Overture: Cassiopeia Lancaster and The Colliding Worlds

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a/n: Hello! Here's a new chapter. As this is my first story on Wattpad and also my first ever HP and PJO fanfiction, I'm sure my writing is very flawed. Constructive criticism is always welcome!

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Of all the goddesses, her immortal parent is Hestia, the Goddess of the Hearth. The Goddess of the Hearth who was supposed to be a virgin goddess. Cassie was sure that was the reason why everyone seemed baffled when she was claimed, after all it's not as if her mother is one of the Big Three (three major Olympian gods; Zeus, Poseidon and Hades), she wasn't even an Olympian because she had given her seat to Mr. D. Well, at least it is now clear why Cassie was well-liked by everyone; Hestia was one of the peaceful goddesses. She is well-liked because of her emphatic and kind nature.

Cassie did not know how to feel. She was glad that Hestia cared enough to claim her, yes. But it didn't change anything because there was no Cabin for Hestia's children. Virgin goddess and all that, remember? Plus, she's not an Olympian, not anymore. So Cassie would probably stay in Cabin Five. She was also worried because of the fact that her mother was supposed to be a virgin goddess. She swore herself to perpetual virginity, so she broke her vow; Her mother had rejected both Poseidon and Apollo before, too. What does that mean for her? Was she in trouble? Was her mother in trouble? Cassie hoped they weren't in trouble.

Hestia was also the only goddess she had ever seen. She had seen her from afar, sitting by the fire in the middle of commons area. The first time Cassie saw her, she thought she was the most beautiful woman she'd ever seen; with her brown eyes and brown hair. Cassie felt calm by just looking at her. However, every time she thought of approaching the goddess, someone always came in her way, distracting her and making her forget to. She did not know that it was Hestia at first, but Kafe told her when she asked. Questions were running through Cassie's head. Why claim her now? How did she meet her father? Why didn't she tell her before? Are they in any trouble?

"Cassiopeia," she heard a strangely familiar voice said. Hestia was standing behind her, popping out of nowhere. "Come have a walk with me."

Cassie stared at her and nodded. She had been living in Camp Half-Blood for almost five years and yet this was the first time they'd talked to each other. Her fellow campers were still staring. Cassie caught Annabeth's eyes as she stood up and followed her mother. Hestia led her to the Canoe Lake and they walked alongside each other in silence.

"Please forgive me," Hestia said suddenly. Cassie turned to look at her. "I have been avoiding you."

Cassie looked at the goddess, trying to analyze her. "It's okay."

"I was afraid to face you, Cassiopeia, for I do not know what to say. There are a lot of things..."

"Cassie," Cassie said. "Please call me Cassie. No one calls me Cassiopeia, except Chiron when I am in trouble."

For the first time that night, Cassie saw her mother smile. "Of course, Cassie."

"Are we... in trouble, mom?" she asked. "You're supposed to be... I mean, from what I know, you've sworn yourself to perpetual virginity." Cassie explained when she saw Hestia raising her eyebrows.

"Indeed." Hestia said. "We are not in any trouble, at least not currently."

Cassie blinked. "Really?" Her mother just looked at her with an amused smile. "But... you broke—how about Poseidon and Apollo?"

Hestia raised her eyebrows once again. "You will find that they won't cause you any trouble, my daughter."

Cassie opened her mouth to contradict her mother, but she finally understood. "It wasn't them," she mumbled. "It was some guy... Priapus? Is that his name? The one who tried to rape you?" Hestia nodded. "He was the one who sent the bees and ants and birds... wasn't he?"