The Academy For Mythical Creatures discussion

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Sapphire walked into the classroom, carrying her books and bag. She noticed that the room was empty. No one else had showed up yet. She searched for a desk, although she supposed it didn't matter since they were all empty. Once she found a desk that she liked, she sat down, placing her books on it and neatly organizing them for easier access. There was still time before class, so she figured that she would study a bit to pass the time.

Artemis stumbled into class, his hair array and his eyes bleary. He didn't want to come to this god forsaken class but he took it as a course so he had no choice. Scratching his jaw, Artemis collapsed in the first row. His eyes darted around as they settled on a girl sitting a few seats back. Her books were disgustingly organized on her desk. A sharp sense of hate spread through him as his gaze turned into a glare. A daughter of the wretched Athena, perhaps He mused.

Sapphire had a sudden feeling that someone was watched. She tried to ignore it, focusing on studying. But she couldn't shake the feeling. She turned around, noticing that a boy had entered. She had a sense of dread. For some reason, he had a certain aura about him. Could he have Arachne blood? she thought. She quickly looked away, not wanting to stare at him for a long time. Her father had told her stories of Athena's rivalry with Arachne. Oh, what a skilled weaver she was.

He immediately had the cold sensation spread through him. She was a daughter of Athena. Standing up, he casually strolled up to her desk with the intent of ripping out her throat. The girl's mother had cursed his great-times-five-hundred grandmother and she had to pay.

Venom formed at the back of his throat, like actual venom. He swallowed it as he raised his hands to sign.

Suddenly the lights went out and Artemis was aware the girl could see all six of his glowing red eyes, minus his human ones.

Sapphire grew more cautious of the boy, feeling that he had walked up right next to her. The air became tense and cold, and she could tell. Suddenly, the lights went out as she was studying. She placed her pencil on the desk, too dark to see or do anything. Suddenly, she glowing red eyes. That confirmed her suspicions. He was a distant relative of Arachne, no doubt about it. But why was he mad at her? Sure, she was the daughter of Athena, but she didn't do anything to him. She didn't even know her mother since she left not long after she was born. She remained calm though, staying in her seat.

Artemis couldn't even sign in the dark so he pulled of his gloves, skipping his threat and getting to work. He took advantage of the fact that it was dark and bit into the girl's throat. He saw as his venom worked. Her pupils dilated and she became paralyzed.

He scaled a wall, dragging the girl along with him. Reaching the chandelier, he started spinning his web.

Sapphire felt a sharp pain in her neck. Did he just bite me? She wanted to speak say something. But she couldn't. She could suddenly tell that her entire body went numb, unable to move. Despite it being dark, she knew that she wasn't at her desk anymore, now on the ceiling. Then the webs came, wrapping her with them like she was some bug that was his prey. She wanted to escape, but she couldn't. Sapphire paralyzed, trapped and couldn't do a thing about it.

Winding the webs around the girl and the chandelier, he let his lips twitch which his equal to a cackle. Otherwise, Artemis Trix didn't laugh. The girl's body twitched, responding to the venom as it immobilized her.

Artemis patted her head, his Amber and red eyes all gleaming with delight. He tormented anything related to Athena. Snakes, owls and of course, her children.

Sapphire winced, gritting her teeth. She just wanted to get out of this situation that she found herself in. If she could, she would personally cut the webs to escape and make a run for it. She didn't even want to be in class right now. She just wanted to go back to her dorm and sleep for the rest of the day. She grimaced in disgust as Artemis padded her head. The nerve of him! And to think he did all of this just because she happened to be related to his descendant's enemy.

Artemis leaped down the floor, crouching low and then standing. He looked up to admire his handiwork. He had gotten good at spinning intricate and beautiful webs, like tapestries. He weaved with fabric along with webs but he didnt weave with fabric as good as he did with webs.

Sapphire struggled to move around, trying to free herself from the web. She looked down at Artemis, glaring at him in anger. After a while, she finally managed to pull herself together and speak. "So, what? You're just going to leave me up here and do nothing?' Angee raised in her voice as she spoke. "You know, this is not how you treat others."

((Should a teacher walk by and see what happened? I can bring one in if you want :D))

(sure)

Artemis raised his eyebrows, signing. Yes, I'm leaving you. I do not care, really. The girl, Sapphire, as he read from her name sticker on her textbook.

We never forgave Athena and my great grandmother wants revenge. I'm going to give you to Arachne as a gift. Artemis signed, not bothering to tell how many times great was.

Sapphire rolled her eyes. She would've signed back, but she couldn't. Her hands were tied. Literally. She raised an eyebrow. A gift for Arachne? What did he mean by that? "Look, I understand that you're upset. And I'm sorry that my mother wronged Arachne. But I had nothing to do with it. And if Arachne wants revenge, why doesn't she go after Athena, then?"

Eva walked towards the history classroom, on her way to her next class. As she was walking, she saw Artemis and Sapphire from the corner of her eye in the Sign Language room. Is that Sapphire? And why is she wrapped in webs? She entered the room, glancing at Artemis. "What is going on here? And why is Sapphire on the ceiling covered in a web?" Her voice was calm and stern, waiting for an explanation.

Artemis ignored the teacher because chances were, she didn't know sign language.

Because, my dear, Arachne is stuck in Tartarus. Artemis loosely explained.

His eyes snapped to Miss Eva, taking her in. Artemis gestured to his lips and then shook his hand, not something in sign language but something everyone understood. He couldn't speak.

Tartarus? Well, she supposed that made sense. Otherwise, Arachne probably would've tried to get her revenge on Athena by now. She glanced over at Eva when she heard her voice. "Miss Eva? What are you doing here?" she asked. Obviously she was the history, so she wasn't here to teach the class. But she was glad that she just happened to walk by and saw what had happened.

"I was on my way to class when I saw you up there. I could ask the same thing. What are you doing up there?" She turned her attention back to Artemis, noticing that he was gesturing to his lips with his hand. She understood; he couldn't speak. Well, it was fortunate that the Sign Language teacher wasn't the only staff member who knew how to use Sign Language. I'll ask again: what is going on here, and why is she stuck in those webs? She signed this time, knowing that he couldn't verbally answer the question.

(Sorry, ive had a very busy week w exams)

Artemis narrowed his eyes. It's a family rivalry, best if you dont interfere, he signed slowly to make sure she understood. Also, I can hear you just fine.

Saphire shrieked, swinging in his web so hard that the web broke.

Swearing mentally, Artemis slid, arms out stretched to catch her. As she thudded in his arms, she slapped him. Hard.


(Is this okay, if no, i can change it)

((It's alright! I was busy this weekend too, so no worries!)

Eva raised an eyebrow, a puzzled expression on her face. "Family rivalry?" She shook her head. "Nevermind. It's probably best that I don't know what's going on." She watched as Sapphire fell and Artemis caught her. She flinched when Sapphire slapped him. "Sapphire, take it easy and calm down. Are you okay?"

Sapphire clenched her fists, wanting to slap Artemis across the face again. She whispered so Eva couldn't listen. "Don't you ever do that again. You're just lucky that Athena isn't here right now. She would be furious if she knew you attacked one of her children. Especially since you're Arachne's descendant." She turned her attention to Eva. "Yeah, I'm okay. Just a bit shaken up, but I'm fine."

((That's fine!))

Artemis cocked his head and then dropped Sapphire, making her groan. He wasn't afraid of Athena. He wasn't afraid of Sapphire's threats either. He took one of his gloves, slicing open the web Sapphire was stuck in.

Sleep with one eye open, daughter of Athena, he signed before walking away. Now fully awakeand out of the class, Artemis turned into a spider, climbing the wall to observe Sapphire. This power he had discovered last week.

Sapphire watched as Artemis signed and transformed into a spider. She glared at him, rubbing the back of her neck before returning to her seat. She placed her elbows on her desk, running her hands through her hair. Well, this day definitely didn't go the way that I expected it to. Oh, how she would've killed to be out of class and sleeping in her dorm now.

Eva blinked, seeing that both Artemis and Sapphire were going about their days. "Well, I got to go to my class. See you later, Artemis and Sapphire." She walked away, exiting the classroom and going towards the direction of her classroom.

((Is this a good place to stop?))

(what do u mean by stop?)

Artemis watched Sapphire, plans formulating in his little head. By little, we mean the small spider head he had at the moment.

((Ending the roleplay. I thought that it was a good place to stop, but if you want to continue, that's fine :D))

Sapphire opened her textbook, deciding to continue to study. She skimmed through the book, writing down notes to herself from a few of the chapters. Part of her was still processing what just happened minutes ago. I wonder what's going through his head. She brushed off the thought, knowing that she shouldn't care. She was just glad that Eva showed up when she did.

(we can stop if u wanna)

Artemis watched with mild curiosity. This daughter of had nothing interesting about her, unfortunately.

((Alright! We'll just time skip and I'll write one last post then.))

The bell rang, much to Sapphire's relief. She just wanted to get out this class as soon as possible. She picked up her things, placing them in her bag and organizing it. She stood up from her chair, glancing over at Artemis one last time. She didn't bother saying anything, not wanting to communicate with him anymore. She walked out of the classroom, deciding to head to her dorm before her next class started.

(it's over, right?)

Artemis returned to human form, skidding down the wall.

((Sure!))

((End of roleplay))