It's the last part of the wedding! A little side note about Artemis wanting Percy's shirt. I just put it in there because I couldn't really think of anything that she would do to Paul that was kind of funny, and because I like the ship Percy and Artemis. Not in the way that other people do, I think that if they ever got together (hint: this ship will be a small part of a future story) it would be more of a relationship that you would see in kindergarten. The farthest they would ever go is a hug, and that's if Artemis is feeling dirty. It's not totally random, because in the myths it's said that Orion (a son of Poseidon like Percy) was the only man Artemis cuold stand, and that she had romantic feeling for him. I feel bad for wasting everyone's time with and obnoxiously long authors note in the beginning, so feel free not to read it.


The night was almost over, but before I got to go on my honeymoon, there was one thing left. Speeches. Now, as an English teacher, I usually love speeches. But Percy was going to make a speech, and his attention span is nonexistent. That and his family might want to make a speech or two, and that won't end well. My family already wants to disown me and they haven't even really been exposed to them yet. Percy then stood up and started hitting his wine glass with a fork. He hit it a little too hard and it broke, sending glass and wine all over him and the floor. He blinked, then shrugged, setting the glass stem down. He grabbed the microphone and held it really close to his mouth, causing it to make that horrible noise. Everyone winced and he tapped it a few times. Percy grinned happily and then began.

"Hello everybody! I would like to thank you all for coming to see my mom marry Paul. He's really lucky. I wish I had some really funny stories that I could tell you about the two of them, but to be honest, I don't know what they're talking about half the time. It's like I'm at one of those fancy rich people banquets and some snob's telling a joke that's not funny, and confusing. I would just like to say- is that a butterfly?" He broke off from his speech and stared out the window, trying to find the butterfly. Demi-gods must love butterflies, because everyone from his camp was completely silent, scouting for the butterfly. The someone shouted,

"There it is! Get it!" Percy and a bunch of the kids jumped up and ran out of the room, chasing after it. Only a bunch of serious looking kids were left, shaking their heads. Chiron sighed, and left to go get them. We all sat there awkwardly, not sure what to do next. My brother came to the rescue and grabbed the microphone off the ground and started going on and on about life. I sighed in relief in slumped down. As long as my family hogged the spotlight, those Olympians were never getting on that stage.

My family made such nice speeches, and the only interruptions were from the demi-gods, who couldn't sit still long. They kept on shuffling, playing with weapons, and trying to inconspicuously hurt each other. After my uncle sat down, everyone assumed that the toasts would be over. Then, twelve gods all ran towards the stage at the same time, and started fighting over the microphone.

"I'm the prettiest!" Aphrodite yelled shrilly, knocking Athena unconscious.

"Yeah? Well, I'm the goddess of marriage, now give it!" Hera snapped, yanking it from her and pushing her off the stage.

"And I'm the king, so move it, honey," Zeus grabbed it and sent her hurtling towards Hephaestus and they both went down. In the midst of all the chaos, Poseidon grabbed it from an unsuspecting Hermes, who was trying to rip off Ares leg.

"I'm going to make a toast, because I'm the one who almost married Sally first!" He boomed. Sally blushed and covered her eyes. HE had everyone's attention.

"I remember when I first met Sally. We were on the beach and she was wearing the most revealingly one piece covered by a sun wrap. She was shining in the sun, and looked like a gift. So, naturally, I introduced myself. I was the most magnificent person she had ever seen, and we hit it off at once. It was the greatest month of my life, and her's, too. We had deep discussions and romantic dates. We spent so many nights together, it's practically impossible to say when our son was conceived. I think it was that day we spent exploring that hidden cave during low-time, but there are so many that's I could be wrong." Sally was so red I thought she was going to explode and Percy had his fingers in his ears and as was singing "Mary Had A Little Lamb." My family looked shocked and Aphrodite had tears streaking down her face, like this was the most romantic thing she had ever heard.

"When we found out she was expecting Percy, I was ecstatic! I immediately told her to come live with me, that I would build her a castle and we could continue our forbidden romance, hidden away from by brothers, where she and our child could be safe. Alas, she refused. My offer was too grand, she didn't want handouts. That, and because I was already married and had kids. But I don't really like them, so I'm not sure why it matters. So a toast, may Sally and Paul have a happy marriage, and that he will give her everything that I can't." Aphrodite was bawling loudly at this point and Sally was crying too. Zeus and Hades looked a little guilty, and his wife looked pissed. She marched up to him and grabbed his ear. She yanked on it and started dragging him a way, screaming the whole time. Apollo smiled and ran up. He cleared his throat.

"A little poem, for the newlyweds!" He proposed. Everyone protested and Dionysus dragged him off the stage, kicking and screaming like a five year old.

"My family everyone!" Percy announced like the wedding was a circus, which it was. My family politely clapped, the looks on their face clearly said "I want to leave." Annabeth announced that it was time to for me to take Sally's garter. She did not look too happy that her perfectly planned wedding was ruined. I tried to ignore the feel of Percy and Poseidon's glares the whole time my head was up Sally's dress, but they were burning holes into my skull. When I finally got it, I felt around my head, just to make sure that it was still whole. I turned around, and the it behind me.

"Ew, gross! I caught it!" Percy wined, holding the garter far away from him by his thumb and forefinger. Annabeth smiled, clearly pleased. I bet she thought she was going to catch the bouquet. Sally threw it and every girl who wasn't married fought for it, Annabeth was ripping some girl's hair out and someone was sobbing about a broken nail. Finally, someone shouted,

"Yes! I got it!" Annabeth whipped around and saw a tall Asian girl holding it triumphantly in the air. It was a bad move, because everyone attacked her for it. Shouting and I'm pretty sure I heard a war cry.

"Drew, give it to me!"

"I want Percy up my dress!"

"I actually spoke with him when he was twelve and scrawny, so give it!" Annabeth immerged, a triumphant smirk on her flushed face. She was panting and her dress was ripped, her hair falling out. She was holding her high heel out in front of her.

"He's my boyfriend," she said possessively. The she swung around and faced Percy, who backed up a little. She just smiled though.

"Um. You know I have to look up your dress to put that one, right?" Was all he said. Annabeth looked shocked.

"I didn't think about that." She made tried to make Percy put it on her arm, but everyone argued that it had to go on her leg. Finally, she let him, but he couldn't look or go under her dress. Every few seconds she would kick him, and he would wince and mumble a quick sorry before trying again. It took forever before it was finally done and everyone cheered. I checked my watch and did a little fist pump. It was time to go. I was taking Sally on a two-week cruise in the Bahamas for our honeymoon, and I was happy to get away from the giant mess that is always there when Percy's around. Percy came up to us, grinning, his arm slung around Annabeth's shoulder.

"Hey, guys. Meet you back at the apartment?" He asked casually. Sally bit her lip.

"Percy sweetie, Paul and I are going on our honeymoon." He just stared at her.

"Oh, for like, the night, right?" She glanced at me.

"Um, no. For two weeks.

"Two weeks?" His voice went high. "But, you're not, going to be far, right?"

"Well, the Bahamas aren't that close." I muttered.

"You're going to be out of the country for two weeks!"

"Isn't not going to be that bad. I'll call you every hour, if you'd like." Sally rubbed his arm.

"Actually, we can't use phones on the cruise ships. No service." I said nervously. Percy eyes got all wet.

"Who's going to take care of me? I don't know how to cook, clean or do laundry, I'm a man!" Annabeth scoffed.

"That's so sexist. And you're a sixteen year old demi-god, you can take care of yourself." Percy was hugging Sally tightly.

"Please, don't go. Can't you just wait until I go to camp to have your honeymoon? I don't mean to be selfish, but I hardly ever see you." Sally looked at me pleadingly. I shook my head.

"I'll be home soon, Percy." Thalia and Nico popped up behind him.

"We'll spend it together, Percy. It'll be fun! Cousin bonding and all that crap." Thalia said, pinching his shoulder.

"But you're a huntress. Which means you can't spend time with boys, or leave the hunt." Nico said, his eyebrows furrowing.

"Lady Artemis said it's fine. I just have to bring her back something."

"Really? What?" Percy asked, in a better mood now that he wasn't going to be alone. She turned bright red.

"Don't ask," she muttered, and stalked off. Nico shrugged, and left to go find more cake. I looked at Sally.

"Well, let's go."

It was a nice send off. Everyone threw flower petals because throws rice is not only a "waste of grain"
like Demeter said, but also because it kills the pigeons. Percy tried to throw them harder than necessary at me, but you can't do much damage with flowers. Then we climbed into the car, and sped off, eager to get away.


Aw! They're finally married and away from all the crazies! Next is Paul's bachelor party! Please review and if you have any moment you want to see, request them!