~ I ~ Feather in the Wind ~ I ~

~ Jasper ~

~ Historical (fan) fiction ~

~ Chapter 3 ~

Rated M

1845. After a forced agreement with Europeans, 15 year old Piper is betrothed to Jason Grace, son of the one who has caused much harm to her people. Yet she doesn't know that and it doesn't help the vast rumors of forced marriages with the lightly-colored she had heard of. But yet she never thought that she would fall for him, despite the knowledge that he might leave.

~ Sweet Kiss ~

~ Piper ~

"So do you speak English?" Thalia asked.

"Yes only I am rusty for I haven't spoken fluently in a while." Piper stated.

"Don't worry, sister. I'll help with that." Thalia assured her, as she scanned the different fabrics for dresses.

"Thank you." Piper said quietly. She felt welcomed by Thalia.

Thalia smiled warmly. "You know my mother was Native American. She passed away when Reyna came."

"I'm sorry."

"Don't be. We never got along much. But I miss her though. Aha!" Thalia held out a fabric so beautiful it shone bright like a million of stars gathered in a cloudless night sky. "Do you like it?"

Piper nodded. "Why are you choosing fabric to make a dress. I have many laid for me by Esperanza."

"Piper, for a wedding a special dress is required. It has to be white to symbolize purity." Thalia said.

"Um Thalia, what happens after the wedding?" Piper asked, curiously.

"You celebrate with close friends." Thalia stated.

"No I mean at night." Piper reinforced.

Thalia stopped scanning fabrics and bit her lips. "At night?"

Piper nodded, "Between my people it was said that when something like this happened, the pair has to do something to make their marriage count at night. What is that?"

"Um," Thalia shifted from foot to foot.

Piper waited. Thalia then pulled her to a corner.

"Well on the night of your wedding, you both have um, a form of unity. Out of this could result a child. You might become a mother. But then again if you don't want it, for it is important for a woman, you tell Jason to back off. He is eighteen. He will have to understand not like others I've heard of." Thalia explained.

Piper nodded, feeling uncomfortable.

"So this is the fabric that suits you. Let's go tell the dressmaker." Thalia said, wanting to obviously change the subject. The dressmaker was nice enough to take measurements without commentary. She said the dress would be done by tomorrow at midday. They then went to Grace Manor and get more accustomed.

"Esperanza!" Thalia yelled from the door. Esperanza scrambled into the room. "Where is Jason?"

"Miss, he is in your father's study attending business matters. He said that your father has left for England."

"Nana, he left without saying goodbye? Again? Some father…" Thalia said.

"Oh he just had to leave. He'll be back."

"But he barely came back. He will not even see his own son wed!" Thalia stormed off.

Esperanza stepped toward Piper and spoke in Cherokee, "Thalia always resents her father for leaving. How was your first day here?"

"Very new. I have to wear a hand made dress for the wedding and uncomfortable shoes, like the ones I am wearing."

Esperanza laughed, "But it's worth it since its Jason you are marrying."

"He will not hurt me right?"

"Oh, why would you think that, Feather in the Wind?"

"It's a question only."

"All I can think of is that you are lucky it's Jason you are marrying and not his brother. Now he is unsuitable. Jason is of kind heart. He will not hurt you at all."

Piper nodded.

~ I ~

The next day (Evening)…

A knock sounded on the door.

"Come in." Piper said.

Esperanza, Thalia, and a clear haired girl entered the room. The blonde introduced herself as Annabeth, wife of Jason's best man, Percy Jackson; therefore she was her maid of honor as well as Thalia.

"I got the dress and here it is." Esperanza said, holding out a beautiful silk white dress with the flowing sheer fabric overlaying it.

In the next hour, the women prepped Piper for the day and in the end Piper had to insist on letting them keep her feather. It's the only thing that she can keep from her old life. The women didn't argue. They also told her what to and not say or do at the ceremony. Soon Piper was sent into a carriage to the church. There stood the priest from before, some locals, and Jason with Percy and another man, olive-skinned.

Piper walked down the aisle with the Thalia and Annabeth behind.

She soon arrived to Jason and he removed her veil. He smiled warmly at her and they looked at the priest.

"We have gathered all here to witness to unity upon the eyes of our creator of these two faithfuls… Any one object to this unity, be heard or never speak again… Jason Grace, do you accept Piper as you lovely wedded wife?"

Jason looked at Piper and looked at her caringly, "I do."

"Piper, do you accept Jason Grace as you lovely wedded husband?"

Piper looked deep into his eyes and decided that Jason will not hurt her intentionally. "I do."

"Under the eyes of our creator, I pronounce you Husband and Wife. You may kiss the bride."

Piper didn't know what to do at this point but Jason seemed to know. He placed two fingers under her chin and placed a sweet kiss on her lips. It was quick and small but after that Jason smiled ever more warmly at her. Was it her or did she feel an unusual sensation in her chest? A thumping when he kissed her?

They soon exited the church and everyone followed. Jason opened the door to the horse carriage and she stepped in. Jason got in after her. The carriage ride started.

"Piper, I promise to remain faithful no matter what. I will protect you and guide you, help you when you need me. I'll remain at your side." Jason said. He seem deep in thought through his eyes.

"Everything alright, Jason?" Piper asked, passing a gentle hand over his cheek.

Her touch seemed to surprise him and he jumped. She pulled her hand back but he stopped it.

"No. I'm sorry. I'm just in too much thoughts lately."

Piper nodded and throughout the carriage ride they remained silent, with Jason holding her hand. When they arrived, Jason helped Piper out. Thalia and Reyna would be staying at Percy's house for the night.

They entered the house and into Jason's rooms.

"Why am I in your room?"

Jason had dreaded that question. "Um, you'll be spending the night here, if you want of course."

"Um, sure." Piper said quietly. "Are we going to do anything?"

Another question he dreaded. "If you'd like. I wouldn't want to force you into anything."

"Force me into what?" Piper asked oblivious to his shiftiness.

Here it goes… "When a couple wed, on their wedding night they share a night together... as in intimately."

"Oh…" Piper said, "How do we start?"

Jason blinked, "You want to do it?"

"It's a way to seal the marriage right?"

Jason nodded.

"Then we'll have to proceed." Piper said, quietly. She could feel her heart beating faster by the second and she didn't know why. She tugged on her feather nervously. "Do you know what to do?"

"Um... Sort of…" Jason stepped forward. He tilted his head a bit and placed his lips on hers, softly. He placed one of his arms on her lower back and the other on her chin. Piper's arms were stuck in between his hold and all she could do was place her hands on his chest.

Jason, as gentle as possible, guided her to their bed. She made her sit down and slowly lie down. He crawled above her and disconnected their lips to leave a trail of kisses on her neck.

His hands traveled behind her to untie her dress. Piper tried to mimic his actions with his clothes. She managed to take of his shirt and he managed to untie her dress. Yet he didn't strip it off. Piper sat up, letting the dress fall off of her slender figure along with all the built in corsets and such. Jason took a fraction of a minute to take in the view in front of him.

She didn't have any imperfections. Her silk skin was seemingly flawless as he never would have thought. Her skin shone bright in the moonlight peeking in from windows and lit candles.

Piper stood there, seeing as Jason breaths her in. She makes the bold step as to land her lips on his. She puts her arms around his neck and he wraps his arms around securely. He lifts her and settles her on the bed. He crawls in behind her.

And Piper gave herself to him. And him to her.

...

He pulled a blanket over them and he wrapped his arms around her, securely. All throughout the night, he guarded her. To make sure she was real.

A/N: There you go chapter three. I could help it. I'm moving and won't have internet for while...

Now you can visualize what happens next. It's hinted in Thalia's conversation with Piper. I think this is the best lemon I've written because its full of sentiment and care. (sniffles)

Anyway I hope you are enjoying this story so far. I have much planned. I might be going on a roll here; updating this one more frequently than any other.

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