It was getting late but we made it back before it got dark. I was out of breathbut I was glad to have made it. I had to take calming breath before walking intothe Big House, Annabeth right behind me. Tyler had been laid on a long table, awhite cloth laid over him. Everyone was teary eyed and gaunt faced. Nika sawme and ran and hugged me. We stood there, hugging over the lose of a friend.Annabeth even surprised everyone by joining in on our hug. Chiron and Mr. Deventually made us go back to our cabins and get some sleep. I knew I wouldntbut Nika did. Annabeth took her in for me while I took the opportunity to talkone on one with Astraea. Hey, Astraea. Can I talk to you for a moment? I askher. She looks confused but nods. We stand in silence for a moment. I take adeep breath. Astraea, I’m sorry about what happened to Tyler. I tell her. ThanksLura. I’m sorry for you too. You’ve gone through a lot and still managed to hangin there. She tells me. Thanks. Well I better get to bed, tommorrow’s going to bea interesting day. I tell her and turn to walk into my cabin. By the way, you andDevin are really cute together. Astraea says and I can just envision the smirk onher face. I don’t look back though, not wanting to give her the satisfaction ofseeing my hot pink cheeks. Annabeth was at her desk, looking at a laptop ofsome sorts. Nika was already asleep. Annabeth turns to me as I silently closethe door. All good? She mouths and I nod and climb the oak ladder up to mebunk above Nika. The bed was actually pretty comfortable, but I could havefallen asleep on a bed of rocks for how tired I was. I originally thought Iwouldnt sleep but I was out like a light when my head hit the pillow. The nextmorning, we all gather at the Big House to then go to Olympus to find out whatwas wrong with Cole. Everyone was solemn and quiet for the whole ride. We gotthere and went up the elevator to the golden doors of Olympus. I grewincreasingly worried as we climbed the steps. Nika stood next to me, Eyes puffyfrom crying. I then worried about what I looked like. Too late now. I think. Whatmade me really nervous was I was about to see the gods, but mainly my mother.I had only seen pictures of her. But Now I was going to meet her in person. Isshe upset over my dad’s death? What will she think of me? I ask myself andfeel myself start to panic and panic tried to take over. I felt Nika pLace a handon my Shoulder. I’m grateful for it as we come to the main room. All the godswere seated on massive thrones, each with their own design. I looked around inwonder at all the gods. Each were at least 12 feet tall or more. They all looked Regal sitting there. My eye caught in a silver throne on the right side of thesemicircle. On the throne sat a a woman with a battle helmet and a spearnext to her. A tawny owl sat on her shoulder. Her eyes pierced through me.Mom. Dad was right, I did have her eyes. It made me sad, him not being ableto be here. But he would be happy with what I’ve done. I tell myself. We walkinto the center of the chamber and Zeus looks upset. He looks over us thenhis eyes fall on Astraea. I….I…. Apologize. He says softly but it still echoes offthe dome roof. I’m sorry. Zeus angrily. We all back up a step, fearing hiswrath. I…um…. Forgive you? Astraea says. Poseidon gives her a thumbs up. Theothers looked around the room but I couldnt stop looking at my mom. Sheinspected our tiny group. Finally, once of them spoke. It was Demeter whospoke. Who are you boy? She asks Cole, whos skin was glowing. Cole, Son ofAres. Cole says. All eyes went to Ares who looked like a cornered animal. Mymom turned to him. Ares, explain yourself before I force it out of you. Shesays coldly. Wow, Mom can really give threats. I think to myself. I saw a briefglance between Ares and Aphrodite. Its simple…. But not. Ares says carefully.Cole lost it. What do you mean?! Cole says hotly. What about Mom?! Cole askshim. That’s.. not yours real mom. Ares says, not looking at him. Cole deflatedand the room got deathly silent. who am I? Cole asks. Ares doesn’t answer.WHO AM I?! Cole yells at him. I knew Cole was one of the good guys but inthat moment he looked ready to kill anyone who got in his way. You are myson! A new voice says. Everyone turns to the voice. Aphrodite stands up andlooks at Cole. What? Cole asks. He is my son. Me and Ares… well we had anight. Cole came along and we changed his genetic appearance to match someof a mortal woman willing to take care of you. We suppressed your abilities tohide you. Aphrodite explained. Everyone stared there shocked. So wait. Cole isa.. my thoughts were interrupted by Artemis voicing the end of my thoughts.He is an Olympian… a god. Everyone looked at each other. Athena was evenshaking her head in disbelief. I couldn’t comprehend it. Cole, a god. Wow.