Artemis PoV
I was running. Running from my father. Running from my brother. Running from my hunters. Running from monsters. Running from everything.Why? Because I had been marked a traitor. Father had negotiated to give me to the Giants for the usage of their choosing in return for peace. I had disagreed. As such, Zeus removed my maiden vow and placed a bounty on my head. He stated all who helped me were traitors to Olympus, and I was enemy number one. Zeus had also stripped me of my powers, rendering me a powerless immortal.
A hellhound was at my heels. I burst forward with my last strength. I tripped over a root, falling, and hitting my head. I rolled over, groaning. I had no energy left. This was it, I was going to be captured. I closed my eyes as the sound of approaching footsteps and shout grew louder. I felt something pick me up and use their powers to travel us somewhere.
I opened my eyes and saw sea green ones staring back at me. Perseus Jackson. Did I mention how close we were? So close our noses were brushing. Perseus had his arm around me, holding one finger up as to say 'quiet'. For some odd reason, I didn't mind.
He pointed down.
We were in the branches above where I had been moments ago, dangling on the edge.
A mob ran up. "Where is she? She was right here moments ago!" A particularly burly male yelled.
Perseus turned us to mist and transported us somewhere. "Where are we?" I asked.
Perseus smiled, "The moon, Lady Artemis. The moon." He pointed out the window. He was right. We were on the moon. "I hope you don't mind, Lady Artemis. I was on the run after sticking up for you, and I had this base here. I saw that you needed help, so I got you up here too."
"How did you acquire this place?"
"Well, before Annabeth cheated on me, I had planned to make this a vacation home for the two of us. She never knew about it, so it's safe. The place is called Moon Bunker, mainly because it's a bunker, so someone could live here forever, and it's on the moon. The bunker uses solar energy and is self sufficient. There are farming areas, specially adapted so that the crops can grow in the harsh environment. Your room is just down the hall, and mine's the one next to it. If you need anything else, just ask." Perseus spoke.
"Perseus, why did you stick up for me?"
"Because it was the right thing to do. Nobody deserves to be handed over like property. Especially not you. On a different topic, could you call me Percy instead of Perseus? It makes me feel old."
"Sure thing Percy, but only if you call me Artemis. Also, you're pretty old for a demigod. Well, immortalized, but still."
"Nah, I think I'll call you Arty." My face flushed and I punched his shoulder. Percy smiled cheekily.
We were headed to our rooms when there was a sudden whooshing noise. Percy grabbed me and pressed his lips to mine. I froze, not knowing what to do. Percy pulled away. "Sorry, Artemis. There's some space creature out here, and it's rather violent. For some reason, it only attacks when it sees faces. I haven't gotten a chance to relocate it just yet, and it could see through the window. The bedroom windows have been covered, so you don't have to worry about that."
I nodded, trying to push the fuzziness out of my head and savouring the tingling feeling in my lips. "Well, thanks, I guess."
"Oh, uh, sorry about your oath, Artemis."
"That's alright. I don't really mind anymore." I said. There was another whooshing sound and I pushed Percy into his room, closing the door behind me. I tripped and landed atop Percy, our lips connected. Both our faces were flushed gold. Before going to my room, I suddenly blurted, "I think you're cute."
Time Skip-2 Years
Percy had asked if he could come in to talk. I sat on the bed, and he sat down next to me. "Artemis, um, I don't know an easier way to say this, I think I love you." I blanched, hearing what he said. "I've had those feeling for a while, and I just didn't think it was right to not tell you."
There was a whooshing noise again. Yep, couldn't relocate it. I grabbed his shirt and pressed my lips to his. "There aren't any windows in here, Arty," Percy said.
"Shut up and kiss me, Jackson," I commanded. Percy pulled me closer and kissed me. I wrapped my arms around his neck, his arms going around my waist. My lips parted for Percy's tongue, which proceeded to explore my mouth. When we finally broke apart, we were gasping for breath. I flopped onto the bed, motioning for Percy to join me. "It's gonna be a cold night, Percy."
"Yeah," He said. "If we don't share body heat we might get frostbite or something." I smiled and rested my head on his chest as Percy pulled the blanket over us.
