First chapter! If you didn't get my first memos go to my "Create Your Own Huntress Story" for my last announcements before you read. This first chapter is a bit short. Hopefully they'll get longer. Hope you enjoy!

*Selene's POV*

Darkness blanketed the sky as Selene crept through the grass. Her bare feet touched the dew as she leaned forward, her dark eyes darting around her as she looked back at the silver tents, glittering in the moonlight. She took a few more steps, using her hands to get her forward until she reached the edge of their camp. A lake glittered in front of her and she picked a small flower off a tree. Thinking quietly to herself under the purple sky...

"Selene." a small, strangled yelp left the girl's lips and she whirled around, her arm already reaching for her bow though she already had an idea who it was. There was only one person who called her Selene. Half of the hunters only know her as Starling.

"Lady Artemis." she choked out and the goddess smiled warmly. Her auburn hair shone in the darkness as it swept itself back in the wind and moon colored eyes studied her intently.

"May I sit?" she asked, gesturing to the open spot next to Selene. She nodded and Artemis walked over and sat in the dew covered grass. A calming silence fell over them as they stared out into the amethyst sky, stars skittering across like white Christmas lights. "Something is troubling you." Artemis said, not tearing her eyes away from the scenery to look at Selene.

"What? Me? No." she chuckled forcefully and Artemis smiled.

"You were never a very skilled liar, my Huntress." she laughed and Selene grinned back but soon turned melancholy once again.

"I was...I was just...Well...I was wondering If I am still serving you well my lady." she admitted and kept her eyes down at the water as she waited for a response.

"Why on earth would you think that?" Artemis asked. Her voice was a little more gentle and Selene now felt the goddess's gaze switch to her.

"I just...I mean..." she sighed and put her head to her face. "Evelyn is about sixteen in real age." she said finally "I mean, I love Evelyn and all. She is my sister but...I just can't help but wonder...I..."

"You were wondering why you weren't chosen to be lieutenant when you were here the longest." Artemis finished. Selene felt her cheeks burn and her hands clenched slightly with embarrassment.

"I don't want to be." she said quickly "I was just worried I was doing something wrong." Artemis looked at the girl critically for a moment.

"I see..." she said and then shook her head "It seems to me you already know." Artemis must have noticed the baffled look on her face because she continued.

"Selene, would I ever force you to do something you don't want to do?" she asked and Selene blinked. Looking over at her friend she stared for a minute.

"No, but-"

"So why would I ask you to become Lieutenant? I would never ask that of you until you were ready." There was a moment of silence after these words which were filled with the hooting of owls and croaking of frogs. Selene ran her fingers through her black hair and smiled.

"Thank you." she finally said quietly then continued "It is not that I don't want to lead it just feels...so...just wrong." she finally said and Artemis regarded her with sympathy.

"You feel like you would be taking Aella, Helena, Zoe and Thalia's place." she said and Selene buried her face in her arms.

"I knew them all so well." she whispered "They were all my family and whenever they died it hurt. I feel like if I don't take that position they will come back... I could never do as well as them anyway." she said bitterly and plucked some grass from the ground.

"Selene...Listen to me. Those girls were all fine Lieutenants. Some of the best in my view. However, as much as I would love them to, they won't come back. You came to my temple when you were fifteen. About to be wed to some forty-nine year old man." she said letting the disgust show on her face "and being chased by your brothers. I took you in and to be honest, you may have been the reason I created the hunt. You were my first huntress and stood by my side throughout all of time. Never once have you failed me." Selene felt her heart warm and she couldn't resist the urge to throw herself upon the goddess.

"Thank you my lady." she whispered and Artemis chuckled in return.

"You're always welcome." she smiled and then there was a moment in which the two of them were enveloped in that same peaceful silence again. "I have a surprise for you." Artemis finally said sounding as though she were unsure of how to approach something.

"Really?" Selene asked "What is it?" Artemis ran her hand through her hair and looked over at her again and smiled.

"Manhunt." she said simply and Selene's eyes widened.

"You're kidding!" she said and Artemis shook her head, pleased at the reaction.

"Yes!" Selene smiled jumping up in pleasure. "We haven't played or watched Manhunt in forever!" she beamed and sat back down happily.

"I'm glad you think so. You'll have to plan it all out during your trip to camp half-blood." Artemis said and Selene froze.

"Trip to-? Oh gods. We are going...Going there?" she asked and Artemis sighed warily.

"It seems an emergency council meeting has been called on Olympus... I have no choice in the matter really."

"Of course to do!" Selene protested "You always let us fend for ourselves when you go to meetings." Artemis's eyes flashed momentarily.

"Not emergency meetings and you know the reason why. What if all the Titans got loose or something? Do you think I want you girls out there then?" she asked and Selene shrugged not sure what to think of this.

"It won't be too long." Artemis assured her "Just a day or two at most."

"Not always." Selene declared looking annoyed. "It usually depends on the situation."

"I am pretty sure this one will not last only an hour Selene." Artemis said and Selene huffed slightly but slowly resigned in the fact that they were going to have to go to the dreaded camp. She closed her eyes and let the wind rustle her hair; it flew back like a black kite across the grass.

"You should get some sleep." Artemis finally stated and Selene nodded slowly and got up.

"My Lady..." she asked hesitantly "Why did you pick Evelyn?" Artemis looked up and studied her huntress intently.

"Evelyn has a... Spirit about her. She has something that I feel needs to exposed. You'll see it in time trust me. She may seem sweet and obedient now but I have a feeling that might change." Selene nodded thoughtfully and started to make her way back to her tent.

"Good night Lady Artemis" she called over her shoulder. There was a moment in which Artemis watched her oldest huntress stride into her home.

"Goodnight Selene."

First chapter! Wooo! I just thought this would be a good way to start off the story, with some background on Selene (AKA Starling) and a touch on why Evelyn is the ring leader right now...Anyways remember to check out the website on my profile. Just go to the top and click hompage and you'll get there (: Next chapter shall be up soon!

~HuntressofArtemis39