Author's Note: This is my first time writing a fan fiction, or a story for that matter, so I know that I won't be the most experienced writer, nor will I have the most interesting story and as such, I'll gladly take both praise and constructive-criticism alike. This is my take on Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson series, starting from The Mark of Athena. Hope you enjoy!

Full Summary: Despite the combined efforts of both Greeks and Romans, the seven heroes have been broken. The Great Prophecy has failed. Gaea has awoken and begun her assault on Olympus. The Titans have risen, the Mist dispersed, and the world, including the realm of mortals, was shaken asunder. Percy once again finds himself stranded on Ogygia but Calypso, along with her invisible servants, are nowhere to be found. As he heals and regains his strength, many others, as well as a certain someone, find their way to the island. The remaining forces of humanity, demigods, and Gods alike pool their powers together in a last ditch attempt to reclaim what was once their reality. Will they have what it takes to salvage the Great Prophecy... and the world?

Genres: Action, Fantasy, Romance, Supernatural, Tragedy | Fiction Rating: T, Suitable for teens, 13 years and older, with some violence, minor coarse language, and minor suggestive adult themes.

Chapter III | Artemis

Artemis slipped in and out of consciousness, her mind plagued by nightmares. In a dream, she saw the forest where her Hunters were camping. Their faces were grim and they silently went about their tasks- a sight foreign to her. Normally, they laughed and teased, playing pranks on each other as they completed their duties- now they were quiet, as if the slightest sound could mean death. She read the tenseness in the atmosphere, saw the fear in each of the hunters' eyes. Something was wrong. On a nearby hill, a woman's sleeping face took form. Gaea. The earth hummed as she swept her power across the land and a massive ravine began to form at the base of the hill, heading straight towards where her hunters were resting.

"Run!" thought Artemis desperately, "Danger approaches!"

But her Hunters could neither see nor hear her. As she watched helplessly, the ravine reached the encampment, swallowing it whole. She cried out in rage and despair. So close, murmured the sleeping face. So close to my awakening. Know this, little Goddess, for once I have truly awoken, nothing shall be able to stop me. This is just a little taste of what is to come. Her taunting laugh echoed as she faded into the landscape.

Artemis fired arrow after arrow at where she'd faded, screaming in grief and anger-

"Lady Artemis!" Someone shook her awake. "Lady Artemis, you've been having a nightmare."

"What? I- Where am I? Who- who are you?" she asked, her voice hoarse from screaming. She focused her watery eyes on the figure. She had been crying in her sleep. There was hardly any light besides a soft glow that came from something in the figure's hand. She blinked at it and willed it to come into focus. It was a- she bolted upright but instantly fell down again, her teeth gritted in pain. She held her side tightly, but looked warily at the unknown figure. The glow came from a sword.

"Easy, I won't hurt you," the figure said.

"Who are you?" she winced out, "Where have you taken me?"

"You were hurt, Lady Artemis. You don't remember? It's me, Percy Jackson," and as the figure said this, he raised his blade towards his face and in the soft light, she could make out his features. "You're in a cave on Ogygia right now. I apologize for the conditions, but this is the best I have to offer."

Her memories rushed back into her head. She'd been sent airborne and had crashed on an island, falling into a lake. It had cushioned her fall. As her eyes adjusted to the darkness, she could make out a small cave, about six strides from end to end, and a small tunnel on one side from which fresh air and the smell of the sea flowed through. On the wall next to her, she could make out multiple slashes on the wall... tally marks? She was lying on a soft bedding of animal fur which was spread over flat outcropping rock that emerged from the wall.

"I- I was thrown by Typhon and sent flying. What-" she stopped as she noticed a makeshift bandage on her side. She knew that she hadn't done that... her eyes narrowed. "Did you touch me, Perseus Jackson?"

"It was an emergency, Lady Artemis. I had no choice, you were in bad shape and bleeding from that gash in your side. I couldn't just leave you like that."

Her temper flared. She glared at him suspiciously, "You haven't... done anything inappropriate-"

"-Of course not!" he blurted. "I would never do that. I have Anna-" He went silent. "I have done nothing that you should be concerned for, Lady Artemis," he said quietly.

She noted the pause and her murderous urge faded. "I am... sorry for your loss. She was a good woman, I would have been proud to have her on my Hunt."

His head bowed, he did not answer. After a few moments, he said, "If you're hungry, there are some fruits at the foot of the bed." She looked towards her feet and for the first time, noticed the fruits, almost bursting from ripeness. Her stomach rumbled. He continued on, his words curt, "I will be outside training. I believe you wouldn't want me to touch you anymore so you can tend to your wounds with these." He produced a role of cloth from his pocket, left them at her side, and left.

She hadn't... hadn't meant to offend him. It was just... he was a male. Granted, he may have been a male she'd previously acknowledged and yes, he had saved her, but nevertheless, she had forsworn the company of men as an Olympian. It wouldn't do for her to go back on her vow- wait. He'd said touch you anymore? While she had been slipping in and out of consciousness, she vaguely remembered the soothing sensation of someone tending gently to her side. Her cheeks reddened slightly. So it hadn't been a dream. She would apologize later for being so... accusing. She would have done so now, it did not sit well with her to leave the matter hanging but in the meantime... she looked hungrily at the fruits. It would have to wait for later.

Chapter Note: There were a few details I nitpicked so there were some slight changes, nothing major.