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Chapter 8 — Artemis
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2024-10-29 19:42:56The one time I use my powers I land myself in shit. Thank goodness Daylen and Marcus didn’t rat me out. I didn’t come here to end up in jail the more time I wasted the more the more ground I lost on Rocky. I still couldn’t put my finger on why Daylen helped me he seemed intent of getting rid of me earlier. I hoped I wasn’t getting into something worse with these two.
After the door slammed shut and a few more minutes of hiding I emerged from the room. Daylen slouched on a stool by the bar with a glass in his hand and Marcus seemed to be pondering something in the living room. Daylen looked like any washed up sailor after whatever confrontation he had. His pearly white suit was ripped and brown, yes that was my fault. He unbuttoned his shirt, revealing his defined caramel toned chest. He had the brightest shade of brown eyes I’d ever seen. He looked up when I fully set foot in the living room. His hair wasn’t as curly asRelated chapters
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Thousands of creatures lived in the mage dimension, others more populous than the next. Artemis could be a rare creature from the sea. I wanted her out of my head.Her hair stuck in my mind like her baked blueberry scent. Her hair had tiny loose curls, it was so dark it almost looked blue. She held power I couldn’t let Hera possess. I couldn’t allow myself to get sloppy and let her fall into my bed either. Things got messy when sex coupled with obligation.Artemis needed to stay away from my head. I had a court meeting to attend and all my attention had to go to the situation at hand. I was either early or got the wrong date. No one was ever late for these things. Solaris would have their heads.I tucked my notepad under my arm and pushed the door in. No guards stood outside and no voices came from inside. Although, a single woman stood staring at the tallest throne on the wall.‘Only the strongest ever sat on that
Last Updated : 2024-10-29Olympiad is Falling, The Rise of Artemis Chapter 10 — Artemis
‘Look at the time where is he?’ Stella tapped her foot.I groaned, ‘I have no idea.’‘We can’t keep waiting. It’s getting late.’Her foot tapping was playing on my nerves. We’d been waiting for Daylen to show up for hours. The sun was setting and not even a letter of explanation popped up.I shook my head and paced to the door. He played me. He promised he’d help me find my sister and he wasn’t anywhere to be found now. Something more flashy must have popped up and he decided I was as good as a carton of expired milk.‘We should just go. We’ve wasted enough time as it is.’‘Yes, first you need a disguise.’‘Why?’‘You’re not from here and you need to look like you fit in. We’re not chopping your hair, but it has to go in a braid. You need leather lots of it. If anyone asks
Last Updated : 2024-10-29Olympiad is Falling, The Rise of Artemis Chapter 11— Artemis
‘How much do you trust this guy Stella?’ Alfie asked the second we walked out of the bar.‘He’s insane!’ I stalked ahead of them.‘I was told he’s a very reliable source and it makes sense. Arti! You’re special, you’re not a mage, you’re goddess! It’s so cool.’I shook my head. It couldn’t be. I couldn’t be, what did that mean for Rocky?‘No, Stella it’s not. It’s confusing and we didn’t get anything on Rocky.’She scratched her head, ‘Right. We should go back.’‘No, it doesn’t feel safe. There are places I hear kidnapped victims are held. Not nice places of course.’ Alfie said.‘No, kidding, but that will take forever.’‘Have you tried a locator spell?’Stella and I exchanged glanced.‘Would it work?&rs
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Who would have thought she was in the mage dimension? Of course it was the work of lovely queen Hera. It excited me to think how the mad queen would suffer when I overtook her. Because I now had what she needed to fuel her war! I’d work faster than she ever could.After I left Artemis and Stella I went straight to my castle in Hemingway. Very soon the dusty forsaken castle would be the most feared fortress in the mage world and Olympiad. I burst into the throne room I claimed months ago. It was also the military room.‘Your highness, Hera’s soldiers have been defeated in the Fae Kingdom. The dark Fae are still putting up a wall.’ Turner my general said.‘Bring them down they’re either with us or against us. They had their chance.’I reclined in my throne. I wanted my seat to be greater than my mother’s. She’d pay the most for everything. For my fall, for her sins as well as mine!‘Tu
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The bar Stella worked at reminded me of the bar I worked at. At least I wouldn’t be heading back there when this was over. I couldn’t wait for then. To have Rocky back and never again see the darkness of the mage dimension skies. Every time I stared up at the sky that held the sun captive heaviness settled on my chest and I struggled to breath.Stella dried glasses, made cocktails and slid beers across the counter. I nursed the same glass of water until Alfie showed up.‘I thought I was late,’ He adjusted his glasses.He smiled at me. I smiled at the ground. As much as I was falling for him before Rocky was kidnapped there was someone else developing in the picture. I hated that he was in the picture.‘No, Stella's connection is a no show.’ I eyed her out of the corner of my eye.‘He’s coming, he’s just busy.’ She crossed her arms.‘Another elf?’ Alfie asked.
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Solaris summoned me hours ago, I was with Artemis. Then I was left cleaning the mess left from Avon's goons. I had no intention of telling Solaris, I didn’t need her to fight my battles. Fighting my battles meant placing distance that was the hard part.We met at our usual spot, the deepest place in the castle. Forgotten chambers of a different time in the history of Paradis. Solaris waited by the sparking fireplace. I was late.‘Don’t linger Daylen.’ She said. ‘We have plenty to discuss.’I walked in, kicked the door shut. I sat and waited for her to grace her makeshift throne, but she never did.‘I called for you yesterday Daylen.’I clenched my jaw, ‘I was... tied up.’‘Too tied up for the Queen?’I stood, nothing would simmer the sun blazing inside her. I’d neglected her and I couldn’t cough up an explanation.‘Forgive me, what was so
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After taking Artemis back to the mage dimension, making sure her friend was home and making sure she remained there. I returned to Paradis. I brushed sweat off my brow. Lesser members piled into the court, whispers and murmurs following them. Marcus closed the door behind me. He didn’t bother to acknowledge me. He’d patched up the spot damaged in battle. The Queen and King graced their thrones alongside their elders. I took my seat. Another attack? Eternal winter? Hell the sun barely woke in the mage dimension. ‘I have an important announcement to make,’ Solaris said almost in a whisper. General Storm and the prince sat across from me. My eyes searched for Marcus he better not have turned her in or else I’d forget he was my friend. Solaris gripped her throne, ‘With the chaos be falling our world’s I’ve discovered my court is lacking.’ No. I swallowed my eyes darted to the king, prince then the general. She wouldn’t. ‘I’ve brought it upon myself to promote a lesser member. I beli
Last Updated : 2024-10-29Olympiad is Falling, The Rise of Artemis Chapter 16 - Artemis
‘Are you sure you’re feeling okay Stella?’ I asked. She didn’t have any visible scars, but her eyes seemed off not tired, though irritated. When Daylen brought me back I found Stella home. She didn’t offer up any explanation of how she escaped, she wasn’t pacing the room worried about me. She didn’t blast at me for vanishing either, nor was she upset I fought with Marcus. She was probably too pissed to feel anything. ‘Are you mad at me?’ She blinked at me a couple of times. ‘I’m fine. Maybe it’s the shook of almost being buried alive by rubble.’ Her response felt pre-generated. ‘Sorry about that.’ I winced. A couple more blinks, I thought her eyes were dry or dust caught in them. ‘Tonight we meet a man at Escar's club. He can help.’ She said and started for the hall. ‘You said it’s dangerous to be out at night.’ I stood. ‘Do you want to find your sister or not?’ She snapped. ‘I-I of course I do Stella.’ She shook her head and attempted a smile that wasn’t like her at all.
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Three three dimensions had scars, Paradis less than the other two. The mage dimension was left without a ruler so the gods handed it to Solaris to protect something she wasn’t thrilled about. She imprisoned the troublesome General Storm and had her husband under a strict leash. I had to admire her, she’d lost to much but was able to keep the iron in her fist.Jason fell from Paradis after plotting to kill his brother and now crowned prince of Paradis not to mention my husband of now three weeks. In a sudden twist of fate Alpheus got his wings back. Everyone had their eye on him. It was great and all, but I doubted he and I would be friends soon.“Artemis.”“Yeah?”“Are you coming?”Daylen was already knee deep in the hot bath. After we got married we developed a little appetite for sex in water. We were in Olympiad where we spent most of our days since my mother wasn’t keen on me leaving after so many years apart.Things would change when Daylen finally took the throne, but we didn’t
Olympiad is Falling, The Rise of Artemis Chapter 40- Daylen
Daylen opened a portal when we came out of it we were at a place with pink and orange skies. I marveled at the beauty of the area. The air smelled like perfume. The grass was short and purple. Was this a dream? Had Daylen accidentally killed us both. When I turned to ask him where were he’d taken off his hoodie. Revealing a set of soft abs.I blushed and brushed a strand of hair out of my face. He reached for his belt buckled and undid his pants my eyes went wide. First I looked around to make sure no one was watching. The area looked pretty much deserted.“What are you doing! Why are you getting naked?”He nodded at the medium pool of bubbling silver water.“You want to take a bath now?”In response he pulled down his pants… with his boxers too. Oh my gosh. I looked at his face or else I would be glued to his package that was already standing.“Uh… what?”“Want to come in with me?”He stepped out of his jeans and walked to the edge of the pool. Did I want to? This was so sudden. It w
Olympiad is Falling, The Rise of Artemis Chapter 39- Daylen
“You need to hold a hearing with the King and Storm.” I told Apollo.“Difficult because they don’t want to see me. It was hard enough getting into Paradis.”“Tell them you support a Paradis without Solaris. That should get their attention.”Apollo bobbed his head from side to side then nodded. “Fine. If you hear explosions know your time is up.”“Fair enough.”We went our separate ways. The castle was crawling with guards and unfortunately Marcus wasn’t around to get me inside. He found a lead on Stella’s whereabouts. Apparently the shapeshifter has a cave where it stores all its victims.“You’re not thinking about getting in through the front entrance are you?” Artemis asked me.I eyed her and wondered how dumb she thought I was.“I’m just asking Daylen.”“Of course not. The castle as weak spots. We’ll get in through one of the sides.”She nodded. We got up to walk along the street when a spark between our palms jolted us apart.Artemis winced. “Ouch.”“I’m sorry.” I said, holding ou
Olympiad is Falling, The Rise of Artemis Chapter 38- Artemis
We ran into the streets. I had no idea what Daylen did, but thank goodness it worked. I didn’t know how long it would last which was why Daylen and I were running down the muddy streets of the mage dimension.He grabbed me and pulled me to his chest. I blinked at him a couple times.“Now Daylen?”He shot me a look. “We’ll get out of here faster if we’re flying.”My mouth formed a small o. “Are you sure you want to do that?”“It doesn’t matter who sees anymore. My secret’s out.”He took off his hoodie and handed it to me so it wouldn’t be ruined when he summoned his majestic wings. Despite the franticness. I relished the thought of seeing his wings again. I didn’t like the pain on his face, but when the gigantic set of wings came out they shimmered despite the fact that there was no light to shine on them.He wrapped one arm around my waist and I locked my fingers behind his neck.“Hold on.”We sored through the sky, my hair blinded me through most of the flight, but flying was an expe
Olympiad is Falling, The Rise of Artemis Chapter 37- Artemis
“Daylen!”Solaris sent us somewhere. Somewhere safe it had to be, but where in the dysfunctional world was safe right now? I was cold thanks to the mist that hung loosely in the air and grabbed at my skin.“Artemis?”A soft mist obscured my vision. Seconds later the mist was sucked in by the ground. Daylen’s doing. I spotted him and ran into his arms and was separated the second I was in his arms.“Oh my gosh.” I ran my hands through my hair.“It’s okay. We’ll figure this out.”“How! They captured your mom. We have no idea where we are.”“We’re in the mage dimension. Paradis isn’t safe anymore. Now that my secret’s out.”He pulled me into his arms. It was the safest place for me right now.“I’m so sorry Daylen.”He gripped the back of my head, “It’ll be fine.&rdquo
Olympiad is Falling, The Rise of Artemis Chapter 36- Daylen
“Artemis come here.” I demanded.“I don’t want to.”I groaned, “I just want to hold you.”She poked her head out of the hall leading to my room. “And get blasted out the wind?”Ever since the blood bond kicked it’s been getting stronger and stronger. Most times it does nothing but when I want to touch her I’m hit with electricity. It’s been at its worst today.“Please come here.” I said softly, but she wasn’t buying it.She hurried back into my room. I doubted I was sleeping there tonight. I pursued.“Stop.” She said when I got to the door.“Artemis my love.”“I don’t want to see you.” Her voice cracked.“Why not?”“What’s the point when I can’t be near you? I’ll have to go to him soon, won’t I?”I hated what this curse was doing to us, to her. I crossed the distance between us. I took her into my arms bracing to be separated with light, but nothing happened. When nothing did she melted into me and I heard her release a shaky breath.“I’m sorry.” I stroked her curly hair and she gripe
Olympiad is Falling, The Rise of Artemis Chapter 35- Alpheus
“Your majesty your brother is here to see you.” The giant grey ogre roared into the throne room.I flinched. Honestly those things could not speak at a normal tone.“Send him in.” I said.“Yes your highness.” He shook the earth beneath my feet as he walked out. I was hunched over my tactic table overlooking every city I’d conquered and yet to conquer. I waved my hand over it so Jason wouldn’t see it. I didn’t fully trust him. I knew he was going against our mother by trying to kill Daylen, but didn’t mean I trusted him not to do me in so he could claim all the glory.He was an attention seeker like that. Didn’t care for Daylen, but something about Jason was he always wanted to seem something he was not. Thanks to my father. I’m nothing like Avon sometimes when I look in the mirror I see more of my mother than I do anyone else. It burns like acid on my skin if I’m being honest.“Jason, what brings you here?” I ask as if I don’t know.He marches in, scrawl on his face like the boy that
Olympiad is Falling, The Rise of Artemis Chapter 34- Artemis
General Storm dragged me to the queen’s court room. Behind him followed the king and the guards holding Daylen. They ambushed us. Now who knows what’s going to happen to us? Queen Solaris frowned at Storm and I, but her eyes widened with alarm when the guards marched in with Daylen.“You have five seconds to explain this or you all die by my fire.” I swear I felt the heat radiating off her.“Hear us out darling—” The king approached her, but her hair blazed a brighter shade of blonde like lightning.Her eyes turned to dark blue of the evening sky. I believed her when she said we would all die by her fire.“Don’t darling me!”“Your highness, this boy has been conspiring against you! He’s been working with this powerful creature.”Solaris rolled her eyes and pinned them on Daylen.“We’re not conspiring against you.” I blurted out.General Storm shook my arm, “Quiet you. You’re in the presence of her royal highness. You could be facing death!”Daylen lifted his head to face his mother.
Olympiad is Falling, The Rise of Artemis Chapter 33- Artemis
“Don’t talk to anyone. Don’t use your powers, don’t do anything to draw attention to yourself Artemis. You’ll get into the castle with Marcus.” Daylen said.Solaris’ castle had to be the most magnificent piece of infrastructure I’ve ever seen. A castle with twelve towers and blocks made of glass and marble gargoyles. Crystal clear material but no one could see what was laying beyond whose walls.“Why can’t I go in with you?” I asked him.“Because people will assume you’re my lover.” He grunted.“She kind of is dude.” Marcus sighed.He looked at me and I looked away. He grabbed my chin and made me look at him. He smirked. I groaned. I didn’t want to see that. Walking across the street into that enormous castle had me shivering.“I just don’t want people associating us because it’ll put you in danger.”“How romantic.” I rolled my eyes.“Hey. I’m serious Artemis. I need to make sure you’re safe.”“Yes, yes I got.” I wrapped my arms around myself.“Marcus will take you to my office. Wai
