A/N- ok basically the Great Mother Goddess had… you know… with a mortal man. Nine months down the line a baby pops out of her! This is about how the child must be given up and her life within Tortall…

Chapter 1- a new Goddess

The Great Mother Goddess looked down at the child's crib in front of her. A tiny creature's form could be made out beneath a silver mist-like blanket. The child's eyes were shut as she slept peacefully. Her tiny tuft of blonde hair sat prominently on her head. A tiny diamond shaped sapphire in the centre of her forehead sparkled in the light of the Realm of The God's.

"Don't get too attached sister," came the low boom of Mithros. She turned to face her brother and smiled.

"I won't don't worry. I understand I can't keep her." She sighed. "Even if she is my only child…"

"She's not even a full Goddess. Her father after all is a mortal."

The Goddess flinched at his tone of voice then blushed. "Even if what I did was rash I don't regret it." She turned back to the crib and looked down at her child. "If I hadn't done what I did I would never have born a babe so beautiful."

Mithros sighed and left his sister to admire her baby child.

~*~

As the day grew to an end the Goddess sighed. When the sun- or the God's equivalent- rose the next morn she would have to give up her sweet child, Celeste. She had decided upon the name when the child had sprouted wings and flown around! It was extraordinary even for a demi-god.

A small giggled from the bundle in her arms brought her from her daydream. Celeste was gazing up at her mother with those sparkling emerald eyes she had. The Goddess smiled. "I'll miss you so much little one." She kissed her only child's forehead and rose from the rock upon which she sat. "I suppose I should be searching for a family for you."

With that she gently placed Celeste back into her crib and crouched demurely on the ground. In front of her lay a serene looking pond. The clear water sparkled and rippled under the dimming light. The Goddess waved her hand over the pond and there appeared a picture. It started by showing a huge castle- a palace. The picture then zoomed in. Inside a large room sat a familiar cooper headed woman. Her defiant amethyst eyes stared at the book she held. The Goddess smiled. "Of course…"

Alanna it seemed would have a visit from the Goddess tonight and take the child- willingly or not. "I know she'll love you my sweet Celeste."

~*~

Alanna sat reading a large book Myles had lent to her. It was called: The story of the Gods. Alanna flipped to the next page when suddenly she started to sneeze. The book dropped to the floor and she lost her page. "Great..." muttered Alanna. With that she sneezed again and again. Suddenly a flash of silver light appeared before her. From within the light came a beautiful yet terrible voice.

"Daughter, I have come to call on you once again," the familiar voice of the Great Mother Goddess boomed. The light slowly disappeared and standing before Alanna was the Goddess. Her emerald eyes and beautiful silky black hair were suddenly very welcome to Alanna. Lately she seemed to be alone a lot. She wasn't so sure it was good for her…

Suddenly Alanna noticed a small bundle in the Goddess's arms. "Great Mother, what is in your arms?"

The Goddess gave Alanna a great smile. "I was hoping you'd ask." With that she held out Celeste to Alanna.

When Alanna caught sight of the child she almost dropped it with surprise, "Why…why…why are you giving this to me?" asked Alanna. Alanna's eye caught sight of the sapphire on the child's forehead. She gasped. "This child can't be human!"

The Goddess laughed. "You are half right. She is a demi-god." Alanna shot the Goddess a confused glance while she held the child close to her. "I see you don't understand so I shall explain." The Goddess motioned to the bed and took a seat next to Alanna.

With that the Goddess told the story of a mortal man whom she had fallen for. Without really thinking she changed to a human form and became extremely intimate with the man. Nine months later Celeste was born- not in the usual way- and Mithros had told her she would have to give up the child. When she had searched for a human to give her to Alanna immediately appeared.

"So you want me to raise your child?" asked Alanna still not fully comprehending.

"That's right Alanna. Her name is Celeste."

Alanna smiled down at the little babe in her arms. She loved the feel of that tiny form in her arms. "I would do it happily!"

The Goddess stood and beamed at Alanna. "I knew you wouldn't let me down. I will keep an eye on my daughter. Look after her well…" With that the Goddess disappeared in a blaze of silver light and Alanna was left with a new child in her arms.

A/N- Please review! I will update soon. Hope you liked! Once I have at least 5 reviews I will update.