Artemis PoV
Ah, crap. I know how to use a sword, I just stink at it. "Artemis," Percy said, "Do you have a sword?" I told him, no, and he thought for a moment, "Alright," He said, forming a sword made of ice, "Try this." I took the hilt of the sword, expecting it to be cold. It was actually warm and comfortable, perfectly balanced. "It's made of unbreakable ice. It's also enchanted so the hilt will be warm, and it turns into a necklace. Now, show me your stance." I got into position, and Percy set to work correcting my form.Time: 5 months later
I parried his slash, kicking Percy in the gut. He flew into the wall and I ran over, holding my sword at his throat. He grinned and scooped me up in a hug, kissing me on the forehead. "Congratulations, Arty, you beat the god of swordsmanship in a sword duel," Percy said. I smiled and kissed him on the cheek. I shrunk my sword back down to a necklace.
"I have to go back to my hunters now, aqua boy, don't get yourself killed." Percy smiled and I flashed away.
When I got to the hunt, Phoebe reported that there was a large monster nest about 5 miles east. We started preparing to attack, then a horde of dracaena came through the bushes. My hunters opened fire, killing all but one, which slithered away before we could kill it. Suddenly, a council meeting was called. Within the minute, all the Olympians were sitting in their thrones. All but Percy. Then, he flashed into the middle of the throne room, covered in scratches and lacerations, ichor streaming down his body. Apollo healed him and he went to his throne.
"The monsters are gathering to attack all at once. I'm not sure when, but I know it will be devastating to wherever they attack."
The rest of the gods nodded, Athena gave her analysis, and everyone save me and Percy flashed to what they were doing before. I grabbed Percy's hand, flashed him to my palace, and started scolding him on how he should be more careful.
"-AND YOU COUL-" I was cut off by Percy kissing me hard on the lips.
"I know, I've got a head full of kelp, and I need to be more careful. But I'm pretty sure you've got an important hunt to do, so be careful, and have fun." Percy said, before flashing away. I groaned and flashed back to my hunt. When we were meters from the perfect spot to attack, a drakon suddenly snapped its head towards us and let out an ear-piercing shriek. The monsters charged, forcing over half my hunters to switch to their hunting knives. I felt a fourth of my hunters die in the first 5 minutes. Over the next half hour, all but two died. I had called for them to fall back, but no one heard me, and if any did, they were surrounded. Some sort of magic made me unable to use my godly powers. I took a club to the head and could only watch as Thalia and Phoebe were killed. An empousa charged, and I knew I was going to die. Suddenly, there was a bright flash, and Percy appeared over me, disintegrating the monsters. He picked up my broken form and flashed me to Apollo's temple, passing out just as he got to us.
When I awoke, I was fine, but really tired. I saw Percy, tears leaking out of the corners of his eyes. "Artemis," He croaked, "I'm so sorry, I got there as fast as I could, but I hadn't taken out the group headed for Camp Jupiter and Half-Blood fast enough." I kissed his cheek and rested my head on his shoulder.
"Percy," I said, "You did everything you could. Don't beat yourself up about it."
He nodded, and then croaked out, "Thalia," I shook my head and he hugged me. I leaned my head against his chest, not caring that the other Olympians were probably coming.
He let go and kissed me on the forehead. After he stepped back, Apollo walked in, saying he was free to go. Then Apollo turned to me and said, "I see everything that goes on in my temple, sis. What're you doing with Percy?" His voice had a protective edge to it. I glared at him and he shrunk back. "You're free to go," He squeaked. I flashed to my room, and Percy was waiting on my bed. Percy pulled me into his arms.
He stroked my hair and said, "It's alright to cry, Arty." I buried my face in his shoulder and cried my eyes out. I fell asleep in his arms.
When I woke up, Percy had a 'shit' expression on his face, and I turned to see Athena and Apollo glaring daggers at him. I sighed and rested my head back on his chest, mumbling, "Go away, my hunters are all dead, I don't feel like dealing with this right now." Apollo and Athena blinked a few times and nodded, flashing away. Percy cupped my cheek, brushing away a stray tear with his thumb. Pressing my face into his hands, I said, "Thanks, Percy, you're always there for me."
He kissed me and said, "That's one of my jobs as your boyfriend, Arty." I smiled and buried my face in the crook of his neck. I tried standing up, and couldn't move my legs again.
"Percy," I said, "My legs aren't working again." Percy put his hand on the back of my calf and started massaging it. His hands started creeping up my legs. When they reached about halfway up my thighs, I moaned. Percy smirked as I buried my face in his neck. When he stopped, I let out a breath. I swung my legs over the bed, standing up. Percy stood up and gave me a bear hug. I sank into his embrace, thankful that I had such a supportive boyfriend. I took his hand and said, "Come on, we've got a bit of explaining to do."
