I'M BACK! My trip was a success! I think. Also, I was going to update sooner, but some family issues came up that delayed me a week. Or 2. Or 3. Maybe 4. But yea, I'm really gonna update a lot slower because of the….issue.

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Chapter 3: Life sucks

Percy's POV

I am going to murder someone. I was supposed to meet Artemis and hour ago. Yet the stupid tent won't open! Then I thought of teleporting out, but I didn't know how.

"Alright, let's see if this works." I said aloud. I tried to vapor-travel but I just got thrown back in the tent. Then I tried using water to slip by, but I got shocked and was once again thrown back in.

"Okay, time to get serious." I said. I cut a hole in the tent, but when I stepped out; I hit a force field and got thrown back.

"They really thought of everything!" I yelled in frustration. I stomped on the ground and an earthquake started. The tent fell down and I walked out. Nothing happened.

"ARE YOU KIDDING ME? THIS IS BULL****!" I shouted. I vapor travelled to the archery range. When I did I landed at a very angry Artemis's feet. The only good thing was that she looked 20 so I wasn't going to get killed by a 12-year old.

"WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?" She practically yelled. I winced from how loud she was. She punched me on the shoulder very hard. I rubbed where she hit me.

"The hunters pranked me! I couldn't get out!" I protested as she got ready to hit me again. She stopped but still glared at me.

"Fine. Since I know they hate you I'll let it slide. This time." She stalked around me as if hunting prey. I nodded nervously.

"Now, let's see you shoot." I gulped. I couldn't. I mean, I might kill someone. She led me to a pole sticking out of the ground. It had a bow and a quiver of arrows.

"Pick up the bow, draw an arrow, and shoot." She instructed. I hesitated before picking up the bow. It felt unnaturally similar to me and I shifted into a stance I didn't know. Artemis was gaping at the stance I took. I drew an arrow and fired.

It was a bull's-eye. Holy Hades. It was a bull's-eye!

"How did I...?" I trailed off. I was still in shock. I never have even hit the target. So how did I hit a bulls-eye? Something wasn't right, just earlier I almost hit a hunter…..

"Shoot two times, double the speed." Artemis ordered. I drew an arrow and fired before drawing another arrow and firing. The second split the first and the third split the second.

"Not possible, this thing is rigged." I commented as I slowly put the bow down. Artemis was deep in thought. Then she snapped her fingers.

"Your domains!" She exclaimed. I gestured for her to continue. She rolled her eyes.

"You're the god of weapons and combat, so of course you're an expert with every weapon in all forms of combat." I nodded. Makes enough sense I guess. Then I grinned.

"I don't have to practice archery!" I cheered. Artemis sighed like she knew I was going to say that.

"You need powers and skill to be a master." I pouted and she laughed at me.

"Don't worry, I'll teach you." I don't know whether she was trying to help me feel better or worse.
"Whatever. Now, what do I have to do Artemis?" I asked, knowing I'm going to do chores. She just raised an eyebrow.

"Nothing, we need to get a mission from Zeus." I looked at her curiously. She rolled her eyes.

"We still need to hunt monsters." I nodded.

"So, when do we leave?"

"Now." Suddenly I was outside the throne room in a very awkward position. Or, Artemis was rather in an awkward spot. She was lying right on top of me. I'm pretty sure both of our faces were beet red. She then glared at me and punched me in the gut.

"Ow!" I gasped as she got up. I rolled onto my knees.

"That was for putting me on top." I looked up weirdly.

"You teleported us!" I protested.

"Hey little sis!" I've never been happier to hear Apollo's voice.

"I'M NOT YOUR LITTLE 'SIS'!" She yelled at him. Apollo grinned and winked at me. Thank you. I gave a thank-you-smile back. He got the message. Artemis and Apollo got back to their thrones as Zeus started to speak.

"Artemis, I see you're doing well, and I see that Perseus is still in one shape so I'm going to assume that all is well?" His voice echoed in the almost empty throne room. Why was Apollo here again? I'll have to ask him.

"Yes father. The hunters are getting slightly used to Percy." Notice how she said 'slightly'. It's not even that!

"Well, I believe you're here for the mission. We believe a pack of monsters have been kidnapping demi-gods. Their using them to build their own army, knowing we wouldn't kill our own kids. We need you to eliminate these monsters." I nodded and motioned for Artemis to follow me outside. She stood where she was.

"How large is the force?" She asked. Zeus shook his head.

"We do not know. But we know it contains many hellhounds. So be ready to get attacked from all sides." She nodded and followed me. She teleported us to the camp where the hunters were waiting.

"Pack up and get ready to move out. We have a new mission." The hunters were smiling.

"Wait, but how do we know where to go?" I asked. I was certain Zeus didn't tell us.

"You idiot, did you not hear Zeus?" She smacked me. Well, now I was certain he told us but I ignored him. I headed back to my tent when I noticed everyone left, and I snapped my fingers. All my stuff folded into a nice box that would spring open back into a tent. I smiled at my handiwork before going off to find Artemis. I found her at the archery range, no surprise there, and walked up to her. She seemed deep in concentration.

"HEY ARTIE!" I said (yelled) loudly in her ear. She spun on her heel and kicked me right in between my legs.

"Never do that again!" She then whacked me in the face. I just stood there then fell down in pain from the kick. About ten minutes later I got up and walked to where the hunters were packing.

"What are you doing here?" A hunter asked. I just shrugged.

"I don't know what to do so I'm just waiting for you guys to finish packing." I leaned on a tree.

"Well, in that case can you help us pack?" Another hunter asked innocently. I just nodded.

Oh how I fell into that trap.

About two hours later I was just finished with packing up the last tent when Artemis yelled at me to hurry up.

"Coming!" I quickly ran off to where the hunters were leaving. We walked for about 20 miles before we took a break.

"So, where are we going?" I asked. Artemis looked at me.

"We're going to Kentucky." I nodded and scratched my head.

"Are we going to take any more brakes?" I asked. She shook her head.

"We need to be there ASAP so no more breaks." I sighed. This will be painful.

2 days later….

After many hours of walking, jogging, and running, we final got within a five mile radius of the monsters.

"Hunters, we're setting up camp here. We'll make a plan and then attack two days from now." They nodded in consent and set up camp. I opened my box and my tent sprung out.

"Perseus, I need you to scout out the surrounding area to make sure it's clear."

"Consider it done." I ran to a tree and climbed up it. I jumped from tree to tree. I stopped and started to scan my eyes over the forest. No sign of monsters. After a while of me moving around the camp, I heard a snap behind me. Quickly I spun around to see a younger hunter.

"Oh, thank gods. I thought you were a monster." She glared at me before running away. I shook my head.

What was that all about?

Who cares? I jumped off the branch I was on only to get hit by an arrow. Quickly, I yanked it out and rolled to my left. I looked up to see a group of hellhounds and Dracanae. I cursed. How did I not see them? I looked at the arrow. It was silver. My eyes widened. Silver. Arrow. Artemis's hunters use silver arrows.

"I have better things to do, so I'll give you all a quick death." I sprinted forward and one threw a spear at me.

"You realize that now you have challenged me I can kill you, right?" Their eyes widened at their mistake. I proceeded to slash, cut, and roll my way through their lines. In a matter of minutes all that was left was dust. I grinned and looked up, only to freak out. This big tree trunk nailed my face, sending me flying. I looked up and once again was sent flying. For about 20 minutes, I'd get up and get smashed. Ichor was all over the place and I was sure it was coming from my face. I quickly vapor-travelled to the camp. I landed in my tent and looked in the mirror. My face was really messed up. A broken nose and probably some heavy bruising. A few broken cheek bones too. I winced. It really hurt. I bandaged it up.

"Perseus! I thought I told you to scout around our camp! Not destroy half the forest!" I heard Artemis yell at me from outside the tent. I grabbed the arrow shot at me and stormed out.

"Explain to me why a huntress shot me! And why did a pack of monsters attack me? Why did a huge tree trunk fly into me face twice?" I took off the new bandages. She looked away and then glared at me.

"No huntress shot at you. You're lying." She said simply before leaving.

"And Perseus! You have extra chores you need to do for making excuses." I stared hard at the ground. Will the fates give me a break? As I stalked away I heard a huntress say,

"What a useless boy. He can't do anything right. I can see why that girl broke up with him. He's a self-centered, selfish, dumb boy."

That was it. I don't care if Zeus says it or not, but no one talks about me like that and treats me like this.

"You know what. Your right. I can't do anything right. But in my mind you can't do anything right either!"

"Shut up boy! No one talked to you, you filth!" I glared and I made sure she could see and hear my anger.

"You don't trust men. Fine. I don't trust women! Do you know how many women betray their husbands? It's about the same with how much husbands betray their wives! And according to you, that about 2/3 people! My own girlfriend cheated on me with my own brother! HAVE YOU EVER LOVED SOMEONE WITH ALL YOUR HEART AND WATCH AS THEY CRUSH IT WITHOUT A SECOND THOUGHT! I thought that if I came here I'd find a purpose. Something to do. But all I got was a group of self-centered bitches who judge a whole sex by the actions of a few. I came here to do a job, and it wasn't to be your servant. It was to hunt monsters and train. But all you have done has been making me your slave!" The sky was black and lightning flashed. The ground cracked as I just let out my anger. I put my hands on my head.

"Percy, just calm down!" Thalia started as Artemis and the other hunters backed away. But I wasn't done yet.

"NO! I'm done! I've been pranked and tortured! I just want some peace in my life!" I slammed my fist into a tree and the earth shook. A light appeared next to me and Poseidon stepped out. He looked on wide-eyed as I let lose my powers.

"You can find yourselves another god to torture, and to protect you. Because I sure won't!" My dad grabbed my arm and I was in my palace.

"Percy, calm down." He gently said as I breathed heavily.

"I couldn't control the earthquake and storm you made. And their part of my domains." I looked up.

"And their apart of my domains." He suddenly looked thoughtful.

"Why did you just freak out? That wasn't like you." I tried to think clearly.

"I freaked out because I was fed up with everything. How people treated and talked to me, how I've been tortured. I just want some peace!" I exclaimed as I controlled my breathing. Dad nodded and walked to my left.

"You can't just leave them. You'll need to go back, and they'll need you back. Zeus said he didn't know the threat, but he did. There is a family of Drakons there, and their out for blood."

I know, Percy was kinda a little OOC, but this is fanfiction. Hopefully he'll get back into characters (as if) and everything will go back to normal.

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