Isn't She Lovely

Synopsis
It's 1941, in the middle of World War 2. A power-hungry demigod has risen in Germany, attempting to create a perfect race. The gods are ignoring the war, ignoring their children. Demigods are lost in the midst of battle; the camp is crumbling to the ground. And Serena has fallen in love with the young German man hiding in her home.

Disclaimer: Disregarding anything that our favourite author wrote about World War 2 in the Percy Jackson series, this story takes place in the midst of World War 2. The gods, believing that the war is not their problem but agreeing to help, send demigods to fight a power hungry demigod Adolf Hitler in Germany. This story focuses on Serena, a young American demigod who is living in Germany at the time and illegally hiding a Jewish boy Elijah in her bedroom.

First story, please enjoy!

Chapter One
Elijah's perspective

I could hear them coming; their harsh, gruff voices echoing in the dark alley. The winter night was cold and my hands had long turned numb. Yet I continued. Despite hearing the sharp, metallic clangs of metal against metal, proof of their cruel weapons and what was going to be a painful, merciless death for me. I ran. And ran.

I do not even remember what I had done wrong. Two years ago, my mama, papa and brother Jude had been sitting at our dinner. Praying and eating what was unknowing our last peaceful meal. Then, it started. They went against the Jewish, following a vile devil called Adolf Hitler. They came one night to our village and killed Papa. Slaughtered Mama. I ran with Jude but in the darkness of the night, we became separated.

I no longer worry for Jude. I know he is dead.

Call me emotionless, a beast, a monster; cruel. But I not only know he is dead, I am thankful he is dead. This world is no place for a boy like Jude. An innocent, perfect child.

"Nimm den Abschaum! Nimm den Abschaum!" ''Grab the scum! Grab the scum!''

I was not the only one running. Venyn was not far behind me. As I hear a shout, a gunshot and then silence...I know Venyn is now gone. I am alone.

I sprint faster, there is no oxygen left in my lungs. I do not stop. I run. And run.

Suddenly, lights.

I yelp and can hear the footsteps behind me come closer as I stumble.

Gunshots, darkness, stars....Then...An angel.

"Hurry! They're coming! Inside!" She whispered.

Shocked, I pause but she grabs my hand... The angel grabbed my hand....And pulls me inside. Closes the door. Blows out the candles. I am pulled up stairs but suddenly, my legs collapse. She gasps at the loud noise but continues to pull me into a small room.

"Wer sind Sie?" I cough, blood appearing on white carpet, her eyes suddenly worried. "Wh-wh-whoo arre yoo?"

She smiles, a small smile. But somehow, that smile lightens up the room for me. All my pain disappears, my body feels like I had just witnessed a miracle. It felt like Mama was singing a lullaby. Papa was praising my piano. Jude was snuggled with me in bed. It felt like...heaven...

Serena's Perspective

The boy, no- man, relaxed and his eyes fluttered shut. Despite knowing he will not hear me, I whisper a few words to him. Four words; to be exact.

"Serena..." I press a kiss to his forward, praying to Apollo for his health and to Hades to keep him from death as I tend to his wound. "I am Serena..."

And somehow, my prayers were heard.