AN: Ok so it's come to my attention that I made Naruto's mother a different Greek god. Those of you who caught on to that thank you for calling me out on it. I went back and changed it. Now for those of you who are confused bc the title clearly says goddess. I have these words for you. If you read Magnus Chase series, then you're hopefully familiar with the character Alex and who his/her godly parent is. Once again thank you to those who called me on my mistake.
Safe to say I was extremely confused right now. Seeing this Chiron spoke up.
"I see by the look on your face you don't clearly understand."
"Because I don't." I shot back. My dad told me I had a goddess for a mother." No doubt my face looked like that of a fish out of water.
"Yes, yes are correct that your mother is a god. I take it you don't know much about the gods and the abilities they posses."
"You mean besides the obvious? Then no I don't."
"I see." Chiron sighs stroking his beard. "Tell me Naruto, do you know how many of the demigods from ancient times were conceived?"
I thought about what he asked me for awhile before answering him. "Um, if I remember correctly some of the gods would appear as animals, like Zeus turning into a swan and seducing Queen Leda." Using that as an example.
"Good Naruto, very good. Yes gods would often times in a form of an animal, or sometimes in the form of another gender. Shape-shifting isn't just limited to animals Mr. Namikaze."
I couldn't help but feel a little green after hearing that. "So you're saying that my dad."
"No Naruto." Booby stops me. "Your dad slept with a women don't question that. Sometimes most male gods get bored and want to mix it up." Disgusting me further.
"Dude! That is just sick on so many levels. So you're telling me that Apollo got sick of giving it out, and decided to be on the receiving end? How rare is it for something like this to happen?"
"Now a days it's rare, but back then it happened quite a lot." Chiron said.
"So is there anyone else who had the same situation as me here."
"Ahh, no I'm afraid. You're actually the first demigod with a father as a mother to arrive in a long time."
"When was the last time you got someone at camp like me?"
"The Civil War."
"Great!" Rolling my eyes sighing. I was ready to leave it there until a thought crossed my mind. "Um Chiron? I won't be turning into a girl will I. Because I know at times that demigods gain some of their parents power."
Chiron didn't answer me and Bobby seemed mighty interested in his shoes. Their reactions didn't reassure what so ever.
"Bobby why don't you show Naruto to his cabin. I'm sure his siblings are eager to meet him." Chiron says changing the subject and ending the awkward silence.
"Sure thing Chiron." Bobby picking up the centaurs intentions.
After saying our farewells to Chiron. Bobby decided take off his pants and fake feet before leading me to the sleeping quarters.
On the way he told me how I would get a camp schedule from the cabin councilor, and showed me what all he didn't before hand.
"Lighten up bro. It's not all bad." Trying to get my mind off the fact I technically had two father's.
"Was that supposed to be a joke?" I pointed out sounding at all impressed.
"What? Haha oh, my bad man it wasn't supposed to." Bobby snickered a little. "Anyway here we are." He points to a brightly colored cabin. Walking up and knocking on the door.
We waited for a few minutes until boy probably around sixteen with salt-and-pepper hair answered the door.
"Lee, what's up man!" Bobby high fives.
"Gods above its been awhile. When did you get back?"
"Just today. Just coming from the Big House, and check this out. I brought you guys a new cabin mate." Pointing towards me.
I held out my hand but instead Lee pulled me into bro hug. "No need for that hand shaking crap. You're family." He pulls back grining like a mad man.
"I'll let you get him settled in Lee, see you guys tomorrow." Bobby waves walking off.
After watching Bobby leave us. Lee turned back to me still grining. "Well come on in bro I'll introduce you to everyone." He opens the door for me. Walking inside I saw twin sized bunk beds on both sides of the room, with tables full of bow's, at the
far end were instruments and a small shooting range.
"Everyone!" Lee crys out getting their attention. "I would like you guys to meet the newest member of our family Naruto. Naruto meet your brothers and sisters."
"Hi guys." I wave shyly.
Lee made room when people came up introducing themselves. While I automatically liked everyone I saw the only names that stuck out were Will, Emily, Sarah, Micheal and Kayla.
"Alright Naruto since the day is pretty much over, why don't we head to the back and see how you can handle a bow until dinner?"
Not knowing what else to do I didn't see the problem and followed Lee to the back. "I take it your bow is in the bag." Gesturing to my right shoulder with the bag hanging off it.
"Yea it is." Slinging it off to open it up. Pulling out my bow and quiver of arrows.
"You know you should do something about those teeth." Lee advised peering over my shoulder.
"Like what?" I was honestly curious with what I could do with these.
Lee hummed a bit before answering. "Well they are a good size. I would recommend having a member from the Hephaestus cabin craft them into duel knives. While archery is our strong suit, it never hurts to learn other forms of combat just in case."
"Thanks Lee. Who would you trust them with."
"Beckendorf. Best blacksmith in camp. I'll take you to him tomorrow. For now show me what you got."
Nodding my head I armed my bow and pulled back to fire until Lee stopped me.
"Hold up!" He walks around inspecting my stance. "Your feet are to close together they should shoulder length apart." Spreading my legs out. "This gives you a from stance and helps keep the balance. Hold the bow a little higher, and lift your elbow higher.
Suck in your gut and breath through the nose."
Doing everything he told me I waited for the signal to fire. While it did feel a bit uncomfortable at first I soon felt myself adjusting rather quickly.
"Fire!" I let the arrow fly hitting the practice dumby square in the chest.
"Not bad, not bad at all." Lee nods. "With practice you'll get better. You're dropping your elbow when you fire and shifting slightly in your movements. It's like shooting a basketball a complete follow through. Go again and remember to follow through."
And that's what we did until the lunch horn sounded. Me shooting arrow after arrow with Lee giving me tips and correcting when necessary.
Once everyone arrived at the dinner pavilion. Chiron got everybody's attention. "Heroes! Today a new camper joins our ranks. Stand Naruto Namikaze." Getting up shyly I waved around at everyone while they applauded.
After sitting back down Chiron continued with the announcements. "Remember this weekend is capture the flag." Getting excited shouts all around. "Tomorrow camp activities will resume and our very on camp director is returning." For some reason no one
cheered at the last one. Someone even booed out loud which got a disapproving shake of the head. "Now with out further news." He held up his goblet which got a mirrored affect throughout the pavilion. "To the gods."
"To the gods."
"Come on Naruto." Lee nudges me getting up.
"What's wrong?"
"We have to give an offering to the gods." He explained walking over to a fire not far scraping some food into it.
Getting up I walked to the fire feeling a little awkward dumping my food into the fire. 'To my mom Apollo, just give me a sign on what I should do and make sure dad is ok. Oh and good health to the other gods also.' Just when I was about to turn
away I could have sworn I saw a face in the fire smiling at me.
Heading back to the Apollo table I took my seat between Sarah and Lee.
Feeling a hand on my shoulder I looked at Lee who was giving me a sympathetic smile. "I know this is all confusing and hard to take in all at once. Believe me when I tell you that it gets easier. And what's more you have family here." He gestured to our
siblings who were all smiling at me.
Seeing them smile brought one to my face as well. Maybe Lee was right about things getting easier. Like that saying goes. "Tomorrow brings a new day."And who better to know how true those words were then a child of the sun.