P.O.V Apollo
-You stupid boy!- screamed both, Aphrodite and the son of Hermes- You could have died!
-I didn't!- Mitchell, if I am not wrong, defended himself- I lived, we saved Lord Thantos and united Camp Half-Blood and Camp Jupiter!
-He has a point- commented Hermes gaining a glare from his son and Aphrodite- Why don't we just begin with the reunion?- he asked trying to get the attention away from him.
-Travis, Connor, Kate and Mitchell Stoll you had just completed the biggest quest that any demigod had been sent in a millennium- my father began talking- Now that we have Thantos back the army of Gia won't be able to return from Tartar in a long time and the souls that escaped the Underworld will be hunted down- I raised an eyebrow when Arti stiffened, "What is wrong with her? Shouldn't she be happy?"- You even created an alliance with Camp Jupiter by returning the golden eagle, the pride of the twelve region. With that act you were able to finally put an end to a war that lasted a very long time.
-That's why we want you to offer you a gift- continued mom. It always made me happy when they finish each other's phrases, especially during meetings. Dad never lets anyone interrupt him, not even Hera when she was his wife, but he never gets angry with mom- Will you accept godhood my old friends?
-Yes- the twins said immediately without a second thought. Which made us all chuckle, but without any mean intention. It was nice to see that they stay loyal to mom even after so many years.
-I can't leave Travis alone- said Kate- Who knows what messes he will get himself into!
-Same with Connor- Mitchell added with a happy smile.
Suddenly the four of them began shinning in a golden light and out of thin air the Fates appeared- Hail to Travis and Connor, sons of Hermes, Gods of Brotherhood and Loyalty!- began the first one.
-Hail to Kate, daughter of Demeter, Goddess of Flora!- the one in the middle continued.
And the last one finished- Hail to Mitchell, son of Aphrodite, God of Fashion!
As soon as the fates disappeared mom jumped on his two best friends and hugged them tightly. Even though I wasn't able to see his face I knew that he was crying in happiness, for he wasn't going to go through seeing his best friends dying. Aphrodite screamed in happiness that her son was the God of Fashion and about how proud she was. Lastly but not least Aunt Demeter hugged her daughter and began telling her how to take care of the earth. However, as this was Greek mythology nothing could stay happy for too long. Thantos barged into the room with his scythe ready to use if needed.
-Thantos what is the meaning of this?- Uncle Hades demanded to know.
-Lord Hades there is a God here that is keeping an escaped soul- he answered making us all gasped, except of Arti "Could she..."- Artemis you hid him very well, but it is time for him to return to where he belong.
-He belongs by my side!- my twin sister screamed, "What the hell was going on?! She hates men! Why would she help one and even announce he was hers?! Wait a minute... could that soul be..."- I never wanted to kill Orion! It was an accident, one that I makes me wake up screaming each night... I was going to give up my vows of virginity for him- she said the last part in a broken whisper. I looked at her in shock, "She was going to what?!". I should have felt jealous and possessive that some weak little human wanted to take my twin away from my side, but I didn't. The primordial reason for which I had been so close to Arti was because we took care of each other when Hera beat the crap out of us. But now that mom was here and took care of our scars, my love for Arti wasn't the same. Don't get me wrong I still love her as much as I did before. However, now I didn't treat her as a possession but as a sister- Mom please let Orion live!
I don't know what surprises me more: that I didn't see any of this in any prophecy, that Arti wanted to give up her maiden vows or that Arti called mother mom and not step-mother- I... father could you make an exception? You did it for Dionysus's wife and mother- mom asked Uncle Hades, who suddenly looked uncomfortable at having everyone's gazes on him.
-Well... I... I think that one less soul won't make a difference- he answered slowly and glared at all of us when we interrupted him cheering- But Artemis you still need to do something. Dionysus went through all the tests that the Underworld hold and battled with me for his wife and mother.
-Did he win?- I couldn't stop myself from asking.
-No, but the intension was what counted...- Uncle Hades answered me but was cut off by his son.
-And step-mother was there to convince you.
-Yes, that too- Uncle Hades glared at his son who only smirked and cuddled into dad's arms, that were wrapped around his waist as soon as Uncle Hades sent a glare to his direction. I smiled at how overprotective dad was over mom- Even Orpheus went though the Underworld and delighted me with his wonderful music. I will let Orion live but you need to give me something in return- we all waited in silence until the moment that the whole royal family of the Underworld appeared in middle of the Throne Room, Arti raised a hand towards the two princesses of the Underworld and they began to shine in a silver light. When the light went away both of them held their stomachs in pain and Arti almost fainted, I was quick and caught her and gave her from my strength before she blacked out- What did you do?
-It is similar to the magic you use to impregnate the mothers of your mortal children, the only difference is that when I gave up two of my domains I was able to make Thantos and Melirone be fertile ones- we all looked at my twin sister in surprise, "That means..."- Congratulation Macaria you are pregnant with the Goddess of Maidens, and Melirone with the Goddess of Virginity!
Everyone was mute for a long time before we all began shouting in surprise, amazement, hope and shock- Silence!- demanded my dad, making us all shut up- Daughter do you know what have you done?
-I do father- Arti answered firmly- But I couldn't continue living one more day in pain because of not having him by my side, I cry every night to my sleep in guilt of being the killer of my lover and each time I raise my bow I remember how I taught Orion how to use it.
-Artemis...- murmured mom softly, we all ignored the 'How romantic!' coming from Aphrodite. He walked towards us and hugged my twin who returned the hug with a facility that surprised me- I think that she had given you enough, don't you think father?
-Of course she has- Uncle Hades concurred with a grateful smile- Thank you Artemis!
For a second time the Fates appeared in the Throne Room but this time they had a brown haired man with sea green eyes with them, who was shinning in a golden light- Hail to Orion... - the first on began.
- ...son of Poseidon...- the one of the middle continued.
-... God of Archery!- the last one finished.
Arti jumped off my arms and ran towards her boyfriend who hugged her as if his life depended on it- Three more weddings to bless!- mom exclaimed the happiest I had seen him since the war began.
-Three?!- we asked her confused.
-Yes, three. Hermes's with Calypso, Artemis's with Orion and Reyna's with Leo, because we all know that my daughter is going to propose before the war ends- mom told us, before turning to me- And you Apollo tell me when you propose to Rachel so I would know where to put your wedding.
-You know about Rachel?!- I asked her alarm.
My twin shouted in outrage soon after- You are dating your virgin oracle?!
-Yes and yes- mom answered both questions- And you'll have to work a lot to gain her trust again, she is very angry at you for kidnapping her and tying her to your bed.
-I was trying to protect her!- I said in my defense- A giant could have taken her away from me!
-I know Apollo, but she doesn't- mom told me- She thinks that you are neglecting her from the outside world because you are afraid of her turning out like your other mortal lovers. She doesn't even know that there is a Giant War!
-Damn!- I cursed before rushing towards my bedroom, hoping that Rachel would forgive me.