Percy's POV

As I stood, Hestia closed her eyes. I immediately felt and intense pain speed from my shoulders, and down my back, slowly winding around my body, until it reached my chest. Then I stumbled towards a logs, but tripped on the way, laying parallel to it.

Only then did I realize that I was on fire.

I closed my eyes as the pain took over, passing into darkness.

I relived all of my best moments, from seeing my mom alright after completing my first quest, winning capture the flag, celebrating my 16th birthday with my mom, Paul, and Nico, and well, the list goes on.

I woke up to the sight of twin orbs of fire. As my vision adjusted, I realized it was Hestia, standing over me with a worried expression.

"Are you alright?" She questioned, smiling lightly, "I'm awfully sorry. I didn't mean to pour so much power at once, but once I set an amount, well, you can't exactly stop." Her eyes plead for forgiveness.

I attempted a laugh. Instead I choked. My throat felt like sandpaper. Hestia hobbled over with a bottle of water. She was going to pour it on me, but I motioned to let me drink it instead. It was quite soothing to my parched throat.

Once I was able to speak properly, I spoke the first question on my mind. "Did I get any new, like, powers or anything? I honestly just feel warmer." It was true. And don't judge, I had been expecting a whole new me. And I had felt much colder before the whole "Hestia's son" encounter.

Hestia's eyes brightened, "oh yes, of course!" She exclaimed, "I was just getting there." She tapped her chin lightly before continuing. "Let's see, you heat resistance has increased, and you have to interesting ability to bring food by your hands."

     I grinned, "awesome!" I gingerly sat up, trying not to strain my muscles. I felt energized, so I decided to stand. My back aches like Hades, but I kept my balance nevertheless. Hestia must have noticed my pain, and placed her hand on my lower back comfortingly and smiled.

       I sighed and ran a hand trough my hair. Just then, an awful thought crossed my mind. If mom and Paul.....

        "ESTELLE!!" Where would she be!

        Hestia froze, regarding the fact that the girl was my sister. Finally, she sighed, "I have here whereabouts. It was quite easy, after adopting you of course."  After noticing my quizzical face, she continued. " she is of your blood, and you are my son, therefore I would be her family."

          I smiled, I enjoyed that thought. "Where is she?" My smile faltered as soon as I saw her gaze drop. She remained silent. "M-mom?" I said, stumbling over a word I'd thought I'd never use again. "Mom where's Estelle?" My eyes had widened to the size of saucers. Where is my sister!!

       She motioned for me to take a seat. As I did,she did too. She drew in a deep breath. "Your sister, Estelle Blofis, is currently residing at the Desdemona Esther Orphanage."

      "It sounds evil." I shivered

        "Indeed. The word Desdemona – meaning unfortunate, and Esther - meaning orphan." (A/N THESE MEANINGS ARE REAL)

   I was chilled to the bones. My sister was at an orphanage called unfortunate orphan, is disguise. "Mom, we have to go get her. You can 'adopt her' then I'll take care of her. I swear she'll be fine."

    Hestia hesitatingly spoke. "I.... I'll see when.... when we.... get there..." She sighed heavily as I stared at her mortified. We'll see?!?! As if she could read my thoughts she started up again. "Well I suppose so..."

   "Yes!!" I said, pumping my fists in the air jumping around. I can't wait to see Estelle again. Then, a terrible thought occurred, how long has Estelle been there? 3 weeks? 6? No no, Estelle's only 2, she must be traumatized!!

    Hestia must've sensed my distress, because her arms were wrapped around me in an instant. "It's ok Percy, we'll go get her, today ok?"

    I nodded, dozing off in her warm embrace.

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Hey y'all, I'm trying to keep these stories up, and all, but I just started a new story called A is for Aphrodite which is very corny in my point of view, my friends, whom are both named Layla, think it's great but, their personal friends so, I need an outside opinion. -Zee

Also, I think I'm going to start calling you guys stars. See if you know why.

Bye stars!!💙✨