Perseus Jackson: Titan of The Hunt

CH42: Judgment

(Percy)

When I opened my eyes after I guessed we reached our destination to avoid the disorientation of the travel, I found myself far above the Earths surface at the back of Artemis's chariot. As soon as we arrived Diana let go of my hand which was a good thing because she immediately reached for the reigns from the drowsy demigod who had been holding them.

Reyna looked exhausted which was unsurprising after all she had probably been up since this time yesterday, had fought in a battle and then been dragged to Orthrys before finally supervising the moon chariot all night. It was no wonder she looked ready to drop from tiredness.

'Thank you Milady.' She said stifling a yawn as she leaned back against the side of the chariot before noticing me.

'Well look who's back from the dead. Though I could have sworn you were taller.' She said trying to sound playful but instead ruining by letting her head drop as she finished barely able to hold it up.

'Err yeah, a lot happened I guess.' I replied. She would not know how much happened though as their were certain things I was not prepared to tell any of the hunters/huntresses.

'Well at least you are alive or at least you are until Thalia gets a hold of you.' She said with a grin.

'That's the best bit, she can't actually do it now.' I said in reply happily though she would probably sure as hell try.

Reyna's eyes widened as she digested what I had just said but she was interrupted by Diana who turned back towards us apparently happy judging by the smile on her face.

'You did well Reyna all considered though I am sorry you had to stay here for so long on your own.' The goddess praised and the daughter of Bellona gained a smile on her face.

'It was the least I could do for you Milady, you were needed more down there than I could have been and clearly it paid off if Percy is here now.

'Nevertheless you should get some rest, Perseus wait here while I take Reyna back to the camp so she can go to bed then we will go to our next stop.' She commanded firmly grabbing the huntresses hand before disappearing in a blaze of light.

I though it was strange she did not take me with her but then again if I returned now the inquisition of Thalia would begin and that could wait. As much as me and Tania did not get on, I was loathe to leave her in the underworld longer than necessary after all Hades did not need to lay a hand on someone to torture and break them, his shear presence enough was bad and that was not even including his symbol of power causing me to shudder at the memory of the helm of darkness. It was a malignant device even when not being worn.

So instead I was left to stand in a empty chariot in high orbit waiting for my girlfriend to return so we could parole a prisoner from the underworld.

(Thalia)

I had woken up early expecting Artemis to be back with first light as per usual but instead the only god in sight was Nico who was standing on the far side of the hearth talking to a little girl who carried a small pot with her, who I knew was no camper otherwise I may have questioned why she was out so early but fortunately I recognized the girl as Hestia.

I had seen Nico return last night but he had refused to tell me where Artemis and Reyna were, the little zombie was lucky he had the ability to fade into shadows otherwise he would have a dozen arrows imbedded in his immortal ass.

I had no idea what the pair were discussing but I gathered it was something to do with the hunters or Artemis by the fact Nico would occasionally nod his head towards our cabin though he remained unaware of me watching him back.