I think for a penultimate chapter, this one isn't too bad. I did a bit of research on weddings and used it in here. I kind of feel like death right now because I had to do an extreme workout in gym, then do choreography for the school musical for a half hour in heels :-| Oh well, here's the next chapter anyways!


Annabeth's POV

My dad met me at the Aphrodite cabin. He was the only other person who knew about Magnus's lineage. Piper had gone to let everyone know that I was ready. It was time to start the wedding.

"You look very beautiful," my dad complimented. His tie was a bit lopsided, but other than that, he had cleaned up nicely. He wasn't even wearing his aviator's hat.

"Thank you," I answered. I took his arm, and he led me to the mouth of the strawberry fields, where we would be waiting while the procession started.

"You look amazing!" Hazel said, coming up to meet us. "I wish Leo were here to see this, though." She looked a bit out of place in the gold dress, but she seemed sad at her mention of Leo. We all missed him. She toyed with the flower that was woven into her braided hair.

"Thanks," I said again. I looked to where my other bridesmaids, Piper, Reyna, and Thalia were. They looked beautiful in their dresses, though Reyna looked uncomfortable in hers. Thalia had gone to the Zeus cabin a moment ago, I guess to recall some memories.

I felt a sharp tap on my shoulder. I turned around and came face-to-face with Thalia. I smiled. "You look nice."

She was wearing a silver dress with faux fur boots. Somehow, Piper had convinced her to put an electric blue flower in her spiky hair. "Thanks. How are you holding up?"

"Fine. I guess I'm a little nervous, but nothing could possibly go wrong right now. Right?"

"Well, Camp Half-Blood is a very safe place. The worst that can happen is if your mom turns Percy into a frog," Thalia joked.

"Very funny," I said. I scanned the fields, looking, daring for anything to go wrong.

Before we could talk any more, the Nine Muses struck up the wedding music. Thalia darted to the other bridesmaids, and slowed, walking gracefully down the aisle with Grover, between strawberry bushes toward our makeshift altar.

I saw Percy come out from the side of the fields, going to stand on the altar. He looked really handsome in the gray suit he was wearing.

Soon, I would be able to spend every moment of my life with him.

Next came the flower girls. I don't know who asked, but Aphrodite went down the aisle with Julia, the little girl from New Rome. Julia was adorable in her lavender dress, and Aphrodite was just as beautiful as usual.

My dad brought me along, staying three feet behind the flower girls, but still maintaining a constant pace. We passed all the campers from both camps in the back rows. I noticed Will Solace and Nico sitting close to each other. Next, we passed the gods. A lot of minor gods came too, like Iris and Hebe. Even Hera came, an obviously fake smile plastered on her face.

Next, the entire Athena cabin was gathered, all smiling brightly at me. Carly, a ten-year-old Athena camper, waved at me. I smiled and waved back.

Mrs. Jackson, Paul, Tyson, Athena, and Poseidon were in the front row. Mrs. Jackson was already crying, glowing with pride. Paul and Poseidon looked the same way, and Athena, for once, didn't look like she was going to kill Percy. She wasn't exactly smiling, but this was a huge step up.

Finally we got to the altar. I stepped up and stood across from Percy.

Chiron stepped up between us. "We are gathered here today to witness the conjoining of the lives of two of the greatest heroes of this day and age." He looked at me, pride glowing in his eyes. I knew he hadn't seen a lot of weddings between the people at camp, so this was very special for him. "Annabeth Chase, you may recite your marriage vows."

I took a deep breath. "Percy, even though you can be a seaweed brain sometimes, you are one of the most caring, kind, and sweetest boys I've ever met. I may not have liked you at first, but our first quest together was one of the most memorable times of my life." I paused, taking a breath. "And now, today, is the greatest moment of my life. I can honestly say that every moment I share with you is the greatest moment of my life, but this tops all of them."

Chiron turned to Percy. "Perseus Jackson, you may recite your marriage vows."

"Annabeth, from the moment we met, I knew you were special. Even though the first thing you said to me was 'You drool when you sleep,' you were like a girl out of my fantasies. And the way you get your hair to look like the curls of a princess without really trying. It was like, even when you hated me, something made me even more attracted to you. It has been like that since we were twelve. I love you more than anything in the world, Annabeth. I'll always remember that."

Chiron looked out to the audience. A few girls wiped away tears. "If anyone objects to this marriage, speak now or forever hold your peace."

Moments later, nobody has objected. Chiron opened his mouth to start the next piece of the wedding.

"HEY!"


That's right, a cliffhanger. I just couldn't help myself! Final chapter is being posted tomorrow.