*Author's note: In which Callie has an interesting conversation with, a god (I left it for interpretation so hopefully this isn't offensive)... This comes after the prologue, so be sure to read that first. Sorry I was going to post this yesterday, but it was Dad's birthday, so it was kind of hectic.*
“Hello Calliope.”
“Who’s there?”
“Did you know the Calliope is a type of hummingbird? They are fiercely loyal and protective, you know.” Noted. He seems to be avoiding personal questions.
“So?” My head hurt, and when I tried to stand up, my feet buckled under me. I righted myself, but had no weight resting on my legs. Weird. I seem to be… floating?
“So I’m granting your wish. The one you made as you were dying? I’m told it is one I should grant, since you died for others. Impressive, by the way. Not many would jump in front of a truck for their siblings.”
“My… wish? Wait you’re sending me back?” Yes! I could protect the twins again!
“Not quite. You see… you’re dead. I’m not reversing that. That would be too much trouble. But, in another universe, you are still alive.”
“Wait. So you’re sending me somewhere else? Why?”
A deep chuckle. My breath is bated. “Well you see, Calliope-”
“Callie. No one calls me that.”
He smiles. Now I can make out the shape of a man, though the edges of his figure are blurred, almost like they weren’t there. His features were ever-changing, blinding to look at. “Of course, but you’ll understand the irony of this new universe you are being sent to. Just… don’t die. I can’t grant you any more special wishes after this.”
“Okay. But- how will I know who my sisters are? Won’t they look different? Where am I going? What’s it like?” My voice is fading. So is my vision. I start to panic- I’m not ready for a different universe! I was hardly prepared for the one I grew up in!
“Yes. But their souls will still call to yours, as siblings’ souls do. And you’ll do fine, Calliope. As long as you don’t die.”
Why does he think I’m going to die?!
Your idea is quite original and I'm really intrigued to know what's going to happen to her. 
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