A New Beginning

Chapter 2

Percy's P.O.V

The three goddesses gasped.

"B-but why?" Artemis asked in shock.

"Annabeth broke my heart and turned everyone against me." I whispered and looked at the ground, tears sliding down face. Suddenly I felt Hestia hug me. She was warm and gentle and smelled like home. I found myself hugging her back unconsciously.

"It's going to okay." She said soothingly. I eventually broke away from her and wiped my eyes.

"Percy, will you become the first champion of the hearth?" She asked. I stared in shock at her and then smiled.

"I would be honoured to." I said. She touched my forhead and I felt warmth seep through my body. I felt stronger and more powerful.

"Your new powers include wielding fire, setting yourself on fire, fire travel, fire message and more. And you can also turn into a fire bird. They look like black falcons, but they can set themselves on fire." She told me.

"Percy, will you become my adopted son?" Hera asked. Well, my mom is dead and my dad practically disowned me.

"I would love to." I said. A blinding light filled the air and I felt even stronger than before.

"There. It is done." Hera said with a smile. "You can now communicate with all types of animals. And command all types of birds."

"My turn." Artemis said. "Will you become Guardian of the Hunt?" I gaped at her.

"Really?" I asked in disbelief.

"Yes."

"B-but I'm a male. You hate males!"

"You are the only decent male on the planet. The most men would flirt with my hunters, but I trust you." To say I was shocked was an understatement.

"Then I would be honoured to. I swear on the River Styx that I will protect each and every one of the hunters with my life." The sky rumbled as I took the oath.

"I will provide clothes for you. Meet the hunt in two days time at Yellowstone Park." Artemis told me. I smiled warmly at the three goddesses.

"Thank you." I told them and turned to leave.

"Wait! I have something for you." Hestia said. She handed me a small, plain red ring.

"It can turn into any weapon you want. It's name is Firestorm." She said. I took it and tried it on. It fitted perfectly. I grinned and ran out. As I got to the edge of Olympus I imagined myself as a fire bird. I felt my bones crack and shrink and feathers grew. My eyesight was sharp and I could see for miles. I jumped off of Olympus and dived towards the ground, my wings tucked besides me. As I reached the ground I spread my wings and I soared through the air. I flapped a few times and rose up. I flew higher and higher before gliding. I felt more calm and happy than I ever had before. I could tell that this was my new beginning.