Fallen Protector [Percy Jackson Fanfiction] [In HAITUS]

Chapter 23: Crisis

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ARTEMIS

I sighed for the hundredth time this day as I felt Apollo's presence behind me

"Brother—" I started, my brows already furrowing in annoyance

Apollo held up a hand "I know, I know. I... just... just let me be here with you for a few more moments, okay?"

I just sighed with frustration and crossed my arms "You won't leave even if I tell you, so what's the point?"

It's been two weeks since I've been brought back. Everyone was relieved that I was brought back with no problems.

Though everyone was relieved beyond measure, Perseus warned us that we should all be cautious since the after effects sometime comes in different waves, and can vary from different aspects. Sometimes it comes strongly; sometimes it comes weakly. Sometimes it makes the person bipolar; sometimes it makes them super sensitive. It all depends on the person.

He warned the Gods to not let me hunt for a while, let me heal more before straining my body. He said to watch out for any emotional turmoil, and to always have someone be with me in the next three days.

Now, I am usually a very patient woman... in my own standards, and is not one to just snap and feel like strangling a person to death, but my patience was close to the finish line.

Perseus said to have someone watch me for three days... THREE FREAKING DAYS!!

He never said to watch over me like a hawk for the whole of this two weeks. I've lost count on how many times I've been taking deep breaths to not murder my overly concerned Father and brother. I've lost count on how many times I've told myself that they're like this because they're just worried about me and my well-being. I've told myself that they're just traumatised with what happened to me and doesn't want me to experience it again. I've told myself millions of time to try and think on their place, having to see me die, but I'm starting to lose my patience

Father and Apollo had been bugging me every second of the day, invading my personal bubble and refusing to even leave me with my own devices

"Sis—"

I whirled around, my eyes narrowing "What now? I should not wander alone? I can't go outside because it's dangerous? I need to stay inside for my safety? I'm not a damsel in distress, you know. I can handle myself just fine!"

Apollo flinched at my tone, and I instantly felt guilty. He was only trying to look out for me. Stabbing me had been hard for him. I shouldn't even snap at him for caring!!

"I... I'm sorry, Apollo" I sighed and opened my arms for a hug.

Apollo instantly latched onto me, laying his head on top of mine, and sighing with contentment "S' kay"

"No, it's not" I frowned "You and Father are only worried about me, and here I am snapping at you even though you're only trying to voice out your concern for me"

"I already told that it's okay" Apollo murmured "Even I would get irritated if I'm being hogged 24/7 for a whole week."

"Still..." I insisted "I should not have lashed out like that"