Artemis ~
"Artemis, please? Let me plan your wedding! I'm literally begging you! I promise you that I'll never have Eros shoot arrows at Apollo to make him fall in love with your huntresses."
Ugh, why was Aphrodite so annoying? Wait a minute …
"You were messing with Apollo? Now I'm never going to let you plan my wedding for me!"
"Come on Artemis! Please? I promised I wouldn't mess with Apollo and your huntresses again."
"Alright! Gosh why do you have to be so annoying? But on one condition though. You must plan my wedding with Athena. Wait, also I have final say in all of your decisions."
I laughed at Aphrodite's expression. Those two would be fighting every minute because they were complete opposites.
Athena ~
I can't believe that I have to plan Artemis's wedding with Aphrodite, I mean seriously her ideas were absurd! Why would Artemis want to wear a pink wedding dress? And what kind of an idea is it to have a wedding at a downtown club? What is going on inside that head of hers anyways?
"Alright Artemis, we both think your wedding should be in the summer, either at the beach or one of the ballrooms in Olympus. Personally I think you should have your wedding on a beach because it would be special because all of the past weddings have been held at the ballroom so it would be nice to have a change. The hunters and other mortal guests could also attend the wedding since it will be on a mortal beach. Once you've said your vows, we could have a beach party right there then leave for the after party on Olympus. What do you think?"
"I think it would actually be a good idea to have the wedding at a beach! I can't believe that you two could work so well together."
I swear I could see her smirk. Oh I was so going to get her back for this. Please, the results of Aphrodite and I working together are 10 times worse than Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
"How about Maldives? There's no sand there, it's actually coral dust."
Wow, that was probably the best idea Aphrodite had come up with for centuries.
"Orion should wear a white tuxedo for the wedding, he looked really hot in it when he proposed to you Artemis!"
Oh that idiot love goddess just couldn't keep her hands to herself could she? Artemis was glaring at her, her silver eyes glowing dangerously brighter. I was not going to save Aphrodite from Artemis this time. Even as the goddess of wisdom and battle strategy, it was still a bad idea to fight with Artemis. Aphrodite wouldn't even stand a chance.
5 Months Later
Artemis ~
I looked at myself in the mirror. My hair was pulled up into a bun, and I was wearing a white wedding dress.
"Oh come on Artemis, you can stop looking at the mirror now, everyone knows you look beautiful but they're just too scared to tell you in case you beat the up. It's time to go now."
I looked at Aphrodite; she was wearing a silver dress, which I had requested that all my bridesmaids wear. I decided to make her one of my bridesmaids so she would finally shut up. Father came in and pecked me on the cheek.
"You look beautiful as always Artemis, come on everyone is waiting now."
My bridesmaids, led by Athena, my maid of honor walked in the chapel that Poseidon had built for this special occasion. After a few seconds, the music began to play, signaling my entrance. I held my father's arm as we walked slowly down the aisle. I looked up and saw the man of my dreams, Orion standing there flashing me his dazzling smile.
Hera stood at the end of the isle, smiling and finally began the ceremony, reciting the words and vows that she created many years ago.
Hera ~
"Dearly beloved we are now gathered here in the presence of the Olympian council, friends and family to join together this god and goddess."
"Do you Orion, god of mortals, heroes, waves, and tides take Artemis, goddess of the hunt, forests, and the moon to be your lawfully wedded wife? Will you love her, comfort her, honor and keep her, for better, for worse, in sadness and in joy, to cherish and continually bestow upon her your heart's deepest devotion, forsaking all others, keep yourself only unto her as long as you both shall live?
"I do."
"Do you Artemis, goddess of the hunt, forest, and the moon take Orion, god of mortals, heroes, waves and tides to be your lawfully wedded husband? Will you love him, comfort him, honor and keep him, for better, for worse, in sadness and in joy, to cherish and continually bestow upon her your heart's deepest devotion, forsaking all others, keep yourself only unto him as long as you both shall live?
"I do."
I watched as Orion and Artemis exchanged their silver rings, which were crafted by Hephaestus, his wedding present for the couple.
"I now pronounce you husband and wife."
Artemis ~
I turned around and saw that everyone that was present all had smiles on the faces. They stood up and started cheering and congratulating us. Chiron, Percy Jackson, and the other heroes of Olympus were here, shaking hands and chatting with Orion. Even my hunters were here for the ceremony. It was hard for them at first, when I told them that I was going to marry Orion, but after I explained that I haven't broken my vow to remain a virgin, and would continue to keep my promise, they slowly warmed up to it. I guess I'll have to alter the hunter's vows a bit now, since I myself have fallen in love with a man.
"All right let's party!" Dionysus yelled.
Everyone ran after him to the beach, even Hera did, leaving Orion and I alone inside the chapel, giving us some privacy.
"Artemis, I love you more than anything in this world, more than my own life."
I wrapped my arms around him as he kissed me and lifted me up, carrying me outside to join the others, his lips never leaving mine.
There was only one word for me to describe this day. It was perfect. The happiest day of my immortal life.
This story now draws to a close. Thank you all for the love and support. Remember to R&R. Also, I'm considering writing a sequel. Tell me what you think!
