Me: Hey! GIGANTIC THANK YOU TO THE PERSON WHO FOLLOWED THIS STORY! *Jumps up and down like a little girl* Ahem. So anyways, the usual, I don't own PJATO or HOO, so I'll go cry in the corner now.

Leo: You're so weird, Melon.

Me: So I've heard.


Chapter Two: Percy

Six months later
I looked in the mirror again, self conscious about my appearance for once. I yanked a comb through my hair, which promptly refused to lie flat. Yes, today of all days it had decided to stick out even more awkwardly. I fiddled with my green and blue tie, trying to decide if it was crooked or not. I swiped at a small white fuzzy that static clung to my jet black suit.
"Dude. You look fine." Grover said, nibbling on the wrapper of the mint I had just popped into my mouth. He was wearing a grey suit with a bow tie that matched my long one, and black (styrofoam stuffed) shoes to conceal his hoofs. Grover had also grown out his curly ginger hair to hide his small satyr horns. Annabeth and I had wanted to be married at Camp Half Blood, but we wanted to be legally married in the mortal world too. Plus, our parents had wanted to invite their mortal friends to the occasion. So we were here. At a small church in the mortal world. I sighed, confused at how strange I felt. I had fought titans, gods, giants, been through multiple wars AND Tartarus, closed the doors of death, and defeated Gaea, and yet I was more anxious about marrying my best friend than any of those things.
"Yea," Frank agreed. "You look great!" Jason nodded, and Leo looked up from the tiny machine he had been fiddling with, confused because he had been oblivious to our short conversation. They were all dressed the same way as Grover, and my nervousness was eased by my friends' presence. Just then, Piper stuck her head in the room, her hair braided and slung over her shoulder.
"It's almost time!" She said excitedly, and I noticed she wore no makeup. I guess it would be rude for the daughter of Aphrodite to outshine the bride. Just then, Thalia pushed Piper out of the way and entered the room.
"Make way, maid of honor coming through!" She said. I raised my eyebrows, stunned to see Thalia in a knee-length pale blue dress that matched Piper's, her choppy black hair pinned back to look formal. The only thing that stayed the same was the black converse at her feet.
"Not a word, bonehead." Thalia said, a look of murder on her face. "The only reason I did this was for Annabeth."
"Ok, ok." I said grinning.
"Come on now, ya gotta get out there." Thalia said, grabbing my arm and gesturing for the others to follow. We entered into the room and walked to the end of the aisle, while the audience still chatted idly. I grinned at my mom and her husband, Paul, who waved back. Some of their friends sat near them. I looked around at the crowd, recognizing familiar faces from Camp Half Blood and Camp Jupiter. Reyna smiled at me frim the second row, holding the hand of a guy I didn't know. It warmed my heart to know that she had finally found someone. I saw Annabeth's family, and their friends, some which I didn't recognize. In the back row, I spotted my dad, Poseidon. He caught my gaze, and gave me a slight nod, before shooting a steely gaze at a serious looking woman with grey eyes across the room. Athena. I was a bit surprised that they had come, since our godly parents were always so 'preoccupied' with all their high and mighty godly stuff. But I was glad that they were here, as long as they didn't get in an argument and end up blowing the whole place up. The silence that followed made me want to run out of the room and jump straight into the ocean. At that point, everyone had noticed us and were waiting for the ceremony to proceed. So many eyes rested upon me. I couldn't help but fiddle with riptide, nestled in the depths of my pocket. I glanced at my best man, Grover, who smiled reassuringly. It all started, and everything was a blur until I saw Annabeth. And time froze. Her stormy grey eyes sparkled, and she had simple but wowing makeup on, which she didn't do often. Her soft blonde hair was swept away from her face, decorated with pearls and curled like a princess. She had a comb with a light veil attached, small pearls here and there. Annabeth looked 110% perfect in her dress. It was a strapless a-line gown, with a sweetheart neckline and beaded straps. The silk was gently fitted, to accent her curves. Most of the dress sparkled dantily with pearls. It her hands, she held a beautiful bouquet of blue and green hydrangeas, with small white roses here and there. Before I knew it, Annabeth was right in front of me, and I thought I was going to burst from all the love and happiness that filled me. The minister started talking, about being sick and healthy and rich and poor, but I zoned out, focused on one thought. I wanted to be with Annabeth for the rest of my life.
"I do." Annabeth said, her voice like bells. The minister kept droning on. Annabeth nudged me, and I realized it was MY turn to said I do. I opened my mouth.
"I-" I was cut off as a man stood up in the audience.
"Perseus Jackson." He said, and I couldn't help noticing his nostrils flared when he spoke. "Long time, no see." He was tall, with a hawkish face. And his eyes, they were two different colors, like an alley cat's. One brown, one blue, both staring at me icily. I didn't know this guy.
"Who-" and suddenly I realized I DID know this guy. Eighth grade, a cold snowy night. And a mission to rescue two half bloods from under the watch of a manticore. "Dr. Thorn." It came out as a whisper. My hand crept to riptide, as Dr. Thorn started to change into his true form. He grew larger, his face still human, but his body that of a huge lion. His leathery, spiky tail was ready to whip deadly thorns in all directions. He glanced maliciously at Annabeth, and suddenly, I couldn't move. Pictures and memories flashed through my mind. Annabeth falling of the cliff with Dr. Thorn the first time. Annabeth weary, with grey streaks in her soft hair, holding up the sky. Having no memory and being separated from from the one person I could actually remember. Falling into Tartarus with Annabeth. Annabeth, Annabeth, Annabeth. My breath came in ragged gasps. Riptide slipped out of my numb fingers, clattering across the floor. I heard Dr. Thorn laughing. And pain exploded in my stomach. I teetered on the edge of consciousness, fighting the urge to close my eyes and let myself fall. Poseidon roared, and then there was a spear through Dr. Thorn's head, and he dissolved into powder, still laughing. I heard screams around me, the loudest being someone right next to me. Tears ran down her beautiful cheeks as she held me in her arms, her dress stained crimson.
"I love you." I whispered, my words slurred as I fought the pain. "Be good for me."
"Percy... No. Please. You can't leave me." Annabeth said. A tear dripped onto my face.
"I... I do." I gasped, Annabeth's face being the last thing I saw before the world dulled, and the pain disappeared. And everything faded away.


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