I thought I might add this in to help you understand the kingdoms.

There is Atlantis ruled by King Poseidon Jackson and Queen Sally Jackson with their sons being Percy and Triton (Triton being from Poseidon's late wife Amphitrite).

There is Elysium ruled by King Hades Di Angelo and Queen Persephone Di Angelo with their children Bianca, Nico, and Hazel (all of the children being from late queens with Maria dying when Nico was four and Marie dying giving birth to Hazel)

Then there is Olympus ruled by King Zeus Grace and Queen Hera Grace, with their children Thalia and Jason (their mother being Zeus' first wife.)

All We Can Hope For

Chapter Two

Nico was not happy.

Of course he normally wasn't a ball of sunshine but right now he was really, really not happy. The reason? Marriage.

He was born a prince so of course, like all children of the upper class, he knew that one day his parents would come round saying that they found the perfect person for him to marry and of course the marriage would have nothing to do with anything the Di Angelo family would get in return for this marriage (note the sarcasm) but that didn't mean he wanted it. He understood all the positive things this marriage would bring to the table but he also understood that he didn't want to be married to some prissy prince that thought he was all that and a bag of jewels.

Don't get him wrong, the male part wasn't his dilemma. He didn't even care if it was a feminine man (he had been "friends" with enough to know it was his preference) but he hated the idea of being bound to some stuck up man that had been coddled his whole life, and since said man was a prince there was no doubt in Nico's mind that that would be exactly what he would get. He had met enough dukes to know for a fact that he couldn't stand any men like that, no matter how handsome.

"Are you done pouting? Because Prince Perseus is due to arrive any minute." An amused voice called out and Nico turned toward the door to see his sisters standing there with identical smirks.

"Are you done mocking me? Because I think I have all the reason to pout." Nico shot back crossing his arms over his chest.

Hazel's, his younger chocolate skinned sister, eyes immediately softened as she swiftly walked over to stand next to where he was perching on his open window seal. She placed a hand on his shoulder as she replied, "Oh you know we mean no harm. We are just trying to make the best out of this."

"We know this is hard for you, it was hard for me too." Bianca, his older olive skinned sister, added in, walking over to join them.

Nico rolled his eyes, "Yah because marrying the beautiful Thalia was so hard for you."

"But it was," At Nico's raised eyebrow she added. "Well it was before I knew her. I mean I was in the same position as you and I was afraid I'd marry some freak that wouldn't get me but I stood through it and look where it got me, with a loving wife and a peaceful treaty that Olympus and Elysium haven't seen in years."

Nico huffed out a breath unconvinced, "Bia's right Nico." Hazel agreed trying to catch her brother's eyes. "Besides I've heard that Perseus is quite the catch."

"That's right I've heard that he already has many suitors that want to take his hand if this marriage falls through." Bianca added hoping it will make it better for him.

"That's only for his title I bet." Nico grumbled looking back out of the window.

Bianca crossed her arms over her chest. "Now you mister need to stop this. Your fiancé is scheduled to arrive any minute now and you cannot take all this bottled up anger out on him. He is in the same place as you, you know."

Nico sighed and ran a hand over his face. "Fine, fine I'll be my normal cheery self when he arrives."

Bianca gave him a hard stare before nodding her head once. "Good because I believe that is him." She said pointing out the window to where a deep blue carriage was making its way up the long drive of the castle.

"Oh I can't wait to meet him!" Hazel exclaimed bouncing a bit, she was actually happy to meet her new brother in law since she didn't understand the stress of being forced to marry someone due to the fact she chose both of her lovers.

"Great this is going to be so much fun." Nico stated as he stood up, sarcasm dripping off every word.

"Perk up dear, it's an adventure." Bianca stated as she straitened his clothes before turning and leading the way through the door.

"Yes an adventure where you will meet your true love through unprecedented circumstances." Hazel added as she linked her arm with the dark princes.

"Why are you so sure this is going to go down like one of Phone's cheap romance novels?" Nico asked raising an eyebrow at the slightly shorter girl.

"Because I have a feeling in my gut Nicky! Besides Bia totally agrees with me!" She exclaimed, beaming up at him.

"Oh don't tell me you are in on this too?" Nico asked exasperated, looking over to his older sister.

"Well I mean Perseus does sound like a total cutie…" She stated slyly, looking at him from the corner of her eyes.

Nico heaved a dramatic sigh and playfully rolled his eyes at his sisters, "Oh what am I to do with you too now!"

Bianca smirked and linked her arm with the one Hazel wasn't hanging off of. "Oh you know you love us little bro." All Di Angelo children laughed until they were cut off by walking into the front hall where a very intimidating Hades was standing with his wife by his side.

"Are you trying to scare him away father?" Bianca asked with a smile as she walked up and gave him a kiss on the cheek.

"There is no reason to not show him that we mean business here unlike that playground he is used to living in." Hades gruffly stated, his eyes watching the door.

"Oh hush, it's not all fun and games there either." Persephone chided, smiling at Hade's cold expression.

"Nothing wrong with showing him we mean business." Nico agreed, going and standing akin to his father with his hands clasped behind his back and his face blank.

"Like father like son," Persephone muttered with a small chuckle.

"Oh come on are female's the only ones that have common sense?" Hazel asked, putting her hands on her hips. When all she received from her brother and father were black stares she shook her head, exasperated. "Fine be that way but I'm going to be nice." She stated marching straight to the door and yanking it open before anyone could stop her.

'It's going to be a long week' was all Nico could think as the door opened to reveal his first look at his new fiancé.