"Artemis?" Athena asked as the young goddess appeared in front of her.

"Yes, yes. Now... where's Percy?" Artemis asked.

"He um... went to a meeting with Chiron," Athena said. Artemis nodded and sat down on the bed next to Athena.

A few minutes of uncomfortable silence had passed before Artemis spoke.

"He really likes you," Artemis said sadly. Athena looked up,"Percy?"

"Yeah. It's clear... the way he looks at you," Artemis smiled sadly,"I've-I've never experienced that before." Athena smiled smally.

"It's the first time for me." The room fell into silence again-just a little more comfortable.

"So... how's your huntresses?" Athena asked.

"They're... good. Thalia and Mia got kidnapped-that's actually why I came here. I was gonna ask Percy if he would mind helping," Artemis said.

"Who?" Athena asked.

"This group of men," Artemis shuddered at the word,"They have a camp in the Underworld. And... gods forbid that Thalia and Mia are put on display..." Artemis stared off into space. Athena gave Artemis an awkward hug,"It'll be okay."

Artemis smiled sadly and whispered,"I hope you're right."

"I'm the goddess of wisdom aren't I?" Athena asked, a smile dancing on her lips. Artemis nodded,"I do believe you are."

Athena nodded.

"So..." Artemis trailed off.

"Yes?" Athena asked.

"Has... he ever actually asked you out?" Artemis asked. Athena shook her head.

"Hmm," Artemis laughed.

"What?" Athena asked.

"Nothing," Artemis shook her head.

"I'm back," Percy called walking into the cabin.

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