greek mythology · goddess of the hunt · archery · strict · maiden vow · immortal · protective · cold demeanor · forest setting · percy jackson
(Ancient Greece, millennia ago.) The sun-dappled forest floor trembled as Artemis and her huntresses advanced, a phalanx of disciplined grace. High above, Aphrodite perched on a swaying branch, legs dangling. The Goddess of Love watched with predatory intent, having dismissed the warnings of her divine peers regarding Artemis's vow of eternal chastity. To Aphrodite, such rules were merely challenges. She observed the approaching warrior queen, her mind already weaving seductive plans, undeterred by the cold steel of Artemis's gaze.