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Chapter 9: Party!
Percy's POV
As I watch Theseus and Athena walk up the aisle toward the large ballroom at the other end of the garden I couldn't help to think about my wedding day, what would it be like. I then cleared my head, I wasn't even seventeen yet those thoughts can wait for a while. I walked up the aisle behind my brother and his new bride. Annabeth had her arm laced through mine and we headed toward the celebration. It was going to be some party considering Zeus asked Apollo and Hermes to plan it. I could only imagine what it would be like. As we entered the ballroom I was stunned the place was beautiful. The room was decorated with green, silver and gold decorations. There were beautiful yellow roses everywhere, on the tables and in the large planters along the walls. The room was setup with a large stage at one side that had a curtain in front of it. There was a large dance floor in the middle of the room and tables surrounded the dance floor. On the opposite side of room from the stage was the catering area. There was tons of food setup, being prepared and delivered to tables based on orders and next to the catering area was a large bar with drinks both alcoholic for the adults and nonalcoholic for the adolescents, like me I guess. I guess I could save the world, but I wasn't old enough to drink, go figure. Those already inside cheered as Athena and Theseus walked into the room. They both walked over and sat down at the wedding party table. Annabeth and I followed them and sat down as well. I didn't really get to talk to my brother or Athena, everyone kept stopping by to talk to them. I was happy to sit with Annabeth and talk. Thalia sat across from us next to her half-brother Herakles. It was cool that he was there, I know he is a friend of Theseus, but I couldn't forget what he had done to Zoe.
"Seaweed brain, are you alright?" Annabeth asked.
"I'm fine, I was just thinking this has been a great day." I said trying to sound more upbeat. I could tell Annabeth knew there was more to my thoughts, but she would not force the subject here with others around.
"It was beautiful, I can't believe they're married." Annabeth said.
"Its cool isn't it?" I asked.
"It sure is, but a little awkward." Annabeth said.
"How so?" I asked.
"Well he's your brother, twin I guess, its just weird that my mom marries him when you and I are going out." Annabeth said.
"Well, as I was told by a very wise young lady, the gods don't have genes so we're really not related genetically. Any way Theseus is older than me and well now he's a god, its a lot different. I understand its weird though, especially to people not use to the weirdness that goes with being a demigod." I said.
"I know your right, it will take a little time to get use to the idea." Annabeth said.
"Yes!" I said, as I pumped my fist in the air.
"What was that for?" Annabeth said.
"You said I was right!" I said chuckling to myself.
"As I said before, even a seaweed brain can get lucky, sometimes." Annabeth said as she gave me a wry smile.
"Well, aren't you two having fun!" Thalia said from across the table.
"It is a lovely party." Annabeth said.
"No, I was talking about the girlfriend-boyfriend antics." Thalia said with a sarcastic tone in her voice.
"Where is a Apollo?" I asked Thalia and Artemis trying to change the subject.
"He's up there, he's playing DJ." Artemis said.
I looked up next to the main stage, Apollo was standing behind a huge sound system with his sun glasses on trying to look cool. He was playing music and every so often would state the next song in his best DJ voice.
"Well, he's having fun!" I said.
"Where is Hermes? Annabeth said following my lead and trying to avoid any further comments from Thalia.
"I saw him go back stage. He was carrying bags and cases. Not sure what they were." Thalia said, I could tell her interest was peaked.
"I wonder what he's up to?" I said.
"No good, probably!" Artemis said.
"Hey, guys great party, huh?" Nico said as he walked over and sat down at a chair next to Thalia. Thalia gave him a look like he just crawled out of the ground.
"It sure is." I said.
"What are you doing over here dead boy?" Thalia said.
"I can't come over and talk to my cousins." Nico said, I could tell he was starting to get upset.
"You seem awfully happy, aren't you afraid that a girl might ask you to dance or something?" Annabeth asked sarcastically.
"Nah! I like weddings, they're fun." Nico said.
"Have you been to a lot?" I asked.
"No, but I've heard good things about them." Nico said.
"Your weird, dead head!" Thalia said.
Nico looked at Thalia with fire in his eyes and then I guess he noticed Artemis staring at him so he ran away from the table. He ran over and sat down at his father's table and basically looked like the normal Nico after that, morbid!
"Way to go Thalia, I thought we were having a breakthrough with him. He might actually get out of his perpetual gloom and doom state." Annabeth said.
"He's weird and he gives me the creeps." Thalia said.
"He's a twelve year old boy and he gives you the creeps. So much for the great huntress." I said with a smile on my face. Even Artemis grinned at that comment. Thalia just looked at me and said, "Watch it kelp face!"
Before Thalia and I could continue our banter, a voice came over the speaker system, it was Apollo, he said, "For your live entertainment this evening we have booked a new and incredible band. There last appearance was in Athens. They will be performing in a few minutes, but first I need Theseus to come back stage for a few minutes. I looked over at Theseus and I saw him mouth the words, "Ah crap!" I could see Athena smile and I think I saw her laugh as well. Theseus walked up to the stage, he had a look that reminded me of Annabeth that one time that she was forced to go to an Aphrodite cabin sleepover.
"What's going on with Theseus and whose band is playing?" Annabeth said.
Athena walked over and sat down next to Annabeth and gave her a hug and then she smiled at me.
"Did anyone else see Theseus's face, what's going on backstage?" I asked.
"Well Theseus and I watched this band play in Athens, they were pretty good. I suggested that Hermes and Apollo try to book them for the wedding." Athena said trying to hide her devious smile.
Then we heard the speaker system kick on again. Then Apollo said, "Performing for the first time on Olympus, welcome the Olympians."
The Olympians I thought what group is that. Then the curtain went up and my jaw dropped. I saw Annabeth, Thalia and even Artemis, they were all as stunned as I was. Standing before us on the stage was Hermes behind a beautiful drum set with a large letter O on the main drum, Apollo stood before several different keyboards and synthesizers with his shades on of course and standing in the middle of the stage with an electric guitar was my brother Theseus. He looked a little out of it, but then he smiled at Apollo and approached the microphone.
"Thank you everyone, I guess you didn't know the three of us had a band. For our first song I want to play one that reminds me of my time in a certain tear in space-time." Theseus said.
Then the music began and I knew instantly which song they were playing, it was Boulevard of Broken Dreams by Green Day, a good song one of my favorites. I couldn't believe it, but they sounded great and Theseus had a really good singing voice. I looked over and I saw Athena smiling. Then I looked around the table and noticed that Artemis and Thalia were enjoying the music and Annabeth was smiling at me. She leaned over and whispered in my ear, "Their really good, it looks like mom got your brother good!"
"I don't know, everyone seems to like them so maybe Theseus will have the last laugh." I said with a big smile on my face.
After the Olympians finished their first song, everyone applauded, then Theseus spoke to the audience again, "Apollo asked me to play this song, he likes this group a lot."
The music started and then I realized that they were playing Half Way Gone by Lifehouse. They played it really well, but instead of Theseus singing, Apollo sang, he was really good as well.
After they finished the song Theseus spoke again, "Well for our last song, I want to play the song I sung on the night I proposed to my wife." I saw Athena smile broadly and she gave a wink to Theseus.
Then Theseus said, "Also, I want to call a very special young man from the audience to help me sing this song, my brother Perseus!" I was stunned, then all of a sudden Annabeth and Thalia were pushing me to the stage. When I reached the stage I said, Theseus, I can't sing!"
"Nonsense your my twin brother, right?" Theseus asked.
"Yes" I said. Then he touched me on the shoulder and I instantly felt better. The music began to play it was Soul Sister by Train and before I knew what was going on I was singing with my brother. From the audience reaction I was doing really well. When the song finished, Theseus gave me a hug and said, "Way to go brother."
"Thanks" I said, then I walked back to my table. I saw the look of shock on Annabeth's face.
"I didn't know you could sing like that." Annabeth said.
"I didn't know either." I said. I saw Athena chuckle to herself.
"Way to go kelp head, you sounded pretty good." Thalia said, she even sounded sincere.
The curtain closed on the stage and Apollo went back to his DJ duties and started a dance song. He invited couples to dance. I saw Theseus come back and take Athena out on the dance floor, but before he left he put his hand on my shoulder and said, "Good luck dancing." I felt a surge of adrenaline and then I said, "Annabeth, do you want to dance?"
"Really, but you hate dancing." Annabeth said.
"Well maybe just this once." I said not believing what I was doing.
We walked on the dance floor and I couldn't believe it, I was dancing.
"Percy, your dancing really well. Did you take lessons?" Annabeth asked.
I didn't know what to tell her so I lied, "Well, maybe a few." I really didn't know how I could dance this well, but I wasn't going to blow it, Annabeth was having a great time.
When we finished dancing, Annabeth and I walked outside toward the garden. We sat under a large tree and held hands.
"Percy, this has been an incredible day." Annabeth said.
"It sure has, I'm happy for Athena and Theseus, they deserve to be happy. The thing that has made this day the best for me is sharing it with you. I love you wise girl!" I said as I leaned forward and kissed her on the lips softly.
"You always know how to get me flustered." Annabeth said as her face turned red.
Then I heard a huge explosion sound within the ballroom and then someone or something exploded out of the ballroom. Whatever or whoever it was landed hard against the wall of the Thrown room on the opposite side of the garden. Annabeth and I ran over and saw Herakles unconscious on the ground, he was immortal but he looked terrible. Before we could say anything I saw Ares walk out of the ball room with flames in his eyes.
"Do you want to be next Jackson?" Ares said.
I froze and Annabeth stood next to me, we were both scared. Then something flew between Ares and us. It was Theseus, I never saw anything move that fast.
"Stay away from my brother and my step-daughter you bastard!" Theseus said.
I could see the fire dim a little in Ares eyes, I could tell he remembered the beating Theseus had given him when he was just an immortal.
"You think your tough because your a god now, you don't deserve to be an Olympian." Ares said.
"I'm not the one who just knocked his half-brother through a door." Theseus said as he motioned for Annabeth and I to check on Herakles.
"He deserves all he gets, father always liked him best and he always disrespected my mother." Ares said.
"Ah, so Hera put you up to this, it figures." Theseus said.
"You leave my mother out of this." Ares said.
"As usual Ares your letting your mother do your thinking for you." Theseus said. I could see a crowd forming behind Ares and Theseus near the broken door of the ballroom. Then Theseus saw Athena walk up and he was clearly distracted and thats all it took for Ares to react. He hit Theseus as hard as he could and I saw Theseus fly across the courtyard. He landed close to Herakles only inches from where Annabeth and I stood.
"Ares, I ought to destroy you right where you stand." Athena said as she stared at Ares with hatred in her eyes.
"You're not going to do anything sis, your husband deserved it." Ares said as he smiled at Athena. Then someone touched Ares on the shoulder, he turned around quickly but no one was there then he looked up and he saw Theseus, but it was too late. Theseus was in the air and as Theseus descended he struck Ares in the face and knocked him down and into the marble floor of the garden. Then Theseus picked him up and repeatedly punched him in the face with one hand as he held onto him with the other. Theseus was about to hit him again when he was struck in the back with a powerful energy blast. Theseus flew across the garden again and hit a huge oak tree, when he hit the tree it splintered in half and partially landed on the roof of the thrown room. I turned to see who hit Theseus and there standing only a few feet from Athena was Hera. She looked really pissed off.
"Hera, you always were a hot head." Athena said as she glared at Hera.
"You step-daughter, will shut your trap!" Hera said.
Ah crap, I thought if this was not Olympus I would have said, "Cat Fight", but instead I just stood there hoping this would end well, so much for a happy ending.