AN: Alright so the lateness is Cassie's fault. She doesn't like her granddaughter very much apparently! Alright so, Artie, *sighs* Well she wants to end the world. Apollo, gods hate him, is on our side. It'll be good, at least for a short time. Alright so sit back, relax, and enjoy!

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Artemis paced the floor of her temple while Apollo sat in her throne. "How could I lose him to that little whore? He doesn't even like people." Apollo raised an eyebrow. Who was she calling a whore and had she met herself? "I have to get him back, I won't lose them both to pathetic little humans."

Apollo yawned. "Shorter leash, stupid. Zeus is watching you and when he isn't one of the others are. Besides, he doesn't have feelings for the girl. He finds her and the Romans' kid amusing."

Artemis curled her lip. "How do you know?"

Apollo rolled his eyes at his sister. "I talked to Disdain." Artemis continued to pace. So Apollo went to talk to the goddess of emotions and vanity. "She also says that you're childish and jealous."

He had snorted when she told him that. Those two words described Artemis perfectly. He stared at her as she slowly walked towards him.

"Oh dear brother, friend of the god of War, how would you and Ares like to help me?"

Apollo sat up. "What did you have in mind?"

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"I don't like this one bit." Savitar said as he paced in front of Grace. Tory and Ash sat on the couch across from Grace. "Why are we letting her train with a psychotic nutcase?"

"Because, the Nick everyone knows and loves is in there, Sav. Our daughter has our heart and wants to help him. I think it's a good idea." Grace said. Savitar narrowed his gaze at her. "Don't give me that look. Otto isn't having this much trouble with it and she is pregnant with his children. You remember what you were like while I was pregnant with her."

"He's a mental case too!"

Grace rolled her eyes. "I'm going to call Grace Alexander and beg her to switch husbands with me. Julian can't possibly be this stubborn."

Ash laughed. "Oh yeah he is. It's the Greek male ego. You just can't shake it, no matter how old they are."

Grace jerked her thumb at Savitar. "What's his excuse?"

Savitar continued to pace. "What if she pushes the wrong button and pisses him off? What if-"

"You don't think I ran through all of those 'what if' scenarios?" Otto said as he came into the room. "I haven't slept in Zeus knows how long because I want to make sure that Dara and our girls are safe."

He sat down next to Grace and laid his head on her shoulder. Grace ran a hand through his hair.

"My poor son."

Otto closed his eyes. "I don't like this anymore than you do, Savitar, but this makes her happy. I'm with her most of the time and when I'm not, Fie is. While Fie doesn't have powers, she would die before she let Nick hurt Dara or her goddaughters."

Ash frowned at Tory. "Remind me to fix Fie's no powers issue."

"No!" Tory said. "Good lords that child is dangerous enough with any weapon you toss at her, no need to add total annihilation of the world on her shoulders. I love her, but we wouldn't last a day."

Otto snorted. "That's generous. I would say an hour."

Ash laughed. "Alright, no powers, but maybe-"

"No new weapons either." Grace said.

Ash sighed. "Fine."

"Look, Savitar, just relax. As much as I hate the arrangement I believe Dara knows what she's doing and what she's gotten herself into. We have to trust her." Grace said.

Savitar flopped down on Grace's other side. "Fine."

Grace looked at her husband. "And Sav?" He grunted a response. "You can't give Fie powers or new weapons either."

He groaned and leaned his head back.

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Nick looked at Dara as they walked through the Square. "Fie's gonna be pissed at you."

Dara nodded. "Yeah, she will be but this she can't help with. She's got the subtlety of a drunk goat."

Nick gave a weak laugh. Dara noticed he wasn't one for showing positive reactions unless they were laced with sarcasm.

"Where are we going?" Nick asked as he looked around.

Dara laughed. "Nick, we both grew up here. If you can't tell then you've been away too long."

Nick shoved his hands in his pockets. "Not exactly my fault, Dara."

Dara shrugged. "I guess it depends on which way you look at it."

Nick frowned at her. "Meaning?"

"Meaning from what I've heard, even as a human your listening skills sucked." Dara said. "So what's stopped you from coming back now that you're more powerful then," she paused. "well then just about all of us."

Nick gave Dara a side glance. "You're not scared of me, are you?"

Dara rested a hand on her stomach. "Oh I'm scared but I also know just how powerful I am and how powerful you are. And I am well aware that I could hold you off long enough to get someone else here who could kick your ass for even thinking of touching me."

Nick nodded. "Must be nice to have that kind of back up."

Dara put a hand on Nick's arm, stopping him. "Hey, as long as you keep the attitude in check and don't raise a hand against any of my family, I am that back up for you."

"Why?" Nick asked.

Dara shrugged again. "Everyone needs someone in their corner."

Nick nodded. "I get the feeling I'm gonna like having you in my corner, Dara O'Neill."

Dara smiled. "Very few have regretted it."

As they approached their destination and Nick saw where Dara was taking him, he had a feeling he revised his opinion. He might just be one of those few who regretted it.

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Look! We finished chapter two! Finally! Sorry, it's late because of me. I kept, *clears throat* forgetting about Dara. I know, I know, that sounds horrible but it's true. I'll try to make sure it doesn't happen again. Now we will get our little therapy session with Nick and Dara next chapter and you'll find out where Dara took Nick. He's not going to like it but Dara can kick his ass so he'll deal. Let us know what you think, flame policy stands and thanks for reading!

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