Artemis PoV
I woke up later in the evening and found my husband was still asleep.He was holding me close, smiling in his sleep.
A signal went off in my head, informing me of a meeting called by my father. I sighed, leaning over to kiss him.
Perseus awoke, and I pulled away. "I have to go."
He pulled me closer. "Don't be too long."
I smiled. "I won't."
Slipping out of bed, I changed into clean clothing.
My husband watched, and something about that turned me on.
I pushed that thought away and appeared at the meeting, somehow one of the first to arrive.
Athena turned to me. "This is likely just a debriefing of the dance from two days ago."
"Two days?" I clarified. "I thought it had only been one."
My sister shook her head, and I thought back, wondering how it could possibly have been two days.
Zeus appeared, and the meeting began.
"To start," my father began. "The Iznota thought the dance went well. They are a very powerful group, so I believe it best to annul the recent marriages here on Olympus and encourage the immortals to mingle with those from the other pantheon."
"The more connected they are, the more difficult it will be for them to harm us without harming themselves," Athena summed up.
"Does anyone object?" My father continued.
I was the only one to raise a hand. "What is to happen to any marriages that have been thus far successful?"
"They shall still be annulled," Zeus supplied. "While on that topic, I add that marriages within this pantheon be prohibited for the next five years to allow for easier integration."
I remained silent, knowing I wouldn't be able to have my way.
The King of the gods moved onto lesser topics, and I tuned him out as with most meetings.
After what felt like years, the meeting was dismissed.
I appeared back at my palace, losing my composure and choking on a sob.
My former husband appeared in front of me, holding me tightly.
"Shhh," he comforted, rubbing my back. "What's the matter?"
I swallowed hard, pulling away. "The marriages have been annulled, and nobody within the pantheon is to marry another within the same for the next five years."
I slipped the ring off my finger and held it out for him to take.
Perseus took the ring and put it in his pocket.
Then he took my hand and got down on one knee. "Artemis, will you be my girlfriend?"
I nodded, hugging him tightly as he stood.
"What was there to be concerned about?" My boyfriend asked, holding me close.
"I was afraid you would leave," I replied guiltily.
"Artemis," he chided softly. "I'm the god of Arts and Loyalty. I'm in love with you. I'd never leave you."
I closed my eyes, pressing my face to the crook of my lover's neck.
"Would the Chicken Parmesan I made while you were in the meeting make you feel any better?" He asked, stroking my hair.
"Yeah," I murmured. "Food is always a good option."
We went into the kitchen, where he grabbed the plates, I grabbed the drinks, and the utensils floated out to the table.
My boyfriend set the plates down and moved his chair next to mine.
"I'm going to do everything within my power to prevent you from developing any feelings of abandonment," he explained upon seeing my questioning look.
I set down the drinks and sat down, smiling lightly at the feeling at the leg pressed against my own.
"This food tastes incredible," I complimented. "Probably your best yet."
I proceeded to finish my food completely and begin attacking his.
My former husband, who I finally understood ate when he cooked, slid his plate over to me.
"What are you smiling for?" I asked through a mouthful of heavily breaded cheesy goodness.
"Because I'm with the woman I love," he replied flatteringly.
Percy PoV
"What the Hades did you do to my sister?" Apollo bellowed, jolting Artemis and me out of sleep.
She rubbed her eyes. "Well, he made me dinner, then we had sex, and then we cuddled."
"You've slept with him?" Her brother clarified. "As in you've broken your oath?"
"No," my girlfriend replied. "I swore never to have sex with someone I wasn't married to, and father's decree didn't go into effect until about five minutes ago."
"Father will be hearing about this," Apollo snapped threateningly before he left.
Artemis laid back down and kissed my cheek. "What should we do today?"
I pulled her close. "I had actually been hoping we could go hang out with your hunters today. Maybe I could get them to like me a little more before they find out we're not married anymore."
"The younger hunters really seem to like you," she offered, cuddling against me.
"Why are we up so early?" I asked, looking over at the clock.
"Because my brother decided he was going to make sure I was capable of handling myself at six in the morning," my girlfriend replied.
She sat up. "My hunters probably aren't awake yet. We could go down and make breakfast for them."
"You think they'd like that?" I asked.
"I think they'd love that," Artemis remarked. "Gives them time to sleep in."
"Would I be correct in assuming that they aren't comfortable with PDA?" I continued.
"Yeah," she answered. "I happen to enjoy the affection though, so feel free to show it when we're alone."
"Just a random thought," I started. "Would being married in the mortal world fulfil the requirements of your oath?"
"I think it just might," Artemis agreed, getting out of bed.
Sighing, I followed suit and grabbed a clean set of clothes from the dresser.
Looking up, I saw the way she gazed at me and set the clothes on the bed.
My girlfriend stifled a moan, wrapping her arms around my neck as I kissed her.
"Do you think we could get married today?" She asked breathlessly. "We can visit my hunters tomorrow."
I pulled away for a moment, grabbing our rings and a thin, silver chain from my nightstand.
Delicately, I laced the chain through the ring and snapped a clasp on the end. "Since you won't be able to wear the ring on your finger for a while, you could wear this around your neck."
Artemis kissed my cheek. "You can be brilliant at times."
I took her hand, and we appeared in Las Vegas, Nevada.
"Why aren't we in Manhattan?" She asked, hugging my chest.
"Because so many people get married while drunk here, Hera won't notice that we're the ones getting married," I reasoned, leading her over to where the efficient was waiting.
Time Skip
My wife sighed contently, laying back in bed after another round of love-making.
I pulled her close. "Satisfied?"
"For now," she teased, kissing my cheek. I smiled. "I love you."
"I love you too," my goddess murmured, cuddling against me. "I'm sure my hunters will accept you. You're everything I've said men should be."
"Really?" I asked. "You've said men should be so in love with their wives that it almost hurts when you're away, and that men should be totally and completely overdramatic."
It took Artemis a moment, but she laughed her beautiful laugh once she understood.
"Well," she chuckled. "I've said that men should be respectful, kind, and treat others fairly. That you are so passionate just happens to be a benefit I allow myself to indulge in."
My wife closed her eyes, resting her head on my chest. "Good night, Perseus."
"Good night, Artemis," I murmured, holding her close.
