Hey people! How's it going? Good, I hope!

Okay so some people expressed some confusion in the comments about one of the characters, Zoran. Ok so Zoran is the Norse god of speed and i think a few other things. Not much is known about him, so when I researched him all I got was his parentage, which is Odin and Hel. So since I know next to nothing of his abilities, I am combining him with The Flash. He is still the Norse god of speed, but he will move at super speed and will have a lightning trail.Oh and I will reply to reviews after the chapter! :P

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Disclaimer- I dont own PJO or anything related to it... Im sorry but what did you expect... me to say I own everything! GEEZZ

It had been a few weeks since Percy had joined Hestia and Zoran, and to Percy they were the best few weeks ever! Zoran had been teaching him how to use a sword and they quickly realized that Percy was a natural with a sword... And not so much with a bow. They had taught him all about the Greek gods, like the little known facts that only Hestia could know. Like how every time Zeus smites somebody, he always yelled "EAT VOLTAGE!" Right before he threw the bolt.

Percy had a blast with them, but whenever there was a lull in the action, reality would kick back in and he would remember that his mother was dead and his sister is with the Hunt.

And today Percy was sitting on the edge of some cliffs crying again over his mother and sister, when Hestia came out looking for him. She originally came out to tell him supper was ready, but when she saw him crying she felt something she had always wished for. The feeling of mixed heartache and compassion that a mother feels for her children when she sees them in pain. She felt like she needed to go and comfort him, not as a friend but as a mother. So that's what she did, she walked over and without a word sat down and just held Percy, wrapping her arms around him and just being there. It was perfect, and that's what Percy needed. They sat there for a few hours until they got up and went and ate supper, and not a word was said about it.

After their crying session, Percy and Hestia got closer and closer. It was easy to see, the comfort that only Hestai seemed to be able to offer. And how Percy always looked to her for advice. But it came into his appearance when Zoran and Hestia made Percy their champions.

Flashback yesterday

Zoran was talking with Hestia, they had been discussing what to do with Percy. They couldn't exactly release a 7 year old kid to defend himself against monsters, and the problem was compounded by when they discovered he was a son of Poseidon, his first demigod child in fact. " We could raise him our selves" Hestia said timidly.

Zoran looked at her funny, "Like your the mother and I'm the father?" Hestia nodded. "But we aren't married" Zoran pointed out.

Hestia blushed because of her embarrassment, " Yes I know that" she snapped back, " But I'll be his mother and you can just be his father figure or whatever". Zoran still looked confused.

Hestia sighed, " Percy already looks to you as the father he never had, with you teaching him how to use a sword and showed him how to use his water powers. That is what a father would have done with his children."

Zoran gained a look of comprehension, " Okay, but how about we make him our champions first. Then we can think about adopting him." He suggested, and Hestia nodded her approval.

Flashback end

Percy had been quite confused what it was to be a god's champion, and they explained to him that it was like their favorite child that they sent on top secret missions.(which was Hestia's analogy btw). Thinking he liked the sound of being their champion, Percy promptly accepted. The effect was instantaneous, Percy's had faint silver tips from Zoran and his eyes now had a small ring of red-orange on the fringe of his pupil from Hestia.

He jumped at the chance to try out his new powers, he zipped around the cabin and outside at 50mph, yelling, "WOOHOOO!!" the whole time, Then he suddenly stopped out of breath. Hestia, being concerned, walked over to help him, "Be careful Percy, it will take a while to build up your endurance with these new powers".

But Percy being Percy, he slightly ignored her warning and tried to conjure some fire. He was concentrating super hard, but only got his hand to barely flicker in flames. And that left him a panting mess, "What did I tell you!" Hestia reprimanded.

Percy hung his head, "To not too"

Wanting to cheer him up Hestia suggested, "Why don't you go work with your water powers with Zoran?"

Percy scowled at the thought of his water powers, which lead to thoughts of his biological father, Poseidon, who was the definitely a dead beat. No matter how constrained he was with ancient laws. But he quickly brightened at working with Zoran, who had become like a surrogate dad, just like Hestia has as a surrogate mom. And he raced off to find Zoran.

Hestia chuckled at the sight, but quickly paled when she heard thunder rumble across the sky... in a completely clear sky, not a cloud in sight. Flashing to the throne room and taking her usual seat at the hearth. She rapidly grew bored of her younger brother rambling on about how great they were, but snapped back when the floor finally opened for questions. The first question straight out of the Queen of the gods mouth was directed to Hestia," Hestia, where have you been the past few weeks?" Hera quickly asked in a less than pleasant tone. The council rumbled in signaling it curiosity in the matter.

'Of course the only time I'm noticed during the councils, I'm accused of something' Hestia thought quite annoyed. Then to the council she said," I was wandering the world seeing how the humans were doing first hand." And some seemed to buy it, Hera still looked suspicious but she could really do anything.

"Just make sure you still take care of the Hearth." Hera said in-more-of-a-command-tone.

Rolling her eyes (hehe), Hestia just nodded. Then she a thought dawned upon her, Percy. If she had to be on Olympus to satisfy Hera and at the same time Zoran had to go back to Asgard that would mean Percy would be all alone. That's never good for a 7 year old. Using the rest of the question time to scan the council for a suitable "babysitter". Hera and Zeus were out because of obvious reasons. Artemis and Poseidon are out because Percy hates them, Ares is too stupid, Hephaestus wouldn't be able to keep up, Demeter is too removed and detached, Dionysus would actually have to take responsibility, so no, Aphrodite is well... I don't know, but just no. That left Hermes and Apollo, but thinking between the two Apollo had more of a grudge against his father, he would be the better choice for a big brother and he might be able to help Percy with his bow... skills. And if he doesn't tell Zeus then Percy gets to live another day... YAY!

So after the council and before he flashed out, Hestia walked over and asked," Nephew can I talk with you for a minute?"

Apollo flashed a dazzling smile," Of course Aunt Hestia, anything for my favorite Aunt"

"I hope you keep that in mind", Hestia muttered as they walked over to the garden on the side of Olympus, so as to not be disturbed.

"Ok so what did you have in mind?" Apollo asked

Hestia took a big breathe and let it out, " Okay so don't freak out and tell Zeus", Apollo raised an eyebrow, " Poseidon had a son."

"WHAT!" But as the words left his mouth, a stern glare from Hestia silenced him. 'Who knew an 8 year old can hold a glare like that' he thought.

Hestia went on to explain Percy's situation and what happened with Artemis, which Apollo tried to deny that Artemis would do such a thing until he really thought about what Artemis had done to their relationship. Hestia explained their problem with watching Percy, " So that's why you're trying to bringing me in", Apollo said/confirmed, "You need someone to babysit."

Hestia nodded, but said, "And to be a big brother, something neither Zoran nor I can be"

"Okay, but before I make my decision I want to meet the kid", Hestia nodded her approval. Then Hestia flashed both of them to her cabin.

Percy POV

I had just finished training my water powers when Hestia flashed back from wherever she went, but this time there was someone else with her. And like any other 7 year old, I was curious who. "Who are you" I asked as I walked in front of them. I noticed the new comer was a male, he had bright blonde hair and blinding white teeth. He looked like the sun( Ironic I know!)

"I'm Apollo" he replied.

I looked at him funny, " As in the god?"

Now it was his turn to look at me funny, " Yeah... Is that a problem?"

"No, not really" I replied pretty flippantly, "Are you here to kill me? I mean I know Zeus doesn't like my...father's kids but I never expected a personal execution"

Apollo laughed at my joke, "No kid I'm not here to kill you, but get to know you."

"Okay!" I was excited now, I had some else to play with! I jumped grabbed Apollo's hand and started tugging him down hill, " Lets go, there's a lake not to far from here. We can go swim and then swordfight, I'm really good with a sword... not so much with a bow"

Apollo had this look on his face like he couldn't decide whether to be annoyed or amused, but went along with me anyway.

After we finished swimming and playing we headed back to Hestia, who was sitting in the kitchen fixing dinner. And I couldn't stop rambling about playing Apollo, and the blast of a time I had.

3rd person POV

Hestia was ecstatic at Percy's response to Apollo and vise versa. They already seemed like brothers rough housing around and just teasing each other. She had already had to stop 2 food fights from happening. They just clicked and her plan appeared to be working, Apollo was now emotionally invested in Percy. Now he will never rat them out to Zeus.

Apollo on the other hand, had never felt better and worse at the same time. Right now he had several kinds of soup in his hair, but he had a food fight of a life time with a seriously energetic 7 year old.

But unfortunately all good things come to an end and Apollo had to leave, so Hestia could get Percy to bed. Which like all young kids was greatly bemoaned, but eventually came anyway.

Time skip a few days

Time had flown by for Percy, Apollo had come over everyday and they played and trained together for hours. Zoran had stopped by to fix a few things, he had just come back from Asgard. Which it had taken Apollo a little while to accept that the Norse gods were real.

"But their just myths right?" He had asked kinda dumbly.

Hestia gave him a 'really?' look and replied," Yeah and aren't we just myths?"

So after just accepting it, Zoran and Apollo have become meh friends. They don't hate each other, but are less than best friends.

They were like a family, with Percy being the glue that kept them together and out of fights. And today was the day, Hestia snapped. She couldn't take it any longer, she was going to ask if Percy to adopt him. She practically ordered Zoran to be there, and he wouldn't dare cross her. Nobody was safe when Hestia was mad.

Hestia sat Percy down at the dinner table, which Percy was quite curious because the god and goddess duo were very serious, "What's up Hestia?" he asked.

Hestia sighed, kneeling down to Percy's sitting level, she looked back up to Zoran, "Percy, we have a serious question to ask', this peaked Percy's interest.

Sitting up straight, "Well what is it?"

"Me and Zoran were thinking, and because it's been almost 5 months since you've started to live with us that it be okay to ask this. We would... Like to adopt you".

Percy was shocked for a second, then without any further hesitation he said, " I..."

Hey People! This was more of filler chapter, I didn't want to rush Hestia's and Percy's relationship by having them adopt in the first chapter. So in the next chapter is when everything starts to move faster. Sorry for the cliff hanger... sorta. hehe, but this took me WAY too long and I feel AWEFUL! I really have no excuse but laziness and school. Again I'm super sorry.

But WOW am I shocked at the support I got from the first chapter! I cant thank you guys enough! The whole PJO section of fanfiction gets so much support it blows me away!

Now down to business! REVIEWS, the highlight of every writers day.

MakeAJoke- Wow! I love it! You cracked me up! As for dry heaving, I guess so. But I'm to lazy to change it. -_- I know everybody has this 'really' face, but it's true. Thanks for reviewing!

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Thunderwolf7226- Yep Hestia is here! She will play a decent sized part in the story in general, not just at the start. And the Norse god I hope has been explained. I appreciate the review!

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Wow! Again can't take you guys enough for the support! Next one will probably take a week. T_T I know so long, but I can't change the stupid fact I have school!

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