The bitter cold nipped at the pale skin of the moon goddess as she watched the events unfold before her. Sitting upon her tree she watched three female demi-gods and her hunters face off at a stand still against the horrid creature before them. The Manticore stood cackling, using the two children in his hands as a shield from the weapons being pointed at him. The children had hair so black that it seemed to radiate darkness matching the coal like eyes that filled their sockets. Their skin seemed so pale that a ghosts complexion held no comparison to the lack of pigment. Laughing still Dr. Thorn peered in the three demi-gods direction, particularly at the sea-green eyed girl that pointed a bronze Xiphos in his direction. "Well daughter of Poseidon are you and your little girlfriends going to strike me down and risk killing the children or can I walk away free from here" The girl flipped her hair and glared at immortal beast standing on the edge of the cliff. "The name is Sophie, Dr. Thorn, now release the children or I will make your days in Tartarus seem like a cool breeze" as she finished her sentence a cool gale blasted by, swinging her hair behind her as she readied herself in a fighting position. The Manticore now guffawed at Sophie and her friends as his tail slithered back and forth like a serpent ready to strike. "Thou will release the children or I shall have thy head on my wall as a trophy" The head of the hunters spoke up with a slightly arrogant voice as she drew her bow in the direction of the monster. The beauty of the silver bow had no juxtaposition apart from the silver tiara placed gently upon her onyx hair giving her the air of a princess or some other member of royalty.

The ebony haired girl standing next to Sophie adjusted her shield as she hissed at the huntress "Shut up, you dimwitted huntress, you are going to get the damn children killed." Her shield was an intimidating sight as she flashed in back in the direction of the Manticore. The build of the shield was beautiful, a golden shield with alluring designs placed upon it but at the center of the shield sat the head of the horrid gorgon known as Medusa. Though it was not actually her head it caused most to flinch at the gruesome sight of its appalling features. A look of fear passed over the pale kids' faces as they heard the lightning-blue eyed girl speak to the huntress. "Thalia" The blonde on the other side of Sophie hissed "Don't say something like that, you are scaring the children for Zeus' sake." Her grey, calculating eyes landed on the Manticore as she spoke looking for some weakness or fault but still, none stood out. Dr. Thorn seemed to be growing bored of the irksome children as he sighed "Can I leave now, you all are boring me to death." What happened was incomprehensible for it all happened within the time span of a few seconds. Only thanks to her advanced eyesight was Artemis able to keep track.

First, the princess like huntress let off two arrows, both flying into the Manticores' hands, causing him in-turn to drop the pale children allowing them to scramble away. Then Annabeth, the blonde haired girl, put on her Yankees cap, disappearing from the sight of all around her. In response to being shot Dr. Thorn swung his tail in the direction of Sophie, who was currently charging him with her sword, allowing black spikes to fly and embed themselves directly above Sophie's left breast. She groaned in pain as the icy hot liquid flooded into her body making her feel as if she was frostbitten all over while dancing upon the sun. Thalia then went to impale Dr. Thorn with her spear but was caught and held firm by his right hand allowing her no escape before he lunged forward and grabbed the snobbish huntress who charged him. "Anybody else want to try me" Dr. Thorn cackled as he backed away from the group of teenagers. Artemis now watched, panic stricken as her lieutenant and another maiden were about to be taken captive. "You know I'm surprised your pesky little goddess hasn't appeared, the bitch must not be as intimidating as people make her out to be."

Before Artemis could do anything a feeling of pure Terror entered the air causing everyone, including the moon goddess herself, to shiver. It was as if all the happiness had been sucked out of the air, leaving only fear and anguish. "Have you no manners Thorn? You never touch a woman and never show arrogance" The darkness off the world seemed to swirl before everyone before exploding outwards leaving a single man in its wake. His voice was smooth, calm and icy, all at the same time; quite the intimidating sound. His voice however, held no collation to his features upon his face and body. His hair made sin look ashen in comparison as white snow flakes fell upon it. His eyes were quite the sight to behold, they were as black as a new moon; the only contrasting color was the blood red tint that streaked though his iris'. His face was that of a god, his skin pale but looked like porcelain in the moons silver rays causing an eerie white-silver glow to radiate off of him as he gave the smallest of smirks. Artemis recognized this man and stifled a gasp as he adjusted his black, ankle length trench coat. "What are you doing here Perseus Alexander, Kronos said you would not interfere" The Manticore's face reflected sheer terror as he watched the slow, metric swaying of the man before him. Snow crunched under Perseus' feet as he stepped forward with an uncanny lack of haste. "I know a beastie" He sang in a child like voice "Who over stepped his boundaries." Again with the rhythmic crunches of his boots on the snow as he slowly paced forward. "He angered god, the snow slowly thawed" As he said these words in a sing song voice they came true. "So I broke his wrist *Crack!* but still he did not desist" Thorn tried to claw at Perseus but he just broke that wrist too.

"To think he could of escaped this ditch, if he hadn't" He then closed the gap between him and the Manticore before whispering something only Thorn could here. The monsters eyes went wide as he slowly backed away from Perseus, who was grinning insanely. "N-no i-impossible" he then made an insane rush for the reappeared Annabeth, snatching her before diving off the cliff and disappearing. Perseus peered over the cliff and growled as a helicopter flew into view before letting loose a storm of bullets in his direction "Ignorant mortals." He then flicked his wrist and everyone watched as the helicopter burst into a a murder of ravens before they flew off. Turning on toe he glided towards Sophie before ripping the part of her shirt right above her left breast. Almost immediately everyone, excluding Artemis herself, launched themselves at him in mad race to kill him. He however held up his right hand as the feeling of pure fear returned, something no one had noticed leaving, causing them to stop in their tracks. "As insulted as I am that you all would accuse me of something like that" His voice was silky and held a certain power behind it instead of the childish voice he used when fighting the Manticore. "I will choose to ignore it for" Sophie fell over, Perseus left foot being the only thing between her and a splitting headache when she awoke. "I need to save her life" With that he proceeded to his hands and knees before ripping out the spikes and placing his lips gently over the puncture wounds. Every one watched as he slowly drank the poison before spitting it out onto the snow, repeating this process ten times he leaned back into a crouching position. "There you go Artemis, no need to call your brother any sooner than needed. I withdrew the majority of the poison so her natural abilities should flush out the rest of it." With that he stood up and took a couple of steps back before bowing "If you do not mind Lady Artemis I will be taking my leave." Artemis however did not allow him to move for she ran forward and wrapped him in a hug shocking everybody there. Perseus could feel the tears wetting his shirt as he hesitantly ran his fingers through her auburn hair.

"Where have you been Uncle Perseus," Artemis voice was child like as she looked up at him with her silver watery eyes. Perseus could feel his heart break as he listened to the proud goddess break down to nothing more than a small child at his reappearance. "Young Arty, you know as well as I your father" He choked on the last to words "banished me from contact with any immortal." Artemis pounded on his chest with her tiny fists allowing her huntresses to see the child within her. "That shouldn't matter, helped mom give birth to me and Apollo, you raised Apollo and I, and then you just leave me because of fathers stupid command?" Perseus had a heavy amount of guilt flow through him as tried to hold the screaming goddess to his chest as he wept his own tears. "I am sorry Artemis, I am sorry Artemis, you are right, I am sorry" Over and over he whispered this into her ear until she finally relaxed into his arms. "Why did you leave me, you were more of a dad to me than my own father" her voice was nothing more than a whimper now. "I know and its my fault I left, I just couldn't stand for it if Zeus had done anything to you in response to my disobedience" Artemis sobbed into his arms continuously while the other teenagers looked around nervously. Zoe, the princess looking huntress, stepped forward and glared at Perseus however "Step away from my mistress you vile boy." Perseus nodded and released Artemis before taking a couple of steps back, Artemis however growled a deep wolf like growl before running forward and wrapping her arms around Perseus torso before continuing her sobbing. "As you can see Zoe I am not holding her against her will" Zoe however wouldn't take no as an answer "I will kill you here boy."

Artemis immediately went rigid before standing straight up and turning to look Zoe in the eye "Get camp set up huntresses." They all looked slightly defiant and didn't budge "That wasn't a request" the maiden goddess responded in a wolf growl. Immediately the huntresses, including Zoe, took off and started setting up camp. "And Thalia" The girl was staring disbelievingly, not at Artemis but at the cliff her friend had disappeared over "Go put your friend in the infirmary tent when my huntresses are." Thalia nodded blankly before retracting her spear and shield; turning around and walking off towards the tents. Perseus however stopped Thalia by grabbing her shoulder causing her to turn and stare lifelessly into his eyes. "I know your fears Thalia and you needn't worry, she is still alive and I promise you I will get her back by myself if I have to" tears filled Thalia's eyes as she brushed some snow from her clothes. "Thank you" She whispered before picking up her friend bridal style and carrying her to the now assembled infirmary. "Alright little Arty I'm going to-" Artemis cut him off "Come with me so Aunt Hestia can finally see you again." Perseus eyes went wide before he stated firmly "No, I need to go before Zeus finds out." Perseus then kissed the top of Artemis' head before disappearing in to the Darkness. "Lady Artemis" Zoe said creeping up beside the goddess, whose eyes were now filled with tears "Who was that?" Artemis sighed and stared at the moon longingly "Perseus Alexander, God of Terror, Anguish, Lies, Sin, Destruction, Hatred, Pain and Passion. Also known as the eldest or forbidden god."