King Arthur And The Olympians: The Titan's Curse

Arthur says goodbye to a friend

"Oh thank GOD I'm back to normal.." I muttered, thinking it and saying it with great meaningfulness to my very soul..

I had to admit, the clothing that the supposed "Class Card" had given me was not something I felt comfortable with especially given I was not too much of a person who liked to expose her body..

Or have tattoos..

Much less tattoos that glowed.. 

We stood amid the battlefield, me leaning on Shirou's shoulder, as we crowded around the unconscious Zoe.. 

The plane had been landed nearby, with Annabeth just fawning over the one who had flown it..

"That was seriously cool dad!! How did you get celestial bronze bullets!?"

"Well you left quite a few weapons and things at home when you left for camp." said Mr. Chase, a glint in his eyes. "I just had to get experimenting.."

I suddenly understood why Athena had fallen for Mr. Chase. He was a true mad genius at heart. 

"Dad.. I think.. maybe you noticed.. that Servant Avenger that was there.." Annabeth began.

"Saber told me the whole thing just now." said Mr. Chase. "No worries.. it's not you, it's a different time line.. two separate Annabeths right? It's sad,but you are not her, that much I'm certain.."

"Dad.."

"A strange, but respectable man I am certain." said Artemis to me as I watched the conversation. 

"That's unusual of you... calling a man respectable.." I said

"I do not hate men, I merely recognize their flaws and prefer to avoid them." said Artemis. "men base their lives and wants on more physical traits than thoughtful.. that has led them astray far more often than I would like..  but there are a few gems. My brother for instance. Despite his pride, he does possess quite a heart of gold when pushed enough."

Artemis stooped over Zoe, a look of sadness on her face. "And now.. for my poor lieutenant.. 

"You can heal her right? Use magic.." I said desperately. 

"I could try and help too." said Rin abruptly. "I mean.. I'm not sure how I stack compared to a god.. but.."

Artemis nodded at Rin. "The poison of the dragon has taken hold.. perhaps an extra hand would do.."

Artemis moved a hand to Zoe.. but suddenly Zoe burst awake.. and grabbed Artemis's wrist, gasping. "My Lady.... have... I served thee well?"

Artemis paused, then nodded. "Yes, you were my best... "

Zoe smiled. ".. G.. Good.."

"I could heal you.. I could try.."

"Nothing can stop this now M'lady.." said Zoe weakly.  

Zoe looked at Thalia. "I'm... sorry we argued so much.. I feel.. we would have made good friends.."

Thalia was blinking tears out of her eyes now.. and nodded slowly. 

Zoe then looked Annabeth. "You are a strong maiden.. regardless of what Avenger would have you think.. you are not her.. I.. I would like to entrust to you one thing.. would you take it..?"

Annabeth knelt next to Zoe and nodded. "Yes.. anything.."

"Atalanta.. please take her.. as useful as she is to the Hunt.. she has lived too closed in a life already.. she needs a good master.. to steer her down a good path."

".. I .. I couldn't possibly... "Annabeth stammered. "I'm not worthy to.."

"Please.. it is my wish.." said Zoe.