Zayden Blaze

Chapter 7

Zayden's P.O.V.

As we arrived in Olympus' throne room, we saw that only Zeus was in there. At our arrival, he seemed shocked and opened his mouth to speak. But, before he could, Artemis spoke.

"Zayden, call the other guardians and the two groups to the meeting, here." She ordered and I nodded in obedience. Guys, emergency meeting in the Olympian throne room, I called telepathically. What's going on Zayden? Corina inquired. Yeah, what's wrong? What happened? Jordan added. You'll see, just get here quick with the other two groups, I ordered. Though confused, they agreed. As that happened, Artemis started to talk to Zeus whose eyes had widened when he saw all the hunters, Artemis, and my injuries.

"We are ok, father. Thanks to Zayden we didn't get hurt too much and didn't have to face the leader of the small army that attacked us, Zayden took care of her. Just call the council. We have news to tell them." She stated, holding up her hand to reassure him. Though completely confused, he obediently shut his eyes to call the other gods and goddesses of the council. My attention was diverted from the two gods as the other guardians all appeared in front of me.

"What happened?" Corina inquired.

"You'll see," I stated gravely which worried them even more. My attention changed then though as the Olympians started to arrive in the throne room a few seconds later. Hestia, Athena, Hera, and Demeter were the first to arrive.

"Why did you call, hubby?" Hera asked with a confused look. Zeus just nodded towards us as an answer to her question. Apollo and Hermes appeared next, both their eyes growing wide as Zeus's had, at our bruises and cuts. Artemis grew annoyed then, as she always is, with her brother when he tries to act like the older twin. She was oldest and didn't need him to worry for her. The rest of the council had appeared now, all except for dad. Finally, he did arrive and glumly sat in his throne. My heart ached at that, the expression on dad's face tore at me. I had a feeling that he was so sad because of my 'death' and I wanted nothing more but to run up to him, reveal myself, and hug him; I had missed him so much the past 500 years, he was there for me when none of my other friends other than the hunters, Artemis, and a few of the other council members. I knew he deserved an answer, it was not right to let him wallow in the pain and sadness that he did not deserve, But I knew I couldn't, I wasn't ready to reveal myself yet, I don't know if I'll ever be truly ready to reveal myself to them.

"We are here to explain a battle that took placed at our camp." Everyone's eyes widened at that.

"What?!"

"What do you mean a battle?"

"What happened?"

"Why would you be attacked?"

"Was anyone hurt?"

"Who attacked you?"

"How did they get through the barriers in your camp?" As that went on, the guardians turned to me.

"What is she talking about Zayden?" Sophia demanded.

"Yeah, what happened?" Jordan asked in worry.

"Who was it that attacked you?" Kiani brought up.

"Do we know them?" Juliana questioned.