mortal brain I didn't make the connection", Apollo replies shaking his head at his stupidity, "Why would she do this?"
"There is only one way to find out", Meg says softly
Apollo looks up at her.
"The party will be on soon. Something tells me she will be there waiting for you", Meg states
"How do you know that?" Apollo asks her
"Woman's intuition", Meg replies smirking
"Well we better get ready then. As you have a debut to make"
Two hours later they had arrived at the party. Apollo had been shocked earlier when Aphrodite and Athena had come to dress Meg. They had bought a familiar dress. He just wasn't sure where he had seen in before. Aphrodite had pulled out one of his suits and ordered him to wear it.
He was as surprised as Meg when they saw each other. As their outfits matched. Apollo was stunned at Meg, she was absolutely stunning. She had been given Olympian jewellery. Where they came from she didn't even know. But they looked new.
Now at the party everyone was congratulating him and Meg. He looked for his sister that he NEEDED to talk too. And saw her across the room. She was actually wearing a dress. Which was a dark green. Her auburn hair was done up. She looked to have made an effort.
She had a wine glass in her hand watching the room and glaring at figures such as Hercules and Cupid.
But her eyes met his. He saw a strange emotion in her eyes. She raised the glass at him with a soft smile.
He gave her an uncertain smile back.
"Outside 30 minutes", the voice in his head says
"Artemis?" Apollo thinks but once again she doesn't reply.
He looks at her she just smiles and walks away. Apollo was mentally counting the minutes too he was too meet his sister. He didn't know why but he felt that 30 minutes was right. Instead of right away.
He danced with Meg in that time. Then Athena catches him for a dance.
"Welcome back Apollo", Athena says quietly.
"Thanks", Apollo replies
"Confused?" Athena asks quietly
"Yes", Apollo states not surprised that Athena had picked up on his confusion.
He had just seen Artemis walk outside.
"You forget Apollo your bond", Athena says quietly
"Of course we have a bond. We are twins", Apollo replies
"What I mean Apollo is your linked", Athena replies
Apollo looks at Athena questionable.
"Go talk to her. She has missed you this last year and a half. And so you know she has done EVERYTHING in her power to help you", Athena tells him quietly letting him go and nodding towards the direction Artemis had went.
Apollo nervously goes steps to the doorway seeing his sister staring at her moon. Her back too him. The moonlight seemed to make her appear more surreal.
"Are you just going to stand there Little Brother or are you going to join me?"
Author's Note: What do you think? Please Review:)
I think this is going to be a Three Part. Have a guess at Artemis's reason:)
Artemis/Apollo Stories
Apollo Gets Very Sick: One-Shot (Percy Jackson)
Blessing of the Moon: (Percy Jackson)
Breaking Point: One-Shot (Trials of Apollo/Percy Jackson)
Bringing You Back: One-Shot (Trials of Apollo)
Comfort From A Sister: (Trials of Apollo/Percy Jackson)
Grey Hairs, Worried Lines: One-Shot (Trials of Apollo)
Honour Thy Blood, Honour Thy Family: (Trials of Apollo/Percy Jackson)
I Can't Live Without You: (Trials of Apollo/Percy Jackson)
I Need You: (Trials of Apollo/Percy Jackson)
Linked (Trials of Apollo/Percy Jackson)
Moon Lioness: (Trials of Apollo/Percy Jackson)
My Rock, My Saviour: (Trials of Apollo)
Night Terrors: One-Shot (Trials of Apollo)
Nightmares: One-Shot (Trials of Apollo)
Nothing Is What It Appears: (Trials of Apollo/Percy Jackson)
Numb & Care: One-Shot (Trials of Apollo)
Pain of the Moon: (Trials of Apollo/Percy Jackson)
Poisoned: (Trials of Apollo)
Poisoned (Apollo's Version): (Trials of Apollo/Percy Jackson)
Recovery: One-Shot (Trials of Apollo)
Sun Protector, Little Moon: One-Shot (Trials of Apollo)
You Die, I Grieve, You Return: (Trials of Apollo/Percy Jackson)