Okay, I know this chapter is short, but it's kinda important and I thought that showing things in this perspective might be interesting.
Part 11
Artemis swiped a bit of cobweb out of her auburn hair in disgust. "Tell me again why I'm down here with you, Ares. And this time, you had better have a decent excuse."
"We're in Olympus's basement because Daddy dearest never comes down here anymore. I think he's forgotten that this place even exists. This is the one place where we can talk without having to worry about him overhearing."
"You've explained the basement part. But why am I here with you?" Artemis's voice dripped with contempt.
"Because you and I have a common interest, and right now, a common problem with a common enemy." Ares sauntered over to Artemis. "If we both work together, the hinds have a better chance at survival."
"Zeus has expressly forbid any of us to interfere."
"Yes, but we've both bent that rule a little already, haven't we? Listen, I know you don't trust me, but you're going to have to. I went to Daddy's favorite and practically begged--"Artemis snorted. She would hardly call the speech Ares had delivered to Hercules in his dream begging-- "him to go help your precious hinds. Face it," Ares voice became flat, "I sacrificed my dignity for your hinds, so in a roundabout way, I sacrificed it for you. I think the least you can do is one teeny favor for me, and you will be helping the hinds, don't worry."
Artemis placed her hands on her hips, clearly impatient. "What do you want, Ares?"
"Oh, no need to get hostile. All I want you to do is pay a visit to Poseidon. You are his favorite niece, he'll listen to you much faster than he'll listen to me," purred Ares. Artemis's forest-green eyes were doubtful. She studied Ares's face for a moment, searching for any evidence that he was hiding something. Reluctantly, she gave in.
"Alright. What do you have in mind?"
Ares looked around, then lowered his voice. "I've discovered that our common enemy has forces off the island that are working against the hinds. Now, here is what I want you to ask Poseidon to do…"
To Be Continued…(please review!)