Beginning Notes

This story is for sketchywolf. Again, thank you so much for the awesome idea, and your lovely oc's. I hope I don't disappoint.

And to everyone else, I hope you enjoy!

So yeah, unless otherwise stated, the oc's belong to sketchywolf, and the rest to Rick Riordan. Let's begin!

Once upon a time, a boy so pure was born from the goddess of the hearth, Hestia. His name was Oliver Snow.

Oliver was a gorgeous baby and grew up to be a handsome young man. He was the kindest person to walk the earth, and his smile could warm even a frozen heart.

Of course he attracted a lot of attention. Even the goddess of the hunt, Artemis herself, couldn't help but take interst in him.

And one day when Oliver was walking in the woods, she went up to him.

'Good afternoon Oliver Snow,' she said.

Oliver smiled, and lightly bowed to her. 'My Lady, Artemis, what brings you to me?'

'Can't I come say hello? You're walking in my forest after all,' Artemis said, returning his smile.

'Why of course, My Lady, I admire you, so I enjoy taking afternoon strolls in your forest.'

'That is lovely to hear.'

'But I take it you would prefer me to leave, My Lady?'

'Why would you think that dear?'

'Because of your oath, My Lady,' Oliver told her.

'My oath has nothing to do with men walking in my forest. Besides, I am allowed to make a friendly chat with them,' Artemis explained.

'It was lovely meeting you, Artemis, but I think it's time for me to go.'

Artemis nodded, and disappeared into the woods, leaving Oliver to his afternoon stroll.

But she couldn't leave it there. This boy was unlike any other. So she came back: Every day, when Oliver went for a walk, she would go say hello.

And after a while, they became good friends.

One day, they were sitting at the lake, skipping stones, when Oliver looked at Artemis, a sad look in his eyes.

'What's wrong, Oliver?' she asked him.

'Don't you think our relationship is growing too close, My Lady?'

'Why yes, I will admit that, but you are one of a kind, Oliver, and I am willing to make an exception.'

'I'm sorry, but I don't want to be the reason you ever break your oath,' Oliver said, and got up.

'Oliver, wait, you don't understand!'

'I probably don't, but I shouldn't mistreat you, My Lady.'

'Oliver. You're not the first person who made me break my oath. It has happened twice before.'

'I know, I've heard the myths. I just don't want you to break it again,' Oliver explained, turning back to face her.

'How many times have the other gods broken their oaths and promises?'

'Many times, but that is not my business to interfere with, My Lady.'

'I know. But don't you think that in comparison, three is not bad. If it makes me happy?'

There were tears rolling down her cheeks. She wasn't ready to let him go. Not at all.

She cupped his face in her hands. 'Please.'

'Well, if you say it like that...' He smiled.

Their lips met in a soft, warm kiss.

'Just promise me, that as soon as problems arise, you'll let me go?' he asked.

'I promise, that if problems arise, I'll let you go,' Artemis said, still not sure if she ever would be ready to leave him. 'I promise.'

He leaned forward again, so that their lips could meet once more.

...

Artemis and Oliver kept their relationship hidden and secret, not even the Hunters of Artemis knew.

All was well, until one day, when Artemis discovered that she was pregnant.

She rushed to Oliver to tell him the news. He was happy and excited, but he knew that if anyone would know about it, he would be done for.

Artemis told her Hunters that she had to go on an important trip, and fled with Oliver to an forest, not yet discovered by mankind.

Unlike other goddesses, Artemis had to go through the whole nine month procedure of being pregnant, but she didn't mind, because Oliver supported her throughout it all, and never left her side unless necessary.

'Oliver, my dear, you know that I must leave you after I give birth?' she said one day.

'I know, but I will always love you, whether you are with me or not.'

'I will love you forever too.'

...

Then the time came. It was nine months later, and Artemis was ready to give birth.

That day two healthy children were born: Cassandra and Maximus Snow.

End Notes

Please review so I know what you guys thought! And a great thanks to my beta lovelylittlelion. Go check her out on AO3. Well, I guess I'll see y'all in the next chapter. Hope you guys have a great day or night. Byeee :)