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Diamond POV

I went to my cabin right away. My bed was already made from that morning. All my stuff was folded and packed into my back pack that was under my bunk. Like always.

I'm very organized. It helps with my ADHD to keep everything in its space.

I don't have anything personnel on my bunk. The blue bed sheets that are changed every week, the lumpy pillow that smells suspicious and the mattress with its springs sticking into your back, well. You'd assume I'd say it felt like home, wouldn't you? Sure, Camp feels like the closest thing I've ever had to a home, but still there's something about it that makes me feel uneasy. Like I should be here, but I don't want to.

Because I'm a god. Gods can be here, Dionysus is here after all, but they don't belong here. But I feel like I belonged in the mortal world even less. Could it be because I'm still mortal? I don't feel like I belong in camp or the Mortal world? What am I exactly?

I shook my head and looked towards my bunk. I realize that absently I didn't let myself get attached to this cabin.

Like always. Every foster house I ever went to. I always keep my things packed perfectly, if the parents make me put my clothes in a dresser, fine. But I make it so perfectly neat that it would take a minute to pack it all up.

I've never had any stuffed animals. Except the one Apollo gave me on our last night together.

He handed the Teddy bear to me. Then said goodbye and promised to visit.

It was a golden colored, teddy bear that was soft to the touch. It's about a foot long and not too wide. Whenever I miss Apollo too much to bare, I'd take the teddy out of my bag, and hug it for awhile.

But I never left it on my bed. I didn't want people to ask about it. And if someone played a prank on it, it would kill me.

But also, if I had laid it on my bed, then I would be too homey to this place.

Even If I had stuffed animals before this, I wouldn't have left them on my beds. I've never liked feeling closed in, or like there's something or someone taking up too much space.

I want this to be my home. I want to get attached to a cabin and put personnel things up.

I groaned inwardly.

I grabbed my bag from under the bed and put it over one shoulder. I stopped at the door and turned around.

Everyone was watching me.

I forced a smile onto my face and gave a cheerful wave. A few waved back. Others just watched me, as if looking at a puzzle for clues. I caught eyes with the four I considered my friends, then left.

As I walked out I heard a few mumbled words before the door shut.

I took about 25 steps away from the cabin before stopping.

I have no idea where to go. I have two godly parents. I've barely had enough time to let it hit me, much less decide where I'm going to spend the rest of my youth.

I could go stay with stuck up, air head-fashion-frenzied Aphrodite kids.

Ew.

Or I could stay with the blood thirsty-scary-fighting-frenzied Ares kids.

Ew.

Sighing loudly and dropping my head, I started towards the big house in search for Chiron. Not like I would have been able to sleep anyways.

I tripped about ten times. My old Sketchers were traded to gladiator sandals with heels. Cute, if you like suicidal shoes.

I walked up the steps and pushed opened the front door without thinking.

A conversation between Annabeth Chase, Percy Jackson and Chiron stopped abruptly.

I silently cursed myself for not running away when I had the chance.

I gave my most apologetic smile and said "Oh, sorry, I was just wondering," I started sweetly and ended sour "what in the name of Hades is going on?" I noticed that everyone's faces were shocked; the three had never heard me anything but sweet before. Did I feel any guilt about what I wanted to say? No siree.

I stepped in, my heels clinking on the wooden floor, and let the door shut behind me. I crossed my arms at Chiron, who was currently in wheel chair mode. Not that I blamed him. The roof was too small for someone who was the equivalent of a tall man riding a horse.

"I mean what was that? Announce me having two godly parents then say, "night night!" And trot off? Hello? I'm a fricken goddess. You don't think I need a little clearing up?" I snapped at him. I forced myself not to go on a swearing marathon. This is a mythical camp where the trainings kinda dangerous, I don't want to know what the punishment would be.

I glared at him daring for him to disagree so I could go back into rant mode.

What I got instead was totally shocking.

He smiled like I was amusing, chuckled under his breath and sat forward.

"My dear, you are not a goddess, not technically. You should be, but your parents have made it so you are as mortal as any other demigod." His tone saying this is obvious.

I dropped my arms and looked confused.

"Whyyy" My face no doubt in utter confusion.

"Because," Annabeth said taking charge "The great prophecy says-"

"Pardon me, great prophecy?" I asked sincerely. As far as I knew there wasn't one yet. She nodded, no emotion on her face, and continued.

"Yeah, there was one-"

"No one else was there, and we didn't really get it so we didn't tell anyone." Percy added in.

"We weren't sure of what it meant." Annabeth went on. "It was too confusing and well... Over all strange. After a while, we thought it wasn't going to happen for years. And then you were claimed and now..."

"It's getting clearer." Percy finished.

I raised my eye brows. Not sure what to say. I understand that these two are the unofficial camp leaders. Next to them, the other's of the seven's prophecy. I suppose it makes sense they wouldn't tell anyone, they usually don't. But they did tell everyone the last one, like before this one, right?

"So you think I'm in it? What is it about, exactly?"

They glanced at each other.

"It goes like..." Annabeth recited.

"Gods will fade.

Two gods for one mortal child, five in all,

Work together to come to the gods' aid,

All to come to the call, a princess of the skies, a son of magic and fire, daughter of wisdom and the seas, son of death and his queen, a daughter of love and war.

If together they work, then gods and demigods alike they save

If fall into wrong hands, break apart...

End of gods,

The smallest part,

To be the reason,

That demigods and gods will be alike

And they'll fade away forever."

For a second no one spoke. I stood still, only slightly swaying as I tend to do in awkward situations.

"Wow" I broke the silence "So I'm not the only freak?" I half meant to break the tension, half meant it.

Annabeth shook her head. I wasn't sure if it was a good sign she was so calm, or a bad sign she didn't object.

"No. There are others like you. Gods that where turned mortal."

Suddenly Percy busted out.

"Hey! What about those four others in Hermes cabin, the ones that weren't claimed?" Annabeth thought about it, her eyebrows furrowing up. I already knew it wasn't true.

I already know who my friend's parents will most likely be.

Marina, Persephone. She was a farmer's daughter; she's gentle and loves the outdoors.

Zeke, Ares. That guy's great with a sword. Or maybe Aphrodite, he is pretty good looking, as some girls say. Anyway he would be my half brother. That would be pretty cool. If I could convince him to be in a different cabin then me, that is.

Jake, Hephaestus, obviously. Lots of demigods of other gods spend time at the forges, but no one's as good as the Hephaestus cabin. He's the closest to it.

Elizabeth is defiantly going to be Hermes. She's almost as good at anything to do with Hermes as his children.

Me. Well, I defiantly didn't want Ares or Aphrodite. Now all I can hope for is that the other four will be friendly. And, smart trustworthy and great at everything, wouldn't want to hold us back.

And will come soon. Being the only god that's not a god, in camp... Even I won't be able to keep my cool.

But I didn't protest. I want my friends to be the other four, but I don't. Since I know quests are dangerous. But I do already trust them all. That's what happens when you're the only not claimed of the whole camp. Mistakes, despite the promise the gods made to Percy Jackson. We made it to and past thirteen, and in till today it didn't seem like anything was changing.

Annabeth nodded. "Yeah. That could be it... But for now, we can't do anything." She said frustrated and glared at the ground.

Chiron nodded. "I will speak to Dionysus about it, perhaps he knows... But for now, there is nothing for you to do but settle in your cabin."

Percy looked at me. His eye brows scrunched.

"What cabin are you staying in?"

I didn't say anything. Trying to open my mouth to reply, but not having anything to say. By the look on my face they guessed as much.

"You should try the Aphrodite cabin. They're better then Ares." Annabeth said gently. The room practically humming with the awkward silence. My feet itched to leave.

I nodded and smiled. "Kay! Thanks!" I tried to come out chirpy but ended sounding a little high strung.

I turned on my heal before they could so much as blink and all but ran out the door.

I didn't stop until I got to the Aphrodite cabin. There I hesitated, and just stared at the door. It looked normal, a cabin door, but inside... I've heard the rumors and Seen Aphrodite's children in act. Even if they're not all gushy-lovey-dovey-make-up-ey, it didn't change my beating heart.

Hopefully they weren't all asleep. It's all embarrassing enough without having to wake everyone up.

Come On Diamond. They're just people. Why be scared? If the girls are to stereo type Aphrodite daughters, then hang with the guys. Even if they are all stuck up and cocky and flirty, they don't force you into make over's.

Finally, I knocked. I took a deep breath and waited.

The door opened to reveal Piper Mclean, Camp counselor and one of the legendary seven.

She smiled at me warmly as if I was just dropping by for a chat and tea, I smiled back.

Glancing behind her I saw that everyone was up and staring at me.

I kept smiling.

"So. I decided, that I'd rather stay in here with you guys then bunch of Ares kids. There just not my taste, yah know?" I said before it got to awkward. Today is just not my day.

Piper smiled unsure.

"I mean, only if you'll have me." I frowned just hating myself for saying those "Oh-I'm-amazing" words.

I pulled back and gave my sweetest smile. I knew why Piper didn't look so excited to have me as a half sister. Everyone says that she wasn't very Aphrodite-ey. She's not girly and doesn't wear makeup, which are the two biggest symptoms of being a daughter of the goddess of love.

I'm the daughter of the goddess of love.

Shut. Up. Me.

Piper opened the door up for me.

"Of course we'll have you; any child of Aphrodite is welcomed."

She led me-smile still forced to its limit-to the end of the room.

The last bed on the girl's side was empty.

She pointed at it.

"This one is yours." I smiled and thanked her.

She sat down to the bed next to me, I assumed hers.

I placed my bag on my bed. Then noticed the storage case on the foot of my bed and grabbed my bag and place it in.

Then I sat on my bed and smiled at the boys across the room. They stared at me blankly. I looked away from them, their eyes boring into me.

Everyone's eyes were still on me.

I was starting to find it hard to not start punching their beautiful faces and running away.

So I started easy.

"My names Diamond Heger, by the way, like the jewel."

I smiled around at everyone.

Piper took this as in opportunity to end the awkwardness.

"My names Piper McLean."

She turned to the girl sitting on the bed next to her.

From the girl's expression, I could tell Piper had glared at her.

"Oh! I'm Lacy." she said, which started the onwards circle of telling names. Add in your favorite color or game, and it would be just like elementary school.

Finally, the last boy said his name. I just smiled like I always was. Hoping I didn't look as awkward as I felt. I never remember names when you go around in a circle like that.

Then Piper, thank the gods she's smoother than me, suggested we get ready for bed.

After a blurry few minutes of pulling the curtain to separate the boys and girls, finally changing out of that annoying dress and shoes, and trying not to scream when the girls came out with weird crap all over their faces, the lights finally turned off.

People were still settling into their beds, so I used the opportunity to open my bag and slip out my teddy.

I got under the covers and hugged it tight. Pretending to be asleep, hearing everyone whisper for minutes before quieting down.

After a few hours of tossing and turning, I finally slept, with no dreams.

The sun was just coming up when I opened my eyes.

I quietly got up, careful not to wake anyone, quickly brushed my hair (not that it helped, I was still hideously beautiful.) and put it in a pony tail, put on a camp T-shirt and a pair of Jean shorts.

I made my bed and then stood for a minute holding teddy.

I could leave it out... Just sit it up with my pillow.

I glanced around and confirmed my suspicions.

The Aphrodite girls had a few teddies that were hugging another, or holding a heart. Cute little things that could be souvenirs from their boyfriends, or things to remind them of home.

On the wall above their beds, were pictures, and posters.

Of famous hot singer or actors, athlete's movie trailers, some personnel pictures.

I had a feeling that the Aphrodite girls might see the teddy, maybe start teasing me.

But then again... Maybe if they knew that Apollo gave it to me then they'd be jealous.

I shook my head quickly.

What was I thinking? I don't want to go throwing Apollo around like a trophy!

What would I even call him? Was he my boyfriend? My friend? I placed teddy next to my bag and grabbed my sword.

I tied it to my belt as I left.

I wasn't so sure about the pink... It was almost purple. Magenta? Salmon? And all the diamonds, It looked like it was slightly bedazzled.

But I had to admit it was pretty smart. The whole "Diamond" thing.

Diamond, the hardest but one of the most beautiful jewels.

Strong, Ares, beautiful, Aphrodite.

I smiled to myself. As my shoes made the dirt crunched. .

"Strong and beautiful" Apollo had said.

I walked into the arena and pulled my sword out of the sheath.

I winked at the rising sun before stabbing each dummy in the belly eleven times.

Exactly.