AN: Hi my wonderful readers! Could you believe that there is only fourteen chapters left? (While, thirteen after I publish this chapter) So from now on, I would try to update every other day or (If I have ideas) every day. How does that sound?
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(Edited)
======= Previously on The Rise of Night =======
Percy waited for a few moments, and smiled in relief when no one, not even Zeus, spoke against the union. He looked at his parents with unconcealed glee and pronounced the final words, the words that would tie Poseidon and Athena for good. "In that case, by the power invested in me by Zeus, King of the Olympian Gods and Hera, Queen of the Olympian Gods, I declare you, Poseidon, and you, Athena, husband and wife. You may kiss the bride."
======= Now =======
Athena leaned forward at the same time Poseidon did. Their lips met halfway and the crowd erupted into cheers. They pulled apart soon after, a sweet and bright smile on their faces, lighting up their world.
They walked hand in hand as they went down the aisle, toward the party, toward a new beginning for them.
"Congratulations," were thrown at them here and there. Their son then came up to them with Artemis.
"Congratulations!" Percy said again, causing Artemis to roll her eyes.
"How many times do you need to say that?"
"As many times as I want," Percy said with an innocent smile on his face. Artemis was too tired to laugh as it had been a long day for everyone. From the moment the sun peeked through above the horizon, everyone had been busy preparing. Now the sun was almost below the horizon and people were finally partying.
"Aren't you two going to perform a song?" Percy asked his parents. They smiled and nodded. "Should I announce it to everyone?"
"Sure," Athena agreed. Percy clinged his spoon against his glass, making a loud sound that quieted the guests. Everyone looked toward Percy's table.
"Good evening, ladies and gentlemen," Percy started before announcing the news. "My parents have decided that they will sing you guys a song, so..."
Artemis rolled her eyes for the hundredth time as Percy trails off and Poseidon and Athena walked toward the stage at the center of the wedding.
Athena sat down on the piano, surprising lots of people. Since when could the wisdom goddess play the piano?
"Did you know your mom plays the piano?" Artemis whispered to Percy as the lights turned darker and everyone turned their attention to the newlywed couple.
"Yeah," Percy whispered back as he took Artemis' hand in his own. "I heard her practicing."
"Is she any good?" Artemis asked.
"Of course," was Percy's answer before Athena started playing. Poseidon started singing as well.
[Poseidon, Athena, both]
"Once in a lifetime
Means there's no second chance
So I believe that you and me
Should grab it while we can
Make it last forever
And never give it back
It's our turn, and I'm lovin' where we're at
Because this moment's really all we have
Everyday of our lives
Wanna find you there, wanna hold on tight
Gonna run
While we're young
And keep the faith
Everyday
From right now
Gonna use our voices and scream out loud
Take my hand
Together we will celebrate
Celebrate
Oh, everyday
They say that you should follow
And chase down what you dream
But if you get lost and lose yourself
What does it really mean?
Oh, no matter where we're going
Ooh yeah, it starts from where we are
There's more to life when we listen to our hearts
And because of you, I've got the strength to start
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Everyday of our lives
Wanna find you there, wanna hold on tight
Gonna run while we're young
And keep the faith
Oh, everyday
From right now
Gonna use our voices and scream out loud
Take my hand
Together we will celebrate
Oh, everyday
We're taking it back
We're doing it here together
It's better like that
And stronger now than ever
We're not gonna lose
'Cause we get to choose
That's how it's gonna be
Everyday of our lives
Wanna find you there, wanna hold on tight
Gonna run while we're young
And keep the faith
Keep the faith
Everyday of our lives
Wanna find you there, wanna hold on tight
Gonna run (Gonna run)
While we're young
And keep the faith (Oh, yeah-yeah)
Everyday (Everyday)
From right now (Right now)
Gonna use our voices and scream out loud
Take my hand (Take my hand)
Together we will celebrate
Everyday
Live everyday (Oh, everyday)
Love everyday (Oh-oh)
(Oh, everyday)
Live everyday (Na-na, everyday)
Love everyday (Ooh, yeah-yeah)
(I say everyday)
Everyday (Everyday)
Everyday (Everyday)
Everyday (Everyday)
Everyday
Everyday (Everyday)
Everyday
Everyday (Everyday)
Everyday (Yeah)
The audience clapped as the song finished. Athena and Poseidon took a bow before settling down beside Percy and Artemis at their table. But that was not the end of the excitement for the wedding.
"Where are you guys going for the honeymoon?" Percy asked his parents while wiggling his eyebrows.
Athena smacked her son lightly with a small laugh. "Hawaii."
"Cool," Percy said half-heartedly as he fiddled with a small box in his hand. Artemis looked over his shoulder and Percy quickly put the box behind him.
"What do you have there?" Artemis asked with curiosity.
"Nothing," Percy stuttered. Athena and Poseidon had a knowing look on their face, but chose not to say anything as Apollo came over to their table.
"Want to play some party games?" He suggested.
"What game?" Percy asked, glad for a distraction.
"Truth or dare," Apollo said with an evil smirk.
"No, thank you," The four of them said at the same time.
"Any other game?" Poseidon asked.
"Hm..." Apollo thought for a second before an idea popped into his mind. "I know! Jenga!"
"I'm fine with it," Artemis said, voicing her thought.
"You agree with me!" Apollo shouted in triumph.
"Just this once," Artemis argued back.
"But you still agree!" Apollo shouted again. Artemis shook her head, laughing mentally at his childish behavior.
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Artemis crept quietly toward Percy's room. She just got awoken by a nightmare. She dreamed of what would have happened if she didn't break up with Orion. She shuddered again and quietly opened Percy's door, peering inside.
She went in and slid under the cover. Percy automatically put a protective arm around her, making her feel warm and safe.
"Nightmare?" Percy asked quietly, making Artemis jump.
"Yeah," Artemis agreed. She didn't even know that Percy was awake. "Did I wake you up?"
"No, I was already up," Percy replied.
"Oh," Artemis said quietly. "This is my first wedding ever. I thought it would be a little different."
"Mine too," Percy agreed as he shifted so he was hugging Artemis. Artemis shifted herself as well, and at that moment, she couldn't help but kiss him softly.
Percy kissed back immediately and they both knew that they wanted to treasure this moment.
"Can I sleep with you?" Artemis wondered out loud.
"Of course," Percy replied. A smirk appeared on his face. "You are already in my bed, aren't you?"
Artemis hit him playfully before snuggling to his side. "Good night, Perce."
"Good night, Arty," Percy said before they both fell asleep.
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Everything was going peaceful after the wedding. Well, not everything. It was a normal day on Olympus when everything suddenly turned dark. A shadow covered up the entire city of Olympus that many citizens sought the shelter of their home.
Artemis was baking with Percy, Athena, Poseidon, and Apollo when it happened.
"I can't feel my power anymore," Apollo whispered. Poseidon hugged him, trying to comfort him. Apollo felt like Poseidon was always the father figure to him. Zeus never really truly cared.
"Are you guys okay?" Athena asked, walking over to her son and Artemis. "Anyone losing power?"
"Nope," Artemis whispered.
"Not me," Percy agreed.
"I think it is because your brother's domain is the sun. This night must have been affecting him somehow," Athena explained. They all nodded but continued staying inside their home.
Suddenly, a booming voice appeared all around Olympus.
"Citizen of Olympus-pus-pus," The words echoed as a woman with dark black hair and eyes as dark as night appeared in all her glory.
"I have declared war on you-ou-ou."
Someone stupid enough (Probably Zeus) called out toward her. "WHY?"
"Why do you think wars are started? More land equals more power. I want control of those mortal and Olympian as well-el-el," The woman explained.
"When the sun goes down on June fourteen-en-en," The woman continued. Everyone knows that it is next year since June fourteen just passed by last month.
"War will start-art-art," The woman looked around Olympus, wondering if anyone had any questions. Artemis hugged Percy close to her as Athena, Poseidon, and Apollo hugged them close as well.
"Be prepare-pare-pared," The woman said the last word as she disappeared as quickly as she had appeared, taking all the shadows with her.
Thunder soon bloomed in the sky, signaling a council meeting.