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Still, even with his smirk, Harry still needed to know more and, for that, he had to stick around for a while longer, "So how exactly am I your son…erm…Mum and Dad?"
"Ah-ha," Apollo laughed, "Now we get somewhere; well, it starts over fourteen years ago…"
"Hold on brother. I think I should go first. I think my part in it was before yours."
The sun god scowled at her for the interruption of what was going to be an epic storytelling. "Just because you were born before me, which I still find hard to believe, doesn't mean you get to go first every time." He paused for dramatic effect making his sister roll her eyes. "But I will allow it this time for I, Apollo, am a gentlemen." Artemis snorted but otherwise ignored her brother's theatrics.
"It was just after the New Year when I received a prayer from Lily Evans," Artemis looked at Harry adding, "she wasn't married to James yet." There she narrowed her eyes at her twin who suddenly had an innocent expression on his face that didn't fool in her in the least.
Harry was surprised at this, but didn't say anything wanting to hear how all this came about.
"She had found out she couldn't have children, and there was nothing more that she wanted to have a baby of her own. Lily found a rare book about the gods, and used a prayer to ask for help." Artemis got a faraway look in her eyes. "She prayed to the gods begging for help. Although I have no love for men, and I would have wanted nothing more than for Lily to choose the right path, I answered her plea. I sent a bit of my essence into her body so she would be able to conceive."
Apollo turned shocked eyes to his sister. He knew logically that she would have done something along those lines, but he never thought she would do this. His sister was the goddess of chastity and maidenhood. She shrugged in response to his questioning eyes.
Turning back to his son Apollo let a mischievous expression grace his face. "I met the firecracker Lily Evans on September 3rd, in London. She was a beauty and oh she could do this thing with her tongue-"
"I don't need the details!" Harry shrieked quickly covering his ears.
He laughed at both his sister and his son's expression. His words had the intended effect. "Anyways …" Apollo drawled getting back into the history between him and Lily. "We spent a lot of time together before she found out she was pregnant. As part of our ancient laws I left her then." He sighed heavily. "I watched her even if I couldn't be there for her. She ended up marrying James Potter," he huffed out an irritated breath still a little sore about it.
"He married her, because he had loved her since he was a kid and because the child, that was so mine, was a demigod. Wizards revere the gods especially Hecate, obviously, and any demigod is special to them. They cloaked you in one of their little glamour spells to hide the fact that you were not actually James Potter's son. I guess the only good thing about it was it protected you from being used for your gifts."
It was silent for a few brief seconds only broken when the last part of what his Father said hit home. "You mean I don't actually look like this?"
"No, of course not, weren't you listening? You aren't James' son. You're mine." Apollo grinned.
Artemis jumped in before Harry could reply. "For once Sunburnt is right. I can see the glamour covering you." He hardly noticed Apollo sticking his tongue out childishly at his Mum.
"Can you take it off?"
"Sure we can!" Apollo snapped his fingers. All three watched Harry's true appearance emerge from behind a bright glow. His vision was blurry so he took off his glasses only to look around in astonishment when he saw how clearly he could see everything. He hardly noticed that he saw more than what was possible for a human during the night which he inherited the trait from his Mum. Artemis waved her hand and a mirror popped into existence. She handed it over to her son.
Harry hesitantly looked into it stunned at the face looking back at him. His hair which laid flat on his head was now a deep auburn color like Artemis and there was even a slight curl to it that reminded him of the pictures he had seen of his mortal Mother. The eyes staring back at him were still the intense green they had always been, but now there was a ring of silver along the pupil. All his other features such as his high cheekbones, strong jaw, pointed chin, and slim nose were from Apollo.
"Wow," he breathed. "I look different, but good." Harry blushed realizing he said that out loud.
"Course you do! You are related to me." His Dad puffed out his chest in pride.
"Don't make me wipe off that smirk, little brother."
"Like you could Crater Face," Apollo taunted.
Artemis was about to retort, but Harry interrupted the squabbling siblings who just happened to be his parents. It was a very strange family they made. What with his parents being twins and his Mum and Dad. He knew that in Greek Mythology incest was common, but these two seemed so much like siblings and would not choose to be together even if Artemis did not have to keep her vow.
"Shouldn't we get going?" Harry asked pointing towards the archway.
"This is where we separate, son." Apollo said getting back on track.
"We'll see each other soon, but now I must get back to my hunters."
His Dad grabbed a pair of black aviators out of thin air putting them on.
"Break a leg!" The sun god said cheerfully heading towards his chariot which instantly turned into a cherry red Maserati.
Then they were gone.
Harry breathed in deeply before heading towards the archway. The moment he passed through he felt an odd shimmer over his body and he assumed it was the protections of the camp letting him in.
On top of the hill by the large pine tree Harry was able to look over the camp. There were twelve different cabins in a U-shape, and the lands were bathed in the light from the torches and the full moon in the sky. It was beautiful and must look even more magnificent in the daytime. There was a fire blazing in the middle of the place and campers were all moving around going in and out of their cabins.
He was snapped out of his regard when the sounds of hooves thudding against the ground brought his attention to the centaur heading his way. "Welcome to Camp Half Blood. I am Chiron, trainer of heroes."
"Harry Potter, twice blessed son of Apollo and Artemis," he introduced himself hoping he got it right.
Chiron's face showed his surprise and Harry shifted on his feet feeling uncomfortable at the sudden silence. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Harry, but I think you can't fault me for the surprise." He chuckled.
"Yeah I'm still getting used to it," he shrugged.
"I had known you were Apollo's son as the cabin had a trunk appearing seemingly out of thin air there." The centaur said before motioning with his hand to follow him. "It is time for everyone to rest for the night, so I will have to introduce you to everyone tomorrow. I will give you the tour as well as your schedule in the morning after breakfast. I am sure the head counselor, Lee Fletcher, will be able to help you until then."
Harry nodded already noticing the lack of campers that had all gone into their cabins for the night. They stopped at one which looked like it was made out of gold and Harry couldn't wait to see what it looked like during the day. He could feel exhaustion creeping onto his tired body, but knew he would be up in a few hours. The time difference was going to be a pain to deal with, he thought running a hand through his reddish brown hair that he still wasn't quite used to.
Chiron knocked on the door and it revealed a sandy blonde haired older teenager standing there in plaid pajama bottoms and a white cotton shirt. His sky blue eyes reminded Harry of their shared Father.
"Hey Chiron, this the new guy?" He asked.
"Yes he is, Lee. I'll let him introduce himself, but don't stay up too late. Lights out at eleven." With that said the trainer of heroes left.
"Well come on in, little brother." Lee said stepping aside so Harry could enter. It sent a warm sensation through him knowing he now had a family. Even if it was a little strange he wouldn't change it for the world. It was all he wanted when he was little and stuck in the cupboard was to have a family of his own.
Inside the cabin were several bunk beds and teenagers milling about on them. There was four boys throwing a ball back and forth. Two girls whispering quietly as they looked through a magazine and another group of boys were strumming acoustic guitars playing a song Harry wasn't familiar with.
"Hey guys, listen up we've got a new brother."
The two girls groaned in unison muttering about too much testosterone in their cabin. Harry felt the weight of so many eyes on him, but thankfully he was used to it from being the boy-who-lived so he didn't blush.
"Well introduce yourself," Lee nudged him with his elbow.
"Harry Potter, twice blessed son of Apollo and Artemis."
Dead silence met his introduction even Lee was gaping at him.
Why couldn't Harry ever be normal for once?
He knew that he would be a tad different from the others, but their reaction was a little ridiculous.
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For anyone wondering Harry is still the fourth champion because his legal name is Harry Potter even though he isn't related to the Potters. Lily gave him James' last name instead of her own.
Thanks for reading!
I know Apollo sounded a little ungrateful for James' sacrifice, but he isn't perfect, and he's just a tad possessive of Harry and Lily.
Other than that what did you think about this chapter?
The response to the last chapter made me want to write this one as fast as I could. *Hint hint*
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