God of night

Chapter 2

Artemis' eyes widened as she looked at the woman confused, "Eris?"

The woman growled under her breath and nodded as the last unknown woman stepped forward looking at Artemis distastefully, "Just remember that in the end, it will all balance out. You will pay for what you did to our brother you heartless bitch."

Artemis narrowed her eyes, "Watch yourself Nemesis; I am an Olympian Goddess."

Nyx stepped beside her two daughters, her eyes flashing with anger, "And I am a Primordial Goddess you arrogant little brat. Unless you wish to incur my wrath you will speak to my daughter with respect." She hissed before the three women dissolved into shadows just as Percy had done.

Artemis immediately broke down into tears when the three goddesses were gone leaving Zoe even more confused as she tried to comprehend the scene she had just witnessed.

"Artemis, who was that man and why did he say he was my best friend and why did you say he was your brother?" She asked.

Before Artemis could answer, a stern voice spoke from behind the two.

"That would be Perseus, God of Heroes, Loyalty and Night, as well as the former twelfth Olympian and the banished and betrayed youngest son of Zeus and Leto." Spat the voice angrily.

Zoe turned around find Athena, Goddess of Wisdom and Battle Strategy staring down at her mistress with anger and disgust.

Artemis spun around on her sister with narrowed eyes, "Why are you here Athena?"

Athena rolled her eyes, "I was hoping to thank my brother for saving my daughter but it was clear he couldn't stand to be in your presence long enough for me to reach him in time."

Artemis' eyes widened, "You still speak to him?" She asked in disbelief.

Athena smirked, "Of course I do; he is my favorite brother." She said watching Artemis' eyes widen to the size of dinner plates. "Not just me though; Ares, Hermes and Hebe all speak to him as well."

"Why didn't you tell me?" Artemis yelled angrily.

Athena scowled, "Seriously Artemis? Is that a serious question? He hates you and the majority of us can't stand either you or Apollo as well. Did you really think we forgot about what happened all those years ago? We may act like we have but we will never forget what you did to him."

Artemis looked at her sister in shock, "I didn't have a choice. You know I would never have betrayed him if there were any other way."

Athena sent a harsh glare at her half-sister, "It's a little late for explanations Artemis." She said bitterly before her eyes landed on Zoe as she turned back to her sister with a harsh look, "Or if you want to discuss it further; perhaps you can explain to your lieutenant that you betrayed your younger brother to side with that worthless demigod Heracles?"

Artemis' eyes widened as her bow appeared in her hand, "Don't you dare say another word." She growled.

Aegis sprung onto Athena's wrist before thunder boomed loudly overhead. Athena glared at her sister, "Looks like father found out Perseus is back. This should be fun." She said before vanishing in a flash of light.

Artemis stared blankly at the spot Athena vanished from as Zoe looked at the scene in confusion. The one thing she clearly understood was that her mistress and best friend betrayed her own brother for the man that had ruined her life and then lied to her about it for thousands of years.

Artemis snapped out of her shock and looked at Zoe with a worried expression, "Have the girls set up camp here for the night and keep an eye on those two demigods we found. I must go to Olympus immediately."