Prince of the Universe, Love of Artemis (On Hiatus)

Chapter 4: I am Perseus Jackson

I opened my tent in the space Artemis set for me. I went in and almost said 'wow'. But then I remembered that if I did that, then it would be my password, so I made the smart decision and kept my trap shut.

I thought for a minute though and decided on my password. "Néa archí." It means new beginning. I thought it was fitting. After the password was set, I whistled.

"Impressive!" Instead of a normal camping tent, I had a king sized bed, dresser, closet, carpet, and a ceiling that displayed the skies over the ocean at night. I have a feeling that this was customized when I went in, because everything was a shade of blue and green, exactly to my liking. The dresser was filled with silver shirts, blue jeans, and undergarments. The closet was full of assassin's robes, completely black, except for the silver lining. I found a note on the door. It read, "Perseus, these robes are enchanted so that when you have the hood on, no one can see your face, and only you can pull it down. Think of it as a thank you for helping. Signed, Lady Artemis."

I looked around the room one last time before face-planting on the soft bed. I had no dreams, which was good, for a demigod.

~~Time Skip~~7 AM~~

"Prodoménos!" I heard someone scream from outside of my tent. Someone that sounded suspiciously like Thalia. I threw on some clothes and a robe and went outside.

I was right, Thalia, along with the rest of the Hunt, had gathered outside of my tent. Everyone, except for Cam and Pipes, was glaring at me. I cleared my throat and spoke. "Yes, huntress? What do you wish of me?" My voice was slightly deeper sounding than normal, which was good, I didn't want anyone figuring out my identity.

"Why are you set up next to M'lady Artemis' tent? You are a male, you should be camped at least a mile outside of the camp," Pheobe said, huffing at me.

Respectfully, I replied, "M'lady has told me to set up my tent here. I protested the fact of my gender to her, yet she was firm. She told me that as I am her guardian, if she were in trouble and I was camped far away, I would not be able to hear her from my campsite."

"Lies! I know her, boy. M'lady would not say such a thing to your species."

"And yet, Lieutenant, he speaks the truth," Artemis spoke up from behind the crowd, surprising everyone. "Late in the night he came to me asking how far outside of camp to place his tent, and I made him set it up next to mine."

The Hunt was looking at her, wide-eyed. "Lady Artemis, he's, he's, he's a boy!" Atalanta exclaimed, shocked that a boy told the truth for once.

Artemis ignored that comment and turned to me instead. "Prodoménos, I need you to meet me in my tent after you have eaten to discuss the chores you will have. I can't have you doing nothing until we are attacked."

I bowed my head respectfully. "Of course, M'lady. Have you eaten, or would you like me to use Hestia's blessing to summon food for the Hunt?"

Immediately, the Hunt perked up. Thalia stepped forward and asked quietly, "You have Hestia's blessing?"

"Not exactly, Lieutenant. Yesterday I was with the council, and Hestia made me her champion. With this title comes the ability to summon home-cooked meals and fire. I will only use this blessing on those who treat me as a human, not a plaything. It would serve you well to not prank me," I said, giving a pointed glare to everyone in the group. I try to be respectful, but when it comes to the people who shun me and cast me away, it's hard.

One of the Hunters, I think her name was Sabrina, glared at me. "How dare you speak to our leader like that! You are here because Lady Artemis brought you. You are below every single one of us, and we will do as we please!"