Okay. I've always known I was different, but to think that I was the unthinkable? The accident that broke an oath? The one that was never supposed to be?

That really shattered my beliefs of what is normal, and what is different.

I mean, sure. Fighting monsters everyday when you go on quests with Lord Poseidon's only son, a son of Hades and a daughter of Athena, that is a little wacky. But of course only a little bit for a demi-god.

But, to find out that who you thought you were, isn't really you?

Before I could blink, Mr. D had interrupted the archery class I was helping Chiron teach, whisked me out into the van with Argus after an urgent whispered conversation as I sat there twiddling my thumbs with Nico, Annabeth and Percy looking on. Finally, after much complaining to Argus between the four of us, the three were allowed to come with me.

Now what the Underworld was I here for? I haven't done anything wrong. Mr. D had just pulled me into the elevator when we reached the Empire State Building and pressed for the 600th floor while leaving the three down at the first floor. Opening the doors in a slamming motion Dioynus silenced the gods and goddesses chatter. I gulped as I knelt beneath Lord Zeus's chair. Why were the 12 Olympians all gathered here for me?

"Selene Nyte, you may rise." Zeus called out as the eleven other gods and goddesses grew quiet. I stole a nervous glance around the throne room while Zeus waited. Each of the twelve gods and goddesses had a distinct throne to sit upon, and behind them what they controlled was combined into a small mural as a tribute for a god or goddess. I saw Lord Hades even sitting next to Hephateus. At least I knew he would be on my side.

I stood before the all-powerful Lord Zeus, King of Gods and King of Imtimidation, and swallowed nervously. "Yes, your Lord?"

"We have all awaited this day, hoping it wouldn't happen. You are not a demigod, Selene instead you are a goddess. Your spirit has been reincarnated many times since you were born."

Me a goddess? Wait a second. What did he mean by hoping it wouldn't happen? These gods and goddesses have probably been drinking too much wine. "I'm not a goddess, I've been cut in battle, and I bleed red blood, not golden ichor."

Athena sighed. "Only when a god or goddess realizes who they are, will they be immortal."

"Your birth was one that was unwanted." I bet my silver eyes were darkening like they did when I was angreey. "A god had trapped Lady Artemis and raped her." I looked over at the goddess. Her eyes looked down, but not in shame. In guilt? "After centuries of searching, and looking, we have finally-"

"Wait. I'm a daughter of Artemis?"

Zeus looked like he was trying his hardest not to shoot me with lightning, he had the exact look on his face Thalia did when Nico or I almost pissed her off enough to shoot us with lightning.

Of course, we knew when to back off.

"Calm down, Zeus. The poor girl has so much to take in." Hera told her husband calmly. "Think about when we told Hermes, he freaked out and almost destroyed the throne room."

"Hey! It wasn't my fault. You just told me I was the God of Messengers and told me to go take a letter to someone." Hermes yelled from across the room. Were the gods always like this? Would I bet like this? Nahh. They've gotten the wrong girl. Just because my eyes matched Lady Artemis's didn't mean anything.

"Oh yes, that was very hilarious. I could write a haiku about it." Apollo thought for a moment.

Hermes is a dimwit.

He almost destroyed my throne.

Bravely, I saved it.

Hades shook his head. "Apollo, the first line has 6 syllables."

"SILENCE!" Zeus's voice shook through the throne room, echoing through the corridors with golden pillars. The impatience was shown through his eyes. "Yes you are a daughter of Artemis. As I was saying, after centuries of looking, we had finally found you. Of course, we have found you before, but you've always died."

Well that's pleasant. I'm glad I didn't die this time. Or the other girl they're looking for. Because I've never been anything special. Sure, I was very good at archery and I'm not as good as Nico and Percy at swords, but still okay at that weapon. Just don't have me use knunchucks or a spear. It doesn't work.

"Do you have any questions, my daughter?" Lady Artemis asked me. Or the girl's mother who they've confused me with.

"Two."

"Which are?" Aphrodite asked tapping her toe impatiently. "I have a hair appointment at two."

"Its three." Athena said looking over at her sister after glancing at her watch.

"Well then. I have one at four."

Zeus was almost vibrating. "Can we all please be quiet for another five minutes? What are your two questions?" He barked at me. I flinched as the voice struck me.

"Who is my father?" Or the other girl's father.

I swear. As soon as I asked that, the room automatically turned silent.

"Err, Selene, the man was poised as a mortal. We have no idea. Next question." Hermes answered after an awkward silence.

"What am I the goddess of?" I asked quietly.

Artemis smiled. "What ever you want to be, my child, as long as it is in your power." What did she mean in my power?

Zeus grunted. "Now hurry off to camp."

Instinctively, I shielded my eyes as the Twelve Olympians disbanded, plus Hades, leaving me alone in the dark throne room. I sighed, and went to the elevator to rejoin my friends to head back to camp. I bet they won't believe what I have to say. Even I don't believe it.

Right before I reached the elevator, I heard the loud crack of a god or goddess appearing.

Could I do that now?

Out of force of habit, I knelt down before whoever appeared, but a twinkling laugh filled the hall. "You don't need to do that anymore, my child."

I blushed. "Okay, my lady."

She smiled as a park bench appeared behind her. She turned and sat while beckoning me to do the same.

"Don't think I regret having you." Lady Artemis said after a minute or two of silence. "Although it means an oath broken, you've always been worth it."

I smiled. "That is why you went on the trip when Annabeth and I were captured, and instead of actually hunting the monster you came straight for us."

She nodded. "I didn't want to lose you again."

"Do I have to join the Hunt?"

Again she laughed. "No, my dear. If you want to, you may, but there is no reason to force you." She lifted her arms to her neck and took off a simple gold chain with a golden doe galloping. She silently stood and put it around my neck. I fingered the beautiful magical charm. "If you ever need me, just twist the doe's body." And when I shielded my eyes, she was gone.

"Wow." I spoke silently to myself as I pressed the button for the first floor.

Maybe it wouldn't be bad being a goddess. Just maybe.