A/N- Here's the third chapter! And it includes the oh-so-special prophecy. And pay attention to Hecate. She's really important in the coming years. ;) More important than anyone may realize...

The Prophecy

Part III

Apollo stood back up. "Well," He said. "That was…interesting."

"Just read the prophecy, Apollo." Demeter sighed. Apollo nodded, and unfurled the scroll once more.

"Half-blood child of nature and man

with powers no other can understand

To bend the elements to her will-"

"So it is a daughter!" Demeter cried happily. Realizing she had just interrupted a critical moment, she fell silent. "Sorry." She muttered. "Please, go on."

"Her fate intertwined with the Craftsman's son,

mortals shall pray, 'Her will be done.'"

"This is the first part of the prophecy." Apollo said. "Does anyone understand this?" Aphrodite raised her hand, her eyes gleaming with excitement. "A-Aphrodite?" Apollo asked. "What do you get from this?" Aphrodite grinned. "Second to last line, Apollo: "Her fate intertwined with the Craftsman's son"! I just wonder which son, so I can make sure they get together." Zeus laughed. "Hephaestus has so many sons, it would take years to figure out which one the oracle speaks of!"

"I could say the same about you." Hera muttered. Apollo winced. "Second part!" He announced.

"Casting a spell born from rage,

Only she can write her final page.

And though she dies, Death will let her go

to save her friends and to know

There is magic on her side

Her fear, she shall set aside."

"Magic?" Demeter muttered. "Is Hecate part of this?" The doors flew open. "Indeed I am, goddess of nature." Hecate smiled up at the Olympian council. "Hecate." Zeus said, his voice full of controlled anger. "What are you doing here?" Hecate laughed. "Did you not hear the prophecy, Lord Zeus? "There is magic on her side." I must be part of her future. In fact," her eyes gleamed. "I plan on making her a witch. Bestowing my blessing on the child, as many of you will."

"How do you know what we will do?" Demeter asked. She did not have a grudge on the goddess of magic, as her brother did. "Why, Demeter, I can see into the future! I may not control time like your father, but I dabble in it." Zeus glared at the goddess. "Hecate, explain. What will we 'bestow' on the girl?"

"Each of the Olympians, and that includes Hades,"

Hades sat up straighter.

"will 'bless' Demeter's child. Every god and goddess in this room will 'bless' the child with a special power, a power or feeling you possess."

"All of us, Hecate?" Poseidon asked, exhausted. "Never mind. Don't answer that. What will I bless her with?" Hecate smiled kindly. "She will love the ocean because of you, Poseidon. She will not be a strong swimmer, but she will love the view of the ocean, and the salty smell of it. She will be able to control the seas, like your children before her."

Turning to Zeus, she said, "And because of you, my lord, she will love the sky, and have the ability to control the winds."

To Hera: "She will love her family. The girl will want to keep it together, to keep it strong."

To Hades: "She will not always want the company of others. She will be an outcast at times, and lonely. She will be able to control the spirits of the Underworld, just your children have."

To Athena: "But she will find comfort in her books, and her writing. She will be smart, and not unwise." (A/N: ;) I find Harry Potter and PJO especially comforting.)

To Apollo: "She will dream of your chariot, and one day steer it across the skies. She will love the sunrise and sunset."

To Artemis: "She will be a strong young woman, and will honor nature's creatures. She will be a magnificent Hunter, but will not join your ranks."

To Aphrodite: "She will have a hard love life. She will love many young men in her youth, though only a few will share her feelings."

To Ares: "She will have a quick temper at times, and will want to prove her strength. She will prove to have the strength worthy of your own."

To Hestia: "She will find comfort at many hearths, and will eventually find her way to yours."

To Hermes: "She will write and carry many messages with her, throughout her life. Many will not be sent. Very few will find their way to their destined person."

To Dionysius: "Unfortunately, she will not be blessed by you. She has no need for what you have to offer."

"Fine by me. Bad enough I have to be around the brats. But sharing a power with one of them? That, my dear, would be torture."

To Hephaestus: "She will have the rare ability to create fires of her own will. The girl will not be a craftswoman, but she will have a wonderful teacher. Your son, Leo Valdez."

"Thank you!" Aphrodite shrieked.

Finally, Hecate turned to Demeter. "My lady. Your daughter will possess all of these gifts I had mentioned. From you, your daughter will love to garden. She will love her plants, and find comfort with them. To her, they will be like people. Living, breathing creatures."

"Thank you," Demeter whispered. "Hecate?" Hephaestus rose from his throne. "If you can see into the future, what is her name? What is the child's name, so that I may know her when…when this prophecy comes true?"

Hecate addressed the gods and goddesses. "The child's name will be Elizabeth." Demeter shed a tear. Elizabeth was Michael's older sister's name. "Elizabeth Anne King,"

A/N- *gasp* XD Okay, it isn't such a surprise...to me, anyway. Oh, and everything Hecate said, about Elizabeth's "gifts"? Well, that's MY personality. True story. Ask Michelle (E. M. Bryant) if you don't believe me. Well, besides the special powers, anyway...

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