The child of the Styx River

by cieuxstar

A child of the Styx River is born who has the power to gift anyone who kisses her the gift of invincibility, and finds herself constantly hunted and chased by monsters. She comes across Camp Half-Blood and is soon finding herself becoming accustomed to the place, until she is trusted with a quest and soon finds out about her own prophecy.

1. Chapter 1

"The Legend": Everyone knows the legend of the Styx River. That if one is to survive the swim, they would be granted immortality. Though no one knows of the other legend: That one day the river is to dry up. No one knows why this legend came about or who prophesied it, but out of fear the Goddess swore to protect her river by refusing that anyone else attempt to swim in it. Centuries went by without the river being penetrated, and with no new mortal to confirm that the Goddess existed; eventually people stopped believing in her. The Goddess knew that without the blessing of the humans, she would eventually fade. She asked Zeus to grant her wish of having a child to take over the river for her, so that it would not perish. Zeus granted the wish, and said he'd give her a child with a full head of blonde hair, despite the Goddess's wishes for one who looked just like her. Zeus then said, "This child's hair is a symbol of hope, despite all the dead and dreams floating in your black river." He formed the child and kept her in his kingdom, telling the Goddess she would only be allowed out when she is most needed. The child was frozen in time and an infant forever.

Until recently, it was discovered that the river was indeed shrinking. Zeus released the child but it was too late, and the River would soon be no more. Seeing this predicament, Zeus decided that the child itself were to be the river, bearing its curse and having its fluid run through her veins. A single kiss of her lips will grant immortality. As long as she lived, the immortal wishes and the promises could still be made. Unfreezing her, he then released her into the mortal earth.

"The Girl": She was never given a name, but she was given a purpose: "Hide. Never reveal yourself to others what you are, because that will be the death of you. Live a normal life and grow up, but you may not grow old."

The girl never knew what Zeus meant, never knew of the warning behind his words but lived life as she pleased, only to know it was soon short lived. She found she could never stay in one place too long or else she'd be attacked by these monsters that are usually never able to kill her, so they keep coming. Life was horrible and confusing, and she prayed to the only parent she'd ever known: Zeus; to pity her, to send someone to help her, to put her in a safe house.

And now she waits for an answer.