Keeping the promise (BellxArtemis)

Another unscheduled stop.

As the new day rose on the fields of Orario the group finally arises to make the final leg of the journey however someone was missing from the rest of the group. Bell was in the tent getting ready, Lili and Welf were bickering over something, Asfi and Ryuu were packing up the last of the supplies. Which just one person.

Hey has anyone seen lord, Hermes? Hestia asked but got the reaction she expected.

"No haven't seen him since last night probably gone to do something ungodly.

Asfi Replied however even she seemed to show curiosity on the matter she hadn't seen him this morning and that was out of character for her god. Ryuu shacked her head while Lili and Welf just shrugged.

"Where could he have gotten off to?

Just as Bell made his appearance to the group their minds soon there attention to him. To his surprise, he walked out to find them all looking at him at first he looked himself over to make sure he hadn't forgotten to put anything on. However, a small chuckle from them soon gave him his answer.

"Well, at least he notices us now".

Asfi commented getting a nod from the rest. It was a good sign something was on his mind or bothering him. He'd block out all other thoughts and surroundings meaning he wouldn't catch on someone was looking at him or a bunch of them in this case. Bell stood in confusion as to why everyone gave him the same look.

"Umm is something wrong, did I forget something?

They all shared a sigh before making their way towards him, everyone shock it off and acted like nothing was wrong everyone but Hestia that was. She knows he wasn't ok and that something was up. But she kept face smiled and greeted Bell like she always would and when they returned she'd get him to open up.

"So where lord Hermes I assumed he'd be with you all ready to leave?

The moment Bell mentioned Hermes they soon realised that they had no idea where he's gone. However, like his tendency to disappear he always shows up at the weirdest of times.

"Good morning everyone how are we all this morning?"

Everyone bar Bell gave him the 'really' look however it didn't take long for him to realise this.

"What it's just a question what up with everyone this morning not get any sleep last night".

He soon found himself getting hit over the head while getting an earful from Hestia and Asfi. Suprise it to say he took it like a champ he didn't even look like it bothered him.

"By the way where did you go at this time in the morning, there's nothing for another hour from her and the forest has been known to be full of unsavoury individuals. What if something happened to you could have gotten hurt.

"Asfi relaxes I'm ok, I just went for a morning walk is all just within view of the camp believe me if something were to happen I'm sure you'd know".

Asfi was not satisfied with his reply but she couldn't care less at this point he was safe and there was still a lot of journeys left to cover if they plan on getting back before sundown. After everyone had packed their things and confirmed they were ready they began there long final ride to Orario.

They had been flying for a few hours now most were discussing their plans when they got back. Other just wanted to relax and return to normality. Hestia knew she was going to have to ask Bell some tough questions but would he answer them. This entire quest has changed him and she doesn't know the full extent of his current state of mind.

"Bell about last night are you OK?
Bell turned around he pulled a fake smile and nodded hoping she would be satisfied with the answer.
" Bell please you promised if anything was wrong you'd tell me.
She was trying to get to Bell's honest side but Bell didn't let up.
" Goddess-Sama do you not, believe me, I'm sorry I worried you before but I give you my word I'm okay."