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Chapter 6

Artemis strode in to the Olympus throne room, muscles tense and hands in fists as she approached the golden chair.

"Father!" She spoke with a stone cold voice. "I need to speak with you." Her voice rang with fury throughout the great room. Zeus turned around to face his daughter. It was clear by his expression that he had been expecting her.

"Artemis." His voice was collected and emotionless. "I assume this about your brother. Make it brief, I have much more pressing matters to worry about."

"Like countries near the equator complaining about the sun?" She spoke with much mockery. Zeus gave a sigh. "You have no reason, nor any right to do such an awful act to Apollo."

"He was slacking on his job, something you've complained about for centuries." Zeus stood firm, and Artemis clenched her jaw.

"Yes, but banishment? Isolation? He is a council member, you have no authority to make such a decision, not without a meeting."

"I met with the right people. If you continue to test my patience you will go without the knowledge you desire."

"And who exactly are the 'right people' Father?" Both were clearly becoming impatient with the other, but Artemis wasn't going to back down easily. That much was certain.

"Athena for one. Goddess of wisdom, giver of good counsel. And Hera."

Artemis' eyes grew with anger. "Of course. Of course she would be behind this!"

"Artemis you are being ridiculous." At that, Hera walked into the room, a look of annoyance and confusion on her face.

"What is going on?" She looked from her husband to Artemis and sighed. "Please tell me this isn't about her brother. I thought you'd be able to handle her questioning."

"You." Artemis spoke through gritted teeth. "You are the cause of my suffering."

Hera looked at her with furious eyes. "If I were you, I would watch my tongue before I lost it."

"Artemis," Zeus spoke in a calming voice. "It is true, Hera brought the problem to my attention. But after meeting with Athena that is when the final decision was made."

"And who suggested his complete isolation from everyone, I wonder?" Artemis kept her gaze locked on Hera, staring daggers at the goddess.

"It is his punishment." Hera returned the fierce stare. "Do you really think his slacking would go unpunished?"

"If he must be punished," Artemis felt her fingernails digging in to her palms, "why am I suffering?"

Hera took in a breath, staring down on Artemis as if she were a young mortal child. "Think of it as a learning opportunity. You mustn't be so dependent on your sibling; separation will be good for you. I would think you of all, what with your title, would appreciate such an opportunity." Artemis' jaw dropped. She just couldn't fathom what Hera was feeding her. "Now I think you should run along. I'm sure your hunters are eagerly awaiting their goddess' return." Hera gave a small chuckle, almost uncatchable to the untrained ear. Zeus showed no sign of having heard it, but Artemis' hunter's ear caught it loud and clear. Without thinking any of the repercussions, she drew and arrow and sent it flying at the goddess' head with a wicked cry. Zeus moved with the speed of his precious lightning and deflected the arrow, sending it spinning across the floor. Hera looked at Artemis, astonished fury blazing in her eyes brighter than the flames of Tartarus. "You ungrateful little wench!" Artemis stood planted firmly as the goddess moved toward her. "You don't even realize how lucky you are to even exist!" She shot her hand out and grabbed Artemis by the jaw, lifting her off her feet.

"I knew it." Artemis choked out, clawing at Hera's stone grip. "This isn't really about the countries and the sun, this is your excuse to punish my brother and I for existing."

Artemis struggled as Hera tightened her grip. "You dare speak of that ancient betrayal? You are a clueless girl! And you shall pay for your stupidity!" Hera squeezed tighter, raising her free hand.

"Hera that is enough!" Zeus' voice echoed with power through the throne room. "Release her!"

Hera clenched her jaw before dropping Artemis harshly to the floor and striding back up to where Zeus stood strongly. "You've gone soft." She spoke softly at him before leaving the room.

Artemis caught her breath before returning to her feet. Her father looked back at her. "Artemis, listen to me." Artemis raised her eyes to meet his, and she noticed a softening in his expression. "I know this is hard on you, and Apollo. But it is for the best. It is a solution and a punishment for a serious problem. I am sorry that it is affecting you, but there was no better solution. Apollo is staying in Ecuador, and he is to have no contact with anyone unless ordered by myself or the council. That is how it must be."

Artemis was staring at the floor. It was shiny, and reflected the ceiling above. She could just make out the newer constellation of a huntress. She nodded slowly, defeat present in her heart.

Zeus took a breath. "And… Artemis, your actions today cannot go unpunished. Hera will not allow it, and frankly I cannot allow it either. Apollo was scheduled to come to the council meeting in a week, to give an update on his settling to Ecuador. You are not to come to the meeting, nor are you to contact with him in any way while he is here. I will make sure he does not reach out to you as well."

Artemis gasped, tears stinging behind her eyes as she shook her head. "No, Father, please no!"

"I am sorry Artemis but you did this yourself. I shall have you notified every time he will be at a council meeting after that, but you cannot attend this one. Now, I think it would be best if you go." Zeus turned his back to her. Artemis stood staring in to space, jaw open and tears silently streaming down her cheeks. She turned and walked out of the room. The moon was new and dark, fitting to her current mood. She walked on in to the all-consuming darkness of night and sorrow.