The Forbidden Land {A Pertemis Story}

Chapter 7: Sneaking Out

AN: If you are a Pothena shipper, this will be your favorite chapter!

Athena POV

I walked down the hall of my temple. I was in my room when the doorbell rang. Probably Poseidon, I thought.

I went to get the door and was not surprised when I saw Poseidon on the other side. I quickly grabbed him by the shirt and dragged him inside.

"What are you doing here?" I hissed at him. "We could be seen by other people."

"Sorry," Poseidon mumbled. "Is it so bad to be seen with me?"

I blushed. "No! But we are supposed to be enemies, no one knows we are dating."

"Oh yeah," Poseidon said, scratching the back of his head.

"So," I started. "What brings you here?"

"I want to take you on a date," He replied. He looked really nervous. I wonder what that is about. "Is it okay with you?"

"Of course," I said quickly. "Just let me get dressed."

He nodded and I rushed to my room. I quickly put on a grey dress and went downstairs. Poseidon looked at me with awe. "Wow... You look wow!"

I blushed. "Thanks."

"Come on," Poseidon said, giving me his hand. I grabbed in lightly and he flashed us away.

...

"Where are we?" I asked as I kept walking forward. Poseidon makes me close my eyes. From what I could hear, we are on a beach.

"Open your eyes," Poseidon said. What I saw surprised me and I brought my hand up to cover my mouth from the gasp that escaped me. Happy tears leak out of my eyes.

There he is, on one knee, holding a ring. "Athena, from the moment I meet you I know you are the one for me. Would you do the honor of becoming my wife? Would you marry me?"

"Yes!" I said, almost shouting. He put the ring on my finger and I rushed forward and captured his lips on my own. He kissed me back.

We both sat down on the picnic blanket and talked like a married couple. I can't believe he proposed to me, it's unbelievable. We stay through the night.

"We better go back before someone comes looking for us," I comment as the sky becomes darker and darker.

"True," Poseidon said as he snapped his finger and we were back in my temple. "See you tomorrow?"

"Of course," I told him before giving him a peck on the lip. "Good night."

"Good night Athena," he said before leaving. I sighed when he left. What an eventful day, I thought.

I decided to tell my sister Artemis about it, since she knows me and Poseidon are dating. As I walked forward, I saw that Artemis' temple was all dark. I looked around before spotting them. Three people holding a bag. I ran toward them. "Where are you going?"

They looked alarmed. Artemis turned around. "Nowhere."

"Should have known we would be caught," Percy mumbled underneath his breath.

"So," I asked again. "Where are you going?"

I saw Apollo trying to hide in the shadow, looking uncomfortable. I suddenly remembered. He Can't lie, meaning he would have to answer my question truthfully. I turned to him. "Apollo, where are you guys going?"

"Uh..." Apollo stammer. "Uh..."

"Tell me the truth," I demanded. Oh, the irony, asking the God of Truth to tell you the truth. I mentally facepalm.

"We're going to Icywater," Apollo blurp out. Both Percy and Artemis glared at him. Apollo gave them a look that said, oops.

"Father said no one can come in or out of Icywater," I told them. "Are you guys breaking the laws?"

"I have to go," Percy states. "I need to help my people and also help Ally."

"I need to apologize to Ally," Apollo added.

"What happened?" I asked Apollo. "What did you do?"

I may not know Ally well but I have talked to her for a few time and she is the nicest person I have ever seen. I hope Apollo didn't break her heart of something.

"Uh..." Apollo shutter again. I narrow my eyes at him and Artemis and Percy glared at him. He must have done something bad. "I sorta told her that she shouldn't protect Icywater?"

"Is sort of," I corrected him. "And you did WHAT?"

"I know," Artemis added in. "How could he leave a girl as perfect as Ally?"

"She broke up with me," Apollo defended himself.

Percy glared at him harder. "But you are the one who makes her even think about breaking up with you."

Artemis sigh. "As much as I love to talk about the wrong Apollo did, we need to get out of here."

Percy turned toward me. "Please don't tell the others."

I give him a smirk. "I wouldn't tell on my son in law would I?"

"Wait what?" Percy asked, probably thinking he misheard me.

"Poseidon propose to me today!" I said, bearly containing my excitement.

Artemis' face lit up. "Congratulation! But he better treat you well unlike someone I know."

I laughed softly with Artemis while Apollo pouted but have a thoughtful look on his face.

"We better go fast before the other saw us," Percy said. "See you soon!"

"Call if you need help," I make them promise. "I would gladly help you."

"Of course," Percy replied to me. "Bye."

I waved my hand as they disappear out of view. How could my daughter ever let go of a man as nice as Percy? At least he is with Artemis now. I know she will always make him happy.

...

Artemis' POV

As we went down the elevator to the mortal world, I turned to Apollo. "Could the music be better?"

He shrugs. I listen to music silently.

These days I haven't been sleeping

Staying up, playing back myself leaving

When your birthday pass and I didn't call

And I think about summer all the beautiful time,

I watch you laughing from the passenger side

The elevator door opens and we step out. I turn to Percy. "Do you know where Icywater is?"

Percy nodded. "I know where Icywater is. But..."

"But what?" I asked him. He paused for a second before running north. I didn't know what to do so I ran after him. Apollo was close behind me. What I saw makes me question my view of the girl...