Devil May Cry Olympus Lightning Thief
ESKK: Well new chapter to let's start this party.
(Start Calisto and Artemis)
Calisto and Artemis sat across from each other in her tent as nearby Evan was sleeping off his first ever Devil Trigger transformation. Calisto wagered it was kind of like Demonic Puberty for those with mix Demonic blood like that of her own father Dante. "Calisto…" Artemis began as she knew her daughter had many questions even more so then Evan had made known before.
"So you're my mother." Calisto said more than she asked as it was clear to Artemis her daughter wanted answers.
"Yes…." Artemis said as she looked down in a sense of shame feeling her daughter's feelings of hurt and betrayal more than Evan's feelings on those particular emotions.
"Why." Calisto began as this got Artemis attention. "Why did you leave both me AND Evan?" Calisto asked as she wanted to hear the answer from Artemis. "All our life we grew up thinking you didn't want us and dad was just a quick one night stand." Calisto began as she looked down at her hands which began to clench up. "Then years later we find out who you are and the pain just hurts worse." Calisto said as she looked away from her mother.
"Our first night in your Cabin… Evan couldn't sleep and I knew why he had to live with the fact that no matter what he does he'd never be good enough for the Virgin Goddess the man hater of the Gods and in then end I'd be the favorite." Calisto said trying to keep her emotions in check. "I can understand in a way leaving him with dad but to leave us both… I want to know why you didn't even bring us with you!" Calisto all but demanded as she wanted answers and the truth now.
"So that's what you want to know most of all?" Artemis said more then asked as it was clear she expected it but not in a way most Gods do.
"It's complicated on my part but I'll start with the simple… we Gods aren't allowed to directly interfere with our children's lives most of all even now." Artemis began as she look to Calisto. "I'm taking a huge risk even talking to you right now after I had saved you." Artemis said as going behind Zeus's back carried many risks. "If I had taken either you or Evan with me you two would be in constant danger and I wouldn't be able to protect you as your mother even if you became part of the hunt." Artemis said as she looked sadly to her daughter.
"When Dante and I agreed to have children through Athena's methods we both knew as a Maiden Goddess who hates men your genders played a huge role as well." Artemis said as she had to keep up appearances after all. "We agreed that if a girl I'd be able to have more room to raise you but in the event of a boy not so much." Artemis explained to Calisto who listened on. "But when we were blessed with twins one of each gender I was both happy… and sad." Artemis said as she remembered the shaky relationship between herself and Apollo long in the past.
"Tell me does Dante talk about his brother much?" Calisto asked as she didn't think he would considering how much it still hurts Dante.
"Uncle Vergil? Yes though very vague about it." Calisto said but she saw it before the pain in his eyes when the twins asked about Vergil.
"Of course well let's just say you're Father and Uncle despite being twins themselves didn't have the healthiest of relationships." Artemis explained as Calisto looked to her mother. "When I remembered my relationship with my own twin and seeing the relationship between Dante and Vergil I didn't want that for either of you. I wanted you two to grow up and love each other as family as siblings. Yes I could have taken you with me but I felt the best choice at the time was for you two to be together through your lives." Artemis said as she didn't want her children to be at war against each other over differences in opinions.
"I…" Calisto began as she saw where her mother was coming from. "I see what you mean." Calisto agreed as she looked to Artemis.
"Yes hence why I left you both with your father because I hoped and prayed that if you were raised together you two could break the curse me and Dante have with our own siblings." Artemis said as despite starting to forgive Apollo over Orion they still had their problems.
"I can't exactly say I blame you… but the least you could have done was visit." Calisto scolded as Artemis smiled a bit.
"I did… I always did. Remember your power comes from the moon, the hunt, and the forest. Whenever you went with your father Devil Hunting I was always watching you guiding you both ever so subtly." Artemis explained as Calisto wasn't all for it but she knew a mother always worries for her children in most cases.
"Well… when this quest is over and done with… you owe the same explanation to Evan." Calisto smirked as she may not fully forgive her mother but she was willing to give her a chance.
"That's a promise." Artemis said while she offered her pinky finger to Calisto who hooked her own pinky to it.
"Then break it and you will eat 1,000 hot needles." Calisto joked as Artemis smirked. All in all the two were reforming the mother/daughter relationship both had thought was long gone.
(Meanwhile with Evan)
Evan was tossing and turning in his sleep as he was resting to recover his strength after his recent ordeal. As he slept he was seen sweating yet it could be noted he was resting inside a brown tent of sorts covered in hunting based items such as boar heads and hunting equipment. His bed was comprised of animal pelts that also covered the tent holding truth to the hunting tent. There was also demonic and occult items such as a demons head, possibly Devil Arms, and occult books that surrounded the area. But despite being right at home here Evan was not at home in his mind or even his dreams.
(Dreamscape)
Evan found himself once more unable to move his body which only made the image worse for him. He was flying atop the back of a dragon with wings of flames in what he assumes is a possible Devil Trigger Form. He pointed his sword forward as the blade was covered in true hellfire as his free hand gripped a reign made of chains.
As the Dragon flew Evan saw what he could tell were the armies of Inferno as he lead them into battle. What he also saw was said armies going upon the armies of mankind as it was clear this nightmare was of his own darkest origins. Rivers were made of lava as the cries of the damned echoed across the landscape. He then saw himself running off the Dragon from the tail after it dragged said tail across the ground to make trails of fire. Evan then saw himself jump down and began slashing his way through humans cutting them up leaving trails of blood around as this demonic form this demonic image of nightmares was his own demonic heritage.
As the chaos continued Evan tried to stop himself in more ways than one but the image was a vision of times to come. And with that he awoke to the real world.
(Waking World Evan)
Evan's eyes fluttered open as a massive headache came with it. Evan had at long last finally awoke to a large brown tent, in a nice fluffy bed. Evan hadn't slept on a bed since I was back in cabin 8 at camp half-blood. He saw animal pelts plastered all over the tent with devil arms set up like trophies, a small fountain was alive in the middle, along with a table and set of chairs. He figured he may be in a forest area at the moment judging from the scent of nature. Plus thanks to his enhanced hearing he could hear two voices bickering outside.
"We need to get them out of here soon my lady! The other hunters will recognize the twins eventually, they are already outraged that their friends are here!" One voice said as it was filled with a sense of urgency.
"No! What would you have me do Zoe? Just toss both of them out into the woods? No, they will stay here until Evan is ready to travel that is final. Tell anyone if they give Evan, Calisto, or their friends a hard time they will have me to answer to." Another voice said sternly to the urgent one showing the disagreement here.
"My lady I understand you want both of them safe. However if the rest of the girls discover you've brought ANOTHER male into camp they'll be outraged. They're already mad enough that the son of Poseidon is here! I don't want to see the boy hurt either, but it may be more dangerous keeping him here! You know what the girls did the last time a male stumbled upon our camp!" The first voice belonging to this Zoe person said as Evan could guess he was in a man hating camp which meant Artemis Camp… great.
"Zoe my decision is final, Evan, Calisto, and their friends will stay. Once Evan is back in fighting shape, which thanks to both the healing I gave him and his own natural healing abilities should be by the end of today." The voice said as Evan smirked to this wondering why he was already back on his feet today.
"But his quest milady! He needs to be in Los Angeles in two days! Also when do you plan on telling him you-?" Zoe began but it seems Evan didn't care about sneaking around as he decided to surprise them by tearing the tarp to the side and revealing himself to the arguing duo here.
"Ok…" Evan began as he saw the two ladies here.
"Evan your awake!" The 12 year old girl said as she saw Evan was ok.
"Oh this?" Evan asked pointing to the bandages on his chest before tearing them off revealing that not even a scar was left behind. "Was nothing." Evan added as he smirked to the duo. "So… can someone explain to me where I am?" Evan asked as he looked around for his missing friends.
"You're in the camp of Lady Artemis." Zoe said to her Mistresses son who clearly took after his father.
"So I'm guessing this is my ma then." Evan said pointing to the 12 year old remembering the earlier conversation. Of course his accurate deduction caught both of them off guard.
"Wait I mean um." Artemis stuttered but quickly regained myself. "Yes… I am." Artemis said as Evan nodded in response to her.
"So then." Evan began as he looked to his mother and Zoe whom he noted was a girl with silky looking black hair and volcanic black eyes, which held a look of relief. "I'm not in trouble for hitting a few girls am I?" Evan teased a bit as Artemis sighed seeing Dante's mouth in Evan.
"A topic of a later date." Artemis said as she knew Evan had hit about two girls in his life one back in Grade School and the other being Evelyn herself. Though both times Artemis will admit both girls were asking for it then.
"Ok then well I have a quest to get back on so mind directing me to the nearest bus stop or phone booth?" Evan asked as he looked as Artemis sighed.
"Evan… your quest has gotten a bit more difficult." Artemis began as Evan then sighed to this.
"Explain." Evan said as it was best they all gathered for this.
"Come." Artemis said as she gestured for Evan to come with her to talk. Evan of course followed as he wanted to find his sister and also figure out what he is supposed to do now that all of this was happening right now.
(Later)
Evan had regrouped with Calisto and were talking to their mother and this Zoe person. Patty, Percy, Grover, and Annabeth were elsewhere as Artemis began to tell what she could knowing her children had a tale to tell as well. "Well to start I would like to say it's nice to finally meet you Evan and Calisto Redgrave." Zoe said as she smiled to the two young Hunters of the occult.
"Likewise." Calisto said as she sat next to her brother.
"So mind explaining to me why a Fury attacked me calling me a thief? I thought grandad Z upstairs was calling Percy the thief?" Evan asked as Artemis sighed to this.
"Evan he's not changing the blame to you… another of the Big Three's Symbols of Power has been stolen." Artemis said getting to the nitty gritty knowing she was taking a great risk doing this. "Poseidon's trident has been stolen and Zeus after being accused had accused me and in turn both of you for stealing it." Artemis said as she looked to the twins whom she brought into this world with Dante.
"Wait are you kidding me?" Calisto asked in shock when she heard this accusation from Zeus.
"Hey you read the history books the guy is a dick." Evan said as he was ashamed to think his mother was even related to the God of Man Whores.
"Evan." Artemis began but quickly contained herself for the moment. After all it wasn't like Evan was wrong on this regard involving the Olympian King. "Regardless of your grandfathers… less the reputable past this makes the quest far more difficult and I am already taking a great risk doing this." Artemis said as despite Evan and Calisto being her first half-bloods she was still bound by the ancient law not to directly interfere with her children lives.
"Ok then what do you suggest?" Evan asked as Artemis sighed and then walked over to a chest.
"When I met your father and helped him take down the Temen-Ni-Gru I had begun adding Demons to my list of pray. Seeing as I already killed many of them I was already marked for death by them." Artemis said as she began digging through the chest. "But in my time I've acquired an assortment of Devil Arms as well as my own personal weapon that had become a sword I have been known for by the Demons." Artemis said smiling to a large sword nearby.
Evan saw the sword and swore it was giving him the same vibe as the Sparda did and that was saying something.
"Your own sword?" Calisto asked as Artemis smiled to this.
"You two are not ready for it yet… but it's by far one of the most powerful out there." Artemis stopped any thoughts of her children taking it… but if they have need of it Artemis can't be held responsible if she drops it while flying by at night. "Evan." Artemis said as she walked over to Evan and handed him something.
Evan took it and saw it was a hunting axe and a hunting dagger as he looked them over. "Those are the twin Devil Arms Diana and Atreus." Artemis said as she looked to her sons new Devil Arms. "They will be of great help to you down the road." Artemis said as she smiled to her son.
"Ok." Evan said as he then got up to head outside the tent.
Artemis already knew what he was about to do and walked out after him. "Just like his father." Artemis said as Evan was his father son alright.
(Outside)
Evan walked out spinning the two new weapons every few steps as he got to the center of a large field area. He smirked when he noted how the hunters saw Evan and gave him a weary look. But with them was Percy, Annabeth, Grover, and Patty who all smiled seeing he was ok now.
Evan then smirked at the weapons when they produced ice and winds from there blades and knew they were strong. Then he gripped both devil weapons and began displaying his abilities with them.
Busts of ice and wind danced around the red and blue serrated edge blades respectively. He spun the blades around him, creating both vortexes of fire and wind around him. He dissipated the ice gusts and whirlwinds surrounding him. He, then, sent slashes of frost and wind across the chamber. When he finished displaying his abilities, his all too familiar smirk appeared, satisfied. Until he heard one of his friends talk.
"Impressive." Annabeth commented throwing Evan off.
"Way to ruin my groove." Evan said as he sheathed the Devil Arms in wherever it is he leaves them when he isn't using them.
"Evan… we have one last thing to discuss before your safe to travel." Artemis said as this was all she can do now seeing as she already showed Calisto this.
"And that is?" Evan asked as she looked to her son. "Your powers as my son and your fatal flaw." Artemis said as she looked to her child.
"Fatal flaw?" Evan asked as he looked to Calisto who shrugged in response to Evan's unsaid question.
"Yes every demigod possesses such a flaw and despite being a tri-breed you also possess it." Artemis said as she looked to her son.
"Good to know." Evan said as Artemis then looked to them.
"Now Calisto already know some of her powers but you do not Evan so before we discuss our fatal flaws you two need to know your powers." Artemis said as she looked to her son. "So what do you know you can do?" Artemis asked to which Evan shrugged in response.
"Well I know that I can use to moons rays to heal me, also being under the moon makes my movements and reflexes quicker. When I'm in the forest all my senses go up by a LOT. Also I always seem to know where I'm going in the forest. When I'm in the forest at night, it's the best feeling in the world." Evan said as he wasn't done just yet. "I also know whenever I'm hunting be it animals or demons I always seem to know what I need to do and how to handle it and at night those senses just increase 10 fold depending on the phase of the moon." Evan said as Artemis nodded in understanding to her only son.
"Well good they are your basic powers. You see you have an advantage. Since it isn't night time yet, we'll start with your forest powers. The forest as you obviously know has many plants, animals, and other things, you can control most of them." Artemis explained as she looked to her son.
"So Calisto and I are kind of like a children of Demeter? Since we can control plants?" Evan joked to which Calisto elbowed her brother for that.
"You both share similarities to the Demeter children yes. However you can only control plants that are in a forest, while Demeter kids can control plants anywhere, and make them grow in an instant. So let's try something, you see that large tree over there? You can control the branches of that tree. If you wanted, you could even take down the tree itself!" She said excitedly as Evan looked to the tree.
"This should be good." Patty said as she hoped Evan wouldn't go crazy with this later.
Evan then shrugged before he then focused on the tree. He used all his willpower, and tried with everything he had to command the branch to move up and down. After about a minute of staring, the branch started to slightly wobble. After that it slowly started to move up and down!
Evan then lowered his hand and looked to it as he smirked to this in turn. "Well that was easy." Evan shrugged ignoring the slight sweat he put up from not using his Olympian power like that.
Artemis chuckled and nodded to her son. "Yes, very good. As you keep practicing you will be able to have better control of it. Trees are harder to control then vines, bushes or smaller plants. However tree branches are powerful. They are pretty effective in distracting opponents." Ana explained as Evan smirked to this.
"Well thanks now if you'll excuse me, my friend and I have a quest to finish and some demons and monsters to kill, oh and whoever is framing me to shoot up." Evan said as Artemis noted this and sighed to her son.
"Evan… I cannot describe how proud I am of you and your sister but you both need to know your limits." Artemis said as she looked to her son as Calisto even listened in.
"Our fatal flaws right?" Calisto asked as she looked to her mother.
"Yes you see every single demi-god and god, has what is called a fatal flaw. A fatal flaw, is one thing that is dangerous. Your fatal flaw has potential to have every hero killed." Artemis explained so it was then Evan spoke.
"So what is our fatal flaw?" Evan asked as he was now quiet curious.
"You're fatal Flaws." Artemis began using plural for this. "Is, that you both have a third to prove yourselves. You want more than anything to prove yourself to people, to show them you're brave, strong, and a good hero. That is the same flaw as myself." Artemis explained as it was time for the most important thing. "With your demonic blood it's made worse that your both willing to sacrifice anything to do so and more than that do anything it takes to protect those you value most even your own humanity." Artemis warmed them as she looked to them intently.
"Well." Evan began as he stretched his neck a bit. "Guess I have to be careful then huh?" Evan asked as it was clear he wasn't worried one bit but Artemis knew Evan was worried about something lately. "Anyway no offense ma but we done here I still got a job to do after all." Evan said as Artemis chuckled and sighed in response to her son's attitude.
"Very well Evan and Calisto… but take heed." Artemis began as she looked to the twins. "The moon is your greatest ally use its power wisely." Artemis said as she knew Evan and Calisto may need it for the trials to come. "My huntress's will transport you all to the edge back to Seattle I'm sorry but this is all that I am able to do." Artemis said as Evan shrugged in response to this.
"No problem gives us time to figure out our next move." Evan said as he and Calisto regrouped with their friends to continue their quest.
(Scene Break Evelyn)
As Evelyn was seen walking away she made no comment as she then stopped. She sensed that she was not alone and in turn began to draw forth Tartarus. As the blade calmly left the sheath she then dodged an attack by vanishing to reveal a Demon. She dodged the demons attack and slashed at its form with increased vigor. It was avian in origin as its arms had wings and its feet were armored talons.
"You knew?!" The Demon cried out as Evelyn glared at him.
"What do you want?" Evelyn asked as she glared at the Devil towering over her.
"You who had killed our brethren must now die!" The Demon roared out as Evelyn rolled her eyes to him.
"They were in my way so I dealt with them." Evelyn said not even bothering to defend her actions.
The Devil roared out and went for the attack instantly only for Evelyn to pass by it in a swift motion with the Tartarus drawn. She then began to calmly sheath it as the Devil stopped moving after that. Once the sword was fully sheathed the Devil roared in pain as his blood spewed out from multiple slash wounds before he went limp. Evelyn then reached her hand out to the Devil as energy began to leave its form. Quiet soon Evelyn had a pack that extended down her arms before wings of metal shot out of them. She looked at it as she then smirked at hew new Devil Arm.
She then flew up and began firing bladed feathers at the downed Devil which all began to stab into her defeated foe. Each blade stabbed in before she charged in and slashed at it with her wings. She got up close and personal and even did a few dive bombs for added damage. Once she was done she landed on a fountain area and allowed the wings to retract before smirking in response.
"Icarus." Evelyn said as her new Devil Arm now named Icarus was part of her arsenal now. She then jumped down and began to walk away with a destination in mind only privy to Evelyn herself.
(Scene Break Diner Evan's Quest group)
The group of six were all gathered in a diner as Evan was enjoying some Pizza while Calisto had a strawberry sundae for herself. Percy had recounted his conversation earlier with Luke as Evan noted something about it. "Why does Luke seem a bit focused on you wearing those shoes?" Evan asked as he took a bite out of his pizza.
"Um why is it that is the only thing you're focused on?" Annabeth asked as she noted Evan's tone and clearly knew he wasn't trusting of Luke. "Maybe he was just concerned and like he said felt better knowing he was wearing it?" Annabeth asked as Evan looked to her.
"Because after he asked where Percy was he wanted to know if he was wearing the shoes." Evan asked as he looked to the group. "To me it just sounds suspicious is, all." Evan said as he sat with them.
"I gotta take my brothers side on this one." Calisto said as for those with ulterior motives they tend to ask if you're wearing or using the gift they gave you a lot.
"The nerve." Annabeth asked as Grover enjoyed his fries with Patty had a cheeseburger with fries.
Just then the waitress came by as she had a notepad for any more orders out. "So you heavy eaters ready for the check?" She asked but before any of them could answer a new voice was heard.
"Set'em up again, doll." Came the voice as Evan smirked as he and Calisto thought they sensed something. The group looked and saw a biker like man as he was wearing a red muscle shirt, black jeans with black dusters. On his thigh, a hunting knife was strapped. He wore red wraparound shades, and his hair was an oily black crew cut. Most noticeable was that he had dozens of scars on his cheeks. "My treat." He said as the waitress nodded in response.
"R-right away sir." She stuttered as he joined the six at the table.
Evan smirked as he knew this pressure it wasn't like Artemis but it was Olympian in origin. He then grinned a toothy grin as he saw their new guest to which Ares noted as well. "So you're the water boy and the hell moon, huh?" The War God asked as he inspected Evan, Percy, and Calisto.
"Yeah so what?" Evan asked as Ares chuckled in response.
"Well I heard you three not only busted up Clarisse spear but also gave her a smack down." Ares said as Evan was ready to fight him a God.
"So what? You came here looking to get something of yours busted?" Percy retorted as he had backup in two of the strongest hunters in Camp backing his corner up.
"Guys." Grover began as Evan then stood up a bit.
"So you going to tell us your name or do we have to learn your name the fun and violent way?" Evan asked as Grover gulped a bit. Even with the sunglasses in the way, the hunter could see that behind the red shades was a sort of fire.
"Guys stop his aura promotes violence from whoever is nearest." Grover said as he managed to keep it under control but he also remembered Demons were naturally violent creatures so for the twins there demonic heritage was getting blue balled right now.
"So?" Evan asked as he was just itching for an excuse to go wild.
"The kid's good," Ares said as he raised his hand seeing the twin's attitude. "If I didn't know any better I'd think they came from my loins and not out of the ball crusher's belly." Ares said but that was incorrect since Artemis remained a virgin by using Athena's method of procreating. "I don't mind a little attitude. Long as you remember who's the boss." Ares said as he looked to the trio but Calisto had a counter for that.
"Does that mean whoever's in charge is coming after you?" Calisto snorted as this caused the biker dressed God of War to crack a smirk.
"Well I can see what came from your pa there." Ares said as he knew these two had much of their smart ass nature from their shared father Dante. "But I'll let it slide since you're my sister's first half-bloods… for now." Ares said as he left it be for the time being.
"What itching to get a bit of payback from what Percy and I did to your kid?" Evan asked as Percy saw Evan was instigating it now. "Because if so then let it be said… I'm not sorry." Evan said as Ares heard what Evan said here.
Ares was silent for a moment before he started chuckling. "You're a couple of little punks, you know that?" Ares asked as Evan shrugged a bit.
"I've been told many times, Ares." Evan retorted as even their dad called them punks.
Calisto then stepped in and decided to get to the point on Ares visit. "Now what the hell do you and your hidden friend want?" Calisto asked as she gestured to the other stall where a woman was seen.
"Huh was wondering when one of you would notice her." Ares said as he signaled her and in turn she stood up.
"Well see I didn't have to surprise you." The woman said as Evan and Calisto both saw her. When she arrived everyone at the table save for Evan and Calisto were awestruck by the woman's beauty. The way her hips swayed, her breasts had a bit of a bounce, and hell even how she simply flicked her hair as if to demand attention from all who saw her. But for Evan and Calisto it was like looking at a slut who was a fulltime hooker and a part time stripper.
For Evan something felt off about her something he couldn't point out but for Calisto it was different. Be it through her Umbral training or her demonic blood or hell even a combo of the two something was very off about this woman. It was like she was there but not there at the same time. Like physically she was ok but spiritually and mentally it was like a different person instead.
"Aphrodite." Evan said as he saw the Goddess of Love and hookers here.
"What do you want slut?" Calisto asked as she glared at Aphrodite. "In fact what do you both want?" Calisto asked as Patty then spoke up in response.
"Yeah why would two Olympians want anything to do with us?" Patty asked as he knew these two were lovers who were having an affair behind Hephaestus's back.
"Straight to the point, I like that," nodded Ares, he then folded his arms and gave the hunter bemused look, "You don't have to worry, I'm not here to punish you for Clarisse." He said as Evan sighed in disappointment.
"Oh well next time." Evan said as he looked to Ares and Aphrodite.
"Just get to the point." Percy edged on as he wanted answers.
"Yeah well and I go way back with your dad and mom." Ares began as he looked to the trio.
"And seeing as my husband is your father little one, we decided to lend you all a hand." Aphrodite said as Evan looked to her.
"Ok how?" Evan asked as he looked to the two gods. "After all we got money to spend." Evan said with a smirk on his face.
"Yeah but you got no money and no clue on where to go." Ares said as he smirked to the group here.
"Oh and how don't we have a clue?" Calisto said keeping a close eye on them.
"Zeus sent his best hunters to find his toy kids. Apollo, Artemis, and I went to find it and none of us could find that weapon." Ares said as he smirked a bit with fry stuck to his dagger. "When Poseidon lost his trident it ended up just me and Apollo since your moon mama is being accused now." Ares continued as Evan glared at Ares.
"Normally I'd leave you two for the sharks but since my dear step-daughter here is fond of you both I figured it be best to lend a hand." Aphrodite said as she looked to the group.
"Gee thanks makes me forget you're an unofficial slut goddess." Calisto quipped as Annabeth then elbowed Calisto for that comment.
"Letting it slide." Aphrodite said as she was just waiting for the chance to get her claws on this little cunt Artemis calls her daughter.
"Anyway." Ares began as he began to stand up. "An army marches on its stomach, so show down, kiddies." Ares said as Aphrodite followed after him.
"We'll be waiting outside." Aphrodite said as she smiled sensually to Evan as only the left side of her face was seen right now. The right side hid away a soft blue glow that Calisto took note off before Aphrodite left them to eat.
(Later outside the Diner)
After stuffing their faces in Evan, Calisto, Patty, Percy, Annabeth, and Grover walked out as Evan had his hands in his pockets while Calisto adjusted her glasses a tad bit. They saw Ares waiting for them outside and Aphrodite there with a limo. "Reveille, troopers! Times a-wasting and there's a long road ahead." Ares called out as he looked to the group as they left the diner.
"Yeah we heard you." Evan said as Calisto came with her brother.
"Here you are sweeties." Aphrodite said passing to each of them a bag. "Supplies for the long trip." Aphrodite said before her hands rested with Evan for a moment. "And if you ever want a taste of a real woman… look me up." Aphrodite said with a wink as she left her card in Evan's hands as he took it.
"Yeah… sure." Evan said as he pocketed it just in case his dad or someone he wanted to get even with needed it.
"So what about wheels?" Percy asked as he saw the limo with hope.
"Sorry despite Aphrodite being Patty's step mama can't do anything else, your wheels has to be the SS Stowaway." Ares said as he pointed his thumb to the nearby truck.
'Or the SS Rodan.' Evan and Calisto both smirked as Percy saw what was needed.
"Ok so we gotta duck inside before the driver gets back easy enough." Evan said as he looked to the Gods.
"Why all the help?" Percy asked as he looked to Ares with skepticism.
"Like I said your old man and I go way back. I'm the one who told him about Hades stealing the bolt." Ares said as Aphrodite then spoke up.
"And I was the one who told him about the Trident in Hades hands." Aphrodite added as she looked to Evan lying through her teeth.
"Yeah framing others to start a war is the oldest trick in the book for us Gods." Ares said as Evan then smirked to this.
"Well damn that's old." Evan added as this got even Ares to laugh.
"Ok I walked into that one I won't lie." Ares said as even Calisto was laughing while Aphrodite had a sweet smile that hid her killer intent. "So yeah you all have me and I supposed Aphrodite to thank for this quest." Ares said after he had calmed down from Evan's joke.
"Ok then let's move the sooner we finish this the sooner we can reap the rewards." Evan said as he and Calisto headed for the truck.
Once the twins were loaded up Annabeth and Grover followed after them leaving Percy and Patty behind. "Hey kids holds up." Ares said as he looked to the duo. "Now before I end up forgetting remember this. What any good soldier needs more than anything to complete his mission is motivation. So when you think about quitting remember you two your moms aren't dead. She's being held hostage. Taking someone to use someone else is another oldie by the gods." Ares said before he began to mount his bike as Aphrodite took her seat in her limo.
"Mount up punks!" Ares called out before he drove off to the wind as the duo were left behind seeing as Aphrodite drove off after Ares. To that the two boarded the truck and headed off.
(Scene Break Artemis and Apollo)
Apollo knew he was in huge trouble once Artemis learned of what he was about to tell her. See after the incident with Orion centuries prior Apollo born he got a, prophesy not long after one he was lucky enough to keep hidden for this long from Artemis. Zeus of course found out seeing as he and his old man were having a chat when the, prophesy had arrived. It was a very long time ago but the basic of it was as followed.
"The children born of man, Inferno, and the Moon shall appear with the demon towers fall. Born to the Devil who cries herald by the fall of the Demon King to whom will leave a throne empty. The Portal between man and demon shall be opened and from this rift the armies of Hell shall arise and leading them the demonic moon shall be the vanguard of the end."
At the time no one gave it credit not even Zeus seeing as Artemis chose to remain a virgin and swore off men completely. Hell even Apollo thought it was a load of bull until it happened. Everyone who heard it which was Zeus, Apollo, and Poseidon figured the, prophesy was one that solved itself seeing as Artemis wasn't going to have kids anytime in there immortal life.
But alas Artemis surprised them by birthing not one but TWO children who could fit the terms of the, prophesy. His sister had no idea she gave birth to beings who may very well be the end of not only the human world but Olympus and any other Pantheon standing in the way of this Armageddon. He knew Artemis had to know this now and when she finds out he dared not think of what she will do to him in response for hiding this important secret that involved the future of her children.
He didn't know how Artemis would react to this information what with how their father wants her twin children dead. Plus if she had already grown too attached to them and one of them was eliminated he feared she may jump start the apocalypse as revenge. Or worse she'll carry out her duty to hunt all monsters and kill them before they became a threat. Just then a flash of light was seen and from it Artemis walked out signaling she had arrived as asked.
"Apollo I hope you have a good reason for calling me." Artemis said as Apollo nodded in response to Artemis.
"Yes Artemis." Apollo began as Artemis knew it was serious. After all he never uses her actual name unless it was important. "It's… about your children and an old prophesy." Apollo said as Artemis listened in.
"Ok… and what is this mysterious prophesy about my children." Artemis said as she noted her brother get nervous about the contents of this prophesy.
"It was an old one from way back when and we all assumed it was hogwash seeing as it involved half-bloods from your blood." Apollo said as Artemis paid attention to this conversation now.
"Explain the prophesy Apollo." Artemis ordered as she wanted him to get to the point.
Apollo then sighed before clearing his throat as he still remembered it like the back of his hand. "The children born of man, Inferno, and the Moon shall appear with the demon towers fall. Born to the Devil who cries herald by the fall of the Demon King to whom will leave a throne empty. The Portal between man and demon shall be opened and from this rift the armies of Hell shall arise and leading them the demonic moon shall be the vanguard of the end." He recounted as he then saw Artemis reaction as she was wide eyed.
"That sounds like a, prophesy for the end of the world." Artemis said as she tried to keep calm here.
"It is." Apollo confessed as he waited for his sister's response to the mentioned prophesy. "And… as of about a good 11 years ago… your half-bloods fit the terms of the, prophesy." Apollo said as Artemis was then wide eyed.
"Like hell they do." Artemis said refusing to believe any child son or daughter would be the leaders of the Demon Worlds army to bring about the end of days.
"Artemis." Apollo said trying to get her to see reason.
"No Apollo I should have known you would feed fathers paranoia with your jealousy. This is just like with." Artemis began as she still remembered how Orion died long ago.
"Artemis you know how prophesies work most of the time." Apollo said as he looked to Artemis. "Dante was the first person I told of it and." Apollo began as this both angered and shocked Artemis.
"Oh so you told Dante of this prophesy and not me until now?" Artemis accused but Apollo cut her off.
"He's trying to stop it!" Apollo called out as he looked to the shocked Artemis. "He knows and he believes that it won't happen not if he or the kids have anything to say about it." Apollo said as he remembered Dante's words.
"He knows and he still raises them?" Artemis asked as she looked to Apollo.
"I believe his words were something akin to proper rearing and affection. A child raised to hate and be unloved would be the most likely to bring about this prophesy but a child taught to love and raised with affection will deny the, prophesy at every turn." Apollo said as he looked to them. "I know it's a long but I trust Dante he's putting all him gamble on those two to make the right choice in the end." Apollo said as Artemis then smirked in response.
"I see." Artemis said as she smiled a bit and then gained a cocky smirk. "It's to be expected from the chosen father of my children to have faith in a child born of his loins and my blood." Artemis boasted as Apollo smiled in response to this.
"So am I in the clear?" Apollo asked as Artemis smiled before Apollo found a sword to his loins.
"Not a chance." Artemis said with the sweetest smile in the world.
That evening the cry of Apollo's suffering was heard even by the mortals below Mt. Olympus.
(Meanwhile Olympus)
Hercules one of the most famous Gods in Olympian History despite being a minor God was in his temple as he made sure he wasn't followed. He had made a great deal of stride to get where he is now as one of the most important tasks he was carrying out involved Aphrodite and Ares. From what he had found out thanks to his 'alley in the dark,' was that there world was once part of a much bigger world. Angels and Demons roamed this world with man who were but feeble beings.
This in turn caused a war that split the realities into three, chaos being their world, Paradiso the realm of Angels, and Inferno the realm of demons. Sparda born upon Inferno chose to fight for the realm of Chaos and humanity from what he learned from his father when he explained it to Artemis. But everything he knows about the Demon World was because of his newest aid. He who talked him into helping Ares with his plans.
He then arrived in the darkness and kneeled as the God of Strength looked to his patron Devil. "Lord Mundus." Hercules greeted as before him were three glowing red eyes that glared down upon him. "I am pleased to inform you that we have now acquired all three symbols of power." Hercules said as Mundus heard him.
"Good… you have served me well Hercules. And know with loyalty like this great rewards come to you." Mundus said as he glared down upon Hercules.
"To be recognized as a true God." Hercules said as he was tired of the short end he had gotten for years on end. The 'tasks,' he was made to do and the fact he wasn't even recognized as a, Olympian despite popular media recognizing him by heart. Though he despised the Disney movie with his name simply because it was not accurate to the true legend. He didn't sing and he most of all didn't do things that were 'child friendly,' at all.
"Yes your desired reward my faithful servant." Mundus said as the Demon King was then heard coughing no doubt suffering from the injuries Dante inflicted upon him with the aid of that traitorous Trish. This was his last best option and working with the Angels and these Olympians was a small price to pay for his resurrection. "And Aphrodite is she performing as expected?" Mundus asked as Hercules nodded.
"Of course Lord Mundus but then again it's to be expected when she is not in control of herself as is." Hercules said as he agreed with Mundus. To prevent them from being caught they referred to Aphrodite by her name and not by her new patron's name. Sheba was never one to openly rule Inferno despite being amongst the four demon Kings who ruled over it.
IT was because of Sheba that Mundus had taken so long to kill Sparda add the fact Sheba gave Sparda her support it was no wonder Mundus lost so long ago to the Dark Knight. "Keep me informed Hercules and acquire for me the Three Symbols of Power." Hercules said as he needed those to aid in his resurrection.
"As you command my lord." Hercules said as light soon returned as Mundus vanished into the shadows once more. The order was clear Mundus must come back as with his ally the 'Greatest Jubilee,' of Paradiso.
(Meanwhile with Aphrodite)
Aphrodite walked about as she admired her temple a bit. She had left Hephaestus to his work as he watched his daughter, her new step-daughter take on her quest. Now mind you in any normal situation she wouldn't be so calm and collected about such things. Even more so with how things were turning out. Then again she had no choice to broker that deal with Mundus of all beings.
Now one would wonder how Aphrodite knew of Mundus and knew how things were happening now. Well the answer was simple… Aphrodite wasn't in control of herself. After the incident with the Lumen Sage and Umbra Witch followed by the same duo taking on the God of Chaos Aesir Aphrodite had come across something she should now have been tampering with. In turn she found herself on the business end of becoming the meat puppet of the Ruler of Paradiso, Jubileaus. In turn as Aphrodite walked past a mirror she admired it because her reflection was that of Jubileaus herself.
She then changed the image with a swipe of her hand revealing the realm of Paradiso as her Angels prepared for her comeback. She may have lost the Eyes of the World but she had other means of bringing order to this chaos made by mankind. Mundus was a means to an end the same was she was a means to an end to Mundus. They agreed that once their shared ambition is over and done with they will split the world between them both.
But Jubileaus wasn't keen on sharing the same way she knew Mundus wasn't key on sharing either. Hence why she was preparing her armies so when it comes down to it she won't be caught with her pants down and defenseless. After all she was the creator and the only God allowed in this world any others were just false Gods. Though this vessel is serving her needs for the time being. But once its usefulness has reached its end she would be enacting this vessels inevitable death by her hands.
"Now then… let the games begin." Aphrodite said as she then pulled up a table and showed all the pieces were falling into place. She smirked a sinister smirk as her right eye began to glow an azure blue no doubt remnants of the Right Eye of the Overseer. She would win this time and then she'll make those Umbra Witches pay with eternity of pain and suffering as punishment for their sinful contracts.
(TBC)
ESKK: Yeap new chapter I hope you all enjoyed it. Originally this chapter was supposed to be much longer but I had to cut it in half to make this fic a bit longer. So yes it became a bit of a filler chapter. I hope you all enjoyed it and until next time ja-ne.