This is Why Chiron Has Rules

Chapter 10: I Can't Believe it's My Wedding

Now don't get me wrong I love weddings and storybook endings for all involved. But trust me when I say that you are never fully prepared for your wedding day. Now I'm not that young and I'm really not old either. I guess I am the right age to get married. At least according to the laws of Olympus.

We Iris messaged Chiron and he told us that he was happy for us, but when we return to camp he wanted to talk with us. At least Annabeth's father didn't want to kill me. Dunno if he knew where my weak spot was anyway. Though the gods would take pity on him because of the fact that I am marrying his daughter. Especially Athena. Zeus only knows what Athena might say.

[crash]

Scratch that Zeus doesn't even know. But I bet he is happy. Clear skies and no thunder…yeah Zeus is happy.

So I am shopping with Nico trying to find a suit that looks halfway decent and not make me look like I'm an Egyptian or Elvis. And trust me I don't look good in sequins. I dunno where Grover is taking Annabeth to get ready. I feel like jumping into the river Styx is going to be nothing on this day right now.

"It's time Percy." Nico patted my back. I drew in a big breath and let it out. Then started walking down the aisle…

I saw Annabeth walking down the aisle. She had found a bright blue dress. I automatically smiled. It was no secret around the four of us that my mom had a thing with blue stuff. I mean ever since she found out my favorite color was blue, everything turned blue. I guess this was Annabeth's way of saying that she is going to keep the tradition alive. Or she couldn't find anything better. But I'm not telling her that.

"We look ridicules Seaweed Brain." She whispered to me.

"Yeah we do." The judge cleared his throat.

"Dearly beloved we are oh forget it. You have your own vows yes? Good now say them please."

"I Percy, take you Annabeth to be my wife. My partner in life and crime and you should know you are my one true love. I will cherish our union and love you more each day. I will trust you, respect you, laugh with you, and hold you in my arms when you cry. Regardless of the obstacles we face and the quests we go on together know that you will always be mine. I give you my hand, my heart, and my love. I also promise to listen to you more. For as long as we both shall live."

"Dear me that was long. Please Annabeth."

"I Annabeth, take you Percy to be my husband. My one true love. Know that I will cherish and love you forever for as long as we both shall live. Short enough for you?"
"Perfect dear. By the power invested in me by the state of Nevada, you two are now married. Pay the fee, sign on the dotted line and kiss the bride. I have another set of clients coming in five seconds." I glared at Nico who shrugged his shoulders.

We couldn't have gotten far from the chapel when my left hand started burning and from the looks of it do did Annabeth's.

"What's wrong you two?" Grover asked

I looked at my hand and there burnt into my ring finger in a circle was Annabeth's name.

"This is why I'm never getting married." Nico muttered.

"Let's just get changed and back to the Sphinx." I said helping Annabeth up. I kissed her finger and she smiled as I put my arm around her.

"You're stuck with me now Seaweed Brain."

"Is that supposed to be some sort of punishment?" She wacked my arm.

We ran into the bathroom, changed and then headed to the Sphinx. Once we got to the museum we found it hard to find the Sphinx again. It had moved the sword. Once we finally were able to track the Sphinx down Grover started whimpering. After that Sphinx in the Labyrinth I didn't blame him.

"Present me the married couple of the big three." The Sphinx looked at me and Annabeth when Nico pushed us in front.

"We got married just like you told us to, now hand over the sword."

"You two aren't married. The marriage has yet to be consummated. If this doesn't happen within twelve hours then the marriage would cease to exist."

"I knew there had to be some trick involved in this." I said blushing bright red.

"You have to be kidding me." Annabeth looked like she wanted to kill the Sphinx.

"Come on Annabeth." I almost had to drag her away from the stupid Sphinx.

"Annabeth, saving the world aside…there is no way in the world that I would do anything that you wouldn't be comfortable with. If you don't want to do anything then I wouldn't blame you. This is entirely your decision."

"Janus."

"What?" I looked at her funny.

"Luke wasn't my choice, he was already out of my hands. But you and this right now is what Janus wants me to choose." Just then Janus appeared in front of us.

"Annabeth, we meet again. This time it is really your choice alone that will change the fate of the world. Your choice is simple really, unless you really want to join Artemis." Janus laughed a high and cruel laugh. She looked at me and shook her head.

"As much as I love Thalia and want to be around Artemis I couldn't do that to Percy. I love him far more and way too much. This is a decision that I had already made up. I decided that the first time we slept together would be the night that he proposed to me. But now that we got engaged and married in the same night, I don't feel that decision that I made changing any time soon. And Percy just so we are clear, I am not just doing this to save the world, I am doing this because I love you and I want to do something nice for you." I couldn't help but grin.

"So what door is your decision Annabeth?" Janus asked for her final answer.

"I choose any door that leads me closer to Percy." Janus looked frustrated and disappeared.

"You want…wait a minute you choose me? You want me? Are you sure about this Annabeth?"

"Percy are you sure about this?"

"Most defiantly."

"Then what is the problem?"

"If you want this Annabeth, I will happily oblige you." I smiled as Nico and Grover came over to us.

"Got us two rooms for the night. Seems like we will be staying here longer than expected." Nico handed me a key to Annabeth and my room.

"Good luck Percy." Grover smiled

"Ready Wise Girl?" She nodded and I picked her up.

"Percy put me down."

"No."

Author's Note: I'm sure that after my mistake this chapter makes a whole lot more since. And here is the hint for chapter 11. We will see what the gods think about Annabeth and Percy being together. So read, enjoy, and review. ^^