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Poseidon flashed back to his underwater palace the second the council was dismissed. Shocked and anger was presented on his face as the fishes bow and stepped aside for their Lord to pass through, none wanting to stand in his way, knowing full well what Poseidon was capable of when he's angry.
"Milord," a voice sounded out behind him as Poseidon turned around sharply, glaring at whoever was behind him. A shark was there, bowing down nervously. Poseidon gripped his trident tightly as he gestured for the shark to continue. "I spotted an asillias near the pacific border."
Poseidon's hand on her trident tightened around the grip if possible. The shark flicked his tail nervously as Poseidon finally spoke up, his voice deathly calm. "Anything else you need to report?"
"Well... you see..." The shark looked even more nervously. "Your son is near it. We tried to stop him but he wouldn't listen to us."
Poseidon's eyes widened as he started swimming toward the entrance of his palace before flashing away when he was sure no one was around.
He appeared again in the middle of the ocean, all was peaceful. The wave was calm, though, at first glance, it seems like no living creatures were around. It was dark, only a small beam of sunlight penetrated the dark ocean. Poseidon looked around wearily before finally picking up the sound of metals colliding.
The closer Poseidon swam toward the sound, the stronger the current became. Soon, he saw his son fighting the asillias with Riptide. The monster, also known as the asillias by the mer folks, a creature with dark black furs and long pointy tooth. Its breath full of poison, the touch of its poison can kill a mortal within minutes if not given the antidotes that Poseidon had carefully crafted over the years. It has four legs yet it swims in the ocean as easily as it runs on land.
Poseidon charged it, raising his silver trident as he dived in, stabbing the asillias' mid-section, drawing pitch-black blood. Percy looked up in surprise when he saw his father next to him. Poseidon barely paid him any attention as he sent another stab toward the monster, this time toward the heart. The asillias rolled out of the way through, growing as it roared, charging Poseidon.
They were locked in a heated battle, Percy having no other choice but to watch from the sideline as Poseidon swung his trident left and right, blocking the fast and calculated hits from the asillas. Just as a hand was about to come down at Poseidon, he threw his trident, this time meeting the target. Before the hit could come down, the monster started to dissolve.
Poseidon raised his arms, his palm opened as the trident flew back toward its owner. Percy stared at his father with awe as Poseidon chuckled slightly.
"Dad? What? How?" Percy shuttered out as he gestured to his silver trident. "I thought your trident is gold?"
Poseidon studied his son, wondering whether or not he should tell him the truth before deciding to. "It's for some... special occasion."
"Like that monster?" Percy asked.
Poseidon nodded as he sighed. "It's called an asillas. I'd been facing those kinds of monsters for centuries."
"Centuries?" Percy asked once again, slightly curious. "How come I never heard of it before?"
Poseidon sighed again as he touched Percy's shoulder. "Close your eyes, I want to show you something."
Percy did as he was told as he felt a bright light surrounding them. When he opened his eyes again, he was in a circular room, ancient pictures surrounded the room. Percy swam closer toward it, studying the painting.
"What is this room?" Percy questioned as he studied each painting, trying to make sense of it. Poseidon stared at one of the first paintings, staring at it sadly as his hand linger on it. Percy swam over, studying it. He frowned when he saw a similar monster painted on the painting.
What caught his eyes was the man standing in front of the army, facing the army of asillias with a trident raised. "Is that you, dad?"
Poseidon nodded slightly, his eyes glued to the woman next to him in the painting. Percy followed his gaze, seeing a woman with dark brown hair flowing in the water, a spear and shield in hand. "And that is...?"
Poseidon was quiet for a while before whispering slightly. "Someone special. We used to be best friends, even lovers at once upon a time before it all came crashing down. I should have run after her when I had the chance."
Percy listened quietly, knowing not to push his father's patient as he looked around the room once more. "Why have you brought me here?"
"It's the history of the asillas," Poseidon explained as he pointed to the first painting. "This one shows the first battle. None of our weapons was able to harm the creature, except for one. We soon realized only weapons made of Olympian silver could hurt the creatures."
"Like werewolves?" Percy couldn't help but pointed out as Poseidon chuckled slightly, the atmosphere still a bit tense.
"They are both similar and different from werewolves," Poseidon started, his eyes staring at the distance as he continued to explain. "They have black blood and their breath can kill mortals within minutes. They could never truly die, only returning to their master."
"They can never die?" Percy asked in surprise as Poseidon nodded.
"They reform pretty quickly. No one is sure who their master is, only knowing that it's someone powerful," Poseidon admitted as he tried for a smile. "But it's nothing you need to worry yourself with. I got it under control."
"I want to help, dad," Percy announced as Poseidon shook his head.
"It's better if you aren't involved, it'll only make it more dangerous for you," Poseidon said as he looked down at his watch. "Look at the time, you better go son. You don't know what lurks in the shadows here at night."
With a wave of his hand, Percy found himself back in his apartment, a frown on his face as he tried to understand the event that just happened.
"Artemis, so glad to see you!" Percy exclaimed as he threw his arms around his best friend when she flashed into his apartment during their weekly meeting. Artemis chuckled in confusion as she wrapped her arms around him as well.
"Hey," she laughed awkwardly as Percy let go of her. She studied his face, wondering what caused him to act so differently. "You look... different."
"I don't," Percy stated simply as he flopped down onto his sofa, Artemis seated next to him with a worried expression on her face.
"Is something wrong?"
Percy shook his head. "I'm just thinking."
"The world must be ending then," Artemis teased as Percy glared at her, crossing his arms. Artemis rolled her eyes. "So, what is that little brain of yours thinking about?"
"What my dad told me yesterday," Percy admitted as Artemis looked toward him with interest, gesturing for him to continue. "He told me about some monster creature called the asilvery thingy-"
"A silvery thing?" Artemis raised her eyebrow as Percy muttered a few words under his breath before speaking up again.
"I mean asillias," he corrected himself. "I think."
"Okay," Artemis started slowly, not really knowing where the conversation is going. "And?"
"Well, it breaths out poison and can only be killed by Olympian silver," Percy finished, racking his brain to remember anything else his father had told him. "And also, it never dies."
Artemis had a thoughtful look on her face as she suggested the same thing Percy had yesterday. "Perhaps they are werewolves?"
Percy burst out laughing at her suggestion as Artemis stared at him blankly, anger presented in her tone when Percy continued to laugh. "What is so funny, Perseus?"
"Werewolves," he looked at her angry face and started laughing again. Noticing Artemis's anger, he took a few breaths, trying to regain his breathing.
"Seriously, what is so funny about that?" Artemis exclaimed in exasperation as Percy gave her a smirk.
"Well, that's what I suggested to my dad yesterday. That it might be werewolves," he started as Artemis stared at him with wide eyes. "So maybe you'd been spending too much time with me, Arty."
Artemis rolled her eyes, speaking up teasingly. "Are you kicking me out, Percy?"
Percy's eyes widened as he jumped up, shaking his head. "No no no! I'm just... it's like... the point is, I'm not kicking you out."
Artemis giggled, making Percy sighed as he covered his face in embarrassment. "You were teasing me, weren't you?"
Artemis poked his side teasingly, grinning at him mischievously. She didn't know where all the feelings suddenly came from but it was only now does she realized how close they were. She stared into his memorizing sea-green eyes, his lips, if she just leans in-
She quickly cut herself off as she tried to contain the blush that's clearly noticeable on her face, making Percy raised his eyebrow as she shoved him slightly.
"Care to tell me what made the great maiden goddess blush?" Percy beamed as Artemis tried to glare at him, but failed in the end. She doesn't get it, they had known each other for years, and never once had he made her feel this way. What changed?
Artemis turned around as she flipped her hair, purposely slapping his face with her braid as she huffed. "What made you think I'm blushing."
"You're my best friend, Artemis," Percy deadpanned. "You might be a goddess, but I know you pretty well."
"Stupid boy," Artemis grumbled under her breath as she spoke up, with a little force in her word, wanting to believe everything she said. "I'm not blushing."
Percy hummed innocently as he shrugged. "Whatever you say. Though I do want to know."
"Know what?" Artemis asked, slightly afraid of the answer.
"Did you perhaps tell Thalia where I live? She barged into my apartment yesterday," Percy started as Artemis cuts him off.
"She barged into your apartment?" She raised her eyebrow. "Or did she come here uninvited but you still opened the door for her."
"What's the difference?" Percy protested with a slight pout. He's cute when he pouts, Artemis thought subconsciously before slapping herself mentally. Stop it! He's your best friend and you're a maiden goddess!
Artemis took a deep breath, trying to compose herself. "Well, if she barged in, it means she broke down the door," she glanced at the front door before looking back at Percy. "And I'm pretty sure that didn't happen. As for your stupid question, no, why do you think I gave her your address?"
"Hey!" Percy protested. "My question isn't stupid."
"It is," Artemis countered as Percy opened his mouth to argue but Artemis continued without missing a beat. "Why would you assume I gave her your address?"
"You're the only one who knows?" Percy tried before correcting himself when he saw the look Artemis gave her. "I mean, my parents also knew but like she's your hunter, so I thought she asked you."
"What did you asked you about anyway?" Artemis asked.
Percy looked somewhat nervous as Artemis gave him a look, asking him to continue. "Well... she asked about our relationship."
Artemis was silent for a while, her mind making the word 'relationship' sounds like they're actually in a relationship.
"And what is your response?" Artemis asked calmly, although she's slightly freaking out. The only other person who knew about their friendship would be Apollo. Poseidon doesn't really know that she had still kept in touch with Percy and she knew she would rack her own reputation if the Olympians found out she, the 'man-hating goddess', was friends with a man.
Percy laughed apprehensively as he scratched the back of his head, making Artemis feared his answer. She knew she would need to have a talk with her lieutenant soon. "Well, I kind of freaked out and refused to answer. She left afterward, telling me she'll ask me another time."
Artemis groaned. "Well, guess I'll be having a talk with Thalia soon."
Percy looked relieved about her response as Artemis grinned at him. "Now come on, what do you want to do today? I don't want to be stuck in your apartment all day."
"What's wrong with my apartment?" Percy frowned, making Artemis roll her eyes as she pulled him toward the front door.
Percy hummed to himself as he walked down the busy New York street a few days before Christmas Eve. Everyone was doing their Christmas shopping, Percy included. He doesn't really know what his friends or family wanted but he figured he would figure out something later.
He looked at a store, selling cooking and baking tools. I could probably get mom something here, he thought to himself as he walked into the store, staring at the pots, pans, and various other cooking and baking tools.
Percy frowned, looking around the store before his eyes settled down on the Christmas section. He made his way over. While he may not be the best cooker in the world, his mom had taught him a thing or two about cooking. The only reason he'd listen was that his mother promised to teach him how to make blue cookies.
He walked toward a mixer, studying the design before picking it up and walking toward the counter, fishing out his wallet as he went.
2 years of working gets you something, along with some pocket money Poseidon had sent him a while back during his birthday. Artemis had gifted him a bow, vowing to teach him how to shoot one. So far, there was no luck.
After Percy paid for the mixer, he walked out of the store, a huge smile on his face and a bag in hand. He didn't even notice it when five flashes appeared behind him, only noticing when someone tapped on his shoulder, making him turn around in an instant.
His shoulder relaxed when he saw who they were. "Hazel? Frank? Jason?"
"I'm glad you still remember me," Leo clung his heart jokingly as Piper slapped him on the head, causing Percy to chuckle before Piper turned her glance toward him.
"And I'm glad you remember me as well," she said sarcastically as Percy laughed nervously.
"I was getting there," he huffed as Piper eyed him suspiciously.
"Sure sure," she waved her hand away as Percy looked at his friends, wondering if it's a life-threatening quest they want him to go on. They may be his friends but hey, they're partial immortals now, maybe they might become like the rest of the gods.
"Is there anything I can help you guys with?" Percy finally spoke up as Jason gave him a strange look, pushing his gold glasses in the right place.
"What made you think that we need your help?" He raised his eyebrow as Percy shrugged, looking toward Hazel and Frank who were looking at the pet store, Hazel gushing over how cute the puppies are.
"Because you're immortal?" Percy replied, his statement coming out more like a question. Leo laughed as he gave him a playful punch.
"Good one, Perce," he chuckled as Percy stared at him with uncertainty. "What kind of friends would we be if we made you carry out our works? Not like we really have any work besides training the demigods."
"A really bad friend?" Percy tried as Piper nodded her head.
"Exactly, and we might be immortals but we're still your friends, Percy," Piper smiled reassuringly as Hazel and Frank made their way back toward the group, Hazel cooing at a puppy in her arms while Frank grumbled under his breath.
Piper immediately walked over and started cooeing over it. "Gods of Olympus, is that a puppy? Oh gosh, it's so cute. Is it a boy or a girl?"
Jason rolled his eyes at his girlfriend as Percy watched, feeling a bit awkward. "So... how's camp?"
"Pretty normal," Jason replied as Leo walked toward Frank, Hazel, and Piper. "We miss you though. Camp isn't the same without you."
Percy looked away. "I'm mostly over her death by now. I learn to move on and live life as it is. But it's kind of hard, you know? I'll be going back soon... someday."
Jason nodded in understanding. "Take your time, Perce."
"Though I have a question," he admitted as Jason raised his eyebrow and gestured for him to continue. "How come no one comes searching for me when I didn't come to camp?"
Jason rolled his eyes at the obvious question. "Your mother had told us where you went. She didn't say where but she said you're fine and that you're in college."
"And how did you find me just now?" Percy continued to ask as Jason chuckled.
"You see, that's a funny story," he started as the rest of the group joined them once again, Hazel still cuddling the puppy. "Lady Artemis actually flashed us here."
Percy rolled his eyes mentally at his best friend, knowing full well why she did that. She wanted him to get better as much as his friends did. After her talk with Thalia and convincing his cousin that they know each other and had occasion conversation through Iris Messages (a lie, of course, they often meet in person more than they used Iris Message), Thalia had let Percy off the hook for the time being.
They had gotten closer as months went by, to the point where Artemis had considered joining him in college. Artemis hadn't given him her answer yet but he knew that she's still thinking about it. He doesn't know why but now when he looked at Artemis, he couldn't help but notice how beautiful she looks, not that he dare say that to her face in fears of turning into a furry animal.
"And why would she do that?" Percy asked as Jason shrugged.
"She just walked up to us and told us that we should take a break sometimes. The next thing we know, we're here," Hazel spoke up softly as Frank glared at the puppy who was trying to claw his eyes off.
"Do you have to adopt him?" Frank asked as he held the puppy as far away from him as possible, making Piper roll her eyes and Hazel to giggled.
"Milo is a sweet dog," Hazel chuckled as she took him from her boyfriend, who was still glaring at Milo.
"You named him Milo?" Frank exclaimed, making Hazel nodded with a raised eyebrow threateningly.
"Is there anything wrong with that?"
"No," he grumbled as the rest of them watched the interaction. Piper finally spoke up, voicing her opinion on the name.
"Milo's a cute name."
Hazel beamed at the other girl. "See, even Piper agreed. Now come on guys, we don't have all day!"
Frank sighed again as they started walking toward the other stores, all chatting and laughing, like a group of teenagers. Percy smiled as he caught up with everything he'd missed out on over the years, finally feeling like the hole in his heart was finally closing. Artemis had helped him a lot no doubt, but it wasn't enough. His friends might just be what he needed.
Artemis stood with Percy in front of his mom and step-father's apartment during Christmas Eve, Artemis swinging her hands nervously and Percy giving her a reassuring grin. She was wearing a simple white blouse and jeans, paired with brown boots and black coats. Percy was wearing jeans as well and a simple button-down shirt.
"I don't even know why I allow you to drag me here," Artemis grumbled under her breath as she started biting on her nails, making Percy frown. "I guess I can celebrate two different Christmas."
"Half of you is with the hunters?" Percy asked in surprise as Artemis nodded, still biting her nails. She had explained to him a while back when he asked how she could've been with him during his childhood and not let anyone finds out. Percy swatted her hand away from her mouth. "Come on Arty, it can't be that scary."
"I'm not scared," she muttered under her breath as Percy sighed and rang the doorbell, causing Artemis to jump up in surprise and Percy to snickered at her.
"See, scared."
Artemis glared at him as she continued to bite nervously on her nail, making Percy roll his eyes as he made a split decision and entangled their hands together, making Artemis turn over in surprise, her eyes wide. Percy was about to pull away, thinking he crossed a line but Artemis gently squeezed his hands, smiling slightly at him, a blush visible on both of their cheeks as the door finally cracked open.
"Percy!" Sally exclaimed as she pulled Artemis and Percy in with her, closing and locking the door behind them. "You brought your friend with you!"
"Hey, Mrs. Blofis," Artemis waved shyly, suddenly feeling self-conscious in front of Percy's mom.
"Call me Sally, dear," she smiled at Artemis who nodded. Sally looked down toward their hand before back at them. Percy blushed bright red as he pulled his hands away from Artemis', who did the same, both of them looking anywhere but at each other. "Anything you want to tell me, Percy?"
"No no," Percy quickly said as he pushed them toward the dining table. "Nothing to see here. We're just friends, mom."
Sally raised her eyebrow teasingly. "Just friend, huh?"
"Friends," Artemis muttered under her breath as she tried to ignore the part of her mind that liked the feeling of his hands in hers. I'm a maiden goddess for gods sake.
Sally gave them a knowing look before walking toward the dining area, where food was already all set up. The sound of a bedroom door opening was heard and Paul walked out, smiling at his step-son and Artemis.
"Welcome back, Percy," he grinned as he hugged Percy, who hugged Paul back. He turned toward Artemis, a polite smile on his face. "And you are?"
Artemis held out her hand as Paul shook them. "I'm Artemis."
His eyes widened as he started to bow, only for Artemis to waved him up. She had heard many great things about Percy's stepfather, knowing that he's a pretty great man. "No need to bow. Percy had spoken about you."
Paul raised his eyebrow at Percy who just shrugged as he gestured to the food in front of them. "Can we eat? I'm a bit hungry, and I haven't tasted mom's food in forever."
They all laughed at his statement but agreed nonetheless, seating down on their chair as they started eating, starting small conversations, and acting like a family.
The dinner was going well until a sudden doorbell rang out, making Percy and Artemis frowned. Sally looked happy though, confusing the duo. She got up from her chair with a smile. "I'll go get that."
"Who do you think it is?" Percy asked before stuffing a spoonful of soup into his mouth, swallowing it.
"Might be Thalia," Paul spoke, making Artemis looked over in surprise.
"Why would my lieutenant be here?"
"Mom invited me," Thalia's voice rang out from the doorway making Percy jumped up from his chair in surprise and falling backward, looking between his mom and his cousin. Thalia smirked at his reaction as Artemis merely raised her eyebrow.
"M-Mom?" Percy shuttered out as he looked at Artemis for help. She just shrugged, not knowing it as well. "Wait- WHAT?!"
"I adopted her, dear," Sally explained as Paul nodded in confirmation. Thalia just seated herself next to Percy, who was still staring at his mom.
"When did this happened?" Artemis asked calmly, giving Thalia a stern look, making her shifted nervously in her seat.
"Well-" Thalia was about to respond when Percy beat her to it. "So you stole my address!"
Everyone turned toward Percy. There was a pregnant silence before Thalia laughed. "After all of this, the only thing you focused on was that I 'stole' your address?"
"She didn't steal it," Sally spoke up calmly. "I gave her the address."
"Same thing," Percy frowned as Thalia ruffled his hair in a sisterly manner.
"Whatever you say, lil bro," she grinned teasingly at him, who just pouted.
"I'm older," he grumbled under his breath as Artemis gave him a look, a smirk on her face as she spoke up as well.
"Sorry, Kelp Head, but Thalia here is older."
"Thank you, milady," Thalia grinned at Artemis who just gave her a smile back. Percy looked between the two of them before looking toward Paul and Sally, who simply shrugged.
"Fine, big sis," Percy said with a grumbled as Thalia smiled in victory. "Though technically, you're still fifteen."
"A few hours away from sixteen," Thalia corrected as she started to eat the meal laid out in front of her, half paying attention to their conversation.
"Still fifteen," Percy said smugly as he gestured to himself. "While I'm twenty, which if you can count, is bigger than fifteen. So you can call me big brother."
"No can do, little brother," Thalia smirked, emphasizing the word 'little'. Percy was about to protest when Artemis let out a loud sigh, making him turn toward her.
"What, Arty?" He demanded as Thalia's eyes widened when Artemis didn't' kill him on the spot. She winked teasingly at her new brother.
"Oooh, someone got an eye on the maiden goddess," Thalia wiggled her eyebrow as Artemis' face flushed bright red, Percy not faring any better.
"I hate you, Thals," he grumbled as he looked away from Artemis. "And I don't like Artemis."
Artemis ignored the feeling of hurt when he said those words but forced herself to ignore it, she's not supposed to fall in love with anyone anyways, it'll be better for both of them to be friends.
"Whatever you say, lil bro. Whatever you say," Thalia smirked before starting to dig into her meal once more.
"You can have the bed," Percy offered as he stood awkwardly with Artemis in his room, both staring at his bed. It could fit up to three people but he knew that Artemis probably wouldn't want to share a bed with him. "I'll take the floor."
"No," Artemis protested, cursing Thalia silently in her head. After dinner, she had claimed the guest room, and the only other open room was Percy's. Sally had offered her an apologetic glance before retreating into her and her husband's bedroom. "I'm a guest, you can have the bed. It's yours anyway. I'm used to sleeping on the floor."
"Since you're the guest," Percy started as he walked toward his closet, pulling out a sleeping bag and laying it on the ground. "You can have the bed. I'm used to sleeping on the ground as well."
"But-" Artemis tried to counter but Percy beat her to it, putting a finger on her lips.
"No but. I insisted that you have the bed," without another word, he slipped into his sleeping bag and closed his eyes. Artemis sighed as she flipped off the light switch and got into his bed, closing her eyes and hoping for a dreamless night that could distract herself from all the foreign feelings and thoughts.
Artemis opened her eyes, frowning when she found herself in her palace. She looked around, finding herself in the living room. A man with raven black hair was sitting there, changing the channel on the TV every once in a while. Artemis slowly approached the man, her hunting knives out.
But before she could get to him, he turned around and a pair of familiar sea-green eyes greeted her. He frowned when he saw the hunting knives in her hand. "Are you trying to kill me, moonbeam?"
Instead of responding, she asked him rather bluntly. "What are you doing in my palace."
His frown deepened as he gently touched her forehead after she seated beside him, asking softly. "Are you okay? Did you hit your head or something?"
"I'm fine," Artemis growled at him as he took a step back. She took a few breaths before looking at 'Percy' once more, not knowing if it's an imposter or not. "Now answer my question."
"We moved in together a few years ago," Percy explained as Artemis scowled. "Don't you remember?"
Deciding to go with whatever was in front of her for now, she faked a smile. "Of course, how could I forget."
Percy chuckled, a smile appearing on his face as he pulled her close, making Artemis snuggled into him subconsciously before realizing what she was doing. She was too warm and comfortable to care though. "You didn't forget our date night, did you?"
Date night? Artemis questioned but forced herself to nodded along as Percy started flipping through the channel once more. He turned toward her a while later when he realized she was staring at him. "What? Do I have something on my face?"
Artemis blushed as she quickly shook her head, both trying to clear her thoughts and reassuring Percy. He smiled back at her before doing something surprising. He leaned in and kissed her.
Artemis couldn't think of anything else but the soft lips on her own, and soon found herself wrapping her arms around his neck and entangling her hand in his messy black locks. The kiss was magical, something she had never felt before. But all too soon, he pulled away, smiling. He opened his mouth to say something but before it came out, the scenery around her faded away.
Artemis sat up from her sleep, her hand softly touching her lips, remembering Percy's lips on her own. She stared down at the sleeping boy in the sleeping bag below her, a line of drool on his face bringing a smile to her lips. She tried to pushed away the thoughts for now.
She softly crept out of the room, finding Thalia at the table already, drinking a glass of milk and stirring her cereal. She grinned at Artemis when she saw her, saying a simple 'good morning, milady'.
"Good morning, Thalia," Artemis returned her grin as she looked at the clock, noticing that it's only five. "Still up early I see."
"You trained us to wake up early," Thalia reminded her as Artemis laughed and nodded.
"That I did," she was about to say something else when a letter suddenly appeared in front of her face, making Thalia look at it with curiosity.
"What is that, milady?"
"A letter," Artemis whispered softly as she slowly opened it, scanning it quickly, a surprised look on her face.
"What does it say?" Thalia asked as Artemis slowly read out.
"Dear Artemis,
We are glad to invite you along with your friends and family to attend the party arranged by us on this special year during Christmas. We would be happy to mark your presence along with family and friends at the party and would love to celebrate the amazing time of the year together.
The venue is the Olympus throne room, and the party would begin sharp at 3 pm. Do come to the party as we would be awaiting your presence there.
Yours Truly,
Apollo & Hestia"
AN: I might turn ending chapters in cliffhanger into a hobby hehe.
Just kidding guys, I'm not that cruel. Quick heads-up, it's Spring Break for me next week, so it's possible that I'll have double updates next week depending on whether or not I have the time.
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