Chapter 11
It was finally done. All their training, all their working on their powers. It was all finished. Finally he could relax. In celebration of finishing off the Council was throwing a party. Just the new gods, the Olympians, and their kids were going to be there. It was going to be a blast. But as far as he was concerned tonight was his and Annabeth's night. Time to relax, maybe go on a date. End up in the hot tub with Jason and Piper who from what he understood were doing the same thing tonight.
Annabeth had no idea he was planning a date. He and Jason had sent the kids away, Kalli and Tristan are with Poseidon, and Anna and Gale are off on a date of their own. The house was quiet as Annabeth worked on some blueprints for some statues and building's she wanted to add to the mountain. As well as trying to come up with a name for both the mountain and the council. Because the Second Council was…. Well it just didn't have the "flair" as Leo put it that the wanted.
Percy decide it wasn't quiet time to leave yet so why not help get the house clean. Sure he could just snap his fingers and everything would be clean and ready. But what's the fun in that, and it just never felt the same. So he started by doing the dished, using his power over water to clean while he dried everything by hand. By the time he'd finished the dishes and cleaned the counters in the kitchen he'd decided it was time.
Quietly he snuck upstairs to their bedroom and pulled out one of his favorite outfit for going out. Slipping into a nice pair of dark blue jeans, his black wing tipped tux shirt, and his vest that shimmered different blues, from a deep sea green to a dark teal, it was one of Annabeth's favorite vests. He pulled on his black with blue striped skinny tie and his favorite pair of vans. He quickly sprayed on the cologne that he knew was Annabeth's favorite. He put Riptide and its counterpart Seawalker into his pocket's and flashed away quietly to the front of Leo and Calypso's shop, which was now ran by Grover and Juniper, along with _ and her husband.
As he walked in he noticed that Juniper was working today to which he was grateful. He loved Grover and all but he was trying to hurry and Grover could take a long time to talk and such at times. "Hey Juniper, I'm looking for the best, and brightest flowers that Annabeth would like." He said with a smile hugging Juniper as he spoke. "Well I suppose I can do that for you. Got a color preference?" "UUUMMM. Let's do…. Uh… blue…?" He asked hesitantly looking at her bashfully. "That sounds wonderful Percy." Juniper said chuckling to herself. He may have become one of the five most powerful gods, but it didn't help that brain of his.
"Here you go Percy, Free of charge." "Thanks Juniper, tell Grover I said hi." Percy said quickly flashing home once he reached the outside. Now back in his room he turned on the sound system he'd had installed throughout the house and started playing his and Annabeth's song, "The Man Who Can't be Moved- By the Script".
Down stairs Annabeth abruptly sat at hearing the guitar part to her and Percy's song. She looked over to the stairs as she heard Percy start singing the song.
She'd never tell him this, but he had a beautiful voice and she loved it when he sang. He rarely did it, when he was a demigod he didn't think he was very good, and albeit he wasn't the best, he wasn't awful. But after becoming a god, and a few lessons from various artists that they got backstage passes to visit and became friends with. Being a god did have its benefits. He'd become brilliant. She loved it.
He was singing beautifully, and had reached the second part of the first verse. "Some try to hand me money they don't understand. I'm not broke. I'm just a broken hearted man" Here he reached the bottom step. When he turned the corner and Annabeth saw him all dressed up, with flowers she felt tears in her eyes. He seemed to glide across the floor and set the flowers down on the couch. Picking her up he began to dance swinging her around and lifting her up. She smelled his cologne, her favorite, and closed her eyes just drinking in the moment
The song ended and Percy slowed down to a slower dance just him and Annabeth locked tight in each other's embrace as "No Words" came on. Another of their favorites. "I haven't heard a little kid yell, or feet pattering on the floor in the past hour or so. I hope you didn't' feed them to a hell hound." Annabeth said smirking into his chest as she inhaled his scent. "Nope, Dad's watching them, and Anna is out with Gale on a date. And speaking of dates, would you. Mrs. Annabeth Jackson like to go on a date with me?" Percy asked innocently as he breathed in the scent of her hair and pulled her closer.
She pulled away and looked up into his eyes. She could never get over how much she loved the sound of Jackson at the end of her name. Kissing him softly on the lips, then pulling back and heading up the stairs. "Of course Mr. Jackson, just give me a moment to get all ready and shower." She said walking up the stairs and sashaying her hips a little. "As well as get you back for the outfit and cologne." She called over her shoulder coyly.
With a gulp Percy sat on the couch. He didn't think this through too well did he? He wasn't thinking when he put on her favorite music, and outfit, as well as the cologne. Of course he's hoping for a great night out, then an even greater time late tonight. But he wasn't wanting to start a competition with her. He's in for it now. Never bet against Annabeth. That was his cardinal rule, and he'd broken it without even thinking. Seaweed brain indeed.
While Percy thought on this Annabeth was upstairs finishing her shower. Stepping out and wrapping up in a towel she walked to the closet to decide what to wear. She saw it instantly. Pulling out the one strap dress that matched Percy's vest. Made of Shimmering silk, it was his favorite for it held all his favorite blues. It didn't have a low cut, but if she maneuvered herself well enough Percy would get enough. If he wanted to start this game, she would play. But she would win. Putting on Percy's favorite perfume of hers, then went to finish her hair. She decided a little godly help wouldn't hurt. With a flick of her wrist her hair was dry and curly, she pulled it up into an intricate hairstyle. One of Percy's favorite's if she recalled correctly. Then smiling to herself she remembered this was the exact outfit she'd worn the night Calli was conceived. With that thought burned into her thoughts she headed downstairs to greet her husband for their date.
Over at the Grace house a similar night was unfolding. Piper was currently in the living room as well working on some things for Annabeth. She did a lot of the interior design for all the buildings and such. She had a knack for it Annabeth had said, and she needed help and her and Piper loved to hang together and talk. So Piper had readily accepted to tackle the interiors and was busy looking at paint colors, drapes, carpet tile, etc. etc.
Jason was upstairs preparing. Tonight was their night. Both he and Percy had agreed on taking the wives out tonight separately, then ending up back home in the hot tub, before hopefully more fun activities occurred.
He decided to go with a tux tonight. Pulling out his black tux pants, and coat, along with the electric blue vest, and bowtie, along with a blue handkerchief. Fixing his hair and spraying on Piper's favorite. Well one of her favorite cologne's he wore then flashed out to Leo's shop. Once he'd arrived there he stepped inside only to find Juniper waiting with a dozen roses. "How did you-", "Percy was just in here, and I figured you wouldn't be too far behind him so I got you some ready and waited for the flash." Juniper said smiling and hugging him before pushing him out the door and sending him off to Piper.
He flashed back to his room and decided it was high time he get a system like Percy's at his house. So with little more than a thought one was installed throughout the house. Quickly hooking up his IPod to the system he looked through his songs searching for one in particular. Finding it he quickly started playing "If I Lose Myself- by OneRepublic."
When Piper suddenly heard music playing throughout the house her first instinct was something's wrong and a monster's attacking. Pulling out her dagger she got into a crouch as she heard footsteps on the stair. She relaxed and started laughing when she realized it was just Jason. But then she heard him singing… And her heart stopped for a moment as she heard the love of her life's beautiful voice coming down the stairs, just ahead of him.
But when he reached the bottom and saw him all dressed up, and then smelled the cologne he was wearing, which had a little help from the "wind" she was sure. She leapt up into his arms and kissed him. Pulling away they started rocking to the music as he kept singing to her, "and she lay her head calmly against his chest feeling the vibrations of his voice travel around inside his chest calming her.
Till her heart stopped again, but this time from fear. "Jason where are the kids. I haven't heard any arguing for hours." With a chuckle he pulled her back into his embrace, "Don't worry, I sent Tristan with Calli to Poseidon's. While Gale decided to take Anna out on a date. Which is what we are about to do as soon as you're dressed and ready."
With a smile of appreciation as his effort she shook her head. "I can't I need to get these designs done. I'm sure Annabeth will be working till midnight to finish her end and I don't want to drag her down. Thank you though Jason. I Love the gesture." Once again chuckling he pulled her up from the couch. "Come on now. Percy is doing the same for Annabeth tonight. We both agreed you guys, and us need a break and to relax. So go get ready. Come on let's go." Jason said pushing her up the stairs, and swatting her butt on the way past.
"Oh so we're going to play this game tonight? Hhmm love. Well then challenge accepted." Piper said with a smirk as she headed up the stairs giving Jason the eyes, as he started rethinking whether this was a good idea to challenge his wife. The daughter of the Love goddess and a love goddess herself to a little game.
After Piper finished up showering she quickly ran to her closet to choose her weapon. "No. No. Definitely not." She said going through all her dresses. She hesitated momentarily on the dress she'd worn the night before Tristan was conceived, moved on. "Something he hasn't seen. Something he won't be prepared for." She spoke to herself looking around. Then she found it. It was perfect. A black strapless dress with intricate designs on the dress. With a pink design etched into the bosom of the dress and the bottom. A little lower v then she'd normally wear, but Jason had asked for it. So time for a little of his own medicine. Putting on a few puffs of a perfume she knew drove Jason mad, she went to the bathroom. Looking at her hair she decided she wanted help. So with a simple call her mother was there in flash. Luckily she left the perfume out of this one. Not wanting to offset her daughter's perfume.
"Mom can you help me with my hair tonight. I was thinking something, sexy and flirty, but also shows I know how to handle myself." With a chuckle Aphrodite responded, "Of course my dear, I know the perfect hair style for tonight." With a flick of her wrist she fixed Piper's hair and flashed out.
With that Piper grabbed her purse and headed done stair. "May the most flirtatious person win." She said with a coy smile as she laced her arm through her husbands, smiling as he stiffened a bit after smelling her perfume, and seeing the dress she was in fully from the front.
The night went remarkable for each couple. For Percy and Annabeth, a Fancy restaurant in Greece, with sightseeing, and a dance in the moonlight. Jason and Piper visited Paris, dining on fine Parisian food, the traveling to the top of the tower, and dancing on air atop it. Both couples arrived home at about the same time. Suggesting a midnight soak in the hot tub they arrived at the tub within seconds of each other.
"You guys did a great job. Excellent planning for sure. Had it down to a T." The girls said upon seeing each other and knowing by the other's hair all done up that the boys had planned together the whole night. Climbing into the pool with the girls next to each other and the guys on either side the slide deeper into the bubbles and relaxed.
"This has been a trying few years eh guys?" Percy said thinking back to becoming gods, training with their parents, then training their own kids.
"You can say that again bro. And to think we've only just begun." Jason said pulling Piper closer to his side and reminiscing about the past.
After half an hour or so Annabeth sat up. "Well I don't mean to be a drag everyone, but Percy and I have a game to finish in the bedroom. And I've totally won." She said smirking at her husband, and pulling him out of the water. "Oh please! I've totally won this one Annabeth." He said, not really caring as long as the night ended the way he was thinking it would.
At this Piper and Jason smirked for they still had to finish their own game. "We have a similar bet going on tonight as well so no worries we were about to leave ourselves." Piper said kissing Jason on the lips.
With that both couples headed home Percy chasing Annabeth into the house as she pulled him along. Jason carried his wife up the stairs to their room. Little did either couple know they had been watched by a little group of gods and goddess's some of whom were working their magic on each couple.
"Aphrodite you are sure that both will conceive tonight?" Zeus asked as Poseidon shook his head in agreement. "Yes, of course I'm sure. It should end up being another boy for Percy, and a Girl for Jason. Are you sure we should be doing this though. They've already had three kids each, and to top that they are each falling in love with the other. And with No help from me!" Aphrodite spoke, a little miffed she didn't get to meddle in their lives.
"Aphrodite, though you don't understand now. A Powerful enemy will come soon, one that only Percy and Jason, along with their wives will be able to defeat. They will need the help of each of their friends, and their children especially. A strong family will be needed for them to all survive. After this we will meddle only once more, Five is the number the prophecy spoke of. So five kids they shall each have. And Each shall find their soul mate in the other. AJ has already found Calli, Gale and Anna are Realizing this more every day, and little Tristan and my little sea princess are slowly falling in love. It is only a matter of time, the other two children of both shall find the other. It must be done." Poseidon spoke with a heavy grace.
"Besides. It's not like we are using love potions, or wiping their memories. Although I'm not even sure we could to Jason and Percy as powerful as they've become. They were going to do this tonight anyways. We are just ensuring more happens then perhaps they planned for." Athena spoke ending the conversation.
At that each god flashed out going home, hopeful that everything would go right for once.