The Troubled Guardian ON HOLD

Chapter 13: Hunting with Friends

(A/N My internet went out and only recently got fixed so I couldn't write for a bit)

3rd Person 

The days following Percy's reveal were easy, Percy connected with most of the hunter, and became a brotherly figure to some, and a fatherly figure to others. Some hunters did not like Percy's presence in their activities, but begrudgingly admitted that under his teachings, the hunter's skill had improved drastically. 

The hunt had been traveling for 4 days and with only one day left Artemis and Percy began to discuss the game plan once they arrived at camp. Percy and Artemis had gotten even closer over the course of the journey, and though it was kept a secret, many hunters joined Thalia in her quest to get them together.

Artemis and Percy were in the command tent, discussing their options with the camps. 

"What about revealing your identity?"

"I don't know, I feel like I should stay Alkiviadis for a few months than reveal myself to close friends. For all, we know there could be multiple spies, in camp and throughout the cities. I also feel like we should make sure that I seem to not arrive with you because that could add some problems. If It seems like the Olympians know who I am, which they do, and don't tell them it could cause major distrust."

"So, you want to make it appear as if Alkiviadis arrives separately from the hunt, and that they are in no way connected. How would we do that?"

"With Darius of coarse" 

"Darius?"

"I'm about to show you something only myself and one other God know of, this information is a well-kept secret and I need your word on the River Styx that you won't reveal it."

Artemis immediately swore the oath "I Artemis Goddes of the Hunt and Moon, swear on the River Styx that I will not, in any way, reveal, speak about, or show, any detail of this secret, without Perseus's permission!" With the boom of thunder, the oath was sealed. 

Percy then turned into his wolf form. 'oh so now  Ms. Moon knows, I knew you had a thing for-" Percy immediately forced Darius out of control, though stronger in this form, Darius was still easy to push out. 

Percy began to communicate telepathically with Artemis 'This is my wolf form Darius, it has an alter-ego as well, but I can't put up with him so I usually force him out' 

Artemis was partially shocked but then thought that she could have fun with this. She immediately turned into her own wolf form, though it wasn't her animal, the wolf was a beast of the forest, so with permission from Lupa, a wolf was one of Artemis' many forms. 

Percy's wolf was very large, at least 4 feet tall. The fur was black but had many flecks of white, the opposite of his current hair. One of his eyes was black while the other was red, and a white tear dropped shape of fur was right under his black eye.

Artemis' wolf was white with silver rune-like wisps all along her sides. Her eyes shone a pure silver, and she was also around 4 feet tall. 

Percy was shocked and not speaking so Artemis started off 'What? It's easier to communicate this way.' Artemis then playfully began prancing around Percy. 

'So what is your plan?'

'Um, uh...Right! So I'll arrive in wolf form as your pet or something I guess, then later I'll 'arrive' as Alkiviadis, that way I'll be there to protect the city the whole time, but Alkiviadis doesn't arrive with the hunt. You could just 'send' Darius to Olympus for something before I arrive.'

Her fun temporarily stopped Artemis thought about his plan while laying down next to Percy so her fun not completely stopped.  'It does sound reasonable, the hunt can't know if this can they?'

'No as of know this wolf form is a secret power no-one knows Percy of Alkiviadis has, It's best to keep it that way for now.' 

'Well the plan sounds good, we'll have to come up with a reason for you to leave, and tell the hunters not to mention you, but It can be done.' At this time Percy had unconsciously laid down next to Artemis as well.

Seeing that it was nighttime Artemis decided to complete her quest for humor and laid her head on Percy's paws, hindering him from getting up without disturbing her. 

Percy surprised just stared for a few minutes and by that time Artemis was asleep. Resigned to his fate, Percy laid his head down on Artemis and fell Asleep. Missing Artemis' sigh in contentment.  

(Major progress in the Pertemis)

-LINE BREAK-

Percy and Artemis walked out of the command tent a few hours later, Artemis had a faint golden blush on her cheeks and Percy's face seemed to be more ashen (this was his own blush, his blood is black...I hope I remember that...).

Gathering the hunters around Artemis started, 

"Girls! As you know tomorrow we arrive at Camp Olympian and Anpathio City. Percy will not arrive with us." Some of the hunters especially Lily and the others he saved looked downtrodden at this.

"He has an assignment that he must take care of and then he will meet up with us at camp. Now when he arrives he will be concealing his identity so you all must act like you don't know him well. Hunters who have been saved by him are exceptions because it is a given that you know him,"

"While Percy is gone the council has sent an Ancient Beast to account for his absence, it will be arriving in a few hours, be wary I don't know what or whom it is or their power. Do not approach unless I say it is safe, alright?" The hunters nodded. 

"Percy has an hour to pack up a say goodbye, but you'll see him again soon, so don't worry."

Percy was immediately attacked by a crying 5-year-old. "No, Pewcy, bwother not go!" Lily sobbed.

Lily and Percy had spent a lot of time together while he was here. Percy explained how they were half-siblings as best he could to the little five-year-old. Lily had begun immediately after that call Percy her 'bwother', and told everyone ("That's my brother!) (You see him, he's my big bwother!) that she loved it. 

Percy crouched down and wrapped her in a hug. "Hey Lily, don't cry it''' be alright. I'll be back and then we can go get ice cream." This seemed to suffice and Lily stopped crying.

Later Percy packed up and with a few more goodbyes, he was off.

Later Darius appeared in a flashing silver light (courtesy of Artemis), proved himself to be friendly (Lily jumped on him many times), and also proved to be ferocious (tore apart an unfortunate Dracanae.

Percy in wolf form was surprised during the night as Artemis led him into her own ten (To keep up appearances of course) and immediately turned into her wolf form and plopped down on an animal skin. As soon as Percy (reluctantly) laid down she once again put her head on his paws and prevented him from getting up.

Tomorrow they would arrive at the camp (/city/capital).

Well all done, kind of a filler chapter. I tried to up the Pertemis (maybe too much idk), my winter break is here so I should have more chapters up soon. How was this one? 

See ya!

-RambunctiousCat