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I would like to thank you for viewing my piece of not-so-amazing awsomeness.

And, Yes, I do realize that this is incredibly similar to an episode of Friends. I apologize.

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Demigods in general are dangerous. But fourteen very ADHD demigods all crammed into one small house?

Pray to the gods nothing explodes.

It was mid-May and we had gathered up all our close friends to celebrate the first birthday of our daughter, Emily Jasmine. Emily, for Emily Dickenson, whom Annabeth adores. Jasmine, because on our very first date, that was the scent she wore, and it became our little signature.

So, after hours of decorating the house with frilly pink decorations, the guests began to arrive. First, it was the Di Angelos. Lucas immediately went over to play with Emily, while Bianca chose to cling to her mother's leg.

Then, Grover, Juniper, and their daughter, Holly got there. Not long after, The Graces and Zhangs appeared, to be quickly proceeded by Clarisse, Chris, and their two children. I was relatively unsurprised that the Valdezes were the last to arrive, since Leo liked to be what he called "fashionably late."

We didn't have a lot of seating, since it was unnecessary in a three-person home, so most people sat on the floor or in foldable chairs. Most of the children- there were seven in total- ran off to Emily's room, but Bianca just sat at her parents' feet. Thalia leaned down and whispered something in her daughter's ear, and Bianca nodded and joined the others.

Thalia sighed. "She's beginning to worry me."

Hazel gave her a reassuring smile. "I'm sure she's fine. It's probably just a phase."

"I know. It's just that Lucas was so outgoing, you know what I mean?'

It's my beautiful wife who answered this time. "Yeah, but you have to remember that not every kid is like Lucas."

Thalia offered a small smile. "Yeah, you're right." She then turned to Leo and Reyna. "So, how were the Virgin Islands?" Leo and Reyna got married in April, and honeymooned in the Virgin Islands for three weeks.

Piper grinned. "Oh, yes. I'm so jealous. Instead, I'm stuck home because of them." She gestured to her very large, pregnant belly. She's carrying twins, one boy and one girl, and her due date's only a few weeks away.

"Well, Beauty Queen," –Piper scowled at Leo's use of the nickname- "they were fantastic. Sun, sand, and the hotel was pretty nice, too, if you know what I mean." He did a little eyebrow wiggle at the sexual implication.

Several people –myself included- chuckled. Reyna gasped and smacked his arm. "Leo!"

Juniper laughed and leaned into her husband. Out of everyone there, they'd been together the longest. "You guys are so cute together."

"I will gladly take credit for that." Jason set the two of them up, partly because both were his friends and single, partly because Leo had a huge crush on his sister and it beginning to bug him. They went on a date, and apparently something clicked, because they'd been together ever since.

Leo laughed. "Kudos to you, man. You found a girl who fits all my requirements: Pretty, smart, and completely out of my league." This made Reyna smile, and she intertwined her fingers with his.

I put my arm around Annabeth. "Yeah, it's a wonder she stayed with you." The prophecy of seven brought us all together, and Leo and I became close. Not best friends close, but almost.

Leo made a face at me. "Ha, ha. Very Funny. Let's all make fun of the Latino."

There's a loud cry from the other room, and Holly comes running in, tears in her eyes. "Mommy, Luke hit me!" she wailed.

Nico sighed. "Lucas Nathaniel Di Angelo, get in here!"

Luke walked in. "It wasn't my fault." He crossed his arms, surely trying to look intimidating, but on him it looked adorable.

Grover looked at his daughter and says, "Holly, what happened?"

She sniffed. "I was playing with one of Emmy's dolls, and Luke took it from me. So, I called him a meanie, and he hit me!"

Nico pinched the bridge of his nose. "Luke, why did you take her doll?"

"She said I'm bad at sword-fighting." True to his namesake, Luke had a passion for swords.

Grover and Nico shared a look. "Go back and play. And no hitting!" The frowning Di Angelo said.

Luke scampered off, probably to terrorize more children, but Holly just pouted. "It hurts, Mommy."

"Where does it hurt?" Holly pointed to a spot on her small arm. Juniper kissed where she pointed. "There, all better." She planted a kiss on her forehead. "Now, go play."

She nodded. "Okay." Then, she ran down the hallway to the room.

Nico smiled as Thalia. "I wonder where he gets that from," he said pointedly.

"Shut up." She moved her hand to shove him, but he grabbed it and interlaced it with his own. He pressed their foreheads together, and began to whisper something to her, that I couldn't hear.

Though, apparently Leo- who was sitting right in front of them- did, because he groaned. "Guys, get a room."

They slowly inched apart. Nico glowered at Leo. Desperate to change the subject, I said, "So, What did you guys get Emily?"

Leo smiled deviously, and I was instantly worried. "Something to remember her Uncle Leo by."

"Oh, my gods, Leo. If you got my daughter a flamethrower, I swear-"

He rolled his eyes. "Chill, Percy. I was just joking. We got her… err… what did we get her again, Rey?"

She smiled. "One of those talking rocking horses."

My thought? Oh shit. Just what we need. Annabeth, on the other hand, had a different reaction. "Oh, that's so sweet. She'll love it."

At that moment. With a squeal, Selena Rodriquez came bolting down the hallway as fast as she could on her toddler legs. She ran full force into Clarisse's legs. "Mom. Mom. Mom. Mom."

Clarisse pushed a strand of wavy, dark hair out of her daughter's deep brown eyes. "What, sweetheart?"

She pointed over to the corner where Emily's gifts were stacked. "Ry said presents." "Ry" was the closet she could get to her brother's name with her two year old grammar.

Clarisse smiled down at her. "Did Ryan tell you there are presents?"

She nodded. "Em open."

"That's right. Emily will open them."

She pursed her lips. "I want open."

She chuckled. "No, Selena. You can't open those. They are Emily's."

She pouted. "Mom. Open!" Her voice level was gradually rising, as it always did with her.

Annabeth got up and knelt in front of Selena. "How about you help Emmy open her presents?"

Selena smiled and nodded. Clarisse said to her, "What do you say to Annabeth?"

"Tank you, ah bef." She climbed into her mother's lap.

Annabeth came over and joined me again. "That was really nice of you, Annie," I said quietly.

She smiled. "Let's get this party started."

Frank, who was closest to the hallway, got the kids. They all settled in front of the presents, right behind Annabeth, who would help Emily, Me, because I'm videotaping, and Selena.

One by one, we eventually got through all of it. She ended up with four outfits, a rocking horse, several toys, and a box of blocks. Then we cut cake, which was in the shape of a pink and brown owl. As everyone was eating, I walked over to Thalia and Nico, Camera up and ready to record. "Hey, guys. We're making a video with messages with all the important people from her life. We're gonna play it for her on her sixteenth birthday to show her just how loved she is. We'd love it if you'd say something."

Thalia said, "Yeah, we'd love to." I hit record. "Hi, Emily. We're your Godparents, Thalia and Nico. I know you're growing into a beautiful young lady, and we want to say that we're so proud of you. If you ever need anything, just give us a call." She elbowed Nico.

Nico said, "Oh. Um, some helpful advice: Avoid monsters if possible, and stay alive." I hit stop.

"What was that? Stay alive? Come on!" Thalia fixed him with a stare and I walk away and over to Frank.

Pressing play again, I say, "Got anything to say to Emily on her sixteenth birthday?"

"Yeah, um, well, happy birthday, because it's obviously your birthday, and hopefully i-it's happy and such. And hopefully I'm not this stupid in fifteen years."

Hazel, who watching the horrific scene walked over and put her hand on his shoulder. "Don't bet on it, dear." Then, she turned to the camera. "Happy birthday, Emily. We love you so much. And if you ever need help convincing your father to let you do something, I'm your gal."

I shoot her a look before moving on to Clarisse and Chris. "Happy birthday, Em. If you ever want help kicking someone's ass, call me," Clarisse said.

Needless to say, I wasn't happy with her message, or Hazel's either.

Next it's Leo. "Hey, Emily, It's your super cool, super amazing, not technically your biological uncle, Uncle Leo here. Happy birthday, girl. And maybe by now, your father will trust me not to burn down your house."

And then it was Reyna's. "Happy birthday. I love you, girl. And remember, crack is whack."

Grover's was unintelligible through the mouthful of cake.

Juniper wished her a happy birthday and warned her against forest fires.

Luke said, "Happy birthday, Emmy. And, remember: I am the best sword-fighter ever."

Holly sang her happy birthday and Lena did a birthday dance. Ryan reminded her that he is the coolest person to ever walk the earth. Selena just babbled at the camera, and Bianca simply waved.

Finally, I had Thalia hold the camera, and I picked up Emily and stood beside Annabeth, who said, "Hi, Emily. It's Mom and Dad. Happy birthday sweetheart. The moment I felt you kick in my belly, I knew that you would be the best thing that ever happened to me, to us. We love you more than anything."

I said, "Hey, Em. Happy birthday. And, in case you're wondering, you are not allowed to date until you are thirty. I love you so much."

Thalia put down the camera. "This was such a great idea. " Then, there's a surprised scream coming from the kitchen area. We went in there to find Piper clutching her stomach, with a wet spot on the floor beneath her. "Oh, gods," she said. "The babies are coming."

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