Artemis PoV
I dragged my husband to the master bathroom, dumping him in the bathtub. I ran a bath, stripping off Percy's shirt and pants.I poured nectar into the water and left Percy to soak as I went to take a shower.
After showering, I changed into my undergarments and slipped on one of my husband's nightshirts.
I snapped my fingers, drying, clothing, and moving Percy to the bed.
I laid down next to him, pulling the covers up over us in preparation for a sleepless night.
Percy PoV
I was awoken by the feeling of something soft and warm tracing along my face.
I opened my eyes to see none other than my beautiful wife, Artemis, looking down at me. Her slender fingers traced along my jaw.
"Does it hurt?" Artemis asked.
"No. You could never hurt me, moon," I answered.
Artemis kissed my forehead. "Percy, every bone in your body was broken by Zeus. You've been unconscious for over a month."
"So, Doc, how long's my bed sentence?" I asked jokingly.
Artemis smiled softly, stroking my hair.
"Why don't you try to move around some? We'll go from there," Artemis said.
I nodded, groaning as I sat up. Artemis placed a hand on my shoulder, "Percy-"
"I'm fine," I cut her off. "Just a bit stiff."
Artemis nodded and got up, going to the bathroom.
I changed into a fresh set of clothes, laying back on the bed as I waited for my wife.
Artemis emerged from the bathroom in fresh clothes. I pulled her into my lap, kissing the spot behind her ear.
Artemis twisted around and snuggled into my chest, resting her head on my shoulder.
"What are you thinking about?" Artemis asked after a little while.
"How much I would like to kiss you right now," I responded.
Artemis blushed, sitting up. "I don't see anything stopping you."
I held my wife's waist, bringing my lips to hers. Artemis moved her hands to my shoulders as I kissed her.
When we pulled away for air, Artemis was blushing deeply, a small smile on her face. I kissed her forehead.
Artemis shifted in my lap and stood up. I got up and grabbed her hand. "So Doc, what're we doing today?"
Artemis smiled again. "Well, being lazy mostly. I was thinking of breakfast."
Artemis yelped as I lifted her bridal style into my arms, carrying her to the dining area.
After breakfast, we lazed around on the couch, which was nice. Artemis was pressed up against me, half asleep.
I summoned a blanket over us, pulling it up to my wife's jaw. She snuggled closer, pulling the blanket up to her head.
I smiled, kissing the top of her head.
Artemis rested her chin on my chest, smiling up at me. I looked at the clock, seeing it was getting late.
I carried my goddess to our bedroom, laying her in bed before joining her.
Artemis closed her eyes and we fell asleep.
I awoke the next morning, finding Artemis curled up on my chest.
I pecked her forehead, smiling as she burrowed further into me.
A few minutes later, I sat up, pulling my wife into my lap. She groaned and tried to get back under the covers.
When I kissed her forehead again, Artemis sighed and sat up.
We walked down the streets of Olympus, many people shocked to see us out. We reached the elevator and I punched the 'ground floor' button, holding Artemis close.
Artemis blushed and pecked my cheek. I smiled and took her hand, kissing her forehead before showing her the way to my mom's house.
I rang the doorbell, and as the door opened, I sensed something was wrong.
"Who're you?" The man asked in a glowering tone.
"I'm Percy. I'm looking for my mom, Sally Jackson-Blofis. Have you seen her?" I responded.
The guy shook his head. "Naw, but if that pretty little thing on your arm wants to come in, I'm sure as hell gonna show her a good time," he said, winking at Artemis.
Artemis scowled and slapped him. I grinned and high-fived her. "Good hit!" I congratulated her as we went down to the landlord's office.
Artemis smiled. "Thanks."
I knocked on the door, met by a middle-aged woman.
"Hello ma'am, I've come to look for Sally Jackson-Blofis. Could you tell me which apartment she rented?" I asked.
The woman got a sad expression on her face. "I knew Sally. She was a great woman. I'm sorry for your loss, child."
"What," I gulped. "What are you talking about?"
She looked up in surprise. "Oh, didn't anyone tell you? The whole of the Jackson-Blofis family died in a car accident ten years ago when the son didn't show up, they'd feared something bad happened to him and were trying to get to him."
I stumbled, my back hitting the wall as I crumpled to the ground. The woman shut the door, and Artemis teleported us back home.
She grabbed my hand. "Percy, are you alright?" My wife asked.
I shook my head, tears freely trickling down my face. "No," I whispered. "No. If I hadn't gone with Poseidon that day, they'd still be alive. I'm a horrible son. If Zeus and Poseidon hadn't made that decision, my mom would still be alive..." I trailed off.
I sunk to my knees, the pain overwhelming. Artemis ruffled my hair, and I pressed my face to her stomach.
I cried and cried, eventually passing out. Nightmares of my family's death tortured me through unconsciousness. I faintly remember Artemis saying something, kissing my forehead, trying to comfort me.
I awoke in the middle of the night, finding Artemis pressed into my side, fast asleep.
"At least I still have you," I mumbled as I kissed her forehead.
Artemis snuggled closer, resting her head on my chest as she looked up at me. "How're you feeling?" She asked.
I sighed, resting my head back on the pillow. "Kind of numb. Kind of angry."
"I'm sorry, Percy," Artemis murmured in my ear.
"It's not your fault, moon," I stared at the ceiling. "You couldn't've done anything about it."
Artemis sat up, pulling my head into her lap. "Who're you mad at, then?"
"Zeus, Poseidon, the Olympian gods in general, really. Except for you, of course. Sometimes I feel like Zeus has been a ruler for too long. That it shouldn't be a kingship. More of a presidency, you know? Or at least something where other people have a say, right?" I asked
"Hush, Percy," she said.
I sat up. "But it isn't right! Zeus is a power-crazy lu-"
Artemis kissed me, shutting me up pretty well.
She pulled away, seriousness clear on her face. "I said hush, Percy. That sort of talk will get you banished."
"Banished to where?" I asked.
Artemis gulped, looking around as though someone might be listening.
My wife pushed me down, pulling the covers over us as she kissed me.
Pressing her lips to my ear, she murmured, "Tartarus. Anyone who questions Zeus's role as king is banished to Tartarus, never to be seen again."
"Oh," I said quietly.
"Now, kiss me," Artemis ordered.
"What?" I asked, confused by her abnormal behaviour. She was usually extremely shy about that sort of thing.
"Kiss me, someone might be listening," Artemis whispered.
And so I did. I kissed her with all the love and passion in my heart, our tongues exploring one another's mouths. Artemis gave a soft moan as I nibbled her lip.
I kissed her neck, and my wife's moans crescendoed as I bit and sucked.
A heaving wreck beneath me, her eyes caught my own. I saw what I could only hope to be love, and a little bit of lust in Artemis's eyes.
I kissed her forehead, laying down next to her as I pulled my wife close.
All I could think as I fell asleep was, what does this mean?
