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Ch. 2

"P..Pardon? Did you just said...no way." Artemis muttered in disbelief. A son of a Primordial?! And what's worst is that he's the son of their worst enemy! A bane to all Olympians! "Then we must eliminate the boy, right now!" The moon goddess bellowed and notch an arrow towards the son of Poseidon.

Percy's eyes widened in shock seeing an arrow was ready to pierced right through his skull. With enough speed, he quickly turned into a puddle of water causing the arrow to embed on the tree behind him. Hestia grasped Artemis hand yanking her down back to the log and snatching away her bow causing her to gasp in surprise.

"That's enough, Artemis!" scolded the Hearth Goddess. "Would you please listen to me first?" Artemis made a noise in the back of her throat but nodded nonetheless. She watched as Percy turned into his solid human form again and she smirked at him seeing his glare towards her.

"As I was saying, Perseus here shall help you with the demigods..."

"WHAT?!" Artemis screeched jumping in her seat. Her glare was harsh causing Percy to widened his eyes at a slight horror. Her silver eyes were nothing but deadly. Steeling himself, he returned the glare at with same harshness as hers. Hestia sighed in irritation seeing the two exchange deadly empty threats.

"Aunt Hestia, I'm sorry for being rude but..this..this is absurd!" Artemis said through gritted teeth. "You can't possibly think that I could work with that boy! I could handle myself, perfectly well! I can find those weapons myself. What if that boy is some ploy from the Primordials, especially his mother. They could gain the powers to dethroned us all if that boy could get his hands with the weapons of both father and Hades." Artemis paused a bit seeing different emotions flashed at Percy's eyes. "As I was saying, I won't need his help. My hunters and I could handle this enough. And that's final."

Hestia shook her head in disappointment. She spared a glance at Percy and she couldn't help but pity the god. At first, she was also tempted to eliminate the boy. After all, his mother was their bane. It was a really shocker to see a son of one of the Primordial just lurking around this earth like he's just only a normal person. And with the boy's display of his power, she didn't doubt that Percy could really eliminate some Olympians. Sure the boy had lost his memories, but his skills with fighting was no joke. It was really suspicious that Percy doesn't have any of his memories. But being the calm she is, she offered Percy some help.

Of course Hestia felt guilty with the fact that she's using Percy so he will not be an opponent to any of her family. But that's not it. She was really helping the boy to gain more trust to some of the people who surrounds him. Hades and her had known that Percy had some trust issues. The first time they met, Percy had attacked her with his powers as the son of Gaia. It's a good thing that he still cannot control his powers that time or Hestia was sure that she'd be hanging out in Tartarus in no time.

Hestia blinked in surprise when she heard Percy grunted in pain. Looking at her side, her eyes were ready to pooped out of it's sockets. Although Percy was struggling to get away from the Moon Goddess, his face was beet red. Their position was utterly shocking. Percy was laying flat on the ground with Artemis above him and it seems like she's straddling him even though she's only using her legs to pin him down. Her left hand was curled in his collar while her left hand was aiming for a punch to his face.

"How dare you look at my chest, you imbecile! I should turn you to a precious animal, right now boy!" Artemis clenched her fist. She just caught him eyeing her chest! Her chest! Hestia's eye twitched. "I was not looking at your chest!"

"Bastard! I just saw you!" Artemis said defensively. Her hands were really itching to turn Percy into an animal just to satisfy herself. After she turn him into an animal, he'll let the wolves eat him without leaving any traces of bones or meat.

"I'm not really staring!" Percy seethed. "And what is there to stare at? You're perfectly flat." The words left at his mouth like a wind. Hades had stop playing with Bianca to gape at Percy in shock. Hestia visibly tensed at the sight of Artemis. Percy gulped in horror seeing Artemis silver eyes clouded with one word; Die. Preparing his self to solid death, he shut his eyes tightly. He opened it again when he felt that there was no weight of a certain goddess above him. He stood up immediately and bowed at Artemis muttering his apologies.

"F..Forgive me, Lady Artemis. I..I.." he trailed of when a fist collided at his jaws. Licking his lips to wipe away the blood, he glared at the Moon Goddess. Artemis lunged at him and sent another powerful punch but Percy had blocked it with his palms.

Artemis took out her hunting knife and slashed it at Percy's shoulder catching him off guard. Golden ichor pour out of his wounded shoulder. Artemis made another move, with an extreme speed she appeared behind Percy kicking him in the ribs causing him to stumble forward. Before he could get up into his feet, he felt a cold touch of blade placed on his neck and Artemis breath was on his ears.

"You won't disrespect me again, boy." Percy paled at her tone. It was like a knife piercing right through his heart. So intimidating. Artemis moved away from him before huffing seeing the disapproval at Hestia's eyes.

"Percy!" Bianca cried. "Are you alright? Oh gods, you're bleeding again! You're not going to die, right? Percy! Hey, answer me! Per.."

"Y..Yes. I'm fine, Bianca." Percy chuckled at Bianca's worried expression. As he said those words, the wound on his shoulder disappeared surprising Artemis. "What-?!"

"Did you forget that he's the son of Primordial of the Earth?" Hestia supplied. "As long as Percy was stepping his foot on this solid ground, he cannot wounded that long. The Earth will always help him with everything. But that doesn't mean he can't feel any pain. He'll only heal fast."

Artemis only grunted before sitting down on the log again. Hestia sighed and faced the both of them with a glare. Percy and Artemis flinch and averted their gazes.

"Now, you'll both listen. Enough with your hatred with each other...at least for only a week." Hestia said quickly seeing that the both are ready to protest. "Just aid the demigods. If they can't find the bolt and helm, war is in the line. Olympians are taking sides now. Just a week, Perseus, Artemis?"

"How could you just trust him..just like that?" Artemis snapped. "What if he stole those weapons? What if he's a spy? What if..."

"Did you just hear your words, Artemis?" Hestia cut her off, raising her eyebrow. "What if.. two words with endless possibilities. If you let your pride kicked in, I'm pretty sure you'll regret this in the end. You don't want any of your Hunters die would you, Artemis? If a war emerged from us Olympians, no single leaving creature could live from their wrath."

"Just a week. After that, I assure you, you won't see Perseus shadows anywhere. Please trust me on this." Hestia said, softly. The way Hestia begged maid Artemis flinched. She hadn't heard those words since Hestia pleaded both of her brothers to stopped fighting with each other. Artemis could only sighed and nodded. Percy just blinked at her before agreeing, wondering why Artemis had flinched.

"That settles it." Hestia beamed. Artemis' eye twitched at the sudden changed of Hestia's nature. Traitor she growled inwardly. Now, she's stuck with this god for a week! A boy at fault! She shook her head dejectedly before glancing at Hestia who's now talking to Percy.

Artemis picked up her bow which was now free from Hestia's grasp. Walking under the tree, she turn around to see Hades standing in front of her, crossing his arms below his chest.

"A word?" Hades offered. Artemis reluctantly nodded. "I know how you loathed us. Boys, men or whatever you call them. I'm saying this, not for Percy only but for you too. Learn to trust each other. Percy has also trust issues, you know. He don't trust people that easily which is a good sign. But if he had known you for a long or short time and he can see that he could trust it, he'll open up with him or her."

"Both of you are going to need to trust each other to complete this mission of yours." Hades added, looking at Percy's direction. "You know, even me, I still couldn't completely trust the kid. He's memories are gone. It's either he was dipped in the Lethe or his mother had purposely erased his memories so if he landed on this Earth and the gods had known of his existence, we couldn't read his intention or purposes to us. But seeing the boy, I know we could trust him in no time. Remember what they say: Actions speaks louder than words. If Perseus remain loyal to us, he could be very useful if there's a powerful threat shall arise. That's it, good luck and stay safe."

Artemis remained standing at her spot gaping at where Hades stood few seconds ago. What the hell was that?! She never heard Hades talked that long. The only words he could remember coming out of his mouth was Zeus' name and so does Persephone. Looking over at the said god, she studied him carefully. If one would look closely, the boy don't look like a god. He's more of a demigod. He look so vulnerable, open and carefree. The only gods she knows who look like that were none other than her brother Apollo and Hermes.

'He's probably like the other males out there. A pompous, two-faced, disrespectful jerk!' Artemis thought bitterly. 'Oh yeah! And the boy was a pervert! I just saw him staring at my chest! And how dare he! I'm not flat! Obviously, I'm in my twelve-year old form! Unfortunately, a girl at such age don't have their chest matured yet. That boy had the nerve to say such words! That was probably the most embarrassing moment of my eternal life!'

After Percy had talked to Hestia and Hades about trusting Artemis with this mission of them, Hades had to leave with Bianca and go back to the Underworld. It took a lot of effort to let Bianca go to his father's realm without Percy. He chuckled at how desperate Bianca's face was. But this mission was dangerous. He was a son of one of the Olympians and a Primordial and his scent could captivate monsters' nostrils. What more is the Moon Hunting Goddess is with him. Two gods is enough. Percy was glad that Hestia had thought him how to hide his scent.

After, Hestia had bid them farewell, he looked over at Artemis and saw her deep in thought. Then her face turned tomato red. Percy blinked in surprise. "Eh? Is the man hating goddess blushing?! So absurd! Was she thinking..nah, it can't be. She's a virgin goddess, for Zeus's sake! She couldn't possibly thinking perverted thoughts does she?' He was snapped out of his musings when Artemis frowned with her face still red. But by the looks of it, it was pure rage, considering that her fist was clenched and dark aura was surrounding her.

"Er, so, um, what now?" Percy broke the tension between them. Artemis glanced over at him and threw a harsh glare. "I don't know! And just shut up!"

"We only have a week though." Percy mused. Artemis clenched her teeth and stood up, stomping towards him. "You'll follow my orders, boy!"

"No. I won't follow you, not until you call me by my name." Inwardly, Percy was shuffling in excitement. Artemis was really amusing him to no end. The Moon Goddess head snapped towards him that it could almost break it's bones. "Over my dead body! I won't call your name, not ever!"

"No need to shout...Arty." Before Artemis could slapped him to oblivion, Percy turned into a puddle of water that was floating in the mid-air. His solid form landed gracefully in a branch of a tree, smiling at Artemis, showing his perfect white teeth. "C'mon, it's just a name. How can we start our mission without us, calling our names, in case something happened."

"I won't be needing a help from a boy." Artemis growled. Something about the cockiness of this boy could really make her blood boil. "I could call you boy, whenever I like.'

"Guess, I'll just call you girl then, huh?" Percy transformed himself into an older version of his. His age was either fifteen or sixteen. Artemis stared at him for a while noting the changes in his features. He looked utterly handsome at that age. Then she blinked before scowling. "So girl, what now?" Percy teased.

"Stop it!" Artemis hissed. "I said I'll be the leader of this mission. And you'll do whatever I say." Percy shook his head, wagging his fingers. "You see, Arty..we don't trust each other. How about this, we make a little spar. Winner gets to be the leader, okay?"

"Confident are you? Fine then." She said, before glowering at him. "And don't call me, Arty!" Percy chuckled and jumped down the tree. "Why not? Arty is a very cute nickname. It suits you."

Artemis narrowed her eyes. Cute? Does that mean she's cute? What the hell is he saying anyway? 'Dammit! If it weren't for Hestia, I would have turn this scumbag into an animal! He's obviously teasing me! You'll see, I'll beat you to oblivion and you'll follow my orders from now on!'

Artemis tossed a hunting knife which he easily caught. The Moon Goddess lifted her hunting knife and gave him a smirk. Percy smiled and they both attacked.

Artemis drove her hunting knife in a downward arc. Percy raised his knife and blocked before clicking his pen turning it into a Celestial bronze, slashing at Artemis with it. Artemis jumped away from him, only to attacked again kicking him in his chest, sending him forward. Percy grunted in pain and quickly stood up, blocking the upcoming knife towards his chest. Gripping the wrist of Artemis, Percy turned her around so he was like giving her a back hug. Artemis right hand was on her neck and her own knife was aimed on it. Percy smirked triumphantly then gasped when he felt Artemis left hand move. Artemis chuckled darkly and push her other hunting knife at Percy's crotch. The son of Poseidon visibly gulped then did the same, pushing Artemis knife at her throat.

"Um, a draw?" Percy asked nervously. Artemis reluctantly nodded. Both her and Percy let go of each other. Percy returned her hunting knife and watched her who's in a deep thought.

'Dammit! How can it be a draw?! I should have cut his precious thing, on the spot! But then again..my own knife was aimed at my throat. Damn!' Artemis thought with a scowl.

'Oh gods! She almost cut my well-being! That wasn't a fair fight! If it weren't for Lady Hestia's plea, I bet she would have cut me to piece then let my flesh be eaten by some rogues! I better watch my back with this girl.' Percy cough to ease their awkwardness.

"So, where to now?"

"It's a draw." Artemis sighed. "So neither of us will be the leader for today. But I know where the demigods are headed to."

"Hm?"

"Los Angeles. The only entrance to the Underworld. The demigods believe that Hades had stolen Zeus's bolt." Percy frowned. Why would they accused Hades when his own weapon was also stolen? Artemis seeing the confusion in his face, she sighed and supplied more information. "Obviously, someone out there wanted to wage war from us Olympians. Stealing Zeus' bolt, he can only accused his own brothers, which are Hades and Poseidon. But since Zeus's knew that Hades held a grudge on him, he can only accused Hades. On the same note, he's also assuming that Poseidon's child had stolen his bolt."

"Whoa, wait! I didn't steal anything!" Percy defended himself. Him and Bianca were always on the road. He never had step his foot in the Gods' realm. So how can Zeus' accused him of stealing the bolt?! He was snapped out of his thought when a punch landed on his gut. "What was that for?!"

"Stop being a Seaweed Brain!" Artemis seethed, glaring at him. "A demigod child of Poseidon, not a god. Think about it, you wouldn't be alive right now if you had the bolt. The gods will banished you already if they had know that a son of a Primordial is lurking around the Earth."

Percy nodded, blushing from embarrassment. "Right, so, where to now?"

"I just said, were off to Los Angeles. You're really a Seaweed Brain."

"Whatever you say, Wise girl." Percy smirked seeing her deep scowl.

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A/N: I know, I know I'm a dick, an idiot, a scum, or whatever. Hey, I have school! *sigh* I'm so sorry! Really sorry! I've been busy! If you wanted to hit me, it was already done. A friend of mine was one of my readers and she already hit me with a stick. That f*cking hurts! Anyway, I'll update every week now :) Yes, I'm sorry again. Forgive me? This is only a short chapter, but the next one will be a long shot. I'm already working on it. Ja ne (that means 'later' in Japanese xD)

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