Supernatural resurgence of moonlight
I had been in this world for a week and Bobby singer quickly found I was a damn good shot and he despite him being a trained hunter could barely land a blow on me (Thank you Artemis!) It wasn't long before he gave me a hunt.. Theres been signs of werewolves in Minnesota, typically you should have a partner but I get the feeling you got help of your own. Bobby said. You're not wrong. I thought. Every day that I had stayed in Sioux Falls I offered Artemis tribute what can I say, I was kinda enamored with her and yeah she may be a goddess but hopefully I had a chance.. At the very least she seemed grateful she was getting regular offerings and I reaped the rewards…
I was in my hotel room packing my gear when I heard Artemis behind me.. Hello Blake. I turned quickly… Hello Artemis. I said. I just thought I would thank you once more for starting my worship up again, in the week you have been offering tribute I have regained a lot of my strength although not nearly what I once had it is more than enough to give you another boon! Artemis smiled at me slightly and said "Choose between strength of the grizzly or speed of the wolf" I think I knew what she was thinking.. Most men would want both and shes expecting me to ask that… I'm gonna against werewolves so.. I think I will go with speed. I said.
Artemis looked shocked at my words and I knew I had guessed her thoughts correctly.. Very well! Artemis snapped her fingers and while it wasn't as noticeable I felt a bit more power in my legs… Have fun with the hunt and if you want a hint, before you kill your target dedicate it to me and it counts as tribute. Artemis said before vanishing…
I couldn't believe this, most pagan gods and goddesses let their worshipers figure shit out on their own but Artemis actually was giving me hints on how It worked… When I arrived in saint Paul Minnesota I headed straight for the police station and asked to see the murder victims.. And who are you? Asked the cop at the desk. I took out my fake FBI badge and introduced myself.. Agent Trevor Carter with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. I said. What do the feds want with this? He asked.
The murderers MO resembles that of a serial killer from the 90s, I would like to be sure this isn't his work as we never caught him. I explained. You talking about Samuel Garcia? The guy who quite literally stole his victims hearts? The cop asked. That'd be him! I confirmed. Needless to say the officer let me back immediately…
As soon as I saw the body I knew what I was looking for… Well Agent you think its him that did this? The cop asked me. No, too many discrepancies between this body and Garcia. Samuel Garcia while his MO changed some he tended to stick mostly the same thing, he never cut up a body this bad. I said. (I would know, I caught him back in my world where I actually WAS FBI!) I exited the Station and headed to My mustang where I headed to my motel room to gather my potential werewolves..
I pulled out my cell and called Bobby… Bobby its Blake. I said. Blake you finish the damn case already boy? He asked astonished. No, getting ready to go interview the people I believe could be next on the were's hit list. I explained. Well you best make it quick, the full moon is only here another two days! Bobby said. Got it. I said. I hung up… I decided it wouldnt be a good idea to summon Artemis, she may be my patron goddess but I was sure she had her limits so I had to use what tracking I knew from being FBI… As night fell I began to head back towards my motel but just as I reached the motel plaza I heard a howl quickly followed by a little girls shrill scream…
Acting on instinct I pulled my pistol from its holster and checked to make sure it was loaded with silver bullets and seeing that it was headed towards the source of the scream, what I saw would haunt me for a long time a man four times the size of the little girl had her by the neck, I decided there was no time to move or say it but hopefully thought worked.. (I dedicate this kill to Artemis goddess of the moon, and of the hunt!) I fired a shot and hit the werewolf dead center of the chest… It turned towards me and I was shocked! It was the cop from the station… He stalked towards me and growled "I knew you weren't a fed! You're a hunter!" Yeah and you're about to be one dead motherfucker! I growled back. I raised my gun and quickly fired a shot just as the werewolf leaped towards my throat… Luckily I hit in the heart and the cop turned back to human form, though I don't know why my first bullet didn't kill it…
I walked over to the little girl and knelt… You okay? I asked. She nodded. Where are your parents? I asked. In the motel.. I just wanted a soda and that thing grabbed me.. She replied. Well its dead now, I'll take you back to your parents and they will take you to the hospital cause you got a nasty gash on your arm! I said. I held out my hand… The girl whose name was Rosie, her parents were grateful needless to say and they said they would heed my advice.. I called Bobby and left a message saying the werewolf was dead and then washed off, but before I could climb into bed I heard a voice.. Well done on the hunt Blake, the tribute was nice! Artemis said. I whirled around eyes wide… You know you could have knocked! you almost gave me a heart attack! I exclaimed.
I could have healed you. Artemis said. Not if it was fatal! I shot back. She seemed to consider my words and said "I suppose thats true, even at full strength I lack the ability to resurrect the dead, you have my apologies. Artemis said. While my heart calms down what can I do for you? I asked. Can a patron goddess not compliment her only patron on a job well done? Artemis asked smiling. Thats when I noticed something in her hands.. Artemis whats that? I asked. This? Its one of my daggers, my very first one as a matter a fact. She replied. She walked up to me and placed the dagger in my hand…
You're giving this to me? I asked. That dagger holds a great deal of divine magic, it can kill quite a lot of things, including my kind. Artemis said. Thats not what I meant, doesn't this have some sort of sentimental value to you? I asked. Blake I have lived thousands of years, objects tend to lose even their sentimental value over that length of time. Artemis said solemnly. Oh.. I said. Thanks to you Blake I have regained one of my greatest abilities, I am able to brand a mortal with my mark and in doing so it greatly enhances all of their capabilities, as well as granting them immortality. Artemis said.
Like your hunters in the old stories? I asked. Much like them, yes! She agreed. I see you are quite knowledgeable with the myths surrounding the Greek gods. Artemis added. Is that what you're offering me? I asked. If you'll accept it. She replied. I-I don't know what to say, I'd be honored! I said. Well then, step forward. Artemis stated. As soon as I got close to her she gripped my forearm and a searing heat hit me.. Aargh! I grunted. Artemis stepped back and said "Tis done. Now keep in mind you can still be killed, even with that mark, though it will make you extremely difficult to kill. Artemis said.
Understood. I said. I will take my leave now, apologies once again for barging in. Artemis said. With that the goddess vanished…