Chapter 7

December 27, 2019

It was a fittingly cold day and masses of people had turned up to the combined funeral of Perseus Jackson and Annabeth Chase. The gods had found a way to allow their mortal parents and siblings into the heavily guarded camp. This was a highly vulnerable occasion seeing as it was very emotionally charged for not only the demigods but the gods present as well. The waters had reflected the grief of Poseidon, and Athena had retreated to her chambers today, but they were by far not the only gods affected. There was a much larger population of demigods present than had been at a single location since the two camps had been separated. Piper clung to Jason tears streaming down both their faces, Hazel sat in between Nico and Frank too much in shock to cry. Thalia and Reyna sat with Andromeda on Reyna's lap behind Jason and Piper with the Huntresses. Thalia rested her head on Reyna's shoulder and Fallon laid a hand on Thalia's shoulder as tears drenched Reyna's shirt. Clarisse, Malcolm, Travis, Connor, Lou Ellen and their respective partners sat in the back. Clarisse sat stone-faced as Chris wrapped an arm around her, she would never admit it, but the two demigods had had a huge impact on her life. Malcolm was stoic, staring at Andromeda with a fond sadness in his eyes. Chiron stood in the front near the meticulously created pyres and began to speak.

"We are joined here today in remembrance of two demigods who changed our society as we know it. I knew Annabeth Chase since she was seven and she had always had a bright mind, even for a child of Athena. Annabeth played a crucial role in both the Titan and Giant wars, we can also thank her for the part she played in uniting the Romans and the Greeks. Annabeth had many plans in life, she was still redesigning Olympus, had plans for buildings in the mortal world, and was designing new weapons and protection systems with a team. Her mind will be greatly missed, but that says nothing of her chivalry and compassion. She is loved greatly and by many. Perseus Jackson came into camp at the age of twelve and was immediately pushed into the deep end yet he always managed to come out on top. He had the patience of a saint and was always willing to lend a helping hand or a shoulder to lean on. The kindness he emanated will be shown in the camp and our actions. It is undeniable that the two of them loved each other. The two were always side by side protecting each other. Perseus will always be known as the hero of Olympus, but the most important title he held in his life was that of a father. It may not mean much to us now, but if they could have chosen any way to go protecting their daughter is something they would not regret. As we all know funerals are for the living." Chiron ended on a choked out note. The pyres were unconventional, just as their relationship had been, blue and green threads intertwined with gray and gold in a tapestry made in a collaboration of the camps. Although it was unconventional it was only fitting that they would be seen from the way they had always been in life, together.