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these violent delights have violent ends.
Olympus was a rather tumultuous place, when they weren't warring amongst themselves they were meddling with human affairs. Amidst the constant chaos, it was easy to make enemies and impossible to make strong allies, even her own brother had betrayed her for his own selfish gain. However, the night goddess had found an unlikely companion in the form of Dionysius, the god of wine and art.
The two deities had found themselves on the wrong side of Hera, though it seemed most others had. Unlike the others, they refused to beg at her feet for forgiveness and accepted her unfavorable opinion. Artemis had respected his bravery, Hera was known for the awful revenge she took upon those who offended her, and despite their polar personalities, she found him rathe enjoyable to be around.
"Good morning, Dionysius." The raven-haired huntress greeted, approaching the steps of Olympus as she returned from her nightly hunt. Zeus had called upon them to discuss an urgent matter, which seemed to happen every other week, whether he had accidentally started a war or fathered another child, there always seemed to be one disaster after another. "What do you suspect your father's done this time?" She teases, ascending the daunting walkway that leads to the throne room.
Once inside, it seems that most everyone has already taken their place around the great table. Naturally, Apollo waltzes in last, taking his seat beside his twin and throwing her an irritating smirk. As much as she loved her brother, he caused more trouble than he was worth, always trying to corrupt her maidens with his ethereal looks.
"I am sure you all wonder why I've summoned you here today. It appears our nations have declared war and called upon the Gods for assistance. Achilles, son of Thetis, is in command of the Grecian army, and we cannot neglect our allies." Zeus's proclamation shocked the Amazonian deity, though she knew all too well of the betrayal of Helen to her husband Menelaus. It was business as usual for the Olympians to get involved, but it seemed strong opinions had already been made.
"We owe no loyalty to Achilles or the Greeks, the Trojans have worshipped us loyally and deserve our aide more." Hera exclaimed, striking her fist against her throne to accentuate her point. While it wasn't unusual for Hera to disagree with her husband, Artemis knew why Hera and Athena sided so vehemently with the Greeks. Paris had chosen Aphrodite over them as the fairest Goddess during a competition at the goddess Thetis's wedding years prior, and the two still harbored a grudge over their wounded pride.
"You only speak out of bitterness!" Aphrodite proclaimed, earning a withering glare from the mother goddess. The throne room erupted into a shouting match, each deity fiercely defending their favored side. Personally, Artemis had no opinion in the matter, but Apollo was fervently arguing in favor of the Trojans, likely because he was their patron God, and the moon goddess knew she could never stay neutral if her brother was involved.
"Silence!" Zeus's voice boomed throughout the Pantheon, a sudden hush befalling the deities. "We will never agree on this matter. Take it upon yourself to decide, but whatever fate befalls the mortals is off your own decisions, and you must take responsibility for it."
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