Yes! Right as I'm writing this, a blizzard is raging outside. But I'm sitting on a comfy chair, eatin brownies in front of a toasty fire. Hard life, eh? Nahh…
ANYWAYS
This fanfic is the main event, the big kahuna in people's (or demigods) lives. Totally fun to write, and hopefully just as much to read.
Thalia: say it
Alyssa: say what?
Annabeth: the disclaimer
Alyssa: oh, yes. I shall
Nico: Any day now…
Alyssa: even though I write I am not Rick Riordan. I type therefore I am does not apply to this situation. Any characters mentioned are…
Thalia: not yours
Alyssa: They all belong to…
Percy: Rick Riordan.
Alyssa: Yes. Yes they do.
ON WITH THE PLOT!
Enjoy!
-Silence Nevermore
I wanted to slaughter my flowers.
And my dress
And these annoying shoes that kept giving me blisters
I wasn't used to fancy, and was perfectly happy in jeans and a t-shirt for the rest of my life. Yet here I am, hiding behind Thalia's pine and praying that no one will find me.
Like that was going to happen.
Cause I was the girl drowning underneath lace and gods forbid, ribbons.
The big event, me being the climax; Just another chance to embarrass the Hades out of myself.
But he was waiting for me, waiting in his cabin with a ring in his hand.
A ring that he promised to me.
Sighing, I got up and brushed the sand off my pants and pretended to not sob.
Me? Crying? Nah…
I wasn't ready for this
Soon enough the swarm caught up to me, asking why on Olympus I wasn't there yet. Because, the wedding starts in like six hours, you know. Zeus help me…
I obediently followed the crowd after they made sure my fiancé was in his cabin, because of course, that kid is all for sneaking around. They sat me down on a rolling chair and fixed me up until I looked presentable. I wasn't getting anything fancy, hopefully.
I had a chance, though. The only people I allowed to help were level headed, and respected my wishes. Once I was scrubbed down, I took a quick shower and thought about my soon to be husband. He was sweet, brave and loved me for all that I was. I saved his life and he rescued me (both physically and emotionally) from our enemy. We had met when we were scrawny twelve year olds, kids, really.
He had taken my heart a long time ago, repaired the broken and missing pieces with the hope and dreams for our life together. Together, we were whole. Apart, we are broken; alone and scarred. One time, when he invited me over for our first Christmas (the year after the whole Gaia appaloosa) took an orange and compared it to us; Side by side and impossible to separate. When he kissed me, his mom sighed in the background. His face burned, matching mine exactly. I laughed at the good memory and wondered why I was so lucky. Other girls may have nice boys, but I got the freaking hero of Olympus. Don't tell him though, the kid's head is big enough already.
I returned to my chair, now downed in a dressing gown.
"Your hair really is beautiful, dear. At least I have something to work with" Mrs. Blofis smiled, fluffing my hair to frame my face.
"Thanks, Mrs. Blofis"
"Honey, call me Sally. I am, sorry, will be, your mother-in-law today. I'm so excited for you guys!" she gushed as Thalia walked in
"Yikes, what died on your head kid?" She mocked, picking up a damp strand "I hope it's going to look better than that Mrs. Blofis. She's going to scare away Kelp face. Run for the hills! Annabeth discovered makeup!"
"Shut it Electra. My hairdo is the least of your worries right now."
"Oh, and I suppose something else is"
"Alright girls, we've still got to help this hopeless thing into an appropriate hairstyle."
"Like what?" Thalia asked facing the mirror we all crowded around
"I was thinking a low bun, with little curly strands framing her face. Since her dress is strapless, I'll make it messy."
So it turns out that Sally was a hairdresser before she met Poseidon, so she was hired to do mine and all of the bridesmaid's hair.
"Here's the dress" someone called as the door creaked open. When she came into view, I was shocked that it was… it was…
"Lady Athena? What are you doing here?" Thalia asked, taking the dress from my mother's arms
"Helping my favourite daughter get ready for her wedding day" Athena said, brushing back her hair. Sally stood stock still in awe of the goddess
"Mom?" I turned around and gave her a hug. I hadn't seen her in ages, not since my birthday a couple of months ago.
"You look amazing Annabeth. I'm so proud of you." She waved her hand and something small fell to her palm
"Here, I brought you a wedding present." She slipped something cool on my neck. I turned around to face the mirror.
It was beautiful
A silver chain with a jewelled pendant, intertwined with an owl. The whole thing was delicate silver with aqua stones.
My mother, the great goddess Athena approved.
Thank Zeus almighty she approved.
I compared it to my promise ring, which was now my engagement ring. The resemblance was impeccable, the stones, the silver; it was all the same.
"Beautiful" Mrs. Blof… Sally breathed "Annabeth that will look beautiful with your gown!"
"Here" Thalia placed the garment bag in my hands "Go get dressed. The wedding starts in an hour"
An hour
I would be married in an hour
Oh. My. gods.
I can't do it
Oh gods I just can't do it.
But I have to. I can't leave Percy hanging like that. I promised to marry him, and wasn't planning on backing out.
So, I took the dress (and all the crap that contained) and changed like the good little bride I was.
I stepped out of the bathroom and into the spotlight
"Oh, gods, Annabeth! You look amazing! Percy's going to be drooling all over that dress!"
I looked at the mirror
The girl wasn't me.
She was a fine woman in a white dress. A girl with taste, and an actual hairdo of curly blond. Her gown was strapless; with tucks and folds that let it gather at her hip in a beautiful bouquet of shimmer. Diamond beads adorned the tight bodice and a sweetheart neckline graced her neck. The whole thing fell to the floor, even with heels. On her neck hung a turquoise necklace; matching her band on her second finger. Her watery eyes shone, complimenting the make-up; not the other way around.
She was beautiful
"Percy doesn't know how lucky he is" Athena whispered in my ear "And dear? I am so proud of you"
That was the best present of them all.
I don't remember the ceremony much. But I do recall waiting behind a sand dune, waiting for the bloody music to start. When I saw him, time screamed to a stop. Which may, in my case, have been reality for all I know.
He stood there, at the end of the 'isle' with a smile that could light up the dark side of the moon. Grover stood beside him, with only a suit jacket because 'goats don't wear pants'. He leaned over and whispered something in Percy's ear. His gaze never left me, which sent shivers down my spine. At that very moment, I realized something
I don't deserve him.
He was a son of Poseidon; a son of the big three. He defeated the Minotaur with no experience and no help when he was just twelve years old. He battled every monster in the book and won, no questions asked. He was the saviour of Olympus and turned down immortality, to be with me. He was the one in the Great Prophesy and faced it; knowing that he might die in the end.
I stopped dead in my tracks.
Percy looked at me with pure fear and rushed to my side.
"I can't" I muttered, tears swimming in my eyes
"Beth, what's wrong? Are you ok? What happened?" he asked, lifting up my chin forcing me to face those worried eyes. I had scared him
"I can't do this. Oh Percy I just can't" I said, forcing my head back down
"Can't do what? Marry me?" he asked, pure pain in his expression
"No. oh no. not that. I just… I mean, I want to. Of course I do"
"Annabeth I've known you for twelve years. You're lying through your teeth. If you don't want to, I'll respect that. All I want is for you is to be happy."
Which made this all the much harder
"You do make me happy Percy. And I love you. But I don't… I can't… no never will, deserve you. You're just too good for me"
"I think it's rather the other way around Beth" he said, whiping away a stray tear "why in Hades would you think that?"
I burst out crying and sobbed into his shoulder. He repositioned himself so he was hugging me, and rubbed my back, murmuring into my ear
"Annabeth, I will never deserve you. You're too smart and gorgeous and I'm the luckiest guy alive because I have you. You've saved my life far too many times to count and as far as I'm concerned, I don't deserve you. I love you Annabeth Jackson. Your my everything, and I want to spend the rest of my life with you." He picked up my finger.
"You see this ring? This ring means a promise. It means I love you and will never intentionally leave you." he shot a glance at Hera
"Why would you doubt that?" he spoke so low that it sent shivers up my spine.
"And Annabeth?"
"Yes?" I managed, whiping away my tears
"You look so beautiful tonight. I'm so glad I have you"
I stared at him in awe
"Annabeth Chase, will you marry me?"
I looked in his eyes and saw our future together: One full of hope and love, joys and happiness. I made my decision. One that I had really known for a long time. Since the day we had met
"Yes." I took his hand. My father stood next to my stepmom, looking at me through worried eyes. I hadn't even noticed.
Percy offered my hand to my dad, but he just smiled and whispered something into my lover's ear. He nodded and took my arm as we walked down the aisle. I kicked off my fancy heels as he shed his uncomfortable shoes. We walked down to Chiron barefoot in the sand.
"Are you alright?" my teacher asked, noticing my subtle change in emotions
"Yes. Now I am" I said, squeezing Percy's hand. Chiron smiled at us, glad that we had lasted this far.
"Welcome dear friends. We are here…"
I knew Chiron was speaking, but my eyes never left my lovers face. He meant the world to me and I would willingly die if it meant saving him. We faced each other on the beach, lost in the others gaze. He slid a golden band on my second finger
"Annabeth I love you. Love absolutely everything about you. Like when you discover something new, and your face lights up. or when you defeat a monster and give me that thankful-that-i-just-didn't-die-look that makes me weak at the knees. But together, we are better than we ever could be apart. You are my perfect other half. My soul mate until the end of time. Not even the war and turmoil could tear us apart. Annabeth Chase, you mean the world to me, Marry me?" I swallowed back my tears and hugged him for all that it was worth. But I steadied my breathing and recited the vows that I meant with all my heart.
"Percy, I would do anything with you. Follow you anywhere as long as it means we stay together. Times may get hard, and bad things happen. But we always pull through; together. No matter what happens, I want you at my back, when I'm going to cry, I want you at my side. You've protected me from everything that the world throws at us, and as far as I'm concerned." I took a deep breath "Nothing. Not death itself will tear a love like this apart." I slid the matching band on his ring finger, giving him a teary smile. He smiled back with the tiniest trace of a tear forming in his eye.
"Percy Jackson, you may kiss the bride!"
-Percy's Point of View-
I grinned like an idiot at my bride as I pulled her close. When our lips met, the world sighed behind us. I didn't want to let go, and knew that really, I never would.
"I present to you Percy and Annabeth Jackson!" Chiron announced as we broke apart, holding the others hand. Clapping and cheering lead the way as we ran down the aisle.
Annabeth tried to stop when we were out of view, but I didn't let her. Instead I pulled her close and whispered "You're not letting me go that easily Annabeth Jackson"
She blushed at my words and turned to face me
"No, I'll never let go"
This time, she was the one who leaned in, but by no means did I refuse. Her face was relaxed, her lips as smooth as sea glass. Her grey eyes for once were closed in absolute perfection. I was the luckiest guy on earth today, and had to make sure she knew it. I spun her around, her dress blowing in the wind, she laughed with pure joy. Nothing else mattered but my bride, nothing else mattered as much to me, and nothing was quite as precious.
We broke apart in a desperate attempt to breathe.
Oh. My. gods. We're married
The reception was something, to say the least. We both picked up a cupcake (blue frosted, of course) and poised to throw.
"I never was good at javelin…" I tried to say but Annabeth shut me up pretty quick. A blue cupcake of death hurtled towards me at terminal velocity, smacking me on the cheek.
"Oh, yeah?" I asked, licking cake off my fingers "Try this for size" I shoved a handful on her forhead. So mature, I know. But hey. It's my wedding.
When the night was finally over, we drove to our beach. Basking in the setting sun. I held her hand as we walked through the cool water.
"I'm so happy, Percy" she spoke with her eyes shining "Thanks for making this the best day of my life."
"The days not over yet" I dropped her hand and picked her up, bridal style.
"Percy! Let me go!" she yelled as I tightened my grip on her. She was not a girly girl by the loosest of definitions, but perfect for me. So I picking her up in an attempt to be romantic did not fit in her top ten list, but I did it anyway. She dropped a hand to pick up her skirt from falling in the water. So, we stood there; together. Watching our first sunset as husband and wife.
When the sun finally set, I put her down. Letting her walk to our house by herself. Annabeth designed the place herself; and it was only done a few weeks ago. For us, it was perfect. A sweet little cottage right on the ocean, facing the setting sun. The house was rustic, with wood beams and a huge stone fireplace in the living room. Floor to ceiling bookshelves filled the 'study' with only room for a overstuffed chair and a small table.
Annabeth walked into the place to see that everything was there. The house was completely moved in.
"What? How? Percy, you said... Oh thank the gods that's done."
I dropped our bags as she ran into my arms. I have to admit, it felt so good my eyes got a tad watery. But I wasn't ashamed, only real men cry.
"Percy?"
"Hmm?"
"You ready?"
"Always have been."
And yes. I am ending it there. Nobody needs a sex scene. Anyway… tell me what you think. I'm always open to new ideas :)
-Silence Nevermore