Summary: Percy and Apollo think that all troubles are behind them. But is it true? With the upcoming wedding, they have to cope with angry goddesses and revealed lies that may actually break them apart. Is their love strong enough? Fem!Percy; Sequel to The Kisses of the Sun.

Disclaimer: I'm a teenager, I have long brown hair and the last time I looked in the mirror I was a female. So there is no way I'm Rick Riordan. And sadly I don't own Percy Jackson and the Olympians (Although I wish I owned Apollo :) )

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The Underworld was a cold and unfriendly place, perfectly fitting in the mortals' idea of Hell. Apollo, who had never actually been there before, flinched at the screams coming from the Fields of Punishment. He and Hermes were silently climbing the stairs of Hades' palace, both deep in thoughts. The messenger often threw side glances at his brother, noticing how pale his skin was, wondering if it was because of Percy's death, or because of the place. He was afraid about Apollo's intentions but didn't dare to ask. He could see the confidence on the other god's face and found himself sure that his brother could handle the situation. And that was what worried him even more.

They didn't meet anyone on their way to the throne room until they actually entered with sinking hearts. They expected to find Hades there sitting by himself. But for their surprise he was not alone. A beautiful young woman was sitting by his side. Percephone. The visitors approached the couple, nodding their heads in respect. "Sister, Uncle." Hermes greeted. The female goddess gave him a warm smile, totally unfitting for a queen of the Underworld but Hades did not react in any way. He was angry. It was obvious on his face and the messenger took an involuntary step back, feeling scared of the god's fury. But then he pulled himself together and calmed down, turning towards his sister once again. "It's a fantastic surprise to see you Persephone, but may I ask what brings you here this time of the year?"

"I decided to come home earlier." She shot a glance at the god next to her. "I missed my husband too much."

Apollo frowned at that. What? Persephone hated Hades. She would never come back willingly if there wasn't a reason. And then he realized – She had known they would come. She was there hopefully to protect them from her husband's anger.

"Nephew." Hades, who had been silent since they arrived, drawled out. Both visitors looked at him expectantly, but it was Apollo he was glaring at. "May I ask what brings you here in my home… uninvited?" Sensing the venom in the god's voice, Hermes closed his eyes and prayed to his father, that Apollo was enough smooth-tongued to get out of this situation.

"Lord Hades, please, forgive the intrusion. I do not mean any harm." The sun god started quietly. "I am here with a request."

"Request? What could you possibly want from me?"

Apollo took a deep breath. There it was. The moment of the truth. "I'm here to ask you to-" He hesitated for a second. "- to return Percy Jackson to the land of the living."

"No way!" Hades snapped the moment the Olympian's words had left his mouth. "I cannot do that."

The sun god felt his anger flare up. "You did it for Orpheus. You let him take Eurydice out of here."

"But he couldn't stand the temptation. I learned from my mistakes." Hades huffed. "Plus, he impressed us with his playing."

"Is that what you want?" Apollo snapped. "You want me to sing?" "Hades," Persephone finally stepped in, putting her hand on his shoulder. "We already know of Apollo's skills. There is no need to make him play."

"Still, I will not return the girl! She's already dead. Her soul is resting in the Elysium."

"Please, husband, fulfill Apollo's request. I do not wish to see my brother sad for the rest of the eternity."

Hades stayed silent for a moment, before letting out a loud sigh. "Fine, have it your way." A smile appeared on the sun god's face. "But you must follow the same rules as Orpheus. You cannot look at her until you reach the surface. She will follow you." Apollo's grin vanished. No looking back. The deathly ultimatum. He knew his son hadn't had the will to do it, but was he able? But he had to. This was the only way if he wanted see her again.

"Alright." He agreed. "Hermes will lead me."

The messenger nodded, bowing to the king and queen of the Underworld, before exiting the room. Apollo stayed behind, turning to face the couple. "Thank you, Uncle. I will return the favour some day." Then he turned on his heel and followed his brother.

"Come," Hermes said motioning to follow him. And the sun god did it, bowing his head slightly. They walked and walked and walked in silence. Apollo strained his ears to hear something, to feel her presence. But he couldn't. There was no sound of steps, no breathing. "Is she there?" He asked his companion, fighting not to turn around look for her himself. Hermes stopped to look behind his shoulder. "Yes," He said. "She's standing right behind you."

Apollo squeezed his eyes closed before continuing the journey. The exit was probably close. And there it was. A streak of light. Sun rays. He would be able to see her again so soon. Why didn't he just turn around? Just a little peak. No! He growled mentally. You can't.

A few more steps. That was all. But the temptation was almost too much. You can do this. He repeated this in his head like a mantra. And then finally he took the last step, going out at the sunlight. He could hear Hermes coming out next. He strained his ears, his heart skipping a beat as he heard another lighter steps approach. Apollo knew she was standing next to him. He could hear her heartbeat, now strong and steady, he could hear as the breath passed through her lips. But he couldn't look at her. Not yet.

Percy could see Apollo's tense posture as lead her out of the endless maze of dark tunnels that the Underworld was made of. Often he paused for a second, his head turning slightly to the side as if he was fighting the desire to look back. She wanted desperately to hug him, to put a hand on his shoulder and give him strength to continue. But she couldn't. She was forbid to talk or touch him, even come close to him.

Hermes walked next to his brother confidently, although he sometimes glanced at her behind his shoulder. She smiled at him then, before her gaze returned to the form of he fiancé. Fiancé. She flinched slightly at the word. She didn't know what they were anymore. She loved him, of course she did, but she was not sure if she was ready to forgive him and trust him again.

She stopped as he did, watching in fear as his head titled to the side. But then he sighed, running a hand through his hair and continuing.

Percy felt a smile grow on her face as they got closer and closer to the exit. They stepped out and she let out a relieved sigh. Her head spun for a moment and she gasped but then the uncomfortable feeling was gone and she took a deep breath. She was alive. A heart was beating in her chest, air entered her lungs.

She expected Apollo to turn around and hug her or something like that. But he stood frozen at his spot with his back turned towards her. For her surprise, Hermes turned around and hugged her. "Percy," He breathed out. "It's good to see you alive." She hugged him, back knowing that there was nothing romantic in the gesture. When they pulled away, the girl nodded towards Apollo, silently asking what was wrong with him. Hermes just shrugged although he eyed his brother worriedly.

Suddenly the sun god spun around but instead of Percy, he looked straight to Hermes, as if not even noticing the girl standing there. "We must return to Olympus." And then he was gone in a flash. Percy felt as if she would cry. The man she loved acted as if she didn't exist.

"He loves you." Hermes assured her, putting a hand on her shoulder. "Perhaps she just needs some time to come around."

"Perhaps." Poseidon's daughter agreed half heartily, not really believing the Olympian's words, and let him take her to Olympus.

Her eyes widened at the scene before her. All the gods and goddesses were silent, heads bowed and shoulders slumped. She had never seen them like this. They did not notice her, probably because the shadow hid her well enough even for their immortals eyes. She stepped forward, the faint thump of her foot touching the ground echoing through the throne room. Immediately, ten heads snapped up and ten pairs of eyes bored into her. The girl shifted uncomfortably under the gods' unbelieving looks. Then her dad literally ran towards her, enveloping her in a bone crushing hug, very much like the ones Tyson used to give her. Then she felt something wet on her shoulder and it took her a moment to realize what it was. Tears. Her immortal, all powerful dad was crying. Because of her. She wrapped her hands around his middle and buried her head in his shoulder. "I'm here Daddy." Percy whispered, the sound being a bit muffled. Daddy. It was a word so usual for some normal kid, but for Percy it was a big deal. It was a word that had never left her mouth before, simply because she had no one to call that. But now when she finally said it, it felt right. "I love you, daddy." She felt him stiffen for a moment and she feared she had said something wrong. But then he tightened his hold of her. "I love you, too, Percy." Then he pulled away and the demigoddess saw that he was smiling. The same smile she remembered from when she was a baby.

The other gods stepped forward to greet her and even Dionysus (who had warmed up to her after the war) and Ares mumbled a polite greeting. The only thing that concerned Percy was the fact that Apollo hadn't looked at her even once. Her heart was heavy and she quickly excused herself, claiming that she needed a rest. She headed right to the sun god's house, feeling anger slowly building up in her chest. She opened the door roughly stopping at the sight before her. The whole house looked as if a hurricane had blown through it. The floor was covered in pieces of glass and other materials from the broken furniture and objects rolling around. She stepped inside unsurely, slowly climbing upstairs. Thankfully everything was alright on the second floor, so she had no problems reaching the main bedroom. There everything was as she had left it. Even her Greek Mythology book was laying opened on the bed where she had threw it before going out.

Noticing her suitcase in the corner of the room she threw it open and started throwing her things inside. She didn't fold her clothes. She couldn't care less about them now. Too deep in thought, the girl didn't even notice Apollo stepping into the room and leaning against the doorway. "You are leaving." He stated with no emotion coloring his voice. Percy stiffened at the sound but did not look up. "What do you expect me to do?" She asked coldly. "At least look at me when I talk to you!" She screamed suddenly, her fury returning with full power. "You brought me back from the death, for Zeus' sake, and now you don't even want to look at me! Aren't you at least going ask for forgiveness?"

Apollo's shoulders slumped and he bowed his head slightly. "I cannot ask for something I do not deserve." Her mouth fell open. "I'm not worthy of looking you in the eyes. I'm a cheater. I'm a murderer. There are no words to express how sorry I am for everything I have done to you, for every time I have caused you pain." He then lifted his head and Percy gasped at the sight of his wet cheeks and bloodshot eyes. "I know, I cannot ask you to love me, but you should know that I still love you. And will love you for the eternity."

The demigoddess blinked, fighting her own tears. The only thing she wanted to do in this moment was to reach out and kiss him. She had forgiven him everything long ago and the only thing standing on her way now was her hurt pride and the little sick voice in her head telling her to make him suffer like she did. She shook her head. He had suffered enough. She closed the distance between them and embraced him. The sun god didn't respond at first, but then he wrapped his hands around her frame burying his head in her hair and inhaling her familiar scent. When they finally pulled away, Percy grabbed his face in her hands so she could take a good look at him. He had stopped crying but there were still a few tears drawing their own wet paths on his pale cheeks.

Apollo closed his eyes leaning into her touch almost desperate for it. Then he felt her lips on his skin. First she kissed his forehead, then his cheeks and finally his mouth. The kiss was chaste and sweet and he found himself craving for more. One of his hands gently reached up to brush the hair away from her face. He leaned in slowly, as if asking for permission. When his lips finally pulled hers in a long kiss, Percy melted in his arms. She wrapped her hands around his neck, pulling his even closer than he already was.

That night they made love, but it was different. It wasn't wild and full with passion. It was slow and sweet and spoke only about love. And Apollo didn't stop saying how much he loved her; he whispered it in her hair, breathed it on her skin, where she was sure it would stay etched forever like an invisible mark that she was his. Only his.

Afterwards they lay cuddled together in the middle of the huge bed, not wanting to be away of each other even for a moment. Percy closed her eyes snuggling even closer. "We are getting married tomorrow." She whispered with a smile. "We are?" He asked looking almost surprised. "After everything you still wish to marry me?" "Yes, I do. I want the whole world to know that I'm yours, forever." He leaned in to kiss her naked shoulder. They were silent for a moment before a sudden thought crossed the girl's mind. There was one more thing she had to say to him. One last secret. "Apollo. There is something you should know." He didn't say anything but she could feel the tensing of his body. "When – when Eris caught me she told me something." "Don't listen to her lies!" The sun god snapped.

"No, it was not like that." There was a lump in her throat. "She told me that I was pregnant." That was it. She said it.

Poseidon's daughter turned around so she could see her fiancé's face. He stood frozen, looking very much like these marble statues of him she had seen in the museums. "The-the baby didn't survive, did it?" She shook her head gently and he bit his lip in sorrow, drawing ichor.

"We'll have other children, Apollo, when the time comes. Do not despair and nor will I." He nodded silently. "We'll go through this together, I promise."

AN: I don't know if you have noticed but most of the things happening in my stories are based on real Greek myths. For example, in the last chapter I took the idea of the way Percy died from the myth about Orion and here, the way Apollo saves her is the same that Orpheus tried to save his love. I hope you don't mind these things. I just thought that they made the story a bit more authentic maybe.

Anyway I hope you like it!

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