Keeping the promise (BellxArtemis)

Chapter 35

This wasn't going to be any normal meeting of the gods. Hestia knew it, Hermes knew it and every single god and goddess knew this wasn't going to be a simple get together. Almost every god was there with a few exceptions. Hestia found herself sitting with Hermes, Hephaestus and Takemikazuchi. Hermes leaned over to whisper in Hestia ear.

"Remember were the only ones that know what happened with Artemis. Were going to be suspects just stay calm and don't give anyone a reason to challenge you."

Hestia didn't feel good, she felt sick the very thought that this had something to do with Artemis made her on edge, Hephaestus had tried her best to calm her but it was a failed effort. Takemikazuchi placed a hand on her shoulder.

"You look like a child that's been caught stealing, I don't know why you're worried but it's not like you..."

Hermes looked over to him.

"I'll explain later, for now just know that this could affect Hestia personally, I agree that she needs to stop looking so guilty."

Hestia sighed.

'I hope this is to do with Loki's disappearance and not Artemis... Please don't let these fools think they're connected.'

It was then that Freya entered the room and everyone turned to look. She looked around the room giving her usual smile before heading to her seat. Once she was sat she glanced at Hestia before starting a conversation with another god.

"Do you think she knows something?"

Hestia looked at Hermes who shrugged.

"Your guess is as good as mine, Freya has eyes everywhere, the fact she was attacked is enough evidence she may know... I wouldn't put it past her to avoid the topic."

Hestia out of the corner of her eye noticed another stare from one of the gods. She turned to meet said god in the eye but regretted it almost immediately. It was a tall blonde haired god, his locks slightly retained by his laurel wreath. But it was his smile that creeped her out.

"Why Hestia, what's with the doom and gloom look? Perhaps your regrets in life are finally surfacing..."

"Apollo still as annoying as ever! I would remind you to keep to yourself, nobody wants you poking into there personal life."

Apollo's smile grew as he ran a hand through his hair.

"Come now Hestia, when will you drop that cold shoulder, become mine its only natural at this point."

He licked his lips with a large smile on his face.

Hestia felt a shiver go down her spine as she looked away from the fool of a god.

"Hmm fine have it your way, no doubt you can't hide forever."

He spoke in a low voice making sure not to be noticed by any of the others around him.

It was at that moment that a small crystal ball in the centre of the room started to light up. Any conversations or mutterings stopped and all turned their attention. A light rose from it and formed a picture. An old god sat upon his throne and looked around the room.

"Thank you all for coming, I apologise for calling such a meeting at this time. However certain events have come to pass and we can not wait till the next Denatus."

He rested his hand on his head and took a deep breath. A moment of silence filled the room as they waited for him to continue.

"As you know the disappearance of Loki has been a worrying topic as of late. While the guild is looking into the matter on our behalf I believe its necessary for us to be wary."