The gods looked healthy, well…Maybe not Ares, because the last time I saw him, he got hit pretty hard by Typhon. He had a bondage wrapped around his head, and his arm seemed to be broken. I turned my attention back to Zeus, "Collect?" I asked.

"Yes…For taking down Typhon for us." Zeus said, "I didn't do it for you guys, I did it so Artemis could be safe." Not to mention I was supposed to fight him no matter what. Zeus cleared his throat, "So, what do you want?"

I sighed deeply, "I want nothing to do with you gods, and you want nothing to do with me. Just tell me where Artemis is and I'll leave." I told them, behind me I could hear Annabeth gasp. The gods started whispering to each other, after a minute they came to a decision, "We will tell you…But first…We have- There is something we…" Zeus couldn't finish, are they trying to ask me to do something for them? Athena groaned and got up, "Wyatt Knight, we have decided to tell you, but only after you've done something for us, we'll tell you where she is." She said calmly.

I already done enough! I just want to be with Artemis…Can't Jason, Leo and Piper get Hera out of whatever she got herself into? I'm tired of helping the gods…I don't want this power anymore. "There is already a group of Demi-gods searching for her, you don't need me to help you anymore. I just need to get to Artemis, so please just tell me where she is."

Zeus growled, he's clearly annoyed that I won't help. "If you won't help us, then we will not help you. We asked nicely, yet you still refused, so we have no use of you now. Leave this place!" Zeus ordered, I closed my eyes and imagined what Artemis would say, 'you don't need to find me, just watch over my hunters while I am away.'

I have a year at best to get back to her, or something bad might happen to me. I breathed in sharply, can I trust my own judgement? Everyone was waiting for my answer, "Zeus…All I need to do is see Artemis, so I can let her know I'm safe. Plus if you don't I might not be your ally anymore. I will help find Hera, and have her returned safely, but all I ask is to see Artemis. I won't try to bring her back with me wherever she is. Please." I said and bowed. My legs were shaky, if he says no I could lose it, I have never acted like this to anyone but Artemis.

I closed my eyes and waited forever Zeus's answer, I just now realized how quiet Annabeth has been. Well I guess it might be because I didn't threaten the gods, I looked back at her, or not…She was pale, and looking at the ground. Was I radiating any power? Or were the gods radiating any power? Why is she so scared? Before we came here she was so calm. I moved closer to her and put my hand on her shoulder, "it's okay." I said.

Ares and Athena were making suggestions to Zeus, Dionysus looked bored, like always. Anyway after five minutes, Zeus said. "I'll give you ten minutes with her, after that, you'll be on your way to find Hera."

Zeus is much too proud to say this…What did they say to him? I smiled and bowed, "I'll make sure to find her and bring her back. You have my word." I promised. As I thought, Athena was planning something, she smiled but said nothing to me. Aphrodite rolled her eyes, she still can't get over that Artemis is better than her. Typical Aphrodite.

"You will find Apollo and Artemis at their birthplace, Delos or as known today, Paximadia." Zeus said.

I turned to Annabeth, "You have anything to say to your mother before we go?"

Annabeth shook her head, "We already annoyed the gods enough, I think we should go."

I took a big breath, so if Zeus took off whatever was blocking their presence, then I can just shadow travel to them now. Artemis...Her aura is warm, gently and welcoming. I found her. "Artemis..." I muttered and shadow traveled, "Gods I hate shadow traveling, it's always so cold after we get where we need to go." Annabeth complained. I looked around, in front of us was a stage, "Well, didn't expect to see you here, Wyatt Knight." Apollo said.

"With me, you should expect the unexpected. Hey, shouldn't you already know this?" I smirked, Apollo shrugged, "I guess so, but after getting sent here by my father, I assumed no one could get in. So how'd you do it?" He asked. I sighed, "I asked him to let me in so I could see Artemis."

Apollo looked concerned, "So he just let you come here...?"

I nodded, "Yes, why is that so important?"

Apollo didn't look happy, "No reason...Artemis is over there." He told me. He pointed to our left, "Alright, thanks." That's weird of him, usually he doesn't care what his father does…Well that's what I thought when I first met him anyway.

I looked to my right and saw Annabeth and Artemis talking, she's still…Beautiful as ever, I walked over to her. I stopped midway, and looked at my missing arm. I wonder if she'll get mad at me.

Only one way to find out I guess.

When I got closer, I noticed Artemis was concerned, or more like trying not to look afraid. "…If what you say is true…Then she must be found at all costs." Artemis said. She noticed me and smiled, "Hello Wyatt." I bowed, "M'lady."

I looked at Annabeth, "Could you give us a minute?"

She shrugged, "Sure."

Artemis frowned as Annabeth walked away, "What's wrong with Annabeth?" She asked, I sighed. "She didn't tell you about Percy?" Artemis shook her head, "Just about the group that's going to rescue Lady Hera."

I've been meaning to ask Artemis about this second Great Prophecy. But she's not allowed to get directly involved with it, and most gods beat around the bush, because they believe what they say, could cause more damage then what has already been done. Which is why the first Great Prophecy took seventy years to complete, because the gods didn't want to give any hints, they wanted to delay it as long as possible. But this new Prophecy…I think the gods will be involved in it more than they think.

I put my hand on Artemis's shoulder and wrapped us in a ball of darkness. The outside looked gray, Artemis frowned, "This is not a good idea Wyatt." She warned me. I smiled smugly, "I want to ask you something without the other gods or the fates, watching us."

Artemis sighed, "Alright, then what is it? And what makes you think the fates won't be able to hear or see us in here?" Artemis asked. I stepped away from Artemis and poked my bubble, "I can't answer that, so I guess, just trust me. Okay?" Artemis shook her head and laughed, "I have no choice but to trust you, I mean the last time you did this, everyone actually didn't see us. Plus, you just kidnapped me." She told me and sat down, I sat down next to her and asked, "You know about this second Great Prophecy, right?"

Artemis nodded, "What about it?"

I scratched my head, "There's a line in it that bugs me…"

Artemis looked interested, "Which line are you talking about?" She asked, I looked up to the sky, "To storm or fire…The world must fall…That line…It feels like I'm going to be involved in this Prophecy, although…I don't want to be involved at all."

Artemis didn't look shocked, "That's one way to look at it, but you forget something, there are new demi-gods that also represent the fire and the storms. Think about it." She said. I gave her a puzzled look, "I'm not following you."

She groaned, "Seriously Wyatt, it should be obvious who I'm talking about."

I thought about it, storms…Zeus! "Jason…?" I asked. She nodded. "Yes. He can create storms." She stopped so I can think about the other, okay…Fire is Hephaestus's speciality. "So the other one would be one of Hephaestus's kids?" I asked. Which should have been obvious. Artemis nodded, "Exactly."

"But which one would that..." I trailed off, I'm the only one who knows about Leo's ability to summon fire at will. When he uses it, I think he didn't want anyone else to know he could do that. "So, do you have someone in mind who could be the one who'll set the world on 'fire?'" Artemis asked.

"Yes I do. But I think I'll keep that one a secret for now." I told her. I kind of think she already knows, since all gods keep us demi-gods in the dark. But Artemis would tell me if she knew…I think. Artemis smiled, "So, what else did you want to talk about?" She asked.

I shrugged, "That's the only thing that was concerning me. I don't think I have anything else to talk about."

Artemis leaned over to me, "You sure?" She raised her eye brows, I rested my head on her shoulder, "I can never lie about something when I'm with you, can I?" I asked jokingly, Artemis giggled, "It's not that hard to tell when you're lying, tired, scared or happy." Seeing her smile and actually act like a regular girl, makes me happy. I looked at Artemis and said, "I have the power to make you a regular demi-god…"

I could see at the corner of my eye, she wasn't shocked, "What about…To make me and you…Mortals? No godly powers at all, just plain old human beings." She asked. She always surprises me with something like this. "Why just mortals? That would make everything so much harder for us…Being a demi-god is without all these powers, is everything that I've wanted." I told her.

She shrugged, "So we could grow old without the other gods interfering. They'll find me if I become a demi-god, I'm sure they will." We sat there in silence for two minutes. But if we become mortals, we'll have to get jobs, find a place to live and make up names for ourselves. That's a lot of responsibility for us. Especially me, I mean I'm only eleven. Well, I'm technically fourteen. Artemis frowned, "For a while…It'll be worth it. So I wouldn't mind being a demi-god with you." Artemis spoke softly, I felt at ease when she said this.

I got up, "First. We need to finish or stop this second Great Prophecy. So…I'll be on my way now. Thank you for listening." I said and bowed. Artemis smiled sweetly at me, I released our bubble and went to Annabeth, when she saw me she seemed to not notice me. Almost like she was wondering who I am. "What?" I asked. She narrowed her eyes at me, "You don't…Look stressed or tired anymore…What happened?" She asked.

I shook my head, "Nothing…We just talked, and made a promise. Shall we go?"

Annabeth walked up to me and put her hand on my shoulder, after that, we were back with the hunters. As usual, some got startled and some just didn't. Thalia came up to me, "So?" She asked worriedly. I smiled, "She's okay. But I can't stay with you guys, and neither can Annabeth, there are something's we have to do. You'll have to continue on without me. And Artemis said to keep everyone safe." I told her. I lied about what Artemis said, but she would have told me to say that anyway.

Thalia and all the hunters sighed with relief, "Thank goodness…"

I nodded, "Well…Until next time." We all said our goodbyes and then I took Annabeth back to camp. "When you find Percy, please let me know. Or if I find him, I'll grab him and bring him to you." I laughed, she smiled, "Sure thing. Take care."

Okay, now to join Jason, Piper and Leo on their quest.

I hope you enjoy this chapter.

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