Author's Note: This is a fic which is completely in letters. The idea is that Nico and Rachel are in Europe, and they are corresponding little postcards/letters with Percy, Annabeth, Sally, Katie Gardner, Travis Stoll, and a few gods. I'm going with the Nico being twenty-one, so the rest of the gang is around twenty-five. (Except for Sally and the gods, of course.) Enjoy!
Disclaimer: I do not own Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
Key for Fonts:
Nico
Rachel (and all gods/goddesses)
Annabeth
Percy
Sally
Travis
Katie
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Dear Annabeth and Percy,
Nico and I are in Ireland at the moment. I must say, being in a population of so many redheads is a bit disconcerting. I'm quite used to feeling special.
I told Nico he should write something too, but he said he'd rather garden with Persephone.
Love, Rachel and Nico.
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Dear Rachel and Nico,
Percy's offended that Nico doesn't want to talk to him. What happened to being "brothers" and having each others backs, and all that meaningless nonsense? The only person who has Percy's back is me, if you know what I mean.
Oh, wait. You don't. Nevermind.
Not much is going on here. Oh, actually, there is some exciting news. Percy just reminded me. (He's not entirely hopeless, I suppose. I may keep him.) Travis proposed to Katie! And she must have been on some sort of illegal substance, because she said yes! I know, right? The wedding's being planned at the moment. Sally is helping Katie, by the way.
But back to Nico. Really, do you even know how to write, let alone hold a pen?
Anyway, Rachel, I'm happy for you and quite impressed. You get to travel all over Europe and you actually got Nico on his feet long enough to shadow travel you there! Well done, Oracle.
OK, I just want to say that I'm happy for you Rachel, but Annabeth's not kidding, Nico. I saved your life. Multiple times. If I were Annabeth, I'd insert something witty here.
He really is upset, Nico. He hasn't gone swimming in three days. It's troubling.
Love, Annabeth and Percy.
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Dear Rachel and Nico,
Annabeth showed me your postcard, and her reply. I need to explain. Firstly, I was a bit intoxicated when I said yes, I won't lie. But the only reason I truly said yes is because I've always wanted to decorate and plan my own wedding!
Maybe you guys should get married. I'll decorate! I'm thinking a sort of dark gothic theme, with some splashes of color here and there. A lot of violets. What do you think?
I'd go to your wedding, but only if I get a front row seat for Apollo's wrath.
Sincerely, Katie and Travis.
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Dear Rachel and Nico,
I think it's lovely that you two are travelling. You're at a perfect age to do it, and I'm sure you're enjoying yourselves.
Nico, dear, Annabeth showed me your letter as well as Katie, and I must say Percy was actually quite disgruntled by your lack of a note. At least have Rachel forge something for you.
I would love to help plan your wedding, by the way.
Love, Sally.
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Dear Annabeth, Percy, Sally, Katie and Travis,
Your letters all came in in a flurry just before we left Dublin, so I decided it would be best if we replied to all of you.
Firstly, do you see that brown stain at the bottom of the page? That's the coffee that Nico choked on when he read Katie's suggestion that we get married. Romantic, ain't it?
I think some Daffodils would be nice with the Violets, Katie. For varieties sake.
Katie are you insane? Do you want Apollo to murder me? And here I thought we were on good terms. Et tu, Brutus.
Sally, I'm sorry if I offended your son. I'll write him his own letter soon. He can save it in his Diary. I hope you're doing well.
Nico only replied to your letters because Sally wrote us.
Love, Rachel and Nico.
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Percy,
I will not say 'Dear' before your name. I'm sorry if it breaks your heart.
Go swimming, goddammit. I can't have Annabeth angry at me when we get back.
If it makes you feel any better, you can be the best man and me and Rachel's nonexistent wedding.
-Nico
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Dear Rachel Elizabeth Dare,
If you get married, I want an invite to the wedding. Just be warned that I will have to kill you after the reception.
Sincerely, Apollo.
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Nico,
No son of mine is marrying the Oracle.
Sincerely, Hades.
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Dear Nico and Rachel,
LOVE the idea of Daffodils with the Violet's, Rachel. That'll really make it pop, won't it?
Nico, Apollo wants an invite to the wedding! Isn't that great?
Katie's leaving out the part about how Apollo is going to kill you both after the reception.
Love, Katie.
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Dear Nico and Rachel,
Katie's beginning to sound very serious about planning your wedding. This appears to be a problem for two reasons.
One: It's taking away from the time she should be using to plan her own wedding.
Two: I love you both, and Apollo murdering you just won't do.
Love, Sally.
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Dear Sally,
But I was really hoping you could be one of my bridesmaids!
THERE IS NO WEDDING! STOP KATIE!
Love, Nico and Rachel.
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Dear Rachel and Nico,
Is a wedding actually happening? I will admit that for practically the first time ever, I am confused. Katie sounds quite certain. As fun as it sounds, isn't it a bit... hm, let me search for the right word... forbidden? Make sure to get back to me on that. Also, how's Paris?
Nico, it would mean a lot more if I could be the actual best man at your actual wedding. Just saying.
Love, Annabeth and Percy.
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Dear Annabeth and Percy,
Who knows? You know, when I was a little girl thinking about the "Big Day" I always thought I'd actually know the date! Life's weird like that. Paris is lovely. We're going onto Berlin tomorrow.
Nico is currently having a nervous breakdown, Percy. But he says 'hi'.
Love, Rachel and Nico.
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Dear Rachel and Nico,
I'm going to need at least $100,000 dollars to cover the expenses of your wedding. I could send you a list of what I'm spending it on, if you like.
Love, Katie.
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Dear Katie,
As nice as it would be to have a beautiful wedding planned by you, the prospect and threatening letters from both Apollo and Hades are causing Nico to have a nervous breakdown of sorts. It's a bit terrifying, actually. And it's ruining our trip.
So, Katie, please continue to plan your own wedding and discontinue the planning of mine. If it makes you feel any better, we'll try to be back in time to go to your and Travis's wedding. I'm sure it will be wonderful. We're in Berlin now, by the way. I'm sure you'd love it.
Love, Rachel.
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Dear Nico,
I hear you're getting married to that Oracle girl. Not sure how that's going to work out exactly, but our family never has been one to play by the rules.
I can't wait to attend!
Love, Demeter.
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Lady Demeter,
I regret to inform you that there is no wedding. I rather like living, and marrying Apollo's sacred Oracle would probably increase my chances of not being allowed to do it anymore. If I ever do get married, I would be honored if you would attend.
Love, Nico.
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Dear Rachel and Nico,
And so the mythical wedding has been called off! I must say, I felt a twinge of sadness. Just a twinge.
I hope you're enjoying Berlin. Keep me posted as you continue on with your trip.
Percy's very upset that there's no wedding, by the way. It'd be cute if it weren't so pathetic.
Love, Annabeth and Percy.
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Dear Rachel and Nico,
I'm sorry that I almost got you killed. Big events just get me so excited, I can barely think straight. Anyway, it would be lovely if you could attend my wedding.
However, I really do need a side project to at least partially distract myself from the fact that I am going to be reciting vows to Travis Stoll. So, I have a new idea, and I'd like to know what you think.
How about Percy and Annabeth get married?
Love, Katie.
Oh, that was so much fun to write! I hope it was enjoyable, and that you guy could follow who was saying what easily enough. REVIEW!