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.

5 Years Later…

Artemis was true to her word and vow. She didn't stop searching for her brother and his companion. She scoured the US with her Hunters and realised her wolves and scared animals on the US to hunt for her brother, high, low, north to south, east to west they searched but they came back empty.

Artemis called the Amazons for their help. But Queen Hylla and her resources couldn't get leads on Apollo or Meg either. But promised to continue the search and aid Artemis when she called.

She and her Hunters one day turned New Rome upside down. Searching for her brother. After Praetor's Zhang and Levesque's started to help them. After all they couldn't exactly stop or say no to the Goddess who saved them all. Where was the honour in that? When the search was over Praetor's Zhang and Levesque issued a vow and pledge to answer the call of Artemis or Diana if it came to pass that the Legion and some of its cohorts were needed in the rescue of Lord Apollo and Meg McCaffery. As those two were saviours of New Rome too and deserved the legions alliance. And besides they bought their beloved former Praetor Jason Grace home to be sent off to Elysium in the Roman Way. Risking their lives to bring his body home.

Artemis scoured the world. Chasing leads overseas. Especially in Greece and Italy with no luck.

She scoured the seas. Defying Poseidon. Not caring she was in another Gods domain. She scoured Atlantis with eventfully Triton's help.

Any monsters she and the Hunt encountered were asked, well forced to tell them information. The monsters began to get terrified of the Moon Goddess. They even were terrified at just the sound of the Hunters horn. As the they knew Artemis had no mercy for her enemies.

She went to the Land-Beyond-The-Gods a number of times. Against her families calls for her not too. As Alaska made her powers go down to demigod level. And the fact her family wouldn't be able to contact her there. But she didn't listen. She came back with several scars from her multiple trips.

To the terror of her family she even went thrice to Tartarus. And scoured it for any sign of her beloved brother. Again leaving with several injuries. That could not fully be healed. Even by Asclepius with Ambrosia and Nectar.

Her family begged her to stop but she wouldn't. Her brother was that important to her. She didn't care what happened to her. What injury she would get. What scar would stay on her. As long as she found her brother it would ALL be worth it. All the pain. All the fear. All the exhaustion. As long as her brother and his companion were found.

But too her fury still now after 5 years she hadn't found them. But she knew soon her curse would really, really show and won't be able to be hidden.

Her gift was telling her that she was missing something. But again her gift of 'knowing' or 'six sense' was still muddled.

She had gathered more girls for her Hunt while she was searching. Building up her forces and not telling the Council. That was one thing her gift was telling her. Was that not all the Council could be trusted.

So her money was on a Council member being involved. But she didn't want to show her hand just yet. As she didn't know who else was involved.

But she had already ruled out Athena and Hermes. Those two had been in her presence a lot trying to get her to stop. And many times they had been under her Moon and not been burnt or felt pain. So she knew those two were clear.

But she didn't know about the rest off the Council. As she refused to take part in Council meetings. As she told them the search for her brother and his companion were more important too her then silly meetings that invoked childishness. Unless it involved Apollo she told them she wouldn't go. They had tried to trick her once. And lets just say Zeus and Ares couldn't sit down for weeks after she was done with them. After what she did they didn't dare try tricking her again.

Her loyal Hunters helped her were they could. But Artemis told them to stick with the US. As they would be more protected there. Everywhere else she went alone or only accompanied by her hunting wolves.

As she told everyone so many times.

She would find her little brother no matter what it took or how long it took. She WILL find him. And she would have no mercy for those who took and hurt him…

Olympus…

Temple of Athena…

Athena growls she had been doing a search of her own for her missing brother. Using Ancient Maps. Some sights she sent Artemis too. But others she or Hermes took. They wanted to ease Artemis's load and burden some. Not that it helped much. Artemis seemed to be holding firm and scouring everywhere to find Apollo.

Athena wanted to know WHO could pull this off. How could they hide Apollo and his companion from the most skilled tracker that there ever was? As indeed Artemis was the most skilled tracker as she normally always found her intended prey.

Who the hell were these people? Athena knew Nero had disappeared 5 years ago. So it was a given that he was involved. But he HAD to have divine help. Help high up too. Which to Athena meant someone on the Council. She had her suspects. But she needed proof of treason before bringing it too Zeus. But she knew they were running out off time both for Apollo and Meg but for Artemis as well. Soon she might do something more drastic then going to other Gods domains or Alaska or Tartarus.

Suddenly a flash off light comes from behind her she turns to see a pale and angry Hermes.
"Hermes what is it? Is Artemis ok?" Athena asks knowing that they would take turns to watch Artemis sometimes.

But they couldn't do it often as she normally spotted them pretty quickly and the outcome off being spotted wasn't pretty to say the least. Normally only Hestia could escape those encounters undamaged.

"I know one who is involved!" Hermes gasps

"Who? How?" Athena asks turning her full attention on her Half-Brother.

"I was delivering a package to Ares. And I knocked his arm. He hissed and gritted his teeth in pain. I 'accidentally' after that knocked his sleeve up and there was a Moon Burn on his forearm!" Hermes tells her

Athena swears quite colourfully in Ancient Greek, Latin and every other language she could think off. That little bastard. She KNEW she should have dragged that F'ing War God into the moonlight and hold him there till he cracked.

"That bastard. Of course the War God would be involved as this could lead to war. That bastard I knew I should have skewered him with my spear and dragged the F*** bastard into the moonlight. That little shit…", Athena continues to curse the War God out quite colourfully.

Hermes eyes widen at some of the words Athena was using. Who knew she knew some off those words? And get so creative about how many ways she was going to kill Ares.

"What do we do?" Hermes asks his sister

"We need to find out who else is involved on the Council. We can't trust anyone but both off us and Artemis. As we have seen each other in the moonlight and we haven't burnt and Artemis is obvious. But to take on Ares and any one else who is involved that is on the Council we need backup, chains and moonlight", Athena states

"So when do we begin? Not that I won't to rush you. But Artemis is getting more reckless as the months go by", Hermes asks her

"Today"

Zeus's Office…

Zeus sighs. 5 years and his son was still missing and his daughter was still doing incredible risky Hunts to try and find him. He was afraid he might lose her. He might not what to admit it but he DID love his children.

He had tried to search for his missing son without luck. He had called Air and Wind Nymph's to his side and ordered them to search.

But he dare not tell anyone. He didn't trust many with this knowledge. He didn't even tell Poseidon who was too damn loyal for his own good and would never be involved in something like this.

So he kept his secret search to himself. But this was getting out off hand. Especially when Artemis begin hurting people that 1 tricked her into attending Council meetings, 2 followed her around, 3 holding up her search or 4 in trying to stop that trail of the search. It hadn't been pretty what she had done to those who did any off those four things.

Only Hestia could escape uninjured which was beginning to become a problem. Because Zeus couldn't be sure weather Artemis would finally lose what little patience she had left and snap at Hestia. And contrary to what others believed he DID care. He just had trouble showing it. But this whole thing was getting out off hand.

Suddenly there was a knock at his office door. He wasn't expecting anyone. As Hera was somehow mad at him again.

"Come in", Zeus says tiredly

He was surprised to see Athena, Hermes and Bellona walking through his door. And they all looked ready to kill someone.

Oh Chaos what had happened now?

"Ok I know those looks. What happened?" Zeus asks tiredly

"We know one of the traitors Father", Hermes states grimly

Zeus's eyes widen. He knew Hermes wouldn't use the word traitors unless it involved those who had Apollo.

"Who?" Zeus demands

"Ares, our dear God of War", Athena spits out furious.

Zeus growls he had hoped, hoped he was wrong. He was not dumb, this was something the War God would do. But he wanted to think and hope for the best.

Zeus then sighs.

"I had hoped I wasn't right", Zeus tells them.

"You knew?" Athena asks shocked.

"I actually hoped I was wrong. But he DID try to cause a war with my Lightning Bolt and the Helm of Darkness nearly a decade ago. And this COULD cause a war the way Artemis is going. Tell me how can you be sure?" Zeus asks them

Hermes explains his encounter and Zeus closes his eyes tightly. This was just great.

"We better get to him before Artemis does", Zeus states

They ALL knew Artemis wasn't going to be kind to any who were involved now. As it was 5 years. That means Apollo could have been subjected too Chaos knows what. Oh Artemis was NOT going to be merciful.

"What is the plan? I know you daughter. The Wisdom Goddess wouldn't be coming to me without one", Zeus asks

"First Father I'm sorry but you need to prove your not involved. You need to step into the moonlight for 5 minutes so we can be sure your not involved. Before I tell you the plan", Athena replies firmly

Zeus nods in agreement, "Only right. Well there is a moon now. Lets do this. As I got a feeling we will need tomorrow night for your plan. Am I right?"
"You are and our family might never be the same"

The Next Day…

Zeus stood in the Throne Room. After spending less then 24 hours working on a plan with Athena. They had made one. It was time this ended. Time the suspicion on the Council ended and at least Ares being taken into being questioned. Before Artemis got a hold off him.

Zeus looks to the places where Athena and Bellona were hiding ready to capture Ares hopefully without a fight. They nod saying they were ready. So he points his lightning bolt at the sky and shoots off a bolt. Signalling that he was calling an emergency meeting.

The Council begin to flash in quickly. And Ares appears near the end with a ruffled Aphrodite. The second he appears Athena and Bellona launch into action. Chains were flung from both Goddesses. And they magically wrapped around Ares. They thanked Hecate for the chains that were tied to Ares godly blood.

So in seconds Ares was bound unable to move or grab his weapon.

"WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THIS!?" Ares booms

"Let MY son go!" Hera yells

"Why is Ares in chains?" Hephaestus asks

"Brother what is the meaning off this?" Demeter asks

"This is interesting", Hades mutters amused at the War Gods position.

He could only imagine what the War God had done to be put in chains immediately following his arrival. Actually Hades's didn't have to imagine. The signs were easy to see. Hades was one of the only ones who hoped just for entertainment that Artemis would make a rare appearance.

"Don't tell me…", Poseidon starts his eyes widen as he realises what this could mean.

"Athena do this duty", Zeus tells her after everyone stops shouting.

"Ares, Son of Zeus and Hera, God of War, Violence, Battlelust and Rage you are being charged with Treason Against Olympus!" Athena tells him her grey eyes like steel.

"Treason? On what charge?" Hera asks enraged

Zeus had a bad feeling about this. Damn this was going to get ugly.

"Treason on the count of being an accessory to the kidnapping of Apollo, God of the Sun and Meg McCaffery daughter of Demeter. And their forced imprisonment and possible harm", Zeus states gravely

Silence was in the Throne Room. Some looking at Ares in shock. Others looked like their belief's had been confirmed.

"I didn't do anything to the twirp or the bitch", Ares growls

Hermes storms over and rips his arms sleeve off. Revealing the moon burn. The mark of guilt. The mark now associated with betrayal.

"You were saying War God?" Hermes growls angrily

"Where is MY daughter", Demeter demands angrily her power starting to come out.

"Where is Apollo!?"

"How could you? Oh I am going to be sick", Aphrodite says looking pale at her lover.

"To make sure that this is INDEED a moon burn. Bought on by the Curse of the Moon. We are ALL stepping into the moonlight. The moon will rise in ten minutes and we for once and for all we know if this Council can be trusted or not", Zeus tells them

"You can't do that!" Hera argues

"I can and AM. As Athena, Hermes, Bellona, Hecate and Myself have all pasted the test in each others eyes. But will do it again to prove ourselves. But know this by THIS nights end we will learn who has committed treason and be branded a traitor to Olympus! We WILL get the location of Apollo and the daughter of Demeter. And hopefully we will unmask ALL traitors within this city", Zeus declares
"And what have you done to assure that Brother?" Hades asks curiously

"I have ordered Olympus sealed. Nobody can leave. As I said that main traitors WILL be dealt with this very night. And they better pray that Artemis doesn't show up to interrogate them. As I DON'T doubt she will keep her oath from 5 years ago. Now everyone outside. NOW!" Zeus orders his Lightning Bolt crackling.

Everyone slowly starts to move outside to the setting sun. Zeus, Athena and Bellona taking note off everyone. And had noticed one reluctant person besides the bound Ares. Who was yelling and raging in his chains as Athena pushed him forward.

They see Persephone, Amphitrite, Karmanor and Ariadne all waiting for them.

"Why are they here?" Aphrodite asks

"They are the wives and husband off members off THIS Council. As I said this Council will be cleansed off traitors this very night", Zeus replies sternly

He sees many nod their approval at his tough love.

Once everyone was in the light of dusk. All but Zeus, Athena, Hermes, Bellona knew that Hecate had put a barrier behind them. Making it impossible to shelter from the cursed moon. As Hecate has been cleared with the other four. Because she was vital to their plans.

They see the sky get darker and darker.

"I'll give you a chance Ares. One chance to admit your guilt before the moon does it for you", Zeus says to his son.

"Never", Ares spat in rage.

"I also give any other traitors a chance to admit their guilt now freely and receive lesser punishment", Zeus tells everyone

But none speak or come forward.

"Very well", Zeus replies with a heavy sigh.

"I WILL enjoy this. Seeing as this will be not your first time trying to start a war between us", Athena says to the War God.

Poseidon readies his trident just in case someone else other then Ares was a traitor. He like his brother and niece had noticed hesitation in another member off Council. He wanted to be prepared for anything.

Hades also took note off everyone. For once the three brothers were thinking alike. As they had ALL noticed the hesitation of one off their own.

They see the Moon starting to rise. As it rose the moonlight began to approach the Council. Other Minor Gods and Goddesses noticed the gathered Olympians. And knew something BIG was going down. And by their position and the fact they were watching the moon. Made everything very, very clear.

Everyone held their breath as the moonlight began to touch the Council. Light hit the members and immediately they see Ares skin begin to burn on his face. To the shock of others a hiss came from behind them.

It took seconds. Milliseconds from Poseidon and Bellona to act. They shoot chains and water power at the figure binding them before they knew what hit them.

Everyone couldn't believe it. When actually it kind off was believable.

Bellona stood tall. She held the figure prisoner. Binding the raging figure tightly with Hecate beside her looking sad. Bellona and Hecate nod knowing that the Olympian Family were now going to be forever changed. And they didn't know if it was going to be for good or for bad.

Athena and Hermes were trying, trying being the word to not draw their weapons and dig them into the figure to get their brothers location. How dare family do this. They could understand Ares but this person?

Aphrodite was speechless and she felt sick. How can family love turn out like this?

Hephaestus nodded like it confirmed his suspicion.

Dionysus nods he too felt like the person was an obvious choice to betray the Twin Archers.

Demeter and Hestia flinched back. Knowing that nothing would be the same in their family. What would transpire soon would confirm that for them. Their family was going to be partially destroyed by this nights end.

Persephone, Amphitrite and Ariadne were gobsmacked but privately agreed that their family would never be the same. Persephone and Amphitrite both knew that their husbands would be forever changed. And so would Persephone's mother.

Hades looked the figure in the eyes. His thoughts confirmed. So their family was truly full of traitors. The figure obviously got some off their psycho father in them.

Poseidon didn't want to believe it. But the proof was on his family members skin. The Curse of the Moon also known as the Curse of Betrayal was burning the figure. That was all that needed to be seen or spoken. Poseidon's loyalty to these two members off his family snapped. As he held his powers on the figure he once called family and was once loyal too.

Zeus looked at the figure sadly and betrayed he had hoped, desperately hoped he had been wrong. He saw his brothers and his remaining sisters look at him in sympathy for what he had to do. It was time to be King and a King was Just. It was time to be the King Olympus needed. That Artemis needed. That Apollo needed.

"With a heavy heart. I Zeus, son of Kronos and Rhea, King of Olympus, God of the Sky, Lightning and Thunder. And Head of the Olympian Council and Family. Charge you Hera, daughter of Kronos and Rhea, Goddess of Marriage and Family, Queen of Olympus, Member of the Olympian Council, my…wife with Treason against Olympus. And order her to be bound, chained and taken with her son Ares for interrogation. To find the location of Apollo, my son and Meg McCaffery daughter of Demeter with ALL possible haste", Zeus booms

Before anyone could speak the moon flashes colour and all eyes turn to the moon as with a bang it turn violent red. Showing the anger of the Moon Goddess.
And in seconds the square before the Hall of Thrones and the Council were filled with girls in silver uniform ALL their bows trained on the bound prisoners. Ready to fire if given the word. There had to be about fifty girls here!

The girls were lead by a woman. She appeared to be in her twenties. Her silver uniform was flecked with black like it had been for the last five years. One hand gloved. Her auburn hair was plaited in a messy braid. Her once silver-yellow eyes were black-red-silver in rage. With one side having three scars on it with one over one eye.

But it was the woman's weapons that shocked them. She didn't have her bow or arrows drawn. They were hung on her back. A pair off hunting knives on her belt. Along with a sword that nobody knew the figure could actually use.

But a dagger was in the woman's hand as rage and power poured from the Goddess.

"I am going to ask this once", the woman snarls as she storms forward.

Hera and Ares glare at the Goddess.

"WHERE THE TARTARUS IS MY LITTLE BROTHER?!"

Author's Note: What do you think? Please review:)