Update: 25/04/2020
This update is for all veterans out there this ANZAC day. I salute you all for Courage, Honour and Sacrifice. I salute proudly to those her died in ALL wars.
Pop I salute and remember you day. Thanks for fighting in Korea. Love you with all my heart. sending it too heaven were you are hopefully happy.
Chapter .1.
550 Years Later…
Apollo moves silently through the forest with a Hawk flying above him. The suns rays on his back. It had been 550 years since he and Artemis had been cursed. Unable to really understand each other. Unable to comfort each other or really touch each other.
It hurt a lot to change each dawn and dusk. It was excruciating in pain. Feeling all his insides turning into that of a golden wolf.
He hadn't seen after dusk for 550 years. He missed feeling the moonlight on his skin. He missed the presence off his sister. Even though she was flying above him. It wasn't the same. And he somehow knew Artemis would say the same.
But it was useless he would never hear her voice again or hug her or see her smile again. What he would give anything to hear her voice again. He had looked for hundreds off years for help but he came up empty. It was also hard when the collar caused him pain and him hearing his sisters bird cries when they tired to disobey the rules they were given.
Since he was forbidden to go to Olympus for help or ask them for help he had tried to look else were. But came up empty.
Now here he was walking through the woods. The woods were his and Artemis's home. They didn't have much money. He had to pick pocket what money he could. But to save money he camped in the forest. But sometimes he went for days without sleep. His sisters screams as she was changed haunted his sleep.
He hoped, beyond hope that Artemis was coping. Seeing her flying above him was the only thing he could see off her. When he was a wolf her image was blurred and couldn't make her out. A cruel twist to Circe's, Nyx's and Tartarus's revenge.
Another part was that he and Artemis attracted more monsters then a normal demigod. So he kept a bow on him at all times. With a dagger or two and knives. When he changed he knew Artemis took them and used them.
He sighs as he finds a clearing to set up camp. This would be a good spot to rest. And just wait for dusk. That was mainly the thing to do. Except hunt for food or steal some food, clothes and money.
He puts down his backpack and starts a fire.
His sister lands on his shoulder.
"This a good enough spot Sis?" Apollo asks her
She just chirps at him.
"Go hunt. You will need you strength", he tells her softly
For some reason some words he knew Artemis understood. But some she couldn't. It was the same for him too.
The hawk chirps and launches herself back into the air. Leaving him at the Camp site. He was not worried that Artemis wouldn't come back. She always did. They were tied to each other. Not being able to go a certain distance from each other.
Now wasn't the time to dwell on it. He moved to his backpack and pulled out some old sandwiches that would have to do. He wasn't up to hunting.
Suddenly he hears a rustling noise. And the sound of multiple people.
Apollo slowly gets up drawing his bow.
"Who is there?" Apollo rasps
He didn't use his voice often. He didn't have anyone to talk to except for his sister. And there was no telling how much she understood.
"Apollo peace we mean you know harm. Please put down your bow", a female voice says
That voice was familiar to Apollo. But he couldn't place where he heard it.
"Who are you?" Apollo asks
"Your telling me you have forgotten?" the voice says
"Show yourselves", Apollo orders ignoring the question
Out of the woods cam six women and four boys. Apollo frowns as he looks at them. As he does he slowly lowers his bow. As he recognised them. It had been so long he had almost forgotten what they looked like.
"Lady Athena? Lord Hermes? Lord Percy? Lady Annabeth? Lord Nico? Lord Will? Lady Thalia? Lady Reyna, Lady Clarisse? Lady Meg?" Apollo asks his voice still raspy.
"Yes it is us. We have been searching for you for centuries", Athena informs him.
"Where is Lady Artemis?" Thalia asks
Apollo flinches at Artemis's name. It hurt him by the collar to hear her name.
"She is not here at this time my Lords and Ladies", Apollo replies softly
"What is with the Lord and Lady titles? You're the same rank as us", Hermes asks confused.
"It is the way it has too be", Apollo replies sitting down.
"Why did you and Art…", Annabeth starts
"Don't say her name around me Lady Annabeth", Apollo says in a pained voice.
"Why not?" Percy asks
"It hurts", Apollo replies in a whisper, "Saying her name hurts"
The group look at Apollo. It was hard to match the usually cheerful and happy God to what he was now.
His hair was messy and dirty. His clothes were wore and had holes in them. They were also patched too. He seemed to have lost weight and his eyes were full of pain and misery. But they also saw a collar around his neck.
"Apollo what is that collar?" Athena asks
"It is my imprisonment Lady Athena", Apollo replies dully.
"Imprisonment? What the hell is going on? You disappeared 550 years ago. Missing without a trace. That spells couldn't find you. Tell us what happened and we can help!" Meg asks
"That is a long story. And one I don't really have time for", Apollo replies looking at the sun.
They were all confused by his statement and Athena was going to ask him what that meant. We a bird cry enters the clearing.
The see a beautiful buzzard hawk appear and land on Apollo's shoulder. The hawk had a collar around its neck. Like Apollo's collar. And they see a small smile at the bird.
"Hello girl. I hope you had a good hunt", Apollo says to his sister.
The bird chirps and flaps her wings.
"You have a hawk?" Nico asks
They see the hawk turn to them and lets out a cry before nipping at Apollo's ear.
"Why do you have a hawk Dad?" Will asks
Apollo looks at Will his eyes sad.
"She is my only friend in this life I now lead", Apollo states feeding her a piece of the bread.
"This life? Stop talking in riddles!" Meg exclaims
"If you knew the truth…I don't know what could happen. Why did you track us?" Apollo asks
They wondered her 'us' was. Because he was only except for the Hawk.
"War is coming. We need all the help we can get. But we have been looking for you from the beginning", Athena informs him.
"But had never been able to find your trail except for a few days ago", Reyna adds.
"Really? Looking for me and her all this time?" Apollo asks confused.
"Yes. We have been worried. Even Father has", Hermes replies
"We have always been worried. Austin and Kayla have too. As they accepting immortality. As Lord Zeus wanted your children to live on", Will informs him.
"That makes me feel slightly better", Apollo murmurs, "I take it that Lord Perseus, Lady Annabeth, Lord Nico, Lord Will, Lady Thalia, Lady Reyna, Lady Clarisse, and Lady Meg are now all Gods or have immortality?"
"What is with the Lord and Lady stuff?" Nico asks
"Just something I have to say", Apollo mutters
"We are Gods", Thalia confirms
"Of what if you don't mind me asking my Lords and Ladies?" Apollo asks curiously.
It was the first thing he was curious off in a long time.
"Only if you give us some information about why you ran", Athena replies barging
"Only if I have time", Apollo replies looking a the lowering sun.
"Have time?" Annabeth asks confused.
"Yes", Apollo replies simply picking at his sandwich while giving pieces to Artemis.
"I am the God of Loyalty, Tides, Waves, Beaches, Lagoons, Coves, Hot Springs, Pearls, Combat, Weapons, Heros, and Quests. Lieutenant and Right-Hand of Poseidon, Prince of the Seas, Second-in-Line to the Sea Throne and member of the Olympian Council", Percy states
"I am the Goddess of Architecture, Encryptions, Decryptions, Coding, Decoding, Algorithms, Ciphers, Puzzles, Runes, Symbols, Languages, Paths, Mazes and Strategy. Lieutenant and Right-Hand of Athena and member of the Olympian Council", Annabeth states.
"I am God of Heroic Death, Shadows, Skeletons, Ghosts, and Darkness. Lieutenant and Right-Hand of Hades, Crown Prince of the Underworld. Member of the Olympian Council", Nico states
"I am Goddess of Lightning, Winds, Storms, the Hunt, Flights, Heights and Pine Trees. Leader of the Hunters. Member of the Olympian Council", Thalia states.
"I am the Goddess of Warfare and Weaponry. Lieutenant and Right-Hand of Ares. Council Member", Clarisse states
"I am Goddess of Battles, Resilience and Duty. Lieutenant and Right-Hand of Bellona. Council Member", Reyna states
"I am God of Mind Healing, Vitals and Healing. Council Member", Will states.
"I am Goddess of Trees, Forests and Rare Plants. Patron of the Meliai. Lieutenant and Left-Hand of Demeter", Meg states
"Frank, Hazel, Piper, Leo, Kayla go Godhood too. Frank the God of Generals, Armies and Transformations with also being the Lieutenant and Right-Hand of Mars. Hazel the Goddess of Curse, Caves, Tunnels, Jewels, Gems, Crystals, Princess of the Underworld, with also being the Lieutenant and Left-Hand of Pluto and Second-in-Line to the Throne of the Dead. Piper the Goddess of Beauty and Charmspeak and being the Lieutenant and Right-Hand of Aphrodite. Leo God of Flames, Inventions and Mechanics and being the Lieutenant and Right-Hand of Hephaestus, Kayla the Goddess of Compassion, Empathy and Comfort. Pranjal the God of Health, Cures, Remedies", Athena informs him.
"And many others including Chris Rodriguez, Travis and Conner Stoll, Austin Lakes, Katie Gardner, Malcolm Pace, Dakota Spears, Leila Summers, Gwen Smith, Calypso all got Godhood too", Hermes adds
"All your children got Godhood Dad", Will tells him
"Why?" Apollo asks confused
"Because we thought we lost you", Athena tells him softly
"It seems that everything has changed", Apollo states, "Why do you need us?"
They all frowned why was he using 'us' when he was alone?
"We need all the help we can get Primordials are stirring. And Zeus has degreed that we will fight alongside our children", Athena replies
"That is against the Ancient Laws", Apollo replies
"Not anymore. The Laws were changed to stop demigods turning on us", Hermes replies
"Enough about that. Apollo what is the meaning behind your and Art…", Athena starts
Apollo flinches again at her name.
"…disappearance. Why couldn't we track you? Why do you feel like a demigod and not a god? Why is that collar around your neck?" Athena finishes.
"And why the hell you look like crap", Meg adds
Apollo chuckles darkly, "A lot off questions and so little time"
"What does that mean?" Annabeth asks
Apollo stands up as the sun was setting.
"I suggest you leave. You don't need to see this", Apollo mutters
"Don't need to see what?" Athena asks gently, "Please brother trust us"
"You don't want to see our curse", Apollo mumbles.
"Curse?" Thalia asks looking alarms.
"And 'our'?" Reyna asks
"You will see. But I warn you all you can't stop this. You can't help either. Nothing you can do or save will change anything. But if she agrees to help then so will I. As it is we never are apart yet we are not together", Apollo replies cryptically
"Are you done with riddles?" Meg asks annoyed.
"For now. But only because the sun is setting. And dusk and night are only minutes away", Apollo replies as Artemis launches herself off his shoulder.
"Why is that important?" Clarisse asks
"Because I see and not see the Moon and she sees and doesn't see the Sun", Apollo replies just as cryptically
"This is getting ridiculous just tell us what is wrong!" Meg demands
"You will see. In 60 seconds", Apollo rasps as the pain was starting.
Runes of black and gold appear around Apollo and the Hawk. They flash in the dusk light. Apollo's head tilts back and lets out a scream of pain, of agony. Startling the group into frozen shock. Then the Hawk screams. At their screams Apollo's start turning into howls and the Hawk's into a woman's voice.
Soon the sun was set and the moon was out.
At the spot were Phoebus Apollo had been was a golden wolf. With blue-gold eyes. It had tears falling down his face.
When they looked at the spot where the hawk had been they see a woman in a tattered patched up dress. Her auburn curls tied into a messy ponytail. She had a collar around her neck. She was shaking and trembling. They were shocked to see the yellow-silver eyes of the Moon Goddess, Phoebe Artemis. Those eyes held pain and despair as tears fell down her face.
Artemis sobbed and fell to her knees and hugs the wolf around the neck. Burying her face in its fur crying into the wolfs fur.
"My Lady?"
"Lady Artemis?"
"Artemis?"
"Sister?"
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