Percy and Annabeth, now disguised as superheroes, were running after a mechanical bull in Happy Harbor. Annabeth wore a green, long sleeved shirt with a brown owl on it, a brown lather jacket over it and black running pants with black combat boots. Percy wore something similar, except blue and a trident on the shirt. Both wore domino masks.
Soon the bull slowed to a stop in front of some teenagers dressed in spandex, staring incredilously at the bull. They didn't seem to notice Annabeth or Percy until Percy withdrew Riptide and charged the bull. ''You idiot!'' Annabeth yelled, chasing after him with her dagger in hand.
Percy gained the bull's attention and the bull ran at him, intending to stab him with it's horns. Annebeth stepped in and cut off it's horns. The bull pulled to a stop and huffed at her. As it was about to incinerate Annabeth, Percy shot a jet of water into it's mouth, causing it to sputter and make a mechanical noise that sounded a lot like a cough. Percy threw Riptide into the monster's throat, making it explode in a shower of olden dust.
Annabeth sighed and Percy pat his jacket, cheeky grin in place. ''You're an idiot! It's better to have a plan rather than just charge in!'' Annabeth whacked him in the head. ''Ow! Was that really nessesscary?'' ''Yes.''
''Who are you?'' The couple turned to see the heroes looking at them. ''I'm-'' Annabeth started to say but got interrupted by Percy, ''-Wise Girl and I'm-'' ''Wait, wait, wait. If I'm Wise Girl, you have to be Seaweed Brain.'' 'Wise Girl' smirked. ''No. I'm not Seaweed Brain.'' ''Then I'm not Wise Girl.'' ''But it suits you.'' ''And Seaweed Brain suits you.'' ''Just because I'm the son of-'' Annabeth placed her hand over his mouth and shushed him. ''Sh, they aren't supposed to know anything!'' Percy's eyes widened. She removed her hand.
''Anyways, I'm just Owl,'' Cue glaring at Percy, '' And he is..'' ''Trident.'' Percy gave another cheeky grin because they both chose their parents' symbols as their names. Owl rolled her eyes. ''I'm Kid Flash, but you can call me your hero.'' Kid Flash slung his arm around Owl's shoulder. Owl shrugged it off and stood by Trident's side. ''Don't touch me.'' She said, glaring at the speedster. So Trident put his arm around her shoulders to be a smart aleck. Owl glared at him. ''I'm not moving it.'' Trident said. She, again, rolled her eyes.
''So who are you guys?'' Owl asked. ''I am Aqualad,'' Trident gave Owl a smirk, ''and this is my team; Miss Martian, Superboy, Robin, Kid Flash, and Artemis.'' Owl gave Trident a look at this. ''Artemis, huh? Like the Greek goddess? It's said that archers with the name of Apollo or Artemis are to have the truest aim.'' Owl was giving Trident a warning to be watchful around her as she might be the Artemis they were looking for. Trident nodded slightly to show he understood.
''Uh.. yeah, I've heard that too.'' ''υπάρχουν πολλά μύθους για να ξέρετε.(1)'' Owl said in Greek, as a test. ''Yeah there are. Too many to remember them all.'' ''How'd you know what she said?'' Trident asked, excitement in his voice. ''Because...'' Artemis looked confused. ''I don't know...'' ''Annabeth, I think that's why she hasn't been there! She forgot our world!'' Percy said, grinning.
''Percy!'' She smacked the back of his head. ''What?!'' ''You're freaking her out! And they aren't supposed to know anything!'' Percy looked at Artemis to see her taking a few steps back. Then she screamed and clutched her head, falling onto her knees like before.
''Artemis!'' Miss Martian tried to help her up but she flailed away, eyes scrunched up in pain. ''Call Black Canary!'' Miss Martian said frantically. Annabeth shared a look with Percy before running to her side. Annabeth took out a square of ambrosia and fed it to Artemis. Upon eating the food, the archer's pain dissolved. She looked exhasuted though.
''Artemis... are you feeling any better?'' When she looked up, her eyes were glowing silver again.
''Olympus is in dire need, of the help of special three
Hunters fall all around, as the Huntress tumbles down,
If only the Lost Olympian, is found.''
Artemis' eyes stopped glowing and her look of power caused by her Olympian blood was replaced by a look of confusion. ''What happened?'' Annabeth looked at Percy. ''I think we found our Olympian.''
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(1) She said, ''There are lots to know.''
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The Lost Olympian
Short StoryThe Hunters of Artemis are distraught. It was normal for Artemis to suddenly disappear for months on end, leaving instructions on what to do, but she was never gone for this long. With no more orders, they desperately make their way to Camp Half-Blo...
