To say the heroes of Olympus were surprised to what they woke up to would be the understatement of the millennia. They woke to first, and most importantly, a very confused golden retriever who was confused to why its people had just fallen to the floor then been carried by a strange man to the living room with a goddess in toe, as well as a couple making out passionately on top of Hazel and Frank's couch. Of course there is nothing strange about a couple kissing on the sofa, but when on top of the, until recently, missing twice "Savior of Olympus" was the Goddess of Virginity, Hunt, Maidens and Moon, the most well known slayer of men, it is quite unusual. Percy was lying down across the couch with Artemis straddling his hips, her hands in his hair while his was around her waist pulling the Luna Goddess closer to him.
The heroes, Titaness and nymph were shocked for a minute, before the chaos came.
"Oh mes dieux, qu'êtes-vous entré dans Percy?" Piper screeched, being the first to react but in fluent french.
Quidnam est hoc quod fecisti?" Jason yelled, switching to his native language of Latin as well.
"Santo Zeus, maldita Perce." Leo yelled, switching to Spanish and hair on fire due to the shock.
"我可怜的沙发?" Frank all but screamed, before turning into a spaniel and pushing buster out of Hazels lap, much to the true dogs annoyance.
Hazel just turned bright red at the site of PDA, even after 6 years back in the world uncomfortable with affection being shown in the company of others. The rest of the girls were more reserved with their reactions Alice giggling at the couple before hugging her girlfriend who just rolled her eyes and grumbled "Wow seaweed brain...just wow"
The Titaness however shrugged quickly getting over the shock having seen similar things before in the golden age of the Titans. She then got a glass of water from the table and extinguished her hyperactive boyfriend.
The couple only smirked to each other within the kiss and continued for another minute ignoring the others before breaking apart and repositioning themselves to address the others. Artemis simply lying on top of thee demigod with his arms around her stomach protectively.
"So you lot finally decided to wake up after your little snooze of an hour." Ignoring the previous statements as he had no idea what they had said and did not really care either.
"You two made out for an hour on my couch!!!" Frank exclaimed after turning back his face white with shock and despair for his poor sofa.
"Is there a problem with that demigod?" the Olympian inquired with a perfect eyebrow raised in challenge and a humorous smirk on her lips.
"Yes that was my Grandma's sofa you were kissing on!" Frank still pale with shock that they would do such a scandalous thing on his precious sofa.
Artemis simply raised her other eyebrow silently saying 'Is that really a good idea'
"Lad-d-dy Ar-t-te-mis, Wh-h-at I m-mean-nt t-o-o say was.." Frank started to stutter before the goddess let out a regal laugh cutting him off, causing the son of the sea to smile softly at her which did not go unnoticed by either the daughter of Athena or Aphrodite.
"It is fine Son of Mars, you are friends of Percy I mean you no harm as you are now" which caused a huge sigh of relief to be released from the rest of the demigods.
"So... How did you to get together, 'cause you look adorable together?" Piper all but squealed out trying to resist her inner Aphrodite. This caused the rest of the rest to raise a eyebrow at the usually tom-boy Piper. "What?"
"Anyway, how did you score the maiden goddess Perce, that must be a new title in itself: 'Percy Jackson, Savior of Olympus, Bane of monsters, Slayer of Gaia and Lover of Artemis'. It fits right in." Leo said smirking smugly at his own genius. Causing the rest of the Seven, accept Percy, to chuckle at his antics while the others just rolled their eyes.
"Yeah Seaweed brain, how come you never mentioned her in your letters, or the hunt for that matter?" Annabeth asked, a little hurt that she was never told about either events in her old friends life. A chorus of yes's shortly followed.
"Well wise girl that is because originally because we didn't want word getting to Olympus of our relationship, then later..." Percy began before sighing deeply into his lovers hair, "Well after Olympus new we had been dating so long that it must have flown my mind to tell you guys cause I barely have time write anyways due to constant life of the hunt." He sighed again before glaring harshly at the Latino boy. "Also Leo I would appreciate it if you didn't objectify Moonbeam, though it is strange for a Artemis to date, I will not accept you objectifying her."
This in turn caused another wave of shock to pass over the group as it was most unlike him to get annoyed over a simple joke. Leo almost pissed his pants at the glare he was being given, it was almost as bad as the one Gaia had received, and he saw what happened to her which he did not ever want to see again. The moon goddess smiled softly at her boyfriends protectiveness and turned in his arms to give him a kiss, which the demigod gladly melted into effectively removing all aggression from his body. "No need to get protective now is there my Hero" the lady of the hunt said in a teasing voice to her hero, ignoring the groups growing confusion and the slightly enlarged golden retriever who had ate all the snacks during the confusion and was now resting in front of the fire.
"Sorry my huntress, you know I get very protective over you honour" the strongest demigod in existence whispered in a voice so gentle the others only barely got it, while stroking his partners cheek in his calloused palm . This furthered their shock as they had never seen Percy so calm and gentle with anyone, not the youth at camp half-blood, not comforting them when they were insecure or scared, not even with Annabeth after they escaped Tartarus. It became clear to them just how in love there friend was with the Olympic goddess in front of them.
"I know" was all the moon goddess whispered in reply in a equally soft voice, before gently kissing her demigod again. This time however it was more gentle, like the words just spoken, instead of with the heat that they earlier had.
This led to a mass of 'aww' s being released from the girls and Leo, while a really confused son of Jupiter who still couldn't get his head round the fact that his friend was dating the Artemis and a glaring son of Mars who could not believe that they were kissing on top of his poor poor Grandma's sofa while stroking the dog to try and remain calm.
"Well aren't you two adorable" the nymph giggled while snuggling into her partners lap, which the Architect of Olympus had no problem with what so ever. "But you still didn't answer my owls question. Why didn't you tell us about the hunt? And how did you two get together?"
"Yes, they are so CUTE!" Piper squealed ignoring Annabeth's grumble and blush about not being called 'owl' in front of others. Buster couldn't handle the high pitched sound so went to lye down on his bed in the kitchen, to rest off his meal. "They even have cute nicknames: Moonbeam, my Hero, my Huntress! What do they mean? Where did you get them? I need details!!!"
"Yeah details, and please stop kissing on my couch!" Frank grumbled the last bit while Hazel just rolled her eyes and tapped her leg, indicating for the son of Mars to turn into a spaniel again and lay in his fiance's lap, which he gladly did.
"All I want to know is were did the snacks go" Calypso said looking at the coffee table where they once were. This simply caused Leo to roll his eyes at his girlfriends new found love of popcorn which had mysteriously gone missing. Jason just had his mouth open in shock that in front of him was the Artemis and that Percy hadn't been killed yet.
The couple sighed as they broke apart, clearly have been enjoying the moment between them. "To answer your questions: Firstly, the I told you that I often met up with the hunt over my travels, I just didn't say how much time I spend with them." The group nodded at this having heard through his letters that he had met up with the hunt numerous times. "Second, well here is the story..."
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Flashback - 3 years ago - Yellowstone national park
It was a clear night the moon at it's fullest glimmering with the waters below them, wolves howling in recognition of their Ladies presence near by and a gentle breeze blowing across the lake. On top of a cliff over looking said lake were two people enjoying the serenity of the moment. One was the Goddess of the Moon herself, a figure of natural beauty at her full power under the power of her Luna chariot. Her Auburn hair blowing gently in the wind as she rested her head on the figure next to her. The figure was a man in his youth at only the young age of 19, his untamed black hair looking shaggy and in need of a cut due to it's extended period away from civilisation, he was in peak physical condition with a body that would make anyone swoon, that however was where the image of youth stopped. His skin was littered with scares from all the times he had been beaten, cut and bruised over the years but never truly broken, his posture was relaxed due to his companions presence but eyes still darting every now and then to make sure no one tried to sneak up on them and his eyes, well his eyes had a tired and experienced look to them which did not belong to a man of his age. His ocean coloured eyes showed that he had seen the world for what it truly is - a place which only want to cause you pain, been through hell a back - which was literally true and stared into the eyes of the void without blinking - which again he had. Generally, this man just screamed 'bring it, I've seen worse', yet despite this he sported a smile due to his companion.
"Thank you for coming today, Percy." The moon goddess said breaking the silence that had settled between the two of them. Earlier that day the hunt was attempting to ambush a large group of drakons left over from the war with Gaia. Unfortunately the group were spotted due to their newest hunter accidentally breaking a stick underfoot, which the drakons heard. Usually a group of 7 drakons would be no problem for the hunt but they were still low on numbers due to the war, especially as a lot of the older hunters including Phoebe, her oldest huntress, had been slayed by the bastard known as Orion. They were soon surrounded and were about to take losses before the demigod of the sea had arrived in a hurricane, amour shiny in the midday sun, growling menacingly with glowing green eyes. It was fair to say the drakons didn't stand a hope. "Not only for saving myself and the huntresses but also helping Clare afterwards. She is old 9 and was abu-"
"Abused by her father. Yes, I know. I brought her here." Percy said interrupting the maiden goddess. "You really don't need to thank me Artemis we are friends and it really wasn't her fault she is young, we all make mistakes."
"But you don't understand! You keep on saving me yet say it is all fine. Ever since the war you've always been their when we've needed you, whether to save us when it is to much or to protect us and help us rebuild after an attack." The usually prideful goddess broke down into sobs at all the losses from the war, her hunts vulnerability, everything. "Why do you do it Perce? Why do you always save us? Why do you always save me?" The goddess chocked out, whispering in the end.
The demigod did in reply an action that would get anyone else turned into a Jackalope, he pulled the vulnerable goddess into his lap and hugged her. The moon goddess just sobbed into his shirt, drenching it in tears. "I do these things because I care for you Artemis. You are the strongest person I know, but even you need help sometimes and I will always be here for when that happens."
"But why?" The goddess whispered, her bright silver eyes full of tears looking up into the eyes of the hero's before her, showing just how vulnerable she was feeling to her only male companion ever. The hero brushed a strand of the now damp hair out of her face and cupped her cheek in the palm of his scared hand. They were now both close enough that they could feel each others breath on their lips. Both of them blushed as they realised the position they were both in but did nothing to change it except lean closer to each other, before they kissed. It was a soft and short kiss but still full of passion care and most importantly;love.
"Because I love you, my huntress"
"I love you too, my Hero"
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Current time - New Rome
"So yeah, that's how me and Moonbeam started dating. Best day of my life, no doubt about it." The son of the sea said as he finished his tale giving the moon goddess a gentle kiss on the head. She then in turn gave him a peck on the cheek before they both turned towards the group in front of them. Leo and Jason, who had broken out of his shock at the start of the story by his girlfriend giving him a slap on the back of the head to pay attention, were both brawling there eyes out and sniffling as they both were bug softies for romance at heart. Alice was giggling on top of her girlfriend muttering how 'pertemis is adorable' while laying back into Annabeth, who just smiled and rolled her eyes at the boys dramatics while still being happy for her ex-boyfriend. Piper was trying to comfort both Leo and Jason, knowing that they loved romances as she was the one how introduced them to the genre. Hazel cuddled into a now human Frank both of them smiling at the thought of their friend finally finding love in the world they lived in, they were so happy that Frank didn't mind them kissing that much. On the other hand Calypso was searching the room trying to find where the popcorn went as she was not one for sappy stuff, much to Leo's horror.
"That *sniff* was the most *sniff* beautiful thing *sniff* I have ever heard." Jason commented with watery eyes barely holding back the tears. Percy raised an eyebrow at this never taking Jason as one for romance, but hey he was dating the goddess of maidens so what did he know.
"I agree that was sweat and all but I still want to know about your nicknames for each other." Piper demanded with her arms crossed but a smirk on her face for all the teasing material she was about to get.
"Well for the other two questions," Percy started looking down at the moon goddess to check it was okay with her. She just smiled and nodded before burying herself into her demigods chest wanting to take a nap after having been hunting all day previously and up with Percy talking all of the previous night. this caused the demigod to smile lovingly at the goddess on top of him while shifting to a more comfortable position while wrapping his hoodie round the goddess and kissing he on the head. This caused a giggle from the nymph who was finding this couple more and more adorable. "Moonbeam refers to her roll as the moon goddess and the fact she looks breathtaking while driving it-"
"Wait, Artemis lets you in her chariot with her?" Annabeth interrupted almost jumping in surprise, except for the fact she had a nymph on top of her. Percy just rolled his eyes at thins.
"Of course I go up their with my moon, we go up every night for an hour or two of private time away from the hunt to just hang out and talk, before going to bed together-" he began again as if it was obvious, before being interrupted again but this time by Piper who screamed.
"YOU'VE HAD SEX WITH THE VIRGIN GODDESS!" This caused said goddess to stir from her slumber on top of Percy, which she found the most comfortable position to sleep on, and glare at the daughter of Aphrodite, partly for what she had screamed but manly due t the fact she had been awoken by someone other than Percy which simply was no allowed.
"First of all my love never said that we have had coitus merely that we sleep in the same bed at night," glaring at Piper threatening to release her divine form at the demigod,"Second, the fact that I have given up my title as the maiden goddess for my love is none of your concern," this caused all present to drop their mouths at the fact that the Artemis would willingly have sex someone at all, "Finally and most importantly, NEVER WAKE ME WHEN I AM ASLEEP ON TOP MY PERCY PILLOW!"
At this final comment the Olympians eyes were literally blazing with fury, hair billowing with a none existent wind and knife held threateningly towards the previous speaker. In any other situation they would have laughed at the oh so prideful goddess' words, but now they were pale with fear of the wrath they might receive for waking her. This was until two muscular but scared arms snaked around the moon goddess and pulled her back into the owners chest to calm her rage. This worked and got a incoherent grumble from the goddess as she cuddled back into her hero's shirt and returned to the realm of Morpheus. Piper sighed in relief as she thought she was going to get stabbed for waking the goddess of the hunt while she was on her 'Percy pillow'.
"As I was saying, Moonbeam comes from her beauty while in the moon chariot. While 'my Moon' and 'my huntress' are partly due to her domains but mainly as I see Artemis as my light when all else is dark in the world, she is the one who gives me hope when I have none, she is the one keeping me sane after all I have been through. So she is like the moon lighting the night so thus my Moon." The savoir of Olympus said all while staring lovingly at the goddess atop of him as if she was the most important thing in the world to him, which she was, occasionally tucking a stray piece of her auburn hair away out of her sleeping face. "Then Moonbeam's name 'my Hero' for me is sort of self explanatory I have saved her life a few times making me her Savoir but also she feels rather possessive over me so it quite literally means I am her Hero, not that I mind that much considering she is my huntress."
This caused both Leo and Jason to full on sob at how meaningful the nicknames were while Piper and Alice both giggled at how cute 'pertemis' was. Annabeth was smiling at how her best friend since she was twelve had found someone he truly cared for and cared for him in equal measure. Hazel was chuckling at the now upside down bulldog known as Frank while scratching his stomach causing his leg to twitch uncontrollably. And Calypso was now pacing Laps around the room triple checking any location the popcorn had mysteriously disappeared to, sure she could just summon in another bowl but she needed to find this now that she had started her search.
"I know we broke up Seaweed brain but you still could have come to any of us for help if you needed it, we are friends you know." Annabeth reasoned, a little hurt that her ex would turn to others for comfort before one of his oldest friend, but then she had gone to Alice rather than the seen about Tartarus so who was she to judge.
"I know that Wise girl but it all really started with me talking to the moon and the stars at night to vent really, which she heard and...well yeah. It sort of just happened after that, I talk to the night sky then sometimes I would hear moonbeam here" Percy started while indicating to the sleeping goddess on his lap, who's hair he was now playing with, "talking to me in my head providing comfort or coming down herself to talk."
"You never cease to amaze us Perce you know that, and we're always here if you need us" Hazel told the son of Poseidon, smiling at the man she could call a brother.
"I try." The Hero of Olympus said while chuckling at all to weird and wonderful things he had done in his short life, he was only 22 for Hades sake. "Oh, also before I forget, Calypso, Buster ate the snacks while me and my Moon were kissing. I think he went for a lye down after that in the kitchen."
"WHAT!!! THAT MONGREL ATE MY POPCORN!" the Titaness screamed while storming into the kitchen grumbling about how she was going to 'skin that mongrel'. This had the unfortunate consequence of waking the sleeping from her nap on her favourite pillow.
"SOME OF US ARE TRYING TO SLEEP HERE!" the furious moon goddess screeched as she was woken from her favourite pillow twice in one hour. Her boyfriend just chuckled and scooped her up in his arms as he got of the sofa to join the others going into the kitchen. This was replied with a grumble about how she was a goddess and could walk by herself as she cuddled into his chest.
As the group walked into the kitchen they found one very fat golden retriever, smirking in his sleep, sprawled across the floor. This left a distraught Titaness who had lost all her popcorn to a dog, two fuming male demigods who were now food deprived, a relieved bull dog (The couple had finally left his poor, poor sofa), a nymph attached to the architect of Olympus who was trying to figure out how this dog had eaten so much so fast, a daughter of Aphrodite who rolled her eyes at the dramatics of the situation, a concerned daughter of Pluto whose dog may need to go on a diet after this, a sleeping moon goddess & a smirking Saviour of Olympus who had finally had the peace he desired in life.
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Translations:
Piper: Oh my gods, what did you get into Percy?
Jason: What on earth have you done
Leo: Holy Zeus, damn Perce
Frank: My poor sofa
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