A/N - Disclaimer - I own none of the below characters or places. Silena and Beckendorf wouldn't be dead if I did.

Anyway, onward with the story!

"I am Minos and these two beside me are Aeacus and Radamanthus. We are the Judges of the Dead."

I nodded, not knowing what to say.

"Welcome to the Underworld."

I nodded again.

"Silena Beauregard... where will you go?"

And then the scenes of my life flashed past my eyes. It was like watching the scenes in a comic strip move by you at rapid speed. Except of course, the comic was my life.

I saw myself at kindergarten, picnicking with Dad, going to junior school and then, learning I was a demigod. I saw myself being claimed by Aphrodite, I saw myself with my cabin, I saw myself fighting monsters and rescuing Charlie from giant termites. I saw myself crying over Charlie's death, I saw myself plotting with Luke and finally, I watched myself being killed by the Drakon.

It was over just as suddenly as it had begun, and Minos banged his gavel on the table.

"You were brave - there is no doubting that. But you were swayed easily. You betrayed your family. I sentence you to the Fields of Punishment.

There it was. I had got what I deserved. Inside, I was in turmoil. I was battling my emotions. But outside, I put on a calm mask and nodded, again.

I was about to walk out of the Hall of Judging, when a voice stopped me.

"Hold yourself, girl! Minos, myself and Aeacus disagree with your verdict. We think the girl deserves Elysium. Every hero makes mistakes. Silena made a grave mistake by betraying her family, but she made up for it by fighting Kronos' army. Without her, the Ares cabin would never have joined the war. Without her, the Drakon would not be dead," said Radamanthus.

My heart leapt. Was there a chance that I would be sent to Elysium?

"Oh, you both take all the fun out of this job! Why must you be so righteous? Alright, then. You will be sent to Elysium, girl! May you rot there in peace!" Minos declared.

I couldn't believe this! Despite my treachery, I would be sent to Elysium! I would see Charlie... no, I didn't deserve that. He died because of me.

I decided right then, that Charlie would never have to see me but once. And in that one time, I would confess. I would tell him everything, and then go away.

I could ask for rebirth. That would be a good option. I could amend all the mistakes I'd made.
I felt a measure of acceptance grow within me. I'd always known that our story would end like this. And it was my entire fault.

Later, I would cry my eyes out, but for now, I was a girl on a mission.

Having firmly decided this, I made my way to Elysium.

-X-X-X-

Elysium was a gated community. It was surrounded by high gold gates in all four directions.
I walked in nervously.

There were people everywhere, laughing and talking. Many ghosts were walking, others were playing on a lawn.

There was a group that was singing in the square. Yet another group was jogging.

The next thing I noticed was that the place smelt like barbecue. That was probably because of the barbecue picnic right next to the gates.

As I walked in further, a fragrance that I could not quite identify drifted to my nose. It smelled like lavender, cinnamon and sandalwood all at once. It immediately calmed me down. I could feel my thoughts take a pleasant turn, and the nervousness vanished.

I walked in further, when a person (or ghost) hailed me.

"Silena! Is that you?"

I turned around.

Standing before me was Lee Fletcher.

I remembered him quite well. He had been the head of the Apollo cabin. He had died when a giant had smashed him on the head during the battle near the Camp's Labyrinth entrance.

"How are you?" he asked, walking towards me.

"Uhh... dead." I answered.

He chuckled at that, and then said, "I know. It takes a bit of getting used to at first. You know, being a ghost and all. But believe me, it's a wonderful life out here."

"Oh," I said. I was really uneasy about talking to one of the old campers. It felt... wrong.
Especially after I had betrayed them.

"Why are you so silent? Don't you want to see Beckendorf? He's here, too."

"Will you take me to him?" I asked.

"Of course. He'll probably be in his workshop. I'll take you there."

He turned around and led me through the community. I walked behind him. I held my breath, and the nervousness rose up again, in all its strength. I clammed up, not noticing where we were going. I felt like I was going to drown in the sea of my apprehensions. What would I tell Charlie? Would he be furious? Would he look at me with disgust? Or would he forgive me?

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