Two Broken Souls

Chapter two: The Fates Gifts... or Curses

Edited

On the ride to my mother's house, I thought about what happened this last week. Why would they betray me? Did I not do enough for them? Was getting tortured in Tartarus enough? I knew the answers to all those questions. It was my fault that they betrayed me. I could have done so much better at being a good friend and girlfriend. I never deserved them.

I never even deserved Anthony's love, but I loved him anyway. I was being selfish. He was my everything and he left me for someone else, but I know that he and Veronica deserve happiness with each other. A happiness I will never deserve.

Suddenly I couldn't breathe. The walls were closing up on me! I had to get out of the place.

I told the driver to stop there and paid him. Walking towards home, I smelt smoke. I started running hoping that it wasn't true. I saw a fire truck and smoke coming from the apartment building. I ran over to the nearest firefighter.

"What happened to my mother and Paul! Where are they!" I yelled in panic. He didn't answer for a moment.

"Tell me!" I screamed terrified of the answer. The firefighter had a sad look on his face.

"I'm sorry ma'am... They didn't make it." He said solemnly. I broke down sobbing right there. As the paramedics approached to comfort me, I ran. Thoughts raced through my head like lightning.

My mortal family died because of me. A monster probably set the fire on the apartment as an attempt to get revenge on me. Everything has been taken away from me. I had no one to give my loyalty to. My life had lost it's purpose and it was time to end it. I slowed down to a walk and strolled into an empty alleyway and got my sword out. I then pointed at my heart and prepared to end my life. But just then my sword broke into pieces, parts clanging on the ground at my feet.

"Perseia Jackson, your life is not due to end now," Said a voice behind me. I turned around to see three hideous old hags. Hags called the Fates.

"Why are you so keen to ruin my life and now my death, even when I sought to be good. I thought you wanted all heroes to die tragically," I said bitterly.

"Demigod, we have just shown you the Greek demigod's true natures. We had a much better plan for you afterwards. For you have proven again and again that you are the most worthy
Hero. No, the most worthy being in existence. Your soul is the purest to ever be born," the Fates said in unison.

"What do you mean?" I said very confused.

"We offer you godhood, but not as a minor goddess, but as a goddess more powerful than Chaos and free from the ancient laws," they said.

"What!?" I said in disbelief. "Are you kidding me"

"No young one, we do not tell jokes."

"Wait, but of all the people in the Universe, why me?" I said suspicion creeping into my tone.

"Because we found that you are pure of heart and one of the few who will use all the power we will gift you for the good of everyone. You are the only one that can take our title when we fade," The Fates said.

"You're fading?" I questioned.

"Yes young demigod we all have to go sometime," they said in an amused tone.

"So what does the offer mean," I said.

"If you accept our offer you will be goddess of fate, power, time, heroes, and loyalty. Your sacred animal will be the wolf because of their loyalty. Your sacred weapon shall be revealed if you accept our offer. The offer will be a great responsibility but very rewarding. Like young Peter Parker has said, 'with great power comes great responsibility.' Do you accept our offer Perseia Jackson," the Fates said.

I thought about it for a moment. This could be my chance to make a new and better life for myself. This could be my purpose. "Yes I accept your most generous offer," I answered, bowing my head in respect.

Author's note: okay people this is the plan. The Norse gods do not know of the Greeks and they aren't going to know about them til later in the book. Percy is going to meet Natasha in the next chapter. Please review!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!