Alexander ~

One of the things about being the Lord of Truth and the five sacred rivers is that I knew where everyone that had made a vow or promise was located. It was kind of cool but annoying at the same time since it was like I was a living GPS system, and it is extremely irritating to have a bunch of gods ask me where another god was. I'm quite happy that I actually know the exact location of where Artemis and her hunters were, otherwise, I'd have to go through every forest just to find where there campsite is. Since they're on the move everyday though, it would be practically impossible to do so.

I teleported a mile out from where Artemis and her hunters were camping out for the night, making sure that Aletheia was cradled safely in my arms. I could see the fire that was blazing within the camp, which was definitely well shielded from any mortal eyes. I smiled to myself at the thought of Thalia being there with the rest of her sisters. I haven't seen her for months, and how I missed that "Death to Barbie" shirt, as well as those breathtaking electric blue eyes of hers. Now, I thought to myself, let's see the full potential of the hunters of Artemis.

I sprung up a tree, jumping from one to another. It wasn't long before there were arrows flying at me, surprising me even at how fast the hunters could sense an intruder in the midst. Knowing that the hunters were on to me now, I pushed harder so that I was practically flying from tree to tree. I was getting closer to the camp, and the hunters knew that as well, probably holding their ground already with their weapons as well as their bows drawn out. After making sure that my hood was on properly, I dropped down from the trees and landed softly with both feet planted on the ground. I took a deep breath before summoning my Stygian iron sword by twisting my ring around once. Here goes, I thought to myself as I ran down the forest, advancing on the camp.

The arrows continued to fly at me with greater speed as I used my sword to slice away those that came close to Aletheia and I. The hunters must have been extremely pissed off at me for being able to evade all their efforts into keeping me out, since they were all glaring at me. I couldn't resist smirking before they charged at me, swords in their hands. The hunters attacked fiercely, while I countered, careful not attack at all and only strike when I needed to defend. The hunters and I were still dueling when a clap of thunder stopped all action. Thalia picked up her spear and looked at me, clearly not knowing who I was because of my hood that covered up almost all of my face. Thalia charged at me with her spear but stopped since she realized that I wasn't doing anything to defend myself, with only the sword at my side and my other hand still holding Aletheia.

"Show yourself", Thalia said softly, but clearly an order.

I was just about to speak when a hunter interrupted me by firing an arrow right at my chest. I didn't even have time to raise my sword and slice the arrow in half; all I could do was turn sideways abruptly, protecting Aletheia.

"Foolish male," the huntress who shot the arrow hissed.

"Enough Tiffany!" Thalia yelled. "Show yourself," Thalia said, turning back to me.

I laughed, earning a few glares from the other hunters.

"Oh Thalia, I'm surprised that you don't recognize me," I said as I took off my hood, wincing a bit since I was using the arm that had an arrow embedded to it.

"Alex!" Thalia said smiling once she saw who I was. "What did I tell you about visiting when we're not at Camp Half-Blood?"

"Well … I missed you!" I said.

She laughed. "I missed you as well. Sorry about the hunters attacking you … and your arm."

"It's alright," I replied. "Anyways," I said, getting serious again. "Do you know where your mistress is?"

"I'm right here," Artemis said, emerging from behind Thalia.

"Lady Artemis," I said as I got down on one knee. "Please … I have a favor to ask of you."

Artemis nodded. "Follow me," she said as she gestured to a large silver tent.

There you are, another chapter that's complete. Thanks for all the reviews that were for the last chapter. I promise you all that I'll try my best to update as soon as I can.

~the ghost king